Hashimoto’s and Sodium Intake

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Topic is hi i'm dr rutherford for those of you who are watching me for the first time
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the topic is sodium intake with hashimoto's thyroiditis and i have a personal experience with this
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so this is kind of a so i'm happy to share this with you i'm kind of interested to share this with
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you so there was there's a study that came out a couple years ago and
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um they they had 49 healthy people who they put on a low salt diet then they put them on a high salt diet
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and then they followed that by a high salt diet with potassium supplementation
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so here's the deal 100 years ago who knows maybe 60 years ago or
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or more are potassium and and and and and sodium all right
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salt they balance each other and they and they work to balance each of your electrolytes and they're
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like hugely important to your physiology you have too much salt maybe your blood pressure goes up
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maybe you get bloated there's a lot of bad things about too much salt okay so
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they did a study and they found and then they measured blood chemistry relative to
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um white blood cells and they found that this one white blood cell called il17a it just means that this is a blood cell
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it's a white blood cell that goes up when a person gets inflammation okay it's an inflammatory white blood
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cell would go up significantly in the blood after you have high salt now let me go
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back i skipped over myself so like 60 to 100 years ago the ratio was sodium
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uh was like potassium eight sodium one uh and and this was probably before processed foods and restaurants got
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popular and all that type of stuff because now the ratio is 18 sodium to one potassium
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did you get that okay normal potassium before processed foods all restaurants salt all that type of
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stuff and everything potassium eight sodium one proper ratio um now it's salt 18 potassium
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one so that's bad it's particularly bad for hashimoto's patients what we found was that um
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when they expose these folks to potassium so people who so the people who took salt they had a
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they ended up taking a high salt meal and their sodium went up even more when they were exposed to
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seven days of supplementation with potassium the this il17a dropped dramatically like dramatically
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and um and so why is that important so when you in autoimmunity and in the subset of autoimmunity being
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hashimoto's autoimmunity this il17 stuff this is the part of the immune system that goes out of control and with
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inflammatory responses and attacks your thyroid and so we've talked about iodine
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and we talked about how how in people who are hypothyroid iodine actually is good for
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years everybody said you know everybody there's still people out there online who are iodine experts on
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on thyroid and i don't understand that because most thyroid today is is hashimoto's but um but but
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iodine for a hypothyroid is good it helps you to make thyroid hormone but for
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but for hashimoto's it is the poison it actually damages thyroid tissue okay and iodine is in
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most salt we put it in all of our salt to make sure that we get enough uh iodine and we don't get goiters in
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this country and stuff but what we do get is hashimoto's from it so um
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so we've talked about that and and and and and this salt is related to that because salt
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iodine salt iodine but even those of you who are like okay i use himalayan salt instead if you
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use himalayan salt to a even a moderate degree then you are raising this il17 remember
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they did this study first on people who do not have hashimoto's
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and and and they showed that the actual inflammatory response that will damage the thyroid
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is raised in those people who don't even have it so if the person has like a silent hashimoto's
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in other words you have the propensity maybe your mom's got it your aunt's got it your sister's got it
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the chances of you getting it is pretty high um so but you don't have it yet and now you
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now you eat a lot a lot of high salt meals and this salt can't exacerbate it and then actually
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set off a response again and all the sudden blows up hashimoto's and somebody who actually didn't have it but it
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perpetuates hashimoto's now personal story uh as those of you
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i'm thinking most of you watching have seen me before and know that i have hashimoto's
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and and so um and a lot of other things celiac autoimmune gastritis cerebellar
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antibodies so uh so i mean i so i've had a lot of this
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stuff and it was had a lot of symptoms was in pretty bad shape about 20 years ago
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and so so i doing all of the things that i share with you i you know got to be pretty good shape
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and uh and and and i you know it's funny i i was exposed to this material about a
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year and a half ago but it was at a seminar that had like 1300 pages worth of notes
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given to you before the seminar i probably took 40 pages worth of notes and i i just went by this i did i kind
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of i kind of didn't get it did i in fact when i looked back at the notes
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i had forgotten that it was even in that seminar but then i took a subsequent seminar on hashimoto specifically
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and it was emphasized much more in this seminar and i'm like you know what i kind of eat a lot of salt
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i kind of eat like once or twice a day i eat a salty meal i stan and oh and the other the other
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part of that is yeah i was in pretty good shape except i could never get my blood pressure down literally
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almost never get my blood pressure down between below 140 over 100. i exercised i slept i
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you know i i i got rid of all my food sensitivities just all the things we talked about
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but my blood pressure was up and the seven day thing struck me here in this particular study because i
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started taking a thousand milligrams of salt with every salty meal that i did and literally within five days my blood
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pressure went down to normal actually it went down to 118 over 78 which was like not even
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it was not even real to me and i felt so much better and i feel so much better and it was like maybe the last piece to
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my puzzle hopefully and uh so that it was pretty dramatic so i didn't have to like
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and really have to like question that data much more after that particular uh
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uh episode and with myself so i think this is important i i now share it with all my hashimoto's
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patients when uh when we start you know it's like anything else the hashimoto's has
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39 different triggers autoimmunity just has a whole group of different things that you have to evaluate i have a
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i have a 51-page check sheet put together by one of the top people in the world who does this type of work
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and i and i and now i've assimilated i use it and this is one of those 51 things so
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you might do it and go oh you know it didn't make that much of their do it anyway because you may have other
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things that are covering up the fact that it that this could be a big issue this
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isn't so so across the board for hashimoto's patients you know sodium intake should be like
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you know you need some salt right so sodium intake should be very controlled you
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should not be doing high salt you should not be you know you know doing high salt stuff
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every time you do it you should take a thousand milligrams of potassium and just heads up
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i'm not that i don't i don't know if anybody makes thousand milligram tabs of potassium um they usually make
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them only in like 200 milligram tabs that i'm aware of so i'm like taking five of these twice a day right
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fortunately they're cheap so so but i go through them i mean i go through them but i can tell you what
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it's better to take and i wasn't taking blood pressure medication i was kind of edging my bets that
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somehow it was going to go down someday with all the things that i was doing so uh so from that perspective it was
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really really really really cheap to you know do the potassium as opposed to as opposed to ultimately
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for me it manifested as high blood pressure for a lot of you it's going to manifest
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as i'm getting heart palpitations i'm getting anxiety for no reason at all my thyroid is swelling and it's going that
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it could be one of the several triggers that is causing that you know so may for you it may not
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be blood pressure for you it may be just it may be more the hyperthyroid symptoms
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uh just a low level of anxiety a low level of fear low level of tension and inability to
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sleep properly so but i but but my it's a standard recommendation across
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the board now for me to my patients and i'm getting pretty much positive feedback across the
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board on on uh changes that have been occurring and people are following those directions so
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i that's a big one to me so and and and i thought it would be a good one to share

