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Deb (00:03.606)Within the next seven months, up to 1.5 million Americans could lose access to a medication that they’ve relied on for decades. Not because it’s dangerous, but because a pharmaceutical giant may have lobbied the FDA to eliminate their competition. And if you’re one of them, your doctor may already have told you about this issue and stopped prescribing it.This isn’t a conspiracy theory. This is documented in federal court filings. This is happening right now. And the company that stands to profit, well, they’re the same ones manufacturing the only product that might survive.Today on Let’s Talk Wellness Now, we’re exposing the desiccated thyroid extract crisis, the corporate manipulation behind it, and what you need to do right now to protect your health. Stay with me because I’m about to share what could save your access to the medication keeping you alive.Welcome back to Let’s Talk Wellness Now, the show where we uncover the root causes of chronic illness, expose regulatory capture in healthcare, and empower you with the tools to advocate for yourself. I’m Dr. Deb, naturopathic doctor, your medical detective, and today we’re diving into one of the most consequential and corrupt healthcare decisions affecting patients right now. If you or someone you love takes Armour thyroid, NP thyroid, or any desiccated thyroid extract,for hypothyroidism or if you’ve struggled to find a thyroid medication that actually works for your body, this episode is absolutely critical. And if you have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or corn allergies, what I’m about to reveal will make your blood boil. Now grab your cup of coffee, don’t forget your notebook and settle in because what’s happening to this medication right now is a masterclass in how pharmaceutical companies use regular Deb (02:06.544)agencies to eliminate competition, control markets, and price gouge patients. And I have all the receipts. Deb (02:20.982)Let me start with what might surprise you. Desiccated thyroid extract, or DTE as we call it, is actually one of the most oldest thyroid medications in the world. And I mean old. From the 1890s through 1970, this was the standard treatment for hypothyroidism.Now let’s really dive into that. From the 1890s to the 1970s, this was standard hypothyroidism treatment.In 1965 alone, and this is documented in peer-reviewed literature published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, approximately four out of every five prescriptions for thyroid hormone in the United States were of natural desiccated thyroid preparations.The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism is a very high-end journal. Now think about that. This wasn’t some fringe therapy. This was mainstream medicine. Armour Thyroid, the most recognizable brand name, has been manufactured since the early 1900s, well over a century ago.and this is cited again in NIH bookshelf. When the FDA was officially established in 1938, Arbor thyroid was already on the market. And this is important and I want you to understand why. Under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, any drug that was already being marketed before 1938 was automatically grandfathered into the system. That means it didn’t have to Deb (04:08.112)go through the formal FDA approval process. And this again is cited under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, grandfathered drugs and exemptions. And this is crucial to understanding what happens next. By the 1970s, synthetic levothyroxine, brand name Synthroid and generics became the preferred treatment. Hmm, wonder why?It was easier to standardize, came into consistent doses, and worked well for most patients, and could be mass manufactured. By the 1980s, levothyroxine had largely replaced desiccated thyroid in clinical practice, according to the American Thyroid Association 2014 guidelines for the treatment of hypothyroidism. But here’s what matters. Some patients…a very significant minority of them, never felt right on levothyroxine alone. Despite their lab work looking normal, they still had fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, cold intolerance, and depression.These patients often found relief when they switched back to their desiccated thyroid, which contains both T4 and T3 hormones, the way human thyroid naturally produces them. And this is not anecdotal. This is documented in randomized double-blind crossover studies published in Endocrine Practice.For decades, that was fine. Their doctors prescribed it, insurance sometimes covered it, patients were getting better, and the system worked really well. Until August 6th of 2025, just a short time ago, everything changed. On that date, the FDA sent letters to manufacturers, importers, and distributors of desiccated thyroid extract products stating that these medications would need an approval. Deb (06:04.654)a biologics licensed application, a BLA, to remain legally on the market. And this is cited in the FDA’s official statement, FDA’s actions to address unapproved thyroid medications. understand it says unapproved thyroid medications. However, desiccated thyroid, specifically Armour, has been approved since 1938. And this was dated August 6th through 7th, 2025.This wasn’t a guideline. This wasn’t a suggestion. It was an endorsement of action. And the timeline they gave them? Well, just 12 months to transition patients to another medication before enforcement action could begin.This was also cited by an FDA notice to the industry, animal derived thyroid products notice to industry, August 6th, 2025. Now do the math, that means August 2026, seven months from now, 1.5 million Americans currently taking this medication. And this number comes from the FDA official statement, citing that it’s an estimation of 1.5 million patients receiving prescriptions for these medications.could potentially lose their thyroid access. Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The FDA didn’t wake up in August of 2025 and decide to regulate desiccated thyroid after a century. This decision has a much longer backstory. And understanding that backstory is critical to understanding what’s really happening in this industry.The shift started in 2022. Back in September of 2022, over three years ago, an FDA branch chief sent a letter to the National Associations of Boards of Pharmacy noting that the agency had decided to designate DTE as a biological product, which would affect its eligibility for compounding. Deb (08:13.972)This also is cited in an FDA letter to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy September 2022.Then two months later, in November of 2022, the FDA’s Office of Compounding Quality and Compliance sent a softer letter acknowledging that many Americans take medication to treat hypothyroidism and some choose to take DTE products. The letter stated that the FDA would focus enforcement on cases that pose the greatest public health risks, such as serious adverse offense or serious product quality or adulteration.also is cited by an FDA letter from Francis G. Bromel, the director, Office of Compounding Quality and Compliance, November of 2022. Now, let me just think about this for a second. If this drug has been on the market since the 1800s, been FDA approved since 1938, would we not have seen a health crisis long before 2022?I honestly don’t know of any other drug that’s been around this long that’s used by this many people. Now granted, I haven’t done the research on it either, which I can do for you guys, but I’m just thinking if a drug is on the market today and it causes harm, it doesn’t make it three years, five years before you see lawsuits everywhere. Why are there no lawsuits on this drug? Why are there no major reactions that people are seen having?Hmm, just thought. But here’s the pattern. The FDA was already laying the groundwork back in 2022, testing the waters, signaling where this was headed. The August 2025 action. Then this came down. Deb (10:09.806)August 6, 2025, the FDA announced its position publicly and sent formal letters to all DTE manufacturers, importers, and distributors. This was cited by the FDA Enforcement Action August 6, 2025, letters to manufacturers, importers, distributions of DTE products. The agency stated several concerns. First, DTE products have experienced quality and dosing issues.The FDA cited, and I’m quoting directly from their statement, over 500 adverse events reported associated with DTE products from 1968 to 2025. From 1968 to 2025, we had 500 adverse reactions? What is that math equate to?A couple a year? Come on guys, this is insane! With a substantial increase, you, between 2019 and 2020 that the agency suggested was related to voluntary recalls of sub-potent or super-potent products.This was cited in the FDA statement, over 500 adverse events reported associated with ADT products from 1968 through 2025.Second, the agency expressed concern about batch inconsistency. According to the FDA’s official statements, tablets made from the same manufacturing batches may not always provide the same thyroid hormone levels. Okay, this was cited in the FDA statement, tablets made from the same manufacturing batches may not always provide the same thyroid hormone levels. Thirdly, and I want to actually let’s back up. I want you to remember I said that Deb (12:11.216)because further down in this podcast, we’re going to talk about this. This is an important point to remember. Thirdly, the agency raised concerns about potential impurities from animal source material, including potential for viral contamination due to the animal source and supraphysiological levels of T3.the FDA statement on impurities, viral contamination and super physiological T3 levels. Now I will tell you, I’ve been prescribing armarithograde for 20 years. I’ve rarely seen a super physiological dose given of T3 in lab results, unless the patient takes their medication like four or five hours before you do the blood test, then you’ll see a false rise because you’re actually seeing the medication. You’re not seeing people walking aroundsuperphysiological T3 levels. Nobody would like that feeling. So anyway, I digress. Now let me pause here because this is where I need to give you some context that the FDA hasn’t quite emphasized yet. Of course, we have another connection and it is the China connection.So the FDA’s concerns about contaminated drugs and quality issues don’t exist in a vacuum. In 2024, the U.S. over 828,000 metric tons of pharmaceuticals, seven times the level from 2000. And here’s the kicker. China and India supply the majority of active pharmaceutical ingredients. APIs for U.S. generics accounting for 70 to 80 % of the total genericdrug supply. According to Reuters industry report in 2024, they state that China supplies 82 % of the APIs for critical drugs. Deb (14:08.204)Got to question that, right? Why are we giving all of our drug formulas to China and allowing them to import them into our country? In fact, roughly 20 % of the critical drugs have APIs exclusively sourced from China. And China controls 80 to 90 % of the global production for antibiotics and other key compounds. This was also cited by Reuters industry data thatcontrols 80 to 90 percent of the global production for antibiotics and other key compounds. Now just think about this. They control 80 to 90 percent of our medication. They control 20 percent of our critical drugs and we just put what kind of tariff on them? Hmm.In 2025 alone, the FDA issued multiple warning letters to foreign manufacturers for contamination issues and failure to follow good manufacturing practices. This is also cited by the FDA warning letters 2024 through 2025 and multiple citations to foreign manufacturing facilities. This is a systematic problem affecting the entire US drug supply, not just desiccated thyroid.So when the FDA suddenly became concerned about DTE quality and contamination, part of that concern was legitimate. But this is crucial. The same inconsistencies and contamination issues exist across the entire generic drug supply. And the FDA has not taken the same enforcement action against them. Let that sink in.They have not taken the same enforcement action against the other drug companies. So what’s behind all of this? Where is this all coming from? Hmm. Let’s address something directly, because you deserve to know it. And I’m going to cite my sources precisely so that when the medical boards have something to say about this, and they might, I have a documentation for every single word that I am about to speak. Deb (16:24.878)According to the court documents filed in October 2025, in the case ofa urine, a urine. I’m going to say that wrong. Pharmaceuticals versus Dr. George Tidmarsh from ABBV, the multinational pharmaceutical company that manufactures armor thyroid, reportedly petitioned the FDA in 2024, asking the agency to reclassify DTE as a biologic and to prohibit other manufacturers from selling unlicensed DTE products unless they havehad an investigational new drug application, we call this an IND, and a clinical development program aimed at eventual approval. This is cited in the court filing a Urena pharmaceuticals lawsuit versus Dr. George Tidmarsh, October 2025, reported by Fierce Pharma. Now let me explain why this matters and why this is one of the most brazen examples of regulatory capture I’ve ever seen in my career.AbbeVee is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. In 2024, they reported over $54 billion in revenue. Drop the mic on that one.They have the resources, the regulatory expertise, the legal teams, and the financial capacity to navigate a biologics license application process that costs between $500 million and $1 billion. Let that sink in. Deb (18:07.882)A drug that’s been on the market since the 1800s that was grandfathered in 1938 that’s making plenty of money right now. They’re going to spend 500 million to $1 billion to get a biologics license application. Why would they do that? Well, we’re about to find out. Most otherDTE manufacturers, smaller companies like Acela Pharmaceuticals, which makes NP-thyroid, and RLC Labs, which made WP-thyroid, do not have those same resources. And this is cited in Pharma Voice in 2025. Why a treatment older than the FDA is getting new regulatory scrutiny. So when you petition the FDA to reclassify a drug in a way that requires this type of expensivetime-consuming biological approval, you’re not just asking for safety. You’re asking to eliminate your competitors from the marketplace. Now, I want to be very precise here. These allegations are documented in federal court filings, and it hasn’t been approved in court. It’s also been reported by multiple industry sources, including Fierce Pharma. But I’m telling you,what has been reported in legal proceedings, not stating it as an absolute fact because you deserve to know the difference and because I have to protect my license. Now, what do we know for certain?AbbeVee is working on a biologics license application for Armour thyroid through clinical trials called Avantia. This is cited by the AbbeVee corporate statement 2025 Avantia clinical trial for Armour thyroid. A cell of pharmaceuticals has been pursuing BLA approval for NP thyroid for seven years since 2017 and it completed its phase two trials successfully in 2025. They’re now moving Deb (20:15.448)into Phase 3 trials. This is also cited by the Acela Pharmaceuticals CEO statement 2025 seven-year pursuit for BLA approval completed Phase 2 trials moving to Phase 3.RLC Labs, which manufactured WP thyroid, has made no public announcement about pursuing BLA approval and really probably don’t have a plan to do this since they’ve been off the market for some time now. About five years, I think maybe a little longer. Here’s the market manipulation.If only ABBV is successful and obtains a BLA approval for Armour thyroid, that company would effectively have a monopoly on the DDT market. And in pharmaceutical markets, monopolies historically lead to price increases.We’ve seen this pattern over and over again when turning pharmaceuticals acquired Daraprim and raised their price from $13.50 to $750 per tablet overnight. When Myelin raised EpiPen increased prices by 400 % when insulin manufacturers colluded to raise prices in lockstep. This is the playbook.use regulatory barriers to eliminate your competition and then exploit pricing power. For a drug that’s been on the market since the 1800s, guess corporate greed is everywhere. They’re not making enough money on this product already and they’re taking advantage of the rules that they can manipulate their competition by. And here’s what really makes me furious. The American Thyroid Association, the professional organization Deb (22:06.672)representing endocrinologists sent letters to the FDA commissioner on October 8th of 2025 and September 18th of 2025.advocating for continued patient access to DTEs. This is cited in the American Thyroid Association statement and letter to the FDA commissioner dated October 8th, 2025 and September 18th, 2025. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists issued a statement on September 9th of 2025 supporting equitable access and personalized medicine for DTE. This was also cited in the American AssociationAssociation of Clinical Endocrinologists, AACE, statement dated September 9th, 2025. Even the medical establishment, which has historically favored levothyroxine, is saying, wait, this is going too far. Patients need access to this medication. But the FDA is moving forward anyway. Why? Well, where does it always lead us? Follow the money trail.Okay, so I need to explain what a biologics license application actually is because this is where the rubber meets the road for what’s going to happen to pricing and availability. What is a BLA?A BLA is a biologics license application. It’s a formal request submitted to the FDA to market a biologic product in the United States. A biologic is defined under the Public Health Service Act section 351 as a product derived from or made using living material, in this case, animal thyroid glands. And this is cited in the FDA definition for biologic products. So they’re putting armor thyroid right Deb (23:57.377)right up with stem cells and exosomes. Think about that. Stem cells and exosomes cost thousands of dollars per application because of how they have to be harvested, stored, freezed, all of that. But we’re talking about a thyroid gland. Good Lord, people.Unlike regular drug applications for synthetic medications which follow a simpler pathway, the BLA process is designed for complex biological products like monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and gene therapy products. It’s a much more expensive, much more time-consuming process. The BLA processis what manufacturers have to do. And we’re going to talk about that. So according to Reprocell and Forge Biologics analysis of the FDA’s BLA process, here’s what companies need to submit. First, they need to complete a clinical trial data, phase one, two, and three trials, proving safety and efficacy for desiccated thyroid. Haven’t we done that since it’s been on the market since the 1800s? Just saying.This means they have to conduct large randomized controlled trials comparing it to levothyroxine, measuring safety outcomes, efficacy outcomes, and quality of life metrics. Second,Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls, CMC’s data. Detailed information about how the product is manufactured, quality control measures, stability testing and specifications that must be met for every batch. Third, preclinical and animal safety data. Fourth, labeling and product information. Now, I think we have labeling and product information. Deb (25:53.717)since the 1800s? But just saying. Fifth, they need Pharma Covigilance Plan, a detailed plan for monitoring safety after the product is on the market. Haven’t they had to do that since the 1800s? And they have to have a timeline. And this is the critical part. The FDA’s standard review time for a BLA is 10 months.That’s after the application is deemed complete and accepted for filing. So this is cited by the FDA standard review timeline, BLA submission, and FDA review.Now, before you even get to filing, you need to conduct the clinical trials and compile all the data that’s typically several years of work. How are you going to prove safety and effectiveness in a large clinical trial long term? What do they consider? What do they deem long term? Three months, six months, a year, two years. These companies had 10 months.Well, maybe 12. They did it a year in advance. But unless you knew this was coming, how are you going to put together a trial, enroll the people, have all the trial components set up and ready to go in less than 12 months unless you knew it was coming beforehand? Even ifhad started all their clinical trials in 2024, completing them, compiling the data, and getting a complete application ready for submission, this would likely take you through mid-2026, then add another 10 months for FDA review. We’re looking at 2027 at the earliest for most of these companies to receive a BLA application. Deb (27:54.319)But the FDA gave the manufacturers until August of 2026. That’s approximately 19 months from when the August 2025 letters were sent. Most companies cannot reasonably complete the BLA approval in that timeframe. And when I’m talking about the 19 months, I’m talking about the information they would have had earlier. Now the cost.This gets me even more frustrated. Why are we spending this kind of money? The BLL process is extraordinarily expensive. The current FDA user fee for a BLA submission is approximately $483,560 just for the filing fee. And this is cited at the FDA user fees prescription drug user fee rates for 2025.The full cost of conducting clinical trials, CMC studies, and all the supporting documentation typically ranges from $500 million to over $1 billion, depending on the scope of the trials and the complexity. And this is cited in JAMA’s network, Open2023. A cell of pharmaceuticals has been pursuing the BLA approval since 2017. That’s eight years. And it’s just now.moving into phase three trials with a planned enrollment of approximately 300 patients. This is cited by the Acela Pharmacies CEO statement of 2025. Now that’s unusual. That’s typical for this process. This is not unusual. This is typical for this process to take seven, 10 years to get approval for this. So if Abby’s the one that requested this,Abby V. And Acela started this in 2017. Was Abby V threatened by Acela that Acela might get this approval and it would be quietly done without anybody seeing it? And maybe Abby V would be left out of the market after a century? Who knows? It’s possible. Deb (30:13.112)But for smaller manufacturers without billions in revenue, this cost is completely prohibitive. And this is why this matters. When you push an old established medication through an extraordinary, expensive approval process with a compromised timeline, one of three things happen. First, only the largest companies can afford it, creating a monopoly. And when that happens, the company that holds the only approved product can set pricing withminimal competitive pressures. Two, smaller manufacturers can’t afford it and their products disappear and the market shrinks and access decreases. Three, we see a combination of both and who pays the price? Literally, patients do. Now here’s whereThere’s something I want you to really think about because this is where the regulatory argument falls apart when you look at it carefully. The FDA’s concern about DTE is that, and I’m quoting their official statement, tablets from the same manufacturing batches may not always provide the same thyroid hormone levels. This is from their FDA statement.And that’s a legitimate quality concern, right? It is. Thyroid medications have a narrow therapeutic window like any other hormone, meaning the difference between an effective dose and the dose that causes problems can be quite small. But here’s what the FDA doesn’t emphasize. Generic drugs have the exact same dosing inconsistency issue, and it’s considered acceptable and has been since we allowed generics on the market.So how does a generic drug dose work anyway? Well, for generic drugs to be approved as bioequivalent to a brand name medication, the FDA requires that the generic drugs bioavailability fall within 80 to 125 % of the brand name product. Isn’t that a dose inconsistency? Deb (32:22.894)from the brand name medication? 800 or sorry, 80 to 125%. According to the pharmacy times analysis of the FDA’s bioequivalent standards, the 80 to 125 % bioequivalence rule means that a generic drug can have 20 to 45 % variability compared to the original brand product.Now, most generics are much closer than that. The FDA study data shows that the mean difference for an AUC value between generic and reference products is about three and a half percent in the two year post-Waxman hatch period, and 80 % of the generics fall within a five percent range. But the FDA’s regulations allow for that much higher variability. And this is cited in an FDA study data mean difference for AUC.Now, let me put this in plain language. A patient could take a generic levothyroxine tablet where one batch provides, say, 75 micrograms of an active thyroid hormone. And the next batch from a different manufacturer, a different generic manufacturer, could provide up to 93.75 micrograms, 125 % of that 75. That’s an 18 microgram difference.in the same prescribed dose. Now, this is considered acceptable and patients tolerate it and this system works.Yet the FDA’s argument against DTE is that batch-to-batch inconsistency is unacceptable and requires this expensive biologic approval? That’s a double standard. So why is batch inconsistency acceptable for generic levothyroxine, but supposedly unacceptable for desiccated thyroid? I’ll give you the regulatory answer. Deb (34:29.366)because DDT is a biological product derived from an animal tissue and the FDA considers biological products to require more rigorous control. That’s the regulatory answer, but I’ll give you the real answer.because there’s no billion dollar pharmaceutical company with a patent pending on generic levothyroxine who petitioned the FDA to regulate their competitors more strictly. The inconsistency argument is legitimate, but it’s selectively applied. And that matters when you’re trying to understand whether this is really about patient safety or whether it’s about market control.Now I want to talk about something that hasn’t gotten nearly enough attention in this discussion and it’s something that makes me absolutely furious. What is Armour Thyroid? According to the official prescribing information published by AbbeV and available through rxabbev.com and the FDA’s daily med database, Armour Thyroid contains the following inactive ingredients. Calcium steroid,dextrose derived from corn, mycocrystalline cellulose,sodium starch glycolate and a opadri white coating. Now let’s talk about dextrose. Dextrose is a sugar derived from corn and while manufacturers claim that the corn derived dextrose in armor thyroid is gluten free, here’s the problem. Cross contamination during corn processing can introduce gluten proteins especially if the corn is processed in facilities that also handle Deb (36:18.808)wheat, barley, or rye. Corn sensitivity is extremely common in patients with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and studies show that up to 50 % of the celiac patients react to corn proteins due to molecular mimicry, and the corn proteins look similar enough to gluten that the immune system attacks them. And this is cited by RestartMD.com.And here’s what’s documented in peer-reviewed medical literature in a 2023 case report published in Case Reports in Endocrinology. These researchers documented five patients with gluten intolerance or celiac who were taking natural desiccated thyroid. Three of those patients also reported lactose intolerance. Now these patients had to switch from DTE to liquid levothyroxine formulations to avoid the inactiveSo here’s my question. If AbbeV becomes the only manufacturer with an approved DTE product and their formulations contain corn-derived dextrose that triggers reactions in celiac patients, what are those patients supposed to do? They can’t take armor because of the corn. They can’t take compounded DTE because the FDA is banning compounding of these biologics. They can’t take NPKsor WP thyroid because those companies may not survive the BLA process. So they’re left with a synthetic version of levothyroxine which may not work for them.Now the NP thyroid and WP thyroid difference. Now here’s what’s interesting according to drugs.com comparison of inactive ingredients and P thyroid and P thyroid has calcium steroid dextrose also derived from corn, mineral oil, multi-crystalline cellulose. Deb (38:19.31)cross carmelicin sodium and a opadri to white. So NP thyroid also has corn-derived dextrose. WP thyroid on the other hand was specifically formulated to be hypoallergenic according to ROC labs, but it’s no longer available and its ingredients were inulin from chicory root and medium chain triglycerides. No corn, no gluten, no common allergies. So todayWe do not have a glandular thyroid, a DTE, that is not potentially contaminated with gluten. Yet, patients with autoimmune thyroid disease are supposed to avoid gluten.Now, some of these people can handle a DTE and many cannot, so that argument could be a mute point. But at the end of the day, the one product that we had that was designated for patients with multiple chemical sensitivities, celiac disease and coron allergies, has been off the market for a long time already.We have a monopoly problem. So if ABBV becomes the only approved manufacturer, patients with these celiac diseases and corn allergies will either be forced to take a medicine that makes them sick and triggers their immune reaction or switch to a synthetic that doesn’t adequately treat their hypothyroidism or choose to go without treatment. This is not hypothetical. This is real patients with real medical needs who are about to lose accessto the only formulation that works for their body. And the FDA’s response is silence. Deb (40:07.69)Now I want to highlight something that hasn’t gotten nearly enough attention in this discussion. Compounding pharmacies. What is a compounding pharmacy? Compounded medications are custom made by licensed pharmacists to meet a patient’s specific needs. Maybe you need a different strength that was commercially available, but you have an allergy to a filler or a dye in the commercial product. Maybe you need a liquid formulation or instead of a tablet or you need a capsule. That’s when compoundingin. And the FDA’s, this is the FDA’s definition of compounding. And for decades, compounding pharmacies have been making desiccated thyroid extract for patients who needed customization. Some patients couldn’t take the commercial products because of the dyes and the fillers, and some needed strengths that were not available. And these compounding pharmacies filled the gap.But reclassification changes everything. When the FDA reclassified DTE as a biologic in 2022 and reinforced that decision in August of 2025, explicitly stated, and I’m quoting directly from the FDA’s official statement, these unapproved animal-derived thyroid medications are not eligible for compounding because these products are regulated as biologic products under the Public Health Service Act.How can that be? These products have been approved since 1938 and the Biologics Act didn’t go into effect or doesn’t go into effect until August of 2026.So how in 2022 were they able to say that the compounding pharmacies could not make these products? Anyway, what this means is after August 2026, compounding pharmacies will no longer be permitted to compound a desiccated thyroid extract, even for patients with specific medical needs. Now, compounding pharmacies can still compound T4 and T3 separately, synthetic versions of levothyroxine and liothyronine, according to Deb (42:12.728)healing dose compounding pharmacy. These pharmacists can create custom ratios of these two synthetic hormones to approximate what a patient was receiving from a DTE. But that’s not the same thing. Some patients respond better to the whole DTE preparation than to a compounded synthetic combination. And for patients with specific allergies to standard fillers like your celiac patients that I just talked about, losing the ability to get a compounded DTE alternative isreal hardship. This is going to be a ripple effect. For a subset of patients, maybe 5 to 10 percent of those on DTE compounding was their lifeline and it was their way to get a medication formulation that worked for their unique body. When compounding goes away, these patients lose that option as well and for some it will be a significant problem. Now let’s talk about what this likely means for your wallet.The current pricing right now, according to SingleCare and GoodRx, Armour Thyroid costs approximately $150 to $157 for a 90-day supply of 60-milligram tablets, about $1.67 per tablet. With discount cards, some patients can get it down to $101 to $152 for a 90-day supply.Generic levon thyroxine costs about $70 for a 90 day supply, less than half that price. And p-thyroid costs approximately $133 for a 90 day supply of 60 milligrams with a discount card about $83 to $101.What happens after we get BLA approval? Well, here’s the pharmaceuticals pricing model. When a company spends 500 million to $1 billion to bring a product to market, including conducting massive clinical trials, the cost tens of millions of dollars they recoup in that investment through pricing power. And this is cited in the pharmaceutical pricing models. If ABBIEV is the only company with an approved BLA of DTE, Deb (44:18.248)They have pricing power. They don’t have competitors. They can set their price, whatever they want. And historically, when drugs transition from grandfather status, which is basically unregulated to formal formally approved status, prices often increase significantly, not always, but often. And typically they have to get re-approval for insurance. SoTouring Pharmaceuticals acquired DARPM and raised the price again from $1,350 to $750 overnight, a 5,000 % increase. This is the playbook.Let’s talk about insurance coverage. This is the other consideration. Insurance companies sometimes have different coverage policies for approved versions versus unapproved drugs. And right now, many insurance plans cover armor thyroid or NP thyroid, even though they’re technically unapproved because they’ve been on the market for decades and patients are on them. Once a drug becomes formally approved, insurance companies may have new contractual relationships, prior authorization requirements, or preferred drugs.list that could affect your coverage. If 1.5 million people have to get a prior auth for their insurance to cover this new medication, this is going to drive the doctor’s offices crazy. We do not have the staff to man this. We do not have the manpower. We do not have the time. This is going to interrupt people’s ability to get their medications. This is going to create chaos within the system. And some patients might see better coverage, but manymost likely are going to see worse coverage and some might find themselves in a situation where they need to try to get the drug approved first or get an approval for something else like levothyroxine and they’re going to have to document that it didn’t work and the documentation that they had from 20 years ago is probably not going to be enough because it’s not documented anywhere. It’s lost in the system after 10 years. So for patients the practical takeaway is expect Deb (46:25.774)a price increase. I would say possible, but I don’t think that’s true. think you’re going to see a price increase if they get approved. Expect possible insurance complexities, budget accordingly, talk to your insurance company now about what your coverage is going to look like in 2027 if they even know. And if you want my honest assessment of what is likely to happen,I’ll give you a scenario, 30 % likelihood. The FDA enforces the August 26 deadline and DTE products not approved by then are pulled from the market. Patients will have 30 to 90 days to transition to other medications. Some patients suffer significant symptom relapse. Compounding for DTE becomes illegal and this disruptiveness of the system creates a real hardship. Scenario two.which is 50 % likely. This is actually what the FDA commissioner, Marty McCreary suggested on August 13th of 2025 when he posted on social media. The FDA is committed to pursuing the first ever approval of desiccated thyroid access pending results of the ongoing clinical trials. In the meantime, we’ll ensure access for all Americans. Hopefully that continues. What this likely means is the FDA uses enforcement discretion to allow continuedsales while approvals are being pursued and the deadline gets extended. Maybe patients get access for another two to three years while companies work on a BLA approval. This would be the least disruptive scenario, but it’s also legally uncertain because the enforcement letters have been formally rescinded. And scenario three, which is 20 % likelihood, one or two companies get BLA approval. Those products stay on the market at higher product prices and companies, products, other companiescompanies, products are pulled, the market shrinks, availability is limited, prices are higher, but patients can still get something. This is likely if a seller successfully completes phase three trials for NP-thyroid. And my assessment is based on the regulatory language and the enforcement letters that have not been rescinded yet, that the pattern of FDA enforcement, I believe scenario two enforcement discretion with an extended time frame is most likely what we’re going to see. Deb (48:49.488)doesn’t mean patients should sit back and do nothing. It means you should be prepared for change while advocating for access. If you want to keep Arm or Thigh Right on the market, 1.5 million people need to start talking about this publicly and flooding our Congress people, Bobby Kennedy, the FDA, with what you want to see happen. We have the ability to shape this and to change this with our voice. But if we sit back on our laurels and we do absolutelynothing. What is going to happen is what the FDA wants to have happen and ABV wants to have happen because they’re going to simply think people don’t give a shit. And if the American people are going to be lazy and not want to step forward and actually start using their voice for some good and instead of just going to social media and bitching and hoping something is going to happen, well, then we’re going to get what we deserve. But if you start taking someaction and you start advocating for the things that you want. Contacting your representatives, contacting your U.S. tell them the FDA has done this. Many of them may not know this, may not be on their radar. Tell them what you want. Start going after this. Start writing to the FDA Commissioner’s Office. They have a website. They have a Commissioner’s Office at fda.hhs.gov. Be responsible.respectful, but be firm. Explain your scenario. How long you’ve been on DTE. Why levothyroxine doesn’t work. What symptoms you experience when not adequately treated. How this decision will affect your quality of life and your pocketbook. Let’s do something proactive. So let’s consider this. Moving forward, work with your provider who understands the regulatory landscape around DTE. You can discuss the evidence for and against combination therapy.You can monitor for thyroid function with free T3 and free T4 testing, not just TSH. If you’re willing to try individualized approaches, you can do that. If you need help finding a functional medicine provider who understands this issue, come to serenityhealthcarecenter.com or explorethevanari.com. It’s a self-directed functional medicine support group. And right now what is happening is going to shape how history Deb (51:19.024)is made with not just armor thyroid, but many drugs to come. And it is important for you to take action. So I want to thank you for joining me today on Let’s Talk Wellness Now. This episode is about far more than thyroid medication. It’s about your right to personalized medical treatment. It’s about your regulatory capture and corporate influence. And it’s about what happens when billion dollar companies shape healthcare policy in ways that reduce patient choice and increase their profits.this episode resonates with you or you know somebody who’s going to be affected by desiccated thyroid, please share it. Post it on social media, send it to your doctor, email it to your representatives, tag AbbeVee, tag FDA. Make noise because the only way we stop this is if we make it too politically costly for them to continue. Your voice truly matters. Your health truly matters and you deserve access to treatments that work best for your unique body.If you’re ready to explore comprehensive personalized health care that puts you in control, visit us at SerenityHealthCareCenter.com. Learn more about functional medicine approaches to thyroid and beyond and explore my new platform, Venari.com, which is a self-directed functional medicine tool. Thank you for joining me today. Until next time, I’m Dr. Deb reminding you, your health is your responsibility, your choice, and your right. Be well, stay informed, fight back.and I’ll see you in the next episode. And if you’re looking for a full citation list of this episode, you can head over to letstalkwellnessnow.com and I will post all the citations for you so you have them in your arsenal as well. Thank you again.The post Episode 259 – The Desiccated Thyroid Crisis: FDA's Unseen Impact & Corporate Manipulation first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.

