Warning Signs Of Thyroid Issues & How To Treat It Naturally For Longevity | Dr. Mark Hyman

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Do you feel fatigued, lethargic, and sluggish, especially when you wake up in the morning? Do you have poor-quality, cracked nails? Are you cold all the time? Do you have dry skin, coarse hair, or hair loss? Are you depressed? Are you constipated? Do you have muscle and joint pains?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be one of the 38 million Americans with low thyroid function.
In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into thyroid dysfunction. I discuss why millions of people suffer with undetected thyroid issues, how conventional medicine misses the mark in measuring thyroid levels, how Functional Medicine treats hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and much more.
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Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
Symptoms and prevalence of hypothyroidism (4:29 / 2:29)
Autoimmune thyroid disorders: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism (7:37 / 5:37)
What does a healthy, hypo- and hyper- thyroid gland do? (8:55 / 6:55)
Risk factors for thyroid problems (15:58 / 13:58)
Gluten and other drivers of thyroid problems (17:40 / 15:40)
How conventional medicine misses the mark with thyroid testing and treatment (22:15 / 20:15)
The Functional Medicine approach to thyroid testing and treatment (25:21 / 23:21)
Addressing poor thyroid function using diet, lifestyle, and supplements
diet (28:59 / 26:59)

[@patriciastrang8747]

My endocrinologist refused to run a reverse T3 rest for me. He was furious and asked who told me about it. My pharmacy told me. My test was at 5..he increased my levothyroxone..I am getting a new doctor..

[@serenity2032]

Smart person. These physicians are POS

[@Tamtalkslife]

Hey Patricia also check out Dr Westin website he deals a lot with explaining the meds properly and the side effects may have. I had a client in her late 30’s on levothyroxone struggling to lose weight. I’m not saying this is in your case just interesting to the 4 different types of medication .

[@Marysol1fi]

Yes, I wonder why reversed T3 is not taken? Even though you ask for it. Been trying to get it for years without results

[@faustopacheco120]

lmao why was he mad though?

[@faustopacheco120]

@@Marysol1fi that's too bad. even if you pay out of pocket? you can get any labwork you want in mexico on a walk-in basis.

[@fegtynpax5147]

its sad how many Drs just dont care anymore..

[@dkasper3267]

Man, I totally agree!!!

[@bernadettechute7998]

Regular doctors aren’t trained in this way of thinking 😢

[@Tad-zh4wr]

Doctors care. Please let’s not paint them all w. A broad brush

[@agsjnsks4538]

Started taking Iodine drops with distilled water, no floride!, and the changes are mind blowing. Hypothyroid symptoms are going away.

[@Blessed69666]

How much iodine in a day?

[@lindarietheimer525]

Where did you get the droops? Does it have to be distilled water?

[@TheSmcdona731]

What brand, dosage, etc please?

[@tracycroll4325]

Lugols iodine - 2-3 drops in glass of water every evening. Swill your mouth after to avoid staining teeth.

[@patatevitale]

@@tracycroll4325 Are you also consuming iodized salt on top of the drops?

[@KenJackson_US]

Last month I insisted my doctor schedule a blood test for antibodies to see if they were causing my longstanding hypothyroidism. He looked puzzled and asked why. I told him about leaky gut, gluten and molecular mimicry and that people with one autoimmune disease are more likely to get another. He asked, _"Where are you getting this stuff?"_ Seriously. Incredible! It turned out that yes, I _do_ have both TPO and TgAb antibodies even though I'm eating keto, largely free of gluten, soy, corn and seed oils. This month I'm experimenting by avoiding all dairy. I've already seen a benefit. I hope I don't have to give up dairy forever, but I'm pleased to finally be making progress.

[@K1111A]

Sounds like you need to find a good functional medicine dr. I just found a great one after trying a few. My regular dr sounds like yours 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@KenJackson_US]

​@@K1111A I can't find one here in Maryland. It's frustrating.

[@Megan-gl4zz]

@@KenJackson_US I can't find one either. We have places in Omaha but the waitlist is like 8 months and no insurance covers anything at a functional doctor. It is infuriating. I've been going it alone for a while. Doctors don't like to be told what to test and why you do or don't want certain tests/medications. I had a similar experience as you when I tried a new doctor last year. He didn't want to test anything but I had a list of all the thyroid related tests I wanted. He told me it was pointless to have my antibodies tested if I tested positive for them in the past "bc they never go away". I wanted to see if they had lowered bc of the diet & lifestyle changes I had made. (They were significantly lower btw) All he wanted to do was prescribe me a 100 different medications, even after the first thing I said was that I wanted to stay off all prescriptions. He wanted to give me an antidepressant and metformin. I am not depressed, not overweight, do not have diabetes. Unbelievable. After my appt he said, "ok well, I'll see ya in a year if you want to make another appt." No thanks!

[@reflexxuns767]

I discovered about fifteen years ago that I have an anaphylactic allergy to the protein casein in dairy. I missed cheese and ice cream for a minute, but I saw huge differences in how I felt! And my skin improved dramatically! If I could go back, I wouldn't. It was a blessing in disguise.

[@deltanaturals]

Keto causes a constant stress state in the body. Keto and carnivore caused my hypothyroidism. I am back to eating carbs. Look into the pro-metabolic or bio-energetic view of health.

[@helenstaniskov4570]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the age of 35 (22 years ago) and was placed on 200 milligrams thyroxine. Over the past 2 years, and with dietary changes, I have managed to take myself off the meds all together. I Had all the bloods done in December, and all my levels are normal!

[@malinimukundan4709]

What did you eat

[@AkunahsDream]

Would love more info on what changes you made, what you are and didn’t eat… if you have links to videos / info that helped you decide what diet was best to heal

[@Tad-zh4wr]

Medicine for thyroid disease is overprescribed. Including removal surgery. Pls read this

[@helenstaniskov4570]

@@AkunahsDream I went vegetarian, no dairy , gluten, soy, ultra processed foods, alcohol, ate Pasteur raised eggs, beans, lentils, nuts seeds, lots of veges and fruit (organic where possible), no foods containing seed oils. On special occasions like birthdays or weddings etc, I relaxed and allowed myself to eat everything. I reduced caffeine intake, I never drink soda,. With the GF bread I eat, it’s local artesian bakery do not your supermarket white processed bread! Good luck!

