Hypothyroidism May Not Be a Thyroid Problem But Hashimoto Thyroiditis - Dr. Berg
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If hypothyroidism may not be a thyroid problem, then what is the problem? Find out.
Timestamps
0:08 Hashimotos
0:34 Solving the wrong problem
1:21 Hypothyroidism
2:03 Estrogen
2:18 Cruciferous vegetables
4:12 Immune dysfunction
5:02 Gut problems
5:21 What you can do
Did you know that the majority of hypothyroid conditions are not really a thyroid problem? 90% of all hypothyroid conditions are Hashimoto's. This is an autoimmune condition. With this autoimmune condition, the thyroid has antibodies that attack itself. This is immune dysfunction, not necessarily a thyroid problem. But, it does affect the thyroid.
This could be why many people with this condition never see any change-because they're treating the wrong problem. If you look up hypothyroidism, you will see that the cause is low thyroid hormones. But what's causing the low thyroid hormones?
If you have hypothyroidism that's not involved with Hashimoto's, it could be secondary to something else. 80% of the conversion of T4 to T3 happens through the liver. So, if there's something going on with the liver or the gallbladder, it could mean that you're just not getting the conversion of T4 to T3.
You could also have a situation where there is too much estrogen in the body. In this case, the estrogen can block the thyroid.
Some other data talks about consuming too many cruciferous vegetables being behind a thyroid problem. But, the studies on this are very sparse. You would also have to consume a tremendous amount of cruciferous vegetables to deplete enough iodine to cause a weakness in the thyroid. There is no data that says consuming cruciferous vegetables will kill the thyroid.
If you're worried about cruciferous vegetables causing a thyroid problem, you could steam them or ferment them. You could also have some sea kelp to help replace the iodine that could potentially be depleted by cruciferous vegetables. But, cruciferous vegetables can help regulate estrogen, and really, cruciferous vegetables benefit the entire body.
To help with different thyroid problems, you may want to avoid:
• Soy
• Gluten
Hashimoto's, being an autoimmune condition, usually involves some type of immune dysfunction. There are some interesting links between EBV and Hashimoto's. There is also a connection between gut problems and Hashimoto's.
A few things you can do:
• Restore the gut (healthy keto and intermittent fasting)
• Selenium
• Zinc
• Garlic
• Lower stress
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand hypothyroidism, what could really be behind it, and what to do.
Been having Hashimotos for 18 years now. What I went through could fill a book. Long story (relatively) short is, it took me ca. 5 years to even be properly diagnosed, a decade to get medication containing T3 and T4 (Novothyral by Merck). It got better but not much. After having my kid who was born ill and was a cry baby, my body went haywire. My hormones were completely out of control, I developed PCOS, insulin resistance, quite a few new food allergies and chemical insensitivity. My strength for living was gone, I had no power to do anything. I had all the fun things they say are rare with Hashi like loss of hearing, night blindness, cracking voice, joint and muscle pain, I would sometimes simply fall down, like walking on the street and bop, here I am on my nose. It really was a hard time. I was sick with whatever was floating around for a minimum of five months a year, like bedriddenly ill. Making plans was basically impossible. From the weight I put on when this started, my joints would get inflamed and I developed Arthritis. One day I saw a picture of myself and didn't recognize the person there. I went to a doc that does the Hertoge thing. She was the first one to make those tests and advise me properly, my other doctors were either judging me for my weight (while eating next to nothing) or would say, it's a matter of time that things would become better. They didn't.
That doc put me on Mg, Zinc, Omega 3, Vitamin D3/K2 (critically low), Progesterone (my estrogen was through the roof) and high Selenium. She told me to do Keto and deep breathing excersises once a day. It got comparatively better, but still far from how I've been. I found an article online that explained on a biochemical level what insulin does to Hashimotos and I remembered that doc warning me about developing diabetes. Two years ago I started intermittent fasting. I lost around 80 pounds, mind you I didn't lose anything for 15 years before, it's a miracle. Thanks to Dr. Berg I understood that I need to get healthy first to lose weight, so this meant I was on the right path. I started taking milk thistle and dandalion root daily which brought a piece of my strength back. I started taking Curcumin for all that inflammation in my body and it works. As soon as I forget it, my joints start hurting again, my hayfever is insufferable, lots of small things of discomfort. I supplement Vit. B and B12, this also gives a little power and mental strength. Additionally, I take Ashwagandha which is awesome for de-stressing and sleeping well. My last addition is Panax Ginseng. I read about how high levels of T4 will be stored in a reversed form and block the thyroid receptors to take in the fT4, so that's also a known cause for fatigue in Hashimotos. Getting rid of rT4 can be achieved by only taking T3, so that stored T4 will be used up and the receptors freed up. No doc I know would prescribe this. The alternative to do the same is Panax Ginseng. I've been taking it for a few months now and can attest to that. My fatigue got much better. When I'm doped up to my hairline, I almost feel like my old self again. I have power to excersise which also gives me strength.
Gluten is not as much a problem for me but we only consume spelt and durum flour for wheat products. Dairy is a much bigger problem, the hormones and inflammatory load can cause Hashi to be much worse. I've limited my dairy intake to a minimum and only use organic, high fat products. My eating is clean but I don't do Keto. My eating was also very clean when I went through all this, so I'm using supplements. It's expensive but for me absolutely worth it.
If you suffer from Hashis, maybe some of my finding will help you feel better. Hope this helps. Be well.
@Howard Roark
Hi Howard, in the early years I did water fasts for a week but it did not really help. I'm in good spirits, now, thank you. :-)
Hi Nadia...thx 4 ur testimony...i went off my levothyroxine 250mg bcz my heart woud race 100bpm. I swapped 4 the same d3, sel. Sea kelp, tumeric, ginger 2x daily 4 joint & thyroid...also magnesium., potasium, c..zinc when available...i think i'm going 2 include the dandelion tea & milk thistle (i may have but old) i cut my atenol down 2 25mg every 1 or 2 days. Thx 2 Dr. Berg...
