Articles - Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, D.C.

Can Blastocystis Hominis Cause Hashimoto’s Disease?

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease June 7, 2019autoimmune thyroiditis, blastocystis hominis, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, urticaria

Our discussion today revolves around a microscopic parasite called Blastocystis hominis, a case of hives and Hashimoto’s disease!

The case report was published in 2015 in The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. The report was entitled, “Eradication of Blastocystis hominis prevents the development of symptomatic Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a case report. The case involved a singular subject who was suffering from chronic urticaria (hives), angioedema (skin swelling) and overly soft stools who also showed signs of Hashimoto’s disease.

But before we delve into more details, let me provide you with some basic background information.

Can Thiamine Improve Hashimoto’s Disease-Related Fatigue?

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease May 17, 2019May 17, 2019autoimmune thyroiditis, fatigue, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroid, thiamine, TPO antibody

Are you doing everything right for your Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism but still experiencing fatigue? A chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link and the b-vitamin thiamine is an important link in thyroid function and energy production that could improve Hashimoto’s disease-related fatigue. Restrictive diets like the A utoimmune Paleo D iet, gluten-free diet, and ketogenic diet can possibly lead to a thiamine deficiency if there isn’t enough variety in the diet. Once this important vitamin becomes deficient, a number symptoms can appear as well as sluggish thyroid function.

Healing Hashimoto’s Disease with Andrea Nakayama

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease May 3, 2019autoimmune thyroiditis, functional medicine, goitrogens, Hashimoto's disease, hypothyroidism, iodine, SIBO, thyroid

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interviewed Andrea Nakayama in a discussion about strategies for healing Hashimoto’s disease. We talked about her “3 Tiers to Epigenetic Mastery” and how they relate to Hashimoto’s disease and thyroid health. Within the 3 tiers we discussed stress, gut health, infections, micronutrient deficiencies, adverse childhood experiences, SIBO, reproductive hormones, goitrogens, iodine, and all the various diets that people are following these days.

Andrea is a clinician but also a Hashimoto’s patient so it was a real pleasure to get her insight and expertise on healing Hashimoto’s disease.

The Truth About Fluoride with Melissa Gallico

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Thyroid April 19, 2019acne, fluoride, hypothyroidism, iodine, Melissa Gallico, thyroid

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Melissa Gallico about fluoride. We talked about where fluoride comes from, why it was added to our water supply, how to know if your water is fluoridated, how to filter fluoride, other sources of fluoride, the fluoride-acne connection, the fluoride-thyroid connection, how to detoxify fluoride with iodine, and how to petition your local legislators to remove fluoride from your water supply. I was not aware of the fluoride-acne connection so this was an enlightening podcast that everyone should listen to who has acne or a thyroid issue.

Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology with Dr. Izabella Wentz

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease March 29, 2019April 25, 2019autoimmune thyroiditis, Dr. Izabella Wentz, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, thyroid

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Dr. Izabella Wentz about her new book, “Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology.” We had a great talk about Hashimoto’s disease, Dr. Wentz’s Hashimoto’s healing journey, foods that can help heal Hashimoto’s disease, green smoothies, bone broth, and some recipes that can help heal Hashimoto’s disease.

I highly recommend all of Dr. Wentz’s books and her new book will help you make food easier and healthier so you can heal your Hashimoto’s disease.
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How to Heal Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Terry Wahls

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Autoimmune Disease March 22, 2019March 22, 2019autoimmune disease, MS, multiple sclerosis, paleo diet, Terry Wahls, The Wahls Protocol

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Dr. Terry Wahls in a discussion about how to heal Multiple Sclerosis. We had an excellent discussion about how she overcame Multiple Sclerosis, her research into MS, The Wahls Protocol Diet, the causes of MS, how the gut and the microbiome influences autoimmune disease, the Paleo diet compared to the Wahls Protocol and much more.

If you have MS or know someone who does, please share this episode and transcript of the interview below. It may be the turning point for you or a loved one by following The Wahls Protocol.

How to Overcome Fibromyalgia with Dr. David Brady

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg The Dr. Hedberg Show, Uncategorized March 8, 20195-HTP, CBD, fatigue, fibromyalgia, FMS, GABA, IBS, pain, serotonin

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Dr. David Brady about how to overcome Fibromyalgia and his new book The Fibro Fix. We talked about the history of fibromyalgia diagnosis, the causes of fibromyalgia, the difference between “Classic” Fibromyalgia and “Pseudo” Fibromyalgia, treatment strategies, supplements for Fibromyalgia, and much more. If you have Fibromyalgia or know someone who does, this is one interview you definitely don’t want to miss.

Should You Avoid Dairy if You Have Hashimoto’s Disease?

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease March 1, 2019autoimmune thyroiditis, dairy, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, lactose, lactose intolerance, T4, thyroid medication, TSH

In the last several months, we’ve examined how certain supplements such as vitamin D, genistein, cordyceps and inositol impact Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Today, we’re going to investigate how dairy—in the form of lactose—affects Hashimoto’s disease. Specifically, I’m going to be addressing these two points:

1. How avoiding dairy helps Hashimoto’s disease

2. How dairy affects the absorption of thyroid medication

Healing Adverse Childhood Experiences with Niki Gratrix

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Adverse Childhood Experiences February 22, 2019February 22, 2019ACE Score, ACE Study, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, depression, EMDR, PTSD, relational trauma, somatic experiencing

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Niki Gratrix in a discussion about adverse childhood experiences, overcoming trauma, PTSD, EMDR, somatic experiencing, relational trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional freedom technique, ADHD, chronic fatigue, and psychedelics. Niki speaks with great passion about her work which is why I wanted to interview her.

Dr. Hedberg: Well, welcome everyone to the Dr. Hedberg show, this is Dr. Hedberg. I’m very excited today to have Niki Gratrix on the show. I heard her on the 15-Minute Matrix with Andrea Nakayama and just really enjoyed that interview. So, I wanted to have her around today. So, Niki, she’s actually an award-winning nutritional therapist, bioenergetic practitioner, and transformational coach. She helps people to optimize energy. And in 2005, she co-founded one of the largest mind-body clinics in integrative medicine in the UK. The results with patients at the clinic were published as a preliminary study in 2012 in the British Medical Journal open. In August 2015, she hosted the largest ever online health summit on overcoming fatigue, interviewing 29 world leading experts on optimizing energy with over 30,000 attendees. So, Niki, welcome to the show.

Ferritin and Hypothyroidism

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Thyroid February 15, 2019February 15, 2019ferritin, Graves disease, Hashimoto's disease, hypothyroidism, iron, Reverse T3, T3, T4, thyroid, TSH

In this post I’ll cover everything you need to know about ferritin and hypothyroidism. The ferritin test is a simple blood test and it is one of the most important tests you should have if you have Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease, and hypothyroidism. Ferritin is a storage form of iron and the ferritin level test can tell you if your iron stores are low and need to be increased. The ferritin test is rarely ordered by conventional doctors so many patients are left with the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism when it is actually their low ferritin levels that are causing their health problems. The first issue with iron is that iron deficiency may be quite severe but blood markers such as hemoglobin and the red blood cell count may be normal. This leaves many patients, especially women, misdiagnosed as not having anemia.

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