The Hashimoto's Connection: Recent Episodes
Sandy Robinson
Are you, or someone you know, living with an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? It can be an overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating health journey to understand for both the patient, and anyone else involved like family members, friends, and coworkers. Join Sandy Robinson, Certified Life and Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Personal Fitness Chef, and Business Coach, as she bridges the information and communication gap between patients, caregivers, family members, friends, and coworkers, by making what she calls, “The Hashimoto’s Connection.” Hear encouraging interviews with other Hashimoto’s patients, latest treatment options and techniques shared by medical practitioners and professionals, and helpful tips shared from her own personal Hashimoto’s journey. If you are ready to bridge the information gap between you and your caregivers, relieve frustrations and misunderstandings with family, friends, and co-workers who just don’t seem to get it, or, if you need to be encouraged, informed, and equipped for a positive Hashimoto’s lifestyle, then this podcast is for you!
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Are you experiencing muscle cramping, migraines, anxiety or depression, craving sweets- especially chocolate, low energy, PMS, or trouble sleeping? What about low vitamin D, even though you’ve been supplementing?
You may consider testing your Magnesium levels. Listen in to hear how magnesium works in your body, where to get it naturally, how to supplement if needed, and what type of testing to consider for most accurate results.
References:
Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/#h5
Magnesium Fact Sheet for Consumers: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-Consumer/
Magnesium Citrate vs. Magnesium Glycinate https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/magnesium-citrate-vs-magnesium-glycinate
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What situations are extra difficult in your life right now? Looking back on your day today, who did you blame for these difficulties? What things did you complain about today? What excuses did you make?
Hashimoto’s can create some frustrating circumstances that feel totally out of control. One of the most widespread myths today is that we are entitled to a perfect life- that somehow, somewhere, someone or something is responsible for filling our lives with continual happiness, simply because we exist.
But the real truth, is that there’s only ONE person responsible for the quality of the life you live, and well, that’s YOU!
Listen in to learn how to create the life and circumstances you want. Learn how to take an honest assessment of your personal mindset. Learn easy tips on how to take responsibility for your thoughts, which leads to achieving optimal health, success in life, genuine and loving relationships, a prosperous and fulfilling career, and genuine happiness no matter what comes your way.
Resources to dig deeper: Success Affirmations by Jack Canfield
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Are you interested in getting in some exercise, but not sure where to start? Have you noticed that when you exercise, you’re not getting the results you thought you should? Are you unsure of what exercises to do and which ones to avoid?
Listen in as I briefly review the benefits of exercise, questions to ask your doctor before starting an exercise routine, bonus content on the benefits of SQUATS, and some helpful resources on how to get a personal workout plan designed by me!
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Have you suffered with dry skin, brittle nails, extreme fatigue, digestive issues, brittle hair, low mood, and maybe even tingling in your hands and feet? I know you’re thinking, well duh.. low thyroid, but what if it’s something else? Something simple?
What about your thyroid levels are showing too high, yet you have none of the classic symptoms of hyperthyroid? The same vitamin that when deficient can cause skin, hair, and nails issues, can also cause your thyroid blood work to be inaccurate when supplementing in high doses.
Listen in to hear all about Biotin. What it is, where you find it naturally, it’s role in our body, signs and symptoms of a deficiency, the ins and outs of supplementing with biotin, and how it may also affect thyroid testing.
References:
Effect of High-dose Biotin on Thyroid Function Tests: Case Report and Literature Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6103391/
National Institutes of Health; Office of Dietary Supplements. Biotin: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/. Accessed 6/10/19.
Biotin Benefits: What the Experts Have to Say https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-biotin/#:~:text=How%20much%20biotin%20do%20you%20need%3F
Biotin – Vitamin B7 https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/biotin-vitamin-b7/#:~:text=An%20RDA%20(Recommended%20Dietary%20Allowance,assumed%20to%20ensure%20nutritional%20adequacy.
FDA in Brief: FDA reminds patients, health care professionals and laboratory personnel about the potential for biotin interference with certain test results, especially specific tests to aid in heart attack diagnoses https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-brief-fda-reminds-patients-health-care-professionals-and-laboratory-personnel-about-potential
Biotin Fact Sheet for Consumers https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-Consumer/
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What keeps you up at night? Do you worry about money, your relationships, your health? What about smaller things like waking up on time, what to wear to work, how to handle difficult people, or recalling the things you must do tomorrow and not sure how to fit it all in?
Temporary worry is normal and can even be useful for solving problems and addressing your concerns. However, when it becomes persistent, and interferes with your basic needs like sleep, eating, and healthy relationships, it may be crossing over into Anxiety which can lead to a loss of ability to do even the simplest of things.
Listen in for some simple tips on How to Worry Less and Do More!
Helpful Resources:
Think and Grow Rich: https://amzn.to/3Caivdm
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://amzn.to/3rwJ1J1
Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3yjqGCG
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: https://amzn.to/3SY1edV
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Have you been interested in learning how you landed where you currently are with your health? Do you feel like there's more to total wellness then just diet and exercise? Are you interested in finding natural ways to optimize your health and avoid prescription medications and medical procedures?
Listen in to today's interview with Reed Davis. Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 4,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in his field. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches.
Reed Davis is one of the authors of The Gap: Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Health and Reverse Most Chronic Diseases. This book is the missing link, the piece of the puzzle that holds the answers you’ve been searching for. It’s The Gap between chronic disease and your true recovery.
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Have you been interested in learning how you landed where you currently are with your health? Do you feel like there's more to total wellness then just diet and exercise? Are you interested in finding natural ways to optimize your health and avoid prescription medications and medical procedures?
Listen in to today's interview with Reed Davis. Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 4,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in his field. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches.
Reed Davis is one of the authors of The Gap: Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Health and Reverse Most Chronic Diseases. This book is the missing link, the piece of the puzzle that holds the answers you’ve been searching for. It’s The Gap between chronic disease and your true recovery.
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Chronic pain. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 people globally suffer from chronic pain and this number increases with age. Now, I’m not talking about acute pain, which comes and goes. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than 12 weeks and may appear without any initial injury.
Hashimoto’s is among the most prevalent autoimmune disorder affecting about 10% of population. Hashimoto's patients are especially prone to increased risk of chronic pain as it’s also a recognized cause of fibromyalgia, and chronic widespread pain.
Listen in to hear about Your Brain’s Role in Chronic Pain, what I have learned about the path that often leads to chronic pain, and how to get out of it.
References:
Chronic Pain and the Health of Populations. https://www.bu.edu/sph/news/articles/2017/chronic-pain-and-the-health-of-populations/
Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain in autoimmune thyroid disease. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24435355/
Retraining the brain to treat chronic pain. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/retraining-brain-treat-chronic-pain
Infographic: The Path of Chronic Pain. https://www.curablehealth.com/blog
Facing the role of the amygdala in emotional information processing. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1219167110
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Chronic pain. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 people globally suffer from chronic pain and this number increases with age. Now, I’m not talking about acute pain, which comes and goes. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than 12 weeks and may appear without any initial injury.
