Thyroid conditions affect roughly 1 in 8 women- could you be one of them? Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, function medicine expert joins on episode 49 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share her experience of living with autoimmune disease and empowering those affected to live their best health.    Dr. Bojana shares her intimate story of discovering her own diagnosis as the impetus for her journey from internal medicine to functional medicine. She shares that women are 5-8 times more likely to develop thyroid disease than men and the doctors discuss symptoms of thyroid disfunction Including fatigue, weight gain and anemia. The doctors lament that these symptoms are often overlooked or brushed off as symptoms of classic aging conditions.    Dr. Bojana explains the appropriate time to ask your doctor to get tested for antibodies and explains lifestyle and nutrition interventions that can positively (or negatively!) impact your thyroid function. Gut health, Vitamin D, stress management and Brazil nuts are all mentioned- tune in for specific guidance and Dr. Bojana’s top Practically Healthy tip for wellness.    To learn more about Dr. Bojana, visit her website at drbojana.com or follow her at @dr_bojana.