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Thyroid dysfunction is 2-3x higher within the T1D population. Today's guest, Dr. Sandra Indacochea Sobel, a board-certified Endocrinologist, answers your listener questions, and we delve into the crucial topics of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, preventative lifestyle medicine, the role of biotin in blood work, and so much more!Time Stamps:  (06:13) Dr. Sobel's connection to Lauren's dad's T1D diagnosis(09:10) The misdiagnosis of T2D(10:13) Disease-modifying therapies for T1D(11:00) The importance of antibody screenings (13:50) Hypothyroidism(14:10) Hyperthyroidism (14:32) Statistics on thyroid disease and autoimmune disorder(17:36) Signs & Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in women (19:57) A word of caution on diagnosis (20:34) Vacation(24:00) Hashimotos Disease (26:00) Thyroid Studies (28:17) Preventing hypothyroidism & lifestyle (32:10) Preventative care & blue zones (35:00) The problem of cardiometabolic disease & younger generations(35:38) Sleep and time perspective in the US(37:58) Cortisol, sleep, and the thyroid (40:10) Overemphasizing exercise and nutrition(42:14) Sleep, stress mitigation, and healthy social engagements (44:44) How to approach a Hashimoto diagnosis (46:56) How to lessen thyroid disorder symptoms once medicated(49:53) Whole foods defined (53:18) Normal TSH, Slightly free T4 (57:00) Biotin and supplements (58:38) Is there a connection between T1D, thyroid disorder, and blood sugar?What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.Sign up for our upcoming Masterclass: The Blueprint to Your Best A1C YetLearn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE. Find Dr. Sobel on Instagram HERE Listen to Dr. Sobel on Episode 24.Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan. 

Our latest episode delves into the lesser-known but impactful T3 Syndrome, a growing concern often overlooked in conventional thyroid assessments.

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, we learn what treatment with Hashimoto's can look like with normal TSH levels. What you will learn: ⁠What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis?⁠ ⁠How is Hashimoto's thyroiditis diagnosed?⁠ ⁠What does it mean if TSH levels are normal?⁠ ⁠Is medication necessary for normal TSH levels?⁠ ⁠How else is Hashimoto's thyroiditis managed?⁠ ⁠Check out our blog and read the full article here.⁠ About Paloma Health: ⁠⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠ is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.  ⁠⁠⁠Become a member⁠⁠⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout. Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. 

