My Thryoid Was Failing - Here's How I Fixed It (Doctor Secret)

About this Video

• Video Title: My Thyroid Was Failing - Here's How I Fixed It (Doctor Secret)
• Channel: Anshul Gupta MD
• Speakers: Dr. Anshul Gupta
• Duration: 00:13:18

Introduction

This video details Dr. Anshul Gupta's personal experience with a failing thyroid and the functional medicine approach he used to recover. He shares seven key insights for understanding and addressing thyroid disorders, emphasizing that normal lab results don't always equate to a healthy thyroid.

Key Takeaways

1. Normal lab results don't guarantee healthy thyroid function: A comprehensive thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4, TPO antibodies, thyroglobulin antibodies) is crucial for a complete picture.
2. Listen to your body: Symptoms like fatigue, weight issues, mood changes, stress, and brain fog indicate suboptimal thyroid function, even with normal lab results.
3. Address underlying inflammation: Thyroid disorders often stem from systemic inflammation, requiring a body-wide approach, not just focusing on the thyroid gland.
4. Identify and address root causes: Thyroid problems rarely have a single cause; multiple factors (food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, toxins, stress, infections, hormonal imbalances) usually contribute.
5. Food as medicine (and as a detriment): Diet plays a critical role. Eliminate harmful processed foods and sugar. Cruciferous vegetables, often wrongly avoided, can be beneficial for some.
6. Manage stress: Chronic stress (physical, emotional, chemical) significantly impacts thyroid health. Adrenal profile testing helps assess stress levels.
7. Be your own health advocate: Take an active role in your treatment. Persistent symptoms or high antibody levels indicate the need for continued investigation and treatment. Functional medicine practitioners can be valuable resources.