#78: Nutrition & Lifestyle for Thyroid Healing, Holistic Nutrition with Dr. Jeni Weis ND.
Brief Summary:
This is part 2 of 2 episodes on the Thyroid. A growing number of people either have a diagnosed thyroid disorder or debilitating thyroid dysfunction that is being overlooked. In part 2 today, Naturopathic Doctor and thyroid specialist, Dr. Jeni Weis, talks about her top dietary protocols and lifestyle changes that she takes her patients through when they’re healing from thyroid disorders. She talks about certain trigger foods, and a variety of things including skin care products and toiletries that can disrupt thyroid function and even cause cancer. Go to episode #77, part 1 of this episode, to learn why people go under-diagnosed even after their doctor tests them, and what kinds of tests to order to get to the bottom of it.
Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or dietary interventions mentioned in this episode. This information and recording is for informational and educational purposes only.
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RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
- Chris Kresser’s Complete Thyroid Special Report: chriskresser.com/thyroid
- Chris Kresser on Stress impacts the Thyroid:
https://chriskresser.com/5-ways-that-stress-causes-hypothyroid-symptoms/- Dr. Jeni’s website:
https://www.drjeniweis.com- Dr. Jeni’s Facebook Group:
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- Marisa’s Instagram: @marisa_moon_ , instagram.com/marisa_moon_
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- Chris Masterjohn’s new food and supplement guide for the coronavirus:
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Points of Discussion:
- Corona virus is adding a lot of stress
- stress thyroid connection
- 5 ways stress causes hypothyroidism, and Thyroid special report
- Why is thyroid disease so common now?
- The leaky gut connection
- Nutrient deficiencies needed for thyroid hormones
- Gluten and glyphosate
- viruses like mononucleosis and epstein barr
- pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers
- autoimmune diseases
- cross-reactive proteins that mimic gluten molecules
- beauty products, toiletries that contain immune system disrupters
- Are goitrogens a problem for the thyroid?
- found highest in brassicas and cabbage family
- phytochemical and micronutrients can make up for the goitrogen concerns
- it’s all about context, bioindividual needs, and severity of the situation
- The role of genetics
- The importance of Nutrition journals for two weeks
- What is Intestinal Permeability? AKA Leaky Gut
- elimination diets are important here
- gluten is highly inflammatory
- IgE antibodies (allergy) vs IgG antibodies (intolerance causes IBS, IBD)
- Sugar of all kinds should be avoided, except from fruit and completely raw honey is sometimes okay
- food coloring, artificial colors, MSG, and preservatives
- Vegan vs Non-Vegan Foods for nutrition
- wild-caught fish
- pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed beef
- all organic animal products
- increasing raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds
- organic eggs
- dairy should usually be eliminated
- no soy products
- Stay away from “vegetable oils”, industrial seed oils, and hydrogenated oils.
- don’t heat your olive oil
- heated vegetable oils, and hydrogenated, are destructive in the body
- soybean oil, and soy products, are a big no-no; disrupts hormones
- canola oil is a big no; one of the worst things you can eat; it’s in everything.
- contributes to heart disease, thyroid disfunction, cancer
- try to avoid using refined oils
- saturated fat sources differ from one another
- grass-fed raw cultured butter is better than ghee
- Meat is part of the recovery process for thyroid healing
- the proteins are easier to assimilate
- get Organic whenever possible
- you’re eating what that animal eats, including cancer-causing chemicals and hormone disrupters.
- look for 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised beef and bison; then the meat is a superfood
- Wild-Caught Fish and Seafood
- farm-raised fish are raised in filthy waters and fed unnatural diets with synthetic ingredients
- Lifestyle Factors:
- Sleep and Wake at a routine time
- Eat at routine times for thyroid healing and endocrine balance
- Prioritize sleep, aiming for at least 7 hours every night
- Switch to natural/organic/non-toxic detergents, fragrance, deodorant, skin care, makeup
- Do something for yourself each day, 15 minutes, something mentally stimulating or enjoyable
- Try diffusing essential oils: lavender, eucalyptus, orange
- within 3 feet of where you are
- Get good quality bedding, non-toxic, ergonomic pillow
- Distance yourself from toxic relationships and seek supportive friends/family
- Join Dr. Jeni Weis’ Facebook group: The Holistic Health Circle
Intro/Exit Music - "Ukulele Whistle" by Scott Holmes
