Health Mysteries Solved

The Investigation Thyroid issues can be so frustrating because often doctors will say there is nothing to be done other than taking medication. We talk a lot about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease (an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid resulting in not enough thyroid hormone) but there is another side to thyroid issues.  It is also possible for there to be too much thyroid hormone being produced. This is called hyperthyroidism and the autoimmune disease that can cause this is Graves' Disease.  But it is also possible for those with Hashimoto’s disease to experience periods of hyperthyroidism - which just adds to the thyroid mystery.  In this episode of Health Mysteries Solved, we’re exploring hyperthyroid symptoms in Graves' as well as in Hashimoto’s. To help with this discussion, I invited fellow clinical nutritionist, Juli Keene, on the show. She’s based in Los Angeles and has been in practice for over 25 years often helping professional athletes and high-functioning folks with complicated he