Hyperthyroidism can feel chaotic until you understand the system behind your symptoms. Are you recognizing them?

This episode walks through the five (5) parts of the SAVED Thyroid Method, a healing framework that I recommend to my patients. SAVED serves as an acronym for each step, detailing how every component can gently influence antibody activity in hyperthyroidism.

If you’ve been trying to make sense of your hyperthyroidism and want a grounded, root-cause roadmap, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Episode Overview

01:13 – Podcast Intro

01:37 – Saved Method Overview

02:10 – Symptom Management Approaches

06:55 – L-Carnitine Research Update

09:20 – Lithium and Other Options

10:18 – Adrenals and Blood Sugar

14:55 – Insulin Resistance Markers

16:58 – Vanquish Infections & Gut Health

20:10 – Five-R Gut Healing Steps

22:45 – Food Reactions and Diet

24:55 – Toxin Exposure Basics

26:20 – Hidden Trigger Categories

28:36 – Community and Training Details

29:58 – Podcast Outro

30:18 – Post-Episode Chat

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?

• Skool Community:
  savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease
• 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: ...

The path to lowering antibodies isn’t always quick, but it becomes clearer once you know which five areas matter most.

In this conversation, I walk through what thyroid antibodies actually mean and why they can fluctuate from one test to the next. I then break down five approaches that consistently make a difference, strengthening the foundations of health, addressing personal triggers, supporting gut health, reducing oxidative stress, and understanding when something like Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) might play a role. The goal is to help you see where your efforts matter most and why a layered approach usually works better than relying on a single strategy.

If you’ve been trying to make sense of your antibodies or you’re looking for next steps, you’ll find this episode helpful to listen to.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 — What Thyroid Antibodies Are

01:15 — Types of Graves’ Antibodies

03:45 — Why Antibodies Fluctuate

05:10 — Way #1: Foundations First

08:20 — Foods & Common Triggers

10:45 — Stress, Toxins, Infections

12:50 — Way #2: Remove Triggers

14:05 — Way #3: Heal the Gut

16:40 — Way #4: Reduce Oxidative Stress

18:30 — Supplements for Antibody Support

19:45 — Way #5: Low-Dose Naltrexone

21:10 — Summary of All Five Steps

22:00 — Invitation to Free Challenge

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

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?

• Skool Community:
  savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease
• 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: ...

Many people reach for biotin the moment they notice more hair in the shower drain. But only few realize it can do more harm than good…

Today, Julie Olson returns to talk through what’s really going on behind hair loss and the confusion around biotin. We get into why true biotin deficiency is rare, how high doses can interfere with other nutrients, and why it’s so important to step back and look at the bigger picture things like gut health, inflammation, toxin exposure, and hormone balance. Julie also shares the five main root causes she sees in women struggling with hair loss and how proper testing can make all the difference.

If your hair keeps thinning no matter what you try, this episode reveals why biotin might not be the quick fix it seems.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Intro & Guest Background
02:50 – Why Biotin Became Popular
04:20 – Who Actually Gets Deficiency
04:50 – Risks of Too Much Biotin
07:20 – How Biotin Affects Lab Tests
08:00 – Labs Biotin Interferes With
10:20 – How Long to Stop Before Labs
11:30 – When Biotin Seems to Help
12:20 – Testing for Biotin and Deficiency
13:00 – Five Root Causes of Hair Loss
15:40 – Functional Testing Approach & Budgets
18:30 – Common Findings in Hair Loss Clients
20:50 – Gut Health Patterns and Markers
24:20 – Why Testing Improves Compliance
25:10 – Adrenals, Stress & Testing Value
27:20 – Realistic Timeline for Hair Regrowth
30:50 – Hair Supplements and Marketing Myths
33:10 – Mercury Fillings & Detox Caution
37:40 – When to Remove Mercury Amalgams
41:30 – Gluten Testing & Sensitivity Debate
46:20 – Why Even Small Gluten Matters
47:20 – Final Advice on Root Causes
48:00 – Where to Find Julie Olson
49:00 – Free Root Cause Quiz Mention
49:50 – Closing & Thank You

