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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 14:51

Episode 20: Approach to a Low TSH

Endocrinology Review

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 7:25

Send us a textHello and welcome to this episode. Today we will be discussing an approach to a low TSH. We will be going over 2 review studies from The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism and then Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. But first today's question: A 50-year-old postmenopausal woman with no other notable history presenting with palpitations, frequent bowel movements, and tremors. She has no family history of thyroid dysfunction. She has mild tachycardia. Her thyroid gland is 20 g and nontender to palpation. Her TSH is < 0.1. What is the best next step in evaluating this patient?A Thyrotropin receptor antibodiesB Check Total T4C Check Free T4 and T3D Thyroid US And the answer is T4 and Total T3. These questions, while seemingly simple, are actually guaranteed on board exams. Initial thyroid function evaluation should start with TSH. In this case the TSH is low and there is clinical suspicion for hyperthyroidism. If TSH is suppressed, the immediate next step is to check T4 and T3 to confirm and further characterize the thyroid dysfunction (overt vs subclinical). This is worth repeating: investigating the cause of the suppressed TSH by checking thyroid hormones is important in determining how to proceed with evaluation and treatment. In this question, checking the Free T4 is favored over total T4 because Total T4 levels can be affected by alterations in binding proteins. Checking T4 only is not sufficient because there are cases of isolated T3 thyrotoxicosis. Ordering receptor antibodies or starting treatment are premature at this point. Thyroid US is not a routine part of the diagnostic algorithm to hyperthyroidism. For this case, an iodine uptake scan could be performed to differentiate thyroiditis from true hyperthyroidism, but this would not be the best next step in this question. An Approach to Low TSHIf the T4 and T3 level are normal, repeat TSH, T4, and T3 in 6-8 weeks before giving a diagnosis. When TSH suppression is transient, most times thyroid dysfunction will be resolved in this time. A suppressed TSH that is not normalized in this period requires more investigation. Low TSH can be differentiated by level of TSH suppression such as mild (TSH 0.1 – 0.4 mIU/L) milli-international units per liter and complete TSH suppression TSH < 0.1 mIU/L. It is unclear the incidence of low TSH within the population but in a representative sample of the US without known thyroid condition that 0.7% of patients had suppressed TSH (< 0.1 mU/L) and 1.8% of patients had a TSH level below the reference range (< 0.4 mU/L) It can be helpful to think of the etiologies of low TSH 1) in their relation to the pituitary/hypothalamus or 2) in terms of accuracy of the assay measurement / drug effect Relationship to Pituitary/Hypothalamus· Category #1: low TSH due to an appropriate pituitary response to high thyroid hormone, the pituitary is actively attempting to reduce thyroid hormone production because of advanced or early elevated thyroid hormone levels In this category differentiating the source of the excess thyroid hormone can be helpful· #1 Excess endogenous thyroid hormone production from multinodular goiter, autonomous thyroid nodule, Graves' disease,· #2 Exogenous thyroid hormone commonly from excess levothyroxine supplementation (iatrogenic or intentional in context of high risk thyroid cancer) or ingestion of natural thyroid preparations (athletic performance and integrative health) – in these cases exogenous T4 is suppressing TSSupport the show

Ep. 187 How to Lose Weight With Hypothyroidism

Vanessa G Fitcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 37:11

A hypothyroid diagnosis can feel like a death sentence to your weight loss goals... We're going to get a little nerdy today and talk about some intermediate to advanced physiology and thyroid health topics but don't be intimated especially if you suspect you have a thyroid issue or can't seem to lose weight no matter how many calories you slash. First, your thyroid gland is your master metabolism regulator. What is hypothyroidism? An underactive thyroid. The thyroid gland doesnt produce enough thyroid hormone. Some common symptoms include: Chronic fatigue, Puffy face, Always feeling cold, Unexplained weight gain, Constipation, Muscle weakness or cramps, Hair loss/hair won't grow, Dry skin, Depression, and poor concentration. The problem is that most doctors only check TSH and diagnose off of that, but it can be prevented by checking a full thyroid panel! A Full thyroid panel would be checking these specific markers: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, TPO/TgA antibodies, and sometimes will also check iron. We'll dive into why these markers are important to check and what to do after you're armed with this knowledge! Time Stamps: (1:32) Moving Into Fall (3:00) Hypothyroidism (9:07) Full Bloodwork Panel (12:58) When Doctors Look At TSH (23:19) T4 to T3 (27:42) What To Work On With This Knowledge---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

23 Lab Tests in Menopause and What They Tell You

The Flipping 50 Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 52:00

In this episode I'm sharing my recent lab test, 23 lab tests in menopause, to be exact. I'll share why so many, how often, what I'll learn from them. If you're at a loss for what to order or really, what you need and want a doctor to run this will help. Connecting the dots is not always easy! Though I ran almost all of these as a part of writing You Still Got It, Girl! Almost a decade ago, by ordering self-directed labs and doing the research to interpret them and take actions to either follow up with a physician or to consider dietary, exercise, and natural solutions that would improve results, I recommend you utilize a physician who's willing to and not threatened by your desire to learn more about the what, why and when for these tests. You know how you feel and what's right for you. Hopefully you're not settling for less than feeling great. Signs that you're not doing okay, in spite of your efforts include unexplained weight gain, inability to lose it, feeling lethargic/tired either on a regular basis or after exercise. Add to that insomnia, dizziness, brain fog, gut issues, and so many more. Having a basic understanding of the tests, that often are not ordered by Western trained docs, and why you want them, may help you be a detective and an advocate for your own health. Recent Lab Tests in Menopause Fasting Glucose Fasting levels above 125 are indicative of diabetes. Those 100-125 indicate prediabetes. Knowing this is helpful for monitoring your habits. A continuous blood glucose monitor can be a fantastic tool for you. https://www.flippingfifty.com/myglucose Fasting Insulin Metabolism issues or weight loss resistance are good reasons to check fasting insulin (beyond just fasting glucose). Insulin resistance can promote additional weight gain. A1C This number can indicate how well controlled sugar levels have been over the past 3 months and also can indicate a prediabetic or diabetic condition. Serum Ferritin Reliable indicator of body's iron stores. Low or very high ferritin may have a condition that results in fatigue. Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy This is important for energy and gaining muscle, particularly fast twitch muscle, as well as energy. Falling into “norms” is under optimal levels so this one can be important for women in midlife and beyond to know. Uric acid Optimal levels may support antioxidant activity but too high can be linked to oxidative stress. Vitamin A Concentrations of uric acid and vitamin A are closely associated. This test may be used to indicate a reason why uric acid levels are high. CRP A major marker of inflammation. Risk of disease increases significantly with high CRP. A Fasting Lipid Panel Looking at cholesterol, LDL, HDL and the total/HDL ratio can tell you what's happening in your body. It might be genetic, lifestyle or also occurring during menopause as the body generates more cholesterol to attempt to produce hormones. Free Testosterone This is the testosterone immediately available. Can support weight loss and improve memory and strength. Testosterone Elevated testosterone can lead to hair growth, acne, moodiness. But too low can lead to difficulty gaining muscle and bone density. DHEA-S Your precursor to the sex hormones and also an indicator of adrenal function. Variety of Lab Tests in Menopause Estradiol Check for optimal levels for some women, confirming they're in menopause and for others like me doing hormone replacement, that hormone levels are optimized. Estrone The estrogen product after menopause. Progesterone Can lower post menopause and make sleep and relaxing harder. Thyroid Hormone Tests TSH Released by your brain to signal your thyroid gland. It can be used to monitor dosing of your thyroid medication or as a screening test for the presence of thyroid disease. Free T4 The thyroid makes predominately T4. Free T4 is what your body uses to make the active thyroid hormone called free T3. These are advanced biomarker tests, not routinely done, but very helpful to determine if the thyroid can be affecting how you feel. Free T3 Symptoms (constipation, weight gain, tiredness, low libido) of low thyroid may be missed (passed off as normal or something else) unless the active thyroid hormone (free T3) is measured. High levels may indicate hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include fatigue, anxiety, sudden weight loss, rapid heartbeat, irritability, more frequent bowel movements, difficulty sleeping, sweating and tremors. Free T3 is an advanced screening biomarker that helps screen routinely missed thyroid issues. TPA (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies) Thyroid disease has become very common and we can often pick up inflammation in the thyroid years before the thyroid fails. This is important because natural interventions may help reverse the inflammation of the thyroid gland. TA (Thyroglobulin Antibodies) This test can be positive in people with inflammation of the thyroid gland, and it can be seen years before complete thyroid failure – giving you time to take action! Reverse T 3 Reverse T3 is the storage form of the active thyroid hormone. Many conditions can cause you to store thyroid instead of use it as active free T3. If your reverse T3 is high then you may need to address the reasons why. Broader Selection of Lab Tests in Menopause **FSH (**Follicle-stimulating hormone) Levels of this hormone indicate phases of hormones including puberty, reproduction and menopause. Levels rise significantly after menopause. ****This test can be helpful for someone who isn't sure what's happening or wants to confirm levels are dropping. **SHBG **(**Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) SHBG is used to keep excessive free estrogen out of the blood stream, looking at these levels can help identify if hormone control health habits can improve your overall health. Sex hormone binding globulin is a protein mainly produced by the liver, and studies show that diets high in simple sugars cause the liver to produce less SHBG. Low levels of SHBG are seen in obesity, prediabetes, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Other Tests Total Cortisol Early morning cortisol screen for adrenal gland function. 4 Sample Saliva Test Measures throughout the day to get a more accurate picture of your stress hormone pattern. ACTH Stimulation Test Administered by a physician to test response Omega 3 and 3/6 Index For muscle and joint aches and pains, and brain health, knowing your omega 3 and 6 index can help you improve overall health and decrease inflammation. Food Sensitivity Testing Depending on which level of comprehensive test you do, you can test for 90 common food sensitivities (or more) and learn what is low, moderate, and highly sensitive for you. Avoiding moderate and higher food sensitivities for 3 months while also taking extra care of your gut can help reduce symptoms of gas, bloating, or other digestive issues stemming from leaky gut situation. Adding probiotics, glutamine, oregano oil and foods known to support gut bacteria can all help improve the gut before attempting to reintroduce. GI-Map For gut issues that aren't resolved with dietary changes, scores will tell you your gut bacteria levels and which may be out of balance so you can choose very specific probiotics to help rebalance, as you avoid foods that show moderate and high on your sensitivity results. Other Episodes You Might Like: When Exercise & Diet Aren't Working: Which Lab Tests Should I Get?: https://www.flippingfifty.com/which-lab-tests/ Adrenal Fatigue Talk with the Hip Hop Energy Doc, Tricia Pingel: https://www.flippingfifty.com/adrenal-fatigue-talk/ Is a Food Sensitivity Getting in the Way of Your Fitness After 50? https://www.flippingfifty.com/is-a-food-sensitivity-getting-in-the-way-of-your-fitness-after-50/ Resources: **Link to Ultimate Assessment: https://www.flippingfifty.com/store** https://www.flippingfifty.com/store/coaching-programs/private-coaching-90-min/

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Back to the Basics Podcast Episode 2: Thyroid Disease

Back to The Basics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 22:54

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Back to The Basics Episode 1: My Journey Into Medicine

Back to The Basics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 27:41

In this video, Dr Cassie Smith shares ways to improve your health and address common thyroid issues including Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and Graves. Further she explains the importance of checking proper thyroid lab tests (Free T3 and Free T4 levels), the role of the thyroid gland, and how thyroid hormones affect various functions in the body. Additionally she discusses the impact of inflammation, stress, sleep, and other factors on thyroid health. Finally, Dr Cassie Smith summarizes practical steps to optimize your thyroid function and overall well-being. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:21 Thyroid Hormones and Cellular Function 05:25 How People's Symptoms Matter 08:16 Reverse T3 and Energy Wasting 08:50 Insulin Resistance 11:39 Factors Affecting T3 Absorption 14:10 Diagnosing and Treating Thyroid Disorders 16:12 Body's Symptoms and Gut Health 17:22 Addressing Inflammation and Root Causes The information presented, including any materials discussed, referenced, or linked, within this podcast are for general educational purposes only—NOT the practice of medicine. No doctor-patient relationship is formed from you listening to this podcast or utilizing any of the information provided. I am a doctor, but I am not talking to you as your doctor. The information provided is not intended to diagnose or treat health problems, or take the place of the professional medical care provided by your doctor. If you are experiencing any health problems—including problems you believe have been touched upon in any respect within this podcast—you should consult your doctor about the problems without delay. You may ask your doctor whether he or she believes the information I have provided would be helpful to you, but you should still consult your doctor immediately and follow his or her medical advice as your treating physician. I'm just here to provide you basic knowledge about the issues we discuss so you are more aware of them and can better discuss them with your doctor. That's why we call it “back to the basics”! Join me on the next episode as we continue our journey!

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COMPLETE Wellness Panel Breakdown: How Other Blood Markers Influence and are Influenced By Thyroid Hormones

The Thyroidless Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 62:51

Dr. Rebecca Warren takes you beyond the surface of standard thyroid panels to unveil the comprehensive lab work that can revolutionize your understanding of your body's health. With her personal journey as a backdrop, Dr. Warren passionately advocates for a deeper dive into the labs that hold the secrets to your well-being. This episode is a masterclass, revealing: - The significance of a complete thyroid panel and the wealth of information it provides for those with or without a thyroid - The profound impact of iron, ferritin, and vitamin B12 on thyroid health, and the symptoms of their deficiencies that mimic thyroid imbalances - The critical role of homocysteine, vitamin D, fasting insulin, A1C, triglycerides, and C-reactive protein in assessing overall health and their intricate connection to thyroid function - The importance of a Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) in monitoring immune response and metabolic health Dr. Warren doesn't just list the tests; she delves into the 'whys' and 'hows,' equipping you with the knowledge to understand and act upon your results. This episode empowers you to take control of your health narrative, to remove the unnecessary burdens, and to climb towards wellness with a lighter load. NEXT STEPS: For those eager to learn more and take charge of their health, Dr. Warren's updated Thyroid eBook will soon be available. Make sure to subscribe to her newsletter at: https://www.drswarren.com/thyroidlabsguide to receive this invaluable resource for free. To connect with a supportive community and gain further insights into thyroid health, consider joining the Thyroid Inner Circle membership group: https://www.drswarren.com/thyroidmembership Want to find out the different ways to work with me? Check out: https://www.drswarren.com/thyroid Don't forget to subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with anyone on their thyroid health journey. Your path to understanding and optimizing your health starts here. --- Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a licensed physician for any medical concerns. Statements and views expressed in this podcast, including those of Dr. Warren, do not represent medical advice. The podcast and its host are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from information provided. Opinions of guests are their own, and the podcast does not endorse or take responsibility for guest statements. Guests may have interests in products or services mentioned.

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Do Your Thyroid Levels Actually Require Medication?

Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition and Functional Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 34:03

Wondering what the thyroid levels from your thyroid lab test mean? I'll break down what the different thyroid hormones indicate and dispel some misconceptions about which levels actually require medication. If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments! Watch/Read Next… Optimal Thyroid Levels: https://drruscio.com/optimal-thyroid-levels Hyperthyroidism vs Hypothyroidism: https://drruscio.com/hyperthyroidism-vs-hypothyroidism/ Early Signs of Thyroid Problems: https://drruscio.com/what-are-early-warning-signs-of-thyroid-problems/ How to Get Off Thyroid Medication Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/ Thyroid & Hair Loss: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-hair-loss/ Why Your Thyroid Diagnosis Might Be a MISDiagnosis: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-diagnosis/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro to the thyroid 03:57 TSH 05:02 Free T4 05:59 Free T3 07:07 TPO (thyroid antibodies) 08:13 Hashimoto's 10:00 TG (thyroglobulin) 12:58 Defining hypothyroidism 13:27 Defining hyperthyroidism 13:48 The grey area “Sluggish thyroid” 18:07 Treatments 20:20 Where symptoms can come from 24:25 Thyroid lab interpretation guide Featured Studies Physiology, Thyroid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30137850/ Serum TSH, T(4), and thyroid antibodies in the United States population (1988 to 1994): National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11836274/ Serum thyrotrophin and circulating thyroglobulin and thyroid microsomal antibodies in a Finnish population: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/760358/ The prevalence of undiagnosed thyroid disorders in a previously iodine-deficient area: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14558922/ Hypothyroidism Prevalence in the United States: A Retrospective Study Combining National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and Claims Data, 2009-2019: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36466005/ Correlation between sonography and antibody activity in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24154902/ Laboratory Testing in Thyroid Conditions - Pitfalls and Clinical Utility: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30215224/ Hashimoto thyroiditis: an evidence-based guide to etiology, diagnosis and treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35243857/ Anti-Thyroperoxidase Antibody Levels >500 IU/ml Indicate a Moderately Increased Risk for Developing Hypothyroidism in Autoimmune Thyroiditis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27607246/ Hyperthyroidism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32206604/ Subclinical Hypothyroidism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30725655/ Transient high thyroid stimulating hormone and hypothyroidism incidence during follow up of subclinical hypothyroidism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34879182/ Association of Thyroid Hormone Therapy With Quality of Life and Thyroid-Related Symptoms in Patients With Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30285179/ Treating hypothyroidism is not always easy: When to treat subclinical hypothyroidism, TSH goals in the elderly, and alternatives to levothyroxine monotherapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34766382/ Symptoms Originally Attributed to Thyroid Dysfunction Were Instead Caused by Suboptimal Gastrointestinal Health: A Case Series and Literature Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35999903/ The Relationship between Gastrointestinal Health, Micronutrient Concentrations, and Autoimmunity: A Focus on the Thyroid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/ Combined treatment with Myo-inositol and selenium ensures euthyroidism in subclinical hypothyroidism patients with autoimmune thyroiditis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24224112/ Effects of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity markers in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34871506/ Probiotics Ingestion Does Not Directly Affect Thyroid Hormonal Parameters in Hypothyroid Patients on Levothyroxine Treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29184537/ Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

Unpacking Confusing Thyroid, Gut, and Hormone Symptoms with Dr. Christine Maren

Well-Fed Women

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 71:33 Very Popular

Here are the notes for episode #457 of Well-Fed Women. Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to subscribe!In this episode, Noelle, and Dr. Christine Maren unpack confusing thyroid, gut, and hormone symptoms. Got a question you'd like us to answer? Email us at wellfedwomen@gmail.com.5% of the funds we receive from our sponsors is donated directly to our partner charity, Thistle Farms, a place where women survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking and prostitution receive help and support through residential programs, therapy, education, and employment opportunities. Because we get paid per download, you are actively supporting Thistle Farms by downloading our podcast each week.Timestamps[4:15] Interview with Dr. Christine MarenLinkshttps://www.instagram.com/drchristinemaren/https://drchristinemaren.com/gift/ - free ebook “ 12 Ways to Detox Your Home: A One Year Plan To Creating A Healthier Household”The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté: https://rstyle.me/+FZzm0Vf-0YgRPkxL0ATs8AThe Holistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/What she recommends checking:TSH (functional range is 1-2)Free T4 (1.1 – 1.5)Free T3 (3.2 – 3.8)Reverse T3TPOThyroglobulin antibodiesMD LogicLet's be honest, cold and flu season can be a doozy. I have been researching what nutrients and herbs are evidence based and actually make a difference. The really cool news is I just found out that MD Logic has a comprehensive immune support supplement known as “Immuno Logic” and it literally has everything you'd want! It has a natural form of vitamin C from organic acerola extract, zinc, Echinacea, oregano, garlic, quercetin, and even B propolis. All of these nutrients have immune supporting effects and can help reduce the frequency of colds and flus and may help regulate the inflammatory response and shorten your sickness if you do get sick. To grab yours go to https://mdlogichealth.com/immuno and use the code WELLFED for 10% off. KionIf you want to naturally boost energy, build lean muscle, and enhance athletic performance, Get Kion Aminos! Kion is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, has the highest quality ingredients, no fillers, or junk, and undergoes rigorous quality testing. They make essential amino acids available in capsules or powders and the powders taste great.You can save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases at http://getkion.com/wellfed.OrganifiSupport your body, energy, immunity, and stress with Organifi.Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day.You can experience Organifi's high-quality superfoods without breaking the bank.Go to www.organifi.com/wellfed and use code wellfed for 20% off your order.

