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The Autoimmune Doc Podcast w/ Dr. Taylor Krick
The Autoimmune Doc Podcast is hosted by Dr. Taylor Krick, a functional medicine practitioner (and sufferer of autoimmune disease himself) who specializes in educating and supporting those dealing with autoimmune diseases or symptoms. Dr. Taylor's focus is on explaining the underlying mechanisms of autoimmunity, while also giving clinical pointers to help you manage your own case through labs, supplements, and lifestyle strategies. For more information visit www.autoimmunedocpodcast.com
The Autoimmune Doc Podcast w/ Dr. Taylor Krick
079- Dr. Taylor Breaks Down All Things Thyroid: Labs, Meds, Diet & Root Causes Explained
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In this episode of The Autoimmune Doc podcast, Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down everything thyroid from hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's to hyperthyroid and Graves' disease. As a functional medicine practitioner who personally has Hashimoto's, Dr. Taylor shares the thyroid labs your doctor isn't running, why your TSH and T4 alone don't tell the full story, and the root causes behind thyroid symptoms like hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, and anxiety.
You'll learn the difference between hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, and silent Hashimoto's, what a full thyroid panel actually looks like, the role of gluten, gut health, and methylation in thyroid autoimmunity, and the step-by-step approach Dr. Taylor uses with patients from low-hanging fruit like vitamin D and omega-3s to gut protocols and detoxification. He also shares his own thyroid journey, including the dietary changes, supplements, and red light therapy he's currently testing on himself. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into your thyroid journey, this episode gives you a functional roadmap to start feeling better.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Three Types of Thyroid Problems Explained
02:57 – Why Hypothyroid Is So Common in Women
07:11 – Can You Get Off Thyroid Medication Safely?
12:36 – Synthroid vs Armour Thyroid Medication Compared
17:50 – Full Thyroid Lab Panel Your Doctor Should Run
20:46 – Affordable Thyroid Labs Without Insurance
22:14 – Hair Loss, Weight Gain & Hidden Thyroid Symptoms
28:59 – Methylation Issues and B Vitamins for Thyroid
33:09 – Best Diet for Hypothyroid and Hashimoto's
38:34 – Why Hypothyroid Causes Hair Loss and Anxiety
44:47 – Hashimoto's With Normal Labs Explained
49:11 – Five Root Causes of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
54:10 – Hyperthyroid, Graves' Disease & Healing Stories
59:30 – Red Light Therapy and Supplements for Thyroid
1:04:54 – Dr. Taylor's Personal Hashimoto's Journey