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328: How to Beat Fatigue, Brain Fog & Autoimmunity with Dr. Izabella Wentz
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328: How to Beat Fatigue, Brain Fog & Autoimmunity with Dr. Izabella Wentz

Dr. Lo Radio Show · BlogTalkRadio.com

November 18, 202549m 47s

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Show Notes

We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Izabella Wentz the "Thyroid Guru Gal," to the show! In this episode, we dive deep into all things Hashimoto's, thyroid health, gut health, and pregnancy. Dr. Izabella shares her personal journey with Hashimoto's, the misconceptions in conventional medicine, and how a root cause approach transformed her health—and the lives of her patients.

Dr. Izabella Wentz is a PharmD, functional medicine practitioner, author of multiple New York Times bestselling books including The Hashimoto's Protocol, Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology, and Adrenal Transformation Protocol, and creator of the supplement line Rootcology. She blends personal experience with professional expertise to guide others toward true thyroid health.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • Dr. Izabella's personal journey with Hashimoto's and why conventional medicine wasn't enough.

  • Common misconceptions about Hashimoto's and why thyroid antibodies matter.

  • The root causes of Hashimoto's: food sensitivities, stress, nutrient deficiencies, toxins, chronic infections, and more.

  • How gut health and leaky gut contribute to autoimmune thyroid conditions.

  • The connection between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and autoimmune disease.

  • Key labs to test for thyroid function beyond the standard TSH.

  • Supportive lifestyle strategies anyone can start, including diet, stress management, and supplements like magnesium, selenium, and Myo-inositol.

  • Pregnancy considerations for those with Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism, including medication adjustments, ferritin monitoring, and postpartum thyroid health.

  • Success stories and actionable tips for improving symptoms and supporting thyroid function.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing Hashimoto's for years, this episode is packed with practical strategies and hope for healing.

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Resources & Recommendations Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Labs: TPO antibodies, TG antibodies, free T3, free T4, reverse T3

  • Supplements: Magnesium, Myo-inositol, Selenium, Benfotiamine, L-carnitine, Acetyl-L-carnitine, Methylene blue

  • Elimination diet for gluten, dairy, and soy

  • Focus on blood sugar balance, rest, stress management, and gentle movement

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