THYROID HEALING MINDMAP

By Dr Eva Detko, PhD

INTRODUCTION

As you are undoubtedly aware, most cases of thyroid dysfunction are autoimmune in nature. What this means

is that even though your tests and your symptoms may be pointing out to the problem being at the level of the

thyroid, in reality the problem goes much further, i.e. it is a problem of a dysregulated immune function.

This is why in order to heal your thyroid, it is critical to look at the underlying causes and to treat the problem

as systemic, rather than an organ problem. In fact, those who stop at managing symptoms, e.g. taking a

hormone replacement drug but do not address the root causes will more often than not go on to develop

other autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, type 1 diabetes, etc.).

I am not saying that you should not take a thyroid hormone supplement. Sometimes that is appropriate, if not

essential. However, most people and doctors seem to think that the job is done at that point and this

approach tends to lead to problems further down the line.

So how to properly approach healing your thyroid? There is no denying that restoring your thyroid function is

often complex. There is a number of potential root causes to consider and unfortunately often people go down

one rabbit hole and get a bit lost. If that is you, the mindmap I have created will hopefully help you get back on

the right track. The mindmap focuses on epigenetic factors (rather than genetics) because these are the factors

you can control and collectively they exert far more influence on your thyroid health than genetics.

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One huge potential root cause that people notoriously underplay and underestimate is the impact of

emotional toxicity on your thyroid function. Since I am one of only few people in the health space that talks in

detail about emotional toxicity, most people still do not know what it means exactly. This is why I have

included symptoms of emotional toxicity as part of this resource. Much of emotional toxicity results from early

traumatic experiences but there are other factors such as limiting beliefs (social engineering), internal

conflicts, personality traits, toxic relationships, and everyday stress.

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Put it simply, emotional toxicity is one of the main

contributing factors to sympathetic dominance (constantly

activating the fight-flight-freeze-appease response) and

a chronically stressed body CANNOT and WILL NOT heal.

In order to heal, you must activate the parasympathetic

nervous system, which is rest-digest-heal response. This

diagram illustrates well the very tight relationship that exists

between your nervous, endocrine (hormonal), and immune

system. This is why it is vital to reduce to minimum not only

physical and chemical, but also emotional stressors.

THYROID HEALING MINDMAP

IDENTIFYING / DEALING WITH ROOT CAUSES

OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION

MORE ADVANCED IMMUNOMODULATION &

TISSUE REPAIR PHASE MAINTENANCE

Dysbiosis & leaky

gut

Nutrient deficiencies (vitamins/minerals/amino acids)

Chronic infections (bacteria, parasites, viruses,

SIBO, SIFO, protozoa)

Hormonal

imbalances

Environmental toxicity(heavy metals, pesticides, etc)

Mold exposure (toxic mold syndrome)

Allergies /

sensitivities

Emotional toxicity

Electromagnetic

radiation (EMFs)

Some strategies to

help you heal:

AIP dietary protocol /

test for sensitivities

Supplement to correct

nutritional deficiencies

Cellular & oral detox (must clear detox pathways first)

Emotional detox (calming the HPA axis)

Bioresonance for diagnostics & addressing

infections, toxicity & imbalances

Physical activity /

movement

Home detox / EMF

detox / clean skincare

Optimizing sleep /

circadian rhythms

Fasting (e.g. intermittent,

24-hour, or longer)

For tissue repair

consider:

For immune modulation

consider:

Amino acid

supplementation

Herbs to regenerate

the liver (bitters)

Probiotics, prebiotics, (fermented foods)

Supplementation (vit

D, A, E, K, omega 3 FA)

Infrared therapy

Bioidentical

hormones

CBD oil, essential oils,

herbs, flower essences

Movement (yoga, qi gong,

tai chi, walking)

Psychoneuro-

immunology

Fatty acids to restore

the nervous system

Colostrum to restore

the gut

Stem cell therapy

SENSORIgenomics(brain health restoration)

Collagen (+vit C) for

connective tissue

Low level laser

therapy

Anti-inflammatory

diet & supplements

Active relaxation (e.g. meditation, breathwork)

Anti-inflammatory

diet

Physical activity /

movement

Good sleep

hygiene

Periodic detox /

fasting

Body work (e.g. chiropractic)

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SYMPTOMS OF EMOTIONAL TOXICITY

• poor self-worth / poor self-esteem

• negative self-talk

• not feeling deserving

• guilt

• shame

• feeling anxious or worried

• fears (e.g. fear of rejection/ criticism, fear of failure,

fear of losing control, fear of death/illness, etc.

• feeling defensive

• feeling jealous / envious

• feeling angry or frustrated

• over-analyzing or over-thinking

• feeling overwhelmed

• feeling negative

• not being able to think clearly

• ruminating thoughts

• feeling conflicted

• being critical of others

• feeling irritable

• feeling depressed

• feeling apathetic

• feeling victimized

• feeling unsure of yourself and/or questioning your

decisions

• feeling alienated

• being in a toxic relationship

• being a doormat

• mental rehearsals

• feeling sad (or experiencing any other negative

emotions on a regular basis)

• anything that stops your mind from being silent and

stops you from experiencing inner peace

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I do hope that you find this resource useful. Remember that YOU CAN HEAL. It may feel sometimes like you are

fighting a losing battle but it just means you have not yet uncovered all the pieces of your puzzle. When you

have done, it all comes together and you can enjoy vibrant health. I have done it and many others have done it

as well, so there is no reason why it is not possible for you. Just remember to go after those root causes

because that is where the key to your success is.

If you decide that you want to address your emotional toxicity, feel free to contact me to see how I can

help you. I can offer a free 15-minute consultation to establish if we are the right fit for each other

(info@dr-eva.com).

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A BIT ABOUT ME

I have studied natural medicine and the human mind for over 20 years. As it is often the case, it

was my own health struggles that put me on this path. I successfully recovered from chronic

fatigue and reversed Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and now I am very passionate about helping

others achieve optimal level of health. I have extensive knowledge and experience in the field

of human physiology, biochemistry and nutritional sciences. I am currently completing my

second doctorate degree in Holistic Medicine. I also use a wide range of mind-transforming

tools and modalities, including: Havening Techniques®, BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®,

psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, NLP, CBT, Mindfulness, and applied psychoneuroimmunology.

I run retreats for people with autoimmunity focused on helping them uncover the missing

pieces of their puzzle and put it altogether.