I have had so many issues and so many doctors appointments in my life on top of working in the medical field, I tend to self medicate or am really bad at self not-medicating. Iodized salt: Iodine is commonly added to table salt, but check the label to make sure.
TL;DR — Quick Summary
Factors such as mineral deficiencies like too much or too little iodine, environmental pollutants/toxins, hormone balance, auto immune disease, surgical removal of part or all of thyroid, radiation treatment, medication, damage to the pituitary gland, which tells the thyroid how.
What You’ll Learn
- How to think about practical next steps without pressure
- How faith-rooted stewardship can shape a calmer approach to natural living
Factors such as mineral deficiencies like too much or too little iodine, environmental pollutants/toxins, hormone balance, auto immune disease, surgical removal of part or all of thyroid, radiation treatment, medication, damage to the pituitary gland, which tells the thyroid how.
What Stood Out in This Conversation
I have had so many issues and so many doctors appointments in my life on top of working in the medical field, I tend to self medicate or am really bad at self not-medicating. BUT, in that time, I have been to my internal medicine doctor to do my regular lab work to test my thyroid. I am sure there are a number of reasons we are not getting even the tiny amounts of iodine we need.
What This Episode Means in Practice
He told me that there are many people who are quickly diagnosed with thyroid disease when their TSH levels are low when in actuality, they have an IODINE deficiency. I have strangely, never been diagnosed with actual Hashimoto’s, which is autoimmune-related thyroid issues. It could be that chronic inflammatory disease does prevent the absorption of our basic minerals and chronic inflammation is certainly skyrocketing.
Faith-Rooted Reflection
I used to PRAY for the pain to be connected to the food I ate so I would know better what I shouldn’t eat.
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FAQ
What does this episode explain about the body?
He told me that there are many people who are quickly diagnosed with thyroid disease when their TSH levels are low when in actuality, they have an IODINE deficiency.
What's a realistic first step from this episode?
Iodized salt: Iodine is commonly added to table salt, but check the label to make sure.
What personal moment stood out in this conversation?
I have had so many issues and so many doctors appointments in my life on top of working in the medical field, I tend to self medicate or am really bad at self not-medicating.
Where does faith enter this discussion?
I used to PRAY for the pain to be connected to the food I ate so I would know better what I shouldn’t eat.
What else is worth remembering from this episode?
I have strangely, never been diagnosed with actual Hashimoto’s, which is autoimmune-related thyroid issues.
Final Encouragement
Iodized salt: Iodine is commonly added to table salt, but check the label to make sure. One faithful step can still count this week.
