What we're talking about in this episode! How to figure out if your thyroid issues are due to an autoimmune process The 5 major root causes of autoimmune conditions in the body and how to fix them Using food to reduce autoimmune systems and decrease inflammation in the body Creating your own hormone rescue program to reverse autoimmune conditions Essential oils and other tools to help you de-stress, love your liver and support your thyroid   Episode Summary Autoimmune diseases are continuing to rise, yet misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment for autoimmune diseases are as common as ever. It takes passionate functional health providers who care to spread the knowledge around these diseases and provide tools and solutions that you can implement today to start feeling better. On this episode, I am getting real about my own personal Hashimoto’s thyroiditis diagnosis that I received in the middle of writing my last book, how it impacted my mindset around my health journey and sharing ways that I took back control of my body so that you can too. If you suspect your thyroid may be malfunctioning, the first step is to empower yourself with the right tests to check for autoimmune markers. Cold feet and hands, indigestion, fatigue, brain fog, swelling, and other symptoms could be the result of a compromised thyroid, and an anti-inflammatory hormone rescue program is your best hope for healing. By working with a functional practitioner and getting to the root causes of your autoimmune disease, you can turn your diagnosis around and heal yourself naturally. The first steps to figuring out if your thyroid is at peak capacity are to know your numbers, clear your hidden infections and get your gut back on track. If you are willing to put in the work, you can use food and supplements to support your stress and improve your autoimmune conditions. There are resources and tools out there to help get you back to a place of feeling great, and sometimes the journey starts with just a simple conversation. Who do you know that would benefit from the tools and resources for autoimmune diseases shared in this episode? Tag them in the comments on the episode page!   Quotes “If you or someone that you know has been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or is having some of the symptoms that I mentioned, definitely have them tune into this episode.” (3:26) “Even when it feels hard, and you can't necessarily see the light at the end of the tunnel, I promise you it is a worthy journey to get your body back on track.” (6:43) “It is so important to have a functional thyroid while you are trying to figure out what's going on with your body.” (22:55) “These are all well researched, well-educated women who have been through it themselves when it comes to autoimmunity, and they have built phenomenal books to get your body back on track.” (27:53)   Resources Mentioned The Hashimoto’s Protocol by Dr. Isabella Wentz Beat Autoimmune by Palmer Kippola The Autoimmune Solution by Dr. Amy Myers EY 086: Dr. Maya Dusenbury EY 050: Why Loving Your Liver and Thyroid is Key to Hormone Balance EY 022: Dr. Amy Myers EY 076: Dr. Isabella Wentz   Other Resources: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube