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   Number 1: 6 Healthy Habits That May Be Hurting Your Thyroid (From the salt you use to eating gluten-free)

   Are these 6 healthy habits accidentally hurting your thyroid? It can be tough figuring out what works for you as a thyroid patient, especially when some healthy habits may actually have a negative impact on your thyroid. Certain foods, including gluten-free foods, may actually block the uptake of iodine into your thyroid gland! Before we jump in, don't let this information confuse you. Healthy habits are still great for your thyroid but these are things you should be aware of. See this list of healthy habits that may have detrimental effects on thyroid function: 1. Using Himalayan pink salt and Celtic sea salt These types of salt are great to use but they do not contain iodine. It's not a problem if you use them but just make sure that you are also getting enough iodine in for your thyroid gland from other sources. 2. Eating too many green vegetables (without complementary iodine intake) Green vegetables are great for your overall health but they do have a goitrogenic impact on your thyroid. You can safely consume plenty of green vegetables as long as you are also consuming enough iodine. 3. Taking a hair skin and nails supplement Hair, skin, and nails supplements are bad by themselves but you need to be aware that they often contain biotin. Biotin can interfere with your thyroid lab tests (NOT thyroid function) which may cause your doctor to underdose you. Be aware of this if you are using one. 4. Eating too many brazil nuts each day Brazil nuts contain selenium which is great for thyroid function but it's easy to accidentally take too many and cause selenium toxicity. Be aware of this if you are on the keto diet. 5. Taking supplements that contain sulforaphane Sulforaphane is the ingredient found inside vegetables that helps reduce inflammation, act as an anti-oxidant, and provides a lot of benefits. The only problem is that this ingredient ALSO blocks iodine uptake into the thyroid gland. 6. Consuming foods and supplements that contain cyanide Some foods, including gluten free foods, contain naturally occurring sources of cyanide. As your body eliminates cyanide it creates thiocyanates which may block iodine. Foods/vitamins that contain naturally occurring sources of cyanide include: cyanocobalamin, cassava, lima beans, sprouted sorghum, flax seeds, almonds, sweet potatoes Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://apple.co/3kNYTCS Disclaimer: Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/

   January 10, 2022·13min
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   Number 2: 15 Skin Conditions CAUSED by Hashimoto's (How to clear up your skin)

   There is a big connection between your skin and thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Your skin can be considered an outward manifestation of your inward health. In other words, if there is a problem with your skin it usually indicates some problem inside of your body! For many patients with Hashimoto's, this usually means something is wrong with their thyroid but it can also be their immune system. Here are 15 skin conditions associated with Hashimoto's either directly caused by low thyroid function, immune dysfunction, or indirectly related to the thyroid: #1. Dry skin - seen in up to 65% of thyroid patients. Also known as xerosis. #2. Thickening of the skin. Also referred to as hyperkeratosis. #3. Hives, also referred to as urticaria, seen in 6% of patients with Hashimoto's. #4. Large or thickened tongue. More rare than other conditions but does occur. #5. Acne. Hashimoto's can either cause deep cystic acne or hormonal related acne on the jawline. #6. Hair loss. This occurs in up to 70% of patients with Hashimoto's and is usually diffuse over the entire scalp. #7. Eyebrow hair loss. Different from diffuse hair loss, this type of hair loss occurs on the outer 1/3 of the eyebrow. #8. Pale or blue colored skin in the extremities. Usually caused by decreased blood flow. #9. Facial swelling, especially around the eyes. #10. Dermatitis herpetiformis. Not caused directly by the thyroid but instead a manifestation of Celiac disease. #11. Vitiligo. Another autoimmune disease seen in up to 6% of patients with Hashimoto's. #12. Weak or atrophied fingernails. Usually caused by nutrient deficiencies. #13. Decreased propensity to sweat. Caused by decreased thyroid function. This can impair detoxification efforts! #14. Fungal infections of the skin. Usually found in the folds of the skin. #15. Psoriasis. This isn't caused by the thyroid but can be associated with it. Are you suffering from any of these skin conditions? Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/

   January 03, 2022·17min
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   Number 3: How to Test Your Iodine Levels (6 Methods Explained + Which is BEST)

   There are at least 6 different ways that you can test your iodine levels and we are going to be talking about each one! Testing your iodine can be important for some people but it's not always necessary. In fact, because iodine testing can be so inaccurate, getting information about your iodine level can cause confusion and may lead to worse outcomes. This is why even though there are many ways to check your iodine, I typically don't recommend iodine testing. Before we talk about that, though, let's talk about some important iodine facts: 1. ALL humans need it (we can’t create it). 2. Iodine is stored predominately in the thyroid gland. 3. Other tissues also need iodine outside of the thyroid (but less). 4. Iodine has the potential to be harmful if taken in excessive doses 5. Standard testing is typically not very accurate. 6. Individual iodine intake varies dramatically so standard advice is difficult to make. These facts are important because they build the framework for our discussion around iodine and testing for iodine. With that in mind, let's talk about the 6 different ways that you can check your iodine status: #1. Urinary iodine level. Probably the easiest way to check your iodine is in your urine. You can get either a post urinary level, a 24 hour urinary level, or an iodine/creatinine ratio. Testing your iodine in your urine is quick and easy for the patient but not always accurate. Of these listed, the iodine/creatinine ratio is probably the most accurate. #2. Serum iodine. You can also check your iodine in your blood or serum. This is really only accurate for checking if you've recently taken too much iodine. #3. Serum thyroglobulin. You can also check your iodine level indirectly using the serum thyroglobulin test. The big problem with this test is that it can only be used on someone who doesn't have a thyroid problem. #4. Iodine patch test. I do not recommend using the iodine patch test as it is very inaccurate due to inconsistencies with evaporation. #5. Iodine loading test. The iodine loading should also be avoided because it requires the ingestion of a huge amount of iodine prior to the test. If you are worried about iodine then taking a massive dose is probably not a good idea! #6. Hair iodine level. Lastly, you can check your iodine level in your hair. This doesn't always correlate well with the iodine content inside of your thyroid gland so it's not the ideal test. Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo

