Episode 99 - Izabella Wentz - Thyroid Pharmacist - Thyroid and IBS: Why Autoimmunity Often Starts in the Gut

MEET THE GUEST Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with IBS and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Beyond her beautiful children, her most proud accomplishment is creating a roadmap that has helped thousands of people get into remission via her NYT bestselling books, Hashimoto’s Root Cause and Hashimoto's Protocol. She is hoping to now help broaden the understanding on getting IBS and IBD into remission with her newest book, IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Dr. Izabella’s journey with Hashimoto’s and how it led her to explore root cause approaches beyond medication.Why standard thyroid testing often misses Hashimoto’s and the importance of testing antibodies, not just TSH.The difference between Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, and how autoimmunity can exist years before diagnosis.Common symptoms including fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, anxiety, and digestive issues.The connection between Hashimoto’s and IBS, and how gut dysfunction can precede autoimmune disease.Root causes including stress, food sensitivities, toxins, infections, and gut imbalances.Why IBS is a broad diagnosis with multiple drivers like infections, dysbiosis, and food triggers.EPISODE RESOURCES  IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Izabella Wentz https://amzn.to/4cDwf3zViomeAdvanced gut microbiome testing that helps identify imbalances and personalized nutrition strategies.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ViomeZegoClean, purity tested foods free from gluten, glyphosate, and common contaminants to support gut and immune health. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ZegoBonafide ProvisionsSlow simmered bone broth designed to support gut lining integrity and digestive healing. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH15 for 15% OFF.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BonafideProvisionsPique TeaClean, toxin tested teas that support digestion, gut health, and metabolic balance.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PiqueThorneScience backed supplements designed to support thyroid function, gut health, and overall metabolic balance.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/thorneCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite:http://www.thyroidpharmacist.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmdFacebook: www.facebook.com/thyroidlifestyleTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izabellawentzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThyroidPharmacistKEYWORDS hashimotos, hypothyroidism, thyroid health, IBS, gut health, food sensitivities, gluten free, autoimmune disease, leaky gut, gut brain axis, thyroid antibodies, digestive issues