Wild & Well Collective

83. Boosting Your Thyroid Health: Nutrition, Testing, and Supplements

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What if those everyday symptoms you've been told to ignore are actually your body’s way of asking for help? Fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, and weight struggles are often dismissed as “normal,” especially for women. But what if these signals point to something deeper—something your labs might be missing? In this powerful conversation, Sheree and Christa unpack the growing mystery of Hashimoto’s and how it intersects with nutrition, stress, and self-advocacy. From overlooked nutrient deficiencies to the hidden dangers of gluten, they walk through real-life examples and the lab markers your doctor might not be checking.

Listeners can expect practical takeaways on what to test, what to eat, and how to spot early signs—before symptoms become diagnoses. Tune in to learn how to take your energy, focus, and health into your own hands—one informed choice at a time.

 

The Fatigue Trap: Why Hashimoto’s Often Goes Unseen

  • Fatigue and low energy are early signs
  • Iron loss from periods impacts women more
  • Nutrition is often left out of the diagnosis

    • What Your Labs Might Be Missing

    • Test for antibodies, not just TSH
    • Low stomach acid blocks nutrient absorption
    • Medications can cause silent deficiencies

      • Soil, Salt & Supplements: The Missing Micronutrients

      • Poor soil means fewer nutrients in food
      • Iodine and selenium are crucial for thyroid
      • Most people are low in magnesium

        • Vitamin D, Zinc, Iron: What You Really Need to Track

        • Aim for vitamin D between 60–80
        • Selenium from Brazil nuts can help
        • Low iron = low energy and poor conversion

          • Why Gluten Matters More Than You Think

          • Gluten mimics thyroid tissue
          • Triggers leaky gut and inflammation
          • Going gluten-free can reduce antibodies

            • Advocate Like a Pro: What to Ask For & How to Intervene

            • Ask for full thyroid and iron panels
            • Fix low iron before starting meds
              Be proactive—don’t ignore symptoms

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              Key Quotes:

              “We’re not here to scare you—we want to give you back the power to understand your body.” – Sheree Beaumont

               

              “Just because you’re eating doesn’t mean you’re absorbing.” – Christa Elza

               

              Connect with Sheree! 

              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shereehannahwellness/

              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-hannah/

               

              Connect with Christa!

              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christaelza

              Website: https://elive-health.com/

               

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              Wild & Well CollectiveBy Christa Elza & Sheree Hannah