A new study may have just changed how we think about two nutritional supplements that can benefit those with Graves’ disease.

A new 2025 study looked at the combination of L-carnitine and selenium alongside methimazole and the results were more encouraging than I expected. In this episode, I walk you through what the researchers found, including how this combo may help lower thyroid antibodies, improve symptom control, and even reduce the total amount of methimazole needed. I also share my clinical perspective when these nutrients might help, what dosages were studied, and why we still need to look beyond supplements to address deeper triggers like stress, gut health, and environmental toxins.

Tune in to learn what this new research could mean for your own healing path.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Introduction to the Study

01:10 – Why This Research Matters for Graves’ Disease

02:45 – Study Design and What Was Measured

04:20 – Key Findings: Antibodies and Methimazole Dose

06:15 – How L-Carnitine and Selenium Work Differently

07:40 – Impact on Remission and Relapse Rates

08:35 – Methimazole Side Effects and Gut Health

09:30 – Study Limitations and Dosage Notes

11:05 – My Clinical Take on Selenium and L-Carnitine

13:00 – Why Addressing Root Causes Still Matters

15:20 – Thoughts on Future Research and Bugleweed

16:50 – How This Applies Beyond Graves’ Disease

17:45 – Invitation to Join the Healing Graves’ Naturally Community

18:30 – Closing Thoughts and Takeaway Message

Mentioned in this episode:

• Check the study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40871722/

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Many women are fearful of estrogen, especially with everything out there related to "estrogen dominance". What if the real danger isn’t estrogen but it’s misinformation?

Dr. Sharon Stills has spent over two decades helping women move through perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. Her message is simple but powerful: hormones aren’t the enemy. They’re part of what keeps your brain, bones, and metabolism resilient as you age.

We talk about why so many women are misled into avoiding estrogen, why it’s never “too late” to find balance, and how adrenal and thyroid health fit into the bigger hormonal picture. You’ll also hear her take on bioidentical hormones, proper testing, and why chasing symptoms without addressing root causes rarely works.

Tune in to learn how to make informed, confident choices about your hormones without fear, hype, or confusion.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Podcast Preview

01:21 – Podcast Intro

05:25 – How Dr. Sharon Stills Began Focusing on Menopause

11:34 – Why She Takes a “Hormone-First” Approach to Healing

16:13 – Myth #1: It’s Too Late to Start Hormone Therapy

19:56 – Myth #2: Perimenopausal Women Should Avoid Estrogen

23:28 – Myth #3: Healthy Adrenals Can Replace Sex Hormones

26:52 – The Truth About Hot Flashes and “Natural” Menopause

30:33 – Myth #4: Estrogen Causes Cancer

35:32 – How Dr. Stills Tests Hormones Accurately

39:18 – The Role of Thyroid and Adrenal Testing

40:28 – The Power of Castor Oil Packs for Detox and Lymph Flow

43:07 – Where to Find Dr. Sharon Stills

44:57 – Dr. Eric’s Post-Episode Commentary

51:29 – Podcast Outro

About Dr. Sharon Stills:

Dr. Sharon Stills is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and graduate of The Sonoran University (2001). For over 20 years, she’s helped women navigate perimenopause and menopause through natural, evidence-based care. Creator of the RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program and host of the Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition summit, she combines European Biological Medicine, pro-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement to help women regain vitality. Dr. Stills has lectured internationally, contributed to Women’s Health Network, and served on the boards of the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute and UCLA’s Archive of Healing. In 2025, she’ll open the Lasting Wellness Center in Scottsdal

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-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 ...

When it’s your vision on the line, what choice would you make?

In this podcast audit, I speak with Linda, who faced sudden double vision and eye changes that no one could explain at first. What began as mild symptoms quickly turned into Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), forcing her to make tough decisions on when to move beyond homeopathic care and consider Tepezza. We talk about what finally made a difference, what didn’t, and how she kept her immune system and hope strong through it all.

