How Toxins Cause Graves' and Thyroid Disease—and How to Fix It | Dr. Eric Osansky

Heavy metals, chemicals, and hidden halogens are disrupting thyroid function and fueling Graves’ and Hashimoto’s. Millions struggle with weight gain, anxiety, fatigue, or unexplained symptoms, yet doctors often run only basic tests that miss the bigger picture.

Dr. Eric Osansky joins me to unpack how toxins affect thyroid hormones, why most thyroid disease is autoimmune in nature, and the natural approaches that can support healing.

In this episode, you’ll hear why heavy metals and flame retardants are so destructive, the overlooked role of fluoride and other halogens in blocking iodine, and essential tests and nutrients every thyroid patient needs to know about.

Dr. Osansky shares his personal experience reversing Graves’ without surgery or radioactive iodine, and what he now teaches patients looking for real solutions beyond medication alone.

This conversation could answer your questions about thyroid dysfunction, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s, or persistent hypothyroid symptoms.

"Mercury is toxic to the thyroid. It can disrupt the thyroid gland, causing hypothyroidism. But then also a lot of people don't realize that it can affect the gut microbiome." ~ Dr. Eric Osansky

In This Episode
00:00 - Introduction
04:22 - Personal journey with Graves' disease
06:03 - Hashimoto's vs Graves' vs hypothyroidism
11:20 - Symptoms that signal thyroid dysfunction
15:40 - How heavy metals disrupt thyroid function
22:20 - How chemicals cause thyroid issues
27:57 - Halogens and the link to iodine deficiency
31:48 - Iodine supplementation controversy and protocols
40:08 - Natural healing for Graves' disease and foods to avoid
46:00 - Herbs and supplements for hyperthyroidism
49:26 - Hashimoto's treatment and recommended testing
55:44 - Thyroid glandulars and hormone replacement
1:01:03 - Dr. Osansky's books about thyroid

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About Dr. Eric Osansky:
Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner specializing in thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions. After personally overcoming Graves' disease through natural approaches in 2009, he avoided the recommended thyroid removal surgery and radioactive iodine treatment. This transformative experience led him to dedicate his practice to helping others restore thyroid health naturally. He has authored three books on thyroid healing and hosts the Save My Thyroid Podcast. Learn more at https://savemythyroid.com

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