In this episode of *Say Yes to Good Health*, host Maggie McKay sits down with Dr. Yoon Hang Kim, Chief Wellness Officer at Memorial Hospital, to explore the question: Can Hashimoto’s thyroiditis be reversed? With over two decades of experience in integrative medicine, Dr. Kim shares insights into this autoimmune condition, which is the leading cause of hypothyroidism. He explains how Hashimoto’s leads to the destruction of thyroid cells, resulting in symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and hair loss. While conventional medicine often relies on managing the disease through TSH levels, Dr. Kim emphasizes the more comprehensive approach of functional medicine, which includes testing for free T3, free T4, and antibodies to get a complete picture of the condition.
Dr. Kim explains that in the early stages of Hashimoto’s, it is possible to reverse the condition and eliminate the need for medication, while in later stages, patients can often experience symptom improvement or a reduction in medication. A key component of this treatment is low-dose naltrexone (LDN), a popular off-label option for autoimmune conditions. Dr. Kim also underscores the importance of lifestyle changes, particularly an anti-inflammatory, low-carbohydrate diet that induces ketosis, helping patients to manage or reverse their symptoms. Dr. Kim’s holistic approach offers hope for those suffering from Hashimoto’s, showing that with the right tools and support, the disease’s impact can be significantly reduced or even reversed.
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