{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Thyroid Mystery Solved: Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism Revealed","title":"106 Why You Don’t Want to Ignore Symptoms of a Hyperactive Thyroid with Juli Keene","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2901,"description":"The Investigation Thyroid issues can be so frustrating because often doctors will say there is nothing to be done other than taking medication. We talk a lot about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease (an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid resulting in not enough thyroid hormone) but there is another side to thyroid issues.  It is also possible for there to be too much thyroid hormone being produced. This is called hyperthyroidism and the autoimmune disease that can cause this is Graves' Disease.  But it is also possible for those with Hashimoto’s disease to experience periods of hyperthyroidism - which just adds to the thyroid mystery.  In this episode of Health Mysteries Solved, we’re exploring hyperthyroid symptoms in Graves' as well as in Hashimoto’s. To help with this discussion, I invited fellow clinical nutritionist, Juli Keene, on the show. She’s based in Los Angeles and has been in practice for over 25 years often helping professional athletes and high-functioning folks with complicated health issues. She’s also a real expert on Graves' Disease.    What is Graves' Disease? Graves' Disease is an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid. What’s happening with Graves' is that there is an immune attack and antibodies get created. These antibodies attack the thyroid and stimulate the hormone receptors. This results in an overproduction of thyroid hormones and a hyperactive thyroid. It can be very dangerous to have too much thyroid hormone and needs to be addressed right away.   The Difference Between Graves' Disease and Hashimoto’s Disease With Hashimoto’s, the immune system is attacking the thyroid resulting in reduced hormone production (hypothyroidism) and with Graves' it’s the opposite. However, the nuances between the two autoimmune diseases are more complex, especially if you have Hashimoto’s. With Graves', the levels continuously escalate. However, with Hashimoto’s, there can be flare ups that present like Graves' where the thyroid swings...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9ZbRr0xzgu8-YRnig2AcyeY_Nu_m2EBquTr83LV8K2g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NTg5LzE3MTE1/NjQxMDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}