Hashimoto’s is among the most prevalent autoimmune disorder affecting about 10% of population. Hashimoto's patients are especially prone to increased risk of chronic pain as it’s also a recognized cause of fibromyalgia, and chronic widespread pain.
Listen in to hear about Your Brain’s Role in Chronic Pain, what I have learned about the path that often leads to chronic pain, and how to get out of it.
References:
Chronic Pain and the Health of Populations. https://www.bu.edu/sph/news/articles/2017/chronic-pain-and-the-health-of-populations/
Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain in autoimmune thyroid disease. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24435355/
Retraining the brain to treat chronic pain. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/retraining-brain-treat-chronic-pain
Infographic: The Path of Chronic Pain. https://www.curablehealth.com/blog
Facing the role of the amygdala in emotional information processing. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1219167110
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Do you get confused on how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat? Is meal planning not even an option due to overwhelming issues like food intolerances, picky eaters in the family, or a schedule that’s just too busy? Are you over it altogether and have ended up just eating cereal every meal, or just drinking coffee and skipping meals altogether?
I can assure you, I’ve been there, and occasionally go there myself. Listen in to hear some helpful tips on How to Eat for Optimal Wellness, even if you’ve tried everything.
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Do you get confused on how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat? Is meal planning not even an option due to overwhelming issues like food intolerances, picky eaters in the family, or a schedule that’s just too busy? Are you over it altogether and have ended up just eating cereal every meal, or just drinking coffee and skipping meals altogether?
I can assure you, I’ve been there, and occasionally go there myself. Listen in to hear some helpful tips on How to Eat for Optimal Wellness, even if you’ve tried everything.
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Do any of these symptoms sound familiar to you?
- Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
- Being easily fatigued
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Being irritable
- Having headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains
- Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
- Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep
Each of these symptoms are commonly related to General Anxiety Disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Generalized Anxiety Disorder usually involves a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread, which can interfere with daily life. It is not the same as occasionally worrying about things or experiencing anxiety due to stressful life events. People living with General Anxiety Disorder experience frequent anxiety for months, if not years.
Listen in to hear my Top 5 Questions to Ask When Investigating the Root Cause for Your Anxiety
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Do any of these symptoms sound familiar to you?
- Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
- Being easily fatigued
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Being irritable
- Having headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains
- Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
- Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep
Each of these symptoms are commonly related to General Anxiety Disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Generalized Anxiety Disorder usually involves a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread, which can interfere with daily life. It is not the same as occasionally worrying about things or experiencing anxiety due to stressful life events. People living with General Anxiety Disorder experience frequent anxiety for months, if not years.
Listen in to hear my Top 5 Questions to Ask When Investigating the Root Cause for Your Anxiety
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Have you been struggling with unexplained gut issues, skin issues, and vitamin/mineral deficiencies? Have you changed your diet, implemented lifestyle changes to reduce stress and improve rest, yet you just can’t seem to get better?
Listen in today for 7 Sneaky Signs You Might Be Overlooking that could be a sign of Parasites.
Research Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/about.html#:~:text=A%20parasite%20is%20an%20organism,protozoa%2C%20helminths%2C%20and%20ectoparasites.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2754014/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC126866/#:~:text=Humans%20are%20hosts%20to%20nearly,relatively%20short%20history%20on%20Earth.
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Do you find supplements to be a bit overwhelming? There are SO many on the market with lots of creative descriptions claiming to help with weight loss, reduced inflammation, better skin, better hair, longer life, more energy, and the list goes on.
Listen in to hear "My Top Five Foundational Supplements for Optimal Health"
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Has your journey of learning about Hashimoto’s been confusing? Does it feel like there’s too much information and not enough clarity on how it applies to you as an individual? Everyone claims to be an expert, or at the very least has advice to share on how to solve your problems, yet is it really the direction you need to take every time you get new info?
I have been reflecting on my own journey since I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, as well as my professional journey from educator and school administrator to personal trainer, then added health coach to my credentials, and most recently completed training to certify as an Integrative Health Practitioner.
I absolutely love learning. Even more than learning, I love helping others through teaching what I learn. The process has been lengthy and yes, tons of information that at times can be very conflicting on how to approach my own Hashimoto’s needs for increased energy, weight loss, mental clarity, emotional stability, and really just overall wellness.
Listen in to hear what I’ve learned from these experiences and how conflicting information along the way from doctors, educators, research, media, family, and friends, ultimately led me to successful outcomes.
Today's Dig Deeper Resource:
Check out the book by John C Maxwell called Failing Forward, turning mistakes into steppingstones for success. This is not a book about Hashimoto’s, but it’s an easy read by a fabulous author that will help you with the mindset you need to navigate failures.
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Food sensitivity testing can be confusing. Which one is the right one, do you even need to test, how accurate is the test, what happens if everything shows up as a reactive food, and what if nothing shows up?
Listen in to hear Why and Who Should Run a Food Sensitivity Test.
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Navigating health challenges like Hashimoto’s can be overwhelming at times, especially when you are new at it. Keeping up with medical appointments, medications, supplements, testing, implementation of new habits, and all while still managing the rest of your responsibilities like relationships, family, work, school, business, you name it….ALL THE THINGS!
Well, after navigating all the things and helping others do the same, I have found a few tools and resources to be super helpful along the way. I figured you may find it helpful too.
Listen in to hear My Top 5 Tips and Tools That Help Me Manage My Hashimoto’s Lifestyle.
Some of the Tools Mentioned on the Show:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Free To Focus by Michael Hyatt
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Have you ever gone to the Doctor, been given clear orders on what to do next, then before the week is over, you have already given up?
How do you feel about that? Does it feel like a personal failure? Is it a loss that you beat yourself up about? Does it keep playing over and over in your head like an annoying commercial for legal services you hear on tv and can’t seem to forget it or make it stop?
Does it make you feel guilty or ashamed that you failed at something that was spelled out so clearly by your doctor?
I suffered from these feelings too. I sometimes still do. It’s something I’m continually working on. You see, thoughts become feelings, feelings become actions. My actions from sabotaging thoughts caused me way too many setbacks on my health journey. But, with help, I figured out a way out of it.
Listen in to hear how Failing at Following My Doctor’s Orders Gave Confidence to Succeed.
.If you need help with the next steps to feeling better or starting your own health coach journey, schedule a free consultation with me through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram and Tiktok @coachsandyrobinson. Don’t forget, we also have a Facebook group also called The Hashimoto’s Connection where you can meet other listeners, find community, and meet some of the guests from the show.
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Have you ever wondered why no matter how much progress you make, you always seem to end right back where you started, in your “comfort zone.”
Have you been scared of actually getting well and independent because you noticed when you are sick, family and friends are nicer than usual, even sympathetic and helpful?
Have you accepted that being sick is your fate, your genetics, or someone else’s fault so you just have to deal with the cards you’ve been dealt?
Have you been scared to try a new protocol or treatment because nothing has worked so far, so surely you’ll fail the next time you try?
