Hashimoto’s Winter Survival Guide
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
1M ago
Before my Hashimoto’s diagnosis, I was sleeping under two blankets while living in southern California, and wearing sweaters and scarves to my office, while everyone else showed up in short sleeves. I would also complain to my husband that our house was too cold, only to find that the thermostat was set at 73 degrees Fahrenheit! Cold intolerance is a common symptom many of us have… The thyroid gland has been called a thermostat for our body, as it helps to regulate heat. People with hypothyroidism are prone to having low body temperatures and cold intolerance. It’s one of those symptoms that ..read more
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New Year, New Goals: 2024
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
3M ago
Wow… do the years just fly by! I can’t believe that it’s been over 10 years since I started the thyroidpharmacist.com blog in 2013, and now 2023 is almost over. Around this time of year, I tend to be very introspective. I was visiting with my family and my mom commented about how quiet I have been… but I love this time of year… the end of the year is always a perfect opportunity to reflect, let go of the past, dream, and plan for the future. For me, the New Year is always a great time to shed the old me, and start fresh! As we head into New Year’s Eve, I wanted to send a quick note to wish y ..read more
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Getting Quality Supplements
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
4M ago
As a pharmacist, product safety and superiority is very important to me. Unfortunately, I’ve learned that many supplements are not only ineffective, but some are even downright unsafe. When I was navigating my own health challenges, I was very skeptical about using supplements. This is because I had learned about various adulterants found in supplements, how some supplement manufacturers don’t actually put the products that are on the label in the bottle, or that the dosages listed on the label may be completely different from what’s in the products. The truth is that most supplement companie ..read more
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Got Acid Reflux? And Hashimoto’s?
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
5M ago
Got reflux? I had reflux, too. It started with a chronic cough, pain, burning, and choking sensation. I tried every over-the-counter product possible. I saw my primary care doctor, an allergist, a gastroenterologist, and an ear, nose, and throat doctor. I even had a barium swallow test where I swallowed a nasty, chalky substance, and the test revealed I had a sliding hiatal hernia with spontaneous reflux. I drank gallons of milk trying to soothe the burn. I drank bottles of Mylanta, and always had a bottle of Tums nearby. I tried Nexium, Prilosec, Aciphex,&n ..read more
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What to Keep in Your Integrative Medicine Cabinet
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
5M ago
One of my favorite things to do is to be super prepared (just ask my husband!). This translates to having lots of first aid kits and a fully stocked medicine cabinet (or two). Last October, my son started catching all of the preschool bugs (and bringing them home). I wasn’t quite prepared for preschool bugs, so not only did my little one keep getting sick, but then I kept getting sick from caring for him during those times! I made a resolution to be more prepared this year, so this past September, I made a calendar appointment for myself to restock my medicine cabinet in preparation for kind ..read more
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Did Your Thyroid Condition Start or Worsen During Perimenopause?
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
6M ago
Female hormones are thought to play a role in the development of autoimmune thyroid conditions. Pregnancy, puberty, and perimenopause (periods of major changes in female hormones) are three of the most common times in a woman’s life for the onset of thyroid disease to occur. Sex hormones have an important role in modulating the immune system and may impact autoimmune disease. Estrogen can also change the requirements for thyroid hormone, and this may result in an autoimmune condition, especially in the presence of nutrient deficiencies. While my own thyroid journey started much earlier (likel ..read more
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10 Things To Do To Lower Your Toxic Burden
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
7M ago
I don’t know about you, but I love the fall season… the excitement of back-to-school, the crisp change to the weather, the beautiful array of colors as leaves change, and the promise of new beginnings. There’s an inspirational energy this time of year, and I like to use it to tackle areas of my life that I want to change or address. This season, I want to bring some attention to the environments we live in, and how to make low tox living a bit more approachable. Toxins in our daily environment are what I call “low hanging fruit” in terms of our health. You’ve heard me share often about how to ..read more
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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
8M ago
When people initially start digging for their own root cause of Hashimoto’s, they will usually find more than one, and some of those may prove to be more elusive than others. Some that are commonly found include food sensitivities (such as gluten and dairy), chronic infections, intestinal permeability, environmental toxins, and even ongoing, everyday stress. One root cause that is always on the top of my list when I begin working with a new client, is related to nutrient deficiencies. Low ferritin anemia seems to be a pervasive issue in those with Hashimoto’s. When I first learned about iron ..read more
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Lasers for Thyroid Tissue Regeneration
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
9M ago
Is it possible to get off thyroid medications or regain thyroid function without taking medications when you have Hashimoto’s? Here’s an excerpt from my book, Hashimoto’s Protocol: Most physicians and endocrinologists will say that in Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism is irreversible and ends with complete thyroid cell damage, leading to a lifelong requirement of thyroid hormone medications. However, this isn’t always true! One study reported that thyroid function spontaneously returned in 20 percent of patients with Hashimoto’s. These individuals will return to normal thyroid function even after h ..read more
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Self-Care Resources for Adrenal Healing
DR. IZABELLA WENTZ, PHARM D - Thyroid Pharmacist
by Dr. Izabella Wentz
9M ago
Self-care is important all the time, especially for those of us with autoimmune disease, but it can take on a whole new meaning when you’re working on healing your adrenals. Many of us arrived at a point of burnout and adrenal dysfunction because we were putting others’ needs above our own, saying “yes” more often than we truly had the bandwidth for, and maybe weren’t nourishing ourselves with the nutrients that the body needs to thrive. An essential part of healing your adrenals is prioritizing yourself. Aside from learning how to set boundaries and learning how to say “no” to the things tha ..read more
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