The world of thyroid treatment has been turned upside down—and if you rely on natural desiccated thyroid (NDT), this episode is one you can't afford to miss! After a shocking 2025 crackdown that threatened to pull NDT medications off the market entirely, the FDA has just made a dramatic shift in March 2026! ____________________________________________________What does this sudden reversal really mean—and why are patients and doctors still on edge?____________________________________________________In this episode, we break down the real story behind the headlines: how the FDA quietly removed its hard 2026 enforcement deadline, pivoted to a “risk-based” approach, and signaled that NDT medications can remain available—for now. But there's a catch. These treatments are still technically unapproved, and new pressures—especially from insurers—may make access more difficult even as regulation eases.If you've ever felt caught between what works for your body and what the system allows, this conversation will hit home. 

This week, Ryan and Brian revisit Manet/Monet mnemonics, make an effort to self-educate on Jewish holidays, question the powers of various fruit juices, and get an abundance of antipodal advice on maintaining crossword streaks. All that plus annoying the crap out of Ryan with another Kealoa. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners find our show, and you'll be inducted into the Quintuple Decker Turkey Club. Drop us a note or a DM or a postcard or a phone call — we'd love to hear from you. Helpful links: Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fill-me-in/id1364379980 Amazon/Audible link: https://www.amazon.com/item_name/dp/B08JJRM927 RSS feed: http://bemoresmarter.libsyn.com/rss Contact us: Email (fmi@bemoresmarter.com) / Facebook / Instagram / Bluesky

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Dach to unpack the most misunderstood aspects of thyroid health - from TSH and Synthroid to T3 conversion, desiccated thyroid, iodine, selenium, cardiovascular risk, and more. If you've ever been told your TSH is “normal” but you still have symptoms (even if you taking Synthroid)… this conversation is going to change how you think about your thyroid therapy. We discuss: • Why TSH is an unreliable marker and why it often reflects inflammation more than thyroid output • How T3 works primarily at the pituitary and T4 at the periphery • Why T4-only therapy (Synthroid/Levothyroxine) can leave patients still feeling rubbish and with symptoms of hypothyroid • The benefits of combination thyroid therapy and why natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) helps so many people • Selenium's role in T4→T3 conversion and thyroid antibody reduction • The importance of around iodine • How low thyroid function increases cardiovascular disease and cancer risk • The best supplements for thyroid support, including berberine and myo-inositol. And lots more! This episode is a deep dive into thyroid physiology, hormones, optimal treatment, and the gaps in conventional endocrinology that leave so many patients ignored. This is a conversation, even if you don't think you have thyroid issues, you don't want to miss! Jeffrey Dach, MD is a board-certified physician and integrative medicine advocate with over four decades of experience in healthcare. In 2005, after retiring from radiology, Dr. Dach founded the clinic TrueMedMD — where he serves as Medical Director. Under his leadership, TrueMedMD has specialized in bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), natural thyroid care, and integrative medicine. Dr. Dach is also a prolific author and educator. His works include Bioidentical Hormones 101 and Natural Medicine 101, aimed at making complex medical and hormonal science accessible and practical for both clinicians and patients. Find out more about Dr Dach here; Website - https://jeffreydachmd.com/ Natural Thyroid Toolkit Book - https://a.co/d/2gyUYzn BioIdentical Hormones 101 Book - https://a.co/d/3d5HBSn

When the thyroid gland stops working efficiently, the effects resound throughout the entire body. That's because this little gland controls metabolism in all our tissues. Before there was a treatment, thyroid disease was sometimes deadly. Doctors started prescribing natural desiccated thyroid derived from animals 130 years ago. This worked well. Synthetic levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone) […]

October is here. Up here in the northern hemisphere, the leaves are changing color, the air is cooler, and suddenly, pumpkin spice is appearing in everything.  Retailers are putting up Halloween decorations way too early. Desiccated stalks of corn and pumpkins are showing up in places where they have no reason to be. However, one thing that makes sense this month is your questions and my answers.  Stay tuned for the 35th installment of questions and answers on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. ExpressVPN Go to expressvpn.com/EED to get an extra four months of ExpressVPN for free!w Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful follow-up episode, Jamie and Teresa dive deep into Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism, taking the conversation to the next level with a focused discussion on treatment options. If you've been diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction or suspect something's off with your thyroid health, this is the episode for you. Teresa and Jamie break down every type of thyroid hormone replacement therapy, helping you navigate the often confusing world of thyroid care:

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Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) medications—like Armour Thyroid and NP Thyroid—are derived from pig thyroid glands and are preferred by many hypothyroid patients who haven't found relief with synthetic options like levothyroxine. But as of August 6, 2025, the FDA shocked patients, providers and manufacturers, moving a crucial deadline up from 2029 to August 2026, requiring NDT manufacturers to submit costly Biologics License Applications (BLAs) or potentially face a forced market withdrawal. This shift also restricts compounded NDT and likely bars imports—adding new layers of access and affordability concerns for many, especially those on Medicare or paying cash. Though the FDA's head Dr. Marty Makary has since pledged on X to “ensure access for all Americans,” the window is narrow, and no manufacturer has yet filed a BLA. Join us as we unpack what this means, who's behind these regulatory moves, what patients and advocates are doing about it—and how those of you who rely on NDT can prepare now to protect your treatment options.LEARN MOREYou can learn more about the topic from Paloma: Paloma NDT Article (regularly updated): https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/natural-desiccated-thyroid-drugs Paloma Video Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWAhxiU-Ehw ➡️➡️Sign the NDT Petition: https://www.change.org/p/save-ndt-protect-women-s-health-and-patient-choice ABOUT PALOMA HEALTH ⁠⁠Paloma Health ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. Become a Paloma Member:https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

We're back after a week away from the news to briefly talk about the goings on in the world while spending most of our time together yapping about ourselves, as is our prerogative on our very own podcast. Listen, if you must! Has something we said, or failed to say, made you FEEL something? You can tell us all about it by joining the conversation on our Substack or you can send us an email here. Enjoy!Show RundownOpen — Abe denigrates the most distinctly American art form4:33 — Desecrating various temples28:38 — WGAS NewsBag: Trump sours on Putin; Trump invites South Africa to White House to accuse them of genociding white people; Trump pardons as political favors39:24 — NYT Well Section tells us to stop being so “judgy”52:50 — EXPERTS SAY French president manhandled by old lady, is a wuss1:09:59 — AI is ruining college, brains1:32:32 — Did CBS News's Senior National Correspondent Mark Strassmann Get Off a Good One?1:39:06 — Wrap-up! Mission: Impossible — The Final ReckoningRelevant Linkage can be found by visiting https://brainiron.substack.com/, where, if you would like to support this and the other podcasting and blogging endeavors of the Brain Iron dot com media empire, you can also become a paying subscriber.The opening and closing themes of Cast Iron Brains were composed by Marc Gillig. For more from Marc, go to tetramermusic.com.

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We have a special Deep Dive for you in today's episode, comparing the two main types of hypothyroidism treatment: the most common treatment, levothyroxine, which is a synthetic T4 medication, and natural desiccated thyroid drugs, also known as NDT, with brands including Armour Thyroid and NP Thyroid. We'll explore the history, effectiveness, and potential benefits of NDT for patients who are still symptomatic on levothyroxine. We'll also get into the controversies surrounding NDT, including FDA regulation and prescriber bias, and review the pros and cons of NDT. We'll also cover how to find NDT-friendly doctors, the role of compounded thyroid medications. If you've ever wondered if natural thyroid drugs are for you, stay tuned as we dive into this important topic with expert insights and practical advice from Paloma Health!You can find out more at these in-depth articles at the Paloma Health blog:Is NDT a Better Option to Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism? https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/natural-desiccated-thyroid-alternative-levothyroxine-hypothyroidismLevothyroxine vs. Natural Desiccated Thyroid Medication https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/levothyroxine-vs-desiccated-thyroid Natural Desiccated Thyroid Medication: Fact and Fiction https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/natural-desiccated-thyroid-medication Top Compounding Pharmacies for NDT Prescriptions https://www.palomahealth.com/guides/ndt-compounding-pharmacies What Is Armour® Thyroid Medication? https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/armour-thyroid The Pros and Cons of Natural Desiccated Thyroid Medication for Hypothyroidism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gDz3VZ0x2I About Paloma Health:⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. Become a Paloma Member:https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit 

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Episode 199, cognitive dissonance, desiccated hags, a Trail of Tears and Ssehura Baartman — Almost two hundred episodes exploring a land rich with some of the earliest examples of human habitation. We need to assess what has happened — standing back a bit to view the scene from where we've arrived - 1853 in the main with a smattering of 1854. The amaXhosa had lost a great deal of land to the English Settlers, the Coloureds, Khoe and Boers, as well as the amaMfengu refugees who were allies of the colonists. The coloureds and Khoekhoe had then lost some of their land to the colonists post 8th Frontier War. Each epoch saw a tussle over the territory. AmaXhosa chiefs realised by the mid-Nineteenth century that they were fighting for survival. A semblance of joint understanding was starting to spread out from southern AFrica into the interior, but not in the sense of any co-ordinated response to a colonial threat. The vast majority of African chiefdoms facing expanding settler frontiers were still responding locally, their response fragmented because the vast majority of African chiefs still regarded each other as more dangerous enemies - so their joint response to this growing threat was haphazard. AS the first people's faced annhilation, what distinguished the amaXhosa in a kind of historical contradiction, is that they did not diminish the numbers after each pushback — their numbers actually increased. This is not what happened to the Khoe and San who were pushed off their land by the new arrivals, the Nguni, then the next arrivals, the Europeans. The First people's of south Africa almost disappeared from the landscape as they were defeated. Not so the amaXhosa. Last episode I spoke of the historical Doppler Effect, and how folks approach the past, and this episode it's Leon Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance theory. A simple example of this is that when people smoke, and they know smoking causes cancer, they are in a state of cognitive dissonance. The behaviour is smoking, and knowing it causes cancer is the cognitive dissonance bit when they continue to puff away. When Individuals form a group try to avoid disharmony by seeking consistency in beliefs. This is a central tenant to being human. However, it was this basic principle that was going to lead to the coming Cattle Killing extravaganza. Mlanjeni's prophecy continued — despite the fact that he had failed in his mission, he had not failed in his message. It is not a surprise therefore to hear that the next complex prophet in our tale of magic and mystery hailed from southern Transkei, and lived alongside the Gxara River which is just north of the Great Kei River Mouth. This is a place I know well, having regularly hiked from the Kei mouth Ferry along the beach to a nearby place called Qholora near the Ngogwane River in the mid-1980s. The riverine bush here is thick, mysterious, ancient and haunting. It seeps into your consciousness like the fingers of God, prodding your imagination, assailing your senses with sight and sound — and smell. The reason for spending time on the flora is because the next character to emerge in this saga who is going to alter South African history was a young Xhosa girl, Nongqawuse. It is these sights and sounds, this landscape that etched into her mind because it was from inside this landscape from bushes growing near her village, two strangers would appear in a bush and tell her that salvation for the Xhosa lay in killing all their cattle.