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#42: "How Cancer Impacted My Decision to Homeschool" with Therapist, Emilee Krupa

The Homeschool How To

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 66:00 Transcription Available

What if you held the power to shape your child's education, prioritizing connection over curriculum? How might your family's life transform if you embraced a holistic lifestyle, reducing exposure to everyday toxins? This episode offers an intriguing exploration into homeschooling, health, and holistic living with our guest, Emilee. As a family therapist from Utah and a homeschooling parent, Emilee unveils her journey into homeschooling, inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and her own battle with breast cancer. We also delve into the growing popularity of homeschooling and the ever-changing landscape of public education.From homeschooling insecurities to building family bonds, our conversation moves to the profound impacts of today's screen-obsessed culture on children's learning. Emilee discusses the role that food, screen time, and environmental toxins play in these issues. We also explore the effects of social media, pesticides, and genetically modified crops on our well-being. To wrap up, Emilee gives us a glimpse into her battle with cancer, possibly influenced by her exposure to toxins in the past. Emilee tells us how she would have died if she remained in the states, and had to go to Germany for life-saving treatment to counteract the treatment she was given here. We also discuss the impacts of various factors like nutrition, vitamin deficiencies, and environmental influences on mental health. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that compels us to reconsider our approach to education, lifestyle, and health. Thyroid testing – full panel (TSH⁠, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, Thyroid Antibodies)Nutritional deficiencies – in particular, folate, B vitamins (especially B12), fatty acid profile (especially omega-3), amino acid status, and Vitamin DInflammation markers – homocysteine levels, Hs-CRPFood intolerance testing Gut testingHow To Hold Onto Your KidsThe Truth About CancerGlow KidsThe Highwire- Mighty Moms episodeFMT- Fecal Microbial TransplantIGL- lab test in Germany for liver functiongrounding sun Cheryl's link to: The Tuttle Twinswith coupon code: Cheryl40 for 40% off ages 5-11 book series and more!Treehouse Schoolhouse and A Connected Christmas:Products that educate more than just a child's mind through music, poetry, art, nature, scripture, and rich literature.Discount code for 10% off: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcastSupport the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

Can't lose weight in menopause? Maybe it's your thyroid, here's what to look for.

Mastering Menopause

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 11:51 Transcription Available

It's very common for women to experience thyroid issues when we are transitioning through the stages of menopause. This is largely due to stress. As our hormones change we are in a stressed state, add to that dieting and lifestyle practices and that's a recipe for issues with the thyroid! In this episode I talk about what to look for and what I experienced personally. Common symptoms are:Fatigue Hair loss, Cold hands and feet and Unexplained weight gain or weight lossHere is what to test for and the optimal ranges:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): The ideal range for TSH is typically between 0.5 and 2.5 milli-international units per liter (mIU/L), but this can vary slightly depending on the lab. However, many experts believe that for optimal thyroid function, TSH should be closer to the lower end of this range. Everyone's optimal will vary a bit.Total T4 (Thyroxine): The optimal range for total T4 usually falls between 6.0 and 11.9 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL).Free T4: 1.4 to 1.8 (ng/dL).Free T3 (Triiodothyronine): Free T3 should ideally fall within the range of 3.4 to 4.4 picograms per milliliter (pg/mL).Reverse T3: An optimal reverse T3 level is generally considered to be less than 15 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL).Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entryFree No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=shareFor all my social links: https://bit.ly/kathykatalystHave a question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.netCurious about my back story and why I created the Mastering Menopause Method? Check out this 12 minute video: https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/masteringmenopausevideoNow accepting clients, book a free 10-15 minute quick chat to talk more about you and your goals! http://www.menopotmeltdown.com/book-quickchat

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HRT, Bioidenticals & Menopause: Benefits & Risks

Better with Dr. Stephanie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 63:27

Take a wild and science-heavy ride through the world of hormone replacement therapy for women during their perimenopausal and menopausal years. Join Dr. Stephanie as she navigates the hormone maze and deciphers the difference between HRT and BHRT, all while exploring the somewhat baffling history of medical misconceptions that have left us wondering if HRT might just stand for "Hilariously Risky Treatment." Whether you're craving the full “dark roast” of scientific details or just want a "TLDR" hormone summary, we've got you covered in this episode!Links Mentioned:Women's Health Initiative - https://www.whi.orgLIVE LONGER and Feel Better By Using These HEALTHY LIVING Tips | BETTER! with Ben Bikman - https://youtu.be/-4uAlbnP7lw?si=oEMsgyXBxnwpdR-KThe SCIENCE Of How Fat ACTUALLY Works! | Dr. Benjamin Bikman - https://youtu.be/L17CyhJskNw?si=SmCZGZCxG-0F1xXbCDC Breast Cancer Statistics - https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/statistics/index.htmNurse's Health Study - https://nurseshealthstudy.orgBook: Estrogen Matters - https://estrogenmatters.comLifetime Risk of Dying From Breast Cancer:https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/understanding-cancer-risk/lifetime-probability-of-developing-or-dying-from-cancer.htmlLifetime Risk of Developing Breast Cancerhttps://www.breastcancer.org/facts-statisticsLifetime Risk of CVD Development:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1389613Estrogen only increases uterine cancer:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1186789/Estrogen + Progesterone nulls uterine CA:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3747849/Ridiculous scare tactic announcing halting of WHI:https://wayback.archive-it.org/org-350/20200921200315/https://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/alerts/estrogen_progestin.htmlAtypical Femoral Fractureshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3710007/Reduction of risk of fractures w estrogen use:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7421945/Estrogen reducing colorectal CA:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3836673/Episode Overview:0:00:00 Skepticism around hormone replacement therapy and mistreatment of women0:05:08 Introduction to Menopause and Definition0:07:55 Estrogen Plummets in Menopause, Symptoms and Effects0:10:03 FSH Levels: Normal vs. Tighter Range0:13:50 Optimal Range for Free T4 and Free T3 in Menopause0:16:53 Estrogen and Cardiovascular Protection0:19:31 The Benefits and Misconceptions of Estrogen0:27:27 High Risk: Cardiovascular Disease vs Breast Cancer0:29:12 Estrogen and Breast Cancer: A Common Misconception0:29:36 Estrogen Environment and Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women0:34:15 WHI Study: Nutritional and Hormone Replacement Arms0:38:20 The Controversial Study and Rushed Press Release0:41:31 Understanding Bioidentical Hormones0:48:38 Calcium, Vitamin D, and Estrogen in Osteoporosis Treatment0:52:02 The Benefits of HRT for Bone Health1:02:10 Legal and medical disclaimerWe are grateful to our sponsors:Inside tracker - get their best deal of 20% off by going to my special link insidetracker.com/drstephanie, and use code ESTEMA20.

