A new study may have just changed how we think about two nutritional supplements that can benefit those with Graves’ disease.

A new 2025 study looked at the combination of L-carnitine and selenium alongside methimazole and the results were more encouraging than I expected. In this episode, I walk you through what the researchers found, including how this combo may help lower thyroid antibodies, improve symptom control, and even reduce the total amount of methimazole needed. I also share my clinical perspective when these nutrients might help, what dosages were studied, and why we still need to look beyond supplements to address deeper triggers like stress, gut health, and environmental toxins.

Tune in to learn what this new research could mean for your own healing path.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Introduction to the Study

01:10 – Why This Research Matters for Graves’ Disease

02:45 – Study Design and What Was Measured

04:20 – Key Findings: Antibodies and Methimazole Dose

06:15 – How L-Carnitine and Selenium Work Differently

07:40 – Impact on Remission and Relapse Rates

08:35 – Methimazole Side Effects and Gut Health

09:30 – Study Limitations and Dosage Notes

11:05 – My Clinical Take on Selenium and L-Carnitine

13:00 – Why Addressing Root Causes Still Matters

15:20 – Thoughts on Future Research and Bugleweed

16:50 – How This Applies Beyond Graves’ Disease

17:45 – Invitation to Join the Healing Graves’ Naturally Community

18:30 – Closing Thoughts and Takeaway Message

Mentioned in this episode:

• Check the study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40871722/

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Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

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Many women are fearful of estrogen, especially with everything out there related to "estrogen dominance". What if the real danger isn’t estrogen but it’s misinformation?

Dr. Sharon Stills has spent over two decades helping women move through perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. Her message is simple but powerful: hormones aren’t the enemy. They’re part of what keeps your brain, bones, and metabolism resilient as you age.

We talk about why so many women are misled into avoiding estrogen, why it’s never “too late” to find balance, and how adrenal and thyroid health fit into the bigger hormonal picture. You’ll also hear her take on bioidentical hormones, proper testing, and why chasing symptoms without addressing root causes rarely works.

Tune in to learn how to make informed, confident choices about your hormones without fear, hype, or confusion.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Podcast Preview

01:21 – Podcast Intro

05:25 – How Dr. Sharon Stills Began Focusing on Menopause

11:34 – Why She Takes a “Hormone-First” Approach to Healing

16:13 – Myth #1: It’s Too Late to Start Hormone Therapy

19:56 – Myth #2: Perimenopausal Women Should Avoid Estrogen

23:28 – Myth #3: Healthy Adrenals Can Replace Sex Hormones

26:52 – The Truth About Hot Flashes and “Natural” Menopause

30:33 – Myth #4: Estrogen Causes Cancer

35:32 – How Dr. Stills Tests Hormones Accurately

39:18 – The Role of Thyroid and Adrenal Testing

40:28 – The Power of Castor Oil Packs for Detox and Lymph Flow

43:07 – Where to Find Dr. Sharon Stills

44:57 – Dr. Eric’s Post-Episode Commentary

51:29 – Podcast Outro

About Dr. Sharon Stills:

Dr. Sharon Stills is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and graduate of The Sonoran University (2001). For over 20 years, she’s helped women navigate perimenopause and menopause through natural, evidence-based care. Creator of the RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program and host of the Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition summit, she combines European Biological Medicine, pro-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement to help women regain vitality. Dr. Stills has lectured internationally, contributed to Women’s Health Network, and served on the boards of the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute and UCLA’s Archive of Healing. In 2025, she’ll open the Lasting Wellness Center in Scottsdal

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

• Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles
• Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos
• Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid
• Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...

When it’s your vision on the line, what choice would you make?

In this podcast audit, I speak with Linda, who faced sudden double vision and eye changes that no one could explain at first. What began as mild symptoms quickly turned into Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), forcing her to make tough decisions on when to move beyond homeopathic care and consider Tepezza. We talk about what finally made a difference, what didn’t, and how she kept her immune system and hope strong through it all.

Tune in to hear what really happens when TED challenges both your health and your trust in the healing process.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Episode Preview

00:57 - Episode introduction

02:06 - Quick Note About This Episode

04:47 - How Linda found Dr. Eric

05:35 - Double vision before diagnosis

07:18 - First signs of eye bulging

07:41 - Trying homeopathy and IV ozone

08:44 - Starting Tepezza for thyroid eyes

09:59- Results and improvement after Tepezza

11:33 - Side effects and managing them

11:19 - Reflecting on timing and decisions

13:43 - Time and place for medication

15:30 - Antibody progress and stopping methimazole

16:53 - Lab testing and ongoing support

18:30 - Thyroid eye supplement bundle

19:06- Reflections and continued improvement

21:41 - Podcast Outro

22:02 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Dr. Eric’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Treatment-Solutions-Hyperthyroidism-Disease/dp/166640408X/
• Dr. Eric’s Supplement: https://savemythyroid.com/products/

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

• Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles
• Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos
• Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid
• Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 ...