# How Toxins Cause Graves’ and Thyroid Disease—and How to Fix It | Dr. Eric Osansky Source: https://myersdetox.com/drericosansky/ Published: 2025-09-11 Summary: EP 609 How Toxins Cause Graves’ and Thyroid Disease—and How to Fix It | Dr. Eric Osansky Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Subscribe to the Myers Detox Podcast: Apple YouTube Spotify In this episode… Heavy metals, chemicals, and hidden halogens are disrupting thyroid function and fueling Graves’ … ### EP 609 # How Toxins Cause Graves’ and Thyroid Disease—and How to Fix It | Dr. Eric Osansky Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Listen to the episode: https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38168895/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/ffffff/time-start/00:00:00/hide-playlist/yes/download/yes/font-color/000000 ### Subscribe to the Myers Detox Podcast: - [ Apple ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myers-detox-podcast/id1021418457) - [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/@WendyMyers) - [ Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/5xBtNTcvQuy2fSdvKPie79) ## In this episode… 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. ### Key discussion points… - Personal journey with Graves’ disease - Hashimoto’s vs Graves’ vs hypothyroidism - Symptoms that signal thyroid dysfunction - How heavy metals disrupt thyroid function - How chemicals cause thyroid issues - Halogens and the link to iodine deficiency - Iodine supplementation controversy and protocols - Natural healing for Graves’ disease and foods to avoid - Herbs and supplements for hyperthyroidism - Hashimoto’s treatment and recommended testing - Thyroid glandulars and hormone replacement - Dr. Osansky’s books about thyroid [ Read the Transcript From This Episode ](https://myersdetox.com/transcript609/) ### 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 ![quizz](https://myersdetox.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/quizz-img.jpg) ## How Toxic Are You? [Free Quiz] ### Are heavy metals making you sick? Heavy metal toxicity is often behind digestive issues, systemic infections, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, autoimmune disease, and chronic health conditions. [ Take the FREE Quiz Now! ](https://heavymetalsquiz.com/) ## Watch this Episode on YouTube: ## 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. 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