149 Experiencing Hair Loss, Thinning, Shedding, Breakage? Here is What to Do Now

Mark Bell's Power Project

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 24:18

One of the more common issues I hear from my patients is one I have also dealt with - hair loss, thinning, and breakage. Throughout my nearly 20 years of experience helping people with thyroid and Hashimoto's, I've noticed that along with fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain, hair problems are a common occurrence. In the latest episode, I shed some light on the top reasons for hair loss. But, don't worry, I also share practical solutions to bring life back to your locks. Here are the top 5 most common causes of hair issues: Thyroid and Hashimoto's Nutritional Deficiencies Stress Hormonal Shifts PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Let's dive a little deeper into each one and look at ways you can support hair health for each of these root causes (pun intended!) Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and Hair Woes The thyroid plays a significant role in our overall well-being, including our hair health. Hypothyroidism, where your body produces insufficient thyroid hormone, and Hashimoto's, an autoimmune disease that mistakenly attacks the thyroid, often lead to hair shedding, thinning, and brittleness. To address these issues, it's vital to take a comprehensive approach. This starts with a thorough understanding of your thyroid status - you have to know your numbers! And, you have to know all of them. Many doctors will only test TSH but that won't give you the full picture. A full thyroid panel is essential. This includes TSH, Total T4, Total T3, Free T4, Free T3, T3 Uptake, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies. A thorough evaluation will help identify any imbalances, especially if Hashimoto's is the underlying cause. And, these results will also help you understand your thyroid type. Once you know where your thyroid stands, it's time to support it effectively. A personalized approach to thyroid health, combined with measures to calm the immune system, can slow down or halt the attack on the thyroid by Hashimoto's. A well-rounded strategy is key to combating hair issues. Take Control of Your Thyroid Health All too often, I meet with patients who only half understand their thyroid status because their doctor is only giving them half the story. That is why I created a free Hashimoto's training to help you determine your thyroid type and support it with a two-fold approach. In this workshop, I help you navigate your way to the full picture so you can advocate for yourself and your health. Sign up here. Gut Health and Hair Loss The gut is a powerful player in our overall health, and that includes our hair health. What many people don't realize is that thyroid health impacts gut health because when your thyroid is off, it can slow down gut transit time, leading to constipation and impaired nutrient absorption. Additionally, leaky gut, where the intestinal lining becomes permeable, can further exacerbate hair problems by allowing unwanted particles into the bloodstream. Balancing thyroid health and gut health goes hand in hand. And, when your gut is healthier, your hair is healthier. Nutrition and Hair Loss Even when the gut is healthy, hypothyroidism can still lead to poor nutrient absorption. When thyroid hormone levels are inadequate, the hair follicles may not receive the necessary nutrients for proper growth and maintenance. As a result, hair can become dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. Key nutrients essential for healthy hair include iron, zinc, and B12. Iron is crucial for oxygen transport and is necessary for healthy hair growth. A deficiency in iron can lead to hair loss and thinning. Zinc also plays a vital role in hair health, as it helps with tissue growth and repair, including hair follicles. Additionally, B12 supports the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the hair follicles. To address nutrient deficiencies, consider adding supplements like Ferrochel Iron, liquid B12 such as the Methyl B Complex from Quick Silver Scientific, or the B12 ND from Premier Research Labs. For a zinc deficiency, you could try adding Reacted Zinc to your daily routine. However, it's essential to note that addressing nutrient deficiencies goes beyond supplementation. Ensuring proper digestion and absorption of these nutrients is equally vital. Iron-rich foods, a balanced diet, and a well-functioning gut play crucial roles in maintaining healthy hair and overall well-being. Thinning Hair Caused by Stress Stress has a significant impact on our body, including hair health. Whether it's emotional stress or physical stress from illness or inflammation, the body's response can lead to hair problems. Cortisol, known as the stress hormone, can play a role in hair loss, specifically a condition called telogen effluvium. In this condition, the hair follicles enter a resting phase, leading to increased shedding and hair loss. Managing stress is essential for maintaining healthy hair and overall health. Incorporating stress-reducing techniques into your daily routine can make a significant difference. Mindfulness practices, meditation, acupuncture, and hypnosis are valuable tools for reducing stress levels. If you missed our episodes on hypnosis, be sure to go back and check out episodes 139 and 140. Additionally, phosphatidylserine (I recommend PS 150), a supplement that helps lower cortisol levels, can promote better sleep quality and a calmer state of mind. Hormonal Shifts and Hair Loss Hormonal shifts, particularly those experienced during perimenopause and menopause, can influence hair health. As estrogen levels decrease, many women experience hair thinning, texture changes, and sometimes even hair loss. These hormonal imbalances can exacerbate existing thyroid-related symptoms, making it a challenging time for those with Hashimoto's. Addressing hormonal shifts often involves balancing hormone levels and supporting the body during this transition. Bio-identical hormones and hormone-balancing supplements can help alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being. However, it's essential to make well-informed decisions about hormone replacement therapy and consult with healthcare professionals. Stay tuned and subscribe for more on this in upcoming episodes. Cause of Hair Loss #5, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) For those with PCOS, hair issues are commonly linked to hormonal imbalances, particularly high testosterone and estrogen levels. PCOS is also associated with issues related to blood sugar regulation. Balancing hormones and blood sugar levels are essential components of managing PCOS-related hair problems. One of my favorite supplements for supporting PCOS is Sensitol by Designs for Health. A balanced diet and avoiding dairy may also help with symptoms of PCOS. Natural Topical Solutions for Improved Hair Health Incorporating natural oils like Homa, Amla, or Argan for hair oiling can help combat dryness and brittleness. Hair oiling is a beneficial practice where natural oils are applied to the hair and left for an extended period before shampooing. This can nourish the hair and promote overall hair health. Choosing hair care products wisely is also crucial for maintaining healthy hair. Avoid chemical hair dyes, as they can harm the hair follicles and leach into your body. Instead, opt for natural hair dye alternatives (learn more about what I use in episodes 121 and 142). Topical serums with essential oils like rosemary or basil can promote hair growth and rejuvenate hair follicles. Positive Mindset and Good Hair Mindset is a powerful tool for addressing hair issues and overall health. Visualizing your desired outcome and focusing on positive thoughts can influence your body's response. Remember, your body hears everything your brain is thinking, so maintaining a positive mindset can have a significant impact on your journey to better hair and well-being. Next Steps Hair issues can be a reflection of underlying health imbalances, and addressing them can lead to positive changes in your overall health and well-being. Remember to consider thyroid and Hashimoto's, nutrient deficiencies, stress management, hormonal shifts, and PCOS as possible contributors to hair problems. Don't forget to choose hair care products wisely and maintain a positive mindset throughout your journey to better hair health. Eliminating Health Mysteries When it comes to healthy hair, we need to find that missing piece of the health puzzle because it's not just about the hair. Could one of these five reasons be the missing clue for you or someone in your life? Be sure to subscribe and share this episode. Links: Resources mentioned Free Thyroid Mystery Solved Workshop. Register here: http://www.thyroidmysterysolved.com/augustworkshop Suggested Products Ferrochel Iron Methyl B Complex from Quick Silver Scientific B12 ND from Premier Research Labs Reacted Zinc Sensitol PS 150 Related Podcast Episodes: 111 What Is Your Thyroid Type? (and How to Manage It) 139 How to Power Up Your Hashimoto's and Thyroid Healing Journey with Hypnosis Part 1 140 Power Up Your Hashimoto's and Thyroid Healing Journey with Hypnosis, Part 2 121 Hair Dyes and Autoimmunity – What's a girl to do? 142 Hair Color and Autoimmunity – My Hairprint Journey Continues Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode - Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price of the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses.

Signs of PED Abuse? Dr. Hotchkiss Analyzes Nsima's Bloodwork || MBPP Ep. 929

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 97:42

In this Podcast Episode, Dr. Adam Hotchkiss, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza talk about Nsima's recent bloodwork from Marek Health. Dr. Hotchkiss does his best to see if Nsima is Natty or Not. Follow Dr. Hotchkiss on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.aehotchkiss/ New Power Project Website: https://powerproject.live Join The Power Project Discord: https://discord.gg/yYzthQX5qN Subscribe to the new Power Project Clips Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5Df31rlDXm0EJAcKsq1SUw Stamps: (00:00) Episode Intro (00:35) Start (03:03) Doctor Enters the chat (04:00) What can affect Testosterone Bloodwork? (06:07) What are they allowed to prescribe? (07:57) How can bloodwork show if an athlete is on PEDs? (09:36) Can an athlete manipulate their testosterone to get prescribed TRT? (10:39) Semaglutide for fat loss? Side-effects? (14:40) Reference Ranges vs Marek Reference Ranges (16:27) TSH, Free T4, T3 (19:58) Blood Panel (21:43) Comprehensive Metabolic Health (Liver/Kidneys) (25:25) What happens when the liver or kidneys are affected? (27:24) Lipid Panel (LDL/HDL Cholesterol and triglycerides) (43:35) Did he give Blood? Iron Numbers (45:15) TESTOSTERONE Levels, Free and Total, SHBG (46:28) What to do to raise Free Test? (47:51) The effect of Fadogia/Tongkat Ali (50:34) Pre-Diabetic? Hemoglobin A1c (55:43) DHEA, Cortisol, Prolactin, P5P Benefits (1:02:50) Prostate, IGF-1, Vitamin D (1:07:08) Benefits and Drawbacks of Glutathione (1:10:35) Progesterone, Insulin, Ferritin (1:14:57) Conclusion of Bloodwork. Benefits of Food and Supplements (1:18:54) Where to Find Dr. Adam Hotchkiss (1:20:00) What Bloodwork is helping with (1:22:25) Comment from Listener Bryan Boudreaux on his TRT experience (1:24:07) Small habits that are moving the needle (1:31:52) The Optimal bodyweight Special perks for our listeners below! ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code PowerProject to save up to 25% off your Build a Box ➢ Better Fed Beef: https://betterfedbeef.com/pages/powerproject ➢ https://hostagetape.com/powerproject Free shipping and free bedside tin! ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!! ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1 Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM ➢ https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/powerproject to save 15% off Vivo Barefoot shoes! ➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT10 for 10% off site wide including Within You supplements! ➢ https://mindbullet.com/ Code POWERPROJECT for 20% off! ➢ https://bubsnaturals.com Use code POWERPROJECT for 20% of your next order! ➢ https://vuoriclothing.com/powerproject to automatically save 20% off your first order at Vuori! ➢ https://www.eightsleep.com/powerproject to automatically save $150 off the Pod Pro at 8 Sleep! ➢ https://marekhealth.com Use code POWERPROJECT10 for 10% off ALL LABS at Marek Health! Also check out the Power Project Panel: https://marekhealth.com/powerproject Use code POWERPROJECT for $101 off! ➢ Piedmontese Beef: https://www.piedmontese.com/ Use Code POWER at checkout for 25% off your order plus FREE 2-Day Shipping on orders of $150 Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast ➢ https://www.PowerProject.live ➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast ➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject ➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerproject FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell Follow Nsima Inyang ➢ https://www.breakthebar.com/learn-more ➢YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang ➢Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=en ➢TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsimayinyang?lang=en Follow Andrew Zaragoza on all platforms ➢ https://direct.me/iamandrewz #PowerProject #Podcast #MarkBell #FitnessPodcast #markbellspowerproject

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Functional Medicine and Fertility: A Comprehensive Approach to Reproductive Longevity with Dr. Kalea Wattles

