Articles - Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, D.C.

Hormone Balancing and Testing with Dr. Carrie Jones

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hormones January 4, 2019adrenal fatigue, cortisol, DHEA, DUTCH Test, estradiol, estriol, estrone, hormone balancing, progesterone, testosterone

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show I interview Dr. Carrie Jones of Precision Analytical on hormone balancing and testing. We cover a lot of detail about reproductive and adrenal hormones including testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, DHEA and more. Dr. Jones explains the causes of elevated and decreased hormone levels and some strategies on balancing these issues. We also discuss the best way to test hormones including the DUTCH test which is my favorite hormone test offered by Precision Analytical.

Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology. Later she graduated from Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Health program with a goal of doing more international education. She was adjunct faculty for many years teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test.

The Health Benefits of Yoga with Sara Lewis

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Adverse Childhood Experiences, The Dr. Hedberg Show December 7, 2018adrenal fatigue, adrenal stress, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, depression, health benefits of yoga, insomnia, yoga

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Sara Lewis in a discussion about the health benefits of yoga.

If you struggle with pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, insomnia, gut issues, or have adverse childhood experiences, this is one episode you should really listen to.

Sara spent 25 years providing program management expertise to international public health projects in South America, Eastern Europe, Africa and South Asia. The work included directing, managing and planning projects in maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition. After her career in public health, Sara began a second career as a Holistic Health Coach and Yoga Instructor. As a Health Coach, she helps clients discover the benefits of using food as medicine and making small lifestyle changes that have big impacts. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2014. Her passion for cooking and food led her to yoga when she began studying the connection between mindfulness and stress eating. Sara teaches both vinyasa flow and yin/restorative classes. Her yin classes include pranayama (breath work) and deep relaxation. When she’s not on the mat or working with clients, Sara can be found in the kitchen fermenting foods, experimenting with locally sourced ingredients from the farmers market or out exploring the hills of Western NC on a bicycle.

Cordyceps and Hashimoto’s Disease

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Autoimmune Disease, Fatigue, Hashimoto's Disease, The Dr. Hedberg Show, Thyroid November 15, 2018November 15, 2018autoimmune thyroiditis, cordyceps, Epstein-Barr Virus, Graves disease, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, thyroid antibodies, thyroid peroxidase antibody

The Therapeutic Effect of Cordyceps on Hashimomoto’s Disease and Graves’ Disease

In 2016, a clinical trial was conducted in China that aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of cordyceps on Hashimoto’s disease and Graves’ disease.

The research paper was entitled, “Dual-Directional Effects of Corbrin Capsule on Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases” and was published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Let’s find out what this research paper showed if cordyceps could help Hashimoto’s disease and Graves’ disease.

Dr. Lindsey Berkson Interview

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Autoimmune Disease, Digestion, Hashimoto's Disease, Hormones, The Dr. Hedberg Show, Thyroid November 9, 2018bioidentical hormone replacement, brain health, dr. lindsey berkson, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hormones, low-dose naltrexone, post-birth control syndrome

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Dr. Lindsey Berkson in an in-depth discussion about hormones, brain health, gut health, Hashimoto’s disease, post-birth control syndrome and much more.

Dr. Berkson had breast cancer 24 years ago and has made remission her mission. Dr. Berkson now specializes in working with breast cancer survivors to do the same; addressing food, herbs, hormone balancing and sometime protective replacement as well as nutraceuticals. Dr. Berkson formulated Metagenic’s female hormone protective nutrient line. Dr. Berkson is considered a thought leader in functional medicine and now teaches MDs, Nurse Practitioners, pharmacists and other health care professionals continuing education courses. Dr. Berkson has authored 21 books, hosts the Dr. Berkson’s Best Health Radio, writes the Berkson Blog (see it at DrLindseyBerkson.com) and is a research fellow with Health Sciences Collegium. Dr. Berkson has published original research with the University of Houston Medical School and Nathan Bryan PdD, the world’s authority on nitrous oxide. Dr. Berkson was a scholar at an estrogen think tank at Tulane University and worked with the scientists that discovered estrogen receptor functionality and endocrine disruption.

Dr. Berkson is a best-selling author; Healthy Digestion the Natural Way (Wiley 2000) was the first gut, nutrition, mind book.

Her newest book SEXY BRAIN explains environmental castration and how to test, detox and protect your hormones and brain.

Genistein and Hashimoto’s Disease

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Autoimmune Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, The Dr. Hedberg Show, Thyroid November 1, 2018November 1, 2018Free T3, Free T4, genistein, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, thyroglobulin antibody, thyroid, thyroid peroxidase antibody, TSH

Can Genistein Help Heal Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroidism?

