The Hashimoto's Connection

Are you new to Hashimoto's? Are you curious to know what it is? Do you wonder how is it diagnosed and managed medically? What about lifestyle? Are there changes that can be implemented to better manage this condition? Listen in to hear the answers to these questions on today’s episode called "What is Hashimotos’ Disease?"

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Are you experiencing muscle cramping, migraines, anxiety or depression, craving sweets- especially chocolate, low energy, PMS, or trouble sleeping? What about low vitamin D, even though you’ve been supplementing?

You may consider testing your Magnesium levels. Listen in to hear how magnesium works in your body, where to get it naturally, how to supplement if needed, and what type of testing to consider for most accurate results.

References:

Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/#h5

Magnesium Fact Sheet for Consumers: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-Consumer/

Magnesium Citrate vs. Magnesium Glycinate https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/magnesium-citrate-vs-magnesium-glycinate

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What situations are extra difficult in your life right now? Looking back on your day today, who did you blame for these difficulties? What things did you complain about today? What excuses did you make?

Hashimoto’s can create some frustrating circumstances that feel totally out of control. One of the most widespread myths today is that we are entitled to a perfect life- that somehow, somewhere, someone or something is responsible for filling our lives with continual happiness, simply because we exist.

But the real truth, is that there’s only ONE person responsible for the quality of the life you live, and well, that’s YOU!

Listen in to learn how to create the life and circumstances you want. Learn how to take an honest assessment of your personal mindset. Learn easy tips on how to take responsibility for your thoughts, which leads to achieving optimal health, success in life, genuine and loving relationships, a prosperous and fulfilling career, and genuine happiness no matter what comes your way.

Resources to dig deeper: Success Affirmations by Jack Canfield

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Are you interested in getting in some exercise, but not sure where to start? Have you noticed that when you exercise, you’re not getting the results you thought you should? Are you unsure of what exercises to do and which ones to avoid?

Listen in as I briefly review the benefits of exercise, questions to ask your doctor before starting an exercise routine, bonus content on the benefits of SQUATS, and some helpful resources on how to get a personal workout plan designed by me!

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Have you suffered with dry skin, brittle nails, extreme fatigue, digestive issues, brittle hair, low mood, and maybe even tingling in your hands and feet? I know you’re thinking, well duh.. low thyroid, but what if it’s something else? Something simple?

What about your thyroid levels are showing too high, yet you have none of the classic symptoms of hyperthyroid? The same vitamin that when deficient can cause skin, hair, and nails issues, can also cause your thyroid blood work to be inaccurate when supplementing in high doses.

Listen in to hear all about Biotin. What it is, where you find it naturally, it’s role in our body, signs and symptoms of a deficiency, the ins and outs of supplementing with biotin, and how it may also affect thyroid testing.

References:

Effect of High-dose Biotin on Thyroid Function Tests: Case Report and Literature Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6103391/

National Institutes of Health; Office of Dietary Supplements. Biotin: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/. Accessed 6/10/19.

Biotin Benefits: What the Experts Have to Say https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-biotin/#:~:text=How%20much%20biotin%20do%20you%20need%3F

Biotin – Vitamin B7 https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/biotin-vitamin-b7/#:~:text=An%20RDA%20(Recommended%20Dietary%20Allowance,assumed%20to%20ensure%20nutritional%20adequacy.

FDA in Brief: FDA reminds patients, health care professionals and laboratory personnel about the potential for biotin interference with certain test results, especially specific tests to aid in heart attack diagnoses https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-brief-fda-reminds-patients-health-care-professionals-and-laboratory-personnel-about-potential

Biotin Fact Sheet for Consumers https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-Consumer/

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What keeps you up at night? Do you worry about money, your relationships, your health? What about smaller things like waking up on time, what to wear to work, how to handle difficult people, or recalling the things you must do tomorrow and not sure how to fit it all in?

Temporary worry is normal and can even be useful for solving problems and addressing your concerns. However, when it becomes persistent, and interferes with your basic needs like sleep, eating, and healthy relationships, it may be crossing over into Anxiety which can lead to a loss of ability to do even the simplest of things.

Listen in for some simple tips on How to Worry Less and Do More!

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Have you been interested in learning how you landed where you currently are with your health? Do you feel like there's more to total wellness then just diet and exercise? Are you interested in finding natural ways to optimize your health and avoid prescription medications and medical procedures?

Listen in to today's interview with Reed Davis. Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 4,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in his field. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches.

Reed Davis is one of the authors of The Gap: Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Health and Reverse Most Chronic Diseases. This book is the missing link, the piece of the puzzle that holds the answers you’ve been searching for. It’s The Gap between chronic disease and your true recovery.

For information on FDN training: https://fdntraining.com/hashimotosconnection 

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Chronic pain. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 people globally suffer from chronic pain and this number increases with age. Now, I’m not talking about acute pain, which comes and goes. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than 12 weeks and may appear without any initial injury.

Hashimoto’s is among the most prevalent autoimmune disorder affecting about 10% of population. Hashimoto's patients are especially prone to increased risk of chronic pain as it’s also a recognized cause of fibromyalgia, and chronic widespread pain.

Listen in to hear about Your Brain’s Role in Chronic Pain, what I have learned about the path that often leads to chronic pain, and how to get out of it.

References:

Chronic Pain and the Health of Populations. https://www.bu.edu/sph/news/articles/2017/chronic-pain-and-the-health-of-populations/

Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain in autoimmune thyroid disease. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24435355/

Retraining the brain to treat chronic pain. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/retraining-brain-treat-chronic-pain

Infographic: The Path of Chronic Pain. https://www.curablehealth.com/blog

Facing the role of the amygdala in emotional information processing. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1219167110

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Do you get confused on how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat? Is meal planning not even an option due to overwhelming issues like food intolerances, picky eaters in the family, or a schedule that’s just too busy? Are you over it altogether and have ended up just eating cereal every meal, or just drinking coffee and skipping meals altogether?

I can assure you, I’ve been there, and occasionally go there myself. Listen in to hear some helpful tips on How to Eat for Optimal Wellness, even if you’ve tried everything.

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Do any of these symptoms sound familiar to you?

• Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
• Being easily fatigued
• Having difficulty concentrating
• Being irritable
• Having headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains
• Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
• Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep

Each of these symptoms are commonly related to General Anxiety Disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Generalized Anxiety Disorder usually involves a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread, which can interfere with daily life. It is not the same as occasionally worrying about things or experiencing anxiety due to stressful life events. People living with General Anxiety Disorder experience frequent anxiety for months, if not years.

Listen in to hear my Top 5 Questions to Ask When Investigating the Root Cause for Your Anxiety

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