The Case: Amanda has Hashimoto’s and does not feel well. She is tired, experiences brain fog, and feels like she is just inflamed all over. She’s tried special diets and various supplements but nothing seems to work. When I first met Amanda I saw how much work she’d already put in but I know that many of the approaches were too general. We were going to need to dig a little deeper and look at the mind-body connection to solve her health mystery. Inflammation Markers for Hashimoto’s and Autoimmun...
Feb 02, 2023•58 min
This time of year, it can feel like everyone around you is getting sick. Whether it’s a cold, the flu, RSV Covid, Strep, or some other virus - it can feel a bit like it’s impossible to stay healthy during this time of year. This is especially daunting for those who have autoimmunity, Hashimoto’s and thyroid issues because the standard advice about boosting your immunity could actually lead to a flare up. This is certainly the case for those with Hashimoto’s. Staying up to Date on Immune Protocol...
Jan 19, 2023•29 min
It’s time to park the usual health and lifestyle resolutions and access something much more powerful. When I talk to my thyroid clients about what they want for their health, they will often mention what they don’t want. They say things like: I don’t want to feel tired I want to get rid of my brain fog I need to lose 10 pounds, or I want to stop losing so much hair! It may be easier to talk about what’s wrong but focusing on what we don’t want doesn’t always help us. Shifting Perspectives for Po...
Jan 05, 2023•18 min
Listen to hear how you can win access to the Thyroid Mysteries Solved Course! Super simple tips to protect your thyroid health over the holidays. This is a quick happy holiday episode with 2 tips on staying present and helping your thyroid. I will be back with new and exciting episodes on Jan 5th where we will be revealing all things thyroid, Hashimoto’s and autoimmunity and I can’t wait to connect with you more then! Happy Holidays! See you in 2023! Thyroid Mysteries Solved Course https://www.t...
Dec 19, 2022•9 min
The Investigation It’s common for people with Hashimoto’s to feel like their thyroid is to blame for their issues. But, it’s not the thyroid - it’s the immune system. The immune system is attacking the thyroid and causing it to function less than optimally. It’s the same with other autoimmune diseases - the immune system is what is malfunctioning. So, if you have an autoimmune disease and you want to feel better and healthier then you need to support your immune system in a very specific way so ...
Dec 01, 2022•22 min
The Case: Cindy is experiencing hormone imbalances, fatigue and a low sex-drive She has consulted with a gynecologist but was dismissed and told it was common for her age She wasn’t willing to accept that she just had to get used to having a low libido so she came to see me Investigation While it is true that hormonal shifts in peri-menopause and menopause can cause a decrease in a woman’s sex drive, there is more to take into consideration. I knew that we had to look a few different avenues to ...
Nov 10, 2022•42 min
The Case: Julie has digestive issues, headaches, lots of skin rashes and irritation, brain fog, and fatigue She is also very sensitive to environmental triggers like fragrances, smoke, and chemicals. She eats and lives as clean as possible but nothing seems to help. She’s seen a dozen doctors who have prescribed a variety of medications but nothing helped. It’s so common for conventional doctors to focus on treating the symptoms as if they are unrelated instead of considering what the collection...
Oct 27, 2022•51 min
The Case: Lisa is 49 and dealing with irregular periods, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness. She is also gaining weight around her abdomen that she’s struggling to lose. Her doctor told her it was menopause and to get used to these menopause symptoms as the new normal. The Investigation While menopause is normal for someone Lisa’s age, suffering through the symptoms doesn’t have to be. There are many things that can be done and I knew that we needed to explore the options. Esther Blum is an integr...
Oct 13, 2022•42 min
The Case: Liz has hashimoto’s and is experiencing joint pain, brain fog and generally doesn’t feel well. She knew she didn’t want to take antidepressants or pain medication so she started down the path of supplements. Her results weren’t what she was hoping for and she knew she needed a more customized approach. There are so many things that go into a proper supplement regime because everybody is different so I was happy that Liz came to me so we could trace the root cause of her issues instead ...
Sep 29, 2022•51 min
The Case: Joanna is dealing with chronic fatigue and nausea and nothing seems to help She heard an episode of Health Mysteries Solved with Kasia Kines and wondered if she might be suffering from EBV or Epstein Barr Virus Her doctor ran a test and informed her that she did not have EBV so she was back to square one. Not satisfied with this, Joanna came to me. I took a look at the labs that her doctor had run and saw that he hadn’t run a full EBV panel. This is common with conventional doctors bec...