Nadia Shandy thanks very much for sharing!
Hi Nadia, I had great results from quitting sugar. Then I went to a new doctor who corrected my low D3, which also had an excellent effect. This past January, I read about a pharmacy called Valisure that had discovered the problems with antacids last fall. There was an article in the Washington Post about Valisure checking to see if medications really have what they are supposed to contain. I had them fill my levothyroxine prescription and, in about a month, my brain started to work significantly better and over a period of 3 months, without changing my diet, I lost 25 pounds. I had developed hypothyroidism at 30 and had become progressively more disoriented and heavy over a period of 20 years. I honestly could keep nothing in my head and was so scared all of the time because I could not think clearly. When I questioned the efficacy of my levothyroxine in the past, my original doctor scoffed at me and said my numbers were fine so there's no reason my thyroid or thyroid medication was responsible for my issues.
Thanks for the info not sure if I have hashi but some of these symptoms mirror mine good to see some of those herbs in there I have looked into some/have them
Just went to my PCP for an annual checkup. Asked about the SOURCE of my thyroid problem. She brushed me off saying 10mill people have it…it’s common…my thyroid med is working perfectly. I am beginning to really not like OR respect conventional doctors. They don’t care about the same things I care about. You and Dr Sten Eckberg have taught me so much…thank you!!
Reductionalist Rockefeller medicine 'men-tality'
Dr Berg is correct. Stress completely sets hashimoto's in motion!
Yessssss it does!!
ABSOLUTELY 100% CORRECT!!! 💯💯💯
Hashis + super high stress = soul crushing fatigue.
@Clarissa Ramirez
ME TOO!!!😕😢💦🙏
Stress is caused by medical problems that are Idiopathic and not addressed by medical professionals
Hypothyridism is never explained like this... Thank you so so much..
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after giving birth to my daughter. I was a single mom at that time recently from my husband and I knew that I will have to raise my daughter by myself. There was a tremendous stress on me . AndI believe that my thyroid was introduced because of mental stress and the physical changes due to giving birth. I have been taking levothyroxin since19 years and don’t see any end to it.
I get you .....feel the same
Well, i was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism 6 years back after having symptoms of it for more than 7 years. It was downward ride after that. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis(at 28) and sciatica. I started putting on weight although i was eating healthy except for a few nasty carbs here and there. I put on whopping 17kgs of weight. Nothing i did helped me lose weight. Then started the crazy cycle of difficulty getting pregnant and having early miscarriages when i did. I was diagnosed with PCOS. I would go months without cycles.From a very active person, I became someone who was tired, sleepy, stressed. I was in pain all the time. It was very hard. Then in October, last year I finally decided to get to the core of issues. I couldn't let myself suffer anymore. I flew back home, started seeing a naturopath, and what a blessing she was. She started accupuncture sessions for my pain alongwith her treatment protocol. I felt relief within days. I met a holistic dietician who after taking my history told me i was insulin resistant, she strictly put me off sugars(i was off synthetic sugars before too except for fruits and raw honey). Carbs were out too, so i was basically on keto except for the high fat part. And guess what within a few weeks my stubborn stalled weight started shedding. There was another revelation too. When i stopped eating carbs, i stopped having crazy bodyaches. I remember i used to dread eating knowing I'll have bodyaches, brain fog afterwards. I slowly transitioned into intermittent fasting, and then OMAD. I do IF(18:6) 4-5 days and OMAD 2-3 days a week. Few months down the road I've lost 15 kgs of weight, quite a few inches around the waist. My energy levels have gotten better, my cycles started coming on time, i have mental clarity. After seeing a lot of improvement off carbs, i suspected potential underlying food allergies. I had tests done, and turned out i have early celiac sprue. Thats when my gastro told me you must be deficient in quite a few vitamins/minerals since your body can't absorb them. And it all made sense why i had low vit B12, D3, Mg, K, iron. It's been a long journey but I'm healing and i pray all of you out there get proper diagnosis followed by treatment in the right direction. Don't let anyone tell you, you have to be on those synthetic meds for life, don't let anyone make you believe your symptoms may not improve, do not give up on your life and yourself. There's cure for you, keep seeking.
Hello. I am beginning to think I may have a thyroid problem. Can we talk to each other? I am scared and anxious
I never laughed so hard. he is one bold guy to make that claim but when I realized he was about to recommend going the exact opposite of the medical professional, that's when I knew this guy is brilliant.
Do not let big pharma take him down
Mainstream docs are working their way to eradicate the human race
I read elsewhere in a comment that they were coming after his Dr. License so he had to retire from practicing. Idk if its true but it sounds pretty likely to me
He doesn’t have license to practice.
@@amarrookie1097 phew, thank goodness.
He shouldn't associate with that rabble.
LOL right? I'm watching this in 2022 and it's so refreshing to hear him saying this two years ago. I haven't had cable TV in my home for the past 9 years!
I was low fat high carb until age 56 when I needed a pacemaker and bypass surgery. No family history of heart disease. I’m 62 now, been HIGH FAT LOW CARB for 5 years....NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE. Also, I go out in the sun no sunblock, I eat pink Himalayan salt to taste.
So yes, mainstream media is almost always wrong. Usually, follow the money and you will get your answer.
Thank you Dr. Berg!!!!!
Yup
Kathy same here, I only wish I knew this 50 years ago.
@@youtubeKathy what caused the hair loss reversal?
I fear going high fat low carb due to health issues but really want to go!
