Losing weight is hard enough on its own, but it can feel impossible if you're also dealing with Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid, resulting in fatigue, weight gain, and other symptoms. While there is no sure-shot cure for Hashimoto's, there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms, especially with Functional Medicine. However, many people with Hashimoto's find that they cannot lose weight no matter how hard they try. There are a few possible explanations for this which are discussed with Dr. Deb by Dr Anshul Gupta MD in this episode.If you're struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, this episode can help you better understand the reason.Want to swish to the right spot? Here is a way!0:00 Introduction 1:35 Dr. Deb’s Hashimoto’s story 6:34 Weight Loss struggle with Hashimoto’s 10:07 Will external thyroid hormone medications help? 12:02 Is T4 to T3 conversion happening properly? 13:04 Why and How to improve T4 to T3 conversion? 13:26 Estrogen dominance, 15:16 Cortisol 17:23 Gut problems 19:40 Diagnosis of thyroid problems 21:54 Tips to get better 30:47 Supplements that can help 37:58 Toxins that affect hormonal balance 40:59 Tests that can help you diagnose thyroid problems 42:50 Wrap up ***About the Guest*** Dr. Deb Matthew MD, America's Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker, educator, wife, and mom of four boys. After suffering for years with fatigue and irritability due to hormone imbalances, her quest to resolve her personal health led her to change everything about her practice of medicine. She has been featured on national podcasts, radio, and broadcast shows, including NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX Connect with Dr. Deb Matthew MD: Website - https://drdeborahmatthew.com/ Facebook - caplanhealthinstitute Instagram - caplanhealthinstitute***About the Host***Dr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s disease.He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine.He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine.Connect with Anshul Gupta, MD:Website - AnshulGuptaMDBest Seller Book - https://www.reversinghashimotobook.com/Youtube Channel - AnshulGuptaMDInstagram - AnshulGuptaMDFacebook - drguptafunctionalmedicineLinkedin - AnshulGuptaMDFree Thyroid quiz - https://www.anshulguptamd.com/thyroid-quiz/*** KNOW MORE AT ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/ ***Book a call with Dr. Anshul Gupta ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/work-with-me/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anshulguptamdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/anshulguptamd