Thyroid Talk Episode 2: Scratching the Surface on Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto Thyroiditis

Send us Fan MailSHOW NOTES EPISODE 2, 2022                                       Recorded 2-25-2022 “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza” Host: Dr. Angela Mazza                     Co-host: Dawn Sheffield Dr. Angela Mazza is a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with an integrative private practice in Central Florida.   The goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.   We want to discuss subjects of interest to our listeners, so please send in your questions, comments, and topic ideas for future shows to [email protected] Dr. Mazza’s goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health to feel our best. Please continue listening to “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza”  We have many more interesting episodes, and guests, planned.  We’ll build on this episode’s foundation, and do some more deep dives into topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  In fact, in our next episode we’ll cover HYPERthyroidism and Graves’ disease.   To recap some of what we discussed—not necessarily in this order: Hypothyroid and Hashimoto thyroiditis—and their relationship; causal factors; the auto-immune connection; auto-immunity explained; Dr. Hashimoto—and the diagnostic challenges and treatments associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis; goiters;the typical diagnostic timeline; the importance of early diagnosis;TSH and the common TSH screening test; hypo-thyroid that is not Hashimoto-related;thyroid medications and when best to take them;use of ultrasound in diagnosing thyroid conditions;why replacement thyroid hormone is sometimes needed;  the digestive health connection and “leaky gut”, explained;  lethargy; weight management challenges with hypo-thyroid;and how to help our own immune systems and support our thyroid health. Perhaps most importantly we learned how rewarding it can be to make changes based on our unique health situation—and to know we CAN impact our thyroid health! Dr. Mazza and I hope you found this episode to be interesting, and we hope you’ll continue to follow this podcast.   As mentioned, in our next episode we’ll discuss hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid) and Graves’ disease.  Again, please send suggestions, questions, and comments to: [email protected] Other resources: From time to time we may provide information on various other resources, not affiliated with this podcast, that you might find helpful—such as: healio.com: “Hakaru Hashimoto: 1881-1934.”  Article dated November 1, 2007. DISCLAIMER: Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.   Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reservCheck out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.