At 52 and following an almost complete hysterectomy, I too have started intermittent fasting. I can already see and feel a difference. Metabolism seems to be picking up and I'm having more energy. Also hypothyroid with gluten sensitivity. A vicious cycle it was for me.. but getting better every day. I highly recommend removing gluten from your diet especially if you have a history of anxiety and or depression. Awesome video and commentary. Stay healthy!! Oh.. carbohydrates make me feel ill.. that was my original point. Never heard of high fat/low carb.. will do more research.. thanks.
I started eating dill on a empty stomach for a week. My TSH was 7 and after ten days it went down to 3.97 TSH.
My doctor asked me if I took any medication, I said no but told him I’d use dill like medication three times a day just a tiny handful.
He told me that the iod in dill helped me possibly regulating it and I should continue doing it.
I really advice all of you guys to try it out at least for ten days to see the difference.
@aysha6517 thanks for the advice , may i ask yku how much did you eat ? Did you eat breakfast after ?
@@tomkozdine3350 hey, I ate maybe a palm full. Not really much but three times a day. A bunch would last for a week. Yes, I’d eat just normal breakfast.
@aysha6517 thanks a lot :-) , just a little clarification , a palm full through the day right ?
@@tomkozdine3350 a palm just before each meal :) Let me know how it goes…
Thanks so much ❤
i 100% agree hypothyroidism is because of stress. I have been in a very stressful situation every day because of some family issue I have.
Me too 😔😔
I’m also stressing but I’m also stressing OVER stressing cause everyone keep saying how dangerous it is. I meditate and yoga but nothing helps and my sleep is terrible
Me also😭😭
Same 😞
Same mother is a full blown narcissist causing massive problems for me and the rest of the family
Thank you for this.
I walked out of a clinic because they could not diagnose my constant fatigue.
At first they said "You're slightly overweight so that may have something to do with it."
I said "When I was 390 pounds I worked full time and felt fine."
"Well you started Metroprolol so that causes tiredness."
"I haven't started it yet."
She throws up her hands and says "Well all your numbers look great and everything says you're fine."
I said "Check my thyroid numbers."
She storms out, comes back saying "You're right, I'm prescribing a hypothyroidism medication"
I just got up and walked out at that point. Felt like they were trying to get rid of me in the first place.
Now at least I have you here to tell me what I can do.
Totally..was in the emergency kept giving me the take this and get rid of me..I said doesn't make any sense...she said well it will be 5 hrs to see someone else...I waited...I was right the guy found something and had to cut me open.This was Toronto Canada ...just like sheep in there.It's amazing how they totally ignore or care about getting to the root cause and nutrition in there eyes plays zero role.
I agree. Learn more helpful info on TH-cam. Doctors are pill pushers.
Check out intermittent fasting. Thats the cure imho. Exercise, Sleep, Sunshine and Love ….those are the cures. And giving yourself (& your gut) a break!
Kyle, how are you now, a year later?
I am using homeopathic medicines now. Gluten free, low carbs, no sugar didn't work for me. It was just like taking joy out of my life. I feel much better now, morning exercise, very reduced internet, R91 and Natura Plus.
Daniel 5:7-8 That be what i see with the Medical system.
This is SOLID GOLD! The comments are bringing me life!
Love Dr Berg! I especially liked the part where he says what ever main stream says to do - to do the opposite. Had me laughing out loud because it's sooo true! Thank you Dr Berg!
I know hes the best!
It's not even funny, but, some people will laugh at anything!
Right..😅
Billy Jones 😂
Talk about hypothetical contrastive templation; 'specially when something new is being introduced, or otherwise had commonarial coverings of deception, am I right?
You just described my journey over the past 10 years. I found your videos 5 years and got healthy again. Thank you!!!!!! All my symptoms went away and I feel like 20 years old.
He's wonderful.
New subscriber here.. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism 16 years ago, and not one doctor has even tried to find out the cause of my symptoms. They were just quick to put me on Levothyroxin and send me for bloodwork every 4 months. I have every problem you mentioned. Very impressed with the way you explain things.
Go to a holistic doctor. One who does morphogenetic field testing. I withhold info from mine to test him, and he guesses every time what ive been up to. He can tell anything about my body.
@@forkthatnoise4952 Im going to look into this thank you
Hey my English isn't my first language sorry if I sound dumb but I don't get what the solution he is giving. I only understood the carbs part to stop it and stress. Would you mind telling me what else he says one must take or do or stop taking?
Hi Dr Berg, i started with this when my mum and dad both died in 2007 then In 2012 i left my abusive husband and went on to get RA, after nursing a dear ill friend in 2017 who died, my RA got worse and I developed fibromyalgia. So yes Stress does it for me! Thank you for all you do! ❤ x
So true for me. I had the worst health last year. To much stress and found out I do not digest fats properly . I did intermittent fasting and was very strict with leaving gluten nuts and high fat foods alone. I lost 30 lbs and am feeling great thanks
I definitely agree about stress triggering autoimmune conditions. I can trace the onset of hashimotos disease and alopecia to a single stressful event (diagnosis of terminal illness in a close family member). I'd say stress is unavoidable - it comes with being human!
100% true
Exactly 💯 %
Yes, then what did you do ?
@@joyoflearning2124 Started taking thyroid medication and wearing wigs. I can no longer be bothered being bothered lol!
But stop that caffeine. That is direct cortisol!
Over 20 years dealing with this thyroid drama and even the so called best endocrinologists never discussed this. The money I’ve spent trying to feel just a little better. Thyroid was removed and the doctor comes back and says they we’re probably to aggressive. Thank you
I’m a young male aged 21 I’ve had these symptoms the last 3 years my body can’t tolerate diary or gluten anymore and I get bad pains in my body and I have a hiatus hernia so I get bad acid reflux too so i struggle with what I should eat most of the time , great information dr berg 👌
Thank you Dr. Berg, I don't have a Gallbladder and when I eat salad my stomach has problems. I've been on Thyroid meds for 44 years now. I'm still tired and it's been hard for me to lose weight, until I discovered your videos and went on Keto🌟 God Bless You and Your Family Dr. Berg FOREVER AMEN🙇♀️✝️🙏
Are you on Levo? I was on that for years and still tired. Recently I started taking Armour NDT and noticed a WORLD of a difference!
