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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.

The Iodine Crisis with Lynne Farrow

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Thyroid February 8, 2019February 8, 2019bromide, ferritin, flouride, Hashimoto's disease, hypothyroidism, iodide, iodine, Lugol's solution

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Lynne Farrow the author of the book, “The Iodine Crisis: What You Don’t Know About Iodine Can Wreck Your Life.” We had an in-depth discussion about iodine and how important it is for your body. We covered many topics including why iodine deficiency is so prevalent, bromide, fluoride, sources of iodine, the best iodine supplements, how to test for iodine deficiency, breast cancer, iodized salt, goiters, iron and ferritin, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, seaweed, and conditions associated with iodine deficiency.

Inositol and Selenium Improve Hashimoto’s Disease

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg Hashimoto's Disease February 1, 2019April 15, 2019depression, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hypothyroid, Inositol, insomnia, PCOS, selenium, Subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid

One of the main priorities in my practice is to stay on top of the latest cutting-edge research in Hashimoto’s disease and thyroid disorders. My latest round of research reviews involved six clinical studies that examined inositol and selenium and how they conferred major benefits in those with Hashimoto’s disease and subclinical hypothyroidism. The highlights of each study are summarized in a table at the end of this article for ease of reference.

Chris Kresser Interview on Unconventional Medicine

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg The Dr. Hedberg Show January 25, 2019January 26, 2019chris kresser, functional medicine, psychoneuroimmunology, SIBO, social media, the paleo cure, unconventional medicine

In this episode of The Dr. Hedberg Show, I interview Chris Kresser about his new book “Unconventional Medicine” as well as “The Paleo Cure.” We discussed many topics including how to reform our healthcare system, functional medicine, gut health, SIBO, social isolation, diet, psychoneuroimmunolgy, social media, ancestral diets, and eating seasonally. I think you’ll find many excellent takeaways from this interview whether you’re a healthcare practitioner or someone interested in health.

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.