I had some luck with lowering my TPO antibodies in a six month period but I stopped what I was doing and it went back up. I am doing this again but since then I have learned more about this. I started at TPO antibodies at 154. I started taking 20,000 I.U.s of vitamin D3 per day plus I removed dairy and cut out all vegetable oils. My TPO antibodies went from 154 to 100 in three months. The next three months, it went from 100 to 60. However for some dumb reason, I quit what I was doing and ate regular again. The antibodies went up. I did some reading and now I really believe it is caused by Leaky Gut. That is the beginning point. You just have to fix that. I believe you do that with a long fast with water only past three days. I am about to do a five day fast. I am basing it off this story on what happened to this woman. Her fasting sealed the gut lining. She had done two long fasts within six months. Her Hashimoto's was gone and three years later she said it was still gone.
Do away with the Nightshade vegetable(potatoes, peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes) and you can stop or slow down leaky gut syndrome. These veggies create fissures in stomach lining so toxins from stomach juices leak thru and go into you blood system. The one nightshade you may be familiar is Belladonna. This was use as a poison long ago. So there some toxins in the previous named foods. Do your own research to learn more. I gave up these foods years ago. I eat lots of onions, different cabbages, garlic, garlic scapes, squashes, ( yellow summer, zucchinis , pumpkins), celery, carrots, lettuces, fruits , pickled vegetables, steamed broccoli, steamed cauliflower , leeks as well as low fat meat , fish, shrimp, mackerel, salmon, sardines , liver, mixed nuts, cucumbers. As you see I dont eat rice, some grains. Hope this helps you decide your path. You also see there is a lot of variety.
@@profribasmat217 God didn't. This world belongs to Satan, since the first people chose sin over God. That is why we have sickness and bad things happen to good people.
I'm so glad that you said tpo antibodies at any level are never normal. So many doctors have made me feel like I'm crazy when I tell them how I feel after they say my thyroid is functioning normally but have abnormally high tpo levels.
I have a lot of health issues. My tpo antibodies show 30, which most people assume is a good range. My doctor of course thinks this is normal.. but would this low of a range be able to cause extensive symptoms? I've been taking 200 mcg selenium for a few weeks now without noticing a difference. Which he says that could be because I wasn't deficient to begin with with selenium levels.. I'm already gluten free and low carb, little to no processed foods. Trying to wean myself off cheese cause I love the stuff lol.
The main impediments to treating low thyroid are doctors. Most are stuck on TSH levels and Rx with T4. Even many Endocrinologists can be difficult to work with. Arm yourself with good info and have serious discussion with your Dr. I found that finding a good Naturopathic Dr to be beneficial. One more note, if you supplement with D3 you should also take K2 MK-7. Thank you Dr Childs for your great info. You have confirmed what I have learned over the past few years of living with Hashimoto for 40 years.
3 weeks ago I made desisionto to stop taking synnthroid bc I started feel terrible. Just wondering, finally did you get your blood test normal? Thank you in advance
@@aidan84917 I slowly quit taking levothyroxine. I did feel ok for several months. I eventually got to where I couldn't concentrate and felt somewhat drunk. My TSH was very high. Finally gave up and went back on levo. I have also started supplementing with kelp for iodine and with Selenium. I now feel as good as I have for many years. Perhaps rather than synthroid you may try levothyroxine. I found selenium really helped. Can't say the iodine makes a big difference but it's not hurting either. I have been hypothyroid for over 40 years. Wasn't diagnosed with Hashimoto until 25 years in. Many ups and downs. Finding a good Naturopathic Dr has been the biggest help.
@@aidan84917My TSH levels have usually been ok when I'm on levo and felt ok. The other tests not so much. Reducing gluten as much as possible does help
I took testosterone for a short time due to low levels as prescribed by my gynecologist and experienced hair loss as a woman. I later had this confirmed a few months later by my dermatologist who said he had seen many women lose hair on testosterone.
First thing I did was a colon cleanse which immediately turned my TSH levels normal. Then I added a squeezed lemon daily with ACV and Chaga as a hot beverage. Still have a normal thyroid. My diet is clean.
I'm so frustrated with my endocrinologist who is only focusing on my thyroid and failed to address any of these neither listen to her patient. Almost 9 months I don't feel better she kept increasing the tyrosine dosage. I decided to go for second opinion with another endocrinologist. When I set infront of him I realised it was biggest mistake to see him. He was telling hashimoto autoimmune thyroiditis is not a rocket science. Just take your medication. In fact he increased my daily dosage. These doctors don't want their patients to be cured. They wanted to ensure they have permanent income from ATM machine call as patient. Very depressing nowadays doctors not only not listening to their patients experience despite working within the templates. I truly wish I can find one reliable endocrinologist 😢
You are in the right place as you have found dr Childs channel. I was with my doctor for more than 3 years then I found dr Childs. I had so much cortisol, I had to beg her to do a test to find out why I couldn't sleep. Of course I knew it because of this dr. In 2022, I started weaning off synthroid and now I am free from the medication. I cleaned up my liver first, took t3 conversion booster then felt great then glandular and daily thyroid supplement multivitamin and I can lose weight now. Take care see what works because traditional dr want customers forever
Bruh I had an appointement today with my endo and she told me "only t4 matters, t3 doesnt matter". I was like isnt reducinG TPO what I should be aiming for? And she said "no there's absolutely nothing you can do, here's your levo prescription" . I was like "aight Imma head out" 👉👉
I started taking NAC a month ago and my Thyroid Stimulating Immunogobulins went back into normal range! I've been battling that thing for like 4 years! You're the first person I saw in the comments that mentioned NAC. 😃
@@SS40-nah It wasn't very talked about for years .. I tried to bring it to light in past 3 or so years now everyone is talking about it... Another little known remedy is Andrographis and it does amazing things too...
Diet and supplements brought my TPO to 1 and Thyroglobulin to 11. Still trying to lower a bit but happy w these numbers! No gluten and 98% soy free for years now
I have been using LDN 4 mg for last 3 years and it really has helped me modulate my eating habits, I attribute my weight loss and my low TPO to the use of LDN. Fortunately I am one of the lucky ones, even my Dr was amazed at how well LDN managed my inflammation and pain! Thank you Dr Child’s i learned of this from you! You always provide wonderful information!
HI DR. Childs, I just found this and am determined to get some improvement. I'll try your suggestions and come back if I have questions. Thank you for doing this. It really helps those of us who have been disappointed by our doctors' lack of concern or just apathy and behaving as if only Rx will do. Thank you
LDN was not effective for me, but Thymosin Alpha 1 injections cut my inflammation in HALF in only 3 months. Taking 200 Mg of😮 Selenium was added and I felt better. My skin lesions have finally started to heal!
These are good strategies and have worked for me at least. The best thing I found was going gluten free. I felt better within a week or two (brain fog lifted and have more energy), and combined with vit D, selenium and healthy whole food diet my antibodies are almost gone after 6-12 months. I have also been working on reducing inflammation e.g. gut bacteria and fish oil supplements, reducing sugar and carbs, better sleep, exercise etc.
As a Brazilian though not as a nut, lol, I have to say you should put them into a glass of water with a few drops of lemon/lime or ACV in order to kill the fungus and remove phytic acid which is a nutrient robber.