About Julie Olson:

Julie Olson, BSc, CN, BCHN, CGP, is a triple-certified evidence-based nutrition expert specializing in female hair loss, gut health, and gluten-related issues. She’s known for identifying and communicating root-cause solutions that help women naturally regrow their hair and restore their health. With more than a decade of experience and functional medicine training, Julie has supported over 700 women through comprehensive health and hair transformations. She design

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

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?

• Skool Community:
  savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease
• 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: ...

What happens when even surgery and supplements can’t get a broken bone to heal?

When Dr. Ben Weitz fractured his femur and was told it might never heal, he turned to the same principles he’s used with patients for decades: ‘root cause, functional medicine’ thinking. In this conversation, he shares how he designed a bone-healing protocol that combined targeted nutrition, vitamin K2 and vitamin D optimization, growth factors, and the right kind of exercise stimulus.

We also discuss why bone loss and osteoporosis aren’t just ‘aging issues’, how testing like trabecular bone scores can reveal what DEXA scans miss, and why many medications block bone repair instead of rebuilding it. The story offers a powerful look at how science, persistence, and patient intuition can work together to restore strength naturally.

If you’ve ever worried about bone density, fractures, or slow healing, this episode will help you understand what your bones really need to rebuild safely and effectively.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Episode Preview

01:35 – Podcast Intro

02:45 – Dr. Weitz’s Hip Fracture Story

04:40 – Rehab and Early Supplements

08:20 – Deciding Against Revision Surgery

09:50 – Understanding Bone Cells

11:45 – Using Forteo for Healing

12:45 – Why Monitoring Bone Markers Matters

13:50 – Adding Growth Hormone

14:50 – Bone Stimulator Protocol

15:27 – Effective Exercises for Bone

16:40 – Ballistic Loading Benefits

17:55 – Bone Density vs Bone Strength

18:37 – Understanding Trabecular Bone Score

19:40 – Why Positioning Affects DEXA

21:10 – Reading Full DEXA Printouts

23:22 – Men Rarely Get Bone Scans

27:02 – Bone Stimulator Options

29:20 – Risks of Bone Medications

33:50 – Considering Osteoporosis Treatment

34:03 – Medication vs Natural Approach

36:55 – Vitamin D and Vitamin K

39:55 – Calcium Myths Explained

42:27 – Iodine Contrast Considerations

45:49 – Where to Find Dr. Ben

47:22 – Podcast Outro

47:42 – Final Takeaways & Dr. Eric’s Closing Thoughts

About Dr. Ben Weitz:

Dr. Ben Weitz is a Certified Sports Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner for more than 35 years and he has worked with professional sports teams.

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

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?

• Skool Community:
  savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease
• 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: ...

Far too many people are living with misdiagnosed Graves’ or ignored hyperthyroidism and they don’t even know it yet.

I’ve heard and read countless cases of people who were told their fatigue, anxiety, or rapid heartbeat were ‘just stress’, only to later learn that their thyroid was the real issue. Too often, hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease are missed because doctors rely on limited testing or dismiss subtle symptoms.

In this episode, I explain why these oversights happen, what red flags to watch for, and how to ask for the right labs. You’ll also hear how small clues like heart palpitations or low cholesterol can point to a bigger thyroid problem. My goal is to help you recognize the signs early and feel confident advocating for your health.

