274// Is Iodine Deficiency behind your constipation, brain fog, weight gain, fatigue? Find out here

Iodine is the building block to healthy and happy thyroid. Without sufficient iodine, we can't build the very hormones that our thyroid gland is supposed to make - T4 and T3. So, if you have a deficiency of thyroid hormone, as is in the case of hypothyroidism - why are more doctors looking into iodine deficiency as a possible root cause behind hypothyroidism?  That is a question I'm answering on today's episode, along with the even more important questions of: if you're doctor isn't going to test you, how can YOU evaluate your own iodine levels. And secondly, if they are low, how can you safely build them up again. There's a lot of controversy around iodine, both on whether or not we even need more iodine in our diets as well as if iodine supplement is even safe. That's why, on today's episode, we're diving into: Symptoms of iodine deficiencyWhy iodine in salt is not enoughWhy iodine testing is so hardWhat tests I recommend to evaluate iodine levels3 safety measures for an iodine protocolAccess to my iodine protocol I've used with my own clients If you're dealing with hypothyroidism, bloating, constipation, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal symptoms like estrogen dominance, PMS, or endometriosis - then this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Iodine and Thyroid Health 00:25 - Why Doctors Overlook Iodine Deficiency 00:35 - Evaluating Your Own Iodine Levels 00:47 - Controversies Surrounding Iodine 03:28 - Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency 05:02 - Recommended Reading on Iodine 06:27 - Challenges in Iodine Testing 09:22 - Safe Iodine Protocols 17:31 - The Role of the Liver in Thyroid Health 20:57 - Comprehensive Health Programs 31:31 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts  EPISODES MENTIONED:232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS52// 10 Things to Consider Before Starting a Heavy Metal Detox HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES MENTIONED:Grab my Iodine Protocol - evaluate if you have iodine deficiency, and if so, get the exact protocol to reverse thisThe Iodine Crisis, by Lynne FarrowIodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, by David Brownstein, MD ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/274 Mentioned in this episode:🚨 50% OFF BBB until Aug. 31 @ 11:59 PM EST 🚨 Have you been trying to fix your bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or PMS — and nothing has worked? If so, this is for you! Better Belly Blueprint is 50% OFF!! and you'll also get $588 in fast-track bonuses, free: ✅ 3 months of live group coaching with me ✅ Upload your labs → get your personalized healing plan in minutes ✅ 100+ recipes built around your exact food sensitivities ✅ A pocket coach you can text anytime, so you always know your next step 👉 Go to betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to get 50% off healing NOW + $588 in fast-track bonuses. Ends Aug. 31 @ 11:59 PM EST!