I was diagnosed with Graves, but the doctor said I did not need medication yet. I cannot lose weight! I feel like I have more signs of hashimotos than graves, but lab work shows graves. I have been taking Thyroid Calm, Lemon Balm, selenium, B- Complex, Vitamin C, Zinc, vitamin D. My vital signs have normalized, no more tachycardia or high blood pressure.
I am not sure what your gender is, but I take Balance and Fertility (for her) and it made a HUGE difference in my TSH. My TSH went from >.01 to .07 after a few weeks. It was
TPO is less problematic than TG antibodies. Taking LDN lowered my TG from 2000+ to 695 in 3 months and my TPO went from 900+ down to 35. I tried 3 different doses and the 1.5 did not do anything and the 4.5 was too much as it made me moody; 3.0 dose was perfect. But the thing about LDN is you have to take it before 10:00 at night and go right to sleep otherwise you'll be up all night I believe it somehow affects your circadian rhythms. Because I work nights and stay up very late I couldn't keep taking it because it didn't work with my schedule. The best compounding pharmacy to get it from is in Boulder Co. and they'll send it to you if you have a script. Instead of having to buy each dose and try each dose to find which one works 4 you they give you a multi-pack where it has the different doses in it and they're cheaper than every other compounding pharmacy in the country. I can't remember the exact name but it has Boulder in it and I think it's their only compounding pharmacy there. Selenium yeah it's great but it has its own side effects before you take it you need to research it because some of them can be serious. Selenium can also give you bad breath and body odor. There are two types of selenium there's the selenium methionine which can cause the more serious side effects and then there is the salt-based selenium and if you're on a salt restrictive diet you better talk to your doctor about taking that one. A good way to increase your glutathione that does not have these bad side effects or make you stink is to take NAC; I'm surprised he didn't recommend that. Also it's very important if you're taking high doses of vitamin D you need to lower your calcium intake and not take any calcium supplements because calcium binds to vitamin D and can create a blockage in your arteries that lead to a heart attack; taking magnesium with d is fine, but not calcium. I would never take over 2000 IU a day myself and I take it with K2 to protect my kidneys. KI can damage your kidneys so be careful you have the right K vitamin. I've tried dairy free and lost 13 lb in 2 weeks but I couldn't sleep it gave me insomnia. I tried gluten free and I lost about 45 lb but it wasn't just in my body it was in my wallet because it's very expensive to be on that diet. I just naturally try to avoid soy at all costs as a rule anyway. My TpO never went back up by much since I stopped taking LDN, I think it kind of permanently fixed it seems my TPO is only 42 now and it's been over 10 years since I quit taking it. However, my TG is back up to just short of 2000.. TG is the stubborn one.
LDN is great for me. 5 years now and stabilized on 4.5 mg per evening. But I’ve also eaten properly for me for the past 14 years, which helped so much. LDN was a great lever for me, and diet was key, too, which is zero sugar, zero grains and grain substitutes, zero starchy foods, zero soy, and ultimately, very very low carb. From April to October, I optimize my vitamin d levels with sun exposure. I supplement the rest of the year, but I feel best with the sun. I take Lugol’s iodine daily, but I ramped it up very slowly, I use topical testosterone and oral DHEA, both prescribed by my doctor and compounded at a compounding pharmacy, same providers who prescribe my LDN. All of this took a few years to work out, but it’s so worth it. I love my life now. You’re the only doctor talking about these helpful levers. Thank you for talking about this.
@@gigglesnz9 it’s porcine, compounded, but after years of taking the compound, I switched to NP Thyroid at a lower dose a few months ago. It’s going well.
@@GwenMotoGirl Hi there, I’m looking into compounded porcine thyroid (T3 only), I don’t do well with T4 (or cytomel). Do you mind me asking why you switched to NP Thyroid?
😢 Oh my gosh, I told my doctor my worst mistake it was to get a hysterectomy for benign reasons. Ever since my 😢 have not been the same person. Finally someone did some blood work and i am very sick my T3 and T4 shows normal but my thyroid antibodies is at 600! I have suffered from a deep depression since December 2022 I am very concerned about this. No doctor will see me without a referral 😢I feel i have to go out of the country to get my treatment
I have diagnosed Hashimotos, at 1 time they where 1300, over 5 years I've been going to doctors and learning and teaching myself on social media how to get better, I recently checked by tpo and it went to 200, now I'm having chronic inflammatory response syndrome, my immune system is all messed up
LDN eliminated my brain fog over night and helped me get back to work. My TPO antibodies went from over 1300, to less than 200 in 3 months by following Weston Child's advice. 9 minths later my,TPO # is 112, and TG went from 20 to 3.1. I follow the AIP diet strictly and it works. Healing IS possible
I was on testosterone for awhile (yes, I have Hashimotos.) It was...something else. Yes, I had more energy, I could feel gains at the gym coming faster. But, I also very quickly started growing facial hair, got acne (at age 55 or so,) thought about sex, usually kind of gross sex, all the time, and my husband just got super irritating. I think it's safe to say my dose was a bit high, but a doctor did calculate it. Supposedly my levels of everything (estrogen and progesterone too,) were basically zero. Left off the testosterone for the second round, lost the less desirable effects, and the desirable ones, but found my husband was still really irritating. Decided to quit altogether after that 10 months or so, started bleeding, didn't stop until I had a D&C about six months later. (Was too embarrassed to go see an ob-gyn, finally decided I had no choice.) Am I just extra sensitive to hormones?
hm.. sounds like the best is to do a blood test, introduce one supplement, wait a couple of months, do blood test again. Repeat for each supplement that only "could" help, to see if it's good for you
Having gone undiagnosed for over 60 years without being diagnosed with Celiac Disease I can absolutely attest that anyone with Hoshimoto's should have genetic testing for gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease. My Thyroid went from 26.5 down to 2.76 going not just gluten free but grain free! That's huge!
Yes, all grains. Rice contains Orzenin a glutenous protein but alopaths only test for gliadin the gluten from wheat. Chickpeas alre alright, they are legumes, not grains.@@juanarango8361
Personally, I feel the best when my vitamin D is at optimal levels which is hard to get some times of the year. Thank you Dr. Childs for this wonderful video you are a God send doctor.❤
Thanks for all the great info. When I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism I went GF and my thyroid antibodies went from 2000 to 900. I haven’t checked antibodies in years though. Also, I’ve had difficulty getting my Vit d up, it was 17 just a few months ago. I took 5000 iu daily, added vit k2 daily and magnesium and my vit D is now up to 37. I’m going to try adding selenium and look into the black seed oil too!
@Susan Lampman Well, you could have vit d activation problems Dr's usually only test the load phase at the liver, to determine vit d, levels Problem is, ur load phase could be high but...ur vit d may not be getting activated by ur kidneys Without this, pre active vit d, is useless Hope you are taking vit d with a lot of fat? Can of course be healthy fats This is absolutely essential, as Vit d is fat solulable Meaning, without enough fat, it wont even absorb properly It can be other things too, like low stomach acid/low enzymes/liw parathyroid hormone, which acts on a lazy kidney enzyme, to activate ur vit d Sounds like you may need an expert Which I am not I just know quite a lot
It's good to remember also that iron has a loop mechanism with Vit D, so that if either one is low also the other one is more likely low, so in order to get your Vit D up remember to also check you iron levels (hemoglobin, basic red cells, ferritin and transferrin saturation) and correct it at the same time :)
Hi! I have Hashimoto's and was put on Selenium a year ago by my endocrinologist. At my recent checkup my Tg antibodies had gone up from 600 to 720 and my TPO antibodies had gone up from 16 to 33. What could be the reason why the selenium isn't working? Also, my TSH had gone down from 1.34 uIU/ml to 0 28 uIU/ml showing subclinical hyperthyroidism. T3 and T4 were within normal ranges.
