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I am honored to connect with Dr. Eric Osansky today. He is a chiropractic physician, clinical nutritionist, and functional medicine provider. He is also an author who loves to write about hyperthyroidism and a lifestyle-focused approach to it.
In today’s conversation, Dr. Osansky unpacks his own Graves diagnosis in 2008 and highlights the typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism, the unique physiology of thyroid dysfunction, and specific risk factors. We explore traditional treatment pathways, the influence of low-dose naltrexone and other immunomodulatory supplements, and the gut-thyroid axis. We also discuss how most of our immune system is located in the gut, the influence of leaky gut and autoimmune disease, perimenopause as a trigger window for symptoms, and how these often overlap with thyroid health.
Stay tuned for an interesting and insightful conversation on thyroid health, Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism, and more.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
What Graves' disease is, and how it differs from other causes of hyperthyroidism
The first symptom of Graves' disease that Dr. Osansky experienced, and other common symptoms of Graves’ disease
Genetics, environmental triggers, and other factors that could contribute to autoimmune thyroid disease
Conventional treatment options that are available for Graves’ disease, how they work, and why treatment decisions should be individualized
Why Dr. Osansky recommends continuing to support immune and gut health after radioactive iodine or thyroid surgery
How low-dose naltrexone may help some people with Graves’ disease modulate their immune systems
Foods, lifestyle measures, and supplements that can support immune regulation alongside appropriate medical care
The relationship between the gut microbiome, intestinal permeability ("leaky gut"), and autoimmunity
How thyroid symptoms and hormone changes during midlife can overlap, and why laboratory testing is important when symptoms overlap
Bio: Eric Osansky
Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner who has been helping people with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's since 2009. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease", "The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet", and "Hashimoto's Triggers", and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed with Graves’ disease in 2008 and was able to restore his health through a natural approach, and since then has helped others reverse their hyperthyroidism through his SAVED Thyroid framework.
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