@@sunshinegirl1967 really? The generic Levothyroxine is terrible.
@@sunshinegirl1967 where did you get the Armour. Who can you recommend?🤔
Makes perfect sense!
2002 I got in the army. 3 combo vaccines nearly killed me. Jan 2003 as a practicing medic they diagnose me with past EBV, 2004 they put me on hypothyroid meds. Heart valves got eaten too.
Thank you DOC, for being one of the few good guys, telling the truth!!! God bless you and your loved ones!
I only started healing when I quit my hormone therapy and gluten, and meat back in 2016. It's a journey, but hormone therapy did more damage than good, no doubt about that! Eating a lot of fish now and feeling good again! Doing intermittent fasting and keto from June. Feeling better than I've felt in the last 20 years!
Thank you Eric!!!
So did you just stop taking the hormones ?
@@rebeccadurnell6769 I healed my thyroid with fasting and good food yes. Doc approved.
What hormone therapy were you on?
@@jeannepatterson3894 eltroxin same grug different name
I have Hashi's. Stress makes me feel the worst (crash) out of anything you mentioned. Agree with you.
Prolonged stress for 4 years caused me Hashimoto!
I was skinny all my life and tall, what means i had no thyroid problems whatsoever.
I have hashimotos and EBV !!! This is so true! ..Of course stress affects my hashimotos, i get severe anxiety and depression and im in constant stress mode. The only thing that helped me against EBV ist healthy keto and prolonged fasting!!!!! Thank you Dr berg!!!! You are telling the truth!!!
I'm a bit scared and intimidated by my thyroid issue guys. It's to the point where if I eat the wrong meal, have lack of sleep, or drink too much water then my heart palpitates out of control and I feel dizzy or faint. I went to the Emergency Room 4 TIMES and all the doctors say that my heart and lungs are healthy. They ran bunch of blood work and urine test and I am good. Recently I fainted a few times and noticed that there's a butterfly shape bump on my adams apple. Then I knew it that it could be a thyroid issue since I get really cold when I feel dizzy or going to faint.
@@coolgamers2794 @ScrimzInStylez hey, which kind of thyroid issue do you have? Having heart palpitations and feeling dizzy sounds to me like an overactive thyroid( hyperthyroid). I used to have that and i had to avoid eating idione salt and fish and I started to feel better. You said you noticed a butterfly shape, the thyroid has the shape of a butterfly but if it can be seen noticeably it is definetly swollen, you are dealing with lots of inflammation, which points to an autoimmune disease.
I have both as well. Stress is definitely a contributing factor. This past year has been very difficult for me. Thanks for your advice. 🦋
@@cherylmarshall6874 God bless us all.
@CPRT800 - when you say “helped” your EBV, exactly how did it help? Please be clear. Did the Keto & Intermittent fasting cure your Hashimotos? Did it get rid of your EBV??
PA student here who just finished my endocrinology module and phew you’ve given me a lot to think about and many questions to ask my professions 😮💨.
And I went hand had the operation to remove some of my thyroid without doing my due diligence because my drs put the frighteners on me 😔 I wish I could turn back the hands of time to when I got that diagnosis - 2009. I would do things so differently... I just have to give thanks that my whole thyroid wasn’t removed.
Drs just want to remove things instead of figuring out why they need to.
I had some thyroid removed as a child because doctors scared my parents. I had no choice. 😭😭😭
Dr. Berg, you are my miracle. You have told me more in this video than my doctor ever has about my thyroid issues. I have struggled with this for years and the exhaustion has never gone away or really gotten any better, even being on medication. And no one ever gave me any reason for the cause behind my thyroid issues. Thank you so much for this video and for giving me hope. God bless!!
protect the BERG at all cost!
@@lucyclark1301 Big pharma gangsters and g00gl3
I would say i have improve my health a lot. Still there is something that i need to work. My digestion is not that great and i have joint pain. With Endo and thyroid, i am not taking ANY prescription meds. I stopped my Synthroid on my own and now my doc doesn’t want to even prescribe me. I am anemic and hair is falling a lot. So if i can fix this then i will be super happy.
@@nsls8223 😂😂😂😂 lol
@@itsagoodday2165 can u do some form of exercise pls... this will help in improving better health. God bless u dearly ❤
I agree with Dr Berg. You do exactly opposite what’s recommended on mainstream media when they talk about diet.
Of course we know that Dr Berg knows way beyond what conventional medicine usually lacks. He sure helped me!! ❤❤
Emotions affect the body. Its my experience that metabolism and thyroid is very sensitive to your feelings and mental state. When I was in anguish my thyroid was the worst possible. I am two years from the dip and still recovering. It takes recognizing, facing, solving, loving and being on the path to true happiness to solve this problem. Neither diet nor drugs are the complete solution. Good medical intervention at the right time will help tremendously but there are far too many doctors who dont care or dont know than there are those that can be as sensitive to this issue as we need them to be.
my wife has this and I told her all this and she said "I'll think about it", she eats crap like cupnoodle, sweet white breads, all kinds of crap. and her gall bladder has stones
Food, especially carbs are an addiction. You can only plant the seed and support her when she starts making changes. Best of luck to her!
Gluten intolerance causes stones! When l became gluten free my horrific gallbladder attacks stopped.
@@christyavalos9201 I have been taking Bile Salts and it has got my gall bladder and my spleen back online - not sure I had stones but more likely sludge for sure
@@jimbeaver27 What brand of bile salts are you taking?