Tune in to uncover how Graves’ and hyperthyroidism are so often misdiagnosed and what you can do right now to avoid becoming one of those stories.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Episode Preview
01:16 – Podcast Intro
01:41 – Friend’s Case: High TPO Antibodies
03:30 – Possible Graves vs Hashimoto’s Confusion
05:12 – Hyperthyroidism Often Overlooked
06:00 – Case Study: Thyroid Storm Misdiagnosed
08:40 – How Symptoms Mimic Panic Attacks
10:10 – Limited Treatment Options for Graves’
12:05 – Why Graves’ Therapies Haven’t Advanced
13:00 – Recognizing Misdiagnosis Red Flags
14:25 – Full Thyroid Panel Importance
15:55 – Role of Antibody Testing
17:00 – Advocate for Imaging and Follow-Up
17:40 – Mid-Episode Resources and Books
18:30 – When to Seek a Second Opinion
21:45 – Working with Experienced Practitioners
23:10 – Why Second Opinions Matter
24:35 – Introducing the Healing Graves Community
25:40 – Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
26:27 – Podcast Outro

Mentioned in this episode:

Graves’ thyroid storm misdiagnosed as panic attack - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34044861/

Skool Community - savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

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?

• Skool Community:
  savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease
• 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: ...

Real progress comes when we stop managing symptoms and start understanding the body’s messages. What might yours be saying?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Ellis, a naturopathic doctor whose own health journey from Non-Hodgkin lymphoma to Hashimoto’s completely reshaped how she approaches healing. We talk about her path from cancer survivor to women’s hormone specialist, and how she uncovered the deeper connections between thyroid autoimmunity, toxins, and genetic vulnerability.

Dr. Ellis shares what helped her reverse Hashimoto's antibodies, the foundational steps she teaches her patients, and why true recovery often begins with something as simple as sleep, food quality, and reducing toxic load. Her story is a powerful reminder that the body can heal when we understand why it’s reacting, not just how to suppress symptoms.

This conversation might help you see your symptoms in a completely new way. Listen now!

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Episode Preview

01:20 – Podcast Intro

01:44 – Cancer Journey and Motivation

02:22 – Why She Focused on Women’s Hormones

03:40 – The Hashimoto’s Diagnosis Story

06:16 – Cancer Recurrence and Turning Point

14:03 – Hashimoto’s Antibodies Turn Negative

14:16 – Role of Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

15:13 – Gluten, Diet, and Antibody Response

16:09 – Oxidative Stress and Glyphosate Link

18:43 – Ongoing Detox and IV Glutathione

20:31 – Lymphatic Massage and Detox Support

24:01 – Sauna, Red Light, and Cold Plunge

27:00 – Parasite Cleansing Experience

28:24 – Full Thyroid and Hormone Panels

30:20 – Starting with Foundational Habits

33:35 – Final Advice on Listening to Your Body

35:21 – Where to Find Dr. Ellis

36:21 – Episode Wrap-Up and Outro

36:41 – Dr. Eric’s Reflection and Takeaways

About Dr. Erin Ellis:

Dr. Erin Ellis is a Naturopathic Doctor who helps women balance hormones, improve menstrual health, and regain the energy they once had. After being diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2010, she turned that experience into the motivation to pursue natural medicine. Her journey shaped a mission to help others take control of their health and understand that the body has an innate ability to he

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

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?

• Skool Community:
  savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease
• 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: ...

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 – Episode Preview

01:14 - Podcast Intro

01:38 – Graves’ Disease Study Explained

04:45 – Study Design & Methods

06:28 – Key Findings: Antibody Improvement

08:12 – Reduced Methimazole Dosage Benefits

10:05 – Study Limitations & Dosage Notes

12:30 – Selenium & L-Carnitine in Practice

14:48 – Other Triggers and Root Causes

16:35 – Community and Support Resources

18:05 – Bugleweed vs L-Carnitine

20:12 – What True Remission Means

21:38 – TSI vs TRAb Explained

22:09 – Selenium vs LDN Comparison

24:10 – Testing, Maintenance & Final Thoughts

Mentioned in this episode:

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

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

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?

• Skool Community:
  savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease
• 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: ...

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-

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

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?

• Skool Community:
  savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease
• 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: ...