Are you chasing a certain outward appearance, relationship, or career to cover up what you really desire like love, acceptance, safety, and security?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, I assure you that you are not alone. Listen in to learn about 5 different mindsets that may be holding you back from getting well or achieving success and how to overcome the ones you may feel are holding you back.
Sources:
The GAP and the GAIN https://amzn.to/3bABkMT
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/happiness-in-world/201304/how-reset-your-happiness-set-point
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Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson. Don’t forget, we also have a Facebook group also called The Hashimoto’s Connection where you can meet other listeners, find community, and meet some of the guests from the show.
What would you ask for if I granted you 3 wishes related to your overall Health? Would it be a request for more energy, no brain fog, the ability to reach your ideal weight and not feel like you are suffering through restrictive diets, more strength in the gym, more stamina in daily activities? Maybe you’d wish for less stress or total healing altogether?
Well, in today’s episode, I will review 5 different meditation/visualization exercises that you can do today that can launch you on your journey to improved health and it doesn’t cost anything to implement these habits.
Does that sound helpful to you? Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could start seeing results today? Listen in to hear how to get started.
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson. Don’t forget, we also have a Facebook group also called The Hashimoto’s Connection where you can meet other listeners, find community, and meet some of the guests from the show.
Sources:
Purchase Dr. David Hamilton's Book: How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body: 10th Anniversary Edition
How to Practice the techniques: https://www.healthline.com/health/visualization-meditation
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https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2021/guided-visualization-dealing-with-stress https://youtu.be/Dq9odPtHbcg
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MICHAEL RUBINO is an air quality expert who helps bridge the gap between the air in our homes and its direct impact on our health. Rubino works with over 100 doctors globally to not only raise awareness but also provide solutions to correctly identify and remove the pollutants causing this global health crisis.
As President of All American Restoration, Rubino specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure and
has helped heal over 1,000 families—including celebrities and athletes. He is also a council-certified Mold Remediator by IICRC and ACAC and is a contributing member, sponsor, and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association. He is the author of The Mold Medic and a contributor to MindBodyGreen.
Rubino has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow’s The Goop Podcast and Goop's
website, Brandi Glanville’s Unfiltered podcast, Luke Storey, Forbes, USA Today, and Bloom TV, toname a few.
He hosts the YouTube series, Mold Talks, where guests include medical experts as well
as mold recovery patients, including media icon Atoosa Rubenstein.
To purchase his book click: The Mold Medic
Toxins. They are literally EVERYWHERE. If you want to spend days, weeks, months, even years researching a never-ending topic, research toxic chemicals, and toxins statistics.
I’m not going to get into all the toxins, or where you find them just yet. Instead, I want to help you with an at home quiz that you can do to see if you are possibly showing signs and symptoms that are also linked to an overload of toxin exposure.
Listen in to see what stage of toxicity you’re in, and some options for next steps on reducing your total score.
Download your Personal Toxicity Quiz: https://www.coachsandyrobinson.com/
DISCLAIMER:
Keep in mind that I am NOT Providing MEDICAL ADVICE, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared is for informational purposes only. NO material on this show, my website, or my coaching practice are intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medical treatment.
Sources:
https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/chemicals-and-toxics-topics
https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/learn-about-asbestos
https://www.epa.gov/dioxin/learn-about-dioxin
https://www.epa.gov/formaldehyde/facts-about-formaldehyde#whatcontains
https://www.epa.gov/mercury/how-people-are-exposed-mercury
Dr. Lewis has a long history of helping people achieve their optimal health, by using extensive, but affordable lab work.
He stays current on the latest research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health, and he has a unique perspective on alternative and complementary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts.
Dr Lewis was a joy to interview and has a refreshing straight to the point type of personality that I’m sure you will enjoy as much as I did. Listen in to hear his approach to wellness and how supplements play a role in long term health.
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Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram at @coachsandyrobinson
To reach Dr. Lewis you can find him at https://www.greenwisdomhealth.com/
References
- Obesity Rates:
- https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity-adult-17-18/obesity-adult.htm
- https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/obesity/90142
- Depression and Insulin Resistance:
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-antidepressant-diet/202012/depression-and-insulin-resistance-obstacle-weight-loss
- Healthcare System Only Addresses 10% of Preventable Issues:
- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/1669826
- Daily Exposure to Potentially Dangerous Chemicals:
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/synthetic-chemicals-skincare_n_56d8ad09e4b0000de403d995
- https://bestlifeonline.com/toxic-chemicals/
- Unnecessary Surgeries:
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/18/unnecessary-surgery-usa-today-investigation/2435009/
- American Healthcare May Make People Sicker:
- https://www.bmj.com/content/330/7497/954.full
- Pharmaceutical Companies’ Revenue
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7054843/
- Medical-Grade Supplements VS. OTC Supplements
- https://www.optimalhealthspectrums.com/blog/supplement-blog
- S. Spending on Healthcare:
- https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-spending-u-s-compare-countries-2/#Health%20consumption%20expenditures%20as%20percent%20of%20GDP,%201970-2020%C2%A0
Have you ever heard of Dry Brushing? Are you curious how it may be able to help? I am currently learning about how Ayurvedic self-massage, like dry brushing, can improve circulation and help drain your lymphatic fluid of toxins.
If you haven’t heard of this before, I realize this may sound strange. But listen in to see how this simple daily routine can make a positive impact on your health through manual lymph drainage of toxins, improved energy, and increased oxygenation of tissues, and how it may even help the appearance of cellulite!
Questions I will review today are:
- What is the function of Lymphatic system?
- How does dry brushing help?
- How do you do dry brushing?
- Can it actually help cellulite?
Keep in mind as you listen today that I am NOT Providing MEDICAL ADVICE, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared is for informational purposes only. NO material on this show, my website, or my coaching practice are intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medical treatment.
Sources:
https://biologydictionary.net/lymphatic-system/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3114606/
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One of the most common questions I get asked by clients just starting their wellness journey is:
“What should I focus on first, sleep, stress, toxins, hormones, gut issues, diet, or exercise?
The answer is, it really depends. There are so many ways to approach functional or integrative wellness and there’s really no cookie-cutter formula.
Having said that, if I were starting over again, I would focus first on functional lab testing. Listen in to hear why.
. Keep in mind as you listen today that I am NOT Providing MEDICAL ADVICE, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared is for informational purposes only. NO material on this show/website/coaching practice are intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medical treatment.
To purchase your own at home functional lab testing kits click here: https://equi.life/?irad=859795&irmp=3421097
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson.
Wendie Trubow, M.D., MBA is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing!
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Schedule a free consultation with Sandy at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson.
In the process of getting to this diagnosis, and sharing the results with a few close friends, I learned that there are many questions that you all may have that are similar to the ones that have come up from my friends.
Questions I will review today are: Isn’t Hashimoto’s something only girls get? How did you find out? Is Hashimoto’s hereditary? What were his signs/symptoms? How early should children be tested for Hashimotos? In addition, a puzzling statement that came from one of his regular doctors which was "I’m confused on how he was positive for Hashimotos, yet his thyroid levels were all in range, I’ve not seen this before.”