Sep 15, 2022•47 min
The Case: Evelyn is struggling with digestive issues as well as dental infections, tooth sensitivity and chronic bad breath. She brushed and flossed regularly, saw the dentist regularly, and tried all of the oral health products her dentist recommended She even tried natural toothpaste but nothing helped her teeth sensitivity or bad breath. The Investigation After meeting Evelyn and learning about her challenges and health history, I knew there had to be other pieces to this puzzle! I suspected ...
Sep 01, 2022•41 min
The Investigation Being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s is the beginning of a long journey that can sometimes be overwhelming. There is a lot of information, which is good, but when it comes to Hashimoto’s it’s important to first know where you are getting information to make sure it’s correct. You also need to know what to do with all of that information. This episode of the Health Mysteries Solved podcast is dedicated to helping you figure where to start and what to do next if you aren’t getting re...
Aug 18, 2022•13 min
The Case: Anna is experiencing IBS, fatigue, anxiety and generally doesn’t feel well. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s years ago but doctors did not offer real solutions. She wanted to try adjusting her diet but research led her down a deep rabbit hole that left her confused about the best diet for her IBS, autoimmunity and other symptoms. The Investigation There is a lot of information on the internet and some of it is conflicting which makes it very hard to figure out which one to try. This ...
Aug 04, 2022•45 min
The Case: Kristy is exhausted because she can’t sleep and it’s stressing her out. She has meticulous sleep hygiene and takes every supplement to support her sleep. She tried everything she read or heard about but still couldn’t get enough sleep. The Investigation When I met Kristy and got to know her a bit, I knew that while biochemistry was part of it, there was something else going on additionally and we needed to figure out which came first and what was driving things to her health mystery. N...
Jul 21, 2022•42 min
The Case: Eleanor has trouble losing weight and has discovered that it is not a thyroid issue. She follows a strict Paleo / AIP clean diet plan but can’t seem to shed the pounds When she does slip on the diet, any weight she has lost comes back with more. The Investigation Far too often we focus on following a specific (often strict) plan or we think the only way to lose weight is by counting calories. But weight loss requires a much more holistic approach. To discuss this approach further, I in...
Jul 07, 2022•46 min
The Case: With Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism she knew she had to watch out for triggers She worried that the toxic chemicals in her hair dye could become a trigger but she wasn’t ready to go gray She looked at organic options, but realized they all STILL had harsh chemicals and the substitutes were even worse. Full disclosure, this week’s case is about ME and my struggle to find a healthy way to stave off the grays without triggering and worsening my Hashimoto’s. I was determined to find an ans...
Jun 23, 2022•44 min
The Case: Leila has been dealing with Hashimoto’s, Lyme and Crohn’s disease for years. She was managing her symptoms through a strict regimen of supplements, diet, and various practitioners. Emotionally, she was feeling disconnected, discouraged, and joyless. We so often focus on the biochemistry side of autoimmune issues that we forget the importance of taking care of our emotions and connection to life. In other words, there’s more to feeling good than just the physical. The Investigation Gett...
Jun 09, 2022•48 min
The Investigation I know how confusing and frustrating it can be living with hypothyroidism and or Hashimoto’s because there is so much information out there about Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. At the same time, there is also not that much that really focuses on these specific conditions. This is why I get so many questions every time I check in with you through Instagram and my email list. After posting in my IG stories this week, I got a ton of questions and I am so excited to answer them fo...
May 26, 2022•24 min
In our last episode, we introduced you to Allison. She was dealing with: Allison was dealing with brain fog, fatigue, and joint pain. She felt much older than her chronological years. Labs showed that her B vitamins, iron, and thyroid were all fine but her symptoms persisted. We spoke with Jason Earle who is the founder and CEO of 1-800-Got-Mold and has appeared as an expert on The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, and Extreme Home Makeover. In that episode, he gave us so much great information...
May 12, 2022•35 min
The Case: Allison was dealing with brain fog, fatigue, and joint pain. She felt much older than her chronological years. Labs showed that her B vitamins, iron, and thyroid were all fine but her symptoms persisted. The Investigation When I met Allison, I decided to check her thyroid again but everything really was normal. We talked about a lot of other possible root causes but when she told me that things had gotten worse after she moved to her new house, I started to suspect that her issues may ...