@@chevyhawk406 Made by Jarrow Formulas called Bile Acid Factors
I have normal test results for my thyroid, but have excess estrogen and related nodules, and all the symptoms of hypothyroidism including hair thinning.
Thank you for this!
This is absolutely true I'm not a person who reacts very badly to stress - fortunately I Have always been able to deal with situations by being rational with most things. However family problems out with my own influence that were very upsetting resulted in a bout of shingles & 2 years later - problem not going away - discoid lupus. Absolutely convinced this was stress. This was the only time, and I am in my 60's, that I could not rationalise upsetting things and look to things getting better. In everyday life I am thankful to have a mature outlook on life but in this instance it was a long term upset that is still ongoing. The result of these immune problems I wholeheartedly believe is stress. So Dr Berg I concur totally with your statements
I've been lied to about my thyroid so many times that I may never trust an M.D. again.
May I ask how you were lied to?
Sorry for my ignorance what is M. D.?
@@jenniedarling3710 Medical Doctor.
@@marymarth7298 Sure. When I had Graves Disease, the doctor told me that neither my hyperactive thyroid nor the medication I was taking to control it were causing the truly horrific hives that I was suffering from. Then, when I was diagnosed with hypothyroid, they told me it wasn't in any way related to having had Graves Disease or the treatment plan I followed. They they neglected to tell me that my hypothyroid was caused by Hashimoto's. So that was a lie of omission.
@@paulagardner3218 Got it. I wonder if they just cannot tell us the whole story because they aren't sure themselves.
This is amazing. My husband just got his thyroid check today . Hes always tired, hes lost weight, nausea. No fever.
I appreciate your Dr. Berg.. hes has his gallbladder takens out 18 years ago
Dr. Berg, you are a blessing to so many people. Thank you so much for your dedication and passion to educate the public about health and nutrition.
Wow. I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid 20 years' ago. I was on a 'clean diet' for the past 10 years. Oats, nuts, seeds. Had a test done privately and they told me it is Hashimoto's, and I needed A.I. paleo diet. My liver has a lot of cysts. I think there's a lot of oestrogen too. It's like a jigsaw puzzle, knowing what to take and what to avoid.
How and where did you get a private Hashimoto test done?
Exactly what i was looking for!!! The regular doctor's never told me why i have hypothyroidism. That's why i came here to learn what i have and how to reverse it without having to take a medication. Thanks Dr.Berg!!!.
Thank you for this information. I was in great shape and completely fell apart. Found out I have to Epson Bar virus. I have high inflammation. Dx hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. Several years later, all the sudden my thyroid is getting better. The doctors told me it can't be done. I've just been taking care of myself. I just lowered my thyroid meds after 4 years on the same dose. Oh also I developed these conditions after a divorce. So everything you're saying is so accurate. Stress and I am also going through menopause. Post menopause now and it was way early I'm 48. Also I was taking a lot of soy protein and yes gmo. So thank you 😊 for sharing your knowledge.
I have EBV, also. How did you treat yours? I would like to treat mine.
Hi there, how did you treat your hypothyroidism? I also found out I had Epson Bar virus. :/
@@scubachick9903 If it's active, there are antivirals for EBV. Dr. Berg recommended garlic. You could try Lysine and zinc. Ginger, lemon and mint.
I agree with you dr. Berg I don't listen to mainstream media when it comes to health or other things.. I had high cholesterol and I was on a low calorie diet with no fat. I walked out of the office and told myself I was going to eat fact. My actions were confirmed when I met a biomolecular engineer who told me to eat fat. Thank you Dr Berg you have confirmed my suspicions!!!
Yes thank you for this comment. I also have high cholesterol and am soo tired of being told to eat low fat and exercise more. They don't understand my body. I eat lots of fat because I can tell that I need it. And I really cannot exercise right now any more than walking my dogs. People seem to think it's just laziness or something, but these are my physical limits at the time. I used to be very active and hope to be active again someday, but right now my body tells me no if I go to the gym.
After *36* years on Synthroid for Hashimotos, I couldn’t afford it for awhile, and guess what? I felt fine! Haven’t taken it now for almost a year and a half. Apparently I recovered but didn’t know it til I was off it a few months! PS also have lost 111 pounds.
@@nancyjohnson5483 I was off because I couldn’t afford my prescription. I felt OK and the doctor said I had no symptoms of hypothyroid. He gave me a scrip I never filled.
@Rachael Nelson $20 is a lot for a Senior on a tight budget.
And drugs are never cheap, dolt.
I've been taking Synthroid for 30 years myself. How did you come off it? Did the Doctor explain how to taper off? Because I've heard it is dangerous to just suddenly stop. And what dosage were you at? I'm on 100 mcg daily & want to get off it!
@@nhmooytis7058 how are you now?
You are AMAZING! That’s all I can say!! Oh and of course, THANK YOU!! 🤗 ~ Helen
Thank you so much for your help, I don't have a gallbladder, had a hysterectomy, have a fatty liver and hypothyroidism. My hormones are upside down. I fill like I am going crazy, doctors want listen to how I feel. You are such a big help in getting me in the right direction
Wonderful job Dr. Berg! Please do a hyperthyroidism or Graves disease as well. Still waiting for TD1 video in kids. You will make many Mother's so happy...
All facts… I’m not having anymore thyroid problems doing exactly what he’s suggested. You have to follow his instructions to a tee to see results. 🙏🏾
I'm digging the timestamps Doc
Keep that going
Wow. Just last week i saw 3.5M subscribers it increased to 3.6M . I told you im right that after th pandemic its going to be a whooping 4Million subscribers or even more. Godbless you more Dr.
Thank you Dr. Berg...and what about HYPERthyroid and Graves Disease? 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Dr. Berg, thank you for this! My wife will be so happy to see this! Now, how do you recommend someone transition off of Synthroid though?
He referenced changing diet 5:37 and intermittent fasting.