I hope today’s episode will bring some clarity, and wisdom on how to approach this with your own children as they navigate their health journey.
DISCLAIMER
THIS PODCAST/WEBSITE/COACHING SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained are for informational purposes only. NO material on this show/website/coaching practice/or special guests are intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medical treatment. Never delay seeking medical advice because of something you read/hear/see on our show/website/or coaching practice.
Reference:
The Five Stages of Hashimoto's Disease: Which Stage Are You In?
Have you heard of Low Dose Naltrexone? Have you tried everything to lower inflammatory markers and antibodies but nothing seems to make a big difference?
Today's interview with Ginny Isbell, Pharm D, will bring clarity and insight on the many benefits of LDN.
Ginny decided to pursue pharmacy while still in high school where she spent her summers working at the local hospital pharmacy. This led her to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University where she graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy. She worked in Long-Term Care Pharmacy before she discovered her appreciation for pharmacy compounding. In 2006 she joined Madison Drugs diving into the world of compounding and nutrition. She started attending numerous compounding, hormone and functional medicine conferences each year and quickly realized this was a place she were she would never tire of learning in order to help others. Ginny has now completed over 150 hours of live CE on Pharmacy Compounding and over 120 on hormone replacement and functional endocrinology. Ginny is a member of A4M and IFM. Ginny completed the LDN Masterclass and is now certified as an LDN Specialist. The Masterclass program included over 35 hours of continuing education and the specialist certificate exam. Ginny became co-owner of Madison Drugs in 2010. She currently supervises the compounding lab and provides wellness consultations.
RESOURCES:
LDNresearchtrust
They have 2 books The LDN Book Volume 1 and 2. Volume 2 came out in 2020 and Madison Drugs was a part of the book tour. The goal was to have a live event here in Huntsville with the editor Linda Elsegood coming from England, but COVID shut that down. We did however have an online book tour and parts of that are recorded and on our website (Madisondrugs.com)
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DISCLAIMER
THIS PODCAST/WEBSITE/COACHING SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained are for informational purposes only. NO material on this show/website/coaching practice/or special guests are intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medical treatment. Never delay seeking medical advice because of something you read/hear/see on our show/website/or coaching practice.
Whitney Morgan is the founder of Morgan Nutrition and the creator of the Thyroid Reboot Method. She’s helped dozens of women with chronic Hashimoto’s, and other autoimmune conditions, bust through the obstacles keeping them from the life they want by uncovering the root causes of their symptoms and eliminating their unique triggers. Whitney is a licensed acupuncturist, a functional nutritionist, and a certified gluten-free health coach. In addition to her private practice, she serves as a clinical advisor and instructor for the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners.
LINKS:
Website: https://www.morgannutrition.com/welcome
Linktr.ee link to all resources: https://linktr.ee/morgannutrition
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneymorgannutrition/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneymorgannutrition/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT_ackL2_KfYd-RJXosS2A?sub_confirmation=1
Free Resource:
Thyroid Lab Test Interpretation Guide: https://www.morgannutrition.com/thyroid-lab-test-interpretation-guide
Disclaimer:
THIS PODCAST/WEBSITE/COACHING SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained are for informational purposes only. NO material on this show/website/coaching practice/or special guests are intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medical treatment. Never delay seeking medical advice because of something you read/hear/see on our show/website/or coaching practice.
To reach Coach Sandy:
www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Instagram: @coachsandyrobinson
Today’s interview is with my long time friend and previous personal training client, Melanie Basham. She was a guest on the show about a year ago and shared her personal journey with her Hashimoto’s diagnosis.
Now, a year later, I thought it would be fun to catch up with Melanie to see how she’s doing, what she’s learned about Hashimoto’s since we last interviewed, and what she has planned for the next year.
Melanie is easy to talk to, she’s always upbeat and insightful. I’m sure she is a joy to everyone she meets. Grab a cup of coffee, take a load off your feet, and enjoy a casual conversation with friends.
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson
Annually, more than 750,000 individuals undergo Gallbladder removal in the United States. I was prompted to research this topic due to gallbladder complications of my own and found an interesting link with Hashimoto’s disease.
On today’s show I will review my research on how fat malabsorption, gallstone disease, and Hashimoto’s are linked. I will review how fats are normally digested, what fat malabsorption is, what gallstone disease is, what some of the treatment options are, and some simple action steps you can take now to get some relief whether you still have a gallbladder or not.
. For those of you who are listening and feel overwhelmed with how to navigate all the lifestyle changes and modifications related to your autoimmune disease, how to find work/life balance, how to get your family to support your needs along the way, how to find the right workout or nutrition plan for you, or simply need accountability and support to keep on track, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson.
Conceiving can be especially challenging for patients with thyroid disease. I personally struggled with infertility and multiple miscarriages that could have been avoided if I knew more about Hashimoto’s when we were trying to conceive. I believe we go through challenges in life for a variety of reasons, but ultimately, I believe we should learn from them, and help others avoid the same hard lessons if at all possible.
Today I will review 4 questions related to conceiving when you have Hashimoto’s:
- What should I do before trying to conceive?
- What kind of doctor should I see?
- What should I bring to my first preconception visit with my doctor?
- What should we discuss at my first visit?
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson.
Don’t forget, we also have a Facebook group also called The Hashimoto’s Connection where you can meet other listeners, find community, and meet some of the guests from the show.
This is a throwback episode from the original recording with Doctor Woodford in Episode 4 of The Hashimoto's Connection.
This interview happens to be a fan favorite and yes, it is a favorite of mine as well.
Learn all about Hormones, Thyroid Levels, Nutrition, and Healthy Aging!
To schedule a free consultation with me you can find me at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
AIP diet, also known as the Autoimmune Protocol Diet, is a very popular and effective way to learn how your body responds to the foods you eat and environment you live in. There are tons of resources like books, videos, and podcasts that offer help navigating this protocol.
Today I will discuss 4 main questions:
- What is AIP?
- How can it benefit people like you and me?
- Which foods will be eliminated?
- Which foods will I be allowed to eat?
Listen in to get the basics of the AIP diet, and how I can help you follow along with my SIMPLE SIX AIP course. (limited time discount code: MARCH2022)
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram at @coachsandyrobinson. Don’t forget, we also have a Facebook group also called The Hashimoto’s connection where you can meet other listeners, find community, and meet some of the guests from the show.
In my quest to advocate for Hashimoto’s patients, one topic seems to come up over and over, and that’s leaky gut. In functional medicine, we know leaky gut is a root cause for Hashimoto’s, but what is the root cause of leaky gut? Listen in to hear 5 possible causes I found in my research that could be the cause of your leaky gut.
For those of you who feel overwhelmed with how to navigate all the lifestyle changes and modifications related to your autoimmune disease, how to find work/life balance, how to get your family to support your needs along the way, how to find the right workout or nutrition plan for you, or simply need accountability and support to keep on track, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson. Don’t forget, we also have a Facebook group also called The Hashimoto’s Connection where you can meet other listeners, find community, and meet some of the guests from the show.