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How would you address normal TSH, but low T4?    Well, the first thing I'd do is I'd look at your T3. For those of you who aren't familiar with thyroid hormones, TSH tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormone. T4 is the precursor. T3 is the active hormone.    If your TSH is normal, that means that your pituitary is receiving the proper messages from your thyroid gland.   But if your T4 is low I would ask; is your T3 normal or high? If your T3 is high, then you're probably just converting it very rapidly. If your T3 is low —  then even though your pituitary appears to be receiving the right signals, you're not making enough thyroid hormone.   In fact, it would become unclear whether your pituitary is actually making the right signal because if your T4 and your T3 are low, your TSH should be high because your pituitary should be saying, "wait a second, T4 and T3 are low, so I need to make more of the message, TSH, to tell the thyroid gland to kick into gear."   If T4 and T3 are both on the lowish side and the TSH is normal. I would then look to the pituitary.   In terms of nutritional issues, I think the big things that you're looking at are calories, carbohydrate, and body fat — because the pituitary is overwhelmingly asking the question, do I have enough energy in the short term and the long term to engage in the health-promoting, long-term investments that thyroid hormone governs?    Those are many, like all the biological peacocking, like making nice hair, and making nice skin, and making things look nice. It’s also protecting your tissues from damage. Then the big, thing is if you're in the right age bracket, is fertility.   So, if your pituitary is not making as much TSH as it should, then that's basically saying your brain perceives that you don't have enough energy on hand, and that means either your body fat's too low, your calories are too low, or your carbs are too low —  because those are the big signals that your brain is going to use.   As mentioned int the Nutrition in Neuroscience series that I did all of these releasing hormones that govern the endocrine system require copper, vitamin C, zinc, and glycine.    So bottom line is; look at is body fat, calories, and carbs. But the next layer to peel back would be; vitamin C and copper especially, and zinc and glycine in the background.   This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here:https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2019/02/09/ask-anything-nutrition-feb-1-2019/    If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Understanding if you have a high TSH is SO important because it will help you understand how well your thyroid is functioning. TSH is produced by your pituitary gland in your brain and it tells your thyroid gland to produce more hormone. A high TSH is associated with LOW thyroid hormone (which can be confusing but it's because of feedback loops in the brain). The higher your TSH gets the more hypothyroid you will become and the more symptoms you will experience. There is a difference between a NORMAL TSH and an OPTIMAL TSH. Your doctor will try to say that a high TSH is defined as anything greater than 4.5 or 5.5. But the optimal TSH level is anything less than 2.0 to 2.5 (depending on which study you look at). My recommendation is to keep your TSH less than 2.0 because MOST people will experience side effects as their TSH rises above 2.0. The symptoms of a high TSH include: Weight gain Hair loss Infertility Fatigue Muscle pain/chronic pain Dry skin Decreased heart rate Decreased body temperature Depression Brain fog Menstrual problems Constipation The higher your TSH gets the MORE symptomatic you will become. So a mildly elevated TSH is only associated with mild weight gain/fatigue but as your TSH gets higher and higher you will continue to gain weight and feel poorly. Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone production and conversion: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3... - For hair loss: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... - For weight management: https://www.restartmed.com/product/gu... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/fu... - For gut health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ul... - For energy and adrenal health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/po... I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d... This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Brittany Henderson, MD, ECNU is board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, with advanced training in thyroid disorders, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves Disease, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she graduated in the top 10% of at her class at Northeastern Ohio Medical University, where she received the honor of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA). She completed her endocrinology fellowship training under a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research-training grant at Duke University Medical Center. She then served as Medical Director for the Thyroid and Endocrine Tumor Board at Duke University Medical Center and as Clinical Director for the Thyroid and Endocrine Neoplasia Clinic at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Topics discussed in this episode include: How to interpret my thyroid results? Why did I get this? Is it something I did? Thyroid controls nearly all body systems: heart, weight, brain, bowel. Testing and diagnosis: beyond blood-work TSH is the most common check TSH is like the reading of your electric meter: it tells you big picture for a month, not daily — it is not a fluid system, it changes by the hour TSH is not the cure all for reading thyroid health Full thyroid panel: Free T4 and Free T3 is important — highest in morning, lowest around 2p or 3p in the afternoon There is no one size fits all to Hashimoto’s — there are different types Blood tests: preparing for lab tests ‘Normal’ TSH but a patient does not feel normal Normal TSH range is controversial — .5 to 3 TSH is normal — if on thyroid replacement target 1.5 Suppressed TSH Dangers of suppressed TSH for thyroid cancer replacement or those on too much on thyroid replacement — heart failure, osteoporosis T3 symptoms of TSH is kept too low for too long The T4 — T3 relationship T4 is money in savings account — but you cant use it now — T3 is money in your pocket and available now Preferred thyroid replacement — but, issues with synthetic and desiccated The goal — T4 and T3 as stable as possible throughout the day — in light of absorption and interfering food Compounded medications A doctor must listen to the patient Generic levothyroxine and fillers — who is the manufacturer What is better, Nature or Armour? Why do some people do better on various thyroid replacement formulations? Gut biome The environment and thyroid disease Defining leaky gut Avoid foods that gut inflammation thereby worsening auto-immune disease Three food foes: processed foods, sugar, and iodine disruptors Is adrenal fatigue real? Supplements: vitamins and Hashimoto’s Nutrients needed to produce thyroid hormone, such as optimizing iron and selenium Anti-inflammatory vitamins and Vitamin A and Vitamin D Anti-oxidant vitamins — Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Glutathione What time of day to take to thyroid replacement medication What happens if you miss a day of thyroid replacement hormone? What does an endocrinologist feel about a patient seeing a Naturopath or an integrative medicine specialist? NOTES 57: The Gut⎥Antibiotics Danger, Fixing Inflammation, and Thyroid Health, with Dr. Lisa Sardinia 42: Flame Retardants Connected to Thyroid Cancer, with Dr. Julie Ann Sosa from Duke University Exposure to flame retardant chemicals and occurrence and severity of papillary thyroid cancer: A case-control study.  LGR5 is associated with tumor aggressiveness in papillary thyroid cancer. Hedgehog signaling in medullary thyroid cancer: a novel signaling pathway.  Dr. Brittany Henderson Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @DrHendersonMD, @charlestonthyroid, @hashimotosbook Websites: www.charlestonthyroid.com and www.drhendersonmd.com    

