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397: Can Normal Thyroid Function Return by Avoiding Iodine With Dr. Alan Christianson
397: Can Normal Thyroid Function Return by Avoiding Iodine With Dr. Alan Christianson
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Dec 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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 Christianson
Specific resources to help with thyroid disease
Some important reasons to consider avoiding iodine with thyroid disease
Why 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 considered
How to know if you’re putting iodine on your skin without knowing it
What to know about selenium intake and how to get enough without getting too much
The labs to know to look at for thyroid health
One lab that confirms the presence of thyroid disease
The two products you should consider avoiding for thyroid health
And more!
Resources We Mention
Connect with Dr. Alan Christianson
Books by Dr. Alan Christianson
Maldon Celtic Salt (regular and smoked)
More From Wellness Mama
409: The Thyroid Reset Diet to Resolve Thyroid Problems With Dr. Alan Christianson
325: Hashimoto’s Update: How I Got to Remission & What I Do to Maintain
242: Fighting Thyroid Disease With Food & Recipes for Thyroid Health From Dr. Izabella Wentz
118: An At-Home Approach to Balancing Thyroid Hormones with McCall McPherson
97: OB & Midwife Aviva Romm on PPD, Thyroid Problems, & MTHFR
Hypothyroidism 101: How to Boost an Underactive Thyroid Naturally
How to Know If You Have Hashimoto’s Disease (& What to Do)
When Iodine Might Be Bad For Your Thyroid
Do 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.
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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 Christianson
Specific resources to help with thyroid disease
Some important reasons to consider avoiding iodine with thyroid disease
Why 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 considered
How to know if you’re putting iodine on your skin without knowing it
What to know about selenium intake and how to get enough without getting too much
The labs to know to look at for thyroid health
One lab that confirms the presence of thyroid disease
The two products you should consider avoiding for thyroid health
And more!
Resources We Mention
Connect with Dr. Alan Christianson
Books by Dr. Alan Christianson
Maldon Celtic Salt (regular and smoked)
More From Wellness Mama
409: The Thyroid Reset Diet to Resolve Thyroid Problems With Dr. Alan Christianson
325: Hashimoto’s Update: How I Got to Remission & What I Do to Maintain
242: Fighting Thyroid Disease With Food & Recipes for Thyroid Health From Dr. Izabella Wentz
118: An At-Home Approach to Balancing Thyroid Hormones with McCall McPherson
97: OB & Midwife Aviva Romm on PPD, Thyroid Problems, & MTHFR
Hypothyroidism 101: How to Boost an Underactive Thyroid Naturally
How to Know If You Have Hashimoto’s Disease (& What to Do)
When Iodine Might Be Bad For Your Thyroid
Do 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 Transcript<
Released:
Dec 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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