The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 49:37

The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free. The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is a weekly one-on-one conversation with renowned medical experts, specialists, and pioneers who are influencing the way we look at our health and wellbeing. This week we're joined by Dr. Kalea Wattles, Associate Director of Curriculum at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). In this episode, Dr. Kalea Wattles explains all about reproductive longevity, including the fertility span, testing for fertility, and how to slow down ovarian aging. Dr. Kalea Wattles is an accomplished naturopathic doctor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and a renowned fertility expert. Her approach to helping women conceive and maintain pregnancies is based on the functional medicine philosophy. Key Takeaways: Focusing on reproductive longevity It's a human-specific phenomenon to experience a decline in fertility potential around middle age. This could be attributed to the "grandmother hypothesis," where women lose their fertility at a young age to allocate time and energy to taking care of their offspring. Nevertheless, losing reproductive potential has broader implications for various bodily systems, such as reduced bone mineral density and cognitive function, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it's essential to prioritize reproductive longevity to not only ensure successful pregnancies now, but also promote long-term health and vitality. Understanding lifespan, healthspan, and fertility span Lifespan is the total duration of a person's life, from birth to death. Healthspan, on the other hand, refers to the period of life during which an individual is in good health and free from chronic diseases or disabilities. It's a measure of function rather than a measure of time. The fertility span is the period during which an individual is capable of reproducing, and it refers to the health of the ovaries, regular ovulation, hormone production that protects your bones and brain, and the nervous system. Normal versus pathological ovarian aging Women's ovaries naturally age, leading to a decline in function that culminates in the menopausal transition, usually occurring in the early fifties. This process is a normal part of aging and occurs regardless of a woman's overall health. However, some women experience an acceleration in ovarian aging, resulting in a decrease in ovarian reserve, which can lead to infertility. This can occur even if the woman is still having menstrual cycles and normal hormone levels. Premature ovarian insufficiency is another condition in which the ovaries exhibit perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms, such as irregular periods, even in younger women. Oxidative stress and inflammation Oxidative stress and inflammation are the two biggest contributors to ovarian aging. Oxidative stress is when the body experiences a buildup of compounds that can damage DNA. It can be from having a high sugar diet, environmental toxin exposures, chronic inflammation, or a low intake of dietary antioxidants. Inflammation can come from lots of different sources. Periodontal disease is a significant contributor to inflammation in the reproductive system. But it can also come from food sensitivities, intestinal hyperpermeability, or leaky gut. It's crucial to acknowledge the interconnectivity of all the systems in our body, as each one can impact the others. Therefore, when a woman intends to get pregnant, she must ensure that all her bodily systems are in proper working order and balance. Slowing ovarian aging Be mindful of your diet and reduce sources of advanced glycation. This means cutting back on fried and baked foods and focusing on consuming more antioxidant-rich foods. In addition to dietary changes, it's also important to consider lifestyle factors such as exercise, stress management, and adequate sleep. Also, regularly test. Also, check out Dr. Kalea's recommended lab testing: Hormones testing, Luteinizing hormone test, Follicle-stimulating hormone test, Testosterone panel, DHEA-S Test, Progesterone testing, Thyroid testing, TSH testing, Free T3 test, Free T4 test, Reverse T3 test, Thyroid antibodies test, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Lipid panel, High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test, Hemoglobin A1C test, Fasting insulin test, Nutritional testing, Vitamin D testing, B vitamins testing, Celiac panel, Ferritin test, Iron test, Homocysteine test, Infectious screening, HIV test, Syphilis test, Chlamydia test, Gonorrhea test, Hepatitis test, Cytomegalovirus test, EBV test, Salivary cortisol test, Comprehensive stool analysis, Micronutrient testing Order tests through Rupa Health - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

211. The best labs to get and how to interpret them

Paul Saladino MD podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 76:29

This week, Paul breaks down his latest set of bloodwork from March 2023. He not only reviews his own levels and ratios, but gives you an idea of what blood work you may want to order, and how to interpret it. 00:04:20 Why you may consider getting your own blood work done 00:11:00 What Paul eats in a day 00:13:40 Fasting insulin & prolactin 00:19:55 Cortisol to DHEA-S ratio 00:27:42 Sex hormones & phlebotomy 00:37:35 DHT 00:40:35 How to help (or hurt) your testosterone 00:48:45 Uric acid & GGT 00:50:30 Hemoglobin A1c & Comp. Metabolic Panel 00:53:20 Urinalysis 00:54:50 Amenorrhea profile, Prostate-Specific Ag, IGF-1, Reverse T3, Vitamin D, Lipoprotein (a), C-Reactive Protein 00:58:17 TMAO: is it harmful? 00:59:25 Homocysteine, Magnesium, and TSH & Free T4 01:00:50 Lipids: do they matter? 01:05:20 CBC 01:06:20 Conclusions about blood work 01:07:45 NAFLD Paul's recommendations for what labs you should get: CBC Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Fasting Insulin PTH Full thyroid panel, TSH, antibodies, Free T3, Free T4, Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Sex hormone LH, FSH, Prolactin, DHT, Estrogens, Progesterone, Preglinulone, Cortisol, DHEA-S, HSCRP, Liver enzymes, Lipid panel, (Coronary Artery Calcium Scan), PTH. Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Earth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code PAUL for 10% off your order Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order

Ep 20: Everything You Need To Know About Coming Off Birth Control Part 2/2 (ft. Elena Colombe, functional nutrition coach)

The Anti-Macro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 62:11

The topic of coming off birth control is trending right now as women are learning more about how hormonal birth control has the potential to impose negative effects on our bodies particularly with long term use but also many women need to go through the process of coming off hormonal birth control so they can venture into their pregnancy journey. What I've noticed is that in the functional health space, coaches are talking about post birth control syndrome yet medical providers are not educating women about this at all. To have this conversation, I've brought my friend and fellow functional health coach Elena on to talk about all things birth control. There was so much for us to cover and a few important tangents along the way, so this will be a two part episode with the second part being released next week. On this week's episode, we're going to discuss how birth control works, what is post birth control syndrome, and what steps you can take to prepare your body for the removal of exogenous hormones and returning to your natural cycle. Let's dive in. What is covered within this episode: How to support your hormones and cycle after you've come off birth control How to assess your digestive health post-birth control The impact of various behaviors and vices on our wellness and hormones Working towards fertility for your current or future family planning Considerations for women with PCOS Apps referenced for cycle tracking: Natural Cycles Clue Apple Health Tools referenced for tracking basal body temperature + more Oura ring (https://ouraring.com/) Bluetooth basal body temperature thermometer LH strips (for testing levels of Luteinizing Hormone) Out of Pocket Labs https://www.lifeextension.com/ https://dutchtest.com/ Lab Values to Request From Your Provider: CBC (Complete Blood Count) Insulin, Fasting Glucose, and A1C Lipids (Cholesterol): Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides Hormones: Free and Total Testosterone, Estradiol, Progesterone, SHBG, DHEA-S, Cortisol, LH, FSH Thyroid: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3 *Be sure to consult your physician and insurance to get estimated costs for labs prior to ensure you're fully informed of your financial responsibility ahead of time. Both Elena and I are available for interpreting lab work. Resources for coaches looking to learn more about functional health: Sam Miller Science Functional Nutrition and Metabolism School (@sammillerscience, @metabolismschool) Jason Theobald @scoobyprep1_ifbbpro Connect with Elena IG @elena.m.fit Podcast: What The Funk, available on all major platforms

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Ep 19: Everything You Need To Know About Coming Off Birth Control Part 1/2 (ft. Elena Colombe, functional nutrition coach)

The Anti-Macro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 60:11

The topic of coming off birth control is trending right now as women are learning more about how hormonal birth control has the potential to impose negative effects on our bodies particularly with long term use but also many women need to go through the process of coming off hormonal birth control so they can venture into their pregnancy journey. What I've noticed is that in the functional health space, coaches are talking about post birth control syndrome yet medical providers are not educating women about this at all. To have this conversation, I've brought my friend and fellow functional health coach Elena on to talk about all things birth control. There was so much for us to cover and a few important tangents along the way, so this will be a two part episode with the second part being released next week. On this week's episode, we're going to discuss how birth control works, what is post birth control syndrome, and what steps you can take to prepare your body for the removal of exogenous hormones and returning to your natural cycle. Let's dive in. What is covered within this episode: How does birth control work How can you begin to track your cycle How to prepare your body to come off of hormonal birth control What lab values to request from your doctor after you've come off hormonal birth control Bringing awareness around personal advocacy with your health and care Apps referenced for cycle tracking: Natural Cycles Clue Apple Health Tools referenced for tracking basal body temperature + more Oura ring (https://ouraring.com/) Bluetooth basal body temperature thermometer LH strips (for testing levels of Luteinizing Hormone) Out of Pocket Labs https://www.lifeextension.com/ https://dutchtest.com/ Lab Values to Request From Your Provider: CBC (Complete Blood Count) Insulin, Fasting Glucose, and A1C Lipids (Cholesterol): Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides Hormones: Free and Total Testosterone, Estradiol, Progesterone, SHBG, DHEA-S, Cortisol, LH, FSH Thyroid: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3 *Be sure to consult your physician and insurance to get estimated costs for labs prior to ensure you're fully informed of your financial responsibility ahead of time. Both Elena and I are available for interpreting lab work. Resources for coaches looking to learn more about functional health: Sam Miller Science Functional Nutrition and Metabolism School (@sammillerscience, @metabolismschool) Jason Theobald @scoobyprep1_ifbbpro Connect with Elena IG @elena.m.fit Podcast: What The Funk, available on all major platforms

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Dr Rebecca Warren | Why Keto & Intermittent Fasting (Done Right) Can Help With Thyroid Conditions KKP: 510