[@helenstaniskov4570]

Oh and lots of exercise like 5km walks, yoga! Reduce stress where possible!

[@mashenka6189]

I eat a lot of herring, sardines, meat, eggs…raw nuts, fruits/veggies. Sleep, strength training, walking in nature. Breathwork got it 🙌

[@lolafalona6451]

Do you add anything to your fish? Like spices, seasonings to help flavor it? I need to add sardines and herring to my diet. I love salmon but its expensive compared to herring and sardines. Thanks!!!

[@vanitagomes3794]

How does breathwork help

[@mashenka6189]

@@lolafalona6451 I cook them in garlic and olive oil…like the Spanish do..they are delicious..the herring, is cured in oil..

[@mashenka6189]

@@vanitagomes3794 it calms my central nervous system..which helps with my ability to sleep and wake up without brain fog…as I have a thyroid problem…

[@bybbah]

Hi Doc, I have hypothyroidism but I'm asking about my friend. SHE IS SMALL ,HAS ULCER ,HAD HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES, ASTHMA ,and most of time she feel different about her food ,today she likes t tomorrow she doesn't.,she had liver issues come from family of diabetic. SO I HELP HER WITH NATURAL REMEDIES TO LOWER SUGAR ,AND TO HEAL THE ULCER .BUT I WORRY IF SHE DOES HAVE HYPERTHYROIDISM. BUT SHE HAS GOOD APETIE ,OR IS IT SIMPLY HER ULCER,SHE IS IN THE LATE 50'S.

[@dianewarner9727]

Unfortunately, functional medicine doctors are often not covered by insurance here in the U.S. All of these tests and treatments, except for the natural ones like diet and lifestyle changes, can get very expensive.

[@alwaysright5901]

Yes, but you get what you pay for. They're smarter than conventional docs as they treat the root cause and body as a whole. They're more effective and because of that, insurance won't pay. Everyone needs to call their local Congressman to get this changed so insurance companies can start paying out on these providers or it will never change!!

[@g.borgia5100]

They add up. If US stopped giving away billions to Israel they would be able to care for Americans

[@melindadelgado4342]

Wish I'd had this knowledge 15 years ago. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@tracysmith245]

same here

[@nancyfahey7518]

40 years ago

[@loribrackett]

30 years ago!

[@ingfig1]

Me too …

[@X-Sannin117]

God Bless you all. It’s a total travesty for all of us and those who are no longer with us. People think it’s innocent incompetence but only on the front lines. The decision-makers and chair members of health organizations and the elite institutions that fund and direct policies at the top are sinister and there are centuries old documents and testimonies to prove it. Pray for the disclosure and dissolution of this age-old traditionary trend and the best evolution and improvement of these systems as a civilization.

[@momofmanda]

Early 90s when we began to search for things on the internet, I found that Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome seemed to describe my symptoms. It was too much of a hassle to do the temperature taking protocol and I let that fall by the wayside. My symptoms were not severe at all but they were there nevertheless. I’ve never had healthy eyebrows or thick hair. I’ve usually lost motivation to finish most bigger projects unless others were counting on me. About seven years ago, a coworker was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, and her symptoms did not quite line up with mine but I still was thinking that my symptoms were thyroid related. In the last six months I’ve re-researched it and have added iodine to my morning coffee. What a difference! By day two I was doing “normal” stuff without even thinking about it. Finishing what I started. Taking the trash out more often. Keeping up with the laundry. Going to bed with a clean kitchen sink. I’m so grateful.

[@71suns]

What kind of iodine? How do you take it?

[@arnoeeuwigheid4499]

Iodine tablets??? Drops???? WHERE CAN I ORDER THESE??? They are NOT available in shops??? PLEASE HELP US!!!

[@arnoeeuwigheid4499]

@@aemyay5169 WHERE CAN WE GET THESE DROPS!!!! PLEASE???????

[@serenity2032]

Lugol's iodine. 2 drops of 5% daily

[@KimberlyADarling]

I would suggest 90% of your readers/watchers, can in no way afford all these tests, much less the initial visit or joining fees.

[@KimberlyADarling]

But, $500 for all that testing and retesting sounds like something I need to think about. Fifty percent disabled. Veteran who’s been eating 70-80% keto, walking with spring bursts (too weak for past three weeks. Hundreds in supplements. Watch the best practitioners and have both books. Tried to get my VA doctor do those thyroid labs you mentioned-she’s not doing it. She did order a brain scan for memory problems, getting worse by the month-thus the scan. And this is a lot to remember. Printing out this transcript to give her-she will have a personal health crisis eventually!!! There was only one CD of the four you mention in your book, available in your store site. But I imagine all you say in these videos is what the CD would reveal.

[@ncv1501]

I have taken Armour Thyroid for about 8 years with great results. I wish every Doctor would check the full Thyroid panel.

[@marybeth6676]

Yes, Yes, ...but they get a perk in their clinic to give Levothyroxine. I had a miserable time getting the clinic to convert and had to go to an endocrinologist ($40) copay.

[@nancylouin2002]

I was told by an Endocrinologist in Frederick, MD just last year, "I practice corporate guidlines medicine, regardless of whether it injures patients or not and if you want something else, I will not help you because I would be fired." That was a conversation about Armour, which I got from my Lyme doctor. The endocrinologist also said, " There is more money in the treatment than the cure." They make the most money by keeping the patients sick.

[@marybeth6676]

I took levothyroxine for 40 years and it didn't do anything for symptoms of low thyroid. I changed to Armour and all symptoms were removed! 1 and 1/2 years now. (No side effects)

[@annettegiardino3728]

@@marybeth6676 where did you go to get the Armour thyroid filled if you don't mind me asking? An MD or Naturopath?

[@marybeth6676]

@@annettegiardino3728 a endocrinologist and got a referral from my clinic

[@wandawarren2593]

Thank you for continuing to teach!