I recently read in the book “Reversing Hashimoto’s” written by Dr. Anshul Gupta that Hashimoto’s patients could benefit from supplementing with Acetyl L-Carnitine. So, I decided to dig a little deeper to learn more about it.
L-Carnitine supplementation has been shown in a 2016 research study of patients with hypothyroidism to significantly improve both physical and mental fatigue. For Hashimoto’s patients, fatigue, brain fog, and muscle weakness are all common complaints, even after regulating their thyroid hormones.
Listen in to learn what L-Carnitine is, what role does it play in our body, and how to determine if you should consider adding it to your own nutrition plan.
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson. Don’t forget, we also have a Facebook group also called The Hashimoto’s Connection where you can meet other listeners, find community, and meet some of the guests from the show.
Meet Saranne Riccio. She is a small business owner, wine lover, animal lover and Hashimoto’s advocate. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in April 2008 and struggled until November 2020 to find a doctor who could help.
During that time, she became her own researcher and did not stop until she found a Functional Medicine Doctor who was well versed at treating patients with autoimmune disease.
Today she is steadily healing after this long journey. She is hopeful for the future and wants to help others.
Special thanks to Saranne for sharing her story with us today. If you’d like to reach her directly you can find her in our Facebook group called The Hashimoto’s Connection, or also on Instagram @ricciosaranne.
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson
Dr Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine.
He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine.
His dedication towards his patients was recognized when he was awarded Readers’ Choice, Best Doctor in Virginia’s Northern Neck Area.
He is now on a mission to help 1 million people reverse their health conditions. To achieve this mission, he has written a best seller book called Reversing Hashimoto’s. He has also started a virtual functional medicine practice, a blog, and a YouTube channel so he can reach people from all over the world.
Through his innovative approach towards Hashimoto’s disease, he has helped several patients to reverse their unresolved symptoms and live their life to the fullest.
He loves to spend time with his wife and two kids. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, hiking in the woods, or meditating in a quiet spot.
Listen in as we discuss his book, his simple 3 step method to losing weight, ending fatigue, and reducing brain fog, as well as some of the top root causes of Hashimoto’s that he has seen in his own practice.
To get your own copy of the book, you can find it on Amazon in both written and digital versions. If you’d like to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Gupta, you can find him through his website at anshulguptamd.com, on YouTube @AnshulGuptaMD, as well as Instagram and Facebook.
For those of you who are listening and feel overwhelmed with how to navigate all the lifestyle changes and modifications related to your autoimmune disease, how to find work/life balance, how to get your family to support your needs along the way, how to find the right workout or nutrition plan for you, or simply need accountability and support to keep on track, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
Schedule a free consultation with me through my website at coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson
Meet Nathan, the owner of Time Traveler's Bakery, where they use old time baking methods to help people EAT GLUTEN AGAIN! Gluten consumption used to cause Nathan full body pain, severe mental health issues, and gut problems, but the double heavy fermentation methods that he discovered have given gluten and grains back to him and many other people. He is on a mission to spread the good grain news and help people reclaim their diets.
Also, if after learning about this unique process, you would like to try some of their bread, or join a baking class, there’s a special discount code for my listeners to get 10% off their purchase by using the code : coachsandy at checkout.
For those of you who are listening and feel overwhelmed with how to navigate all the lifestyle changes and modifications related to your autoimmune disease, how to find work/life balance, how to get your family to support your needs along the way, how to find the right workout or nutrition plan for you, or simply need accountability and support to keep on track, I’m your girl! I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
Schedule a free consultation through my website at coachsandyrobinson.com or you can also find me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson
If you have Hashimoto’s, then you know what a roller coaster of symptoms and emotions it can be. I’ve had so many listeners express their frustration of how their doctor starts them on thyroid medication, and then simply tells them to follow up in 6 months to a year. They are led to believe that is all that can be done. They end up usually getting very little, if any relief from symptoms, and in many cases they even get worse. Today, I discuss this topic and offer some resources to help you get a better understanding of why this happens and how to get help.
Schedule a free consultation with me today through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Happy New Year! As I reflect on the year 2021 and set goals for the new year of 2022, I thought it would be fun to share with you an update on how things went last year, and what we have planned for the future! So, sit back and join me in celebrating some success and casting a little vision about the future. Please email me your ideas and feedback at sandy@coachsandyrobinson.com . You can schedule your free consultation with me on my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com .
Today I have the great pleasure of a candid chat with a new local friend of mine, Hope Holcomb. She has been married for 23 years, and a mother to three amazing children.
She was a stay at home mom for about twenty years, then decided to go back to school, get her associates degree, and work in the school systems with children that have special needs.
She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in January 2002, and has strived since then to not let it define her. Hope says, “having an invisible disease like Hashimoto’s sucks, but with the downs come the ups. I feel abundantly blessed in recent years to have supportive family, friends, and medical community to better care for my needs.”
For more information on Hashimoto's Life and Health Coaching with Sandy, visit www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Today I have the great pleasure of a candid chat with Adam Gask and Rachel Hill, the Husband-and-Wife co-authors of the Amazon Best Selling book "You, Me, and Hypothyroidism."
They have a wonderful story of growing up together, walking the many journeys of chronic illness and advocating for others with similar journeys. Their book is a beautiful display of courage, empathy, dedication, advocacy, and a comprehensive, much-needed tool which compiles all the information you need in order to ensure your relationship doesn’t suffer at the hands of this chronic illness. It also provides both perspectives of a thyroid condition diagnosis: the patient and their loved one.
So have a seat, grab a cup of coffee or hot tea, and join me in listening to their beautiful journey.
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Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can all bring so much joy and celebration. It’s a time to gather, reflect, give thanks, be generous, share joy, honor our faith, and create memories with loved ones and friends. At the same time, they can also bring a certain level of stress, good stress or bad stress, the body responds the same and it can lead to awkward conversations, disappointed loved ones, cancelled plans, miserable illness, and long lasting flare ups if you aren’t careful to care for your body as you navigate all the things.
Over the past years I’ve learned a few methods to manage my Hashimoto’s needs, but still participate in traditional holidays, without feeling like I’m missing out while everyone else is having fun.
Today I will give you my top 6 tips to enjoying the holidays while also following a modified nutrition and lifestyle plan to suit your Hashimoto’s lifestyle needs.
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Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel tired when you wake up even though you should have gotten enough sleep to feel rested? What about suffering from strong cravings for salty foods, brain fog, low sex drive, difficulty making decisions, or feeling completely drained after exercise rather than energized? These are some of the classic symptoms of an Adrenal dysfunction as well as many other symptoms you may be experiencing but simply passing off as thyroid issues or aging issues.
Listen in today as I briefly discuss Adrenal Dysfunction, review a checklist of common symptoms you can share with your doctor to investigate further, and lastly review Izabella Wentz’s five step protocol to Adrenal Recovery according to her book Hashimoto's Protocol, A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back.
