HEALING HASHIMOTO’S: BY DETOXING
So you may have changed your diet, taken a bunch of supplements and you are still not feeling well. What’s missing? In this episode I will talk about why detoxing played a big role in my healing and why it cannot go overlooked if you want to feel great again.
My name is Georgina Szabo and I help newly diagnosed & those who have been living with Hashimoto’s for years reclaim their health. I was down the same path- I got diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2017 after multiple miscarriages. Instead of just taking a pill I wanted to find out WHY I had Hashimoto’s to begin with so that I could really heal my body vs just managing symptoms. After working with Functional Medicine doctor Stephanie Daniel I was able to put my Hashimoto’s disease in remission within 6 months and get pregnant naturally at age 39, and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. It lights me up to share all my knowledge and resources to help you get your life back.
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HEALING HASHIMOTO’S: BY DETOXING – Episode 15
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To begin- let me share a quick story about how I learned about detoxing. After my first meeting with Functional Medicine doctor Stephanie Daniel, we were able to pin point that one of the main root causes of my Hashimoto’s had to do with toxic mold exposure. As you know Functional Medicine is all about identifying the root cause of disease for each individual and restoring health by addressing them. When you get to the true cause of illness and remove it, the body can heal.
So just by hearing about the places I lived and the mold we had in one of our houses, Dr. Daniel suspected mycotoxins were at the root cause so I agreed to get a mycotoxin test to check and see. The test confirmed that I had high levels of mycotoxins in my body and it had to be removed. How? By detoxing! In addition to removing chemicals from my outside environment I had to remove them from my body too. These toxins get stored deep inside our cells and if you don’t detox the cell you will never get well.
So when I hear that someone is not getting better after addressing dietary changes and supplements, I always ask- have you tested for biotoxins & mycotoxins? Have you tested for heavy metals and hidden infections? In fact, Dr. Tom O’Bryan mentioned in an online summit that The primary trigger for autoimmune disease to develop is environmental toxins that get into our body.
We are exposed to more chemicals these days than ever before. They are all around us and we can’t escape them all no matter how careful we are as to what we bring inside our home. It comes at us from all directions– the water we drink, bathe in, the personal care & household cleaning products we use, plastics we store our food in or how about all the plastic to-go containers? Or anytime we eat non-organic? Like all those restaurant visits/takeouts with non-organic food! And our furniture and clothes that are treated with fire retardants. And how about the make up that we have been using for years with lead in it? And the nailpolish we apply week after week from a young age with phthalates in them? The list goes on…and what I did not know before my journey back to health is that most of these chemicals bio-accumulate in the body overtime.
I love how Dr. Pompa explains this: Think of your body as a bucket. Now imagine the toxins that surround us in daily life are the liquid that slowly fills that bucket. With each toxic exposure, drop-by-drop your bucket becomes more full. A drop here and there isn’t such a big deal, as our immune systems were designed to handle a degree of toxicity. However, chronic exposure to an onslaught of chemical, physical and emotional stressors fill up your bucket each day, and at some point the bucket begins to overflow. It may take a few decades before your bucket spills over, but once it does cellular inflammation is triggered, symptoms arise, and disease manifests.
Many of these chemicals are new to our bodies shutting down natural cellular detox pathways and even changing DNA to express diseases or unwanted symptoms.
Plus, even babies now are born with over 200 chemicals that they “inherited” from their moms! So it goes back to utero. It starts before we are even born. Another reason why doing a cellular detox for at least 6 months before we get pregnant is so very important.
So yes, a big part of my healing protocol was centered around detoxing. And not just a colon or liver cleanse but a full cellular detox with various herbs, binders and use of sauna 2-3x a week. It was directed by Dr. Daniel and all I had to do was follow the road map. It is never recommended to do cellular detoxing on your own. It is best to work with a Functional Medicine doctor who can advise you along the way. They can also help you figure out which tests to order based on your symptoms and how you lived your life up until now.
Bottom line: whether you struggle with poor sleep, chronic fatigue, weight loss resistance, skin issues, hair loss, joint pain/inflammation, autoimmunity, brain fog, infections, or anything else…you WON’T fully reverse your issue(s) and realize peak health until you properly detox the cell.