Can Genistein Help Heal Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroidism? In the fall of 2016, a study was conducted in China and published in the medical journal Immunobiology. The researchers looked at the compound genistein and Hashimoto's disease to see if it affected thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.  The research paper was entitled, “Genistein improves thyroid function in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients through regulating Th1 cytokines.”  To clarify, “Th1 cytokines” refer to a type of thyroid-helper cells that indicate how much inflammation there might be in the thyroid gland.  In other words, they are markers of inflammation. The results of this study were very exciting so you might want to pay close attention. What is genistein? Genistein is an isoflavone which is a plant-derived compound with estrogenic activity.  It falls in the class of phytoestrogens and is found in soybeans.  Clinical studies in the past have demonstrated that this compound has immune-regulating properties by exerting anti-inflammatory effects in certain health conditions including encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), cardiac inflammation resulting from diabetes, coronary obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other serious diseases. In this study, Zhang and four of his colleagues began by pointing out that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is now considered the most common autoimmune disease in the world.  It is believed that excessively stimulated thyroid-helper cells play the main role in giving rise to the autoimmune condition in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients.  While conventional treatment has typically addressed only the symptoms of the illness via oral administration of a thyroid hormone replacement, the fact remains that there is still an autoimmune condition in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which can be a concern. Why is it problematic for an autoimmune condition to persist in an individual with Hashimoto’s disease? Previous studies have demonstrated that in those with fully or partially functional thyroid glands but not “fully hypothyroid Hashimoto’s patients”, long-term Hashimoto’s thyroiditis closely correlated with the prevalence of thyroid cancer. Chronic inflammation is never beneficial for the body so if someone is invested in his or her health, mitigating any autoimmune condition would be prudent.  In this investigation, the researchers wanted to evaluate any beneficial anti-inflammatory properties of genistein for those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and examine what impact it might have on the chronic inflammatory condition associated with Hashimoto’s disease. How was the study done? Two-hundred eighteen female subjects between the ages of 20 and 80 were recruited, all with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. These requirements had to be met in the subjects: 1. Normal levels of free T3 and free T4 with or without thyroid replacement therapy 2. Normal TSH levels or slightly elevated TSH levels below 20 mU/L 3. Increased blood levels of thyroid antibody (thyroid peroxidase) greater than 100 U/mL Subjects with any of the following conditions were excluded: 1. Prior use of immunoregulators 2. Presence of infection 3. Presence of thyroid nodules 4. Thyroid hypoplasia 5. Prior treatment with radioiodine 6. Pregnancy 7. Presence of serious illnesses such as cancer, kidney or liver failure. The 278 females with Hashimoto’s were split into two groups with 143 in the placebo group and 135 in the genistein group.  Patients in the genistein group were given 600 mg per day of genistein as a purified soy extract taken orally for thirty days. What lab work was required? To measure thyroid function: 1. TSH 2. T3 3. T4  (total T4) 4. fT4 (free T4) To measure thyroid antibody levels: 1. Thyroid peroxidase - TPOAb 2. Thyroglobulin – TgAb To measure inflammation: Thyroid-helper cell bodies (Th1 and Th2) which we will refer to henceforth as inflammatory markers.