You can purchase the book mentioned in this show as well as other helpful resources at www.coachsandyrobinson.com/store
I am excited to introduce you to a new friend of mine Rachel Hill. She is the highly ranked and multi-award winning thyroid patient advocate, writer, speaker and author behind The Invisible Hypothyroidism. Her thyroid advocacy work includes writing articles, authoring books, producing her Thyroid Family email newsletters, and speaking on podcasts, as well as being a founding board member for the American College of Thyroidology. She is well-recognized as a crucial and influential contributor to the thyroid community and has a large social media presence. Her books include "Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate" and "You, Me and Hypothyroidism.” Her first book made the Amazon Top 10 Best seller and #1 New release in 2018, and her second book also made the Amazon Top 10 Best Seller and #1 New release in 2019.
She is a joy to speak to and has an inspiring story that I’m sure will bring you some encouragement today.
You can purchase her books mentioned on today's show at https://www.coachsandyrobinson.com/store
Do you have family members or friends that want to be supportive with your Hashimoto’s needs, but aren’t sure how? Maybe you feel like they don’t really understand when you try to explain? Today I’m going to have a candid chat with my husband Brian about some of our journey with Hashimoto’s and review our top 5 Things family members and friends need to know about Hashimoto’s disease.
If you feel overwhelmed or stuck, I’d love to help you with one on one coaching sessions to help you navigate the ups and downs of your own Hashimoto’s journey! I will walk alongside you, validate your concerns, equip you with tools and resources to help, and encourage you along your journey so you never feel alone.
Schedule a free consultation with me today through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or through Instagram @coachsandyrobinson.
Also, don’t forget to join my Meta/Facebook group, also called The Hashimoto’s Connection for community and friends who also have Hashimoto’s, and meet some of the guests interviewed on the show!
Thank you so much Brian for sharing your part of our Hashimoto’s story today. If you’d like to reach out to Brian directly you can find him on on Instagram @thisisb_rob, and through his website www.thisisbrob.com, or listen to his podcast Elevate To Great.
For more information or to schedule a free coaching session with Sandy you can find her here www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Are you struggling to lose weight or manage healthy blood sugar levels? Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or diabetes? Metabolic syndrome is also associated with patients who have thyroid dysfunction.
Dr Jarrouge is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and nephrology. He has been a hospitalist since 2013 in Houston, TX. As a hospitalist, his job is to take care of acutely ill patients admitted to the hospital for a myriad of medical conditions.
In his early 30s, he wrestled with a host of health issues including back pain, high blood pressure, prediabetes and was 35 lbs overweight. After being frustrated with conventional approaches, he took a radical departure from mainstream medicine and used lifestyle to completely reclaim his health.
His personal experience and realizing that patients who end up in the hospital the most are often metabolically sick, has shifted his professional interests to focus on nutrition as his main tool to combat chronic metabolic diseases, primarily obesity and type 2 diabetes. He currently coaches people remotely how to change their lifestyle and helps them reverse their chronic diseases and come off medications.
You can learn more about Elie at www.MetabolicHealthMD.com. Twitter: @ElieJarrougeMD Instagram: @Elie_Jarrouge
Did you know thyroid disease in men entails many of the same symptoms as those that affect women with a thyroid disorder. Men, however, may also experience some indications of a thyroid issue that are unique to their sex—some of which you may not immediately associate with the condition such as low sperm count, loss of muscle mass, and erectile dysfunction. Many men don't consider that they could have thyroid disease, even if they have classic symptoms.
John Nolte is the GIS Manager for Administrative Services at Denver Water. He has lived in the Denver metro area for the past ten years. He spends most of his free time with his daughter Maya and dog Lola. John has recently started pursuing his Professional MBA at the University of Colorado, Denver. He is also involved in an Irish sports league where he plays a sport called hurling and sometimes Gaelic football. John grew up in New Jersey as the youngest of four boys and was just recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's and has been doing a lot of research on the subject. He also enjoys hiking, skiing, and recently started paddleboarding.
For more information or to schedule a free coaching session with Sandy you can find her at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Are you currently stumped on how to reduce your Hashimoto’s antibodies? I mean, once you heard you had them, has it been your goal ever since to get them reduced or gone? It has been for me. I have found seven tips that seem to have worked great for me, as well as some research on certain methods that have worked for others. Listen in to see if there’s anything you want to try or research further that may just work for you too!
For more information or to schedule a free coaching session with Sandy you can find her at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
In honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day which is October 15th, I wanted to discuss some of the research I found on hidden causes of infertility and pregnancy loss as it relates to thyroid patients. This is a near and dear topic for me personally, as my husband and I suffered the loss of 5 pregnancies in what seemed to be linked directly with my thyroid malfunction and/or Hashimoto’s disease. This led us on a long journey of questions along the way. For today, I will cover 3 that you also may find helpful:
- How can thyroid disorders effect your fertility?
- Can Hashimoto’s cause infertility or miscarriage?
- What can I do to prevent fertility or pregnancy complications related to thyroid disease?
Get more information or schedule a free coaching session with Sandy at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
In the month of October, we have several causes to bring special awareness too. This week I’d like to pay special attention to Breast Cancer Awareness, and specifically how it relates to Thyroid disorders, such as Hashimoto’s. Believe it or not, there’s a link with the two. Today I will discuss my top 3 questions:
Is there a relationship between thyroid dysfunction and breast cancer?
Is there a relationship between thyroid enlargement and breast cancer?
Is Thyroid disease associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?
For more information or to schedule a free coaching session with Sandy you can find her at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Did you have thyroid troubles during pregnancy? Did they seem to continue even after delivery? Research shows that for many women, pregnancy and childbirth can be a common life event that triggers Hashimoto's disease.
Listen in as Katie Shepard shares her encouraging personal story of pregnancy, Hashimoto's diagnosis, and her "wins" so far on her path to healing.
For more information or to schedule a free coaching session with Sandy you can find her at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Have you heard of Hashimoto’s remission? Does it seem unobtainable? Well, today’s guest Heather Creekmore, shares her personal Hashimoto’s story and some of the lessons she has learned along the way that she believes brought healing. Listen in to hear her inspiring, cheerful story of how Heather has found joy in her journey.
Special Thanks to heather for sharing her story today. If you’d like to find Heather online, check out her website at comparedtowho.me where you can learn all about her book, her podcast, her journeys as a pastor’s wife and homeschooling mother of 4, and her failed Netflix baker experience on Episode 1 of Nailed it! She also offers body image coaching and online courses as well.
For more information or to schedule a free coaching session with Sandy you can find her at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Do you or a friend have Hashimoto's AND Breast Implants? Are you curious about getting implants? Before you go any further, I want you to hear my friend Melissa's personal story of Hashimoto's and Breast Implant Illness.
Listen in to hear about her journey to diagnosis and treatment plans moving forward.
For more information or to schedule a free coaching session with Sandy you can find her at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Have you ever heard of Epstein-Barr virus? What about Mono, also known as the “kissing disease” which is an exhausting viral infection that is common among college students. According to my research, many people with Hashimoto’s also have a history of Mono, or the Epstein-Barr virus.