Episode 199, cognitive dissonance, desiccated hags, a Trail of Tears and Ssehura Baartman — Almost two hundred episodes exploring a land rich with some of the earliest examples of human habitation. We need to assess what has happened — standing back a bit to view the scene from where we've arrived - 1853 in the main with a smattering of 1854. The amaXhosa had lost a great deal of land to the English Settlers, the Coloureds, Khoe and Boers, as well as the amaMfengu refugees who were allies of the colonists. The coloureds and Khoekhoe had then lost some of their land to the colonists post 8th Frontier War. Each epoch saw a tussle over the territory. AmaXhosa chiefs realised by the mid-Nineteenth century that they were fighting for survival. A semblance of joint understanding was starting to spread out from southern AFrica into the interior, but not in the sense of any co-ordinated response to a colonial threat. The vast majority of African chiefdoms facing expanding settler frontiers were still responding locally, their response fragmented because the vast majority of African chiefs still regarded each other as more dangerous enemies - so their joint response to this growing threat was haphazard. AS the first people's faced annhilation, what distinguished the amaXhosa in a kind of historical contradiction, is that they did not diminish the numbers after each pushback — their numbers actually increased. This is not what happened to the Khoe and San who were pushed off their land by the new arrivals, the Nguni, then the next arrivals, the Europeans. The First people's of south Africa almost disappeared from the landscape as they were defeated. Not so the amaXhosa. Last episode I spoke of the historical Doppler Effect, and how folks approach the past, and this episode it's Leon Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance theory. A simple example of this is that when people smoke, and they know smoking causes cancer, they are in a state of cognitive dissonance. The behaviour is smoking, and knowing it causes cancer is the cognitive dissonance bit when they continue to puff away. When Individuals form a group try to avoid disharmony by seeking consistency in beliefs. This is a central tenant to being human. However, it was this basic principle that was going to lead to the coming Cattle Killing extravaganza. Mlanjeni's prophecy continued — despite the fact that he had failed in his mission, he had not failed in his message. It is not a surprise therefore to hear that the next complex prophet in our tale of magic and mystery hailed from southern Transkei, and lived alongside the Gxara River which is just north of the Great Kei River Mouth. This is a place I know well, having regularly hiked from the Kei mouth Ferry along the beach to a nearby place called Qholora near the Ngogwane River in the mid-1980s. The riverine bush here is thick, mysterious, ancient and haunting. It seeps into your consciousness like the fingers of God, prodding your imagination, assailing your senses with sight and sound — and smell. The reason for spending time on the flora is because the next character to emerge in this saga who is going to alter South African history was a young Xhosa girl, Nongqawuse. It is these sights and sounds, this landscape that etched into her mind because it was from inside this landscape from bushes growing near her village, two strangers would appear in a bush and tell her that salvation for the Xhosa lay in killing all their cattle.

It's high time we take a closer look at Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) medication. I'm going to give you what you need to hear on why NDT medications such as Armour or NP Thyroid might not always be the stellar solution they're touted to be. In this deep dive episode, I'll uncover how NDT, while having the valuable combination of T4 and T3, may not be the magic bullet for everyone. Could it be doing more harm than good for you? I'll give you the pitfalls of NDT medications that might be keeping you sluggish, constipated, and feeling far from your optimized self. This journey into understanding thyroid treatments will be an eye opener for you. "Natural" may not be as natural as you think. Learn why simply increasing your NDT dosage isn't always the answer especially if your body struggles with converting T4 to T3 or if you're continuing to push up your Reverse T3. This episode is packed with essential information and questions to guide you as you seek the right thyroid treatment for YOU! Whether it's about potential reactions to fillers found in NDT or fine-tuning your medication mix, I'm here to guide you through decoding your symptoms and finding the precise path to your badass optimized self. Podcast episodes mentioned: Episode 178. Controversial Topic - Why Test Reverse T3 and Why Your Endocrinologist Won't Test RT3 Episode 182. WTH?! Functional practitioners freaking out over suppressed TSH! Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call FREE DOWNLOADS… What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take? Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? “How To” Guide For Supplements Here's your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you're “NORMAL” by your doctor. Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you're enjoying our journey together, I'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven't subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, find out about natural desiccated thyroid medication and why it's a source of controversy in the thyroid community. What you will learn: • What is Natural Desiccated Thyroid? • Who benefits from NDT? • The challenge of getting treated with NDT • Finding a healthcare provider • Tips for when you start taking NDT • A note from Paloma Health Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/natural-desiccated-thyroid-medication About Paloma Health: ⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.  Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout. Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. 

I share my interview with Kait Ann-Michelle, in which we dive deep into the topic of women's hormone imbalances. We discuss the common misconceptions and fallacies in the industry when it comes to hormones, differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, the importance of Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), the need for a more holistic approach to women's health, and much more.In this episode, I discuss: [00:00] Intro[01:35] Why Mav created SLAE hormone solutions[06:18] Limitations of supplements for hormone deficiencies[08:22] Pros and cons of BHRT vs. supplements[11:09] What to expect from supplements vs. actual hormones[12:47] Differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones[17:17] Stigma around women using supplements[20:30] Potential downsides of BHRT[22:29] Concern about cancer[23:33] Treating symptoms over numbers[25:33] Desiccated thyroid vs. Synthroid/Levothyroxine[26:00] Hormone and fear of estrogen-related cancer[28:40] Importance of lab work in understanding and managing hormone levels[30:51] Challenges women face in getting the proper lab work done[34:05] Misconceptions around estrogen dominance[38:38] Problems with prescribing Synthroid[41:17] Treating hypothyroidism with T3 and T4 [43:10] Delineating between negative feedback from hormone deficiencies vs. excesses[44:42] Starting BHRT at low doses[47:45] Relationship between PCOS and testosterone[50:02] Visceral fat won't just disappear with thyroid hormones[52:08] Importance of lifestyle factors in weight loss[55:41] How Mav's views on hormones evolved since working on SLAE[1:02:27] Balancing lifestyle and hormone optimization[1:05:00] Need for honest self-assessment and accountability[1:06:47] Embracing the reality of your capabilities and making necessary changes[1:10:14] OutroResourcesKait Ann-Michelle on Instagram: @kaitannmichelleKait Ann-Michelle on YouTube: Kait Ann-Michelle - YouTubeElev8 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w8LZvbjDNxp6NNI2rweDB?si=26edc1d827174922 If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online CoachingFollow Maverick on InstagramJoin Maverick Online Coaching on FacebookFollow SLAE Hormone Solutions on InstagramWebsite for SLAE Hormone SolutionWebsite for Maverick Online Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Navigating the different medication options for thyroid disease, like Hashimoto's, can be overwhelming, especially when you're not feeling well, and people don't always receive all the information that's out there. That's why this week, I'm clarifying the difference between synthetic and desiccated thyroids and the medications available. I cover: Levothyroxine, also known as Synthroid, and the benefits of synthetic hormones.  Liothyronine, also known as Cytomel, how it works, when it helps the most, and potential risks. Desiccated Thyroid Hormones, or desiccated pig thyroid, how they work, and the potential benefits and problems.  Remember, there is some trial and error to the process, so be sure to continue to test your levels and don't accept the first option you're given if it's not working for you. Have a topic you'd like me to cover? Send me a DM on Instagram! ⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠

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Losing her thyroid to cancer began Dr. Rebecca Warren's journey from deterioration to transformation. On this week's Thyroidless Life Podcast, she answers a listener question about desiccated pig thyroid. Unlike synthetic T4 medication, it contains both T4 and T3 hormones. For those unable to efficiently convert inactive T4 to active T3, desiccated thyroid may relieve lingering hypothyroid symptoms. However, getting the dosage right is key to avoid hyperthyroid side effects. Dr. Warren shares inspiring stories of clients who finally found relief by switching to natural desiccated thyroid and working with a doctor who listened.    NEXT STEPS: - Ready to work with me? DOORS ARE OPEN! Join my amazing community where I educate, equip, and empower you! You get discounts, resets, free courses and MORE! The Thyroid Inner Circle - Get your free optimal thyroid ebook: Optimal Labs Ebook - Have you had a thyroidectomy? Join my Healing After Thyroidectomy Facebook Group -  Check out the basic and advance supplements I recommend for thyroid hormone health! Once you register, navigate to the "Shared Protocols" tab. Here you will find not only my thyroid protocols, but several others to support optimal health: Shop Supplements    MY FAVORITE THYROID, HORMONE, AND ADRENAL TESTING:  - Do you suffer from adrenal fatigue? Check out the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) test for detailed insight into your cortisol and cortisol levels throughout the day: Cortisol Testing - Do you have hormonal imbalance? Whether you are cycling or in peri- or menopause, consider taking a deep dive into your sex hormones and their metabolites: DUTCH Hormone Testing       Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Drs. Warren disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

Dr. Mark Sherwood is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) who operates a full-time wellness-based medical practice in Tulsa, OK called The Functional Medical Institute. Dr. Mark treated 10,000+ patients with Covid with zero deaths! Dr. Mark has completed training and certifications in age management, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, peptide therapy, hormone therapy, stress management, GI health, and immunology. All products, books, and supplements mentioned are available at https://www.ashleydeeley.com/mark⁠ 17:36: The size of your heart AND the size of your stomach (it may surprise you) 18:25: How many calories do you need? (And why calorie counting is a waste of time) 22:53: What ingredients or food to avoid 24:08: Cholesterol is good 24:35: What is LDL? 25:08: Worst thing to happen to American health 25:52: Statins Statin drugs knock off HMG-COA (study here), 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase Inhibitors Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) (pubmed) 26:30: When you lose hormones, you lose bone density, muscle, immune system resilience, and body fat goes up! 26:42: LDL is NOT bad 27:12: Cholesterol panel (do not focus on AMOUNT) is worthless 27:56: Cholesterol markers to look at: Oxidized LDL Lp-PLA2 (pressurization of vessel wall) Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA) (vascular stiffness) Lipoprotein Fractionation 34:52: Medicines don't provide healing; they're designed to manage the disease process 35:04: God did not make us vaccine or medication deficient 36:39: Dr. Mark treated 10,000+ patients with Covid with zero deaths 37:54: Ideas and suppplements for Covid included: Colostrum (link here) Broccoli Sprout Powder (link here) Vitamins A,D,E,K, and C (link here) Omega fatty acids Glutathione (precursor to glutathione is NAC, which I recommended over glutathione as your stomach acid will likely destroy liposomal glutathione. Best to have glutathione administered through IV) 45:25: Diagnosed with an illness or disease...? (Type II Diabetic) Once that diagnostic code is in your chart, it will stay in your health records and follow you forever. It can effect your health insurance and life insurance here and evermore 46:20: Thyroid conditions (Hashimoto's) 47:04: You CAN reverse thyroid disfunction (can take up to six months). Other autoimmune disorders can also be reversed 48:20: Thyroid medications are synthetic. Synthroid and Levothyroxine (T4 only medications) 49:30: Need a full thyroid panel to determine how thyroid is truly functioning: Free T4 Free T3 TPO antibodies (peroxidase) Reverse T3 TSH 51:06: Armour Thyroid and NP Thyroid medications are desiccated thyroid medications and therefore superior to synethic medications 52:17: Iodine (link here) 52:26: Mark recommends: 7.5 milligrams of potassium iodide 5 milligrams of iodine Totaling 12.5 milligrams (good combo for thyroid support) 52:42: Iodine is breast and prostate protective 53:05: Desiccated thyroid as a tool for longevity? 53:27: Inflammation is part of every disease process 54:16: Grass-fed, grass-finished liver (dense with micronutrients) 55:48: Supps: Vitamin D (anything test result less than 50 is not ideal) (link here); 1,000-2,000 IUD daily + MUST BE PAIRED WITH K2 Omega 3 fatty acids 1:02:56: Dr. Nathan Bryan and Nitric Oxide (NO2U) 1:06:10: Osteopenia (and reversing osteoperosis) 1:08:08: Magnesium 1:17:06: Perimenopause (1:28:13: sleep better) 1:20:31: Water supply full of birth control pills & statins (water filter) 1:21:16: Whole house water filter General Ionics (only available in Oklahoma) 1:22:33: Mold free, organic coffee 1:23:30: Theory around 'cheating' 1:25:33: My friend April and her chiropractic husband (Colorado) 1:26:55: Blue blockers, salt lamp 1:33:37: Sleep better Webinar on health & hormones: register here Where to find Dr. Mark: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Phone: 918-748-3640 Address: 6048 S Sheridan Rd Tulsa, OK 74145 BONUS MATERIAL visit: https://www.ashleydeeley.com/mark

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In this episode of Medical Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales, we have the pleasure of chatting with Marta, a behavior change facilitator who shared her journey battling hypothyroidism. The thyroid's primary purpose is to control the body's metabolic rate, which is the speedometer for energy conversion. If it goes haywire, it can affect the entire body system. We're talking about everything from sluggishness to skyrocketing energy levels. This is what exactly happened to Marta; she went through all the hallmark symptoms (breakouts, weight gain, renal change, depression, anxiety) of a person suffering from thyroid disease. While on desiccated thyroid medication, she learned through the discussion the importance of maintaining the correct medication dosage, eating healthy, and showing the body the TLC it deserves.   Marta's incredible tale and insights will have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about thyroids. There's so much misinformation about thyroid conditions that it's enough to make your head spin! Understanding the ins and outs of thyroid treatment is crucial, so let's dive right in!   Key Takeaways:   (0:00) Episode Overview (0:37) Introduction to Marta, a behavior change facilitator. (1:54) The story of Marta's journey with thyroid disease. (3:51) Diagnosis of hypothyroidism, experiencing the hallmark symptoms, and initial treatment. (5:53) The ‘Spoonie Concept' for managing energy and the body's resources. (7:18) Suffering from depression due to declining health. (8:06) Initial benefits observed from the desiccated thyroid medication. (8:52) Coping with weight gain, fluid retention, and overall electrolyte management. (10:08) Desiccated thyroid for ten years, followed by a brain injury. (10:43) Marta's growing distrust in the medical industry and the Western medicine. (13:31) Overdosing the T3 resulting in dangerously low TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). (14:38) Marta's realization leading to her tapering off desiccated thyroid. (16:13) Dr. Christianson's anecdote about a patient who experienced hyperthyroidism. (18:56) Discussion on the correct dosage for desiccated thyroid. (20:01) Dr. Christianson's interpretation of Marta's dependency on desiccated thyroid: the cycle of feeling better and raising the dose until unbearable risks manifest. (22:38) The history of testing thyroid levels. (23:44) High mortality from heart disease among people on thyroid treatment around the 1930s to 1970s. (24:53) Marta's reintegration of certain types of foods following reading Dr. Christianson's book. (27:43) The pros and cons of both basic medication and overtreatment. (28:45) The body's need for a TSH. (30:40) Taking care of your body and eating well to regain function. (32:41) Successfully deprescribing and tapering from medication. (33:54) Discussion on the T3 and T4 levels while on medication and in a healthy state. (36:48) Misconceptions on the correlation of TSH and T3 levels. (39:27) T3 levels that are continuously high as risk factors for both breast cancer and diabetes. (39:48) Impact of elevated T3 levels on renal frequency. (41:36) Relationship between the thyroid hormones, medication, and body weight. (42:42) Discussion wrap-up (43:03) Closing statement   Marta is not just your average person. She's a Spoonie, a mental health advocate, and a behavior change facilitator in employee wellness and healthcare. Marta sustained a traumatic brain injury years ago, leaving her with cognitive issues. During her recovery, she realized she was trapped in what the scientists refer to as the Intention Behavior Gap– the place between knowing what to do and actually taking action. Driven by a passion for discovering methods for bridging this gap, she embarked on a transformative journey involving the guidance of experts in the medical field. She proves that change doesn't have to be complicated or boring—it can be easy and FUN!   When Marta isn't busy discussing behavior change, you might catch her doing something silly at the Second City's amateur improv classes and hunting down the best gelato in town!   "...I had this really horrific negative experience and I still wasn't hearing them [the doctors]... and I had the same thing happen to me the following year. That's when it shook me...my mental health is more important than whatever other things I'm afraid of."   Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving a review! Visit these links to learn more: ●  https://www.drchristianson.com/ ● Dr. Christianson on Facebook ● Dr. Christianson on Instagram   Subscribe for more Medical Myths, Legends, & Fairytales: ● Apple Podcasts ● Spotify ● YouTube

At 43 years of age, Wende was feeling tired, gaining weight, had thinning hair, and was sick a lot of the time. She ate well and exercised but wasn't seeing a change in her body. After consulting a local endocrinologist, she was placed on synthetic thyroid medication that made her gain even more weight! She heard Dr. Hotze on the radio and decided to schedule an appointment. After bloodwork and a physical evaluation, it was advised that Wende switch from synthetic thyroid (T4) to desiccated thyroid (T3+T4). She could tell a big difference within a few weeks and felt 20 years younger within a month! Check out Wende's personal testimony and see what other hormone her body was lacking! Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. If you have any of the signs and symptoms mentioned on this podcast, take our free symptom checker test at https://www.hotzehwc.com/symptom-checker/.

