The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Brittany Henderson, M.D.: “Genetics is part of [thyroid dysfunction], but the biggest thing that trumps everything is lifestyle.”  Henderson, a board-certified endocrinologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what to eat (and avoid) for optimal thyroid health, plus: - Why women are disproportionally affected by thyroid disease - Why you should eat only two Brazil nuts per day - The sneaky signs you may be dealing with thyroid dysfunction - Which labs to ask your doctor for to measure thyroid function - What you need to know before having your thyroid removed Referenced in the episode: - Statistics showing an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. - Henderson's book, What You Must Know About Hashimoto's Disease. Don't forget to use the code SLEEP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's best-selling sleep support+ supplement. Our science-backed formula helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rejuvenated.* It has become a non-neg