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I can't even begin to express my gratitude to Dr. Rutherford and Dr. Ketring at Power Health in Reno. I was referred by a friend, suffering from several autoimmune conditions and feeling absolutely terrible, difficulty walking, fatigue, joint pain, I could go on but I won't. Although skeptical I decided to given it a try since the only thing I had to lose was money - maybe I would actually feel better. At first it seemed overwhelming--Gluten free, dairy free, and elimination of foods that the labs showed I was "sensitive" to. IGG and IGA what the heck......then throw in a boat load of supplements. My skepticism rose even higher. However, 3 weeks into it all of a sudden I realized I was walking without knee pain, I had more energy than I had in 10 years. Was it possible......could changing my diet have such a profound effect? I was truly in disbelief and kept going. A few more weeks into it and yes....I truly feel fabulous. Both Dr. Rutherford and Dr. Ketring have taken the time to get to know me. Truly investigated what my issues are using lab work and in depth questions then designed a program to just resolve my issues. It is a work in progress and I am so grateful for all their help.

Saa'ra S.

I started working with Dr.Rutherford in 2021 after ten years of being sick. I had been dealing with Hashimotos and the effects from it since I was a teenager. By the time I found PowerHealth I was in very poor health at only 24 years old. I can honestly say that after completing my inital protocol with Dr. Rutherford and Ketring, it was the best I had felt since I was 14. They use an approach that is specific to the individual and not a one size fits all approach. Dr. Rutherford always answered all my questions. He always explained the reasons behind every step while also listening to and acknowledging my opinions on the my health. They also set me up with the knowlege and game plan to manage my health going forward. As someone who has seen dozens of doctors, both functional and not, I would 100% recommend Power Health. They approach health dealing with your body as a whole and treating the root cause rather than just symptoms. Everyone you work with is extremely knowledgeable and keeps up with new advances in medicine. Sabrina and everyone at the front desk are always very kind and helpful! If you have questions, communication is always fast! Power Health has helped me improve my health and consequently my quality of life day to day. I highly recommend to anyone struggling with their health! Thank you Power Health!

Response from the owner: Thank you for choosing Power Health for your health needs. We are delighted to hear that our functional medicine approach and Hashimoto's thyroiditis treatment have been beneficial for you.Our team at Power Health is dedicated to providing personalized and effective care to all our patients, addressing the root cause of health issues through functional medicine. As a result, we are thrilled to have helped you improve your health and quality of life.We are proud to be a provider of functional medicine, utilizing the latest advances in medical knowledge to offer tailored treatment plans specific to each individual's needs. Our team of experienced professionals, including Dr. Rutherford and Dr. Ketring, are committed to providing exceptional care to all our patients.Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Power Health, and for recommending us to others who may be struggling with their health. We look forward to continuing to support you in your health journey and providing the highest quality functional medicine care.

V M.

Terrific office, Everyone is always so polite and helpful and the Chiropractic is top notch . Highly recommend

Shilpa B.

