Episode 7: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Thyroid Imbalances – Root Causes & Natural Healing

Welcome to this week's episode of the Align Wellness Podcast with Dr. Torrie Thompson! 🎙️ This week, we’re diving deep into all things thyroid health—debunking common myths, exploring root causes, and uncovering actionable steps to support your thyroid naturally.

🧐 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why thyroid issues often go undiagnosed for years

✅ The truth about TSH and why a full thyroid panel matters

✅ The connection between gut health and thyroid function

✅ How stress and cortisol impact thyroid hormones

✅ The role of toxins, heavy metals, and plastics in thyroid dysfunction

✅ Nutrients like iodine, selenium, and zinc that support thyroid health

✅ Practical diet & lifestyle changes to heal your thyroid

🌱 Key Takeaways:

Your thyroid affects energy, metabolism, skin, hair, and more Simply taking medication doesn’t address the root cause Chronic stress, gut imbalances, and toxins can all disrupt thyroid function Optimizing your liver, blood sugar, and nutrient intake can help restore balance