In the fall of 2016, a study was conducted in China and published in the medical journal Immunobiology. The researchers looked at the compound genistein and Hashimoto’s disease to see if it affected thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The research paper was entitled, “Genistein improves thyroid function in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients through regulating Th1 cytokines.” To clarify, “Th1 cytokines” refer to a type of thyroid-helper cells that indicate how much inflammation there might be in the thyroid gland. In other words, they are markers of inflammation.

The results of this study were very exciting so you might want to pay close attention.

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Natural Treatment

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Autoimmune Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, The Dr. Hedberg Show, Thyroid October 26, 2018November 15, 2018Ashwagandha, gluten, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, iodine, natural treatment, selenium, thyroid, zinc

In this article I cover Hashimoto’s thyroiditis natural treatment including some basic supplements that can help heal Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism as well as some dietary strategies.

The thyroid gland, like any gland in your body, requires a number of basic nutrients to function properly. Every day your thyroid gland produces a certain amount of thyroid hormone that requires specific building blocks. If any of those building blocks are missing, your thyroid may not make enough thyroid hormone and you may suffer from common symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hypothyroidism such as:

Fatigue
Weight Gain
Depression
Constipation
Hair Loss
Cold hands and feet
Brain fog
Dry brittle nails and hair
Muscle pain

Let’s talk about each nutrient that your thyroid needs and how to find out if you are deficient. It may be that you would benefit from some simple supplements for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hypothyroidism.

Best Diet for Hashimoto’s Disease

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Autoimmune Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, Thyroid October 24, 2018November 12, 2018autoimmune paleo diet, gluten-free diet, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, low FODMAP diet, low-carbohydrate diet, paleo diet, thyroid

What is the Best Diet for Hashimoto’s disease?

Does a low-carbohydrate diet work best for Hashimoto’s disease? What about a gluten-free diet? There are a number of diets out there claiming to be the best for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis but as with any condition, there is no single best diet for everyone. I’ll cover two research papers that look into two specific diets for Hashimoto’s disease.

Does Vitamin D Supplementation Help Heal Hashimoto’s Disease?

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Autoimmune Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, The Dr. Hedberg Show, Thyroid October 19, 2018November 5, 2018Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, thyroglobulin antibody, thyroid, thyroid peroxidase antibody, TSH, vitamin D

Is There a Connection Between Vitamin D and Hashimoto’s Disease? Does Vitamin D Supplementation Help Heal Hashimoto’s Disease?

Vitamin D has long been established in literature as a highly essential nutrient with benefit to the musculoskeletal system and bone density. It also functions in the body as an immunomodulator, facilitating normal immune system function and improving resistance against certain diseases.

Given this background, one has to wonder if a deficiency in vitamin D would be prevalent among individuals with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and if so, would supplementation with vitamin D help patients manage the disease or perhaps even prevent it?

Do Food Intolerances Affect Hashimoto’s Disease?

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Allergies, Autoimmune Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, The Dr. Hedberg Show, Thyroid October 4, 2018November 1, 2018food allergy, food intolerance, food sensitivities, gluten, gluten-free diet, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, IgG food antibodies

We have never had any good studies looking at how food allergies, or more specifically food intolerances, affect Hashimoto’s disease. A recent paper, however, did show that people following a gluten-free diet can help heal Hashimoto’s disease. In this article, Dr. Hedberg answers the question if food intolerances affect Hashimoto’s disease?

I was excited to find a new paper just published last month that looked specifically at food intolerances and Hashimoto’s disease. The paper was published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition and it was entitled, “Evaluation of Correlations Between Food-Specific Antibodies and Clinical Aspects of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.”

Healing Adverse Childhood Experiences with Patti Elledge

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Adverse Childhood Experiences, Depression/Anxiety, The Dr. Hedberg Show September 21, 2018November 5, 2018ACE Score, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, attachment theory, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, somatic experiencing, trauma

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show I interview therapist Patti Elledge in a deep discussion about healing adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s), trauma, epigenetics, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, evolutionary biology, and much more.

Patti Elledge has specialized in therapeutic application of neuroscience for more than 40 years. She has a broad clinical background in developmental and attachment based traumas and worked directly with babies, children and families for more than 25 years prior to her SE training in the late 90s. She specializes in interpersonal neurobiology and how that affects social/emotional, language/cognition and sensory processing development. Her blending of somatic and body-mind techniques helps resolve over-coupled elements of the fight-flight-freeze that seemingly becomes intractable with the essence of loving/bonding and “belonging.” By accessing these parts of the nervous system we can return to healthy regulation and functioning, greater flow and creativity. Patti studied directly with Drs. Peter Levine, Raja Selvam and Diane Poole Heller and holds Trauma Informed Touch Certification from Kathy Kain. She serves as Faculty for Diane’s seminal trainings for healing adult attachment wounds, called DARe. Patti has an active private practice in Asheville, NC where she provides therapy as well as mentoring to other somatic practitioners learning SE and DARe.

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