397: Can Normal Thyroid Function Return by Avoiding Iodine With Dr. Alan Christianson

I’m here with someone I deeply admire and I’m incredibly grateful for. Dr. Alan Christianson is a naturopathic endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid function and specifically Hashimoto’s (which I had) as well as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease. Dr. Christianson was actually the first doctor to diagnose me (correctly) and guide me to my recovery. He’s also done this for thousands of people in his years of practice. In this episode, we go deep on, of course, thyroid health, but also things like iodine, weight loss, and some confounding factors that aren’t always considered when it comes to thyroid.Episode Highlights With Dr. Alan ChristiansonSpecific resources to help with thyroid diseaseSome important reasons to consider avoiding iodine with thyroid diseaseWhy you likely need less iodine, not more, if you have thyroid disease (this was an important factor for me)The hidden source of iodine you’ve probably never consideredHow to know if you’re putting iodine on your skin without knowing itWhat to know about selenium intake and how to get enough without getting too muchThe labs to know to look at for thyroid healthOne lab that confirms the presence of thyroid diseaseThe two products you should consider avoiding for thyroid healthAnd more!Resources We MentionConnect with Dr. Alan ChristiansonBooks by Dr. Alan ChristiansonMaldon Celtic Salt (regular and smoked)More From Wellness Mama409: The Thyroid Reset Diet to Resolve Thyroid Problems With Dr. Alan Christianson325: Hashimoto’s Update: How I Got to Remission & What I Do to Maintain242: Fighting Thyroid Disease With Food & Recipes for Thyroid Health From Dr. Izabella Wentz118: An At-Home Approach to Balancing Thyroid Hormones with McCall McPherson97: OB & Midwife Aviva Romm on PPD, Thyroid Problems, & MTHFRHypothyroidism 101: How to Boost an Underactive Thyroid NaturallyHow to Know If You Have Hashimoto’s Disease (& What to Do)When Iodine Might Be Bad For Your ThyroidDo you have questions about thyroid health? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let us know. We value knowing what you think and this helps other moms find the podcast as well.Read T