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Graves & TED Functional Master Guide
The Graves + TED Functional Master Guide
A functional medicine roadmap for Graves' disease and Thyroid Eye Disease
The strong, vibrant, magnetic woman you remember being? She's still in there, waiting for you to find and clear what's in the way.
Maybe it's the racing heart, the 3am wake-ups, and the bone-deep exhaustion that has you canceling plans before the day has even started. Maybe it's the hair in the drain or the eyes you don't recognize. And then there's the appointment where you heard "your labs look fine" and walked out with a prescription but no answers.
I've been there. After my Graves' diagnosis in 2022, and TED a few months later, I felt dismissed at almost every appointment. No two doctors ever agreed on anything. The information online was all over the place. And it felt like everyone wanted to push me toward surgery, as if remission just wasn't possible otherwise.
So I went looking for answers myself. Functional medicine testing uncovered gut infections, leaky gut, and blood sugar and hormone imbalances no one had checked. I addressed them with a targeted, natural protocol alongside my conventional care, and the transformation was undeniable. My doctors were shocked. I took my last dose of methimazole on January 1, 2024. (My experience isn't a guarantee, but it shows what's possible when you stop guessing.)
Graves' and TED don't come out of nowhere. Something is driving your immune system, and when you uncover it, you can start getting back to her.
This guide is everything I learned, in one place.
Inside the 11 chapters:
Possible root causes. Gut health, stress, infections, blood sugar, nutrient gaps, and toxins.
Your labs, explained. What "normal" misses and what optimal looks like.
Functional testing. The tests that can uncover your triggers.
Every treatment option. Antithyroid medication, block and replace, RAI, surgery, and TED therapies from Tepezza to what's next. Everything you need to work toward remission alongside your care team.
Nutrition and supplements. What helps, what to avoid, and why.
Want support finding your root causes?
The guide gives you the roadmap. If you'd rather walk it with someone, my 6-month Functional Thyroid Program includes functional testing, a protocol built from your results, and support from me and a functional pharmacist licensed in your state.
Elena Genik, PharmD, NBC-HWC. Pharmacist for 15+ years, functional health practitioner, living with Graves' and TED, and host of the free monthly Thyroid Love Club support group.
FAQ
Is this a digital download? Yes. You get instant access to the PDF.
I'm on methimazole or considering thyroidectomy/RAI. Is this still for me? Yes. Conventional treatments are explained alongside functional approaches, so you can make decisions with your care team from a place of knowledge.
Is this medical advice? No. It's educational and meant to be used alongside your healthcare provider.
Disclaimer: This guide is educational and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Always consult your healthcare provider before changing medications or starting supplements.
The Graves + TED Functional Master Guide
A functional medicine roadmap for Graves' disease and Thyroid Eye Disease
The strong, vibrant, magnetic woman you remember being? She's still in there, waiting for you to find and clear what's in the way.
Maybe it's the racing heart, the 3am wake-ups, and the bone-deep exhaustion that has you canceling plans before the day has even started. Maybe it's the hair in the drain or the eyes you don't recognize. And then there's the appointment where you heard "your labs look fine" and walked out with a prescription but no answers.
I've been there. After my Graves' diagnosis in 2022, and TED a few months later, I felt dismissed at almost every appointment. No two doctors ever agreed on anything. The information online was all over the place. And it felt like everyone wanted to push me toward surgery, as if remission just wasn't possible otherwise.
So I went looking for answers myself. Functional medicine testing uncovered gut infections, leaky gut, and blood sugar and hormone imbalances no one had checked. I addressed them with a targeted, natural protocol alongside my conventional care, and the transformation was undeniable. My doctors were shocked. I took my last dose of methimazole on January 1, 2024. (My experience isn't a guarantee, but it shows what's possible when you stop guessing.)
Graves' and TED don't come out of nowhere. Something is driving your immune system, and when you uncover it, you can start getting back to her.
This guide is everything I learned, in one place.
Inside the 11 chapters:
Possible root causes. Gut health, stress, infections, blood sugar, nutrient gaps, and toxins.
Your labs, explained. What "normal" misses and what optimal looks like.
Functional testing. The tests that can uncover your triggers.
Every treatment option. Antithyroid medication, block and replace, RAI, surgery, and TED therapies from Tepezza to what's next. Everything you need to work toward remission alongside your care team.
Nutrition and supplements. What helps, what to avoid, and why.
Want support finding your root causes?
The guide gives you the roadmap. If you'd rather walk it with someone, my 6-month Functional Thyroid Program includes functional testing, a protocol built from your results, and support from me and a functional pharmacist licensed in your state.
Elena Genik, PharmD, NBC-HWC. Pharmacist for 15+ years, functional health practitioner, living with Graves' and TED, and host of the free monthly Thyroid Love Club support group.
FAQ
Is this a digital download? Yes. You get instant access to the PDF.
I'm on methimazole or considering thyroidectomy/RAI. Is this still for me? Yes. Conventional treatments are explained alongside functional approaches, so you can make decisions with your care team from a place of knowledge.
Is this medical advice? No. It's educational and meant to be used alongside your healthcare provider.
Disclaimer: This guide is educational and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Always consult your healthcare provider before changing medications or starting supplements.