Within 6 months I've managed to reduce my anti-TG (thyroglobulin) antibodies from 401 to 62. But the second type of antibodies, ANTI-TPO - it remains unchanged (42). Is this a common tendency? Are the antiTG antibodies somehow easier to manage than the antiTPO? Are anti TG 'first in the line' to drop when you take action to regain your health? I am curious about other people's experiences. All the best for the Hashi-Warriors💪 and big Thank You for dr. Westin Childs, your work is so much needed & appreciated!
I just got my Thyroid test back and my TPO is 42 and my TG 522.0. The DC I saw put me on a bunch of vitamins, minerals and supplements. I noticed that on Wednesday I started to taste sodium in my mouth started to look at all the ingredients and he's Alkalizing my body. O my I have been working at getting my stomach acid back in line between 1-3 acidic and now the acid reflux from the LES valve is back..
my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time
All that information can be found here: www.restartmed.com/product/hashimotos-ab-rx/ You can use that product or find one similar, either way that's the product of all of my research on nigella sativa.
Tried Blackseed Oil and Selenium, Vitamin D for 6 months. TPO 400 in 2022, 525 in 2023 and 625 u/ml now, I did have a 91 iu/ml test from my primary in Jan , not sure in unit of measures and conversion the same.
I have a lot of health issues. My tpo antibodies show 30, which most people assume is a good range. My doctor of course thinks this is normal.. but would this low of a range be able to cause extensive symptoms? I've been taking 200 mcg selenium for a few weeks now without noticing a difference. Which he says here, that could be because I wasn't deficient to begin with with selenium levels.. I'm already gluten free and low carb, little to no processed foods. Trying to wean myself off cheese cause I love the stuff lol. I've been taking liposomal Vit D3 with K2 for a while now, as recommended by doctor. The K2 keeps calcium issues in check that can happen when only taking vit d by itself. I take Magnesium Glycinate before bedtime, also recommended to me by my gynecologist. Most people, especially Americans and females, could benefit from magnesium supplemtation. It's great mitochondrial support. Every cell of our body requires magnesium to properly function. That being said- I have not noticed ANY decrease of any of my extensive symptoms. Oh, and I also did the thiamine protocol a few months back that's recommend for chronic health issues, especially auto immune disorders and fibromyalgia. Well, same thing. Nothing. Being disabled, I don't have the money to keep buying this and that and the time and effort involved as well..to yield ZERO results. I'm beyond frustrated 😔
my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time
My Anti TPO and TG antibodies are negative,however my ESR and HS CRP are chronically high.I take Thyroxine 150mcg.Why I have inflammation and how I can lower it.
Hello Dr, Thanks so much for the info. My queries is that I had Graves Disease and the operation ( total thyroidectomy including parathyroid gland unfortunately) So I am on Levothyroxine and Ca for years. so does this advise on food and supplements still apply and beneficial to me . Please advise, many thanks
Hello Dr Childs.. I just found your site .. I have been reading and watching RUclips about Hashimoto’s thyroid I was in the hospital three days to high I’ve been in the same dose two years 137mg .. very low Iron.. now am home in Oxygen .. Dr said it could have affected my heart. I take my oxygen Off to get dressed.. the oxygen drop to 87/88 have more test on heart my.. Thank you so much.. wish you were in Oregon .. I would be looking you up.. Thank you so much🙏
Do you have a video helping patients live and function somewhat normally without a thyroid. I am on 175 of Levo and I swear I need to be pulled out of bed with a crane every morning. I’m taking 4000 IU of vita D3 and bought the selenium to start taking. I am going to go have blood work done next week. Something has got to help, I could literally sleep like a bear until winter!! 🤦🏻♀️
Have your FREE T3 checked. You are taking only T4 and that needs to be converted to T3 which is the active form. Drs are not informed and you need to become knowledgable and insist on corrext testing. Careful that they do the FREE T3 and not T3 uptake or total T3. Those are ok to test also but you need to see if your FREE T3 is ok. When you go to do the blood draw Make sure to ask what test they are doing. I have walked out of the blood draw More than once because the doctor ordered tests other than the FREE T3.
What about being sure not to intake too much selenium because of slight excess creating toxicity in the specific case for selenium unlike iodine which more can be taken without a problem.
I just came across your videos. Thank you. I sincerely appreciate the time to take to research and share all this information. On lowering TPO antibodies, does this also apply to thyroglobulin antibodies? I have never tested positive for elevated TPO antibodies, but I did have elevated thyroglobulin antibodies, 345 in 2019, and 1194 in 2020. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and have been on and off both levothyroxine and Liothyronine. I suspect that if your recommendations work for elevated TPO antibodies, it will probably work for the thyroglobulin antibodies too, but I want to confirm this with you. Thank you.
I bought the Nigella oil from you & the taste was so horrible I couldn't ingest it... how do you recommend taking it or better yet, are there any capsules?
It's hard to get a high enough dose in capsules, the best thing to do is mask the taste with something else like juice or a smoothie or dilute it in water and then take it that way. Here are some tips from my website: "The black seed oil in Hashimoto’s Ab Rx has a unique mild to moderate flavor that is generally well tolerated but if you are having any issues with the taste or flavor, here are a few tips to help get it down: Squirt the contents into the back of your throat and then take a drink immediately afterward. This limits the ingredients from touching your taste buds which will decrease their flavor. You can dilute each serving in a small amount of water or juice and then drink the entire thing in one or two swallows. Put Hashimoto’s Ab Rx in a smoothie. This will allow you to get all of the benefits while minimizing the taste and flavor!"
my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time
I started Testosterone and feel much better, but I'm thinking I have Hashimoto's due to a previous autoimmune. I got an energy boost from the T, but still feel the fatigue.
I reformulated it to include zeaxanthin/lutein along with more organic EVOO so the taste is more mild. This new version should be out in about a month or so.
I rake 3.5mg LDN, 5k vitamin d plus k2, and am GF, DF, SF.. tested high for selenium so I don’t take it. My antibodies have been over 900 (quest says >900)for 10 years.. super frustrating!
Going on the keto diet put me in a whole different world when it come to my thyroid. I had went gluten and soy free for three years before a started the keto diet. Which helped a lot with joints pain and inflammation but not until I ditched the carbs and ate just real food did I find any improvement in my thyroid.
Hi Dr Child, i have hashmitos thyroid and got diagnosed with celiac in 2019, i eat gluten free and soy free if i eliminate dairy and take the diet as you had mentioned, will it help to reduce antibodies?
I’m a vegetarian and recently vegan, but not anymore! Most of vegan food is based on soya and it’s processed food! So IVE stopped all together! I don’t know what I could eat safely now days, really! Apart from vegetales and fruits it’s hard to get some proteines that could be safe for Hachimoto!? You need them for energy!
Thank you for your advice and unswer! In my case is not about reveries, vegan or otherwise, is about the processing and based in soya! I can’t eat soya for my antibodies!