[@divinelady8]

I am so grateful for you and your content. Thank you for the education and support. I feel much more empowered. Please keep doing what you’re doing! 💖

[@vanessaross3458]

Absolutely beautiful advice but when are we going to see patients moving away from thyroid medicine altogether because they no longer need it. Is it possible in this toxic world!

[@meenakothari7841]

This is a world of selfish pharma people who wont think twice if people die as long as they push medicines down people s throats.

[@rossanajoubert4881]

Thank you! Love listening to your content! Awesome info!

[@Gingerinthesouth]

Thanks Dr Hyman always giving us valuable info!!❤

[@user-kv8tp8xc3r]

What a powerful informative video! Thank you!

[@user-ur7vf5em4o]

My TSH was over 36! This is the worst I have ever felt. I have Hashimoto’s and it has never been so bad. More doctors need to know more about this disorder and offer more help. Thanks for posting information.

[@ghostofrt2549]

Great info and presentation, thanks doc. 🤙🏼

[@SamanthaLotusMastery]

Mark, I'd love for you to speak about the emotional root cause of thyroid issues. The true holistic healing comes from the internal shift when the conflict heals and the identity changes. I know you know!

[@user-bh7es3pv6x]

Yeah, great info but like usual...don't eat anything(it will affect your thyroid)basically everything in life will cause you issues with your thyroid. Plus, it will cost you a fortune on food, vitamins and everything everything else you have to change in your household. I have done it all and just can't afford all of it anymore. I myself am just living with hoshimotos and just do the best I can. I mean...you need a huge book of dos and don't with thyroid problems.

[@karengaffney7132]

I totally agree with you. There is no cure & there is very little reliable data on Hashi’s. Apparently there are loads of triggers including gluten, sugar, dairy, salt, Alcohol, chemicals to name but a few! The best thing is try to eat a healthy diet, take a decent vitamin supplement & exercise ( but not too strenuous) Just try to enjoy life & appreciate the things you can do!

[@FSSpag]

So full of great information thank you..

[@margaretbarr7141]

Thank you....good information.

[@mondestaortiz7078]

Great information and very informative! I have all these symptoms…

[@cherylfluege3345]

Absolutely vital, life changing education - thank you very much much Dr Hyman!

[@bybbah]

Waw ,Doc ,all my respect no stone unturned .Thank you.

[@jdprice3043]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@nancysimpson4246]

Thank you so much for this video. You’re very helpful.

[@Tamtalkslife]

Thank you so much ❤

[@MMimi-mg4qt]

One of the essential videos to consider for a good health.

[@MHP1209]

INCREDIBLE!

[@meenakothari7841]

Lovely content . Thankyou very much .

[@aprilepp74]

Great videos Dr! Can swelling in the knees also be a low thyriod symptom?

[@tinacox9526]

Awesome info thanks

[@passionatesingle]

I had my thyroid removed in 1998. Been in thyroxine since then. Absolutely no problems. Still slim,still eat the same as I did which is eating properly even if i am now 4 years into menopause.

[@kimyoung3484]

Thank you so much Sir ❤

[@schneewitte5373]

Thank you!

[@NunnayaR2B]

Thank you So, why am I only seeing this post now, instead of 3 months ago ? I have been using KZbin for a variety of health information accumulation. and only recently have been introduced to you recently. I noticed you as a guest on some late-night show, on occasion, thought you were some an actor and hadn't seen what you'd been talking about. So here was the same at first glance. Thank you for posting. This subject unfortunately is important to me. I will need to review this again.

[@karenweidauer6861]

Thank you doctor 😊

[@AkunahsDream]

I am the same age of my mother when she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (age 31) and I am showing a lot of the signs and symptoms myself… I want to heal & balance my body naturally and avoid pharmaceuticals as much as possible. Thank you for this information. I am on a healing journey 🌀

[@barbaramckay1307]

My mother was put on tranqs etc. never heard of the condition. UntilI read up my symptoms twelve years ago. After complaint of leaky gut. Eventually I told the doctor what was wrong. Already allergies etc. given the usual uk med But read about it. .?? That was enough. Also had high legal insomnia. Over twenty years. Wish I could find a local therapist like dr. Hyman. Now reached high age take naturals etc. yoga. Forty odd yrs. dark haired . Get frustrated as many affirm that I am much younger .stroke last year . No jabs. My health centre are pushing meds non stop Find it very hard to get advice .get my ankle felt ! Then I know something has been arranged ? But waste of time The brilliant advice. Can the tips be found ,to copy. . Thankyou

[@marybeth6676]

Niesha Berry did it with Food! Check out her video on Ken Berry live on Mondays.

[@lolafalona6451]

Wow, a lot of content in the video. I have hypothyroidism and take Levothyroxine. I do try many alternative therapies; I try to strictly follow an anti-inflammatory diet. I do yoga, journal, mediate, get out in nature as much as possible. I take vitamins and supplements, do red light therapy. Hot/cold showers. I focus on sleep; stress reduction. I feel like I do everything I can possibly do but feel like I'm missing something? Thanks for all the good information.

[@user-we1ic7ks8h]

Please look to carnivore diet: Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Sean O’ Mara, Dr. Elizabeth Bright - especially for women, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Georgia Ede - for mental health through diet.

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

a) we need BALANCE -- vegetables and some fruits too. We can't get it ALL from meat. b) if you're not careful about what you're eating (meat-wise), and ensure it's grass fed, open graze, etc....c) addictions to smart devices and internet few list as a health habit to kill....EMF she misses. More to it. Gotta have also water that is fluoride filtered out, etc, raise iodine, etc because we're being...nuked! @@user-we1ic7ks8h

[@fritzschenk88]

Si

[@aileenbie291]

Stop taking the meds.

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

@@aileenbie291I’ve was told by a friend that once you start that med you can’t come off bc it down-functions thyroid function.

[@petersymons7817]

Thank you

[@oibal60]

Thanks again.

[@suzannerodriguez1869]

I’m confused about the synthetic versus natural thyroid medication. What are the advantages and risks of each method?

