From Fatigue to Freedom: Thyroid Truths, Hashimoto’s, And Your Path to Self-Advocacy And Wellness
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This is Episode #54, and Dr. Meenal sits down with integrative pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz to uncover the truth about thyroid health. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
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Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #54: From Fatigue to Freedom: Thyroid Truths, Hashimoto’s, And Your Path to Self-Advocacy And Wellness
In this eye-opening episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with integrative pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz to uncover the truth about thyroid health, Hashimoto’s disease, and how they impact your mental and physical health. This conversation goes beyond symptoms—it's about self-advocacy, personalized healthcare, and finding the real root causes of illness.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- The role of the thyroid gland in your overall wellness
- Early signs and red flags of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and undertreatment
- How diet, gut health, and lifestyle impact thyroid function
- Cutting-edge approaches to managing autoimmune thyroid disease
- How to become your own best advocate in the evolving world of healthcare innovations
Learn more about Dr. Izabella Wentz at ThyroidPharmacist.com, on Instagram @IzabellaWentzPharmD, Facebook @Thyroid Pharmacist, Dr. Izabella Wentz, her podcast Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, and check out her books:
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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- From Fatigue to Freedom: Thyroid Truths, Hashimoto’s, And Your Path to Self-Advocacy And Wellness
- [0:45] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes
- [1:40] Welcome to the show Izabella Wentz
- [2:20] Why is the thyroid important?
- [3:27] What’s the difference between Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s?
- [6:47] More about Dr. Wentz’ journey with Hashimoto’s
- [10:08] How a shift in diet impacted her acid reflux
- [12:59] How to know when to get tested for thyroid disease?
- [16:52] Should you ask for the full panel or just the thyroid antibodies?
- [17:54] How does sugar impact your thyroid?
- [20:30] Are there any specific diets that can be beneficial with thyroid conditions?
- [23:00] How gut health and bacteria impact your immune system
- [27:45] How do we know if we should request a stool test?
- [30:10] How does medication come into play for Dr. Wentz’ patients?
- [33:34] What is Naltrexone?
- [37:47] What triggers should healthcare providers be aware of to spot thyroid issues?
- [39:12] Connect with Izabella Wentz and check out her podcast!
- [40:40] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
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Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.
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With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.