Dr Berg-- can you please add English subtitles for those who are hard of hearing or deaf? Please. Thank you.
Nice
Please please have CLOSED CAPTIONING on this important Issues and also, on all of your Health Issues as many are interested to learn about HEALTH 😊 THANK YOU, DOCTOR BERG 😊
Ditto kiddo! My hearing 👂 is not that great. Would appreciate it much!
@@katmontgomery7699 I can read in the vedio. Everything is said in it. Just swipe down
This video caused something to click for me. I have had Hashimoto’s thyroiditis since I was 16. Shortly before I began having symptoms, I had an illness which the doctor originally though was mono. However, I tested negative for mono. The symptoms I had were those of non-mono EBV (I just looked them up). Thank you - I think I now know what triggered my thyroid issues. I have been primarily keto for the past 15 years and it has significantly helped with stabilizing my weight and my energy levels.
Dr. Eric Berg, I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 10 years ago and was prescribed levothyroxine. The doctors always told me there is no cure for it and I will have to take synthetic T4 indefinitely. Now, I've been doing clean keto for 1.5 years and my TgAb antibodies are no longer detectable in the bloodwork. TPO antibodies are reduced by 70%. I quit taking levothyroxine as I don't see a point to pump my body with additional T4. Also to note, I believe it's normal to see an overall reduction in T3 on keto diet. Most of T4 is being converted to rT3 because the need for T3 goes down in the absence of glucose and insulin.
I love your videos.. I always search for weight loss and hypothyroidism.... I keep on watching one after another and it's like my craving to watch your video on any topic. The way you teach is actual essence to stick on ... May God bless you. Love from Pakistan
Thanks for being helpful and honest. You look for the cause, not just treating symptoms.
Glad to help!
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I completely agree with you Dr Berg, whenever I read a mainstream médecine recommendation I tend to do the opposite and get alternative source of information and then do what my intuition tells me to. And I thank the latter for putting your channel on my road. Take care
I have hashimotos and I am trying very hard to change my diet. It has been very difficult to live day to day without feeling fatigue and not being able to lose weight.
I am sorry to hear that. Can I suggest looking at the GAPS intro diet. You can use this to heal the gut and still stay on keto by omitting veg that is too starchy for keto. Good luck.
Taking small steps in changing my diet has helped me. Trying to change it 100% is very hard but making small changes over time is a bit easier for me and I don't slip back completely like I would when I try it all at once. As you start to feel better and see small changes it will be easier to improve your diet. At least with me but you just have to find what works, it's taken me years.
@@buskerwilkie448 Thanks. I am trying that.
I was just diagnosed yesterday. For so long, i was wondering why i feel so tired, why am i always cold. well, I have my answer.
I got the blood work up results last week and learned it myself that it was Hashimoto. So, since last week, i have completely changed my diet. In one short week i feel the big difference. Stop whining and do what you are suppose to.
@@sawyerramos3113 what was your diet for hashimoto's? Could you plz share here?
The only choice I had in '91 was radiation. Multiple tumors. Now I have no thyroid. I always thought it was from dentist xrays
Dr Berg, thank you so very much for all that you do. Thanks to your videos, I could do and understand things better to improve my health and to understand that having a chronic condition means having a responsibility for researching and trying things, because we're all the same and a little different in detail. Thank you.
Did you know that cruciferous vegetables LOVE mopping up iodine from the soil? If theyd grow cabbage etc in iodine-rich soils, the vegetable wouldnt deplete our own reserves. Cruciferous vegetables contain a biochemical substance that easily binds with iodine. Iodine is important in growing large, healthy and bug-free cabbage. I'm a gardener, been experimenting since 2010.
Lilly Pod, thank you for this information! I have always loved cruciferous veggies and also had Hashimoto's for decades. I heard the warnings to avoid cruciferous veggies, but I have always trusted my cravings, so I ate broccoli and Brussel sprouts. When I finally improved my iodine levels, my body healed itself. We have so much to learn about food and health. Blessings.
i have Hashimotos but when i consume onion or garlic after while i feel so tired so thirsty !
Thank you Dr. BERG. SO grateful for your knowledge. I have been telling everyone the my Ebv was causing me problems and not one person in my 50 years has believed me. Thank You!!
Natural herbs has really created contentment in my life, totally free from Hypothyroidism after long time battle, I felt so much pain, hair loss and gained lot of weight but now I'm feeling better, my hair grew back and beautiful you also need to have a comfortable life get to know the holistic herbal doctor his medicine are really wonderful! dr isibor natural root and herbs helped cure my hypothyroid of 10 years in less than 2 weeks permanently💯💯
True words, I took from 17 until 54 years meds, then I found a doctor who helped me out of it.
That's great news!
Btw is the doctor a naturopath..or
is he/she knowledgeable about nutrition?
Do you feel better that you're off medications...and more in control of your health and general well-being?
Rebecca, indeed a naturopath.
I feel the same, but you are right, in charge. Thanks for asking, greetings from Germany.
Hey! Here to share my journey. I'm 27.I got diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (Graves) when I was 15. My eyes bulged and I got a massive nodule in my neck. I don't really remember abusing any type of food but I remember I was immensely stressed I'd always feel pressure in my neck. I got treatement with radioactive iodine, and I was healthy but 5-7 years later got diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's). Seems that I'll have to take a pill for the rest of my life, I really hate depending on pharmaceuticals but well, could be worst. Have a great day!
You are absolutely right...I have seen for myself and interviewed friends ...they did get thyroid after a stressful period ..infact once the person causing stress is away I have seen it going down as well.
Finally!! I know why I have a nodule on the thyroid. And my ovaries... well thanks to all the cysts etc they’re gone. I told people it was estrogen. But no , they thought I was a closet Twinkie addict. So basically, when I got pregnant, she took everything but my soul and raised my estrogen. And the rest was my husband’s fault (stress) At least I can control my Estrogen now. I wasn’t aware of any gut issues back then.
