Mission Statement and Success Stories

Dr. Izabella Wentz is dedicated to discovering and sharing innovative and life-changing treatment options for managing and reversing Hashimoto’s. She believes that every thyroid patient should have access to proper diagnosis, appropriate medication management, and education about lifestyle interventions.

Interventions such as eliminating infections, addressing nutrient depletions, supporting detoxification pathways, reducing sensitizing foods, and addressing adrenal function can help to improve symptoms, and even reduce or eliminate autoimmunity.

It is my sincere hope, if you have suffered from fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, weight management challenges, dry skin, depression, muscle aches, or other symptoms, that your life will be changed for the better after implementing the research I’ve uncovered. It can help you do what most doctors and most clinicians would consider impossible – put Hashimoto’s into remission!

The best part about creating programs and writing books all about the lifestyle interventions and root causes of Hashimoto’s is hearing your success stories! When we focus on success, we create more success stories!

Here are some of the stories that have been submitted by readers and by those who have been through my programs, who have been able to find their root cause and eliminate their thyroid symptoms. I hope these stories inspire you! (If you have a success story you'd like to share, please consider sharing it.)

Elimination of Thyroid Antibodies Following Lifestyle Changes

"I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's 2 years ago by a non-holistic endocrinologist. (TSH of 29 with TPO antibodies of 460) Up until about 6 months ago, I was taking Synthroid, and still experienced symptoms of hypothyroid. I purchased your book and read through it. I have since switched to a holistic endocrinologist and have made some dietary changes; including eliminating gluten, dairy, soy and caffeine. I also have been supporting my thyroid by supplementing with selenium, vitamin D, omega 3, folic acid and vitamin C. I also switched from Synthroid to Armour. Since making these changes (about 10 weeks ago), my TPO antibodies dropped from 460 IU/mL to 8 IU/mL (I got the results today)."

Weight Loss from Lifestyle Recommendations

"Thank you for writing your book!!! I've been following your dietary and vitamin/mineral recommendations for 7 weeks and I feel amazing. Family and friends have noticed too. Weight is finally coming off after struggling for 7 years and I finally have plenty of energy to keep up with my kids. Again, thank you for taking the time to put your failures and successes in a book for others to learn from."

“I have hypothyroid and had your book since October. I have made changes on my diet, Gluten Free, on Autoimmune Paleo and Paleo plus I have been taking the supplement recommended including Selenium. I never felt better and have lost 1.5 stone (21 lbs!!) within four months. Thank you so much Dr. Wentz, through your book & your blog, I have been making a lot of progress and hopefully get off thyroxine in the near future... More power to you!”

Weight Loss from Lifestyle Recommendations

Gums Stopped Bleeding

"THANK YOU for writing this book. I am already implementing some of your suggestions. In 2 DAYS my gums stopped bleeding since I switched to non-fluoride, non-triclosan toothpaste. My dentists always dismissed my thyroid issues when it came to my bleeding gums. Easier to believe I didn't floss, or brush properly.”

Gluten as a Root Cause

“Gluten free diet has helped me reduce antibodies almost to a normal range.”

“Going gluten free helped me tremendously....took 8 months to feel the difference, after 2 years most symptoms gone. Nothing to lose by going gluten free....”

"Since I went gluten free my hair started growing back, my bloating and diarrhea have gone, no more reflux either. I also cut out caffeine, sugar is down to fruit and the occasional treat, so now no headaches. I'm less tired too. Next on the list is rice, and then dairy. Will be hard but it will be worth it."

"Going gluten free has helped my hair to start growing back after losing all hair, even eyebrows eyelashes."

"Gluten free, soy free for 3 months and I was able to lower my meds and stomach pain, alternating diarrhea and constipation, anxiety, and body aches all gone!!"

"Cut out dairy and gluten and acid reflux went away and so did chronic constipation. Still get stomach aches though for as long as I can remember. Working on food intolerances."

“I'm gluten free and have brought my antibodies down to normal range. So thankful!”

Infected Tooth as a Root Cause

"I'm most excited. One year 5 months ago I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. My TSH was 11 and my TPOab 1214. I immediately went off gluten, soy and dairy and my doctor also found my vitamin D levels were exceptionally low. I used the Bristol stool chart as a guide and found the FODMAP diet worked perfectly for me. If I didn't follow it strictly I could see it according to the stool chart. I was eating Brazil nuts daily, but after reading your book I took actual supplements for selenium and vitamin E which I've been having daily since January of this year.