Did you know that with the clever use of some over-the-counter supplements and one prescription medication you can re-create all of the benefits found in natural desiccated thyroid hormone formulas? Doing this allows you to make whatever thyroid medication you are using even more effective by mimicking what makes NDT so great. Why is this important? Because when Nature-throid and WP Thyroid were removed from the market, there were a ton of thyroid patients who started doing poorly when they were transitioned over. In addition, we have a ton of thyroid patients using levothyroxine who are still experiencing low thyroid symptoms. The tips and tricks I'm about to share assume that you are starting with a levothyroxine base but all of these tricks can be applied to any thyroid medication including NDT and T3 formulations. Step #1. Add a thyroid glandular. Using a thyroid glandular allows to benefit from the proteins, enzymes, and pro-hormones naturally found in NDT. Step #2. Add T2 thyroid hormone. NDT contains a small amount of T2 thyroid hormone which you can get in supplement form. Step #3. Add T3 thyroid hormone. NDT contains both T4 and T3 thyroid hormone which means you'll need to add T3 to your base of levothyroxine to mimic it. (Optional) Step #4. Add an iodine supplement. NDT contains about 130mcg of iodine per grain so if you are trying to re-create NDT you will want to take this iodine component into account. You can get thyroid glandulars and iodine here: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-glandular-plus/ You can get T2 here: https://www.restartmed.com/product/essential-t2/ T3 you will need to get from your doctor. Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://apple.co/3kNYTCS Disclaimer: Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/ This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other information, services, or product you obtain through this website or video. #thyroid #hy

Mörk Borg RPG Actual Play - Module Mashup "Desiccated Temple of Locha" (Old School Essentials Adventure) Module Mashup is where we take an adventure module from an RPG system and use it for a whole other system. In this episode, we'll be playing Mörk Borg (http://morkborg.com) and playing an adventure for Old School Essentials named "Desiccated Temple of Locha" by Andrew Duvall. You can purchase "Desiccated Temple of Locha" PDF here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413225/Desiccated-Temple-of-Locha&affiliate_id=786032 Or the physical and PDF here: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/the-desiccated-temple-of-locha-pd I'm now a Twitch affiliate! Give me a follow: http://www.twitch.tv/victoryconditiongaming Official VCG t-shirts and merch: http://clevercowdesigns.com/vcg Help support the channel on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/victoryconditiongaming Join the VCG Chaotic Good Discord server: https://discord.gg/p7Vc7g6 Follow VCG on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DougVCGaming Follow VCG on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/DougVCGaming Follow VCG on Facebook: http://facebook.com/victoryconditiongaming Check out the website: http://www.victoryconditiongaming.com  

Mörk Borg RPG Actual Play - Module Mashup "Desiccated Temple of Locha" (Old School Essentials Adventure) Module Mashup is where we take an adventure module from an RPG system and use it for a whole other system. In this episode, we'll be playing Mörk Borg (http://morkborg.com) and playing an adventure for Old School Essentials named "Desiccated Temple of Locha" by Andrew Duvall. You can purchase "Desiccated Temple of Locha" PDF here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413225/Desiccated-Temple-of-Locha&affiliate_id=786032 Or the physical and PDF here: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/the-desiccated-temple-of-locha-pdf I'm now a Twitch affiliate! Give me a follow: http://www.twitch.tv/victoryconditiongaming Official VCG t-shirts and merch: http://clevercowdesigns.com/vcg Help support the channel on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/victoryconditiongaming Join the VCG Chaotic Good Discord server: https://discord.gg/p7Vc7g6 Follow VCG on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DougVCGaming Follow VCG on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/DougVCGaming Follow VCG on Facebook: http://facebook.com/victoryconditiongaming Check out the website: http://www.victoryconditiongaming.com  

Last week on the podcast we sat down with holistic health coach Molly McKenzie, who shared with us her experience being vegan and why she ultimately decided that it was no longer working for her body. Part of our discussion included changes she saw in her health once she added animal products back in, but what we didn't dive too deep into is why or how avoiding animal products affects the body in the first place. Are we getting all the right minerals and nutrients if we exclude animal products completely? Does our body need these foods to function properly? And what if you still want to be vegan but also want to make sure you're fully meeting your body's needs? In this health hotline, Liv goes SUPER in depth on this topic and breaks it down on a scientific level combined with patterns she's seen in her own nutritional therapy practice. This episode is for anyone who's wondering if/how animal products have a place in our diets and the best way to make sure your body is getting what it needs, regardless of what diet you may subscribe to. You may want to take notes for this one!! :)  Mentions:  Cymbiotika B12 supplement Zuma zinc supplement (DM Liv for discount code) Desiccated beef liver supplement Hair and tissue mineral analysis testing (recommended to work with a practitioner who runs these, DM Liv for connections) Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j3PAoNNfJg

This week, we start with our standard check-in on the status or non-status of the Elite and do a thought experiment about how their bodies might look after having been out of our vision for so long! We preview what we know is coming up at Full Gear, and Lea was at the live show this week so we have her on-the-ground reportage of all the excitement (and non-excitement). To start, the Acclaimed & FTR defeated Swerve In Our Glory & Gunn Club. Next up, we delve into the interconnected web of the women's division, where Britt & Jamie fought Madison Rayne & Skye Blue on Rampage and won, and we discuss Britt and Saraya's dueling promos. In the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament, Ethan Page beat Eddie Kingston. Also: Samoa Joe Was Right, Stuart Little and men + mice in general, Orange Cassidy vs Shibata: two cute boys, the swirling vortex of ROH, Mox vs Max, and much more!

This week's stories have an unexpectedly common theme... Drill brings a (remarkably well-written) novella about the wily wife who dodged death, while Kofi tells the tale of the frivolous festival goer who... also dodged death. What?! WARNING: MATURE CONTENTGot a story? Send it to us! whoseheadlinepod@gmail.comStay connected on social media!Insta: @WhoseHeadlinePodFacebook: WhoseHeadlinePodTwitter: @WhoseHeadlinePDTikTok: @WhoseHeadlinePod______Music: "News Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Wanna start your own podcast? Do it through Buzzsprout at the following link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1821766You get a podcast, a $20 voucher for Dr Evil himself, and we make a lil' cash. Simples.References:https://wapo.st/3c5KVMz https://bit.ly/3pu5fKu

Welcome to the NSP Nutrition Show - Episode 43! Happy Independence Day, everyone! Today, our in-house personal trainer and fitness expert Arman Eckelbarger and his co-host Frank Mill take a dive into Vince's Program VIII as well as the benefits of nature's superfood in beef liver. Find out about: Vince's Program VIII from his Master Series: Positive Nitrogen Balance The Cholesterol Controversy Vince's circuit system & Circuit system exercises. You'll also learn about: The benefits of desiccated beef liver including REAL research and studies on beef liver and health.

We talk to Andrew Duvall the author of the Desiccated Temple of Locha.fins him here: https://duvelmandice.carrd.co/ Pick up Desiccated temple of Locha here: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/the-desiccated-temple-of-locha-pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wobbliesandwizards/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wobbliesandwizards/support

We look at a little adventure in zine format by Andrew Duvall from Exalted Funeral. You can pick it up here: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/the-desiccated-temple-of-locha-pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wobbliesandwizards/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wobbliesandwizards/support

Clinton is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes. This week Sarah looks at Coconut & Lemon bites (bliss balls) Recipe courtesy of bakeplaysmile.com Ingredients 65 g (½ cup) cashews raw and unsalted 45 g (½ cup) desiccated coconut Lemon juice from half a lemon (approx 1 tbs) Lemon zest finely grated, from 1 lemon 2 tbs rice malt syrup (or honey) Desiccated coconut extra, for rolling (approx ½ cup) Instructions 1: Place all ingredients into a food processor, blender or Thermomix. If using a blender or food processor, blitz until all ingredients are finely chopped and the mixture comes together. If using a Thermomix, press Turbo until the mixture is finely chopped and comes together. 2: Take large teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls (see notes). 3: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Notes RECIPE NOTES & TIPS Doubling/Tripling- this recipe can be doubled or tripled. If your mixture is too crumbly or difficult to roll into balls- add a little water or extra lemon juice to the mixture and blitz again until it comes together easily.  Protein Powder- if adding protein powder, you'll need to add a small amount of extra lemon juice or water until the consistency is stick but firm enough to be able to be rolled into balls. Variations- you can substitute the lemon juice and zest with orange or lime. Storing & freezing- you can store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days and in the freezer for up to two months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join your Decepticon Jonestown boys from the APDC as they review the Season 3 premier, “Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1,” from the 1986 classic animated series, The Transformers! It's a Lemon Party!!! Buy Us a Drink!! Season Three!!! Spin the wheel, see the Faces!! Fuck that memo!!! Wiggidy-ass planet!! Super irresponsible butt-plug!! Munka Spanka!! Carbombya!! Mutated sick puffer-fish!! Desiccated potato!! In the Real World!! Give until it hurts!!!14:40 – Cocktail18:06 – Sunbow Memo22:53 – Episode Review1:27:24 – In the Real World1:44:30 – Script Deviations

David Mooney is joined by City fans Ally Fogg and Chris Higginbottom to reflect on the wins over Everton and Peterborough. Will the performance need to improve for the Manchester Derby or was it all a lesson in being patient? Jay Motty from The Stretford Paddock gives us insight into how United are doing at the moment, plus Howard Hockin seeks an apology for some unfortunate things that have happened to City down the years. Limited Online Music Licence Ref: LE-0027097

The morning after December's horrific nighttime tornado smashed a huge Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six workers, corporate CEO Jeff Bezos issued a personal video message. Was he distressed and sorrowful? No, Boss Bezos was perversely giddy. That's because the narcissistic gabillionaire had not made the video to mourn the deaths, but instead had chosen this hour of tragedy to gloat to the world that his private space tourism business had just rocketed a small group of extremely rich thrill seekers on a 10-minute joy ride. The “Popular Information” newsletter reports that Bezos, dressed in a pretend astronaut costume, exclaimed that everyone involved was really “happy.” Back on Planet Earth, though, the families and co-workers of the employees crushed when Amazon's cheaply-built structure collapsed on them were not happy with him. It took Bezos some 12 hours after his self-congratulatory media event before he finally issued a perfunctory tweet professing to be “heartbroken over the loss of our teammates.” But they weren't “lost” – they were killed by a deliberate corporate culture that routinely cuts corners on worker safety to put more profit in corporate pockets. First, the building itself was thrown up quickly with cheap preassembled, 40-foot-high concrete walls that collapse inward in a tornado; second, Amazon's employees were expected to stay on the job that night even though there was a high risk of tornados; third, nearly all of the workers were classified as “contractors,” letting Amazon dodge liability for on-the-job harm. This is Jim Hightower saying… Oh, and Jeff might also want to reconsider one more bit of corporate arrogance he revealed in this ugly incident: Those dead workers were not his “teammates,” as he so cynically called them – even a high-flying captain doesn't treat teammates as throwaway units, carelessly sacrificing their lives for a few more dollars in corporate profit.

Desiccate is a verb that means to make dry. The Latin word siccus (SEE coos) means ‘dry.' Our word of the day evolved from this word and into its current meaning. When we describe something as desiccated, we describe it as having all moisture removed. ‘Desiccated' is often used as process performed on foods for the purposes of preservation. The shipment of desiccated coconuts arrived right on time this morning. Sadly the same couldn't be said of all our employees.

It's nearly Christmas, so it's time to find out what Desiccated Coconut and Grapefruit have to do with this special time of year. Trevor Marshall is preaching .