Listen in today as I review these 5 questions:
- What is EBV, and how is it related to autoimmune thyroid disease?
- How can you test for EBV?
- Could EBV be the root cause of your Hashimoto’s?
- What are the conventional and natural treatments for EBV?
- Are there other infections related to EBV?
At some point in your Hashimoto's journey, you may have heard about a food allergy test. You might be wondering if this is worth the time and money to get tested. A food allergy test can be a helpful tool to diagnose your allergies, but it's not always the best option. For example, if you have Hashimoto's disease and are feeling exhausted after eating certain foods, an elimination diet may give you more information about which food is the culprit. In today’s episode I will be discussing food sensitivity testing vs elimination diet. I’ll review what each of them are, the pros and cons of each, which one you should do first, next steps on your symptom free lifestyle, tips on how to make food sensitivity eating easier, and some resources to help along the way.
Meet a new friend of mine, Brittney Carnell. She has an inspiring story of how she overcame many challenging medical conditions including Hashimoto’s. She has a passion for mountain biking and rock climbing, and currently working her dream job as a Historian. Listen in to hear how she was diagnosed, what a “flare up” looks like for her, methods of coping with physical and mental setbacks that she has found helpful, how the AIP diet works for her, and helpful resources and tips she has found success using that you can implement today.
Today I’d like to help a special listener, Stephanie, with a topic she wrote to me about asking if I have ever explored any connection between Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and sinus issues?
I will say, in today’s current climate with Covid and upcoming flu season, any kind of sinus issues can be especially alarming. Today, I will talk about 5 links I found and what you can do to investigate.
I’d like to introduce you to a new friend of mine, Heather Nowak. I learned of her first on Instagram, and was intrigued by her success in her personal health and fitness even in the midst of Hashimoto’s. Of course, I had to know her story, and immediately asked for an interview. I am a firm believer that Hashimoto’s can look very different for each of us. How we tolerate our conditions, and methods we use to heal can also look very different. Ultimately, I hope Heather’s story brings a little comfort in similarities, and inspiration with possible new info on ways to improve your health, just like Heather.
Heather is a wife, a mother, a college student in a Masters of Social Work Program, and makes her health and fitness a priority in her Hashimoto’s healing journey.
What is Functional Medicine? How is it different from Conventional Medicine? How do I know what to expect with treatment from either type? What do I do if I cannot find a functional Medicine doctor but I still want to get to the root cause? What are the 8 basic root causes to look at first? Listen in on today’s episode to get the answers to these questions, plus some action steps to get to YOUR root cause!
Today I will discuss 7 potential dental triggers for Hashimoto’s. I will have to admit, this is an area I hadn’t thought about until recently. I of course practice good dental hygiene, but I never considered my dental history or current conditions possibly having an impact on my healing journey with Hashimoto’s and identifying the root cause. When we consider the many potential triggers of autoimmune thyroid disease, we have to also think about our mouths, especially the teeth and gums.
All things Goiter.What is a goiter and what causes it? What are the risk factors, symptoms, and how is it diagnosed? Do goiters go away on their own? How is a goiter treated? What happens if a goiter is left untreated?
What is Inflammation? What’s the difference between Acute and Chronic Inflammation? Is Inflammation Good? What are the 5 classic signs, What causes inflammation, and How do I know if I have inflammation?? How Can I Reduce Chronic Inflammation? These are all questions commonly asked by Hashimoto’s patients and I’m going to review them today and help bring some clarity.
Have you ever wondered how you can have Hashimoto’s but have normal thyroid levels? What about having nodules on your thyroid but you don’t have thyroid antibodies present? Some people have all of the symptoms of Hashimoto’s, yet their lab work again, looks normal. Well, today I’m going to discuss the five stages of Hashimoto’s, and how to prevent progression of the disease.
Why do we assign meaning to life event in the way that we do? The short answer is that our emotional pain and suffering is typically caused by 3 core irrational beliefs.
They are the irrational beliefs of Approval, Judgement, and Comfort. Not all people hold the same variation of these beliefs, but we all believe them in one situation or another and these beliefs are irrational.
By identifying which of these core irrational beliefs you tend to fall into the most, you can begin to become aware of the situations in which you apply these deceptive rules.
Learn from Sleep Coach Dana Stone how to reduce your stress by improving the quality and quantity of your sleep. Get a better understanding of how to treat sleep disorders, and easy action steps you can start today that will help right away!
Many symptoms of hypothyroidism overlap with symptoms of underactive adrenals. However, physicians don’t routinely check adrenal function in those with Hashimoto’s. I will review what the adrenals are, what causes dysfunction, symptoms of adrenal dysfunction, how to test your adrenal function, and a possible approach to treat the root cause and recover from adrenal fatigue.
Today’s episode will be some brief guidance on how to tell if your supplement brand has the ingredients it claims to have, and whether or not it has any other ingredients or harmful contaminants. I will discuss how to research a brand on your own, and a few independent organizations that offer their “seal of approval” and what that “seal of approval” actually means.
When faced with a Hashimoto’s diagnosis, it may feel like you aren’t even sure where to begin. Depending on the doctor you are working with, they may know very little about what it means to have Hashimoto’s and therefore have very little information to offer for help.
Having a “tool kit” of questions to ask your care provider will help you determine if your doctor is the right doctor for you as well as hopefully result in getting all the information you need to navigate your Hashimoto’s lifestyle in a very proactive way.
I will briefly discuss 5 different categories: Treatment Options, Symptoms, Blood work, Associated Symptoms, and Follow Up.
Interview with Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, Sarah Yaw, on the topic of trauma and how it is linked with our health. Join me and Sarah as we discuss what trauma is, what some of the most common types of trauma are that people endure but either avoid or don’t know how to deal with it, how trauma is linked with autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, and some actionable steps you can implement today to help yourself towards the path of recovery and healing.
Anxiety can be a major symptom of Hashimoto’s as well as a trigger for Hashimoto’s to flare. Learning how to identify anxiety and some helpful tools to overcome it could make all the difference in your recovery plan. I will briefly review some of my research on what it is, some of the symptoms, some of the possible disorders, and some possible ways to overcome anxiety using my LEANWell 4 step checklist: Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, and Nutrition.
Endocrine Disruptors, what they are, where you may find them, how to reduce exposure, and healthy swaps that you can make to reduce your toxic load and ideally improve your health as a result.
You can find the transcript of this episode including resource links on my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Meet my friend Gabi. She has an interesting Hashimoto's story with personal success going Gluten free. She also has some helpful tips for family members and friends who'd like to show support to their loved one with Hashimoto's.