I also had my teeth checked last year as you suggested and had a tooth with a root that had died. According to the dentist I wasn't getting an abscess because it was draining into my sinuses. I delayed having it extracted. There was no way that I could keep to what the Bristol stool chart was recommending anymore, although my diet hadn't changed.

Two days after having the tooth extracted my tummy was fine again, and at the gym I was suddenly capable of doing what I was battling with before, with ease now. My TSH levels dropped to within normal range within two months of changing my diet and on Friday I had my antibodies checked for the first time, about 5 weeks after having my tooth extracted and they have dropped to 138...I'm so excited about that.

Thank you for your amazing book and all your snippets of education. I would just like to encourage everyone as well to actively take charge of their healing."

Treating Infections and Changes in Medication Helped Hair Loss

"I have been reading your book, and decided to tackle any infections in my body...through this investigation I found I had H. Pylori and 2 tooth infections. I have taken care of these infections to the best of my knowledge...a few weeks later my hair-loss is at an all time low!! Yessss...and with the addition of T3 my hair texture feels better too. I wouldn't have known to look into this so thank you! On I go to the next step of healing my gut now!"

Reduction in Antibodies

"I wanted to Thank You and give you an update. First I want to thank you for showing me the road to recovery through your amazing book and our phone consultations. You were the first person who understood what I was going through. You truly are a godsend. I recently had labs drawn and my thyroid antibodies went from completely off the charts, greater than 3000 to 1100. I have lots of work to do but for the first time in a long time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I have found a functional medicine doctor near me. My last endocrinologist was upset that I was reading your book but my new doctor told me he just bought your book and was excited to start reading it and was asking me questions. I feel adding the selenium and going gluten free have been the biggest reasons my labs are going down. Thank you for showing me the way to a better life."

Smoking Connection

"I just want to thank you for your post from November on the smoking connection--and what to do about it! It was perfect timing for me, and I've now shared it with another friend. You're a life saver!"

Improvement in Thyroid Hormones

"My TSH has been in the 3.0 - 3.6 area for about 15 years. Well, I gave up gluten 5 months ago, started taking the Selenium and the Zinc -- this time, my TSH was 1.7! My free T3 and free T4 also improved! My physician forgot to check my antibody level to see if maybe that also dropped dramatically. I am so amazed -- it was getting worse, and then it got better.”

“I must share how excited I am! I have struggled with the ups and downs of a roller-coaster thyroid imbalance for decades. When I purchased your book, I wasn’t 100% convinced that anything would help me get my gland in balance, but I gave it all I had and followed your instructions to a T. Anyway...drum roll...my doctor and I were completely blown away by my last lab results: my TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 were right smack in the middle of ‘normal,’ and I no longer suffer from the many side effects of an imbalanced thyroid gland. The most exciting change of all is that I no longer experience the daily fatigue after breakfast and lunch that necessitate long, drawn-out naps… My chronological age is 64, but I feel at least 10 years younger than that, thanks to you! Many, many thanks for your willingness to share your expertise, and to be instrumental in returning my life and many others’ lives to normal.”

Medication Dose Decreases After Lifestyle Changes

“I've been taking the 200 mcg dose since early September and starting almost 4 weeks ago I had symptoms of hyperthyroidism - TSH was .005 (with elevated T3 and T4, too). My doc suggested two weeks off my Synthroid and then retest TSH - it may be possible that the addition of Selenium, fish oil, Vit D and being gluten-free since April I have healed my thyroid function - BTW, I've been on Synthroid for 12 years. Really hoping I don't need the meds anymore, but would be happy with a reduced dose, too. Natural interventions do work!”

“I have been gluten free and sugar free for 9 months, I have slowly lowered my thyroid medication from 75 to 50 to 25 to 0. After three weeks off my thyroid medication I had a full thyroid panel completed through Dr Wentz via Ultra Labs. All numbers came back in normal range, and almost all numbers were right in the middle number of the normal range. I do not have any thyroid symptoms. I will continue gluten free and retest in six months! I am so happy! I am not on any medication, I am 66 years old. I was on levothyroxine (75) thyroid medication for 8 years.”