[@sharonrush4344]

Grateful for the info ❤

[@vanessaross3458]

Dr. Hyman I am 71 years old and had been on thyroid medicine for 30 years. I got sick and tired of taking it and weaned myself off of it two years ago. I feel fine. Have not had any over-the-counter medication‘s in about 25+ years absolutely none. No Tylenol no Advil no cough syrup nothing and the doctors look at me as if I am a freak or something! I basically have been doing everything you said should be done that I can do. The doctors are devastated because it’s been over almost 2 year now and my labs are completely off the chart. Nevertheless I feel better than ever. How would you dealwith those type of patients. Doctors often ask me what do I use for pain when I have it and I tell them I find most of my medicine in my kitchen! I would really love to sit down and have a conversation with you.

[@les9058]

What do you mean your lab work is off the charts??? Good off or bad off???

[@Panji2000]

Same question. Is it bad or good ? My TSH went up to 21.4 after quitting Levothyroxine. I guess you can help too ..

[@travelinggirl6681]

Several of us are wondering what you mean by "off the charts." Are you saying that your labs show that you are very hypothyroid but since you feel fine, you aren't going to treat it? I would keep doing what you are doing; I took Synthroid for years and didn't feel any better on it.

[@vanessaross3458]

Sorry for the delay everyone. I should have made it clear when I stated my labs work was off the charts. My apology. My labs were extremely bad. My doctor just ask me how am I feeling and I told him I feel better and that my bones felt stronger. He doesn’t pressure me to take them either way. He still calls in a prescription to the pharmacy for me but I never pick it up. However if it all possible I will try to find a doctor that specialize in hypothyroidism and know what they are doing. Another thing. Some years ago I became a raw foodie and was eating everything from the Earth nothing cook for almost 2 years and my doctor lower my thyroid medication twice in six months. At the time I was eating mostly raw kale, broccoli, collards and a huge amount of raw foods they said we should not eat with hypothyroidism. Yet my doctor lower my medication dose twice in six months. I truly wish someone would stop the madness and get to the bottom of the truth! Until then I guess I would be my own guinea pig with God’s blessing I will survive whatever the outcome. I truly want to be medication free! And that is from all pharmaceuticals absolutely!

[@Panji2000]

@@vanessaross3458 oh ok . Thank you for clearing it up . Wishing you best . I’m in the same situation right now.

[@phanendrareddykethamredd-gd9bb]

Plz do one vedeo on how to cure orelse maintain healthy thyroid levels and what diet we have to follow for hypo and hyper thyroidism

[@Cessnagirly]

Dr. Hyman has helped me allot over the years just from listening to his videos. I wish I lived near him I would see him for a consult. I have Hashimoto's, Gerd, Barrett's, Lyme, Chronic Fatigue and the list goes on. Thank you Dr. Hyman for all your knowledge and studies.

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

EBOO, Methlyene Blue, assess house/work for mold. Barrets is from bulimia or alcohol, so trauma therapy will help. Mold is huge though, and heavy metals. I slashed my 25 "chronic illness" list I reFUSED to sit under saying "I have....".... you want to be well, fortitude and perseverance, as well as cutting through with thick skin a lot of 'naturopath' charlatans. Ask me how I know. Blood filtering, UV light and ozone was SUPER helpful for me. I did from this cluster, with also sever covid and a stroke all at the same time. healthy, fit, active (no shots, jut the infection working healthcare in high viral load setting, not a well ventilated place, HVAC of my own was mold infested and I have bad allergies. It's really, like Hippocrates said...starts in the gut. Get tested for EBV, also H Pylori.SO much you can do...there are others like him but I'd see a Nurse practitioner ....we think more, better and well rounded and often of things docs miss ;)

[@nancyfahey7518]

Jennifer, why can't I respond to your comment,? I'll come back later when I wake up some more.

[@71suns]

The medicine industry LOVES to give labels. Apparently once a label is applied to your symptoms and a prescription is matched to the label...THEY feel much better! 😂.... unfortunately too many of us don't feel better!

[@jerrylaufer]

@@nancyfahey7518 touch the three dots in the upper right of her posting to reply.

[@heatherheathen9388]

I live not too far from where he practices and looked into seeing him..... they quoted a price that was ridiculously expensive and only cash out of pocket. Only wealthy people can afford that price. I was extremely disappointed 😭

[@kristinisenberg4753]

It would be interesting to know where those with thyroid issues live, whether it's possibly regional. A week after the Northrup train derailment in East Palestine, my thyroid became enlarged. I live at the bottom of the Mississippi River...

[@janicehall3262]

I wish I could have Dr Mark is my doctor. I live in Canada and all they ever test is TSH. I have never felt optimal whatever that is and since I don't have a full-time doctor I have to depend on walk-in clinics I have fallen between the cracks. I try to educate myself by listening to programs like this but you really need a doctor's help to get the requisitions for lab work and prescriptions. For anyone that has a doctor like Dr Mark you're so fortunate. Thank you for educating us.

[@sharonweston5659]

I ordered some of my own tests from Labcorp and they billed my insurance. I got the results before my doctor got them. Free T3 and Free T4 were a different matter. I had to wrangle my pcp to get her to approve. She couldn’t understand the results, although my naturopath did. My MD never considered hypothyroidism or chronic fatigue and would only treat a symptom she thought she understood by looking at the bar graphs on my blood tests. She never considered a cortisol test either. Turns out I have near severe hypothyroidism and my saliva test for cortisol was deemed “terrible” by my naturopath. I suffered for 5 years due to my ex-MD’s incompetence. By the way, not all naturopaths or MDs understand how to diagnose or treat thyroid or adrenal issues. I’ve done all my work with a naturopath who lives very far away but Email and Zoom solved that problem.

[@ninamed]

you are in Canada and you can go and see him… we live in europe and we can go and visit him!

[@MrsLeo2222]

Amen

[@purepotentialityNow]

Thank You Mark. Much Appreciated 😊😊😊Blessings

[@linamejia2412]

You saved my Life. Thank you.

[@rowickaanna]

I have Graves since 20 years and hashimoto since 10 years. I got treated by so many doctors and no one ever suggested these possible causes and lifestyle changes.

