Mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of our cells. They use oxygen to convert glucose to an energy-storing molecule called ATP, which plays a role in numerous functions involved in neurotransmission, muscle contraction, DNA and RNA synthesis, and more.

With thyroid hormones playing a vital role in regulating energy production within the mitochondria, the relationship between thyroid health and mitochondrial function is critical to our well-being.

Today I’m discussing the relationship between thyroid health and mitochondrial function and why balanced thyroid hormone levels are needed to maintain optimal mitochondrial function and overall health.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- The effects of oxidative stress on the mitochondria
- How thyroid hormones stimulate energy production and mitochondrial formation
- The connection between autoimmune conditions and mitochondrial dysfunction
- How thyroid medications can impact mitochondrial health
- The potential effects of beta blockers on mitochondrial function
- Common factors that contribute to mitochondrial damage
- Selenium's role in thyroid health and its protective effects on mitochondria

As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/how-does-the-thyroid-affect-the-mitochondria/.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

It can be challenging to navigate your thyroid healing journey outside of conventional medical recommendations. While there is definitely a time and place for medication, for many people it isn’t the only option and a natural approach may be more desirable.

In today’s Save My Thyroid Audit, I’m talking to Paula, who was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and later fired by her endocrinologist when she chose to follow a natural treatment approach. Unfortunately, this is common for patients seeking alternative treatment options. In this episode, Paula and I discuss why she decided to try natural treatments, her experience with the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet and herbal supplements, the significant health improvements she’s seen so far, my recommendations for continued reduction of her symptoms, why individualized care is essential, addressing both physical and emotional aspects of thyroid health, and more.

While this isn’t the same as my comprehensive consultations with patients, I’m confident you’ll find this conversation valuable. If you would like to apply for an audit with me, you can do so by visiting https://SaveMyThyroid.com/audit. Enjoy the episode!






To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/managing-graves-disease-without-methimazole-save-my-thyroid-audit-188/.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Like many people, I’ve added sea salt to my food for years. Although sea salt is often praised for its trace minerals, there are a number of concerns to think about when considering whether using sea salt would contribute positively to overall health.

Today I’m exploring the three main concerns about sea salt and thyroid health and why I recommend it to most of my patients.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The trace minerals found in sea salt and their benefits.
- Iodine's role and effects on thyroid health
- The necessity of minerals from sea salt
- The link between excess salt and autoimmune diseases
- Implications of microplastics in sea salt
- What research shows about microplastic contamination in sea salt
- Weighing risks vs. benefits of consuming sea salt

As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/3-concerns-with-sea-salt-and-thyroid-health/.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

“The Superwoman Syndrome runs deep for emotional eaters.” - Tricia Nelson

Emotional eating is a complex issue that many people face where they’re using food as a coping mechanism to deal with stress, anxiety, or other emotional challenges. Unfortunately, using food to feel better or as a distraction never pays off and typically leads to a cycle of overeating, guilt, and further emotional distress, making it difficult to establish a healthy relationship with food.

The key to starting to shift this pattern is to understand the underlying causes. The solution will not come through dieting but through a lifestyle shift and the development of healthier coping strategies.

Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Emotional Eating Expert, Tricia Nelson. Tricia lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. She is a TEDx speaker, whose talk has garnered over 2 million views on YouTube and the author of the #1 bestselling book, Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. Tricia is the host of the popular podcast, The Heal Your Hunger Show, and has spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality.

In this conversation, Tricia and I discuss why people use food for emotional reasons, Tricia’s struggles with weight and emotional eating, the need to address underlying emotional issues, her strategies for making sustainable life changes, practical tips for managing emotional eating, and more. Enjoy the episode!







To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/overcome-emotional-eating-with-tricia-nelson-187/.

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Many patients have thyroid antibodies for both Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s, with some combination of the main three types: thyroid peroxidase, thyroglobulin, and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin.

Today, I’m sharing a brief overview of these antibodies, whether your approach should be different depending on which antibodies are present, why it’s important to address the Triad of Autoimmunity, and the need for individualized strategies for symptom management.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Understanding the three main thyroid antibodies: TPO, TG, and TSI
- The Triad of Autoimmunity
- Four categories of triggers: food, stress, chemicals, and infections
- Why I advocate for addressing the immune system aspect
- Individualized symptom management strategies
- Identifying and addressing multiple triggers when managing thyroid antibodies

As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/what-approach-should-i-take-if-i-have-the-antibodies-for-both-graves-disease-and-hashimotos/.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Though I typically prefer a natural treatment route, there are times when thyroid medication is the best option. That said, monitoring thyroid hormone levels is crucial to ensuring that the best treatment choices are made as you progress on your thyroid healing journey.

In today’s Save My Thyroid Audit, I’m talking to Kim, someone who was experiencing hypothyroid symptoms and is likely dealing with Hashimoto’s. After her diagnosis, Kim was taking Armour Thyroid for 15 years, and she started noticing hyperthyroid symptoms. In this episode, Kim and I discuss her journey with various thyroid medications, how dietary changes have impacted her symptoms, the importance of comprehensive and ongoing testing, the role of stress in thyroid health, and more.

While this isn’t the same as my comprehensive consultations with patients, I’m confident you’ll find this conversation valuable. If you would like to apply for an audit with me, you can do so by visiting https://SaveMyThyroid.com/audit. Enjoy the episode!






To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/taking-too-much-thyroid-hormone-save-my-thyroid-audit-186/.

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Liver biochemical abnormalities are seen in 15-76% of patients with untreated thyrotoxicosis - that is, those not taking antithyroid medication. This liver dysfunction is typically related to direct injury to the liver, comorbid heart failure, and associated autoimmune conditions. The good news is that, in most cases, liver enzymes can return to normal without lasting damage to the liver.

Today, I’m exploring what the research shows about liver dysfunction in those with hyperthyroidism. I’m talking about the relationship between untreated hyperthyroidism and liver enzyme abnormalities, potential causes, and the importance of monitoring liver function in hyperthyroid patients.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- Causes of liver dysfunction in those with hyperthyroidism
- How antithyroid medications can affect liver enzymes
- Specific liver enzymes impacted by untreated hyperthyroidism
- The relationship between elevated alkaline phosphatase and bone density concerns
- The correlation between heart failure and more severe liver dysfunction
- Autoimmune conditions that can impact liver health

As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/can-hyperthyroidism-cause-liver-dysfunction/.

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

“Standing in the flow of energy that the natural world offers is foundational to health.” - Dr. Catherine Clinton

The chemical/mechanical model has produced such an incredible paradigm in health. Diet, lifestyle, supplementation, and functional medicine testing are a crucial part of many people’s paths to optimizing their health. At the same time, many of us are doing it all but hit roadblocks in recovery that require incorporating new tools and strategies, like those offered by quantum biology.

Getting back into the context of the natural world through coherence, grounding, and sunlight is a free, accessible, and powerful approach that can make a profound difference to someone’s health. Today I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Caroline Clinton to explore the topic of quantum biology. Dr. Catherine is a licensed naturopathic physician who has spent over 16 years helping people overcome their health issues. She has learned how our quantum biological system is intimately and inseparably connected to the world around us and has seen the benefits for her own health and those of her patients.

In this conversation, Dr. Catherine and I discuss her experiences with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Lyme disease, and ulcerative colitis, how she first learned about quantum biology's impact on health, the benefits of grounding, sunlight exposure, and coherence, the significant positive impact of aligning with natural elements to support healing and maintain health, and more. Enjoy the episode!







To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/going-beyond-diet-lifestyle-and-testing-with-dr-catherine-clinton-185/.

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/