Erg!!! This diet thing. Is RAW MILK from A2 from Jerseys and Guernseys cows. The same as the highly pasteurized and homogenized milk? Can you specify Raw milk vs. the pasteurized and homogenized milk. What is the science behind eliminating dairy. Which one?
Been very frustrated with my symptoms regardless of taking levothyroxine for the past 23yrs.Just came across your videos and would like to follow your instructions but I have partial thyroidectomy and you don't normally mention if your tips apply to this issue. Can I stop levo, how much and what supplements to take and how to treat myself. Please help with a partial thyroidectomy video.Love your tips so far!
What is the sage amount of nigella sativa to take? I see 509 mg & 1000 mg… I was found to have 1:320 dense fine speckled antibodies :< with my hashimotos and possible MS(waiting for neurologists results)
Hi Dr Child’s I bought lots of supplements from you but I am having a hard time. I have TPO 900+ low thyroid my eyes are been attacked. I have very cold and my heart was slow now it is high sometimes racing. I don’t get help from drs I have tried to speak to you and I am now feeling like I am dying a slow death. Please can we chat I don’t want to talk to someone in your office I want to chat to you so I can get the testing I need and get onto a healthy programme. I hardly eat I do carnivore but I think I am been attacked so badly from inside that I don’t feel like anything is working . Please dr Child’s help me ❤
I’m doing gluten free diet for more than 5 years but don’t see much of difference. Which is bothering me is my sleep is horrible is broken and I feel so tired. Which suplement do you think is better ( not melatonin) ?
Gluten Free diet is a start.Cut out all Dairy, Soy, alcohol, seed oils,grains and eat organic. Make sure all beauty and household products you use are organic. Clean up your environment as much as possible
Take your vitamins. Solgar is the brand I settled on for various reasons. Fish oil, Vitamin D3,B12,Iron,Acerola Cherry Vitamin C,Magnesium, Zinc. If you're on Levothyroxine consider changing to the natural alternative Armour Thyroid. One Brazil nut a day is sufficient for your Selenium intake. Get rid of all the plastic and Teflon. Glass or cast iron for cooking and drinking.
I am in the same insomniac boat. Try to take baths with Epsom salt before bed, Magnesium supplement before bed, Atlantic kelp granules before bed. Pistachios have the biggest amount of melatonin in them. It all helped me, but only temporary
I went gluten and dairy free four 6 years to try to effect a change with my hashimotos. When I started eating gluten again I didn't notice any negative effect. Still mostly dairy free but now I eat gluten and there's no change in me. It's frustrating, everyone's situation is different.
Dr Childs, I have recently purchased both nigella sativa and your Thyroid Regrowth supplement. Is it okay to take both, as I have read that nigella sativa also improves hair growth?
Wondering why you shouldn’t go above 60 with the vitamin D numbers? Mine is at 71. And I’ve also seen other videos saying we should try to get our vitamin D up past 80 if we can. I sure wish Dr. Childs would see this question.
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I had some luck with lowering my TPO antibodies in a six month period but I stopped what I was doing and it went back up. I am doing this again but since then I have learned more about this.
I started at TPO antibodies at 154. I started taking 20,000 I.U.s of vitamin D3 per day plus I removed dairy and cut out all vegetable oils.
My TPO antibodies went from 154 to 100 in three months.
The next three months, it went from 100 to 60. However for some dumb reason, I quit what I was doing and ate regular again. The antibodies went up.
I did some reading and now I really believe it is caused by Leaky Gut. That is the beginning point. You just have to fix that. I believe you do that with a long fast with water only past three days. I am about to do a five day fast. I am basing it off this story on what happened to this woman. Her fasting sealed the gut lining. She had done two long fasts within six months. Her Hashimoto's was gone and three years later she said it was still gone.
hi can you tell more details about that woman story? where can I find more details. thanks.
Do away with the Nightshade vegetable(potatoes, peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes) and you can stop or slow down leaky gut syndrome. These veggies create fissures in stomach lining so toxins from stomach juices leak thru and go into you blood system. The one nightshade you may be familiar is Belladonna. This was use as a poison long ago. So there some toxins in the previous named foods. Do your own research to learn more. I gave up these foods years ago. I eat lots of onions, different cabbages, garlic, garlic scapes, squashes, ( yellow summer, zucchinis , pumpkins), celery, carrots, lettuces, fruits , pickled vegetables, steamed broccoli, steamed
cauliflower , leeks as well as low fat meat , fish, shrimp, mackerel, salmon, sardines , liver, mixed nuts, cucumbers. As you see I dont eat rice, some grains. Hope this helps you decide your path. You also see there is a lot of variety.
Pls , more details about this women .’
Can u tell how to do fasting
Oh wow,
I prayed and the intense swollen thyroid on the left side completely went away... Praise the Lord.
God is always listening! ❤
@@patriciawhatever why’d god give her a painful swollen thyroid?
@@profribasmat217 God didn't. This world belongs to Satan, since the first people chose sin over God. That is why we have sickness and bad things happen to good people.
@@patriciawhatever do you realize how low your intelligence is?
Amen 😊
I'm so glad that you said tpo antibodies at any level are never normal. So many doctors have made me feel like I'm crazy when I tell them how I feel after they say my thyroid is functioning normally but have abnormally high tpo levels.
True...
Me too high TPO but feel good
I have a lot of health issues. My tpo antibodies show 30, which most people assume is a good range. My doctor of course thinks this is normal.. but would this low of a range be able to cause extensive symptoms? I've been taking 200 mcg selenium for a few weeks now without noticing a difference. Which he says that could be because I wasn't deficient to begin with with selenium levels.. I'm already gluten free and low carb, little to no processed foods. Trying to wean myself off cheese cause I love the stuff lol.
Me too last I have 1300
Up 1300 TPO start taking selenium 200 now
The main impediments to treating low thyroid are doctors. Most are stuck on TSH levels and Rx with T4. Even many Endocrinologists can be difficult to work with. Arm yourself with good info and have serious discussion with your Dr. I found that finding a good Naturopathic Dr to be beneficial. One more note, if you supplement with D3 you should also take K2 MK-7. Thank you Dr Childs for your great info. You have confirmed what I have learned over the past few years of living with Hashimoto for 40 years.
3 weeks ago I made desisionto to stop taking synnthroid bc I started feel terrible. Just wondering, finally did you get your blood test normal? Thank you in advance
@@aidan84917 I slowly quit taking levothyroxine. I did feel ok for several months. I eventually got to where I couldn't concentrate and felt somewhat drunk. My TSH was very high. Finally gave up and went back on levo. I have also started supplementing with kelp for iodine and with Selenium. I now feel as good as I have for many years. Perhaps rather than synthroid you may try levothyroxine. I found selenium really helped. Can't say the iodine makes a big difference but it's not hurting either. I have been hypothyroid for over 40 years. Wasn't diagnosed with Hashimoto until 25 years in. Many ups and downs. Finding a good Naturopathic Dr has been the biggest help.
@@aidan84917My TSH levels have usually been ok when I'm on levo and felt ok. The other tests not so much. Reducing gluten as much as possible does help
You are so right! We die on the TSH sword.
I took testosterone for a short time due to low levels as prescribed by my gynecologist and experienced hair loss as a woman. I later had this confirmed a few months later by my dermatologist who said he had seen many women lose hair on testosterone.