[@sonflower1118]

I have Hashimotos. My blood test 2 days ago said my TSH is 15.2. I am type 1 diabetic with a glucose a1c 6.9. My free T4 is 1.02. I have fatigue, dry skin, thinning hair, depression and brain fog. I am on levothyroxine. have had Hashimotos for 30 years. 😢

[@ayy2193]

Do you know your vitamin D levels? There seems to be a relationship between vit d deficiency and hashimotos How long have you been on the thyroxine?

[@les9058]

Damn.... Change your diet asap to thyroid Support'n nutrients!

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

way more than Vit D..@@ayy2193

[@marybeth6676]

Levothyroxine did nothing good for me. (40 years) I switched to Armour and I saw immediately that my dry skin went away plus mood changes too and more 👍

[@evaracliotis2874]

I'm a Type 1 Diabetic, have been taking meds for my low thyroid function for over 15 years now. Thank you Mark for helping me understand it a little bit more. I've been on Thyroxine for over 15 years, 125mcg today! But I've never been told or guided on how to eat and what I need to do to avoid my lowering thyroid function...I am confused....but I assume I am doing and behaving what is good for someone like me?

[@taterbai5180ify]

Cuz they want your money

[@vickiegroome3220]

Low energy with benign goiter present. FNA done twice negative twice 68yo female slim. Follow up next week. Switched from keto to carnivore. 4 days ago.Feel really good. Have more energy all day.Weight lifting for muscle mass.

[@cogit8able]

They will not treat you if they don’t get the lab results.

[@ayy2193]

Have u calculated typical daily iodine (iodide) intake? If live outside the US

[@ayy2193]

Also vitamin a deficiency might be worth a look into it there's a relationship between that and goiter

[@les9058]

So only meat???

[@FNBN10]

Please talk about subclinical hyperthyroidism. Thank you.

[@saaa.aa9578]

Yes! No one ever talks about hyperthyroidism, I can’t find help anywhere

[@girlanonymous]

@@saaa.aa9578 See an endocrinologist! They specialize in all thyroid diseases in addition to diabetes, etc.

[@aylahunny3754]

WHY isn’t most talking about it? Graves disease

[@richardfeleccia7224]

...that's what I'm talkin about!

[@user-qw1bb2tl5z]

Yes please also talk about thyroid nodules and RAI … and what happens after RAI

[@galemartinez6585]

I'm happy to report since 3/6/23 post partial Thyroidectomy with large nodule. The diet changes have led me to losing 46#, off 20 plus medications, including pain meds. BP has lowered since eating beets daily. Mensus stopped age 41, now 64. No eyebrows! I saved myself getting a 2nd Hip Replacement. That is just a few amazing changes❤ CPTSD, fibromyalgia, the Gut Microbium is the biggest challenge. Next, I plan to do your labs to check on metals. All while grieving my sister, who sadly was murdered last June and wants to drag a trial😢 Thanks to video cameras, justice will be served one day! I can choose this as my sister's way of saving "My life!"

[@chrisgrui1993]

Holy hell what a story. Hope you doing well now.

[@galemartinez6585]

@chrisgrui1993 Yes, thanks. I may write a book of how I changed my genetic family trauma. My Ancestry account documents so much. Wild when you look back.🧡

[@Clare-tea]

@@galemartinez6585can you share a few ideas here? Sorry to hear of things you have been through.

[@galemartinez6585]

The 1st thing I did to start was cutting all my intake by half, save it for later so my mind would know. Increase the time between meals, and when your stomach growls, you learn you won't die of hunger. For my low blood sugar, Dr. Mark Hyman suggests keeping a go pack always available. I keep a bag full of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. I have been hypoglycemic all my life if I don't eat enough protein. I get symptomatic when traveling.

[@galemartinez6585]

@@chrisgrui1993 considering I am amazed when my mind stops racing that I'm quite lucky, educating myself as a nurse helped to understand.

[@erinbrantley3206]

I am so glad i'm seeing a function medicine doctor

[@71suns]

I'm on Medicare. Won't pay for it or the Functional Medicine docs won't accept it as payment. The VERY LUCRATIVE MEDICINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX in the US is unconscionable.

[@maryjojouwstra3860]

Is that a licensed Dr?

[@Healingbeginswithyou]

How about for hyperthyroidism?

[@annedemarie]

Question doc. I’m 30 weeks prego. What would a TSH level of .3 and. FT4 level of .3 indicate? Hypo or hyperthyroidism? Test results are hard to interpret.

[@millsfinancialgroup]

Thank you Dr. Hyman. My girlfriend has hashimotos and I have been researching ways to help her fix this. Thanks for sharing this informatiom

[@girlanonymous]

It can’t be “fixed”…it can be managed and dosage of levothyroxine can eventually be lowered.

[@millsfinancialgroup]

@@girlanonymous that's not true. She is already seeing relief without medication. Please do not be on here spreading misinformation like you are a doctor. Treatment of symptoms naturally is a fix, Semantics

[@71suns]

​@@girlanonymouslevothyroxine doesn't work for a good number of people.

[@candaceion9622]

Check out DR.Berry. His wife had hashimoto disease and is completely healed.

[@candaceion9622]

​@@71sunsDr. Berry

[@kruyle1973]

I have congenital hypothyroidism, I was born without. What are your thoughts on NP thyroid?

[@donnavorbach215]

Do you have a chat on hyperthyroidism?

[@oliviatila288]

what will i do if i have hypo thyroid ,i have high colesterol n heart problem

[@WowYouReallyPostedThat]

This is great information. I have recently had a TSH test and was told it was 17.80 and now my doctor wants me to get a thyroid scan. I don't think she checked the Free T3, Free T4 and Thyroid antibodies. I need to inquire.

[@midwifemichelle]

You need HS-CRP, TPO and thyroglobulin tested (as well as Free T3 and Free T4). You probably also need a big diet change, and should do a functional LUGOL’s IODINE patch test, and then start supplementing. (Iodine must be Lugol’s 5%).

[@71suns]

​@@midwifemichelleThank you. Where would I find such a test?

[@AnneAlready]

@@71suns In my country a company called i-screen offers a "Comprehensive Thyroid Test" and an "Advanced Thyroid Check". You could search for either of those terms and a local service is likely to offer it. The comprehensive test checks more types of auto-antibodies and is more expensive.

