Heavy Metals and Thyroid Autoimmunity with Dr. Wendie Trubow

EPISODE 97

Heavy metals are everywhere in our environment.

Even when we limit our exposure, most of us were born with heavy metals and toxins from our mothers. The good news is, while you can’t avoid it, you can heal from this, especially when it comes to conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Disease.

Today I’m joined by return guest, Dr. Wendie Trubow, to talk about heavy metals and how you can start going in the right direction regarding thyroid autoimmunity. As a functional medicine gynecologist, Wendie is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, she has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing.

In this conversation, Wendie and I discuss how heavy metals impact thyroid health and autoimmunity, why many kids test positive despite low environmental exposure, the top four heavy metals, common sources of heavy metals, why it’s crucial to improve the functioning of your detox systems, what you need to know about testing, and more. Enjoy the episode!

About Dr. Wendie Trubow

Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner, is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing.

She is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing and has been regularly featured in MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post.

She is an accomplished speaker and previously had her television show. She is on the faculty at A4M and a speaker for their conferences, along with other national societies. She and her partner will be releasing their next book in early 2024.

During this episode, you’ll learn:

Wendie’s experience with heavy metals and environmental toxins
How heavy metals impact thyroid health and autoimmunity
Why many kids test positive despite low environmental exposure
The top four heavy metals to look out for
Common sources of heavy metals and how they can contribute to inflammation and degenerative and autoimmune diseases
The effects of lead and mercury on the body
Why it’s crucial to improve the functioning of your detox systems
Toxin exposures as inflammatory autoimmune triggering events
Wendie’s approach to heavy metal testing, including provoked urine testing
Tailoring treatment plans based on individual needs and why it can take a long time to reduce your body burden
Why you shouldn’t rely on blood testing alone to assess your exposure
Avoiding toxins and supporting detoxification through diet, products, and environmental factors
The best ways to incorporate fish into your diet
The benefits of sauna, dry brushing, and colon hydrotherapy
Prioritizing the foundational behaviors of good health before adding higher-order behaviors of detox
Why it’s recommended to work with a functional medicine provider when it comes to detoxification
The controversy around hair testing and provoked urine testing

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Episode - Heavy Metals and Thyroid Autoimmunity with Dr. Wendie Trubow