I needed you 22 years ago Dr Berg.
Mine linked back to the Mirena IUD. It’s been 4 years, since I had the IUD removed, and my antibodies are almost back to normal. I stopped taking levothyroxine in March 2021 and I feel fine. I lost 10lbs without even trying; went from 128lbs to 118lbs. And my vitiligo has been re-pigmenting over the last few months.
Did you stop taking levothyroxine having Hashimoto's?
@@Mimi_moon Yes, I did.
@@jenniferbecca3050 How? What? But Hashimoto it's an incurable disease. Can you explain more of how can you be off levothyroxine without having symptoms? Because my thyroid no longer works, and I think that if I stopped levothyroxine I'd probably die. (I currently need 124 Mcg and I weight about 113kg)
@@Mimi_moon Because I know what caused the Hashimoto's and removed the birth control device from my body (Mirena IUD). I was, also, getting sick from levothyroxine. I've never had problems with my free T3.
@@jenniferbecca3050 and are you now cured of hashimoto? That means that is not a chronic disease?
Chlorine in the water is an issue. I take kelp every day to try to keep up with the need, even with filtered drinking water. I have normal normal thyroid readings, not over 1.something
I have heard that about cruciferous vegetables before, the thought of no broccoli or cabbage or cauliflower etc...no way, I love those vegetables.
Just make sure you're getting iodine. Which many people in the U.S. already need more of.
@@clydeleigh3266 ....yes, I take a liquid iodine supplement, I even put a small amount in my dogs water, all mammals need it.
@@clydeleigh3266 where can you find iodine
I believe that stress and trauma caused my hashimotos. The cortisol levels rise to high levels. The flight, fight and frozen symptoms are working on such a high level.
How do you treat hyperparathyroidism?
I went to my Endo yesterday, my peroxidase levels are 158 H (high). My changes of cancer lowered from 5-10% to 3-5% from the blood work. He still wants to move forward with a Biopsy. And that's ok with me, I will allow it, only because its minimal invasive. But make no mistake, its all about the money.
Wow Dr Berg, you’ve done it again! 🙌 I’ve always thought that they way doctors deal with this is incorrect and they’re are misunderstanding something. Thank you again for the enlightening, interesting and important health info. I’m sharing this all over as I know a lot of people suffer from this. You’re a legend Dr B! 🤗
Thank Dr. Berg, I’ve been practicing IF and always felt I never needed those meals but was given as a child, and continued as an adult. Well, 2010 I had to have a thyroidectomy my levels has to be checked every 3 months, but my Dr. is amazed bc I’ve taken better control of my health dropped over 25lbs so far since IF and counting. Presently, I’m oMAD, which suits me fine by sipping lemon water. throughout the day until 4 or 5p. then dinner, and one snack between 10 or 11p. that’s it! Wished I had seen you in 2010🤗🎊❣️🎉❤️💖💕💥💝💞🥰
Me2 don’t you feel you should’ve always practiced IF and OMAD🤗😱🤭🥰🎊🎉
Thank you so much! I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's YEARS after I'd gone to great lengths to clean up my diet and lifestyle. It was so confusing that many people said a gluten-free diet really helps, but I'd been gluten-free nearly 10 years at that point. Every possible theory I could find about what causes Hashimoto's, or how to improve symptoms, didn't fit with my personal history. No one mentioned EBV... until now. I have EBV antibodies (as most people do) and ongoing high-stress situations in my life. Thanks for finally clearing up this mystery.
What is EBV
@Harmony S- Glad to see someone else who did everything “prescribed” & it didn’t help. I was gluten & dairy free a number of years. Even tried the Keto diet for a while, which made me feel even more lethargic & “foggy”. Nothing helped my Hashimotos, Finally, I went back to eating “normal” whole foods- a little bit of everything but in moderation. I feel physically healthier & look ten times better. Finally got tested & it was the Epstein Barr virus all along that caused it.
Yes stress is what caused my thyroid to go soooo wrong , Plus too much hot estrogen for my age (prescribed by dr)Hair failing out, temperature swings, high blood pressure...... gave up 5 no foods .... soya, eggs, gluten, dairy, and maize, and antibodies have halved and I am feeling more "normal"
Another thing that affects the thyroid is being on antidepressants for a long time. They strip the body of vitamin B which then affects the thyroid. If you are on antidepressants, make sure you take a B complex.
Systemic Candida infection causes autoimmune diseases too. Years ago I healed my Hoshimoto's by doing a Candida Cleanse and diet. I lost a lot of weight and felt great. But this time around I dont know.
I love you Dr. Berg thank you for being Truthful💫🙌🙏❤.
So true Dr. Berg. I've been on desiccated thyroid meds for almost three years now and started Keto a year ago. My TPO antibodies went down, which means I managed to reduce the inflammation with the proper diet. My ultimate goal is to eliminate Hashimoto and I don't believe when they say "there is no cure." It is very much self-evident that proper nutrition transforms our bodily functions.
Bojana, You are correct that "no cure" just means they don't know what the cure is. I found that when I got my levels of iodine, zinc, and selenium to normal levels, my immune system got rid of the infection that was hiding in my thyroid. I had suspected it was an infection that was causing my Hashimoto's since it came on suddenly after a long trip to SE Asia, where I had gotten sick a few times. I used drugs for decades since they "worked". Then they stopped working so I finally decided to heal myself. It took time but it is worth it to know that my body is working correctly and I don't have to take any drugs. Stay the course, you are on the path to health. Blessings.
There one line I like the most" listen on what they tell you and do the complete opposite " and i agree with Berg ,most Doctors have a complete outdated informations or not using common sense , am not disrespecting the Dr by the way
Wow you just described my illnesses and their connection.