[@andreatorraca8755]

How do you find a Functional Dr.?

[@erinbrantley3206]

I had a thyroid problem but it's better now. But then last results I had last summer

[@charvankerck9617]

dr mark . can you provide normal levels for those tests? and how to fix it ? i get lost in the scientific explanations. 😮😮 thanks. .

[@csb1143]

I take sea kelp for iodine. Eat 2 Brazil nuts a day for selenium. Eat gluten free. Support my liver with livatone and dandelion tea because it helps convert t3 t4. And castor oil packs over liver and thyroid.

[@MrBDezno]

Maybe check Dr. Ken Barry's videos. He describes what tests are part of a full thyroid panel.

[@annetteburchfield1067]

How do you get your doctor to actually treat it? instead of brushing it off as a side effect of age and being female?

[@nancyfahey7518]

Try different doctors. Took me 3 years within the same clinic.

[@ayy2193]

You might be able to treat yourself , if you read up enough on it and can get the right product in your area

[@annetteburchfield1067]

Live in a small rural town and the clinic won't let you change doctors.

[@ayy2193]

@@annetteburchfield1067 if you live in America they might allow you to order a NDT or T3:T4 product online but I don't know all the ins & outs , needs to be standardized, There's a nice blog on thyroid called thyroid patients ca I think

[@ayy2193]

@@annetteburchfield1067 besides there's things you can try instead of replacing , For example there's a Japanese study where women who were on 1g+ iodide a day lowered their intake and their thyroid hormone levels restored In America salt has high iodide. On the other hand if iodide is too low under 75mcg it can fix hypothyroid by eating more Another one is fixing iron deficiency or maybe copper deficiency if have this Possibly reducing estrogen if high as there's a link to high estrogen creating need for higher amounts of thyroid to work (things like high gamma vit e, or hesperidin from orange juice, potentially might lower estrogen but not sure on all the effects)

[@vihmake]

There was lots of talk about thyroid a couple of years ago. I was and am chronically depressed (which manifests itself as extreme fatigue, not as "sadness"). I also have many of the symptoms mentioned in the video. My GP agreed to do a thyroid test back then. Unfortunately, my result was on the border of the normal and hypo range so I didn't get a description :(

[@gallakochar4245]

🚩Look for YOUR NORMAL not the “range normal”… I do well between 2 - 3 Try homeopathy if doctor is not giving prescription. Try Plant Based Whole Food Vegan diet.

[@liwlopez9634]

Why almost no body talk about hyperthyroidism

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

they do, it's just that hyper turns INTO hypo, so it's super rare for someone to stay at that hyper phase. There is a lot that almost nobody talks about....step by step, one thing at a time.

[@user-vj5po8zy7y]

Can you suggest more natural remedies,minerals etc., that are not synthetic?❤

[@ayy2193]

Some things we need for good thyroid function are - 75mcg to 350 mcg iodide in diet (but not too much more as otherwise it reverses into worsening hypothyroidism) (cow's milk is a good source or goats milk if can't tolerate) (salt in America is already loaded with it) - need to be out of iron deficiency and probably copper deficiency - need some carbohydrate intake - maybe need some selenium, found in meat - need to avoid PUFA polyunsaturated fats (seed oils) as they inhibit thyroid - maybe need to lower estrogen if it's too high, with things like hesperidin in orange juice potentially

[@csb1143]

I take sea kelp for iodine, eat 2 Brazil nuts a day for selenium. I have also have read if your liver is off it can mess with your thyroid, so supporting your liver should also help because it helps convert t3 t4, so I take livatone and drink dandelion tea. Then you can use castor oil packs on your liver and over your thyroid.

[@csb1143]

I take sea kelp for iodine. Eat 2 Brazil nuts a day for selenium. Eat gluten free. Support my liver with livatone and dandelion tea because it helps convert t3 t4. And castor oil packs over liver and thyroid.

[@TheFracturedfuture]

​@@ayy2193Good info. Thank you for that.

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

Sea moss.

[@parveenpathak3255]

Dr Mark is it ok to consume heir loom corn in order to avoid gluten ? Thank you so much for sharing the amazing info on thyroid!🙏♥️

[@les9058]

Try Quinoa or sweet potatoes....

[@sw6118]

Corn is gluten free. GMO foods bother some people.

[@user-xo2ex9gm8n]

What are your thoughts on EMF's (Electromagnetic Frequencies) affecting many aspects of our health and wellbeing? Thank-you Dr. ✨❤️✨

[@now591]

Its another major disaster being covered up. Absolutely detrimental to health.

[@user-xo2ex9gm8n]

@@now591 Yes I agree 💯💯💯 👍

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

I was just going to comment. Every one who says "I do this right and that right"...meanwhile, on their 'smart' devices all day and night, never read paper books, glued to anti-social media, etc. HUGE. EMFs are huuuuuge and are destroying more than people want to see because they are so flipping addicted!

[@photo80sjeff84]

Fatigue 24/7...tried everything. 55 Male, but some mornings feel like 75.😢Hypothyroid

[@martinlang9615]

Same. 53 yo male that definitely had hypothyroidism for decades! Only just within “normal” range in the last bloods thanks to 8 months Carnivore. But still have severe fatigue. Aching lower back pain, joint pain at times. A while ago I was busy and didn’t know I was being bitten my mozzies. For two plus weeks had painful welts everywhere. Never had that issue before. Thinking minerals as down, yet bloods didn’t show this, so IDK. So frustrating, so much for modern medicine. Useless

[@ayy2193]

What have you 2 tried for fixing thyroid so far?

[@csb1143]

I take sea kelp for iodine. Eat 2 Brazil nuts a day for selenium. Eat gluten free. Support my liver with livatone and dandelion tea because it helps convert t3 t4. And castor oil packs over liver and thyroid.

[@KathYoder5256]

I haven't felt well since the traumatic birth of my last baby 30 years ago. I went for years not understanding why I felt so awful. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Then later I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Finding a Dr to treat me properly has not been easy. Since I still don't feel the best I question if my functional Dr is treating me the right way, or is it just the illness.