Hello! I am using Nigella Sativa for 8 weeks and my TG (thyroid antibodies) went down from 590 to 220! It is definitely working! 😊
What exactly are you using ? Oil ? Black Seed ? What product.
I'd like to know as well. Sounds great 👍🏻
Although you said your numbers drastically decreased, did you experience a decrease in your symptoms as well?
I am using Black seed oil from Viridian company, it is bio quality and I am using 1 teaspoon per day usually after breakfast or lunch.
@@ThisIsNotMyHome Yes, I am definitely less tired and I stopped feeling a lump in my throat when swallowing.
First thing I did was a colon cleanse which immediately turned my TSH levels normal. Then I added a squeezed lemon daily with ACV and Chaga as a hot beverage. Still have a normal thyroid. My diet is clean.
How did you do a colon cleanse
I'm so frustrated with my endocrinologist who is only focusing on my thyroid and failed to address any of these neither listen to her patient. Almost 9 months I don't feel better she kept increasing the tyrosine dosage. I decided to go for second opinion with another endocrinologist. When I set infront of him I realised it was biggest mistake to see him. He was telling hashimoto autoimmune thyroiditis is not a rocket science. Just take your medication. In fact he increased my daily dosage. These doctors don't want their patients to be cured. They wanted to ensure they have permanent income from ATM machine call as patient. Very depressing nowadays doctors not only not listening to their patients experience despite working within the templates. I truly wish I can find one reliable endocrinologist 😢
You are in the right place as you have found dr Childs channel.
I was with my doctor for more than 3 years then I found dr Childs.
I had so much cortisol, I had to beg her to do a test to find out why I couldn't sleep. Of course I knew it because of this dr.
In 2022, I started weaning off synthroid and now I am free from the medication.
I cleaned up my liver first, took t3 conversion booster then felt great then glandular and daily thyroid supplement multivitamin and I can lose weight now.
Take care see what works because traditional dr want customers forever
They are referred to as EndoCRIMINALOGISTS
Bruh I had an appointement today with my endo and she told me "only t4 matters, t3 doesnt matter". I was like isnt reducinG TPO what I should be aiming for? And she said "no there's absolutely nothing you can do, here's your levo prescription" . I was like "aight Imma head out" 👉👉
Can you tell me exactly what supplements you used, how much you used and when your schedule of when to take them please
Stop looking for an endo and find a functional medicine doctor with good references.
NAC also increases Glutathione levels... also MACA is said to increase testosterone
I started taking NAC a month ago and my Thyroid Stimulating Immunogobulins went back into normal range! I've been battling that thing for like 4 years! You're the first person I saw in the comments that mentioned NAC. 😃
Which NAC supplement did you take and how much a day?
@@SS40-nah It wasn't very talked about for years .. I tried to bring it to light in past 3 or so years now everyone is talking about it... Another little known remedy is Andrographis and it does amazing things too...
@@gigglesnz9 They usually come in a standardized dose of around 600 mg ... it also fights lots of other things like viruses..
Diet and supplements brought my TPO to 1 and Thyroglobulin to 11. Still trying to lower a bit but happy w these numbers! No gluten and 98% soy free for years now
@Christie, awesome!! Would you mind sharing what diet you did and which supplements you took? ❤
hi christiebessinger are you dairy free or no?
Hi
Do you take dairy and cookies? 😊
Hello What is your diet and vitamins you take
I have been using LDN 4 mg for last 3 years and it really has helped me modulate my eating habits, I attribute my weight loss and my low TPO to the use of LDN. Fortunately I am one of the lucky ones, even my Dr was amazed at how well LDN managed my inflammation and pain! Thank you Dr Child’s i learned of this from you! You always provide wonderful information!
Based on your comments here, I'm going to try that one first- LCN 4 mg. Thank you for posting your comment.
@SamTheGirl210 how was it?
@@SamTheGirl210🌹
HI DR. Childs, I just found this and am determined to get some improvement. I'll try your suggestions and come back if I have questions. Thank you for doing this. It really helps those of us who have been disappointed by our doctors' lack of concern or just apathy and behaving as if only Rx will do. Thank you
LDN was not effective for me, but Thymosin Alpha 1 injections cut my inflammation in HALF in only 3 months. Taking 200 Mg of😮 Selenium was added and I felt better. My skin lesions have finally started to heal!
This is an excellent overview for lowering thyroid peroxide antibodies! This reflects all of my research as well.
I blend the black seed with honey and chew the seeds. One tsp twice a day.
These are good strategies and have worked for me at least. The best thing I found was going gluten free. I felt better within a week or two (brain fog lifted and have more energy), and combined with vit D, selenium and healthy whole food diet my antibodies are almost gone after 6-12 months. I have also been working on reducing inflammation e.g. gut bacteria and fish oil supplements, reducing sugar and carbs, better sleep, exercise etc.
Hi,
Can you share your menu?
Wow, never knew this about testosterone and DHEA, THANK YOU Dr. Childs!
Please made a video on diet plan for hypothyroidism patient or hashomoto thanks dr
I love your content! But I wish you could post the links to the studies you quote so we could read them and I could show them to my endocrinologist 😊
Eating two Brazil nuts per day changed my life.
Same
didnt work for me unfortunately....how long did it take to notice results?
As a Brazilian though not as a nut, lol, I have to say you should put them into a glass of water with a few drops of lemon/lime or ACV in order to kill the fungus and remove phytic acid which is a nutrient robber.
@@lexazver plz first check vitamins and mineral test so you know what kind of dificiency in your body sometime vitamin d dificiancy cause this
I've always read that , to fight off cancer you want your vitamin d levels at least at 80
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Much awaited video.. Great
I was diagnosed with Graves, but the doctor said I did not need medication yet. I cannot lose weight! I feel like I have more signs of hashimotos than graves, but lab work shows graves. I have been taking Thyroid Calm, Lemon Balm, selenium, B- Complex, Vitamin C, Zinc, vitamin D. My vital signs have normalized, no more tachycardia or high blood pressure.
Which antibodies did they test to diagnose you?
@@gracebaughan TB2 2.2,TSH 0.005, TSI 1.54, Thyroglobulin Antibody
I am not sure what your gender is, but I take Balance and Fertility (for her) and it made a HUGE difference in my TSH. My TSH went from >.01 to .07 after a few weeks. It was
TPO is less problematic than TG antibodies. Taking LDN lowered my TG from 2000+ to 695 in 3 months and my TPO went from 900+ down to 35. I tried 3 different doses and the 1.5 did not do anything and the 4.5 was too much as it made me moody; 3.0 dose was perfect. But the thing about LDN is you have to take it before 10:00 at night and go right to sleep otherwise you'll be up all night I believe it somehow affects your circadian rhythms. Because I work nights and stay up very late I couldn't keep taking it because it didn't work with my schedule. The best compounding pharmacy to get it from is in Boulder Co. and they'll send it to you if you have a script. Instead of having to buy each dose and try each dose to find which one works 4 you they give you a multi-pack where it has the different doses in it and they're cheaper than every other compounding pharmacy in the country. I can't remember the exact name but it has Boulder in it and I think it's their only compounding pharmacy there. Selenium yeah it's great but it has its own side effects before you take it you need to research it because some of them can be serious. Selenium can also give you bad breath and body odor. There are two types of selenium there's the selenium methionine which can cause the more serious side effects and then there is the salt-based selenium and if you're on a salt restrictive diet you better talk to your doctor about taking that one. A good way to increase your glutathione that does not have these bad side effects or make you stink is to take NAC; I'm surprised he didn't recommend that. Also it's very important if you're taking high doses of vitamin D you need to lower your calcium intake and not take any calcium supplements because calcium binds to vitamin D and can create a blockage in your arteries that lead to a heart attack; taking magnesium with d is fine, but not calcium. I would never take over 2000 IU a day myself and I take it with K2 to protect my kidneys. KI can damage your kidneys so be careful you have the right K vitamin. I've tried dairy free and lost 13 lb in 2 weeks but I couldn't sleep it gave me insomnia. I tried gluten free and I lost about 45 lb but it wasn't just in my body it was in my wallet because it's very expensive to be on that diet. I just naturally try to avoid soy at all costs as a rule anyway. My TpO never went back up by much since I stopped taking LDN, I think it kind of permanently fixed it seems my TPO is only 42 now and it's been over 10 years since I quit taking it. However, my TG is back up to just short of 2000.. TG is the stubborn one.
Thanks for details.
Why can't you just take LDN in the day instead?
Could hair dye cause this autoimmune disease?
LDN is great for me. 5 years now and stabilized on 4.5 mg per evening. But I’ve also eaten properly for me for the past 14 years, which helped so much. LDN was a great lever for me, and diet was key, too, which is zero sugar, zero grains and grain substitutes, zero starchy foods, zero soy, and ultimately, very very low carb. From April to October, I optimize my vitamin d levels with sun exposure. I supplement the rest of the year, but I feel best with the sun. I take Lugol’s iodine daily, but I ramped it up very slowly, I use topical testosterone and oral DHEA, both prescribed by my doctor and compounded at a compounding pharmacy, same providers who prescribe my LDN. All of this took a few years to work out, but it’s so worth it. I love my life now. You’re the only doctor talking about these helpful levers. Thank you for talking about this.
Did you see your TPO antibodies go down with LDN?
@@pariarowand4942 yes. But I haven’t checked them in a while. I don’t have any symptoms, but I am on a porcine thyroid compound.
What kind of porcine thyroid compound?
@@gigglesnz9 it’s porcine, compounded, but after years of taking the compound, I switched to NP Thyroid at a lower dose a few months ago. It’s going well.
@@GwenMotoGirl Hi there, I’m looking into compounded porcine thyroid (T3 only), I don’t do well with T4 (or cytomel). Do you mind me asking why you switched to NP Thyroid?
😢 Oh my gosh, I told my doctor my worst mistake it was to get a hysterectomy for benign reasons. Ever since my 😢 have not been the same person. Finally someone did some blood work and i am very sick my T3 and T4 shows normal but my thyroid antibodies is at 600! I have suffered from a deep depression since December 2022 I am very concerned about this. No doctor will see me without a referral 😢I feel i have to go out of the country to get my treatment
Great info!! By the way, what software are you using for the handwriting presentation? really cool
Hi Dr Child. Thank you so much. I was wondering what you think a
Of Thytrophin PMG for Thyroid.
I have diagnosed Hashimotos, at 1 time they where 1300, over 5 years I've been going to
doctors and learning and teaching myself on social media how to get better, I recently checked by tpo and it went to 200, now I'm having chronic inflammatory response syndrome, my immune system is all messed up
Oh this has given me hope mine are 1800.
What have you done to do this?
My is 1300, plz tell me what u did for lowering TPO
Sir thanks thanks thanks thanks for adding value to my life.
Thanks for outlining this data for us
LDN eliminated my brain fog over night and helped me get back to work. My TPO antibodies went from over 1300, to less than 200 in 3 months by following Weston Child's advice. 9 minths later my,TPO # is 112, and TG went from 20 to 3.1. I follow the AIP diet strictly and it works. Healing IS possible
After healing can u re-introduce gluten etc again
How much Nigella Sativa should we take?
Thanks so much for this helpful free information!
I was on testosterone for awhile (yes, I have Hashimotos.) It was...something else. Yes, I had more energy, I could feel gains at the gym coming faster. But, I also very quickly started growing facial hair, got acne (at age 55 or so,) thought about sex, usually kind of gross sex, all the time, and my husband just got super irritating. I think it's safe to say my dose was a bit high, but a doctor did calculate it. Supposedly my levels of everything (estrogen and progesterone too,) were basically zero. Left off the testosterone for the second round, lost the less desirable effects, and the desirable ones, but found my husband was still really irritating. Decided to quit altogether after that 10 months or so, started bleeding, didn't stop until I had a D&C about six months later. (Was too embarrassed to go see an ob-gyn, finally decided I had no choice.) Am I just extra sensitive to hormones?
Were you also given estrogen and progesterone? And if not, why not?
did your antibodies (TPO) come down?
hm.. sounds like the best is to do a blood test, introduce one supplement, wait a couple of months, do blood test again. Repeat for each supplement that only "could" help, to see if it's good for you
Having gone undiagnosed for over 60 years without being diagnosed with Celiac Disease I can absolutely attest that anyone with Hoshimoto's should have genetic testing for gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease. My Thyroid went from 26.5 down to 2.76 going not just gluten free but grain free! That's huge!
Are you talking TPO?
Omgosh I’ve just eliminated grains. I hope I get results soon.
What do you mean with grains? All of them? Such as rice, chickpea...?
Yes, all grains. Rice contains Orzenin a glutenous protein but alopaths only test for gliadin the gluten from wheat. Chickpeas alre alright, they are legumes, not grains.@@juanarango8361
No genetic testing@@beckiwildeman600
Very valuable informations. Thank you very much. ❤
Personally, I feel the best when my vitamin D is at optimal levels which is hard to get some times of the year. Thank you Dr. Childs for this wonderful video you are a God send doctor.❤
Take dail;y 20,000 iu Vit D3/K2 You CANNOT get enough sunlight on your own it seems. With Covid, everyone went indoors and the population suffered!
thank you so much. This was absolutely helpful as a newbie.
Im taking black seed tea cos it's much cheaper. 10 liters for 1 week two times a month.
Thanks for all the great info. When I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism I went GF and my thyroid antibodies went from 2000 to 900. I haven’t checked antibodies in years though. Also, I’ve had difficulty getting my Vit d up, it was 17 just a few months ago. I took 5000 iu daily, added vit k2 daily and magnesium and my vit D is now up to 37. I’m going to try adding selenium and look into the black seed oil too!
@Susan Lampman Well, you could have vit d activation problems Dr's usually only test the load phase at the liver, to determine vit d, levels Problem is, ur load phase could be high but...ur vit d may not be getting activated by ur kidneys Without this, pre active vit d, is useless Hope you are taking vit d with a lot of fat? Can of course be healthy fats This is absolutely essential, as Vit d is fat solulable Meaning, without enough fat, it wont even absorb properly It can be other things too, like low stomach acid/low enzymes/liw parathyroid hormone, which acts on a lazy kidney enzyme, to activate ur vit d Sounds like you may need an expert Which I am not I just know quite a lot
It's good to remember also that iron has a loop mechanism with Vit D, so that if either one is low also the other one is more likely low, so in order to get your Vit D up remember to also check you iron levels (hemoglobin, basic red cells, ferritin and transferrin saturation) and correct it at the same time :)
What is GF?
