Management, minerals and mindset for hypothyroidism

There is so much GOLD in this episode, so make sure you listen to the whole interview – or watch us on the Let’s Talk Thyroid YouTube Channel.

Angela Brown, is both a holistic health coach and Functional diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Like so many working with thyroid patients, Angela also has a thyroid problem which gives her depth of experience and compassion.

Hypothyroidism v Hashimoto’s

Angela has hypothyroidism but NOT Hashimoto’s so we talk about the difference, testing and how the treatment protocol might differ – which is mostly in priority rather than substance! Eg diet and lifestyle are important for both but critical/non-negotiable for those with Hashimoto’s.

Diet is a non-negotiable for those with Hashimoto’s.

We also talk a fair bit about TESTING as so many of the women we both talk to don’t know if they have Hashimoto’s or straight hypothyroidism because often they are not tested. [see below for tests to ask for and a link to order tests in Australia if your doctor won’t] Testing is so important.

It took Angela 7 doctors, 12 years and a whole lot of self-belief and tenacity to be properly diagnosed and treated well. As she says, it’s easy to end up believing that it’s all in your head and that negative self-talk can get ingrained, ‘Maybe I am crazy. Maybe this is just how it’s going to be for me ‘ BUT deep down she knew something was wrong so she just kept going until she got proper help. This is such a common scenario.

You really do have to be pushy and diligent about your own health. As I always say, trust your instincts and keep digging until you find answers.

Medications

Getting the right kind of medication at the right dose is critical for those of us who need thyroid medication. We talk a bit about our personal experiences and that thyroid medication can be tricky. It can take years to find the right medication and dosage. It is NOT a cookie cutter approach.

Minerals & thyroid

We cover:

• Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis as the best way to test levels of minerals in your body.
• Common thyroid patterns eg elevated calcium with low potassium.
• Calcium – symptoms of elevated calciusm (eg lethargy, joints and muscle aches, kidney stones) + what do do about it.
• Potassium – foods/drinks to boost potassium eg celery juice, coconut water, sweet potato (YAY all things I love and have regularly) + Angela’s potassium broth recipe (below)
• Selenium – a reminder to eat those brazil nuts if you can tolerate them.

Mindset

Words are powerful, and the way we think about ourselves, our health, our healing (our mindset) is so important. Negative mindsets lead to stress which lead to inflammation…. so, we talk about how to develop an attitude of gratitude and positivity PLUS we talk affirmations and some good basic ones till you write your own.

My thyroid is happy & healthy.

Here is an article about affirmations I wrote a few years ago.

Info referred to in our discussion.

Think Up App – I’ve since downloaded, bought the pro-version and recorded my affirmations!!

Angela’s POTASSIUM BROTH RECIPE

Suspect you have a thyroid issue? PLEASE trust your instincts and get it thoroughly checked out with your health practitioner. This thyroid basics page has an overview of what tests to ask for and an affiliate link to use a private lab if your doctor won't order them.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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