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422: Optimizing Thyroid Health and Healing Thyroid Disease Using Evidence-Based Integrative and Functional Medicine with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC, DABCI, DACBN

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What You’ll Learn:

  • The consequences of undiagnosed thyroid disorders (30 seconds)
  • Dr. Hedberg’s bio and background (1 min 30 sec) 
  • How Dr. Hedberg got interested in thyroid health (5 min 30 sec)
  • The number one symptom of thyroid disease and other accompanying signs (6 min 30 sec)
  • The link between thyroid hormone and energy production in the mitochondria (9 min)
  • The many factors that negatively affect the thyroid (9 min 30 sec)
  • The gut-thyroid axis (11 min)
  • How to evaluate the cause of fatigue and thyroid symptoms in a patient (15 min) 
  • The three factors that contribute to an autoimmune disease, such as Hashimoto’s disease of the thyroid (16 min)
  • Why giving thyroid hormone without addressing the underlying cause is ineffective (18 min)
  • The two most important minerals for thyroid function (20 min)
  • Why women are more prone to thyroid issues and autoimmunity (22 min)
  • The link between thyroid disorders and birth control and hormone replacement therapy (24 min)
  • How chemicals in the environment disrupt thyroid function and how essential oils can help (26 min)
  • Other common triggers of thyroid disruption (28 min)
  • The link between gluten and Hashimoto’s disease (31 min)
  • The link between infections and autoimmunity (34 min)
  • How to dose iodine to not trigger thyroid inflammation and Hashimoto’s disease, and iodine contraindications (35 min)
  • The link between social isolation and loneliness and thyroid health and well-being (38 min)
  • The relationship between the thyroid and adrenal glands (41 min)
  • How stress drives hypothyroidism and autoimmunity (42 min)
  • Dr. Hedberg’s favorite essential oil for stress (43 min)
  • Other essential oils that may be helpful for thyroid symptoms (45 min)
  • What common lifestyle factors can derail the thyroid (46 min)
  • About Dr. Hedberg’s book (49 min)
  • The specialty of a chiropractic internist (51 min)
  • About thyroid glandulars and cautions (52 min)
  • Closing questions and Dr. Hedberg’s favorite ways to enjoy essential oils (54 min)


    • Bio of Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC, DABCI, DACBN:

    Dr. Nickolas Hedberg is an internationally esteemed, evidence-based, research-oriented, and holistic, functional medicine and chiropractic physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is a lecturer, presenter, formulator, author, educator, and podcast host. Dr. Hedberg is Board Certified as a Chiropractic Internist by the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (D.A.B.C.I.), a Chiropractic Physician (D.C.), Board Certified in Nutrition by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (D.A.C.B.N.), a Herbal Medicine Fellow by the AARM, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. 

    Dr. Hedberg is well-known for his astute ability to merge science with practical applications in a way that is effective, accessible, and holistic. He is the author of The Complete Thyroid Health and Diet Guide, which is based on nearly 14 years of researching thyroid disorders and working with hundreds of people with thyroid problems. He is also the host of the Functional Medicine Research Podcast which combines cutting-edge research with practical health information.

    Dr. Hedberg offers a unique compassionate, therapeutic presence that is matched with an impeccable scientific brain that unites the art and heart of medicine. He has a talent for translating detailed, intricate biochemistry and physiology into actionable plans that transform the mind-body- spirit. His patients and students benefit from his ability to act as a detective and dig into research to find root causes and their accompanying solutions to treat the most challenging cases. You can find Dr. Hedberg at https://drhedberg.com/ and www.hedberginstitute.com.

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