This is the second part of two episodes where we'll take a deep dive into your thyroid health. In episode 12 I talked about all about your adrenal health and how its function has a direct effect on your thyroid.
Tune into this episode (which is part two) to discover what your thyroid gland actually is, what it does, and where it's located. We will also dive into the signs and symptoms of an under or overactive thyroid, and how different diets (specifically the keto diet) can impact your thyroid.
Your thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in your neck, and it's intimately connected to the function of every single organ in your body. Here is what happens when it starts to malfunction...
Hyperthyroidism
Is an overproduction of thyroid hormones, and these are some signs you can see in your body:
- ● Can't maintain body weight
- ● Hair loss
- ● Sweat increase
- ● Anxiety and overactivity
- ● Skin issues (dryness, redness, eczema)
- ● Inconsistent bowel movements
- Hypothyroidism
- Sluggish thyroid. It does not produce enough T4 and has an issue converting it to the active form of the hormone (the one your body can actually use).
- ● Hair loss
- ● Exhaustion
- ● Weight gain without diet changes
- ● Thinning of body hair
- ● Constipation
- ● Low body temperature
- ● Depression
- ● Dry skin
- Hashimoto's
- Is an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid gland wherein your body produces antibodies that attack your healthy thyroid gland production. Thyroid medication is generally ineffective. Your symptoms may oscillate between symptoms of being hyper or hypo active.
- There are many natural ways to approach a compromised thyroid before you jump into medication.
- - Treating inflammation is critical, it can come from many sources such as food sensitivities (gluten, dairy, stimulants), gut infections, long term stress, and poor sleep.
- - Blood work you should have: measure TSH, T4, and reverse T3.
- - Ask yourself: Am I getting the minerals and vitamins that my body needs?
- - Try to stress less!
- - Balance your estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and blood sugar.
- - Consume more whole foods.
- - Quality supplements.
- - Detoxing.
- - Listen to your body.
- Keto for thyroid
- The keto diet started out as a very short therapeutic diet with very specific objectives but has recently become used for weight loss. This kind of diet is definitely not a "one size fits all" kind of approach. Ketogenic diets place emphasis on low carbs and protein, and high amount of fats.
- Women who have come into my practice after having done keto diets all had deregulated their metabolic system and taken away their metabolic flexibility. These women became hypersensitive, making their bodies more prompt to gain weight as well as other negative effects on their general health.
- Blood work
- You should get TSH, T3 and T4. Create a case for yourself (Listen to the show to find the normal levels).
- Ask yourself what is your ultimate goal? I am here to help you achieve it!
- Wishing you more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
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- Please contact Nature's Emporium Newmarket directly via info@naturesemporium.com or 905-898-1844 to register for the LIVE Simplicity Project course that begins January 23rd.
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- To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more please email me at hello@jennpike.com.
- The next round of The Hormone Project begins January 21st.
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- Quotes:
- "Our thyroid is our internal thermostat and barometer."
- "90 to 95% of all hypothyroid patients actually suffer from Hashimoto's."
- "Healing and curing are not synonyms, healing is getting to a place where you can have your activities and daily life normalized, feeling and functioning better."
- "Inflammation is a hormonal deal breaker."
- "It is not just about becoming gluten-free, eating those marketing products, but consuming the foods that never had gluten in them."
- "Being on a birth control pill or having antidepressants can cause estrogen dominance in your body."
- "You can stress yourself into thyroidism."
- "Your thyroid is a symptom not the root cause."
- "Your body loves to feel safe, consistency and homeostasis."
- "The numbers for a great diet: 40% fats, 30% carbs, and 30% protein."
- "Sleep is the number one predictor of your success losing weight."
- Additional Information About Jenn:
- Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature's Emporium and Juice Plus.
- Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.