[@Fiawordweaver]

All my primary doctors since 1990’s when I was diagnosed with hashimotos have shamed me for my weight. Calories in calories out. Exercise. Regardless of fatigue. Thank you for reaching out to the masses. I came to the conclusion that western docs know didlee about hashimotos hypothyroidism.

[@now591]

Rockefellas hijacked western medicine more than 100 years ago.

[@ayy2193]

Do you have a vitamin d deficiency also with that?

[@christinao8877]

Yes, my endocrinologist said I do have hashimoto’s but is doing nothing beside Synthroid to treat it.

[@travelinggirl6681]

@@christinao8877 You also need T3 med like Cytomel to feel good. It goes directly to work unlike T4 only (ex: Synthroid) which almost no one feels relief from symptoms when taking it. T4 has to be converted but the T3 doesn't.

[@juanpe8512]

Many thanks dr Hyman, very interesting and useful information indeed I am 39 years old (1,75 m / 67 kg), engineer, I have been always very sportive and active person and I had a burn-out 1 year ago. Since then, I've experienced a depth psychological and physical depression, a real descent to hell. I was diagnosticated hypothyroidism in September 2023, because of my symptoms (fatigue, cold intolerance, Raynaud syndrome, low libido, dry skin, brain fog, depression, > 300 Total cholesterol, LDL=190 .... ) and my low T3 (TSH=1,5 / Free T4 = 14 / Free T3 = 2,25). I've been really in a hopeless state all that time. I didn't take any medication but starting to reduce stress (less sport activity, psychotherapy, meditation, breathwork ....) I started taken antidepressants (Escitalopram) at end of February 2024, prescribed by a psychiatrist. Just after that, my global state degenerate even more. Headaches, and so a deep fatigue, that I am in a sick leave since then and I've almost stopped all sport activity. One month after, I also started taking T3 medication (liothyronine) and Testosterone gel, prescribed also by my practitioner. I see no significant changes after I've started taking those medications. So firstly, I stopped taking antidepressant; secondly, I started carnivore diet 3 weeks ago; and finally, I decided to stop taking also Thyroid medication and Testosterone gel this week. Since then, my Resting Heart Rate has increased and also my HRV has decreased since never before. Some days I've noticed less anxiety, more energy and I've restarting the sport. But other days I am still feeling so fatigated and horrible. I've done a blood test 1 week ago and I am waiting the results. Any idea or similar experience, that would help me to get out of this abyss that I am living please?

[@carenilene]

Add Joel ram Ipdine

[@carenilene]

Take Iodine. Either Ioderol tablets, or Lugal drops. Iodine is amazing. Your whole body needs it. Safe.

[@carenilene]

I ordeal and Lug old iodine drops at Amazon

[@carenilene]

Lugol's Iodine solution

[@ethereal369]

The reason levothyroxine (Synthroid) doesnt work well for most people is that it only supplies T4, but not T3. You need BOTH. Ask your foctor for a full thyroid panel & antibodies and tell them you'd like to switch to Armour Thyroid. It's a natural source (pig) of thyroid hormone, closely related to human thyroid, much more effective than the synthetic levothyroxine. Natural thyroid will likely make a significant difference if you suffer from hypothyroidism symptoms.

[@SAS-vx1jk]

I did that but it became just too expensive. UK prices. Now in NHS T3 through consultant. £180 in UK. £5 in France

[@motivationalchannel7385]

Doc which ligts are good LED or old bulbs which one is Harmful

[@donaldwashington9017]

😮 WOW!! Dr.. what's the on going soulation???

[@csb1143]

I take sea kelp for iodine. Eat 2 Brazil nuts a day for selenium. Eat gluten free. Support my liver with livatone and dandelion tea because it helps convert t3 t4. And castor oil packs over liver and thyroid.

[@kerriesutton5567]

Thank you for this information. I eat keto and fast. One small meal at lunch and big meal at dinner. No sugar or gluten. My last labs indicated low tsh so my Levothyroxine was reduced to 50 mcg qd. I am tired and cold. My cholesterol is 314. Down from 483.

[@clean4him]

My wellness Dr told me that Levothyroxine was pretty much worthless! I had to search for this Dr to prescribe blonde tidal hormones (bioidentical) 60 miles away! He prescribed NP (armour) the closest thing to human! I've been sleeping better but I'm still cold! My dosage may still need adjusting although it just got doubled! I feel like I'm my own Dr sometime!

[@Kelly-Anne231]

I wonder if growing and eating sprouts and micro greens are a good idea then? Because I grow and eat them!

[@nireeburr]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 1:10 all that but fit

[@nancyfahey7518]

I think my problem, besides depression, is burnt out adrenals. Because I had a total hysterectomy back in my 30's. My depression says, "oh I don't want to be here at the gym" but with slow and steady on the bike to warm up I'm good and find I'm there around an hour. 👍 Btw I had to figure this out on my own research.

[@martinlang9615]

Thanks for that, I’ll look further into this.

[@ayy2193]

Worth a look into vitamin b5 relationship to that maybe

[@nancyfahey7518]

I've been taking a B-complex with my first coffee in the morning. Absolutely helps. Then at daybreak I take a B-1. I'll check out the B-5, thanks.

[@ayy2193]

@@nancyfahey7518 Ah, i think b5 can help raise cortisol by increasing cholesterol in the adrenals, But probably don't want high cortisol either right, So ovaries completely removed , do u have highly stressed overthinking mind with trouble sleeping? I've heard some women have success replacing progesterone (natural bioidentical form) after this taking during evenings, as production is missing from no ovaries

[@csb1143]

I take sea kelp for iodine. Eat 2 Brazil nuts a day for selenium. Eat gluten free. Support my liver with livatone and dandelion tea because it helps convert t3 t4. And castor oil packs over liver and thyroid. Ashwaganda and vit c is great for adrenals.