Today is episode #22 and it's all about adding T3 to your T4 medication. Most patients take a thyroid medication which contains T4 only thyroid hormone such as Levothyroxine or Synthroid. The problem with these medications is that they contain the inactive thyroid hormone T4 and they are not necessarily active unless your body can activate them. You can add T3 to your current medication to fight this problem because it is the active thyroid hormone. Studies have shown that adding T3 medication to existing T4 doses result in increased weight loss, better patient satisfaction and a better quality of life. How do you know if you need it? Most people who have low T3 tend to experience these signs: - Low body temperature - Persistent hypothyroid symptoms - Difficulty losing weight - Other hormone problems - Normal TSH but low free thyroid hormones All of these may be signs that you can benefit from using T3 medication. T3 can be safely added to your T4 dose. When adding T3 to T4 you want to try and keep your TSH in the low (but not suppressed) range while keeping your free T3 in the high-normal range. Not everyone will need T3, though! Some people react negatively to it and may benefit from using NDT instead of T3 medications. Hey guys! I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. I take a personalized/functional medicine approach to management of conditions. I'm not accepting patients but you can learn more and get plenty of information on my blog! You can learn more about high-quality supplements that I create (and personally use) here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ More information, including links to literary studies, in the video and the full blog post, can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/goitrogens/ You can find more general information on my site here: https://www.restartmed.com/ If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care. Do you have any topics or video ideas? Please say so in the comments below!

This is episode #11 in my thyroid video series and today is all about thyroid lab patterns! Lab patterns can give you important insight as to how your thyroid gland is functioning and they can be very confusing, especially for patients. In this video I go over 6 lab patterns which tend to be the most "confusing" because they may seem "normal" even though you may experience hypothyroid symptoms. 1. High TSH, normal T4, normal T3 = This is the pattern we've been discussing in this post and will usually present with hypothyroid symptoms. 2. High TSH, normal T4, low T3 = This pattern may be an indication that you are having issues with thyroid conversion and most often presents with hypothyroid symptoms. 3. Normal TSH, low T4, low T3 = This pattern is usually what is seen in those with chronic illness and in those who are taking multiple medications. If you have this pattern you will most likely be symptomatic. 4. Normal TSH, normal T4, low T3 = This pattern may be consistent with low T3 syndrome or euthyroid sick syndrome and may present with hypothyroid symptoms but not always. 5. Normal TSH, normal T4, normal T3, positive thyroid antibodies = This is a classic presentation for early Hashimoto's and most patients with this pattern will be symptomatic. If you are symptomatic this is a valid reason to consider a trial of thyroid medication even though your lab tests are "normal". 6. Normal TSH, normal T4, normal T3, high reverse T3 = This pattern is most often seen immediately after calorie restriction or after dieting and weight loss. This pattern usually indicates an adaptive response from your body and one that shows your metabolism will be slowing over the next few months (not ideal for weight loss). Hey guys! I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. I take a personalized/functional medicine approach to management of conditions. I'm not accepting patients but you can learn more and get plenty of information on my blog! You can learn more about high-quality supplements that I create (and personally use) here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ More information, including links to literary studies, in the video and the full blog post, can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/goitrogens/ You can find more general information on my site here: https://www.restartmed.com/ If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care. Do you have any topics or video ideas? Please say so in the comments below!

