Articles - Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, D.C.

Hashimoto’s Disease Improves by Eradicating Blastocystis Hominis

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease May 26, 2020May 27, 2020autoimmune thyroiditis, blastocystis hominis, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, leaky gut, parasites, thyroid antibodies 0 Comment

There is a new exciting paper on the connection between eradicating the intestinal parasite Blasctocystis hominis and improving Hashimoto’s disease. I previously reported this infection connection in a case study which revealed an individual with Hashimoto’s disease getting better after eradicating Blastocystis hominis. Case studies aren’t the strongest scientific proof of a particular therapy but now we have an excellent paper with three research groups including a much-needed control group.

How to Overcome Anxiety and IBS with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Depression/Anxiety, Digestion May 11, 2020anxiety, CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, IBS, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, Samantha Osborne 0 Comment

I was very excited to interview therapist Samantha Osborne in a discussion about anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), insomnia and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I had been wanting to interview someone for a long time on CBT because it is so effective for conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and IBS. We discussed why we develop the thoughts that we do as well as beliefs and emotions and the many triggers of these conditions. We also covered some excellent CBT strategies to overcoming these conditions that you can do on your own.

Human herpesvirus 6 and Hashimoto’s Disease

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease April 27, 2020April 27, 2020autoimmune disease, autoimmune thyroid, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, HHV-6, Human herpesvirus 6, hypothyroidism, infection connection 0 Comment

Human herpesvirus 6 or HHV-6, is a herpes virus just like Epstein-Barr Virus, Cytomegalovirus, Chicken pox (varicella zoster), HHV-7, HHV-8 and Herpes simplex 1 and 2. There are two types of this virus including HHV-6A and HHV-6B. 100% of human beings get infected with HHV-6B by the age of three which results in fever, diarrhea and a rash called roseola. In rare cases it can cause seizures and encephalitis. There are many infection connections to autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s disease and in this article I’ll cover the connection between HHV-6 and Hashimoto’s disease.

Covid-19 Immune Strategies

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Functional Medicine Research April 14, 2020Coronavirus, Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2 0 Comment

In this episode of Functional Medicine Research, I interview Dr. Joe Mather and Dr. Jeffrey Moss about Covid-19 immune strategies. We had a great discussion about the immunology of Covid-19, diet, lifestyle, supplements, as well as Dr. Mather’s first-hand clinical experience with Covid-19.

The Best Digestive Enzyme Supplements

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Digestion March 23, 2020betaine hcl, digestive enzymes, dysbiosis, H. pylori, hydrochloric acid, hypochlorhydria, pancreatin, SIBO 3 Comments

There are many digestive enzyme supplements out there but which ones are the best and what is the best way to use them? In this article, I’ll be covering my 3 favorite digestive enzyme supplements and the way I use them in my practice. I’ll also dispel some of the myths and misconceptions about digestive enzyme supplements.

Digestive enzymes are an important part of my practice because most of my patients have gut issues that are connected to their thyroid and autoimmune problems. I have found them to be a vital part of my gut healing protocols. Let’s jump in and cover the details of each product I recommend.

Iodine and Hashimoto’s Disease

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease March 2, 2020autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, iodine, thyroid, thyroid antibodies 0 Comment

The connection between iodine and Hashimoto’s disease has been one of the most requested topics that I cover, so I’d like to present the research on this topic, so we can set the record straight. Please be aware that none of this is my opinion but rather a detailed analysis of what the scientific literature currently presents.

Your body has about 15 to 20 mg of iodine and 70 to 80% of it resides in the thyroid gland. Iodine is transported into the thyroid gland through the sodium-iodine symporter or NIS. The thyroid peroxidase enzyme oxidizes iodine which is then integrated into thyroglobulin resulting in the production of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) regulates this process.

Your thyroid only needs 150 to 250 micrograms a day of iodine to function properly. Once iodine intake exceeds this range, hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroid disease may occur in some individuals.

The Bi-Phasic SIBO Diet with Dr. Nirala Jacobi

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Digestion February 17, 2020bi-phasic SIBO diet, FODMAP, gut health, leaky gut, oxalates, SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, Specific Carbohydrate Diet 0 Comment

In this episode of the Functional Medicine Research podcast, I interview Dr. Nirala Jacobi in a discussion about the Bi-Phasic SIBO Diet. I have successfully used the Bi-Phasic SIBO Diet with many of my patients so I was excited to cover this topic with Dr. Jacobi. We discussed the specifics of the diet including the various phases, oxalates, salicylates, FODMAPs, vegetarian options, candida, histamine, fermented foods, MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), SIFO (Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth), DAO, hydrogen sulfide, hypnotherapy, DNRS and much more. If you have SIBO or are a practitioner working with SIBO patients, this is one interview you don’t want to miss.

Overcoming PTSD with Dr. Robert Hedaya

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Functional Medicine Research February 3, 2020adverse childhood experiences, neurofeedback, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, qeeg, robert hedaya, trauma 1 Comment

In this episode of Functional Medicine Research, I interview Dr. Robert Hedaya about overcoming PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder is an extremely difficult condition to manage but Dr. Hedaya and I discuss multiple approaches that can help patients with PTSD get well. We discussed how PTSD is defined, how it changes the brain, QEEG guided laser, neurofeedback, loneliness, social isolation, social media and much more. I always love having these kinds of conversations with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals because I believe it is the most overlooked aspect of functional medicine today.

Overcoming PANDAS with Dr. Scott Antoine

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Functional Medicine Research January 20, 2020January 20, 2020Autism, Dr. Scott Antoine, functional medicine, IVIG, OCD, PANDAS, PANS, streptococcus 0 Comment

In this episode of the Functional Medicine Research podcast, I interview Dr. Scott Antoine in a discussion about overcoming PANDAS. Dr. Antoine shares a personal story about PANDAS and his daughter which sparked a deep interest in this disorder that is misunderstood by conventional medicine. We discuss PANDAS, PANS, IVIG, OCD, and Dr. Antoine’s Fully Functional practice model. You’ll also learn how to find a practitioner who is well-versed in PANDAS and the associated disorders discussed in this interview.

The Methylation Diet with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Autoimmune Disease January 6, 2020B12, COMT, epigenetics, folate, homocysteine, kara fitzgerald, methylated folate, methylation diet, MTHFR 1 Comment

In this episode of Functional Medicine Research I interview Dr. Kara Fitzgerald about her book, “The Methylation Diet” and a preview of her upcoming study on The Methylation Diet. We had a great discussion about topics like methylation and diet, MTHFR, COMT, SAMe, methylated folate and B12, homocysteine, epigenetics and much more.

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