Learn with guest Dr. Woodford, the benefits or possible risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy. Overcome common myths about female hormones, discuss the importance of testosterone therapy in breast cancer prevention, and discuss some of the links with hormone balance and thyroid health. Resources discussed can be found on www.coachsandyrobinson.com
I would like to introduce you to one of my personal health caregivers, Danielle Elliott. Danielle received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of North Alabama in 1987. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 1991 and her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner at The University of Alabama Huntsville in 1994. She has been working as a Nurse Practitioner since 1994. Today she will discuss briefly some of the lab work you may want to consider requesting at your next appointment and a few tips on how to make the whole Hashimoto’s treatment process a little better for everyone involved.
A few things to ponder if you have Hashimoto’s and are considering Botox injections. I’ll review some of the common and not so common reasons people may consider Botox, and some of the risks/complications, and how it relates to someone with Hashimoto’s. I will also provide actions steps to consider, and some resources for you to dig deeper and make an informed choice.
Hair loss. We don’t like to talk about it, it’s embarrassing. We try everything to cover it up, change the style to distract from the thinning, or buy shampoos and creams to fix it, but nothing really seems to help. Does this sound familiar?
Well, I’m hoping to shed some light on a few reasons you may be experiencing hair loss, and some options to research that may work for you!
How to save, and manage medical and lifestyle expenses when living with Hashimoto’s. This is a super big deal to many Hashimoto’s sufferers as many feel like they do not have the resources to get the care they need or buy the types of foods/supplements/products that will help them heal. While these tips won’t pay the bills or buy the groceries for you, I may be able to give you a few pointers you haven’t already considered that just may help!
What to do if you’re on thyroid medication but it just doesn’t seem to be working. You’re still experiencing fatigue, depression, weight gain, and all the other symptoms, and even though your doctor keeps increasing your medication, your levels won’t normalize. There might be a few things you can do to help!
Contact me at www.coachsandyrobinson.com for more info.
Exercising with Hashimoto’s. How to get started, how to determine which type of exercise is the right type for you, and when to hire help. At the end I will share 3 action steps, one to help you, one to help others like fitness and medical professionals, and last how to dig deeper into this topic.
“My doctor said Hashimoto’s is no big deal, all you need is thyroid medication and you’ll be fine.” While I am not advocating immediately kicking your doctor to the curb, I am going to help educate you on how respectfully challenge your doctor to dig deeper and consider additional methods to healing, and if still no help, well then maybe finding a new doctor may be the way to go!
If you have questions or need help, feel free to contact me to schedule a free consult. You can find me through my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com , and on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson or @ hashimotoshealthcoach.
Increased intestinal permeability, aka: Leaky Gut. What is Leaky Gut. What happens when it “leaks” , How does Leaky Gut develop? What are some of the symptoms of Leaky Gut? and what you can do to pursue healing. I will also provide 3 action steps, one to help you, one to help others like family and friends, and one to dig deeper on this topic.
To schedule a consult with me to learn more, you can reach me at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
AIP: Reintroduction phase, what it is, why you have it, when you start it, how to do it, some reactions you should be looking for, how to track it, and the order of reintroduction. Join my next SIMPLE SIX AIP Program at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
Autoimmune Protocol: Elimination phase, what it is, how it works, and some of the potential challenges you should expect.
I want to mention there are many forms of the Autoimmune Protocol, each having a slightly different viewpoint on the foods which should be eliminated. If there is anything in this program that does not feel right for you, feel free to adjust. I can provide a blueprint to follow; yet, ultimately, you must follow your intuition and listen to your own body.
I am going to briefly share about one of the most common topics I get consulted about and hired for, the Autoimmune Protocol. I’ll give you a brief success story, a description of what it is, how it works, some of the benefits, support options, and how to get started on your own personal journey to healing.
Meet my friend Tasha Edwards. Tasha is a certified integrative health coach, certified Quantum coach, certified meditation teacher, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Join me as we discuss the struggles and practical solutions dealing with Hashimoto's and Body Image. You can reach me directly @coachsandyrobinson or @hashimotoshealthcoach on IG or schedule a free consult with me at www.leanwellonline.com.
Join me as I pick Dr Woodford's brain about all the things… his journey to practicing functional medicine, his explanation of hormones and why a person with “normal’ thyroid levels may still not be normal for them, a lesson in nutrition and how we all should be eating in order to heal our bodies, a lesson in sleep and brain health for healthy aging, and a few great resources he recommends to dig deeper in each of these topics.
You can get in touch with me by subscribing to my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com or Follow me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson and @hashimotoshealthcoach
Meet Melanie Basham, wife and mother of 3. Hear her personal journeys of steamrollers, medical misdiagnosis, health challenges, Hashimoto's diagnosis and treatment.
Learn 3 action steps:
- How to help yourself: Give yourself permission to care for yourself.
- How to help others: Talk about it. Let family and friends know how you are feeling and what you are going through so they can relate.
- How to dig deeper: Check out the book "Why do I still have thyroid symptoms when my lab tests are normal" by Datis Kharrazian. Check out the website www.hypothyroidmom.com
Welcome to The Hashimoto’s Connection. In today’s episode, I have a special guest, Wendy McGee. Wendy is a friend of mine and was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s approx. 7 months prior to our interview. She has an interesting story and brings insight to what someone newly diagnosed may be going through as well as some great tips to share on how to get help. Join me as we connect with Wendy’s Hashimoto’s journey today.
If you’d like to reach Wendy directly you can email her through her website www.providencemusicstudio.com
To recap today’s 3 action steps:
First, how you can help yourself with this episode: Get help from a medical professional that understands how to treat Hashimoto’s, if your current doctor is unsure, ask for a referral to someone who can help.
Second, how you can help others: Communicate with your family and friends. Let them know what’s going on with your health and teach them how they can be a part of the solution. Don’t expect them to automatically know.
Last, dig deeper: Check out the book Wendy found helpful by Pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause
If you’d like to get in touch with me, you can reach me on Instagram @coachsandyrobinson and @hashimotoshealthcoach or on FB @LEANWellonline, or subscribe to my email list on my website at www.coachsandyrobinson.com
In today’s episode, I am going to share with you my personal journey with Hashimoto’s so far. I’ll give you a brief timeline, how I was diagnosed, some of my most predictable triggers for flare ups, and where I am in my journey right now.
3 action steps:
How to help yourself: get a great doctor.
How to help others: encourage them to get the help they need, and then support them when they try to make adjustments.
How to dig deeper: Check out https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
Welcome to The Hashimoto’s Connection. In today’s introduction episode, I am going to briefly share with you my vision for this podcast. I will tell you a little bit about how the idea came about, where I intend to go with it, and how I intend to benefit you!
Each episode I will give you 3 action steps. Here are the 3 for today:
- How this episode can help you: First of all, please Subscribe, and listen. Each week I will launch a new episode to help equip and motivate you on your journey.
- How this can help others: First of all, please leave a review on this podcast to help others find it. Next, share this podcast with anyone you know who suffers with thyroid disease. Studies show that almost 5 out of every 100 people ages 12 and up has some form of hypothyroidism, about 90% are Hashimoto’s related.
- How to dig deeper: Make an educated decision on how you’d like to apply what you’ve learned today.
- https://naturemed.org/do-you-have-hypothyroid-or-hashimotos/
- https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hypothyroidism