Not all thyroid supplements are equally effective – in fact, some can actually make your hypothyroid symptoms worse. You might have come across the mistaken belief that hypothyroidism is caused by a nutritional deficiency of iodine, tyrosine, or thyroid glandulars. This is an outdated theory from the 1950s and ‘60s that unfortunately still persists today. In actuality, iodine and tyrosine are not the best options for those with Hashimoto’s – and thyroid glandulars should never be used as a...

It’s an incredibly common question among hypothyroid patients: what’s the best diet for hypothyroidism? While specific diet plans can certainly make a profound impact, for the best results you have to tailor your diet to your individual needs. Outdated myths persist when it comes to the best diets for hypothyroidism, and we should tackle some of those before moving ahead into the best diet options for you. Learn more in this podcast episode or in my course, Hashimoto's: Solving the...

You might not realize just how many chemicals you encounter on a day-to-day basis. Each of us is routinely exposed to thousands of different chemicals – many of which can impact your thyroid health. Some of these chemicals are cleared out of the body through liver “biotransformation.” Commonly called detoxification, this is the process through which liver enzymes convert chemicals into water-soluble compounds that can be properly eliminated through sweat, urine, and feces. Chemicals that can...

If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, you should know low thyroid function can impact your gut health. This is why it’s important to properly manage the underlying mechanisms of your hypothyroidism. An intimate relationship exists between your gastrointestinal tract and your thyroid, with each affecting the other. The health of the stomach, gut microbiome, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and large intestine are all interrelated with thyroid function. Additionally, the inflammation and...

If you're like 3/4 of Americans, you suffer from IBS, diarrhea, acid reflux, constipation, abdominal pain, leaky gut, SIBO, bloating and gas, and so on. In this podcast Dr. Kharrazian explains the number-one rule he follows when working with any gut health patient: Start at the top and work your way down. If you are trying to improve your microbiome but your gallbladder is congested, you likely won't be successful. If you have IBS symptoms but you're not addressing low stomach hydrochloric...

You may have heard of leaky gut but did you know you can get leaky brain too? The most common symptoms are brain fog and slower mental speed, but an intestinal blood-brain barrier plays a role in numerous brain disorders. Learn more in this episode and from great viewer questions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mold toxicity is a silent factor a lot of people don’t consider when rooting out causes for chronic health issues. Because most of its signs and symptoms are invisible to everyone else, it often goes unsuspected until symptoms become disabling. Many factors can play a role in mold toxicity, from water damage in your home, school, or workplace, to indoor humidity levels, genetic susceptibility, and your unique immune function. In this podcast, Dr. Kharrazian explains how mold toxicity occurs,...

Low stomach acid and gallbladders sludge are very common gut issues in Americans. Low stomach acid can lead to symptoms such as acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, belching and bloating, and discomfort after eating meats and proteins. Gallbladder sludge can lead to belching and bloating, burping up fish oil capsules, and discomfort after eating fats. Both of these disorders lead to problems throughout the digestive tract and can raise your risk of chronic disease. Instead of always reaching...

In this episode, Dr. Kharrazian goes over the primary mechanisms of histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). But first, make sure you even have these conditions as these diagnoses are being tossed around a little too casually these days. While the low-histamine diet may reduce symptoms, it does not necessarily address the underlying causes and it deprives you of cultured foods, which support microbiome diversity. Additionally, MCAS is a very serious condition, so make...

Chronic bloating and abdominal distention are common gut health complaints. In this podcast, Dr. Kharrazian covers the primary causes of bloating and how to start implementing solutions. Multiple things can cause bloating, with the underlying mechanisms depending on the individual. You must work north-to-south in the GI tract to identify where your issues lie. Brain-based mechanisms, chewing, stomach health, pancreatic and gallbladder function, microbiome health, motility, and SIBO are...

Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, impacts your skin, hair, nails, joints, body inflammation, systemic inflammation—all of which affect your physical appearance. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s, a disorder that causes the immune system to attack and destroy the thyroid gland. It is an incurable condition but can typically be driven into remission through evidence-backed nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Hashimoto's creates a...

What happens to your health when your thyroid hormones are low? In this episode, Dr. Kharrazian talks about the various conditions that can cause low thyroid hormones, including Hashimoto’s disease, improper hormone conversion, and incorrect hormone replacement. He then goes through the impact of thyroid hormone deficiency on different systems in the body and how that can affect symptoms and health. Of particular concern is the impact of neglect or misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism on the brain...

Gluten is a much more complex topic than most people realize. First of all, most gluten sensitivity testing is extremely limited as it only tests alpha gliadin. The truth is, people can react to many different portions of wheat, including the lectins in wheat agglutinin, and various other gliadans besides alpha gliadin. Unless you screen for an immune reactivity to all of these compounds using ELISA testing, you may end up with a false negative result. Secondly, people can have varying...

PANDAS and PANS are autoimmune brain disorders that affect children in the aftermath of a strep infection or other infections. Symptoms include sensory, emotional, or movement disorders. These conditions are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and inappropriately treated. In this talk, I explain what causes PANDAS and PANS, lab testing, management strategies, and expected challenges in working with children. I then answer listener questions. Support this show...

Do you suffer from fatigue, brain fog, depression, cognitive issues, mood or psychiatric issues, or memory loss? A gluten sensitivity manifests neurologically in 2/3 of people — most people do not have gut symptoms in response to gluten. Researchers call gluten sensitivity a neurological disease. Yet gluten sensitivity is significantly under diagnosed due to incomplete testing. If you have brain fog, cognitive, mood, psychiatric, or fatigue issues, you need to listen to this podcast....

Many people think their autoimmune management depends on diet. While diet plays a key role, it does not go the full distance for everyone. The autoimmune journey involves finding your underlying mechanisms and triggers. They are different for everyone...and they are not always obvious. First, you have to know what the possible triggers are. Research has identified quite a few. Then you have to know how to find them, and what to do about them. In this podcast, I go over the top 10 most common...

It takes the average autoimmune patient 10 years and visiting 20 doctors before receiving an autoimmune diagnosis. There is very little medical training on autoimmunity and the disease must be quite advanced before doctors can intervene. In the meantime, patients suffer not knowing what to do. As a result, you must take charge of your own health and education when it comes to autoimmunity. Ample research exists on strategies to manage autoimmunity and drive it into remission. I see my...