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The Dr. Hedberg Show
by Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC
The Dr. Hedberg Show explores evidence-based functional medicine for chronic infections, Long COVID, ME/CFS, Lyme disease, mold illness, gut disorders, thyroid and autoimmune disease, MCAS, hormones, and trauma-related health issues. Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC, shares clear explanations and practical strategies to support deep healing for both patients and practitioners.
Episodes
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Hypothyroid Mom – Dana Trentini Interview
In this podcast episode I interview Dana Trentini, the founder of the well-known Hypothyroid Mom blog. I really enjoyed our talk, in particular discussing thyroid issues with someone who is so passionate about thyroid health. Dana Trentini created the thyroid advocacy blog Hypothyroid Mom. Dana...
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The Thyroid and Thyroid Hormones
The thyroid is a small gland that lies in the neck about the level of the Adam’s apple and weighs approximately one ounce. It produces thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The parathyroid glands are very small and lie on the outside portion of the thyroid gland and secrete parathyroid hormone. Thyroid...
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The Gut Thyroid Connection
The gut-thyroid connection is one of the most important and overlooked aspects of healthy thyroid function. Did you know that many diseases can be traced to a breakdown in the gastrointestinal tract? 70 percent of your immune system resides in this area - your gut, and the GI tract has many...
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The Ferritin Level Test
The ferritin test may be the most important blood test you ever get, especially if you have a thyroid problem. When I began my training in the diagnosis and management of internal disorders immediately after graduation, one of the first things we studied heavily was blood chemistry analysis. My...
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Gluten and Hashimoto’s Disease
Understanding the importance of gluten and Hashimoto's disease may be the key factor in healing your thyroid. The Link Between Gluten and Hashimoto's Disease Has your doctor talked to you about the link between gluten and Hashimoto's Disease? Hashimoto's Disease is an autoimmune condition that...
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Thyroid Symptoms in Women
Low Thyroid Symptoms in Women are Widespread Thyroid symptoms in women are sadly prevalent today. In general, women are more vulnerable to thyroid disorders than men for a variety of reasons. It is estimated that as many as ten percent of women suffer harmful effects from underactive thyroid, a...
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Three Things You Can Do For Anxiety
In this podcast, I chat with Michael Diettrich-Chastain about three things you can do for anxiety. We discussed the importance of having a daily routine that you sustain for a long time in order to get the best results. The following can be extremely helpful for anxiety that you can implement…
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Is Facebook Making You Sick?
Is Facebook making you sick? Many have the false belief that Facebook was created for the benefit of people to stay in touch and see what their “friends” are up to. In actuality, Facebook was created strictly to gather as much data as possible about its users for the single purpose of making a...
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Health Benefits of Sardines
One of my all-time favorite healthy foods is definitely sardines. This was certainly an acquired taste and I had to learn the hard way that some brands are absolutely disgusting and others taste great. The picture above shows the three brands of sardines I eat the most. Why are sardines so great?...
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How to Beat Depression Naturally
In order to understand how to beat depression naturally, we must understand what causes depression. Inflammation and depression For many years there has been a generally accepted cause of depression with the treatment revolving around neurotransmitter manipulation through antidepressant...
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Osteoporosis: Is the key to building bone building muscle?
The rate of osteoporosis continues to increase despite new drugs and an increase in vitamin D and calcium supplementation. Could it be that the focus on building bone has been going down the wrong path of drugs, supplements and hormone replacement? Although all of these can potentially help build...
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What Causes Hypothyroidism?
Have you ever wondered what causes hypothyroidism? Are you suffering from any of the following symptoms? Fatigue Weight Gain and difficulty losing weight Hair Loss Depression Cold Hands & Feet Constipation Insomnia Dry Brittle Nails Lack of Motivation Muscle pain Your thyroid could be a major...
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Ketogenic Diet Benefits
When I was bodybuilding in the 1990’s, we used to use the ketogenic diet to burn off that extra bit of stubborn fat. We would only do it for about 3-4 days however and would then cycle the diet for 2-3 weeks maximum. The ketogenic diet works well to burn fat while preserving muscle mass which is...
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The Low FODMAP Diet
What are FODMAPs and how do I follow a low FODMAP diet? FODMAPs or Fermentable Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols are a specific type of carbohydrate found in certain foods that you must avoid if you are following a low FODMAP diet. The family of FODMAPs include: Lactose from dairy products....
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Curcumin Benefits
Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant derived from turmeric root used heavily in traditional Indian cuisine. Turmeric is a close relative of ginger which I use quite a bit to improve digestion and reduce inflammation. Curcumin was first used about 4,000 years ago in Chinese and Ayruvedic medicine....
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Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease Thyroid Nation Radio Interview
I was recently interviewed by Diana Bowman on Thyroid Nation in a discussion about Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroidism Diana : Hi everybody! Welcome to the third week, episode three, of Thyroid Nation Radio Talk Show Live and Podcast. I'm Diana Bowman, founder of thyroidnation.com. Tiffany…
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Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroidism Radio Interview
I was recently interviewed by The Natural Nurse - Dr. Ellen Kamhi discussing Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroidism on the Progressive Radio Network. This was one of my favorite interviews and I really enjoyed talking to Dr. Kamhi. Here is a list of the topics we discussed during the interview:...
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Epstein-Barr Virus and Autoimmune Diseases
In this interview I discuss the connection between Epstein-Barr Virus and Autoimmune Disease You can listen to the interview above or read the transcript below: Dr. Brady: Dr. Hedberg lectures all over the place, a lot of integrative medicine conferences. He's published in many journals. He…
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Autoimmune Disease: The Infection Connection
In this interview I discuss the connection between infections and autoimmune disease which I call the Infection Connection. That being said, let's get on with it. Let me introduce our speaker for tonight. Dr. Nikolas Hedberg is a good friend of mine. I've known Nik for, I think somewhere around…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Dr. Hedberg Show explores evidence-based functional medicine for chronic infections, Long COVID, ME/CFS, Lyme disease, mold illness, gut disorders, thyroid and autoimmune disease, MCAS, hormones, and trauma-related health issues. Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC, shares clear explanations and practical strategies to support deep healing for both patients and practitioners.
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