Apr 28, 2022•50 min
Health Hindsight Anyone who has struggled through a health mystery and finally solved their issues will undoubtedly wish they’d known sooner what was really going on. Who hasn’t thought, ‘If only I knew then what I know now’. I’ve been through so much with my health over the last 25 years. Not to mention the over 17 years in clinical practice! I can definitely say I know a lot more now than I did when this all started. In this podcast, I say, ‘the answers are out there’ and they are. Part of the...
Apr 14, 2022•22 min
The Case: Meghan O’Rourke spent years describing her symptoms to her doctor only to be told it was something inconsequential or all in her head. After years of feeling alone and abandoned by the system she started to see a functional medicine practitioner. Finally, she was getting the real answers to what was going on but it took years to undo the damage done by dismissing the issues. She wrote a book about her experience to help others feel less alone. The Investigation Many people dealing with...
Mar 31, 2022•44 min
The Case: Lynn has Hashimoto’s and experiences fatigue, brain fog and mood swings. She takes thyroid medication and various supplements but still struggles to feel well. She’s frustrated because she eats well and follows a good thyroid protocol without the results. The Investigation When I met Lynn, I saw that her TSH was fluctuating so we needed to stabilize her immune system. She was already following much of my advice with her diet and supplements. There were a few minor improvements we could...
Mar 17, 2022•44 min
The Case: Amanda is dealing with digestive issues, brain fog, fatigue, and weight gain. She was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but doctors said there was nothing to be done besides get used to it. She tried changing her diet, which helped, but it left her obsessing over food. The Investigation When I met Amanda, I knew there were underlying issues. Her doctors told her it was in her head, and I suspected they were right but not in the way they meant. I...
Mar 03, 2022•40 min
The Case: Alexandra’s everyday was determined by the state of her stomach She was often bloated, gassy, and struggled to keep her weight healthy She tried restrictive diets, tried over the counter gas remedies, digestive enzymes, and various probiotics but nothing gave her long-term relief The Investigation It was clear that there was something going on with her gut and it seemed likely that dysbiosis was at play. I knew her microbiome needed support but, I also suspected that with everything sh...
Feb 17, 2022•59 min
The Investigation Thyroid issues are not a one-size-fits-all. If you’ve been listening to my podcast for a while, then you know I talk a lot about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s because I see so many people struggling with these issues. One of the main reasons they struggle is because traditional medicine tends to treat hypothyroidism one way - by measuring TSH and then medicating to get TSH back into range. There is so much more to optimizing the thyroid and the key is to take a more individual...
Feb 01, 2022•14 min
The Investigation Women experience a range of physical and emotional changes when they enter the perimenopause stage. These symptoms vary greatly from person to person and may include: Hot flashes Night sweats Low libido Increased anxiety Not sleeping well Low energy Weight gain Menstrual cycle irregularities Cyclical headaches or migraines Mood swings Memory loss Brain fog Vaginal dryness Urinary tract infections Hair thinning For a lot of women, they hold the false belief that this is somethin...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min
The Case: Sarah is struggling to lose weight and has been for years Every year she makes resolutions and goals but she never sticks to them She wonders if she hasn’t found the right diet protocol or supplement As the new year dawns, many people will be like Sarah - vowing that this is the year they eat better, get fit, commit to self-care… but then the new year's resolve dissolves before the end of January. The Investigation To better understand why our goals and resolutions fail, I invited Tany...
Jan 06, 2022•45 min
The Case: Pam is dealing with brain fog, poor concentration, and fatigue. Tests revealed that she was low in Folate and Vitamin B12. Weeks of taking Vitamin B Complex didn’t help her symptoms at all. A little more research helped Pam understand that not all B vitamins are the same - some are synthetic while other options are natural and in methylated forms. Inspecting the B Complex vitamin she’d been taking, she discovered that the B12 was in the cyanocobalamin form and the folic acid was also s...
Dec 23, 2021•14 min
The Case: Jenny went on the pill as a teenager to regulate her irregular and heavy periods. After 20 years on the pill, she decided to start a family. Going off the pill led to fatigue, insomnia, hair loss, acne, and when her periods returned after 3 months, they were painful, heavy and irregular. Her symptoms led her to suspect hypothyroidism but her levels came back normal. The Investigation The first thing I did when I started working with Jenny was to run a full thyroid panel. While her TSH ...
Dec 09, 2021•59 min