The Keto Kamp Podcast With Ben Azadi

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 68:48

Dr. Rebecca Warren is a Functional Wellness Practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in women's sex hormones, thyroid hormones, and healing after thyroidectomy. Register your FREE spot for our upcoming 7 day keto challenge. We start January 9th 2023! Sign up here: http://www.ketokampchallenge.com At 19, Dr. Rebecca was diagnosed with Follicular Variant Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and had a complete thyroidectomy with high-dose radiation- all of which was completely unnecessary. But she didn't know what else to do. After having her thyroid removed, she suffered from hormone issues that Doctors would write off because all her labs looked “normal.” She suffered from depression, anxiety, weight loss resistance, and period issues with no help on how to get better. It wasn't until she decided to draw a line in the sand that no doctor was going to know more about her body than she did her health transformed. She has spent the past decade and a half studying the literature, implementing protocols, using the most up-to-date functional labs and testing, and ancestral tools (like fasting and diet variation) to not only take back her health but to help thousands of men and women to do the same. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. BiOptimizers Kapex Special Offer: www.kenergize.com/ketokamp Use the code ketokamp10 for 10% off Text me +1 (786) 364-5002 Dr. Rebecca Explains Why Food Is NOT Fuel Many people have an unhealthy relationship with food. Your body needs diversity in how you eat. Unfortunately, most people will stick with the same eating method because they like how their bodies have healed. However, your body doesn't feel better because of keto. Instead, your body feels better because it is created to heal itself. With keto, you shift your metabolism; you give your body this new form of fuel that it can use efficiently. Now, your body is healing itself! If food were healing, you wouldn't see healing when you fast. Remember, healing comes from the inside out. Is TSH A Marker of Thyroid Health? TSH is a pituitary hormone; it can have a delay if there's a conversion issue. People don't talk about cell receptor sensitivity regarding thyroid hormones. Cell receptor sensitivity going down, liver congestion, gut issues, and liver issues will impact thyroid health. However, TSH will not pick up on it until it's severe because it's a pituitary hormone, not a thyroid hormone. If you have other issues in the body, TSH will not always pick them up. If you have the symptoms of thyroid issues, then your doctor needs to pay attention regardless of your TSH markers. Which Labs Will Be Best To Determine Your Thyroid Health? Dr. Rebecca will still test TSH because it's a piece of the overall puzzle. From the thyroid, you need to know T4. The thyroid will predominantly make T4. You will get a better idea of thyroid hormone production levels by looking at your free T4 levels. This number will tell you if you have free available hormones to utilize. If you are on thyroid medications, you should also check your total T4 levels. Free T4 will go to the liver and the gut then you will get T3. So, you will also want to know your T3 levels. Plus, you will want free T3 and reverse T3. Most likely, your doctor will not test for all these; it's time to find a different doctor! Fasting and Ketosis Will Give Your Thyroid A Much-Needed Break T3 works in the mitochondria; it is needed for ATP production. Mitochondrial health and thyroid health go hand in hand. Getting into ketosis will be incredible for your health! Even if you have a thyroid issue, you can see metabolic changes through keto because utilizing ketone bodies for energy is more efficient for ATP production. In a way, you give your thyroid a break while still producing energy efficiently. Fasting is also incredible for the thyroid through cellular repair and generating healthy cells for the thyroid. What Is A Good Fasting Schedule For Someone With An Underactive Thyroid? Focus on making sure that you know how to eat enough before you start fasting. If you have sex hormone issues and thyroid hormone issues, you probably have been too restrictive for too long because you are not losing weight. So, you need to do keto and eat high-protein and high-fat foods. Dr. Rebecca will have people track their macros because they don't realize how little they eat. A 16-hour fast and an 8-hour eating window will be beneficial when you start. Many people who have a thyroid issue and jump straight into fasting get frustrated because they won't see excellent results. Once you have some fasting success, you'll try a dinner-to-dinner fast and see how you feel. Lastly, you'll do a 3-day water fast to reset your hormones. Questions and Answers Does age matter? However, you will have more nodules showing up on your thyroid as you get older. You can still feel amazing even if you are older, don't let age restrict you. How do you address sugar addiction? An underlying issue is always making you prone to sugar addiction. Low progesterone issues go unaddressed in women all the time. Sugar addiction means something needs to be addressed. Advice for someone who wants to take fewer thyroid medications. It takes six weeks for your hormones to normalize, and you will want to retest. The dose of your medication is unique to you. You need to advocate for how you feel and how you function. If your sensitivity is down, you might need more meds than someone else. However, the doctor will look at your labs and say otherwise. [07:20] Dr. Rebecca explains why food is not fuel [11:00] Dr. Rebecca opens up about her thyroid health [17:10] Is TSH a marker of thyroid health? [21:05] Which labs will be best to determine your thyroid health? [32:10] Fasting and ketosis will give your thyroid a much-needed break [44:20] What is a good fasting schedule for someone with an underactive thyroid? [50:10] Question and Answers Resources From This Episode: Drs. Warren: https://www.drswarren.com Drs. Warren on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drswarren Drs. Warren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drs.warren/ Drs. Warren on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKoH9JOZ54D8mU2WpiA9Pg Dr. Rebecca Warren | How To Support Your Thyroid | KKP: 355: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-rebecca-warren-how-to-support-your-thyroid-understanding/id1470779784?i=1000575353943 The Thyroidless Life: https://www.drswarren.com/podcasts/the-thyroidless-life Get all of your supplements here: https://revelationhealth.com/pages/azadi?afmc=azadi Register your FREE spot for our upcoming 7 day keto challenge. We start January 9th 2023! Sign up here: http://www.ketokampchallenge.com Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. BiOptimizers Kapex Special Offer: www.kenergize.com/ketokamp Use the code ketokamp10 for 10% off Text me +1 (786) 364-5002 *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi 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. 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All 10 Thyroid Lab Tests (Every Thyroid Patient Needs These)

Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight loss | Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 14:14

Did you know that there are at least 10 different tests for your thyroid? Well, there are actually more but these 10 are by far the most important. If you are someone who is still feeling poorly despite taking thyroid medication or if you are someone who has been told that they are "normal" even though you don't feel normal then this information is for you! It's also helpful for pretty much anyone that wants to accurately assess thyroid function. These lab tests help provide information no how well your thyroid gland is functioning, how much free and active thyroid hormone is floating around in your body, how well your body is converting thyroid hormone, what your thyroid gland looks like, and whether or not your other tissues are utilizing it. If you've only been tested for your TSH or free T4 then I have good news for you! There are many additional tests that you can use and order which will shed more light on your thyroid function. As a thyroid patient, you will want to get these labs checked at least one time (preferably more): #1. TSH #2. Free T3 #3. Free T4 #4. Total T3 #5. Reverse T3 #6. Sex Hormone Binding globulin #7. Thyroglobulin antibodies #8. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies #9. Thyroid Stimulating immunoglobulins #10. Thyroid ultrasound #11. Your clinical symptoms You don't need to continually get these checked every time you see your doctor but there's a good argument to be made for checking all of them at baseline to see where you fall. Have you had all of these tests done? If not, do you plan on getting them done? Let me know below! 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 #hypothyroidism #hashimoto's

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Season 1 Episode #9: Endometriosis, DUTCH testing to optimize overall health, Functional Medicine

Wholistic Endo Expert

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 46:58

Benefits of DUTCH test to manage hormone health Why bloodwork is no longer the golden standard for hormone testing The importance of functional medicine to fill the gaps in your health Why we have to stop blaming everything on Endometriosis That we need a true multidisciplinary team to support our journey How allopathic medicine silos endometriosis from our gut health, acne, parasites, dental health and gut microbiome Gi Mapping offered through Diagnostic solutions Importance of full thyroid panel ... TSH, Thyroid antibodies, T3, T4, Free T3, Free T4, TPO, TG, Reverse T3 Nutrient levels to check (B12, Iron, Vitamin D, Magnesium) Endometriosis - autoimmune connection Depression (vitamin b12 deficiency gluten intolerance) The impact of mold and mycotoxins on your health How estrogen dominance keeps you from clearing histamine from your body Histamine can increase ear nose and throat issues, runny nose, congestion, and rashes around your period Common misconceptions of how mold can affect your endometriosis journey Use Code “DrLj” for 20% on OVA MOON Hormone + Cycle Multivitamin https://bit.ly/3K5gCRf Resources from this episode: Free PCOS Guide: https://bit.ly/3KogVrG Instagram: https://bit.ly/38C8s5T Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/3KvL4nE Work with me: https://ljspowerhouz.systeme.io/f248b1a4 Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Ljspowerhouse Free Endometriosis Resources: https://bit.ly/3xUMrso Dr. Carrie Jones: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wholisticendoexpert/support

What to do when your doctor says “You're Fine,” but you still feel like shit

What The Funk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 26:02

If you're on the merry-go-round of feeling sick, being told “you're fine,” and want to know what the next step might be for advocating for yourself? Well, here you go. While you can 100% start to make improvements on signs of hormone imbalance and gut issues by addressing lifestyle changes in regards to caffeine intake, supportive gut health, sleep hygiene, and stress management. Sometimes we need more answers to get a good idea of what's going on underneath the hood. What to Ask for: Estradiol, FSH, LH, and Progesterone Testosterone - Total and Free TSH, Total T4, Free T4, Reverse T3, Free T3, TPO Glucose, Insulin Cortisol - fasted Vitamin D, B 12, Folate STOP allowing medical gaslighting to dictate your ability to receive care and start working toward the healthy body you deserve to live in! Find me on IG & TikTok at @elena.m.fit Bloated? Crampy? Just feeling bleh? You need the Beat the Bloat Masterclass. Sign up right now, and let's Beat the Bloat for good: https://dumpyourdiet.com/beat-the-bloat-masterclass

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2409: Enlarged Tonsils, Breast Cancer, High Ferritin, PCOS & Supplements, Weight Loss & Hormones (HouseCall)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 22:50 Very Popular

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: Ashley: Hello! My 7 year old son has very enlarged tonsils. He does have allergies and currently takes monolucast every night. I remember you talking about your daughter having enlarged tonsils and you did a protocol and it helped reduce them. He doesn't snore eveynight but sometimes he does. I don't want to have his removed and was hoping you could share what you did for your daughter and I could possibly try it on him. Thank you for your help and truly appreciate all your help. Patti: Hi Dr. Cabral Wishing you well. I have listened to all of your podcast referencing breast cancer & many on cancer. I have had breast cancer twice in the same breast. I completed approximately 18 gene tests & none of them were found. I don't eat red meat, dairy or saturated fats & stopped eating eggs which I did not eat often. I do eat pasture raised organic chicken & turkey & wild caught sockeye salmon. Is there any research that they can contribute to an increase in cancer? Thank you as always!! Jennifer: Hello Dr. Cabral! Thank you for taking the time to try to help me. I'm a huge fan and an avid listener! My naturopath ran bloodwork on my first visit with her and discovered my iron was high (169 with iron saturation at 56, TIBC was 304 and UIBC was 135). She did not check ferritin at the time, but everything else she tested was in the normal range. She had me take Alpha Lipoic Acid for a month and retested me 4 months later. I got "the virus" 2 months before the retest. At the retest, she tested ferritin (just regular ferritin, not saturation or any other measure). This time, my TIBC and UIBC were in the low range at 226 and 106, respectively. My iron went down to 120 and my iron saturation went down to 53. My ferritin was 247. My naturopath wanted me to take Alpha Lipoic Acid again to lower the ferritin, but I wonder about that, as my iron is fine now and my TIBC and UIBC are low. She wants to retest and if my ferritin is still high, start having me get my blood drawn to lower it. I personally wonder if the high ferritin is due to inflammation from the virus or if there's another missing piece here. I'm hoping you can steer me in the right direction of what to test for or any other ideas. Thank you so much for all you do! Anouk: Hi there, I've been listening to your podcast which has been very eye opening. I have a few questions concerning my PCOS. On 6/18/21 I had a panel done. FSH: 10.3 pg/ml PROGESTERONE: 34 FREE TESTOSTERONE: 116 DHEA, ETRADIOL, T3, FREE T4 , LH, TPO ANTIBODIES, TSH , CORTISOL: ( all in normal range). I started taking all of the supplements below and re-tested on 1/20/22 and my levels were: PROGESTERONE: 13 FREE TESTOSTERONE: 58 DHEA: 2.1 and everything else was in normal range. Since my first lab on 6/18/2020 I have been taking these daily: MYO-INOSITOL, NAC, CURCUMIN, QUERCETIN, OMEGA 3, G.I PROBIOTIC At what point can I stop taking these supplements? I am a 27 year old female I exercise almost daily height 5' 8'' weight 125 My periods have gone from 67 day cycles to 35 days cycles and lasts around 3 days. My skin has cleared up and I know longer experience frequent panic attacks! ( My periods are still extremely painful) I am hoping to not be dependent on these but definitely don't want to risk having my previous symptoms return. Would love to know your insight, thanks again very much appreciate all the information you share. Anouk Pat: I take an estrogen/hormone blocker as I call it Anastrozole (same as tamoxifen) How should I go about to lose weigh all I do is gain and I watch my carbs and eat very clean and exercise. Is there anything I can do? Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/2409 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