Dr. Alan Farwell is an endocrinologist, Director of the Endocrine Clinics at Boston Medical Center, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, in Massachusetts. In addition to his extensive academic and clinical activities, Dr. Farwell has been extremely active and served in multiple capacities in the ATA, including as Chair of the Education Committee and the Patient Education and Advocacy Committee, and as a member of the Program Committee and the Website Task Force Publications Committee. He has served two terms on the ATA Board of Directors, is the founding and current Chair of the ATA Alliance for Patient Education.  Dr. Farwell has been an Associate Editor and member of the Editorial Board of Thyroid, and since 2009 has been Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Thyroidology for the Public. In this interview, we discuss the following topics: Thyroid surgery and RAI sometimes results in hypothyroidism Most common cause is Hashimoto’s disease Explanation of overactive and underactive thyroid Weight gain, dry skin, constipation Very few symptoms unique to hypothyroidism Sleep apnea and being tired all of the time and weight gain. Brain fog and difficulty concentrating Blood tests diagnose hypothyroidism based on TSH levels, when elevated means it is not working too well. Explaining TSH in laymen’s terms Normal TSH in the U.S. is .3 to 3.5 Treating for feel rather than a number People with elevated TSH have many of the hypothyroid symptoms, but people with normal TSH levels may also have hypothyroid symptoms Sleep disturbances such as apnea and anemia can be disguised as hypothyroidism Historical explanation of hypothyroidism treatment About 10% of patients do not respond to Levothyroxin Explanation of desiccated thyroid, including pig and cow Dr. Jacqueline Jonklaas, PCORI Grant will look at a study, head to head, Levothyroxin versus desiccated Adding T3 to T4 treatment Discussing Dr. Bianco’s research and deiodinases enzyme A discussion of celiac disease and gluten Explanation of auto-immune disorders, where the thyroid is attacked by the bodies own antibodies Physical symptoms of hypothyroidism are goiters, sluggishness, fatigue, dry skin, lateral eyebrows to disappear, the tongue can get thick, puffiness, swelling in legs, face, and around eyes.  With proper treatment, these are reversible. NOTES Dr. Antonio Bianco Dr. Jacqueline Jonklaas American Thyroid Association

This episode is recorded from Boston and the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer, where leading doctors and researchers have gathered to share the latest medical research and trends related to thyroid disease.  At the Congress, Dr. Okamoto presented on Thyroid Cancer Guidelines Around the World He helped write the Japanese guidelines on thyroid cancer.  He is Professor & Chair of the Department of Surgery at Tokyo Women’s Medical University.  Key points from this episode include: Most Western countries carry out total thyroidectomies, whereas in Japan, the approach is more conservative with a fundamental practice of hemithyroidectomy whenever possible. By not doing a total thyroidectomy, this allows the patient to not avoid taking thyroid replacement medication. Complete thyroidectomy is conducted when 80-90% of lymph nodes have metastasis. I-131 treatment is decreasing despite cases of cancer increasing For I-131 treatment, patients wait more than 6 months post surgery. When receving I-131 treatment, patients be admitted to hospital for several days. TSH suppression therapy is common in Western countries, whereas in Japan, measures are taken to avoid TSH suppression by not removing all of the thyroid. Normal TSH in Japan is 4.3 or less. Culturally, Japanese patients are typically conservative compared to Western countries.  Even high risk patients opt for no TT. In Japan people are less aggressive and more patient as a culture, and this is reflected in their approach to treating thyroid cancer. For medullary thyroid cancer, treatment management differs in japan.  In Westerm countries, they receive TT.  But, in Japan, if its not familial it is treated with hemithyrodectmy.  Only when familial, is it treated with TT. Calcitonin Follicular diagnosis is difficult, benign and malignant is a big issue.  Active surveillance is spreading now, the question is why?  We must consider the patient’s view.  Research from Japan focuses on the size of tumor, but must consider patient’s view.  NOTES Book: Treatment of Thyroid Tumor: Japanese Clinical Guidelines American Thyroid Association RELATED EPISODES 38: Thyroid Surgery? Be Careful, Not All Surgeons Are Equal and Here is Why 35: Rethinking Thyroid Cancer – When Saying No to Surgery Maybe Best for You 6: A Must Listen Episode Before Getting Surgery – Do Not Do It Alone    

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