[@earthmamma85]

I’ve asked several Doctors to do a full thyroid screening, each said no need and one flat out told me no. I have a new doctor and we will see what she says. If the answer is no I’m going to find a company that will. So any suggestions would be appreciated. I have been experiencing several symptoms of thyroid issues for 7 years. On and off. I have a family history of thyroid disease… mom, grandmother and great grandmother. So I’m not sure why I get denied the testing. If anyone has any information on a functional doctor’s in Missouri…

[@orangemoonglows2692]

the next time a doctor refuses to get those labs, you should ask them to chart in their notes that in light of your symptoms and family history, he/she declined patient request for thyroid screening.

[@sarahwong5592]

You can order your own labs on the internet without a doctor. Dr. Ken Berry mentions a particular company in one of his videos, but there are many that do it.

[@Kellzmcd]

I have hashimotos hypothyrodism (diagnosed about 4yrs ago), now have EM erythromelalgia. My question does EM show up if im still hypo and under treated or does it have nothing to do with hashimotos. I'm on armour thyroid.

[@iss8504]

Hey, during perimenopause ie during 40s you often have thyroid issues

[@vanessac1965]

Levothyroxine affects gaba glutamine balance so it can cause anxiety, especially if you're stressed, levothyroxine can cause you to make reverse t3 which harms thyroid. It also affects histaminase so you may have allergy like symptoms: I had itchy skin. I am now addressing sibo instead as there is a found link between hypothyroidism and sibo. Btw, there's a correlation between much higher cancer rates and long term levothyroxine use.

[@ninamed]

what about armour?

[@shawnpeters2196]

How does levothyroxine cause cancer ?

[@passionatesingle]

I have been on thyroxine since 1998. I have never had problems whatsoever.

[@Acts-1322]

Mark Hyman: eliminate pretty much all foods except expensive supplements, salmon organ meat and a couple veggies... purify your air, water, skin, don't use any soaps, exercise & do breath work all day, buy a red light and sauna, sleep 9 hours every night

[@valeriekaye3354]

Good luck with all that in today's typical world. People would love to do those things but still have to work and run a household. Hopefully if they do the best they can, despite conventional medicine, they'll get better.

[@Acts-1322]

@@valeriekaye3354 read the sarcasm in my comment.

[@NayNay-zm5ln]

Great information. What is the cost of alllllll these tests? Will insurance cover them?

[@csb1143]

I take sea kelp for iodine. Eat 2 Brazil nuts a day for selenium. Eat gluten free. Support my liver with livatone and dandelion tea because it helps convert t3 t4. And castor oil packs over liver and thyroid.

[@dbdesigning]

Very expensive out of pocket and way too many insurance providers will not cover it. Check your policy

[@colinlee8523]

Very valuable podcast. Look for a good Functional Dr., who takes your insurance. They can order tests using proper codes for insurance. Some deeper level tests may be out of pocket. Between LabCorp & Quest Diags, I prefer Quest for lab results explanations and normal ranges are on line without you taking the test. Both also offer some common test panels. But you will likely need a Functional Dr to help interpret & make recommendations, such as supplements. A good nutritionist as well as a Functional Dr. is not easy to find. Allergist also. I haven’t used him, but check out Dr Hyman’s services.

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

step one to true health -- NOTHING that helps, is covered. I had to learned that in the past three years going broke getting well again. Better than having money and being disabled. You can make the money back......insurance is in bed with the ones who don't want you well. Save yourself frustration.

[@71suns]

​@@dbdesigningTHE VERY LUCRATIVE MEDICINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX is about PROFIT MARGINS not health. Too many Americans don't really get that. It's an industry. A medicine industry with a corporate mindset.

[@daniellemcspadden5515]

I am hypothyroid-- Hashi-- I came off my Synthroid in February to have a Thyroid Uptake scan done which was 2 weeks ago. Hope to hear about my results tomorrow. However, I feel so good being off my Synthroid. Its been 9 weeks since I've been off of it now. While on it, i would have cardiac events like tachycardia early in the mornings when id wake up. My heart rate would jump up to 144 bpm . Made me feel like i was having a heart attack. I have not had one of those episodes since I've been off the medication. Im terrified of going back on any thyroid meds once they tell me my results from my thyroid scan. What would be your opinion on how to start back on something ??

[@melisapelin4038]

I am diagnosed with hypothyroidism, but for some reason I have all the hyper symptoms

[@WendyRandall]

Same . I’ve never heard anyone else say this. I don’t feel like I need levo but I now I’ve stated do worry about what I could be doing to my other organs by not taking the meds to correct this .

[@mayraolvera1459]

I need a good holistic dosctor,but they charge so much I went to one and it was 500 for just the first visit I'm was not able to get my test done I need help so bad

[@janetlombardi2314]

Very interesting. Do you think this may cause vitiligo as I believe this is an autoimmune condition. Thank you

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

yes

[@beverlyhayward5907]

Is there any study about the autoimmune conditions linked to vaccines use? I had mandatory flu shots yearly and hep B then came down with Hashimoto’s and a year later SLE.

[@ireye8733]

I talked with more people who have an autoimmune disease after hepatitis B shot. A woman with ankylosing spondylitis. And some other people.. Its for sure a thing

[@daniellemcspadden5515]

My antibodies were very high as well ..

[@melissasmuse]

Low?!! I have high thyroid!! Please help with Graves’ disease!! Too often no one talks about it!!

[@chloeuntrau4588]

yes...me too...

[@katiea.244]

Settle down.

[@darlenew5002]

Yes, I have hyperthyroidism as well. I wish there’s more information about it.

[@Notsorandomwalk]

Change your diet to help heal!

[@Notsorandomwalk]

Curious what is considered to be the normal range at night, when levels naturally go lower.

[@angelaharrah7784]

You just described me...and i do have Hashimotos...and heart problems so....i started on carnivorian foods and in 5 days im a brand new person..and my hair is growing and thichickening...and shinny right before my eyes..and ive lost 8 pounds...and the word looks like i have a bright filter on ..(.and ive not lost my train of thought..in the last 3days)... praising the GodS

[@janeta3509]

What were your heart problems? I have hashis, 16 years on thyroid hormone. For over a year I've been experiencing palpitations That wake me up in the middle of the night and coincide with hot flashes. Had a full cardiac workup and they don't see anything of concern. so the heart is not the cause of the palpitations.