Hashimoto’s and your Thyroid TypeFREE TRAINING AND SUPPORT CALL Thursday April 18th 12pm NOON Eastern TimeRegister Now:  https://innatopiler.com/zoomcall/ Jump to the FULL SHOW NOTES HERE:https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/can-candida-cause-hashimotos-and-what-can-you-do-about-it-feat-dr-biamonteThe Case: Layla has a history of fatigue related to her thyroid issuesShe is also dealing with digestive symptoms, brain fog, and frequent yeast infections.She tried reducing sugar and taking probiotics but it increased the bloatedness and brain fogThe InvestigationI met Layla when she joined my Thyroid Mystery Solved program. She’d completed the in-depth assessments and we saw that in addition to her thyroid not being properly supported for hertype, she also had many different Hashimoto’s triggers, including Candida. I knew exactly wherewe needed to start and what to work on to get to the bottom of her thyroid mystery.The Expert on Candida and Thyroid IssuesDr. Michael Biamonte was the perfect person to call in to discuss Layla’s case. Not only is he an expert on Candida in Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism patients, but he was also my original naturopathic doctor and clinical nutritionist at the start of me solving my health mystery, 22 years ago.Dr. Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition and he's the author of The Candida Chronicles, A Manual for Candida Yeast Infections. What Is Candida?Candida is a type of fungus/yeast that resides primarily in our intestinal tract and mucus membranes. Interestingly, it's not something our bodies aim to completely eliminate because it serves some beneficial functions. Candida plays a role in stimulating our immune response and acts as nourishment for probiotics, those helpful bacteria we've all become familiar with thanks to commercials. Probiotics, in turn, regulate the pH balance in our gut, ensuring proper digestion and intestinal motility. They also assist in synthesizing vitamins, absorbing nutrients, and breaking down fibers from our diet into essential nutritional substances. What You Need to Know about Candida and ProbioticsWhen it comes to our body's defense system, probiotics play a crucial role—they're like the frontline soldiers in our immune army. As Dr. Biamonte explains, our immune system is quite intricate, divided into six different divisions, with the intestinal tract and its probiotics serving as the first line of defense. This internal ecosystem is a delicate balance, where probiotics keep Candida in check. But if something disrupts or reduces the probiotics, Candida can seize the opportunity to overgrow, becoming dominant in our gut biome.Dr. Biamonte explains how this overgrowth can lead to a cascade of issues. Candida, when unchecked, releases various toxins into our system—microtoxins, neurological toxins, and even alcohol, with some strains potent enough to intoxicate without drinking a sip. The symptoms of Candida overgrowth are diverse and often seemingly unrelated. Symptoms may include:RashesAsthmaBrain fog and mood swingsFatigueChronic sinus problemsIt's no wonder why many people struggle to connect the dots between their symptoms and Candida, earning it the title of the "great mimicker." This elusive nature of Candida makes it challenging for individuals to recognize and address, leading to prolonged suffering and misdiagnoses.The Possible Connection Between Candida, Thyroid, and Heavy MetalsWe know that heavy metals like mercury can impact our thyroid health. I brought up this question because I've seen cases where individuals with Candida also have elevated levels of mercury or other heavy metals. Could there be a connection between heavy metals, Candida, and thyroid health? Dr. Biamonte shared that it's a plausible theory, acknowledging the mysterious relationship between mercury and thyroid function that still puzzles many experts.What we do know is that Candida in the gut has a knack for absorbing mercury, which can then be released when