It is possible to have intestinal infections, dysbiosis (an imbalance in gut flora), and other gut conditions – even Celiac disease – without any overt gut symptoms at all. In fact, estimates indicate that the majority of people newly diagnosed with Celiac disease do not present with gastrointestinal symptoms. In many adults, neurological symptoms are often the first sign of Celiac disease. Adaptogenic herbs help the body adapt and cope with stress. My go-to supplement to support the adrenal gland contains Rhodiola rosea, Panax ginseng, and a number of other herbal extracts. I carry The Myers Way® Adrenal Support, in my store to promote a healthy stress response.

I was diagnosed with Wegener's Granulomatosis over 2 years ago. I have been on high levels of prednisone and other steroids ever since. x] Arduc A,Aycicek Dogan B, Bilmez S, et al. High prevalence of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: does the imbalance between estradiol and progesterone play a role? Endocrine Research 2015;40(4):204-10. Doi: 10.3109/07435800.1015730 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25822940 Estrogen increases fat storage around hips and thighs thus giving women more curved and contoured appearanceThyroid eye disease – this affects some people who have an overactive thyroid due to Graves’ disease. More rarely, it can occur in patients with hypothyroidism or even normal thyroid function.

On the other hand, transdermal estrogen therapy doesn’t “affect TBG levels” nor it alters thyroid function. Long-term, regular use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen can cause damage to the intestinal lining. Birth Control Pill. vii] Arain SA, Shah MH, Meo SA, Jamal Q. Estrogen receptors in human thyroid gland: An immunohistochemical study. Saudi Medical Journal 2003 Feb;24(2):174-8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12682683 Hashimoto's, or autoimmune thyroid, is the number one cause of hypothyroidism, underactive thyroid, in the United States. And while not all causes of hypothyroidism are well understood, we do know that if you have an autoimmune condition, then your immune system is not behaving as it should.

Antibiotics disrupt the normal healthy bacteria in your gut and leave it susceptible to harmful organism overgrowth. Al Bander Z, Nitert MD, Mousa A, Naderpoor N. The Gut Microbiota and Inflammation: An Overview. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020. 17(20). 7618.

You must heal your gut if you are going to improve thyroid health, balance hormones and reverse your autoimmune condition. Amy Myers, MD has helped tens of thousands of people restore their gut health and reverse chronic illness as a renowned leader in Functional Medicine. She is a 2x New York Times Bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection, and the founder and CEO of renowned health & wellness brand, Amy Myers MD®. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do about it. The key is to understand the adrenal-thyroid connection, how stress affects thyroid function, and how to relieve it! How Chronic Stress Impacts Thyroid FunctionKnezevic J, Starchl C, Tmava Berisha A, Amrein K. Thyroid-Gut-Axis: How Does the Microbiota Influence Thyroid Function. Nutrients. 2020. 12(6). 1769.

Since starting the program 5 weeks ago, my C-Reactive Protein levels dropped from 57.3 to 15.3. Another inflammatory marker dropped from 57 to 36. The results are amazing and my levels continue to go down! xv] Biondi B, Klein I. Hypothyroidism as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Endocrine 2004 Jun;24(1):1-13. Doi: 10.1385/ENDO:24:1:001 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15249698 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, Iron deficiency may contribute to compromised thyroid hormone synthesis, storage, and secretion due to decreased oxygen transport or by impairing heme-dependent thyroid peroxidase despite adequate iodine intake. Thyroid iodine peroxidase (TPO) is located at the apical membrane of the thyrocyte and catalyzes two crucial steps in thyroid hormone synthesis: Iodination of thyroglobulin and coupling of iodotyrosine molecules. Activity of this iron-dependent enzyme can be negatively affected by iron deficiency, resulting in low thyroid hormone levels in plasma, thus increased TSH secretion and enlarged thyroid [ 75, 78]. In 1998, Beard et al. reported significantly lower plasma T3 concentrations and a lower T4 plasma pool and T4 disposal rate in ID rats [ 79].

Too much estrogen inhibits the proteolytic enzymes (enzymes that digest protein) that allow your thyroid gland to produce hormones. As a result, the most important action of this gland decreases or stops. If you have hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) or become very full with meals, you may need the help of some Betaine HCl. Ask your doctor about adding this to your regimen. Consider a Combination Digestive Aid. In a dry skillet, lightly toast the pumpkin seeds and sliced almonds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until they become fragrant.