Holistic Medical Treatment of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Dr Amy Gajjar

Joining us today on Wellness by Designs is Dr Amy Gajjar, a general practitioner and integrative medicine specialist from the UK who has a particular interest in Hashimoto's disease and has a passion for helping patients optimize their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The Hashimoto's patient presentation and differential diagnosis2. The role of nutrition in treating chronic illnesses3. What are the limitations of medical treatment4. The changing nature of medical practice and the need for a new paradigm5. Exploring alternative treatments for thyroid conditions, such as low dose Naltrexone and medical cannabis.About Dr Amy GajjarDr Amy is an Integrative Physician (GP)  combining Functional Medicine, Coaching, Yoga and Ayurvedic Lifestyle. She trained at the Imperial College School of Medicine in London and worked as a GP for several years. In Sydney, she has undergone extensive  further training and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and a Board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Her main interests are thyroid disease, gut health and autoimmunity. Dr Amy currently works at the Wholistic Medical Centre, Surry Hills. She is also a Kundalini Yoga teacher.Dr Amy is a lecturer and enjoys presenting at community workshops, seminars and retreats. She is also a Medical Advisor to  “Dance Health Alliance”, a not-for-profit organization, that facilitates dance programs to improve quality of life and mind body balance for people with neurological conditions such as Dementia and MS.  Dr Amy also enjoys writing and is currently working on her first book on healing Hashimoto’s holistically. Connect with Dr Gajjar:Website: www.dramygajjar.comFacebook: Dr Amy Gajjar- Integrative MedicineInstagram: @dramygajjarBuy Dr Gajjar's book: Slow ButterflyShownotes and references available on your local Designs for health website www.designsforhealth.com.au Register as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner-only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.auFollow us on SocialsInstagram: DesignsforhealthausFacebook: DesignsforhealthausDISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your healthShownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health websiteRegister as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.auFollow us on SocialsInstagram: DesignsforhealthausFacebook: DesignsforhealthausDISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health