E14: Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC: Problems With Your Thyroid? What You Need to Know

Описание: Dr. Cindy welcomes her colleague and leading functional medicine expert, Dr. Nicholas Hedberg, DC https://drhedberg.com/, for a deep dive into the often misunderstood world of thyroid health. With more than two decades of experience treating complex chronic illness, Dr. Hedberg explains how thyroid dysfunction commonly presents, why most cases are rooted in autoimmunity, and what patients truly need to know to start feeling better.

Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, weight gain, depression, constipation, or persistent symptoms that no one has been able to explain, this episode serves as a must-listen on the metabolism–gut–brain–thyroid connection. You’ll learn the real story behind Hashimoto’s, the critical labs that are frequently overlooked, and the surprising influence of infections and environmental triggers on thyroid function.

Dr. Hedberg also shares science-backed lifestyle strategies that help restore energy, focus, digestion, and hormonal balance. His gift for translating complex physiology into simple, actionable steps makes this episode an invaluable resource for anyone navigating midlife health or seeking answers beyond traditional thyroid care.

You'll learn:
➡️ Why Thyroid Hormone Is the Master Regulator of Your Metabolism
➡️ The Real Reason Most Hypothyroidism Is Missed or Undertreated
​​➡️ Why Hashimoto’s Is Now the Most Common Autoimmune Disease in the World
➡️ How Gut Healing Transforms Thyroid Function
➡️ The Overlooked Lifestyle Factors That Make or Break Thyroid Recovery

Viewers are invited to join the Re-Think Aging Community https://www.caringforthebody.org/ to access resources for their journey.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
The Complete Thyroid Health and Diet Guide: Understanding and Managing Thyroid Disease https://a.co/d/e3Z1H73
Hedberg Institute https://hedberginstitute.com/

Connect with Dr. Nikolas:
Website https://drhedberg.com/
LinkedIn   / nikolasrhedberg  

Chapters:
00:00 Getting to Know Dr. Nikolas Hedberg
02:39 Dr. Hedberg's Journey into Thyroid Health
04:59 Understanding Thyroid Hormones and Symptoms
08:48 Thyroid Lab Testing and Autoimmunity
12:30 Addressing Autoimmunity and Gut Health
15:51 Micronutrients and Thyroid Health
19:01 Infections and Thyroid Health
20:57 Lifestyle and Self-Care for Thyroid Health
29:35 Common Myths About Thyroid Disease
31:47 Conclusion and Resources

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