Ep13 Thyroid & Hashimotos - Misconceptions & Autoimmune Support with Melissa Briggs
Description
In this week’s episode, I am joined by a dear friend and colleague of mine, Melissa Briggs who runs 'Elixir Naturopathy' in Brisbane, to discuss everything thyroid and Hashimoto's. Mel has been through her own thyroid journey which has driven her passion to support people in this space.
As Naturopaths, thyroid health is a huge aspect of what we can support really really well - if I do say so myself!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Best thyroid tests to get done - do not just accept TSH test and that "everything is fine with your thyroid"
- What is Hashimoto's - many people get disagnosed with it but get no explanation about what it is.
- Pregnancy & thyroid health - 1st Trimester foetus is dependant on Mum's thyroid hormones + link with miscarriage
- Risk factors linked to thyroid disease
- Why thyroxine does not actually help Hashimoto's
- How gut health & foods impact Hashimoto's immensley
- Nutrients & common deficiencies linked with thyroid issues
- Importance of checking for iodine deficiency
You can find Mel @elixirnaturopathy
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