Dr. Rutherford and the team at PowerHealth Reno are refreshing! First of all there is an end to the treatment, which is more than what can be said for a lot of medical treatment/services out there. And on top of that, the treatment from beginning to end is customized to you, focusing only on your the salient points, nothing unnecessary is sold or even suggested to you. I completely achieved my goal within three months, backed by blood results. The responsiveness, the follow through of the team is immaculate. If you are looking for a doctor you can trust, and a team you can work with, look no further. I refer Dr. Rutherford and the PowerHealth Team with my full support! Btw, if you are wondering why I am such a fan, it’s because I found him after hundreds of hours of independent research!

Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words. It has been a pleasure working with you and helping you achieve your health goals!

M G

Wanderful atmosphere! Caring Staff!

Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words. I will be sure to pass on to the staff as well.

Nancy V.

The front office was clean and inviting. Sabrina, the Chiropractic Tech, was pleasant and professional. The treatment areas are always clean and orderly....

William F.

I really appreciate the way that the Power Health team operates. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!!

Joe R.

Dr. Rutherford is an amazing doctor who is on the cutting edge of technology on thyroid, autoimmune, gut/brain access and many other chronic disease...

G M.

Love everything they have to offer! My husband went and when he got home said he can't remember the last time he felt so good!

Carol J.

I have been a client at Power Health for over 5 years. The staff is always prepared for my visits. Dr. K is well mannered and professional and warm. He...

D C.

Sabrina is the best and Dr Steve. Care is consistent and excellent. Great local small business.

Angela R.

The doctors are great here! Everyone is! They help you get to the root of your problem and then show you how to help your body heal.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words Angela. So glad you are on the path to better health!

Ashlund O.

Dr. Rutherford has given me my life back. Because of him and his team I am able to function as a normal human being in society free of pain and ailments. My quality of life has changed ten fold and I’m finally able to keep up with my children. The root cause of my conditions were immediately tackled and taken care of. I couldn’t be more grateful for the care I have received from Dr. Rutherford and the incredible customer service at Power Health.

Molly O.

Dr. Rutherford and everyone at Power Health are absolutely wonderful! When I started seeing Dr. Rutherford I had severe, crippling health anxiety due to...

Michelle

I had struggled for years with P.C.O.S symptoms before talking to Dr. Rutherford. One of my biggest issues with it was that I had to take hormone pills in order to start my period. I had gone 3+ years without having one on my own. My first week of the program, I started my period ON MY OWN!! I am forever grateful for Dr. Rutherford and the amount of time and effort that he puts into his individualized programs. I will never be able to thank you enough Dr. Rutherford.

Olive H.

I'm so grateful that I came across Dr. Rutherford. I was living with symptoms for a very long time, and kept getting dismissed by other doctors, and having them tell me my labs are all normal and its just me getting older (I'm 34 now but have been reaching out for help since my early 20's!). I was so exhausted and fed up and figured that this is just what it means to be living, and it's probably only gonna get worse. I was a bit hesitant to pay out of pocket, but had a hopeful feeling and went for it. I'm SO GLAD I did! I feel way better now than I did 6 months ago. It's insane! I'm not chronically exhausted, sleeping 12 hour nights and needing 3 hour naps during the day...not depressed, not insanely bloated and gassy and puffy and icky, no more heart palpitations, no more painful bm's, and no more memory lapses! My brain fog was sooo bad. the list really does go on, but ill just leave it here: if you suspect autoimmune issues and haven't gotten anywhere with conventional dr's... seriously at least meet with Dr. Rutherford for a consult. Yeah, you have to be willing to make serious lifestyle changes but it's very much worth it. My boyfriend calls him our hero, since my life is so much better now :) Thank you Dr. Rutherford!!

Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience with us Olive!

Joe Rapisarda M.

I believe he saved my life! I found Dr. Rutherford on using a YouTube search of my symptoms. I am glad I did. His approach to functional medicine was unlike anything I had seen before. He was able to find the cause and recommend a treatment for what I was dealing with when all other doctors I had seen were at a loss to even understand what was going on with me. I recommend Dr. Rutherford. He is the best!

Tracye G.

Dr Ketring is wonderful! Staff is great! I always feel better after my appointments and I always look forward to going back!

Nyvia P.

Although I do not live locally, I was able to consult with Dr Rutherford via Zoom. I came to Power Health because I had several health issues that I could not get answers for from my own doctors. Dr Rutherford was able to get to the bottom of each one and I am extremely grateful!

Paul J.

From the front office staff to the doctors I am treated with kindness and compassion. All are concerned with my health and wellbeing. A truly pleasant...

Daniel G.

Wonderful place! Dr Ketring is fabulous and all of the staff are so friendly and helpful!!!!

Zand P.

Very professional practice and always leave feeling better than I did prior. Highly recommend

Joy M.

Dr. Rutherford helped me figure out issues that I had been dealing with for over a decade. Before him, I was continually let down when I went to a doctor...

tall S.

Anybody says chiropractic is charlatans I say nay... I had lL5 S1.. Major Payne. No surgery because Mr Rutherford fixed me. Took a while well worth it. This was 30 years ago.Tim TuffordPS I first saw him when he was just starting out on Rock Street.