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Regular Testing Every Woman Needs

SYNC Your Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 20:17

Welcome to the SYNC Your Life podcast episode #62! On this podcast, we will be diving into all things women's hormones to help you learn how to live in alignment with your female physiology. Too many women are living with their check engine lights flashing. You know you feel "off" but no matter what you do, you can't seem to have the energy, or lose the weight, or feel your best. This podcast exists to shed light on the important topic of healthy hormones and cycle syncing, to help you gain maximum energy in your life. In today's episode, I'm covering regular testing that all women need to consider as it pertains to hormones and nutrition. In this episode, I reference the following previous podcast episodes: Proper Testing 4-Legged Hormone Chair How to Find a Functional Practitioner Thriving With Hashimoto's Interview with Mindy Irish Blood Sugar Regulation In this episode, I reference Dr. Lara Briden's suggestion of ferritin being above 65. This refers to 65ng/mL being the optimal minimum for this marker. The tests I recommend on this show are as follows: Vitamin D Omegas Pregnenalone DHEA Ferritin C-Reactive Protein Homocysteine DUTCH Complete Cycle Map with 24 Hr Cortisol Panel FULL Thyroid Panel: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, TPO antibodies, and thyroglobulin antibodies To obtain a DUTCH test home kit, check out: Dutchtest.com/patients My unique discount code is jsl100 which will save you $100 off the cost of your Cycle Map + Cortisol Awakening Response Test. If you feel like something is "off" with your hormones, check out the FREE hormone imbalance quiz at sync.jennyswisher.com. To learn more about the SYNC Digital Course, check out jennyswisher.com. Let's be friends outside of the podcast! Send me a message or schedule a call so I can get to know you better. You can reach out at https://jennyswisher.com/contact-2/. Enjoy the show! Episode Webpage: jennyswisher.com/podcast

Free T3 or Free T4: Which is More Important?

Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight loss | Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 8:55

Free T3 and free T4 are incredibly important lab tests that all thyroid patients should be aware of. Having said that, is one better than the other? The answer is yes, and it will become obvious as we have this discussion. First: what are free thyroid hormones and why do they matter? Free thyroid hormones differ from other hormones that you can test because they represent the amount of hormone that is free and ready to be used by the body. Because of this, measuring the free concentration of hormones is always the most important and relevant way to measure the activity of any given hormone. Hormones can either transport through your body in the free state or the bound state and, as a thyroid patient, you want to concern yourself with the thyroid hormones which are NOT bound to a protein. Now that you understand the importance of free thyroid hormones, let's talk about free T3 and free T4. What is free T4? Free T4 is the measurement of free and active thyroxine in your bloodstream. Thyroxine, also referred to as T4, is an active thyroid hormone but it's not the MOST active thyroid hormone. T4 is not as powerful as T3 and in order to really be used by the body, your T4 must be converted into T3. Because of this, T4 is good to think about as reservoir hormone instead of an active thyroid hormone. It has the potential to do work but doesn't actually do any work until it is converted. Your thyroid produces much more T4 compared to T3 because of this. T4 is found in thyroid medications like levothyroxine so if you take levothyroxine, your free T4 level should increase. What about free T3? Free t3 represents the measurement of free and active triiodothyronine in your body. T3 is the most powerful thyroid hormone, by far, with estimates putting it as much as 200 to 300 times more biologically active compared to T4. This means if you have the same amount of both T3 and T4, the t3 is going to do 200 to 300 times the work that the same amount of T4 can do. 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/ 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 #hypothyroidism #hashimoto's

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2326: Redundant Colon, Hormones & Hair Loss, Diabetes & Diet, Bach Flower Remedies, Electrolytes & Anxiety, Active EMF Protection (HouseCall)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 25:22 Very Popular

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Ashley: I have a redundant or tortuous colon, as well as chronic constipation. I've done candida cleanses, treated leaky guy, but now also have hormone and thyroid issues. Any suggestions on how to deal with a physical issue? Rachel: Hi Dr. Cabral- I have listened to all your hair episodes. I have been having hair fall for the last few years and am young and trying to get to the root cause like you say. I have higher estrogen and test (plus DHT). I have normal TSH but my T4 and Free T4 are low. I am wondering if you might be able to review all the correct ranges for thyroid and hormones if you don't mind. I have pieced together most of the elements but would love a holistic review. Would you be so kind to do this? I know I am not alone on this and it is so hard to get to the bottom of it all. Thank you so much for all you do! Rachel Zoe: Hello, I was wondering if you could do a podcast for health care personel about reversing diabetes with dietary interventions. Maybe in regards to intermittent fasting, correct diet changes. How to avoid hypoglycemia in patients. Specifically I am a pharmacist looking to become a functional medicine pharmacist. I see many diabetic patients I want to try IF with but I do not want to run the risks of hypoglycemia. Thanks so much!! Zoe Alyssa: Hi Dr. Cabral, I wanted to get your thoughts on Bach Flower Remedies. Do you feel they “work”? Ryan: Hello Dr Cabral! Hope this finds you well. My question is supplementing certain electrolytes and getting panic, anxiety and a general out of body type sensation. Basically what seems to be happening to me is sometimes when I take some sea salt in mountain valley spring water I get these symptoms. This has been happening on and off for two years. I have changed salts but it doesn't seem to be the salt, it's me. It has happened the last few days while trying a new salt out. I won't name the company that makes it but it contains sodium chloride (1000mg), potassium chloride (200mg) and magnesium Malate (60mg). These are pretty good forms to my knowledge. But once again has happened with other products. And sometimes even equi life. It's usually when I'm drinking something though. What could this be from? I did neurotransmitter testing last year, everything was normal beside very high cortisol. My electrolytes were fairly balanced in a hair tissue test as well. I supplemented to correct any minor issues from that HTMA too. I am not sure what is causing the massive anxiety and panic feeling. Would love your feedback, thanks a lot! Joey: Hello Dr. Cabral, what do you think about the "Active EMF Protection Technology" and its claims to stop the body responding to EMF, by EMF being neutralised at a cell level. Is it a total scam? Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/2326 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

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Ep 015: How do I help my Thyroid work its best?

Rock Bottom Wellness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 28:57

Links/Guest Contact Info/Freebies: NEXT WEBCLASS: https://tiffanyflaten.click/live-training-1 The 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Health and Crush Your Fatigue w/out Crazy Dieting or Beating Yourself up at the Gym Get YOUR copy of the Rock Bottom Thyroid Treatment: https://www.rockbottomwellness.com/book Get your FREE 5 Easy Ways to Help Conquer Sleep & Banish Fatigue Guidebook here: https://tiffanyflaten.click/guide Facebook Group - Nutrition for Thyroid Health https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionforthyroidhealth/ Schedule your FREE Thyroid Breakthrough Session today by clicking here: https://FatigueFix.as.me/ SUPPLEMENT STORE: https://rockbottomwellness.ehealthpro.com/ In this episode, Tiffany discusses the contrast between conventional wisdom and reality when it comes to dealing with a thyroid condition. 5 Things to make sure our thyroid is functioning at its best Optimize our thyroid hormones. Get the correct tests done. Find someone to help you analyze your results. Need to look at Free T4, Free T3, TPO, RT3, Anti-thyroglobulin. Sex hormones like progesterone, adrenals, estrogens, testosterone. Nutrient deficiencies - there are nutrients specific to thyroid health zinc, selenium, copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin D as well as iron, ferritin, iodine, etc. Stress Management - perception of stress Blood sugar management

004- Thyroid or Adrenal Gland Problems with Lacey Dunn

Curious Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 58:40

This week Kylie & Meg sit down with Lacey Dunn, a Functional Medicine Dietitian, who helps women reclaim their hormones and their health to become the boss of their own bodies! The girls get back to Thyroid basics and break down what it is, what it does, and what tests are important. Like much of Curious Women topics, this one is super complicated, so while they dive into some pretty science-y stuff in the beginning they wrap up at the end with some great suggestions on attainable places to start! Lacey is the author of the new book, "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony: How To Rebalance Your Hormones, Master Your Metabolism and Become the Boss of Your Own Body", where she helps women navigate their "hormonal symphony", healing their gut and more! It serves as a database to help women understand anything that impacts their overall health. Her book is available on Amazon & at Barnes & Noble or available on her website: https://upliftfitnutrition.com/book/ You can connect with her on IG @faithandfit , twitter @laceyadunn , or www.upliftfitnutrition.com She also has a new supplement line called NourishWell Nutrition, which are evidenced based and formulated by Lacey herself. They are also third party tested to ensure purity and safety! Coming soon @nourishwellnutrition on IG ; pre-launch for the supplements starts on 4/8 and the website will be: www.NourishWellco.com TLDL action steps for how to support your thyroid & adrenal systems: 1. Your TSH is not enough to fully assess your thyroid function. Lacey's ideal testing for thyroid would include: TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), Free T3, Free T4 and thyroid antibodies (TPO & Tg Ab) + nutrients (Vitamin A, B vitamins, Vitamin E, zinc, selenium, magnesium) + Cortisol 2. For many people (especially women), things you wouldn't suspect may be putting unnecessary stress on your body and messing with your hormones, so try to avoid these. These things include under-eating/over-exercising, fasting for too long, not getting enough sleep and even past traumas. 3. "If you have symptoms, you're stressed". If typical stress management tips don't work for you (like yoga & meditation), there are a ton of options for you, including "forced relaxation" techniques. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curious-women/support

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WTH?! Functional practitioners freaking out over suppressed TSH!