Thyroid “quarterbacks” the entire metabolism. It regulates and activates many body processes and is essential for energy and weight control. Borderline low or “hypothyroid” conditions are common, under-treated, and seven times more likely in women. Treatment is safe and should be general primary care rather than being stashed in a subspecialty. Judy is 40 years old: When I was 35, I started getting depressed and was chronically exhausted. I was losing my hair and felt cold all the time. I was constipated, grumpy, and had no interest in sex. I had to direct my kids from the couch because I didn't have the energy to chase them around. All my doctors insisted my tests were normal, and that I was a hypochondriac. They finally gave me pork thyroid. After a month, my energy went from a two to a nine out of ten, and I got my husband back.Treatment benefits: Thyroid supplementation for appropriate patients protects against heart disease, diabetes, and memory loss. It improves hair, nails, and skin. Balancing the thyroid improves menopause symptoms, and studies have shown lower death rates for treated people. When thyroid is low, people get fat, tired, inactive, disinterested in sex, and are more likely to develop heart disease. Erectile dysfunction is more frequent. Other symptoms include dry skin, hair loss, insomnia, brittle nails, constipation, bone and joint pain, poor concentration, trouble getting started in the morning, and cold extremities with cold intolerance. Untreated hypothyroid patients often have medical problems including depression and coronary artery disease. Vertebral fractures are more likely, especially over 50 years old. Hypertension, premature births, rheumatoid arthritis, and metabolic syndrome have all been linked to low thyroid conditions. Two kinds of bio-identical thyroid hormones are used for replacement, and both are vital for health. T3 has three iodine molecules and T4 has four. Desiccated pork thyroid has both types along with a few inconsequential pig thyroids. According to hormone doctors, it is the most bio-identical thyroid medication available. Physicians have used this inexpensive drug since the late 19th century. Endocrinologists and other mainstream doctors mainly prescribe pure T4 made in the lab, which was until 2004 a patented drug. T4 converts to T3 in the body, and they believe that this creates adequate T3. But it does not work well for everyone, especially women over 40. Since T3 is far more active than T4, people who cannot convert properly have poor results when they take only T4.For these patients, endocrinologists prefer to add synthetic T3 to the synthetic T4 instead of using the pork type, which contains both in one pill. When carefully dosed, these manufactured medications work fine, but they may not be as well absorbed as the other one. They are useful for people with a pig allergy and for Jewish or Muslim people who are not supposed to eat pigs.T3 is stronger and shorter-acting than T4, so patients sense its effects sooner than T4. Since getting patients to return for follow-up is sometimes difficult, using a drug containing T3 may help them understand the process is worthwhile. Since the thyroid's effects are long-lasting, the medication should be adjusted about once a month.  Endocrinologists train for three years in internal medicine after four Support the show (https://paypal.me/dryohoauthor?locale.x=en_US)

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Good week to you! Join John Dredge and Andy Harland as they open up the post bag this week and rifle through a number of letters received in the week that was. What’s Johns fixed rate this week? Find out within.. Also occurring in this weeks episode of varying content, we discover the ratio of … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Desiccated Coconut and a Bucket Full of Jam Spectacular"

Chapter Eighty-Fix - The Darkneff. It's 5.10pm on the 1st December 2020 and night has fallen. Richard braves the ghost-ridden field, which is too scary even for the Ftone Ftafi for his first dedicated night clear and the conditions are atrocious. The farmer has driven their tractor all over the path and the central part of the stocean is like quite slow quick sand, but more soily. Will our hero get out alive? And how do you see stones in the dark? And what becomes of the beets when they rot? Desiccated or slimy? Plus a beet joke to lighten the mood. It's terrifying, like a horror film. You'll love it. Sponsored by Limilo: https://www.northeasttechnologypark.com/netpark-companies/limilo/

00:00 - Setup intro music 02:45 - Skip setup intro music 02:46 - Does caffeine enhance the effects of thyroid? 05:00 - Steroids and caffeine decalcify cells 06:10 - Is caffeine a mild cell irritant? 06:44 - What is the optimal amount of coffee? 08:28 - Signs of dehydration 09:37 - The regulation of calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium by carbon dioxide 13:00 - Calcium is sedative or excitatory depending on calcium (ionized calcium) 15:00 - ATP binds magnesium while ADP binds calcium 19:20 - Blood vessel calcification by blocking oxidative metabolism 19:55 - How does Ray interpret intracellular calcium? 21:09 - Magnesium should not be high in the blood, are there any good blood tests for magnesium? 23:15 - Intracellular calcium makes cells insensitive to stimuli 26:08 - Calcium and albumin can bind endotoxin? Cancer cells lose sensitivity 27:07 - What determines a cell's specific response to intracellular calcium? 29:03 - How does GABA affect intracellular calcium? 30:11 - ATP compounded with magnesium therapeutically 31:24 - Calcium overload is from high parathyroid hormone, not dietary intake 35:29 - Hypercalcemia from elevated lactic acid? 36:55 - What's a healthy range for lactic acid on a blood test? 37:42 - Lactic acidosis in coronavirus patients 38:39 - Intracellular calcium increases lipolysis 39:59 - Intracellular calcium increases the hormone-like prostaglandins 40:44 - Intracellular calcium increases nitric oxide 41:42 - Substances to help reoxidize lactic acid back to pyruvate 45:22 - Similarities between prolactin and parathyroid hormone 47:49 - Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and endotoxin 48:26 - PTHrP and cancer 50:33 - Ray's view on the evolutionary role of calcium-containing foods 52:17 - Did we evolve eating large amounts of meat? 54:50 - Does fructose deplete intracellular phosphate? 58:05 - Policosanols and the klotho gene 59:29 - Ray's thoughts on the Boskop skull (Starchild skull) 01:01:53 - Ray's thoughts on our origins, head shape 01:03:50 - Ray's thoughts on alternative history narratives (Atlantis, Graham Hancock) 01:05:22 - Vitamin K on facial structure, head growth with age 01:08:19 - Hollywood stars appearances over the years 01:09:00 - Old Indians found to have no decline in DHEA and testosterone 01:11:19 - Ageless flamingos 01:12:25 - The hormonal constellation of process and fluidity, Carl Rogers 01:15:09 - Maslow's hierarchy of needs and hormones, empathy 01:17:04 - Doctors and empathy 01:17:35 - Is analytical thought under the control of serotonin? 01:19:33 - Coronavirus is real, but the testing is fraudulent, antibodies, immunity, estrogen 01:31:18 - Coronavirus act II: food shortages, digital currency 01:33:07 - Climate change and coronavirus, weather disasters 01:40:00 - Methods of increasing the homeless population 01:42:49 - How is this future dystopian society going to work? 01:47:20 - In the future, will homesteaders be considered domestic terrorists harboring coronavirus infected animals? 01:54:11 - "Desiccated liver contains oxidized tryptophan, cysteine, vitamin A, ubiquinone, and many other harmful things." Ray Peat (2020) 01:56:35 - Does gray hair always involve an excess of iron? 01:59:49 - How can people obtain Ray's newsletters and books? 02:00:43 - Ray's thoughts on quinine 02:03:22 - Ray's thoughts on Trump getting coronavirus

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions:  Jenny: Hi Dr. Cabral , I have leaned so much through your podcasts . Thank you . What are your thoughts on organ meats , specifically supplements like desiccated beef liver capsules, helping with histamine “intolerance”. Have your heard of this before? I guess the liver and kidneys have DAO? Thank you Lisa: Hi Dr. Cabral,I have a history of chronic bacterial and viral infections which manifests primarily as chronic UTIs and herpes infections, as well as digestive issues. I already eat a sugar free, gluten free Whole Foods diet and I work with a naturopathic doctor. Each time I get infection she is able to help me clear it using homeopathic remedies, herbs and silver. But after a month or two a new infection is back again. I feel like the missing link could be nutritional imbalances-such as vitamins and minerals that are missing from my diet. I am sensitive to supplements though so I use spirulina as my vitamin. I would like to get your thoughts on nutritional balancing to help chronic infections. Also what is your opinion of ozone and HBOC for this? Genia: Hi Dr. Cabral. I am a level one IHP student. I am loving the course and I’m already bringing my knowledge to the forefront. Thank you for your inspiration. My question is regarding flax seeds and flax oil in relation to women with history of cancer in their family and the carry the BRCA Gene and maintaining healthy breasts and body in general. There are different opinions about flax - and even though it seems really simple to obliterate flax out of the diet completely I would like to understand all the misconceptions out there and know the truth behind flax. Some authorities claim its hugely beneficial fir its Lignans and fiber and some say it increases estrogen which can be harmful. Thank you very much. With gratitude Genia Gabe: Hello, I was curious about weight gain. I know the majority of your podcasts are on weight loss; but, what about health and weight gain. I am currently under weight and looking for the best/ most healthy way to put on good weight (i.e. muscle not fat). I was hoping you could help! Thank you in advance! LAL: Hi, dr. Cabral :)Thank you for answering my previous questions, this helps so much!I’m wondering about GMO produce, what’s the difference between it and hybridisation? Are seedless fruits GMO? Which produce is usually GMO? How can we as consumers know which produce is GMO? Thank you & I wish the best start of autumn for you and your family :) Laura: Hey Dr Cabral! I always have a large glass of warm water, squeezed lime and pinch of sea salt when I wake up (learned it from you). I then have some GF organic porridge with some vanilla DNS mixed into it and wild blueberries. It's absolutely delicious but my question is: I add the berries in the beginning so it basically boils together with the oats and melts completely. Is this a bad idea? Am I still getting the antioxidants and fibre from it? Patrick: Hey dr Cabral I’m a huge fan and appreciate all that you do , my question is for my wife she’s had ms for about ten years now and is on to much medicine to even list but I’m sure you know what conventional medicine has her on, we have done some of your tests and she is working with Laura. by The time you read this she will be finishing the cbo protocol I wanted to know if she should just stay on the clean gut everyday since we don’t have the money to keep testing every few months or would it be better to just do the cbo protocol once a year. I’m sure the medicine they have her on is destroying her stomach. She has been on your level 2 protocol for the past year. 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In this inaugural episode of the Forensic Anthropology Companion Podcast, I first have a chat with two of the editor's of Forensic Anthropology, Drs. Joseph Hefner and Nicholas Passalacqua, about the history of the journal and its future directions. Next, I interviewed Autumn Lennartz to discuss her paper "Moisture Content in Decomposing, Desiccated, and Mummified Human Tissue", followed by Dr. Chris Maier and Rebecca George to talk about their paper "Examining Differences in Presumed Migrants from Texas and Arizona Using Cranial and Dental Data", and lastly, I was able to chat with Ariane Maggio about her paper "A Simplified Protocol for the Histological Preparation of Cortical Bone Samples for Light Microscopy: A Revision of Garcia-Donas et al. (2017)". For more information about the journal Forensic Anthropology, please check out: http://journals.upress.ufl.edu/fa/index For more information about Operation ID, please head to: https://www.txstate.edu/anthropology/facts/outreach/opid.html Please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @JForensicAnth and let us know what you would like to hear.

Dr. Ken Berry YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/KenDBerry), Instagram (@kenberry.md) Dr. Ken Berry is a practicing board-certified physician, an Amazon Best Selling Author, and a passionate advocate of health on his YouTube channel where he has over 1 million subscribers. Along with his online presence, he is active in his own community of Camden Tennessee where he has been practicing at The Berry Clinic since 2003.  Dr. Berry is known for his direct, no-nonsense approach to health and wellness. This year, Dr. Berry released the second edition of his best selling book Lies My Doctor Told Me. He is also in the process of writing his second book and he looks forward to working with the real people of the world in continuing his mission to bring an end to the obesity and Type II diabetes epidemics, along with bringing more awareness to issues such as thyroid health and hormone optimization. GIVEAWAY for today’s episode is brought to you by Keto Brick & Live Savage: 3 winners will EACH receive a one-week variety pack of Keto Bricks, a Live Savage apparel t-shirt, and a stainless steel shaker bottle! Robert and Crystal Sikes are two of my best friends and the founders of Keto Brick & Live Savage apparel. Their products and apparel are top-notch quality and I know you’re going to love them as much as I do!   To enter: Subscribe to the MetFlex & Chill podcast Leave a rating and a review mentioning something you learned or took away from this episode. *Note: If you have already left a rating and review for a previous episode, you can still enter this giveaway by taking a screenshot of the episode, posting it in your Instagram story, and tagging @rachelgregory.cns for a chance to win! In this episode, we discuss the truth about sunscreen, red meat and cancer, salt and high blood pressure, dairy, hormone replacement therapy, fat loss and hypothyroidism, and Metabolic Flexibility! “Human beings are supposed to eat low-carb by definition, that's not just a fad or the latest thing, that's actually in our genes.” Dr. Ken Berry Top Takeaways: Approach a health topic from a view of common sense The autoimmune response to the foods we eat is important to consider in cancer growth Low thyroid function can absolutely affect fat loss efforts Doctors have your best interest in mind but YOU need to take responsibility to research and be your own advocate. Show Notes: [3:45] Dr. Ken Berry backstory and general info [4:00] Lies My Doctor Told Me book [5:30] Dr. Ken’s 3 Tests [7:00] Sun exposure, the truth about sunscreen, and melanoma cancer [11:30] Dr. Ken’s theory on what is causing skin cancer, and the autoimmune response to certain foods [15:00] Red meat, does it cause cancer? How are studies performed and approved [20:00] Food frequency questionnaires, are they reliable? [22:00] Salt/sodium phobia, and heart health. Humans need salt to function, we are salty mammals, do not be afraid of salt [25:00] Quality of salt, modern evaporated ocean salt is full of pollutants, ancient salts are better for us as humans [29:30] Iodine in salt? A better natural way to get Iodine in your diet is from seafood, 24 urine best test for Iodine level if a person wants to know [31:30] Dairy, good for adults? What does milk do to your body? Is it normal to be lactose intolerant as an adult? [36:30] There is a naturally addictive substance in dairy, proteins in dairy mimic endorphins [39:00] Hypothyroidism, low thyroid function makes fat loss incredibly slow, TSH is not enough of a check on its own, a full thyroid panel is needed [41:30] Desiccated thyroid supplement, naturally has T4 and T3 [44:00] “It all really comes back to chronic inflammation and chronic hyperinsulinemia as the cause of every chronic disease in humans right now.” [44:30] Myths on Cholesterol, your body makes 70% to 80% of daily cholesterol needed [47:00] Thoughts from Dr. Ken on Metabolic Flexibility and current metabolic state of Americans [53:00] Dr. Ken’s advice on how to start down the path to better health. Do your own research, be your own advocate, then give something a try for three months (low carb, Keto, Carnivore). Also, your doctor is a partner, not your parent, second opinions are important [58:00] Wrap up, Dr. Ken Berry speaking dates, second book coming soon, the “Proper Human Diet” --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).  