All heard for the past 7 years from my Dr. Your lab is normal comeback in six months.😟
Hate doctors
You are so right! I have Hashimotos. I am tired of taking the medication. However, I am hyper most of the time.
Every girl I meet says they have problems with their thyroids. I'm like no your doctor gave you an excuse why you gained 23 lbs and your just taking the easy answer out
Or "It runs in my family." Unfortunately, too many people will find a way to duck responsibility for difficulty rather than take on the challenge.
They want the problem fixed but they don't want to undergo the journey of discovery and rectification.
So, instead they reach for easy "exits" like "it runs in my family" etc...
A lot of us have grown up in societies where someone else (corporations) are always "taking care" of our inconveniences for us. We constantly outsource our responsibilities to parties (many of) who only care about money. However, there are certain responsibilities you can't outsource. You can't outsource your body or your mind. Yet, so many try to do so.
Your information is endlessly helpful. I stopped on the gluten. I found an apparent intestinal care difference to hypo symptoms. Fatigue has been a constant show into my functioning through day with high despair and frustration. Your supportive knowlege leads a positive outlook to my personal choice of my best self care. Thank you.
This man is amazing totally God sent. His knowledge and dedication warms my heart. I think this is what is happening to me. Ive been on a journey. Changed my diet, lowered stress, better my gut so it has helped me tremendously to seek knowledge and to apply it. Doctors didnt know crap about symptoms! I felt alone and in the dark with these symptoms bombarding my body. Thank you Dr Berg
Hey my English isn't my first language sorry if I sound dumb but I don't get what the solution he is giving. I only understood the carbs part to stop it and stress. Would you mind telling me what else he says one must take or do or stop taking?
I started years ago with symptoms I did get a diagnosis however the doctor never could really explain how I got hypothyroidism. I feel like I want all those years back I lost all I can do is forgive the medical doctors who didn't think outside the box and stuck to the book of diagnosis without an actual cure or bettering my symptoms we as patients try our best to tell what we are feeling and they always just would brush it off Thank you for this post because now seeing this makes me want to do more research on how to get better and remove all the symptoms that come with a diagnosis like hashimotos. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the information Dr. Berg
I have had Hashimoto for about 6 years now, I have learned so much from your videos 😊
Great video...ive been juggling thyroid disease since I was diagnosed at 14 as hypothyroid. Just turned 39 and its really only been the past 5-6 years that I've taken true ownership of my health, keeping journals, researching (from a clinical viewpoint & others personal experiences) and then questioning what the doctors had been telling me and more importantly questioning what they hadn't told me and why!
Definitely agree with your thoughts too about media issued health tips.....ignore or do the opposite!! 👍
Yes very important video for current global condition. Everybody need to take care own health seriously.
Would love to see you address Hyper Parathyroid Disease. I think it more common in women than we realize. We have these very valid complaints of fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, joint pain, headaches, depression, anxiety and the list goes on. A calcium level at the higher end of the normal range should direct a physician to order a PTH level. And hopefully before we end up with broken bones, osteoporosis or kidney stones. I have felt I had low thyroid for years yet the tests all came back normal. A new Dr ordered routine labs and there it was an elevated Calcium. Now I finally have the answers to why I felt so bad for so long. I am an RN but have little exposure to this so I had no idea this could be an issue. Thank You Dr Berg for all you do!
Hi! I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this.
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Thank you dr.Berg. This goes to my favorites!
Many years of synthetic throid meds, remained symptomatic. Found bovine thyroid, great results. Also, addressing gut health, started fermenting. No gluten. Feel really good, but still weight problem!
Milk thistle with choline
Look into Lipedima spelling? It’s a major fat burning problem that dr aren’t even aware of 🤷♀️ also the Uric Acid .
Doctors office visits every four plus weeks, made me ask the question.
Does stress affect immune response? Emphatically he said “No, one has nothing to do with the other!”. Unprovoked he also wrote a prescription for a statin. No blood test. Just out of the blue. “Here. Take this medicine.”. I switched doctors after that visit.
Hypothyroidism- my mother Mrs. Mary had. She is no more, had gone to be with Father Jesus.. Fortunately me her daughter is not suffering from hypo. T
Doc, thank you for going on making soo..., many videos for different types of health issues... Thank you and FJ bless you
Hi Dr Berg, love all your videos, i was wondering if you could come up with a few videos to educate teenage girls, like addressing their issues- what might be affecting their growth, how they should be fed or other probs they go through,thank u 🙏🏽
Toxicity also has an adverse affect on the thyroid. I’ve been working hard on detoxifying mold (liposomal glutathione, infrared sauna, meditation, AIP diet) and literally dropped my Nature Throid dosage in half in just 3 weeks.
I have to take nature thyroid as it took the medical community 35 years to diagnose what I have and my thyroid is pretty much non existent. Keto has been the only way that has assisted me in becoming healthy. And I was iodine deficient and estrogen dominant. Thank you for sharing your information Dr. Berg.
Whatever you're doing is working, because you look great and are a very beautiful woman. I agree, keto is the only way to go. I had a bad eczema rash on both shins for years, and 2 months after going on the keto lifestyle, the rash went away. Since doing keto have you been able to stop taking the natural thyroid?
I have spent most of my adult life trying to figure out what was wrong with me. It took an episode coming home totally exhausted, crawling up the steps into bed and crying out to God to find out what was wrong with me. Had discovered a doctor that was on another doctor's program about the thyroid. I am still trying to regulate mine on my own without medical assistance because the system does not work. Dr. Brownstein talks more about iodine and how it helps those with estrogen dominance.
I like this guy. Here I am trying to figure out where to go for my thyroid supposedly hypothyroidism. I’m with him the mainstream doctors don’t know anything more than giving drugs. I haven’t take any medication but now I’m having aches on my legs. I’m allergic to the mainstream medicine.