High TSH Explained: The Root Causes of Hypothyroidism

Have you been told you have high TSH or hypothyroidism and that medication is your only option? In this video, I explain why TSH is not the problem. It's a signal. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms with medication, it's important to identify why your thyroid is struggling in the first place. I walk through the 6 most common root causes of elevated TSH, including nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, poor sleep, gut dysfunction, blood sugar imbalances, and environmental toxins. Once you understand what's driving your thyroid dysfunction, you can begin supporting your body naturally and address the underlying imbalance. If you've been dealing with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, cold hands and feet, hair loss, or elevated cholesterol, this episode will help you better understand what's happening beneath the surface. Timestamps 00:00 Why high TSH is only a symptom 00:48 Why thyroid medication doesn't address the root cause 01:16 Root Cause #1: Nutrient deficiencies (iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, copper & tyrosine) 02:21 Symptoms of low thyroid you shouldn't ignore 02:42 Root Cause #2: Chronic stress and elevated cortisol 03:53 Root Cause #3: Poor circadian rhythm and sleep disruption 05:55 Root Cause #4: Hashimoto's, autoimmunity, and gut health 07:52 Root Cause #5: Blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance 08:52 Root Cause #6: Environmental toxins affecting the thyroid 10:49 The best lab tests to uncover the real cause of high TSH 12:00 Final thoughts Resources & Products Mentioned ✅ Big 5 Lab Bundle: https://stephencabral.com/big5 ✅ Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test: https://stephencabral.com/candida-test ✅ Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test: https://stephencabral.com/hormones-test ✅ The Rain Barrel Effect (Book): https://stephencabral.com/freebook ✅ Find a Biological Dentist (IAOMT): https://www.iaomt.org Related Videos 1️⃣ How Cortisol Impacts Your Thyroid: https://StephenCabral.com/2140 2️⃣ Hashimoto's Root Causes Explained:    • Root Causes for Auto-Immune Diseases (Hash...   3️⃣ The 30-10-3 Rule for Balanced Blood Sugar:    • Use This Simple Rule To Create The Perfect...   4️⃣ Signs You're Deficient in Key Minerals:    • The 5 Physical Signs of Nutrient Deficienc...   If you found this video helpful, be sure to subscribe to the channel for weekly health, wellness, and functional medicine education. My goal is to help you uncover the root causes of your health concerns and provide practical solutions you can use right away. 🔗 Website: https://stephencabral.com 🔗 Podcast: https://stephencabral.com/podcast 🔗 Instagram:   / stephencabral   ******** NEW HERE? Hi, I’m Stephen Cabral, Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and Integrative Health Practitioner. For years, I struggled with trying to figure out how to overcome multiple life-altering illnesses, such as autoimmune, Addison's, type 2 diabetes, digestive issues, allergies, insomnia, and debilitating fatigue. Then I discovered a mentor who taught me how to integrate multiple health practices into a single approach. From there, I tested these theories by traveling all around the world and discovering how to finally help people rebalance their bodies and live the life they always wanted. I’m happy to say that after being shown the way and now creating my own proven protocols by combining the best of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with state-of-the-art Functional Medicine, my team and I have completed over 250,000 appointments, helping people just like you and me. If you’re interested in getting well, losing weight, or living longer and stronger, I look forward to helping you to accomplish those goals. Be well, and please always reach out if you have any questions or if my team and I can be of service! Stephen Cabral Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy