Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's
If you have hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease, toxic multinodular goiter, etc.) or Hashimoto's thyroiditis and are looking to do everything to save your thyroid gland, then the Save My Thyroid podcast is for you! Dr. Eric Osansky DC, IFMCP is the host, as he personally was diagnosed with Graves' disease in 2008 and was able to get into remission taking a natural approach. He created this podcast to help others with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's save their thyroid and regain their health. If you have hyperthyroidism then pretty much all of the episodes will benefit you, and if you have Hashimoto's you'll benefit from most of the guest expert episodes, as well as some of the "solo" episodes. The reason there is more of a focus on hyperthyroidism is because all of the other thyroid-related podcasts focus mostly on hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's, and since Dr. Eric personally dealt with Graves' disease he wanted this podcast to focus more on hyperthyroidism, although it will still offer plenty of value to those with hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's. Dr. Eric Osansky lives in Matthews NC with his wife, 2 daughters, 3 cats, 2 dogs, and 3 guinea pigs! He has been a practitioner for 20+ years, and has focused on helping people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions since 2009.
Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's
Healing IBS and Other Gut Issues with the Thyroid Pharmacist
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In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky talks with returning guest Dr. Izabella Wentz about her new book, IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Drawing from both personal experience and clinical insight, Dr. Wentz explains why IBS is often more than just a stress-related diagnosis and how it can serve as an early warning sign of deeper imbalances, including thyroid autoimmunity.
The conversation explores the difference between IBS and inflammatory bowel disease, why some people diagnosed with IBS may actually have celiac disease or IBD, and the many possible root causes behind chronic digestive symptoms. Dr. Wentz discusses food reactions, SIBO, parasites, H. pylori, medications, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid hormone imbalances, stress, and lifestyle factors that can all play a role in gut dysfunction. She also shares why testing matters, why symptom relief is not the same as true resolution, and why approaches like the low FODMAP diet may only be a short-term tool.
This episode gives listeners a broader, more practical understanding of how gut issues connect with immune dysregulation and thyroid health. If you want a clearer, more balanced understanding of IBS, IBD, and what these digestive symptoms may really be telling you, you’ll get a lot out of this episode.
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Introducing the episode and why IBS matters
01:26 – Post-episode topics: IBS vs. IBD, celiac, H. pylori, and more
02:22 – Meet Dr. Izabella Wentz
03:58 – Why Dr. Wentz wrote a book on IBS
06:15 – How IBS can precede autoimmune disease
08:13 – How common IBS is and how it’s typically diagnosed
09:25 – When IBS may actually be celiac disease or IBD
11:25 – Dr. Wentz’s husband’s ulcerative colitis story
14:18 – Is IBD autoimmune?
14:54 – The IBS and autoimmunity connection
18:09 – IBS-D vs. IBS-C and why treatment differs
19:59 – Root causes of IBS beyond stress and food sensitivities
24:37 – Medications that can disrupt gut health
26:12 – How to start identifying your IBS triggers
28:28 – Why testing matters for parasites and SIBO
32:24 – SIBO as a root cause or secondary issue
33:03 – Conventional care vs. a functional medicine approach
36:36 – What to do if you think you have IBS or IBD
40:52 – Surprising foods that can trigger IBS symptoms
42:14 – Concerns with the low FODMAP diet
45:20 – Where to learn more about Dr. Wentz and her new book
47:30 – Dr. Eric’s post-episode takeaways on IBS, IBD, celiac, H. pylori, and low FODMAP
About Dr. Izabella Wentz
Dr. Izabella Wentz is an integrative pharmacist, educator, and New York Times bestselling author known
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