Episode 24: Beyond Thyroid Medication: A Holistic Approach to Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most common types of autoimmune disease that causes an underactive thyroid. It’s more common in women, and although it’s not clear what causes it, we do know what can trigger the disease.
In this episode, Nicole breaks down the functional medicine approach to addressing and managing Hashimoto’s. Nicole discusses the limitations of conventional medicine, nutrient deficiencies, the need for immune system regulation, gut health, hormonal balance, environmental toxins, food sensitivities, and genetic factors. She also provides a brief introduction to her personalised program, The MitoImmune Way™ for those seeking support for thyroid or immune health.
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Timestamps:
[02:04] The role of the immune system in Hashimoto’s
[03:12] Nutrient deficiencies
[07:22] The importance of gut health
[07:59] Addressing inflammation
[09:07] Looking at your hormones
[11:35] Environmental toxins and how they can impact Hashimoto’s
[12:11] Identifying food sensitivities
[14:01] Genetic factors in Hashimoto’s
[16:58] The importance of following individualised protocols
“If we’re looking at helping support somebody with Hashimoto’s, one really important thing is individualised protocol. Tailoring plans to the specific needs of each patient is really central to functional medicine.”
Essential learnings from this episode…
What is Hashimoto’s and what can trigger the disease
The importance of knowing your family genetics
Environmental toxins and how they can impact Hashimoto’s
Understanding why Hashimoto’s requires a holistic approach
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