Thyroid Autoimmunity Chat with Dr. Ben Weitz

“The modern world is an assault on our immune system.” - Dr. Ben WeitzFrom the chemicals we put on our skin to the increase in processed foods and toxic chemicals in our everyday lives, it’s no wonder that autoimmune conditions are on the rise. The good news is that people are becoming more aware of the dangers, and eating organic and doing other things to reduce your toxic load is becoming more accessible. Unfortunately, it's an uphill battle. Today, I’m talking to Dr. Ben Weitz about a functional medicine approach to thyroid autoimmunity. Dr. Ben has been a Certified Sports Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner for more than 35 years and has worked with professional sports teams. He wrote a book in 1998, The Back Relief Book, and has published several papers on the prevention of injuries in weight training. Dr. Ben is currently working on a book on Longevity, and he has a weekly podcast, Rational Wellness, now in its 6th year, devoted to all things Functional Medicine.In this conversation, Dr. Ben and I discuss the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, how our diet and environmental toxins affect the immune system, Dr. Ben's experience with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, why we need to identify and remove underlying triggers, the risks and benefits of avoiding medication for thyroid conditions, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/dr-ben-weitz-chats-about-thyroid-autoimmunity-115/. Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/