@@estar1277 Gluten free
@@Bella-hh1gk Thank you. I had bloodwork done recently and will check to see if those tests were done.
Friend mention turmeric so now black seed oil too & worth it when it works!
What if you’ve gotten your pcos into remission, would taken DHEA still be ok? Many thanks for all you do ❤
Hi! I have Hashimoto's and was put on Selenium a year ago by my endocrinologist. At my recent checkup my Tg antibodies had gone up from 600 to 720 and my TPO antibodies had gone up from 16 to 33. What could be the reason why the selenium isn't working? Also, my TSH had gone down from 1.34 uIU/ml to 0 28 uIU/ml showing subclinical hyperthyroidism. T3 and T4 were within normal ranges.
my personal problem was that i was actually sensitive to gluten
Gluten and dairy free diet
Dr. Wisten Childs can I eat potatoes ? Thank you
Can we take black seeds whole or will they need to be ground? I have whole but don't know if I need to grind them or not.
Within 6 months I've managed to reduce my anti-TG (thyroglobulin) antibodies from 401 to 62. But the second type of antibodies, ANTI-TPO - it remains unchanged (42). Is this a common tendency? Are the antiTG antibodies somehow easier to manage than the antiTPO? Are anti TG 'first in the line' to drop when you take action to regain your health? I am curious about other people's experiences. All the best for the Hashi-Warriors💪 and big Thank You for dr. Westin Childs, your work is so much needed & appreciated!
I just got my Thyroid test back and my TPO is 42 and my TG 522.0. The DC I saw put me on a bunch of vitamins, minerals and supplements. I noticed that on Wednesday I started to taste sodium in my mouth started to look at all the ingredients and he's Alkalizing my body. O my I have been working at getting my stomach acid back in line between 1-3 acidic and now the acid reflux from the LES valve is back..
Could u share what you’re doing?
I quit gluten, I think that was the main change I made. @@divinely_magical387
my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time
Hello ! Good video ,can you be more specific on the nigella sativa ,dosage etc ...? Thank you🌞
All that information can be found here: www.restartmed.com/product/hashimotos-ab-rx/
You can use that product or find one similar, either way that's the product of all of my research on nigella sativa.
@@drwestinchilds thank you ‼️
@@drwestinchilds 4:04
Tried Blackseed Oil and Selenium, Vitamin D for 6 months. TPO 400 in 2022, 525 in 2023 and 625 u/ml now, I did have a 91 iu/ml test from my primary in Jan , not sure in unit of measures and conversion the same.
I have a lot of health issues. My tpo antibodies show 30, which most people assume is a good range. My doctor of course thinks this is normal.. but would this low of a range be able to cause extensive symptoms? I've been taking 200 mcg selenium for a few weeks now without noticing a difference. Which he says here, that could be because I wasn't deficient to begin with with selenium levels.. I'm already gluten free and low carb, little to no processed foods. Trying to wean myself off cheese cause I love the stuff lol. I've been taking liposomal Vit D3 with K2 for a while now, as recommended by doctor. The K2 keeps calcium issues in check that can happen when only taking vit d by itself. I take Magnesium Glycinate before bedtime, also recommended to me by my gynecologist. Most people, especially Americans and females, could benefit from magnesium supplemtation. It's great mitochondrial support. Every cell of our body requires magnesium to properly function. That being said- I have not noticed ANY decrease of any of my extensive symptoms. Oh, and I also did the thiamine protocol a few months back that's recommend for chronic health issues, especially auto immune disorders and fibromyalgia. Well, same thing. Nothing. Being disabled, I don't have the money to keep buying this and that and the time and effort involved as well..to yield ZERO results. I'm beyond frustrated 😔
my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time
My Anti TPO and TG antibodies are negative,however my ESR and HS CRP are chronically high.I take Thyroxine 150mcg.Why I have inflammation and how I can
lower it.
I'm not allowed to have any type of oil right now. Can I just powder the seeds and add to a smoothie or food?
How much of the black seed oil, we need to take??
You'll want to use this one or one very similar: www.restartmed.com/product/hashimotos-ab-rx/
Hello Dr,
Thanks so much for the info. My queries is that I had Graves Disease and the operation ( total thyroidectomy including parathyroid gland unfortunately) So I am on Levothyroxine and Ca for years.
so does this advise on food and supplements still apply and beneficial to me . Please advise, many thanks
Hello Dr Childs.. I just found your site .. I have been reading and watching RUclips about Hashimoto’s thyroid I was in the hospital three days to high I’ve been in the same dose two years 137mg .. very low Iron.. now am home in Oxygen .. Dr said it could have affected my heart. I take my oxygen Off to get dressed.. the oxygen drop to 87/88 have more test on heart my.. Thank you so much.. wish you were in Oregon .. I would be looking you up.. Thank you so much🙏
Do you have a video helping patients live and function somewhat normally without a thyroid. I am on 175 of Levo and I swear I need to be pulled out of bed with a crane every morning. I’m taking 4000 IU of vita D3 and bought the selenium to start taking. I am going to go have blood work done next week. Something has got to help, I could literally sleep like a bear until winter!! 🤦🏻♀️
Have your FREE T3 checked. You are taking only T4 and that needs to be converted to T3 which is the active form.
Drs are not informed and you need to become knowledgable and insist on corrext testing. Careful that they do the FREE T3 and not T3 uptake or total T3. Those are ok to test also but you need to see if your FREE T3 is ok.
When you go to do the blood draw Make sure to ask what test they are doing. I have walked out of the blood draw More than once because the doctor ordered tests other than the FREE T3.
What about being sure not to intake too much selenium because of slight excess creating toxicity in the specific case for selenium unlike iodine which more can be taken without a problem.
I have a video on that topic already you can check out: ruclips.net/video/572kIFlnpGs/видео.html
I just came across your videos. Thank you. I sincerely appreciate the time to take to research and share all this information.
On lowering TPO antibodies, does this also apply to thyroglobulin antibodies?
I have never tested positive for elevated TPO antibodies, but I did have elevated thyroglobulin antibodies, 345 in 2019, and 1194 in 2020.
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and have been on and off both levothyroxine and Liothyronine.
I suspect that if your recommendations work for elevated TPO antibodies, it will probably work for the thyroglobulin antibodies too, but I want to confirm this with you. Thank you.
I bought the Nigella oil from you & the taste was so horrible I couldn't ingest it... how do you recommend taking it or better yet, are there any capsules?
It's hard to get a high enough dose in capsules, the best thing to do is mask the taste with something else like juice or a smoothie or dilute it in water and then take it that way. Here are some tips from my website:
"The black seed oil in Hashimoto’s Ab Rx has a unique mild to moderate flavor that is generally well tolerated but if you are having any issues with the taste or flavor, here are a few tips to help get it down:
Squirt the contents into the back of your throat and then take a drink immediately afterward. This limits the ingredients from touching your taste buds which will decrease their flavor.
You can dilute each serving in a small amount of water or juice and then drink the entire thing in one or two swallows.
Put Hashimoto’s Ab Rx in a smoothie.