Toys! They may or may not come alive at night to fulfill their dark machinations, but there sure are a lot of weird ones. And for Snark Tank, weird things are child's play! Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Troy to learn things that cannot be unlearned about your favorite (and least favorite) childhood playthings. 01:26 - Intro 03:51 - Invention Q&A 09:37 - Trash Begets Trash 1 21:54 - Trash Begets Trash 2 33:10 - Trash Begets Trash 3 41:56 - Untitled Segment 47:59 - Drew's Snack Corner 51:11 - Wrap-Up Troy's show, Better Left Podcast -

Talk to a Dr. Berg Keto Consultant today and get the help you need on your journey (free consultation). Call 1-540-299-1557 with your questions about Keto, Intermittent Fasting or the use of Dr. Berg products. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 9 pm EST. Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm EST. USA Only. Take the Free Keto Mini-Course: bit.ly/KetoMiniCourse Intermittent Fasting Basics: bit.ly/DrBergIF In this podcast, we're going to talk about natural desiccated thyroid, and why some people feel worse when they take it. We're going to be talking about: • Armour • Nature Throid • NP Thyroid These all contain pig thyroid extracts. Why would someone feel worse with something more natural versus something synthetic? It could be because Armour, Nature Throid, and NP Thyroid have additional ingredients that you're reacting to like dextrose or cornstarch. If you have extreme fatigue or flu-like symptoms, you may have Hashimoto's. The majority of people who have hypothyroidism have Hashimoto's. It's almost as if you're allergic to your own thyroid gland. What I would do if I had this condition: • Switch to Synthroid (synthetic T4) • Take Thytrophin PMG (thyroid extract without the hormones) With healthy keto and intermittent fasting, the need for thyroid hormones will go down, and it will help you drop inflammation. You may also want to take vitamin D. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. FACEBOOK: fb.me/DrEricBerg?utm_source=Podcast TWITTER: http://twitter.com/DrBergDC?utm_source=Podcast YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/drericberg123?utm_source=Podcast DR. BERG'S SHOP: https://shop.drberg.com/?utm_source=Podcast MESSENGER: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg?utm_source=Podcast DR. BERG'S VIDEO BLOG: https://www.drberg.com/blog?utm_source=Podcast

Not all back pain comes from a traumatic event. Micro injuries over time build until the back has so much damage that you become symptomatic with pain. This is what happened with our very own leadChiropractic Physician at APMR of Miami, Dr Ben Erb. Dr. Joe and Dr. Buzz talk with Dr. Ben about his personal story of how he got to the point where he was constantly suffering from low back pain and how he has been able to become completely pain free for the last 2 years! For more information regarding the treatments discussed on this episode, please visit our website at www.apmrmiami. com or www.buckeyepmr.com

Dr. Joe sits with former 1stround pick of the 1996 NFL Draft, Duane Clemons, a Defensive End whoplayed for 10 years. Duane explains how he was able to come back from injuries and stay healthytowards the end of his career by utilizing Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression. They then gointo how hehas been able to keep his energy up over the past couple of years with Bio-Identical HormoneReplacement.For more information regarding the treatments discussed on this episode, pleasevisit our website at www.apmrmiami.com

If you suffer from chronic back or neck pain, then you may be a candidate for non-surgical spinal decompression. APMR of Miami has partnered with Disc Centers of America, leaders in treating patients suffering from bulging, herniated and even desiccated discs. Dr. Joe explains how treating patients with High Power Laser Therapy and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression together have helped people across the country. For more information regarding the treatments discussed on this episode, please visit our website at www.apmrmiami.com.

Full Shownotes And Transcript: MelanieAvalon.com/Thyroid 5:40 - Elle's Personal Diet & Health History 8:40 - The Signs And Symptoms Of Hypothyroid Hell 12:30 - Solving Hypothyroidism Yourself 14:50 - How The Thyroid Master Gland Controls Everything (Digestion, Temperature, Energy, Mood, etc.) 19:30 - The Thyroid's Connection To Other Health Issues 25:00 - Thyroid Hormone Foundations 26:40 - Why T4 Converts To T3 28:50 - The Role Of Reverse T3 30:25: Why TSH Is a Faulty Indicator Of Thyroid Status 36:20 - The T3 Comparison To Type 2 Diabetes 39:00 - Hormone Hesitancies 41:45 - Natural Desiccated Thyroid History (NDT) 44:05 - Synthroid 46:15 - Compounded T3 T4 53:35 - NATIVE: Get Safe, Non-Toxic, Effective Deodorant! Go To Nativedeodorant.com And Use The Promo Code MELANIEAVALON For 20% Off Your First Purchase! 59:55 - Thyroid Supplementation And The Feedback Look 1:02:00 - The Role OF T1 and T2 1:03:20 - Dosing: Direct Vs Slow Released T3, NDT, T4 Only 1:05:50 - Testing Temperatures For Thyroid Issues 1:07:15 - Reversing Thyroid Issues With Diet 1:11:20 - The Hashimoto's/ Diet/ Autoimmune Connection 1:15:30 - The Role Of Iron And Ferritin 1:18:10 - The Role Of Selenium 1:19:00 - Are Low Carb Or Keto Diets Detrimental For The Thyroid? 1:24:10 - T3 Levels Vs. Metabolic Rate: Reduced T3 Level Implications 1:27:00 - TSH Suppression On Thyroid Hormone

When it comes to nutrition benefits, clams are interesting creatures. For example, they are a well known as a source of iron.  There are two types of iron - heme and non-heme iron. Heme-iron is more bioavailable, which means it is better absorbed and can be utilized by the body. Clams have both versions of iron, and a 3-ounce serving of clams can provide up to 24 mg of iron. But they are an excellent source of: - Omega-3 fatty acids - Protein - Vitamin A - Niacin - Potassium - Thiamin - Calcium - Thiamine - Folate - Choline - Magnesium - Sodium - Iron - Vitamin B12 - Selenium -Manganese -Vitamin C -Copper - Phosphorus -Riboflavin - Zinc - Vitamin E - Vitamin B6 - Vitamin K The list goes on and on...and my guest on today's show, Craig Dinkel - a supplement formulator, ultra-endurance athlete, altitude specialist and much more - has managed to study and harness the power of clams. On today's show we take a deep dive into clams, his new Altifuel supplement, and much, much more. During our discussion, you'll learn: -About Craig's adventure on the Hardest Hike in America (which we talked about )...4:30 Along the Sierra High route; At altitude (9-12k feet); 33 mountain passes Takes over 3 weeks to finish Pack ultra-light everything Big mistake: Bought ultra-light backpack Not designed to carry as much weight. Excess weight caused strain on lower back and glutes Get the weight higher up (mid-back or higher) Decided to pull out the 3rd day - potentially dangerous situation -Why Craig initially sought the health benefits of clams...19:20 Desiccated liver extract powder great for high-altitude events Clams have highest amount of iron and Vitamin B12 available Clams are a more potent version of the desiccated liver -Concerns about the level of contaminants found in clams...23:45 Use wild, farm-raised clams Small serving (3 oz.) of clams contain 1500% of daily iron intake Heme vs. non-heme iron Great source of minerals High amount of Omega 3 and Vitamin K2 -What Craig combines clams with to get the highest level of efficacy...30:30 Cordyceps, rhodiola, ginkgo biloba Rhodiola crenulata vs. Rosea Maintains sodium pulmonary transport in the body Helps reverse altitude sickness AMS - Acute Mountain Sickness Cordyceps - Oxygen producing capabilities with poly saccharides Why not add blue-green AFA to his ingredients... Strong nootropic effect Helps with muscle recovery Wanted most powerful source to work with blood development; clams superior. Have to pick and choose what you think is the best -Best practices for taking the capsules...43:00 Find lowest dose for highest impact -And much more... Resources from this episode:  -Kifaru backpacks -Altifuel supplement with clam option and liver option -Biotropic Labs  -My previous episodes with Craig Dinkel: Episode Sponsors: -: The Recovery Bundle Contains Kion Flex, Kion Aminos Tablet, LivingFuel SuperEssentials® Omega 3EDA+. Use discount code "bgf10" and receive 10% off your order. -: A “Tart-Sweet” Custom Brew With The HOTTEST Fat Melting And “Skin-Firming” Superfoods In The World. Use code "greenfield" at checkout and receive 20% off your order. -: Stay in ketosis, shred fat off your body, experience sustained energy throughout the day… and… break through plateaus to reach the next level that once felt out of reach. Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Craig or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!

Download my free thyroid resources here: https://www.restartmed.com/start-here Are you currently taking Natural Desiccated thyroid hormone? Maybe you are considering using this medication. Either way, there are some things you should know BEFORE you start using it. Like any medication, NDT is not a perfect medication and it does have some problems. I'm actually a big fan of NDT as a medication and I use it on a lot of my patients, but I am also aware that it isn't perfect and it doesn't work for everyone. Some of these problems include: #1. The formula keeps changing. The inactive ingredients in Armour thyroid, for instance, have changed several times throughout the last decade. Each time they have been changed there have been a number of people in which the medication seems to not be working as well. #2. It isn't always easy to get. Doctors have a bias towards T4 only thyroid medications compared to NDT formulations. NDT, while helpful, can be very difficult to get. #3. The amount of T4 and T3 in each dose is static. The dosing of NDT in each grain is always the same. What if you need more T3 relative to T4? What if your TSH is suppressed while taking NDT but your free thyroid hormones are low? There's no way to increase each component unless you take a new medication. #4. Not everyone responds well to T3. Certain people respond to anxiety, panic attacks, and heart palpitations when taking T3. #5. It may flare up your immune system. Because NDT is animal sourced and contains animal proteins and enzymes there is a small chance that it can flare up your immune system and worsen thyroid function in people with Hashimoto's. #6. Doctors tend to underdose NDT. Most doctors tend to underdose NDT, especially when transitioning patients from T4 to NDT. This is a big problem because many patients who try it aren't taking enough and they never feel "better". Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone production and conversion: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3-conversion-booster/ - For hair loss: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-hair-regrowth-complex/ - For weight management: https://www.restartmed.com/product/gut-bomb-350-billion/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/functional-fuel-complete/ - For gut health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ultra-biotic-x100/ - For energy and adrenal health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/power-b-complex/ I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

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This week, we’re changing it up with a book review! We review The Culinary Crescent: A History of Middle Eastern Cuisine by Peter Heine, which gives readers a lovely overview of the long and storied history of food in the Middle East and among Muslim societies stretching from Turkey to India. We discuss recipes, Faye … Continue reading Desiccated Grapes

Dr. Milner is well published with texts, medical journal articles and studies in cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, oncology, and environmental medicine. Dr. Milner calls his practice “integrated endocrinology” balancing all the endocrine hormones using bio-identical hormone replacement and amino acid neurotransmitter precursors.  Dr. Milner’s articles include treatment protocols for hypothyroidism, ”Hypothyroidism: Optimizing Medication with Slow-Release Compounded Thyroid Replacement” was published in the peer review journal of compounding pharmacists, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding.  In this interview, the following topics are discussed: Starving in the midst of plenty Slow release T3 and T4 Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism or Graves Disease Often RAI leads to hypothyroidism Visiting a naturopath while being treated by traditional endocrinologist TSH suppression for thyroid cancer patients Ordering blood tests of TSH, Free T4, Free T4, and reverse T3 Converting T4 into T3 Slow released T3 Manufactured T3 is not slow release 2005 article was published 150,000 pharmacist in U.S., and about 5,000 are compounding Slow release blends are the same T4 from Synthroid and T3 from Cytomel Slow release agent is hydroxypropyl melanose Side effects of too much T3 or T4 The risk is compounder error or inconsistency Binder sensitivity is another reason for compounding Desiccated thyroid hormone compared to slow release Auto-immune disease and desiccated treatment Overwhelming response to slow release is when patients symptoms of hypothyroidism alleviate A small percentage of people do not do better on slow release Basel body temperatures 96.5 temperature in the morning, and hypothyroid symptoms is a concern in regard to treatment Testing temperature in the morning, ideally done using mercury thermometer How to use temperature testing as an indicator of hypothyroidism Body temp should be over 97.8 first thing in the morning Hypothyroidism will be overweight and difficult to lose weight, and brain fog, sluggish, dry skin, hair loss, Eating well, active, and weight gain Hypoglycemic or adrenal overload and low body temperature High cortisol levels Standard of care of Cytomel in contrast with conventional endocrinologist T3 has a short half life Half life — How long does it take a drug to bring blood levels to normal levels?  Half life of T3 is up to 70 days Starving in the midst of plenty with T4 Insurance coverage of slow release T3 — T4 Cost of slow release T3 — T4 is approximately $40 monthly Most important testing for TT patient is checking parathyroid gland status — and their role in calcium function Important to measure calcium for TT patients Caution about soy, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and calcium and thyroid hormone When to thyroid replacement hormone — first thing in the morning, 1 hour before eating, T4 replacement before bed — advantages to more stable levels Slow release, combination therapy, should be taken in the morning Estrogen deficiency Brief summaries of the following symptoms: painful feet, dizziness, fatigue, hair loss, iron deficiency, chronic pain, tyrosine turning into dopamine and then adrenaline, sleep problems and anxiety and hypothyroidism, insomnia and cortisone and adrenaline at nigh and DHEA, cortisol measured throughout the day, muscle spasms, Avoid refined sugar and high amounts of alcohol Drink more water Caution: food and its importance: smoothies and soluble fiber — fiber interacts with nutrients.    Avoid this, as it effects absorption of medications Emotional attachment to disease — fixation and complaining without making changes.  NOTES International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists 75: Fat, Foggy, and Depressed After Thyroidectomy? You May Benefit From T3, with Dr. Antonio Bianco from Rush University 19: Hypothyroidism – Moving From Fat, Foggy & Fatigued to Feeling Fit & Focused with Elle Russ Hypothyroidism: Optimizing Therapy with Slow-Release Compounded Thyroid Replacement  

Some great questions answered this week about medication, does CoQ10 affect medication, does your thyroid powder come from China? what is a flare? How to deal with a flare?

