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Podcast: Thyroid Mystery Solved: Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism Revealed
Episode: 005 The Case of the Soul-Crushing Insomnia w/ Emily Fletcher
Description: The Case: Amanda is a 37 year old mom working part time. For 5 years she struggled with insomnia that kept her mind racing and her body tired. She tried sleep medications, antidepressants, and melatonin but they made her groggy. I tried addressing her adrenal issues with supplements, but the insomnia persisted. The Investigation There was no question that Amanda’s case was not your typical insomnia case. When we discussed her busy lifestyle, it became clear to me that stress was playing a role in her issue. We worked on  controlling her elevated cortisol levels (the str...