• Podcast: Herbs for Thyroid Health | with Angela Hywood

    May 10, 2021 1 min read

    In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast series, naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood joins us again as our guest, talking with host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, about thyroid health and herbal approaches to supporting this aspect of human physiology.

    Topics discussed include:

    • Thyroid hormone cascade and the functionality of the thyroid gland (01:13)
    • Role of the liver in thyroid health (07:28)
    • Relevance of reverse triiodothyronine (T3) levels (11:08)
    • Prevalence of thyroid disorders (18:27)
    • Risk factors for thyroid disorders (20:59)
    • Men and thyroid health (26:00)
    • Goitrogens and thyroid health (32:09)
    • Iodine and thyroid health (36:32)

    Herbs to Support Optimal Thyroid Health (27:04)

    1. Ashwagandha
    2. Bladderwrack
    3. Bacopa
    4. Stinging nettle
    5. Turmeric
    6. Rosemary
    7. Schisandra
    8. Sulforaphane

    Key Takeaways (39:11)

    1. Sleep well to mediate stress and cortisol levels.
    2. Exercise regularly to support healthy thyroid hormone metabolism.
    3. Maintain a healthy diet with an abundance of vegetables and fruits.
    4. Be mindful of environmental toxicity.

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