This will allow you to get all of the benefits while minimizing the taste and flavor!"
my anti tg-antib was 25 for two years, I know it's not a high number. everything else is ok, as far as the thyroid gland is concerned. in order to preserve the pregnancy, to lower my immunity, they gave me the drug Pronisone 10 mg every day, vitamin D, 30 drops per week. it only lasted a week, because the pregnancy did not last. when I got the results of the thyroid gland again, the tg-antib dropped from 25 to 17. the doctors were surprised, but they didn't know if it was from the medicine I was taking, because that medicine is a corticosteroid that lowers immunity and reduces inflammation, and how is possible in such a short period of time
@DrWestinChilds how many mg or mcg of Nigella Sativa do you recommend or suggest? Need dosage amount thx in advance!
I started Testosterone and feel much better, but I'm thinking I have Hashimoto's due to a previous autoimmune. I got an energy boost from the T, but still feel the fatigue.
I bought your black seed oil and I could not stomach it. I wish you could put in in a pill form.
I reformulated it to include zeaxanthin/lutein along with more organic EVOO so the taste is more mild. This new version should be out in about a month or so.
I’ll look into the TESTOSTERONE DR thanks
Can you take LDN without your thyroid medication?
Excellent …..
Why would I have Thyroglobulin antibodies present after having my thyroid radiated years and years ago?
How many teaspoons of black cumin seed oil should one take per day for hashimotos
Does thyroxine tablet and levothyroxine tablet different or same??
Same
Hi Dr Childs, does bee pollen has testosterone?
I rake 3.5mg LDN, 5k vitamin d plus k2, and am GF, DF, SF.. tested high for selenium so I don’t take it. My antibodies have been over 900 (quest says >900)for 10 years.. super frustrating!
Going on the keto diet put me in a whole different world when it come to my thyroid. I had went gluten and soy free for three years before a started the keto diet. Which helped a lot with joints pain and inflammation but not until I ditched the carbs and ate just real food did I find any improvement in my thyroid.
@@josieb1991 good for you! Did you see a reduction in antibodies?
@@candacestevens4446 Yes they went way down. I need to check again to see what they are now.
I stopped taking Selenium because it was making my hair fall out. I went AUTOIMMUNE PALEO and what a difference it’s made in my life.
Where do you get LDN from?
What effect would progesterone levels as part of HRT have in women in relationship with androgen levels?
Would someone have to take Testosterone replacement therapy to lower their antibodies? Could something like tongkat ali help?
How long, on average, does it take to lower antibodies?
Does any of these work for high TG, too? Any experience?
Hi Dr Child, i have hashmitos thyroid and got diagnosed with celiac in 2019, i eat gluten free and soy free if i eliminate dairy and take the diet as you had mentioned, will it help to reduce antibodies?
LDN works but damaged my liver.
In what way did it damage your liver?
Could u explain what happened?
I have a TPO count of 1000 and above. What to do?
@muchasalud2011 why the sweet potatoe avoidance ?
I’m a vegetarian and recently vegan, but not anymore! Most of vegan food is based on soya and it’s processed food! So IVE stopped all together! I don’t know what I could eat safely now days, really! Apart from vegetales and fruits it’s hard to get some proteines that could be safe for Hachimoto!? You need them for energy!
Have a look at Medical Medium and Hashi and its root cause and diet. He has channel in here. Anthony Williams. He has great vegan recipes!
Thank you for your advice and unswer! In my case is not about reveries, vegan or otherwise, is about the processing and based in soya! I can’t eat soya for my antibodies!
Sorry the automatic changed it! Recepies not reveries
You need meat! I bet you probably have ferritin deficiency too.
Lots of testimonials of people reversing hashimotos with carnivore diet
I think this has a lot to do with the fact that carnivores eat nothing but meat !
Is there a way to lower TSI antibodies for Graves?
Yes, these same treatments are beneficial.
What should my testosterone level be ? What’s a normal range? 75 year old woman. I have hi TPO but everything else is normal.
Just wondering if black seed oil ~ Nigella sativa ~ is good for Hashimoto's hyperthyroidism, 《overactive》?
would this work for other autoimmune diseases such as lupus?
Erg!!! This diet thing. Is RAW MILK from A2 from Jerseys and Guernseys cows. The same as the highly pasteurized and homogenized milk?
Can you specify Raw milk vs. the pasteurized and homogenized milk.
What is the science behind eliminating dairy. Which one?
Been very frustrated with my symptoms regardless of taking levothyroxine for the past 23yrs.Just came across your videos and would like to follow your instructions but I have partial thyroidectomy and you don't normally mention if your tips apply to this issue. Can I stop levo, how much and what supplements to take and how to treat myself. Please help with a partial thyroidectomy video.Love your tips so far!
What is the sage amount of nigella sativa to take? I see 509 mg & 1000 mg…
I was found to have 1:320 dense fine speckled antibodies :< with my hashimotos and possible MS(waiting for neurologists results)
1-teaspoon
How much BSO should one take to have a therapeutic effect?
You can look at the one I created based on my research to either use it or find one similar: www.restartmed.com/product/hashimotos-ab-rx/
But does nigella comply to the AIP regimen since it is a sees ?
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Hi Dr Child’s I bought lots of supplements from you but I am having a hard time. I have TPO 900+ low thyroid my eyes are been attacked. I have very cold and my heart was slow now it is high sometimes racing. I don’t get help from drs I have tried to speak to you and I am now feeling like I am dying a slow death. Please can we chat I don’t want to talk to someone in your office I want to chat to you so I can get the testing I need and get onto a healthy programme. I hardly eat I do carnivore but I think I am been attacked so badly from inside that I don’t feel like anything is working . Please dr Child’s help me ❤
I’m doing gluten free diet for more than 5 years but don’t see much of difference. Which is bothering me is my sleep is horrible is broken and I feel so tired. Which suplement do you think is better ( not melatonin) ?
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Gluten Free diet is a start.Cut out all Dairy, Soy, alcohol, seed oils,grains and eat organic. Make sure all beauty and household products you use are organic. Clean up your environment as much as possible
Take your vitamins. Solgar is the brand I settled on for various reasons. Fish oil, Vitamin D3,B12,Iron,Acerola Cherry Vitamin C,Magnesium, Zinc. If you're on Levothyroxine consider changing to the natural alternative Armour Thyroid. One Brazil nut a day is sufficient for your Selenium intake. Get rid of all the plastic and Teflon. Glass or cast iron for cooking and drinking.
I am in the same insomniac boat. Try to take baths with Epsom salt before bed, Magnesium supplement before bed, Atlantic kelp granules before bed. Pistachios have the biggest amount of melatonin in them. It all helped me, but only temporary
I went gluten and dairy free four 6 years to try to effect a change with my hashimotos.
When I started eating gluten again I didn't notice any negative effect. Still mostly dairy free but now I eat gluten and there's no change in me. It's frustrating, everyone's situation is different.
Can these be used with Graves’ disease antibodies ?
Dr Childs, I have recently purchased both nigella sativa and your Thyroid Regrowth supplement. Is it okay to take both, as I have read that nigella sativa also improves hair growth?
Wondering why you shouldn’t go above 60 with the vitamin D numbers? Mine is at 71. And I’ve also seen other videos saying we should try to get our vitamin D up past 80 if we can. I sure wish Dr. Childs would see this question.
Dr. , can i get the first 2 through you? Im already on the others.
Where can I buy organic 3% black seed oil?
You didn't say dosage for dhea
Would you use the same strategy to lower Graves antibodies? I have antibodies for both Hashi’s & Graves.