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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.

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.

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 Hashimoto's Disease October 26, 2018June 14, 2019Ashwagandha, 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, 2018June 3, 2019Hashimoto'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?