In this episode of SHE MD, host Mary Alice Haney welcomes Dr. Izabella Wentz, known as the "thyroid pharmacist," to discuss thyroid health and Hashimoto's disease. Dr. Wentz shares her personal journey with Hashimoto's and provides valuable insights into thyroid function, adrenal fatigue, and gut health. The conversation offers practical advice for women struggling with thyroid issues and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.
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Dr. Izabella Wentz’s 5 Key Takeaways:
In This Episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:38) Discussing thyroid conditions with Dr. Izabella Wentz
(02:12) Dr. Wentz's personal journey with Hashimoto's
(07:00) Explaining hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease
(08:54) Common symptoms of thyroid disorders
(19:50) Thyroid medication interactions and absorption issues
(24:54) Nutrition and gluten-free diet for Hashimoto's
(27:25) Adrenal dysfunction and cortisol imbalance
(33:15) Gut health's role in thyroid function
(41:18) Root causes of Hashimoto's disease
(50:42) Top supplements for Hashimoto's patients
(53:17) Connection between gut health and thyroid
(55:12) Importance of self-awareness in thyroid health
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GUEST BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms. As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, and the Wall Street Journal best seller Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health. Her latest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol, was released on April 18th, 2023
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