Also, greening my home was essential in order to cut down toxic exposure. In fact, it’s something that should be done as a base to support our healing & continued health. Only when the interference has been removed can the body’s innate intelligence execute the healing to its full extent. I made a short video sharing how I detoxed my home quickly & efficiently, look for the link to it in the notes section below the video.
Drinking plenty of filtered water was just as important to support the detox process. How much water is recommended? ½ body weight in ounces per day.
Also by Using your skin (your body’s largest organ) as a pathway to detox decreases burden on the liver. Another great reason to use a sauna. Plus, you can get the cardio benefits of exercise and BURN as many calories as running 2-3 miles—while RELAXING in your sauna. You can burn up to 600 calories in one 30min session, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
I have been using an infrared sauna ever since I started my Hashimoto’s healing protocol to aid detoxification and support my body’s ability to flush and get rid of toxins. Ongoing detoxification is key to maintain our health and optimize functionality of our body. I have a small place so getting a stand alone unit was out of the question. I own a portable infrared sauna that is super effective and costs cents to run it. You can find the details on it in the notes section below the video.
If you want to find out what tests to get so that you can identify your triggers and root causes, I invite you to tune into a FREE science-based video with my Functional Medicine doctor Stephanie Daniel by clicking on the green button below:
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“If you fix the cell the body gets well.” – Dr. Dan Pompa
Resources Mentioned That Will Help Healing Hashimoto’s
Green Your Home (Video) – Learn More Here
I made a short video to show you how easily you can identify toxic products in your home and to share a convenient & budget-friendly way to switch over to safe products. Don’t delay, your entire family will benefit from this simple yet critical step! Just click on the link above.
Infrared Sauna – Learn More Here
Ever since I started working with my Functional Medicine doctor Stephanie Daniel, I was instructed to use an infrared sauna 2-3x a week, at minimum. It is not only detoxifying but immune boosting, relaxing, and helps lower overall inflammation in the body. It also decreases the burden on the liver by using your skin as a pathway to detox. The portable unit I used is called The Solo System by Sunlighten Saunas and is perfect if you have a small place like me. It’s easy to put together & break down, and can store it in your closet. It costs cents to run and plugs into a regular outlet. PLUS: if you mention my name you can save $250 OFF ON TOP any current promos! Psst..They offer financing too for small monthly payments (around $100/month)!! Or if you have space for a stand alone cabin, you get up to $600 OFF with my name!
Water Filter – Learn More Here
This water filter was recommended to me by Dr. Mark Hyman. AquaTrue’s 4-Stage filtration removes over 20x more contaminants than the best-selling pitcher water filter. It removes the major contaminants that you’ve read about in the news including lead, chromium 6, PFOA and PFA plus other dangerous toxins like disinfection byproducts (carcinogens), perchlorate (rocket fuel), MTBE (gasoline additive), and prescription drug residue (think anti-depressants and hormones from birth control). It is easy to set up, maintain and move. An indicator lights up when you need to change the pre-filter (about every six months) and when you need to change the main filter (after two years). As Erin Brockovich said, “We simply can’t continue to survive with toxic drinking water.”
Shower Filter Removing Fluoride Too – Learn More Here
I use their ProMax Fluoride Shower Filter with Massage Head. They thrive to have the largest selection & most effective fluoride filters but also have the right system for any of your water filtration needs.
Healing Hashimoto’s Naturally and Get Your Life Back (Video) – Watch It Here
In this short video Dr. Stephanie Daniel discusses how Hashimoto’s develops and what can be done to reverse it. I worked with Dr. Daniel and absolutely love her approach and the way she explains the entire process. In fact, with her guidance I was able to put my Hashimoto’s in remission within 6 months of working with her. As a result I was able to get pregnant naturally at age 39, and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. This convenient format fits any busy schedule- tune in while you drive to work, do dishes or go for a walk. If you have time to watch/listen to one thing, let this be it!
Whether you just got diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or have had it for a while, I would love to hear from you. Drop me a comment below to say hello and ask me a question you would like help with.