Tune in to hear what really happens when TED challenges both your health and your trust in the healing process.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Episode Preview

00:57 - Episode introduction

02:06 - Quick Note About This Episode

04:47 - How Linda found Dr. Eric

05:35 - Double vision before diagnosis

07:18 - First signs of eye bulging

07:41 - Trying homeopathy and IV ozone

08:44 - Starting Tepezza for thyroid eyes

09:59- Results and improvement after Tepezza

11:33 - Side effects and managing them

11:19 - Reflecting on timing and decisions

13:43 - Time and place for medication

15:30 - Antibody progress and stopping methimazole

16:53 - Lab testing and ongoing support

18:30 - Thyroid eye supplement bundle

19:06- Reflections and continued improvement

21:41 - Podcast Outro

22:02 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Dr. Eric’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Treatment-Solutions-Hyperthyroidism-Disease/dp/166640408X/
• Dr. Eric’s Supplement: https://savemythyroid.com/products/

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-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 ...

Feeling “off” in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? Hormone imbalances may be the reason and now is the time to act. Bria Gadd also known as The Period Whisperer is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer. She helps women move past hormonal chaos by focusing on root causes rather than quick fixes.

In this conversation, Bria shares her own perimenopause journey and the lessons that shaped her work from understanding health debt to managing stress and supporting gut health. We also discuss metabolic typing, including the concept of “oxidizers” how your body’s rate of turning food into fuel can influence whether you thrive on higher-protein or higher-carbohydrate foods.

Episode timeline:

00:00 - Episode Preview

01:38 - Podcast Intro

04:44 - Bria’s Background and Story

08:23 - Why So Many Women Have Hormone Imbalances

10:16 - Metabolic Typing Explained

16:04 - Stress, Cortisol, and Hormone Health

18:46 - Cortisol, Adrenals, Thyroid Connection

20:55 - Fasting and Women’s Hormones

24:25 - Building Muscle in Perimenopause/Menopause

26:39 - Flexibility and Mobility Training

30:07 - Weight Loss Foundations for Women

34:18 - Gut Health and Functional Testing

36:57 - Full Thyroid and Hormone Lab Testing

38:21 - Thoughts on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

40:00 - Hormone-Balancing Hacks

42:55 - Bria’s Closing Message and Where to Find Her

44:30 - Podcast Outro

44:50 - Conclusion and Final Takeaways

About Bria Gadd:

Bria Gadd widely known as The Period Whisperer is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence.
Through her functional and root-cause approach, Bria helps women understand what’s really driving their hormonal imbalances so they can restore energy, strength, and balance.

Connect with Bria Gadd:
- https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/

- https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-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 ...

Some, if not many, roadblocks behind thyroid healing have a covert driver that only a few doctors ask about: unresolved trauma.

Trauma can keep the nervous system in a constant state of high alert, which may cause the immune system to remain overactive and antibodies to stay elevated. Even if you’re eating well, supporting your gut, and managing stress today, past trauma can still influence how your body responds.

This doesn’t mean trauma is always the root cause and the answer, but it’s often overlooked in both conventional and functional medicine. In this episode, I share how trauma may affect thyroid health and why addressing it could open new doors for healing when efforts seem to no avail.

Tune in to discover how processing old trauma may be the answer in lowering thyroid antibodies and moving your healing forward.

Episode Timeline:

0:00 – Episode Preview

1:05 – Podcast Introduction

1:30 – Stress, Trauma, and why antibodies stay elevated

6:15 – Trauma Keeps Nervous System Alert

8:40 – Effects on Gut, Adrenals, Thyroid

11:10 – Redefining Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian

14:25 – Stress vs. Trauma Responses

17:00 – Testing vs. Nervous System Retraining

19:30 – Vagus Nerve Exercise Tools

22:35 – Podcast Outro

29:56 – Final Takeaways on Trauma vs. Stress

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Podcast episode with Dr. Aimie Apigian - https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/stored-trauma-and-thyroid-autoimmunity-with-dr-aimie-apigian-069/

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-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 ...

Perimenopause can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to.

In this episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar shares insights from her new faith-based book The Perimenopause Reset. We talk about hormonal shifts, environmental toxins, gut health, and stress and how nutrition, and simple lifestyle changes can restore balance. She also explains the correct fasting method according to your menstrual cycle, and how certain peptides may help in easing discomfort and supporting sexual health.

If you’re navigating perimenopause, this conversation offers both clarity and hope.

