Episode 80: The Stress Thyroid Connection

Are you doing everything right but just can’t lose weight? Wondering about the impact of stress on your metabolism? Want to know how your thyroid is affected by stress? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the often-referenced HPA axis in depth and how stress directly impacts thyroid function. From the function of the thyroid gland to the connection of anxiety to functional lab markers to consider, this episode will leave you with tools to address thyroid imbalance from the root cause!

 

In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive into thyroid health and the direct and indirect impacts of stress on your main metabolic gland. The thyroid is connected to the HPA axis (fight or flight) and can be upregulated or downregulated in times of stress. Learn about favorite tools for stress reduction, best dietary practices to support thyroid health and supplements to support the HPA-axis, provide building blocks for thyroid hormones and reduce inflammation to the gland. As always, we’ll share our favorite recipes that support thyroid health so you can be empowered to use food as medicine in your journey to healing from the impact of stress!

 

Also in This Episode:

• Upcoming Events
  • Paleo FX April 27-29
  • KetoCon June 15-17
  • Virtual Ketosis Program launches May 15th!
• The Function of the Thyroid Gland
  • Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism
  • How Stress Puts the Brakes on Metabolism
    • The Stress Thyroid Connection Blog (More on lab values here)
  • Stress Reduction
    • Adaptogen Boost
    • Stress Manager Bundle
• Supporting the Thyroid Through Diet
  • Candida Bundle & Ebook
  • MRT Food Sensitivity Panel for elevated TPO
  • Micronutrient Panel
  • Episode 72 Three Micronutrients: Magnesium, Vitamin C & Glutamine
• Best Supplements for Thyroid Health
  • Calm & Clear
  • Cellular Antiox
  • Relax and Regulate
  • Super Turmeric
  • EPA DHA Extra
  • Multidefense
  • B Complex
  • Vitamin D Balanced Blend
• Food as Medicine for Thyroid Support
  • Maca Cacao Fat Bombs
  • Brazil Nut Milk 2 Ways
  • Roasted Almonds with Nori and Sesame
  • Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas