Warning Signs Of Thyroid Issues & How To Treat It Naturally For Longevity | Dr. Mark Hyman

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Published 2024-02-02
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Do you feel fatigued, lethargic, and sluggish, especially when you wake up in the morning? Do you have poor-quality, cracked nails? Are you cold all the time? Do you have dry skin, coarse hair, or hair loss? Are you depressed? Are you constipated? Do you have muscle and joint pains?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be one of the 38 million Americans with low thyroid function.

In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into thyroid dysfunction. I discuss why millions of people suffer with undetected thyroid issues, how conventional medicine misses the mark in measuring thyroid levels, how Functional Medicine treats hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and much more.

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Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
Symptoms and prevalence of hypothyroidism (4:29 / 2:29)
Autoimmune thyroid disorders: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism (7:37 / 5:37)
What does a healthy, hypo- and hyper- thyroid gland do? (8:55 / 6:55)
Risk factors for thyroid problems (15:58 / 13:58)
Gluten and other drivers of thyroid problems (17:40 / 15:40)
How conventional medicine misses the mark with thyroid testing and treatment (22:15 / 20:15)
The Functional Medicine approach to thyroid testing and treatment (25:21 / 23:21)
Addressing poor thyroid function using diet, lifestyle, and supplements
diet (28:59 / 26:59

All Comments (21)
  • My endocrinologist refused to run a reverse T3 rest for me. He was furious and asked who told me about it. My pharmacy told me. My test was at 5..he increased my levothyroxone..I am getting a new doctor..
  • @agsjnsks4538
    Started taking Iodine drops with distilled water, no floride!, and the changes are mind blowing. Hypothyroid symptoms are going away.
  • @KenJackson_US
    Last month I insisted my doctor schedule a blood test for antibodies to see if they were causing my longstanding hypothyroidism. He looked puzzled and asked why. I told him about leaky gut, gluten and molecular mimicry and that people with one autoimmune disease are more likely to get another. He asked, "Where are you getting this stuff?" Seriously. Incredible! It turned out that yes, I do have both TPO and TgAb antibodies even though I'm eating keto, largely free of gluten, soy, corn and seed oils. This month I'm experimenting by avoiding all dairy. I've already seen a benefit. I hope I don't have to give up dairy forever, but I'm pleased to finally be making progress.
  • I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the age of 35 (22 years ago) and was placed on 200 milligrams thyroxine. Over the past 2 years, and with dietary changes, I have managed to take myself off the meds all together. I Had all the bloods done in December, and all my levels are normal!
  • @mashenka6189
    I eat a lot of herring, sardines, meat, eggs…raw nuts, fruits/veggies. Sleep, strength training, walking in nature. Breathwork got it 🙌
  • @dianewarner9727
    Unfortunately, functional medicine doctors are often not covered by insurance here in the U.S. All of these tests and treatments, except for the natural ones like diet and lifestyle changes, can get very expensive.
  • @divinelady8
    I am so grateful for you and your content. Thank you for the education and support. I feel much more empowered. Please keep doing what you’re doing! 💖
  • @ghostofrt2549
    Great info and presentation, thanks doc. 🤙🏼
  • @momofmanda
    Early 90s when we began to search for things on the internet, I found that Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome seemed to describe my symptoms. It was too much of a hassle to do the temperature taking protocol and I let that fall by the wayside. My symptoms were not severe at all but they were there nevertheless. I’ve never had healthy eyebrows or thick hair. I’ve usually lost motivation to finish most bigger projects unless others were counting on me. About seven years ago, a coworker was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, and her symptoms did not quite line up with mine but I still was thinking that my symptoms were thyroid related. In the last six months I’ve re-researched it and have added iodine to my morning coffee. What a difference! By day two I was doing “normal” stuff without even thinking about it. Finishing what I started. Taking the trash out more often. Keeping up with the laundry. Going to bed with a clean kitchen sink. I’m so grateful.
  • @FSSpag
    So full of great information thank you..
  • Great information and very informative! I have all these symptoms…
  • @bybbah
    Waw ,Doc ,all my respect no stone unturned .Thank you.
  • @user-ur7vf5em4o
    My TSH was over 36! This is the worst I have ever felt. I have Hashimoto’s and it has never been so bad. More doctors need to know more about this disorder and offer more help. Thanks for posting information.
  • Absolutely vital, life changing education - thank you very much much Dr Hyman!