Ep. 15: Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism- Root Causes and the Functional Difference with Dr. Kathryn Heidt
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Hashimoto's is one of the most common autoimmune diseases and one of the most under diagnosed. In this episode, Dr. Kathryn Heidt, a doctor of Functional Medicine who focuses on women's health and optimization, explains the root causes of Hashimoto's and what you can do to reverse it and feel like yourself again. She explains why the thyroid is especially susceptible to attack from the immune system, what labs to run to get a diagnosis faster, how estrogen plays a major role in the development of Hashimoto's and other autoimmune diseases, and most importantly what changes you can make to see improvements in your symptoms and even in your lab panels. Dr. Kathryn Heidt is a functional provider who started her career in Biochemistry that ultimately led her to her doctorate in chiropractic and functional certifications thereafter. She is the owner of her private practice, Foundations Functional Medicine, near Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kathryn strives to bring applicable, achievable health and healing goals to her patients and primarily works with women's health and optimization. She lives in Charlotte with her husband and their two dogs, River and Loki. To connect with Dr. Heidt, follow her on her instagram account- https://www.instagram.com/dr_heidt/ To schedule a FREE consultation with Coach Dillon Searcy and I and get a roadmap to identifying your triggers and reducing your inflammation so you can stop surviving and start thriving, send an email request to [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/theautoimmuneentrepreneur/ https://www.hatchpath.io/profile/3ddYvY6GZKhGfBEqmWmb4A7tUPn2
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