Medication Dose Decreases After Lifestyle Changes

Feeling Better After Addressing Digestion

"I started the Pure Encapsulations betaine/pepsin supplements two days ago, and I have to tell you that I feel better! I hope it continues!"

“I found an integrative doctor who made my diagnosis. I bought Dr. Wentz’s books and listened to what they said to do and to eat. I cook almost exclusively out of her cookbook. I got food allergy testing and discovered I was eating many things I was allergic to. I take a great probiotic. I cut gluten, dairy and soy from my diet. I started intensive therapy to help me handle the anxiety and panic that came along with the disease. My eureka moment came this week with the addition of the Pure Encapsulations digestive supplement. Within an hour of taking the first pill, my six-month-long brain fog lifted. I have so much hope that I will realize Hashimoto’s remission, and I won’t stop fighting until I get there.”

Weaned Off Psychiatric Meds for Anxiety & Depression

“One year ago I was feeling anxious, depressed and like I was going crazy! I was sent to a psychiatrist and prescribed Seroquel (an antipsychotic medication) and clonazepam (an anxiety medication). 5 months later I read your blog and went to my primary care doctor and demanded testing for Hashimotos. I wasn't going crazy, I had a TPO Antibodies well into the 600 range. I am being weened off of the psychiatric meds and I immediately changed doctors. Thank you Dr. Wentz or I would still be spending thousands on a psychiatrist. And my TPO is slowly coming down.”

“On Monday my labs came back from testing following my first visit to the doctor in a year. He said, ‘you're looking really good.’ I am still following your protocols for diet and lifestyle modification. I have been able to stop Prozac completely. I use Inderal only for performance anxiety when I play difficult piano pieces in public. I have discontinued sleeping meds. The best news is that my thyroid levels are back to normal! What a blessing your years of hard work, suffering, and dedication to research have been in my life! My blood pressure is normal. Cholesterol levels normal… At age 75, moving into widowhood and older age with optimism. Thank you!!!”

Weaned Off Psychiatric Meds for Anxiety & Depression

Feeling Better than Ever After Taking Probiotics and Reducing Gluten

"After 4 months of a daily dose of 15 - 30 billion strain of probiotics and reducing gluten my health has improved! Feel the best I've felt in 10 years of dabbling in diets and taking a low dosages of probiotics. I'm not sure if my Hashimoto's will ever go into remission, but I'm just excited to finally find a breakthrough to wellness and less infections and other thyroid related illnesses!"

Sinus Infection as a Root Cause

"Mine was triggered by a sinus infection that didn't clear up. Every time I went to the doctor for ear pain they said I was fine. Then for the next year I was in and out of the Emergency Room. Different doctors telling me I was severely depressed. Hair falling out, paranoid, crying for no reason, angry and flying off the handle for no reason. I kept losing weight, bruising, trouble forming words when I talked, memory loss, I was a mess. I finally went to an integrative doctor who tested everything and diagnosed me with Hashimoto's. He told me then my sinuses were really bad and gave me some natural stuff that I would mix and drink. I started feeling better but then a setback. My throat was swelling and tummy hurt when I ate. I started the book the Root Cause. I started taking acidophilus and vitamin D, niacin, B12 and a lot of the others in the book. After a month my throat and tummy were better (had been diagnosed with reflux). I was able to stop reflux meds all together. Then got shingles again in my head and nose bleeds, pain and burning in face and ear.

Finally went to Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor. He took an X-ray and it showed I had an infection that had been there a long time and basically was not moving. I had to do 2 rounds of 875 mg of Augmentin twice a day for almost a month. Then found a leak behind the refrigerator that had been there for a while and black mold was behind the wall. I am happy to say it has been almost 3 months since I finished meds and removed the mold. I am off thyroid medicine and finally feel like my old self!! Life is great now!! Basically my ENT said the bacteria was draining in my esophagus, it caused the reflux and then draining in my stomach triggered the Hashimoto’s! Crazy I know but thank god I am antibody free!!"

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Your Thyroid Pharmacist,

Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP

Mission Statement and Success Stories

Elimination of Thyroid Antibodies Following Lifestyle Changes