Save My Thyroid

“There is no survival advantage to screening with mammograms.” - Dr. Jenn Simmons

For over 50 years, healthcare providers have told women how important it is to have a mammogram every year after a certain age. With mammograms positioned as the primary screening tool for breast cancer, these annual visits are dutifully maintained for years in the hope that they will act as an early warning system. Unfortunately, the data do...

Thytrophin PMG is a supplement from Standard Process® that contains bovine thyroid PMG™ extract and a proprietary Protomorphogen™ blend. It’s been around for many years, and it's not uncommon for me to encounter patients who have been supplementing with it.

In theory, Thytrophin PMG is supposed to act as a decoy for the immune system to attack the supplement instead of the thyroid gland. Today, I’m sharing what you ne...

Thyroid care is complicated, yet we’re often offered a one-size-fits-all approach by conventional medicine.

Thyroid medication is one of the most prescribed medications in the US, so many people could benefit from thyroid care done right. Unfortunately, most providers don’t understand how to diagnose thyroid conditions well, how antibodies affect thyroid symptoms, or how to dose the medication properly.

Recognizin...

Adequate stomach acid levels are vital for overall health.

Stomach acid—released from the parietal cells of the stomach lining—has several essential functions, including protein digestion, nutrient absorption, and helping to keep bacteria in check. Low stomach acid, a condition known as hypochlorhydria, is widespread in those with thyroid conditions.

Today, I’m sharing the common causes of low stomach acid, potent...

“Most people with endometriosis have several symptoms, not just painful periods.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond

Endometriosis is a structural immune disorder that affects around one in ten women. With this condition, tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows anywhere in the body outside the uterus.

Each case of endometriosis can present differently, and the condition is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, with an a...

Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a prescription medication that helps to modulate the immune system and can help to treat different types of autoimmune conditions.

While I don’t recommend it for all my patients, there are situations where it might be a consideration since Graves’ disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and thyroid eye disease are autoimmune thyroid conditions.

Today, I’m sharing the situations where LD...

“There’s usually something lifestyle-related that we could improve. We don't always need a prescription or a supplement.” - Dr. Bindiya Gandhi

Leptin, also known as the satiety hormone, is produced by our fat cells and is one of the main signals that tell our body whether we need to eat more or less. Balanced leptin levels help us maintain a healthy weight because of its impact on metabolism. Leptin resistance, on the...

Can you take supplements to shrink a thyroid goiter? Will hyperthyroidism progress to hypothyroidism if left untreated or vice versa? Do thyroid nodules cause anxiety and nervousness? Is it safe to take electrolytes when you have a thyroid condition?

Today, I’m back with another Q&A episode, answering multiple questions submitted by the Save My Thyroid community. While I can’t get to everyone’s questions every time, I ...

“It makes people feel so good psychologically to know that this tool exists.” - Debbie Steinbock

The elemental diet is a nutrition plan that delivers essential nutrients in their simplest form through shakes. Its goal is to give the gut a rest period to reduce inflammation and start to repair.

While most people don't need to follow an elemental diet to achieve optimal health, it can be quite beneficial for ce...

Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue worldwide, and most people can benefit from supplementation. That said, there’s some division among practitioners regarding what vitamin D levels patients should aim for.

Today, I’m diving into the research to explore what studies show about the safety of vitamin D supplementation at different dosages and periods and whether you should be concerned about developing hypercalcemia.
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“There’s no line separating good foods and bad foods. All foods lie on a spectrum.” - Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

Food is more than energy. From vitamins and minerals to fatty acids and more, nutrients are critical in all the chemical reactions that keep us alive. To keep up with this demand, we must continuously replenish our body’s nutrient stores from our foods.

Unfortunately, the nutrient density of our food is on th...

The main purpose of the AIP diet is to remove common allergens and foods that could negatively affect gut health. As it is a restrictive diet, eventually, the goal is to reintroduce foods.

For most people, I recommend following the AIP diet for at least 30 days, but I’m often asked when the right time to start reintroducing foods is. Today, I’m sharing the primary considerations for deciding when to introduce foods that yo...

“We want to make sure to have proper thyroid function to help maintain balanced histamine levels.” - Dr. Meg Mill

Anxiety, insomnia, gut issues, and allergies. At first glance, symptoms like these might not seem to have anything in common, but when you look at them through the histamine lens, you can start to connect the dots. By addressing the root cause of histamine tolerance, we often find that many mystery symptoms beg...

Compared to other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole, propylthiouracil (PTU) is not commonly prescribed by endocrinologists. It’s generally only prescribed in specific cases where the methimazole is contraindicated or not well tolerated.

It's not uncommon for PTU to cause elevated liver enzymes, and in rare cases, that can lead to liver damage. Thankfully, this is not something I’ve experienced in my practic...

“Losing weight can be fun. When I lost 40 pounds, it was the most exciting moment of my life because I was loving what I was eating every day and seeing my waist shrink.” - Nagina Abdullah

Many people associate diets and healthy food with restriction, deprivation, and boredom. Luckily, that doesn’t have to be the case. What we eat should be about more than just nutrition. Food can bring excitement, fun, and pleasure, and t...

Oral health has been shown to play a significant role in overall health and thyroid health. Thyroid conditions have also been shown to impact oral health, and in my experience working with people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, I’ve seen an increase in dental cavities, especially among patients with hyperthyroidism.

Today, I’m sharing what research shows about how thyroid conditions affect oral health. In ...

“Heart attacks are optional, and strokes are stoppable.” - Dr. Ellie Campbell

Thyroid health has a complex relationship with blood pressure. Despite common misconceptions, blood pressure issues can arise in both those with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The good news is that by working on the underlying root causes of thyroid conditions and strengthening the foundation of your health, you will often also see improveme...

Often, we’ll see an increase in thyroid hormones in those with Graves’ disease. This is due to thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI), a type of TSH receptor antibody that binds to the TSH receptors and causes the thyroid gland to release an excessive amount of thyroid hormone.

For some people on the healing journey, TSI and thyroid hormone levels decrease simultaneously. However, this isn’t always the case. Today, I’m ...

“Lifestyle should be the first line before you consider anything else.” - Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum

With less than 7% of adult Americans considered to be metabolically healthy, people are suffering like never before. Chronic diseases and neurodegenerative conditions are on the rise, and mental health is on the decline. At the same time, there’s a significant shortage of providers equipped to help with these conditions.