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This is lesson #9 in my thyroid beginner series and today it's all about NDT or natural desiccated thyroid! So what is NDT? Stands for Natural Desiccated Thyroid. This thyroid medication is porcine-derived which means it comes from the thyroid gland of pigs. It contains both the active T3 thyroid hormone and the inactive thyroid hormone T4. The ratio of T4 to T3 is around 76% T4 to 23% T3 which is roughly similar to the same amount that your thyroid gland produces naturally of 80:20. NDT is felt to be safer and more natural than other synthetic hormones such as Synthroid or Levothyroxine and other people believe it's the best thyroid medication. But is that actually true? There may be some truth to it, but your main goal should be to always find the best thyroid medication for YOU. Some of the problems with NDT include: - Many people take too much thyroid hormone which may cause issues - Dosing is static which means you can’t tweak the T4 and T3 concentrations. - May lead to variations in free T3 & Free T4 levels. - Symptoms arise from the use of T3 which can be difficult to manage in some patients. - May be hard to break down for some patients in the intestines due to fillers or dyes. - May lead to immunogenic reaction (may not be ideal for patients with Hashimoto’s) So with that in mind, who should use NDT? I've come up with a quick list below: - Those who have failed T4 medication. - Those with low free T3 levels (usually need a T3 medication). - Those who are post-thyroidectomy. This isn't an all-inclusive list but it should really help to get you started and determine if NDT is right for you! Hey guys! I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. I take a personalized/functional medicine approach to management of conditions. I'm not accepting patients but you can learn more and get plenty of information on my blog! You can learn more about high-quality supplements that I create (and personally use) here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ You can find more general information on my site here: https://www.restartmed.com/ If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care. Do you have any topics or video ideas? Please say so in the comments below!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode52 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle Elle Russ is a writer and host of the popular Primal Blueprint Podcast. She is the leading voice of thyroid health in the fast-growing Paleo, Primal, and Ancestral Health Movements. Originally from downtown Chicago, Elle lives and plays in Malibu, CA. You can learn more about her at ElleRuss.com Elle wrote The Paleo Thyroid Solution after consulting with over two dozen endocrinologists, internal medicine specialists, and general practice MDs...but her thyroid condition was only getting worse - and nothing from doctors resembled a solution, or even hope. Exasperated and desperate, Elle took control of her own health and resolved two severe bouts of hypothyroidism on her own – including an acute Reverse T3 problem. Through a devoted paleo/primal lifestyle, intensive personal experimentation, and a radically modified approach to thyroid hormone replacement therapy…Elle went from fat, foggy, and fatigued – to fit, focused, and full of life! Listen to Find Out How To Get Elle's FREE Thyroid Guide!!! 3:04 -Elle's Story & The Problem With Diagnosing Thyroid Problems Today 9:50 - Self-Diagnosing Thyroid Problems With Temps 11:25 - How The Thyroid Works 19:50 - What Lab Markers You Need To Get Tested 21:10 - Conventional T4 Medications Vs Natural Desiccated Thyroid 30:04 - Listener Q&A: Stephanie  - My doctor is concerned about IF affecting adrenally, thyroid and hormone levels? 30:00 - Listener Q&A: Sallie  - Does IF put too much stress on the adrenals and the whole adrenal/thyroid complex? 32:10 - Listener Q&A: Alessandra  - Is an IF lifestyle okay for someone hypothyroidism?  45:30 -The Importance Of Not Going Too Hard 47:10 - The Significance of Cortisol, Stress And Being Kind To Your Body 47:10 - Listener Q&A:  - The Significance of Stress, Finding the Root Of The Problem, Doing Less Rather Than More, & Loving Your Your Body   Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Winning the Archibald Prize as Guy Maestri did in 2009 would be a defining moment in most artist’s careers, but he is quick to cite physical immersion in the landscape as revolutionary to his painting practice. It’s easy to gloss over the history of plein-air as a European tradition, born of gentle grasses and mild sunlight. Practiced in Australia, away from the slip of green coastline, plein-air demands rigor of vast dimensions. For Maestri, the material and temporal challenges of extended painting sessions in the hard country around Hill End, Wilcannia and Broken Hill has been instrumental in a new understanding of local art histories and ecologies, as well as the atmospheric and elemental qualities of landscape. Beholden to intimacies of place, the artist stakes out a subtle void or stillness in these dry landscapes without surrendering his animated, almost kinetic approach to paint. Masquerading as a shady retreat, the studio retains its disciplinarian attitude but demands a different kind of focus. Here the void is more theatrical, Maestri’s compositions orchestrated with operatic tempo. Desiccated road-kill (the anti-trophy of inland highways) perform as contemporary Gothic vanitas, shot through with equal measure of beauty and pathos, the eye and the heart facing off. A graduate of the National Art School, Maestri won the 2014 Kings School Art Prize and the 2013 Premier’s Plein Air Painting Prize. He is a regular finalist in the Wynne Prize for Landscape at the Art Gallery of NSW and his work is held in several public collections, including the National Portrait Gallery and Parliament House collections. Topics Discussed In This Episode: His experience studying at The National Art School in Sydney Education in the arts Exploring mediums within your artistic practice How his work has evolved over the years His paintings of road kill Discussing self portraiture How he began experimenting with sculptures His process creating his sculptures Morbid curiosities Wes Anderson www.artistdecoded.com

Dr. Susanne Breen is a board certified naturopathic physician. She completed her medical training at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) after initial medical studies at the Oregon Health Sciences University in conventional medicine.  Healing, she discovered, required more than medication or even natural remedies. Her inspiration came from her advanced studies at NUNM in gastroenterology, including Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), where she learned about the root causes of her personal health challenges. She read Breaking the Vicious Cycle, changed her diet, found direction from practitioners and started her path to health. She brings her personal experience and training to help others do the same. Dr. Breen completed a residency with Dr. Gary Weiner at Pearl Natural Health and continues to see patients at this location.  Her training and expertise in the areas of IBD/IBS, thyroid health, bio-identical hormones, gynecology, IV therapy, herbal, nutritional and lifestyle changes offers people a holistic, integrative and comprehensive model of care. Dr. Breen is a wife and mother of two children.  She enjoys living in the Pacific Northwest where she hikes, snow skis, and gardens.  She has a special love for animals, including her two cats, fermented foods and Tabata workouts. In this episode, the following topics are discussed: Fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, anxiety, and depression. Sub-clinical hypothyroidism Standard range for TSH has changed over the years, .5 - 1.5 TSH is optimal Armour Thyroid vs Levothyroxine If antibodies are involved than it is most likely related to the gut Getting off thyroid medication Testing: TSH, free T3 T4, TPO antibodies, reverse T3 Getting motivated and inspired by fixing thyroid Selenium Iodine Thyroid supplements Treating fertility Hair loss and levothyoxine Joint pain and levothyroxine  Nature vs Armour Magnesium interfering with T4 Analysis of gut and assessment: bad breath, burping, etc. Stool testing for SIBO Progesterone and testosterone Testing for adrenal fatigue through saliva throughout the day Cortisol secretion related to grief or stress Desiccated bovine adrenal Graves’ disease and testosterone fix Breath tests and pathogens Microflora Digestive and thyroid health are connected Bowel movement frequency and constipation Whole foods and unprocessed foods Sugar, inflammation, and heart disease Homemade yogurt and cow’s milk and removing lactose, fixing bloating Food allergy testing Achy joints, painful feet, anemia, cramping, testosterone and estrogen, neuro-therapy, ozone therapy, acupuncture, blood flow, dizziness, hydration, lyme disease, and muscle spasms. NOTES: Mysymotoms.com Susanne Breen, N.D.

The brilliant Dr. Shari Caplan joins me today to talk about  hormone imbalances and much, much more. She’ll go into depth about different hormones, various conditions related to them, and what sorts of treatment options are available. Believe it or not, a simple hormone imbalance may be causing you to burn 300 fewer calories a day, leading to weight gain and difficulty with weight loss. She has dedicated much of her career to studying hormonal issues, and she’s here to share her wisdom with you! Connect With Dr. Caplan: Vitalitymd.com Dr. Shari Caplan on Facebook Dr. Shari Caplan on LinkedIn @vitalitymdtor on Twitter The Mission Log: [02:44] - Dr. Caplan starts off by sharing a little about herself. She walks us through her career, from her conventional training in medicine to how she decided to shift into dealing with hormonal issues. [06:03] - What is the biggest issue that Dr. Caplan tends to see with women and hormones? She most often sees perimenopausal women, she answers. [09:12] - Dr. Caplan discusses whether perimenopause can start as early as a woman’s 20s. She also explains that menopause is a retroactive diagnosis. [13:15] - We learn about the main hormones and the powerful effects that they can have on us, especially when their levels are off. [17:16] - How fast can Dr. Caplan diagnose a patient and be able to treat them with the correct hormones? [19:02] - Orion points out that Dr. Caplan is nonjudgmental and works with her clients where they are, instead of trying to make them do more than they’re ready for. [19:47] - What is the difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones? [22:26] - Dr. Caplan talks about how she figures out exactly what to give each of her patients. It’s complicated, she explains, because it’s a moving target. [26:00] - Dr. Caplan discusses the role of detoxification pathways in what she does. [27:11] - Does Dr. Caplan think that hormonal imbalance affects the same percentages of men and women? As she answers, Dr. Caplan discusses some of the differences between men and women in this regard. [29:22] - We learn more about what Dr. Caplan meant about women coming to her with different kinds of stories. [30:25] - Can you restore your hormonal balance, or do you need to take supplements for the rest of your life? [31:12] - Dr. Caplan talks about some of the supplements and herbs she recommends for certain patients. [34:35] - We hear about thyroid issues, with Dr. Caplan explaining some of the symptoms of having low thyroid. She then explains how doctors check for this, and why the standard blood test may not give you the full picture. [37:50] - Dr. Caplan offers a visual metaphor to explain why you can have low thyroid function even if you have normal test results. [39:13] - Orion talks about her mom’s thyroid condition, then Dr. Caplan explains why one might have symptoms despite being treated. [41:01] - Is it possible to cure your thyroid naturally? [42:22] - Dr. Caplan talks about what adrenal fatigue is, and how you can combat it. [46:09] - Orion takes a moment to rave about the breadth of services available at Dr. Caplan’s clinic. Dr. Caplan then talks about her vision for the future of her clinics. [47:13] - What types of IVs does Dr. Caplan use at her clinic? [48:21] - You have to pick and choose your supplements, Dr. Caplan explains, and it can be a rotating system. [49:19] -  What are Dr. Caplan’s three top tips for living a stellar life? 1. Follow your dreams. 2. Do something you’re passionate about. 3. Optimize your health through diet, nutrition,and stress management. [49:38] - If people want to learn more about Dr. Caplan or her clinic, where can they go? Links and Resources: Vitalitymd.com Dr. Shari Caplan on Facebook Dr. Shari Caplan on LinkedIn The Women’s Health Initiative Estrogen-Alone Study The Women’s Health Initiative Estrogen-Plus-Progestin Study Progesterone Provera Marketing Speak The Optimized Geek Estrogen Testosterone Polycystic ovaries Cortisol Thyroid hormones Insulin Insulin resistance Bioidentical hormones Synthetic hormones Estrone Vitex (Chasteberry) NAC (N-acetylcysteine) Hypothyroidism TSH T3 and T4 Thyroid antibodies Reverse T3 Thyroiditis Hashimoto’s Desiccated thyroid Adrenal fatigue Ashwagandha Mucuna Maca CILTEP Excelerol          

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*Get ready for an inspiring, honest, emotional, and heartfelt show with Dr. Al Danenberg.* Dr. Danenberg has been a periodontist in South Carolina for 44 years, dealing with gum and mouth disease, and appreciating the role of gut health as the centerpiece of healing and wellness. He is also one of the earliest certified Primal Health Coaches ( http://primalhealthcoach.com ) , and is considered a poster boy for ancestral living in the older age groups. However, Dr. Al’s health journey has come with some major ordeals that he will detail in this show. You’ll learn about the incredible transformation he experienced after switching to a Paleo diet at the age of 66. He explains that this total lifestyle change was actually a much needed and necessary method for healing as he walks us through the reasons that led to this change (having a stroke and later being diagnosed with cancer). He talks about watching weight drop off his body - to the point of 30-something pounds - over the course of two years, and how he was able to finally ditch the seven medications that his physicians had prescribed to him (not to mention claimed he needed to take for the rest of his life!). You’ll learn the unbelievable and inspiring story of how Dr. Al went from being diagnosed with cancer to being cancer-free. He explains his decision to say no to chemotherapy (which was insisted on by his doctor) and he clues us in on fascinating facts from many compelling studies that support the idea that a strict animal based diet, with no need for pharmaceutical drugs, is actually the most effective method of resolving chronic and cancerous health issues. Interestingly, he became intrigued by an animal based diet in early 2020 and has been following and advocating that strategy for over a year. Dr. Al does a great job of explaining the link between gut function and overall health (especially periodontal disease) and how eating an animal-based diet can help you heal from gut dysfunction that you may not even be aware of. The show ends with Dr. Al commenting on the 10 innovative health tips he himself follows to protect himself and continue to thrive. His bottom line is ultimately to put the most emphasis on having a robust immune system. Here is a great list he has generously shared of his top 10 health tips: *10 Health Tips From Dr. Al Danenberg* 1. *Eat a healthy diet:* I follow my animal-based diet, which I call the Better Belly Blueprint. It is an organic, gluten-free, nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory eating plan. I  consume a fat-to-protein ratio measured in grams of approximately 2:1 per meal. I eat when I’m hungry and drink when I’m thirsty. I occasionally eat some plants (no more  than 10% by volume of a plate of food) that are low in phytates, oxalates, and lectins. I  also cycle out of ketosis once a week by eating approximately 100 grams of carbs for  that one day to maintain my Metabolic Flexibility. 2. *Fortify my gut and maintain an intact gut epithelial barrier:* I take 2 caps of  MegasporeBiotic (from Microbiome Labs). I also take 2 caps of TerraFlora Deep  Immune, which also stimulates the production of interferons (IFNs) as well as activates downstream immune cells to support my immune system (from Enviromedica). 3. *Support my bone:* I take 6 caps of OsteoVegan (from NuMedica), 2 caps of  Megaquinone K2-7 (from Microbiome Labs), and 5,000 IU of Vitamin D3 (from NatureWise). *4. Help repair my mitochondria:* I use PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy  using the PureWave PEMF mat first thing in the morning for 30-minutes at setting “Basis – 1”, afternoon session for 30-minutes at setting “Basis – 5”, and at bedtime for  30-minutes at setting “Basis – 1”. *5. Assure animal-based nutrients from organs for my cells* : I take 5 caps of Desiccated  Organ Complex and 4 caps of Desiccated Bone Marrow (from Enviromedica). *6. Control pain:* I take 200 mg or 400 mg of ibuprofen rarely and only when necessary. *7. Target specific proteins involved in my cancer* : I take one human-derived  monoclonal antibody immunotherapy. Darzalex ** attacks a specific protein on the  surface of malignant plasma cells. Along with Darzalex, I am given premeds (Tylenol,  Benadryl, and Decadron) only the day of the injection to limit any side effects. *8. Help prevent colds and flu:* I use a Bee Propolis Mouth Spray 4 times a day if I feel any  “scratchiness” in my throat (from Beekeeper’s Naturals). *9. Strengthen my body:* I do arm and leg stretches daily. Based on the condition of my bones, I do modified push ups and modified squats several days a week. Also, I walk one mile outside every day, weather permitting. *10. Reduce stress:* I meditate and practice diaphragmatic breathing as well as progressive, total body muscle relaxation. *TIMESTAMPS:* Brad’s guest has an amazing story of changing his lifestyle to remedy his health problems. He’d had a stroke and was diagnosed with cancer. [02:16] Al found a place that totally changed his life: his diet, his weight, his need for medication. [07:36] Al discovered a pain in his shoulder that turned out to be diagnosed as terminal cancer! [10:32] The cancer caused many fractures. Al describes how he dealt with that. [18:35] While he was placed in hospice to die, a hurricane came and amazingly, he began to recover. [21:31] Al is suspicious that the cancer may have started all the way back in dental school. [26:07] By rejecting the idea of chemotherapy, Al needed to plan what would be his quality of life and did much research.  [29:40] Integrative medicine is the answer. Doctors could get in trouble recommending the dietary changes that helped Al. [34:04] Al’s concept of being more integrated and holistic with the understanding that he wants to have a strong immune system to heal my body as naturally as he can, not curing anything but healing the body is the essence of what he’s trying to do. [36:56] What are so few people interested in making these lifestyle changes? [38:21] You are not a believer until it hits you emotionally. [44:11] In the US population about 94 percent has some dental disease and don’t know it. [46:25] Gut health is the emerging centerpiece of preventative medicine and health. [52:36] What tips can Al give the listener who wants to turn their health around? [53:31] Even though Al is primarily on the carnivore diet, he puts in some carbs about once a week to maintain metabolic flexibility. [59:04] You need to develop alpha diversity which is the diversity of species of microbes and bacteria. [01:01:26] There is mitochondria treatment with pulse electromagnetic field therapy. [01:06:08] Al is a big fan of animal organ supplements, meditation, breathing, ridding stress. [01:13:11] Everybody needs to know there are well-documented options when you are confronted with disease. 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