   December 20, 2021·16min
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   Number 4: Losing Weight on Levothyroxine: Why it's Not Working and How to Fix it

   Losing weight on levothyroxine, is it possible? You bet. Here's why your levothyroxine is not helping with weight loss and how to fix it. Levothyroxine is the most commonly prescribed medication for treating low thyroid or hypothyroidism. One of the most common symptoms associated with low thyroid function is WEIGHT GAIN. You might think that treating your thyroid using thyroid medication would cause you to lose weight but that isn't always the case and this video explains why that is. It makes sense that increasing your thyroid hormone should cause weight loss, especially if the opposite leads to weight gain. So if levothyroxine isn't helping you with weight loss the question is why not? Here are a few reasons why this may be the case: #1. Is it the right medication for you? There are many different thyroid medications available on the market and they are not all created equal. Levothyroxine may simply not be the best medication for your body. #2. Have you waited long enough? Even if levothyroxine is the right medication for you, have you given it enough time to kick in and to work? It takes roughly 4-6 weeks to see any change once you make changes to your thyroid medication dose! #3. Are you taking enough? While levothyroxine may be the right medication for you, you have to make sure that you are taking enough. It won't provide any benefit to you if your dose is simply too low. #4. Is it getting into your system? And lastly, you have to make sure that the medication you are taking is getting into your system. Believe it or not, people take their thyroid medication incorrectly which leads to decreased absorption in the gut. When it comes down to it, levothyroxine just isn't always the best option for weight loss. Other thyroid medications, especially those that contain T3 thyroid hormone are often much more effective of that purpose. These medications include things like Armour thyroid, other formulations of NDT, and even T3 only thyroid medications. If you aren't sure what to do next I've created a list of people who tend to do the BEST on levothyroxine. People in this category include those who are: - Treatment naive - Sensitive to T3 and/or NDT medications - Sensitive to medications and supplements in general - Have few if any chronic illnesses - Have seen some improvement on levothyroxine within a short period of time (usually between 4-8 weeks) Are you using levothyroxine? Is it helping you with weight loss? Let me know below! Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/

   December 06, 2021·14min
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   Number 5: 6 Causes of Hyperthyroidism (From Graves' Disease to Thyroid Medication & More)

   The 6 most common causes of hyperthyroidism and high thyroid function. People often ask me why I don't spend as much time talking about hyperthyroidism as I do hypothyroidism. The reason is simple! Hyperthyroidism is far less common than hypothyroidism and MOST people who have hyperthyroidism end up with hypothyroidism. Only about 1-3% of the population suffers from hyperthyroidism and these people ultimately end up with low thyroid because of the treatment they receive (thyroidectomy and RAI). For the record, if you are someone who has had their thyroid removed or ablated from RAI you are now considered LOW thyroid and all of the information I have on that topic applies to you. Back to hyperthyroidism, though. Even though being hyperthyroid is less common it still DOES happen and these are the most common causes: #1. Graves' disease. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is the autoimmune disease Graves'. In this condition, your own body attacks itself and forces out extra thyroid hormone. This is because your body makes antibodies that look like TSH receptors on your thyroid gland. This is definitely the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the US. #2. Thyroiditis (any type including Hashimoto's, postpartum, subacute, and so on). Thyroiditis just refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland. Any inflammatory state can cause damage to the gland and cause the gland to produce EXTRA thyroid hormone. Most of these cases go away spontaneously and don't even require treatment with the exception of Hashimoto's thyroiditis which does NOT go away. #3. Hot nodules. Thyroid nodules are incredibly common among all human beings and typically do not cause any issues. #4. Thyroid medication. Thyroid medication is typically used to treat LOW thyroid but taking too much of it can absolutely lead to hyperthyroidism. #5. Iodine supplementation. Rarely, iodine supplementation can also lead to hyperthyroidism. This typically only occurs when your dose is VERY high and is not a common problem for low doses of iodine. Don't let this scare you from taking iodine! #6. Thyroid supplements (rarely). And last but not least, thyroid supplements can rarely cause hyperthyroid symptoms as well. This only occurs in supplements that are purchased from overseas. Overseas regulations are not as strict as US regulations and sometimes these supplements contain added T3 and T4 which are true thyroid hormones. This CAN cause issues. As long as you are getting supplements from a reputable source then you should have nothing to worry about :) Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://apple.co/3kNYTCS

   December 27, 2021·12min
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