If you’re struggling to untangle stress, hormone, and thyroid related symptoms, this episode is for you! Today, Dr. Izabella Wentz talks through adrenal dysfunction, and how it relates to thyroid issues. We also talk lab work, root causes, and whether certain protocols or restrictive diets actually make a difference.

Timestamps:
[3:33] Welcome Dr. Izabella Wentz
[7:00] What are some root causes of adrenal dysfunction?
[15:17] How are the thyroid and adrenal glands connected?
[20:39] If someone's labs are normal, but have high reverse T3, would that be something to note?
[21:43] Do you recommend people get a diagnostic test for adrenal dysfunction diagnosis or do you go off of symptoms?
[24:35] What are common symptoms for women when it comes to thyroid issues?
[29:50] Can you provide some troubleshooting tips for her adrenal recovery protocol?
[36:35] What do I address first - Do I address my adrenals or my thyroid?
[40:52] Is it necessary to go gluten free when you have a thyroid condition?
[49:48] How can you tell if you're feeling bad from an adrenal fatigue crash or a hashimoto's flare?
[52:40] What do you do if your thyroid numbers are good but you still have symptoms?
[57:20] How do I get off thyroid medicine/ Should I get off thyroid medicine?
[1:00:05] What's the connection between thyroid disorders and iodine?
[1:04:07] Can you discuss supplements for hashimoto's?
[1:09:24] What are some shifts a woman with a thyroid condition can do to set herself up for success during pregnancy?
[1:15:56] What is your favorite at home test for getting a full thyroid panel when your doctor won't test?

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Episode #083: Finding The Root Cause Of Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, And Thyroid Disorders With Dr. Izabella Wentz
Benfotiamine
Adrenal Cocktail Recipe
Iodine
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Ashwagandha
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For Pregnancy: TSH .5 – 2.0 for fertility, Omega-3s, Carnitine, Selenium
Labs:
RUPA health
Ulta Lab Tests
ZRT Labs

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