00:04 – Welcome and Dr. Jen’s new book The Perimenopause Reset

00:34 – Dr. Jen’s background, Hashimoto’s story, and integrative medicine journey

02:44 – Inspiration for writing a faith-based perimenopause guide

05:07 – How environmental toxins disrupt hormones

09:36 – Everyday toxin exposures and simple swaps

10:53 – Gut health, liver detox, and estrogen metabolism testing

13:08 – Foods and supplements to support hormone detoxification

15:57 – Alcohol, hormones, and informed consent

27:54 – Hormone changes in perimenopause: estrogen and progesterone

25:32 – Using progesterone and herbal support during the luteal phase

27:40 – Chronic stress, cortisol, and hormone imbalance

31:44 – Intermittent fasting and cycle syncing

35:30 – Peptides that support women in perimenopause

39:53 – Testosterone replacement therapy: benefits and risks

About Dr. Jen Pfleghaar:

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board-certified physician in Emergency and Integrative Medicine. She studied at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed residency at St. Vincent’s Mercy Hospital, and trained in integrative medicine at the Andrew Weil Center.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Jen co-authored Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe., serves on the board of the Invisible Disabilities Association, and contributes to the American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of Research and Public Health. She is the author of The Perimenopause Reset: 28 Days to Energize Your Body, Shed Weight, and Find Peace with God.

Connect With Dr. Jen Pfleghaar:

• Dr. Jen’s Website: https://www.integrativedrmom.com/
• Dr. Jen’s Podcast:

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-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 ...

Is Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) the answer for lowering thyroid antibodies?

This episode explores the real benefits and limitations of LDN for autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease. I share what the research actually says, why results are mixed, and why LDN should never replace the foundations of thyroid healing.

Listen in to get clarity before deciding if this option makes sense for you.

00:00 – Episode Preview

00:59 – Podcast Introduction

01:23 – How Low Dose Naltrexone Works

03:38 – What the Research Says About LDN

05:14 – Benefits: Immune Modulation, Safety, and Access

06:31 – Downsides: Side Effects, False Hope, and Limitations

09:02 – Patient Experiences: Why Results Vary Widely

10:27 – Risk vs. Benefit Before Permanent Treatments

11:50 – Dr. Eric’s Masterclass Invitation

13:28 – Podcast Outro

13:49 – Final Thoughts: LDN in Graves’ vs. Hashimoto’s

Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://savemythyroid.com/masterclass

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-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 ...

What if hair loss was really a signal from your body, not just a cosmetic issue?

In this episode, I talk with VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmune Nutritionist, about overcoming alopecia areata and other forms of hair loss by addressing root causes. We dive into nutrient deficiencies, gut health, thyroid imbalances, and inflammation and how functional medicine can help hair grow back naturally.

If you’ve been told there’s no hope for hair loss, this episode will challenge that belief.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Episode Preview
02:07 – Podcast Intro
02:32 – Meet VJ Hamilton, Autoimmune Nutritionist
04:02 – VJ’s Story: Alopecia at Age 7
05:24 – Reversing Fatigue, Psoriasis, and Chronic Issues
08:55 – Hair Loss: Autoimmune vs. Other Causes
12:58 – Hair Regrowth: Healing Timeline
16:09 – Inflammation Triggers: Gut, Scalp, Whole Body
18:12 – Five Key Hair Loss Markers
25:44 – Biotin: Overrated or Essential?
27:50 – Nutrients: Selenium, Vitamin A, Genetics
31:29 – Low Stomach Acid and Absorption
33:01 – Supplements vs. Food for Hair Growth
35:05 – First Steps with Hair Loss Diagnosis
36:07 – Complex Cases: Mold, Toxins, Nervous System
39:25 – Connect with VJ Hamilton Online
40:42 – Podcast Outro
41:03 – Root Cause Healing: Final Takeaways

About VJ Hamilton:

VJ Hamilton, also known as The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, is the founder of The Autoimmune Nutrition Clinic and a Registered Nutritionist specialising in reversing hair loss, particularly alopecia areata, and other autoimmune-related conditions. With a Medical Science degree (BSc) in Biochemistry & Immunology and certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine, VJ combines scientific expertise with lived experience to deliver evidence-based, personalised therapies.

Connect with VJ Hamilton:

• VJ Hamilton’s Website: https://theautoimmunitynutritionist.com
• VJ Hamilton’s FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/A.Nutritionist/

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-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 ...