The Thyroid Fix

Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 18:34

Is your functional practitioner freaking out over a suppressed TSH? First, be careful of functional medicine practitioners that actually do not treat and test their patients functionally! Second, I want to state that a suppressed TSH is not a problem UNLESS your Free T3 and Free T4 lab values are severely elevated and you actually are in a hyper state! Grab important info in this episode as to why a suppressed TSH may be expected.We need to stop the TSH madness! Be your own patient advocate and start knocking at the door of your functional practitioner that is using TSH alone to diagnose and treat you!LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie HornamanBook a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/book-a-callYou are worth the effort it will take and I will get you there. Trust the process!CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:If you haven't already done so: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 MedicineSubscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie HornamanFollow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

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Ep 011: The Thyroid Tests You Need to Ask for Today

Rock Bottom Wellness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 18:39

Links/Guest Contact Info/Freebies: NEXT WEBCLASS: https://tiffanyflaten.click/live-training-1 Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 11 am Central Time - The 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Health and Crush Your Fatigue w/out Crazy Dieting or Beating Yourself up at the Gym Get YOUR copy of the Rock Bottom Thyroid Treatment: https://www.rockbottomwellness.com/book Get your FREE 5 Easy Ways to Help Conquer Sleep & Banish Fatigue Guidebook here: https://tiffanyflaten.click/guide Facebook Group - Nutrition for Thyroid Health https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionforthyroidhealth/ Schedule your FREE Thyroid Breakthrough Session today by clicking here: https://ThyroidBreakthrough.as.me/ SUPPLEMENT STORE: https://rockbottomwellness.ehealthpro.com/ This week Tiffany discusses the thyroid tests you absolutely need to have to start feeling your best by optimizing your thyroid function. Ask your practitioner to run a TSH, a Free T3, Free T4, TPO Antibodies and Thyroglobulin Antibodies as well as Reverse T3. Also, it's important to know the optimal ranges - not just the “normal” ranges to ensure you're able to feel your best!

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Lies that your doctor told you about the thyroid: Have you heard any of these?

Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight loss | Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 12:04

A list of lies that doctors tell thyroid patients about their thyroid. You would hope that your doctor is the single BEST person to talk to about your thyroid, right? You would think so but it's often not correct. Unfortunately, doctors are trained in a certain way and even with the best intentions give out false information when it comes to thyroid treatment and management. This video outlines just some of the lies that I've heard from doctors. They are probably not lying on purpose but telling someone something that isn't true is still a problem and only leads to confusion for thyroid patients. If you have experienced any of these lies then let me know in the comment section below! #1. Biotin is harmful to your thyroid and should be avoided. #2. The dose of natural desiccated thyroid fluctuates and is not consistent #3. Taking your thyroid out is an easy solution for fixing thyroid problems #4. Supplements do not help your thyroid and can hurt your thyroid. #5. Free T3 and Free T4 lab tests are not important and don't need to be tested. #6. Once you start taking thyroid medication you must take it for life. Also, if you are wondering whether or not something your doctor has said is true let me know below and I will do a part 2! 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-happe... 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 #hypothyroidism #hashimoto's

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Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's: Hormones, Labs, & Monitoring (Part 2)

The Fitness Nutritionists

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 22:30

Why Is It Important To Know if You Have Hypothyroidism?If hypothyroidism is not treated you can have increased cholesterol levels and be at a higher risk for having a stroke or heart attack. You may develop a goiter or suffer from peripheral neuropathy, infertility, or even have loss of consciousness and a drop in body temperature that can be life-threatening. Let's take a look at some of the thyroid hormones:The hypothalamus and pituitary gland produce hormones (TRH and TSH). These hormones then trigger the production of T4 (inactive) and T3 (active) thyroid hormones. When the thyroid gland secretes T4 this needs to be converted into T3 so it can be used by our cells. This mainly happens in the liver and gut. Be sure to listen to episode #13 on gut health if you haven't already.Have you had the following labs checked before?Have you been told your TSH levels were fine, yet you still feel all the classic symptoms of a thyroid disorder?This disorder is NOT done justice and you deserve more than being dismissed if you are feeling crummy but your TSH is "normal".Here is a brief description of each lab you should have checked:TSH-thyroid stimulating hormone, it is a reflection of your pituitary function. Your pituitary gland secretes this hormone and then sends it to the thyroid gland to create T1, 2, 3, and 4.Free T4-this hormone is made by the thyroid gland and is an INACTIVE form. It can only be converted into T3 when it is in it's free form.T4-total T4 shows both the unbound/free and bound levels of inactive T4 and active T3 hormones that are circulating in the blood stream. Total T3 can give more information into how your body is converting T4 to T3Free T3-this is the active form and what is used to provide you with energy. This hormone drives metabolism.Reverse T3-this is an inactive form and not usable by the cells. These can bind to cell receptor sites and prevent T3 from being used by the body. This generally happens in times of high stress levels in order to slow the body down and conserve energy.Tg Ab-these attack thyroglobulin which is what your body uses to produce hormones. This test can be used to help determine Hashimoto'sTPO Ab-thyroid peroxidase antibodies-these attack an enzyme that is used to make thyroid hormones. Having this lab checked can help determine if you have Hashimoto's.Are you a woman in peri/menopause and need help managing your weight and metabolism? Apply here for my signature coaching program where I help women just like you. https://bit.ly/3pr6g78Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thefitnessnutritionistscorner/ Visit our website:https://thefitnessnutritionists.com/ Check us out on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.fitness.nutritionists/

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Your Hormones Your Health Your Questions

The Vitality Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 20:42

hello, vitality seekers. This is your host, Caroline Schafer. Please help me welcome Jenn. Jenn is a registered holistic nutritionist, a functional diagnostic nutritionist and a medical exercise specialist. She specializes in women's health and hormones and is a best-selling author as well. Her book is called the simplicity project. She is the founder of the global and revolutionary women's health programs. The hormone project. And these programs that are dedicated to teaching women all about their bodies. She also, has a YouTube channel called simplicity and she sits on the advisory board for numerous magazines and TV programs. Welcome, Jen, how are you today? I'm good. Thanks so much for having me. Absolutely. Give us just a little backstory about how you got involved in this whole health arena, especially like in more in the hormone part of it. Well, when I started off, I've been active. My whole life, been in a, in a gym environment, my whole life, you know, with my dad growing up. And, I worked with athletes in the beginning. So I worked with a lot of men. I worked with a lot of teams, so there was already this built in support and network of like, you need the nutritionist, you need the chiropractor you need, like, we got it for you. And at the same time, I was ppersonal training women in a gym I lived at or live near at home. And I was just so much more interested in what was happening with the women. I was training because they did not have this support in this community. And they went over, carving out the time they were raising kids, they were working jobs. And, you know, there was, we would get to a certain point with movement and with nutrition. But then we would always hit these roadblocks where it was like they would get results. They changed their body composition, their health, their energy, but their hair was falling out. They weren't sleeping. Well, there were all these different, you know, notes that were showing up about hormones. And I was like, I need to go deeper. I need to understand more of this. And I didn't have children at the time. And so, um, you know, I went back to school again and started to dive deeper and had a greater understanding of some of the diagnostic pieces. I'm looking at blood work and different functional testing. And then I became a mom with my first child. And that for me was just. I knew that we weren't being told the whole story as young girls and women, what was going on in our body. But when I became a mother for the first time, I felt ripped off in the education department and I was like, I went to school for this and I still, I still was not prepared to know and understand the changes I would feel. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally and on my nervous system and the guilt and the shame and expectations, and that lit a fire under my ass. And I just, you know, I decided to stop working with the athletes. I dedicated my career to working with women. And, you know, I went on to have another child. I opened up a brick and mortar business. I started to run and create these programs. And in 2015, I sold my in-person studio and clinic and I transitioned everything online. And now I work, oh my gosh. You know, I have said a little prayer of gratitude because I wouldn't have been open for a lot of reasons. I would have been one of the businesses that didn't survive. Uh, and just because of who I am as an individual, not fully because of the circumstances, but I just wouldn't have been able to make some of the decisions. And so I am very grateful that I am online. But now I work with women all over the world and I have a team of all functional medicine coaches and we specialize in women's health and hormones, digestion, inflammation. And ultimately what we specialize in is educate. That's so awesome. Like I said, I have thyroid condition, since I got pregnant with my first, so that's twenties almost seven years, so she's going to be 26 and they're all telling me I was tired because I was pregnant and I'm like, I can't keep my head up, like at all. And that was so scary to me when I learned that. It could affect her limbs being made with the, thyroid being way off. And I'm like, I don't have six weeks to regulate this. I mean, it was a very scary time. So I welcome all this information, because I am also at the age where my hormones are going a bit wacky. So this just perfect timing being totally selfish. One of the things that I saw that you are more inclined to talk about is female cycles. What can you just explain what you mean by a female cycle? So for those of us as women, We are still menstruating. We still have a bleed, a period. We go through four very distinct phases that lead up to the period. So as women and girls, we were taught that your period was the main event and that's all you had to focus on is like, when is it coming, survive it, get through it and get to the other side. It's actually a build up the period is the end result of the three other phases. Our body goes through to prepare for this. We have a follicular phase, which is where hormones are on the rise again, where the follicles are ripening and getting ready to release an egg, which is the second phase, which is oblation. Hopefully we all relate. That's how we produce our progesterone. That's what supports us for the third phase, which is our luteal phase. And there's all different energy, energetics, nutrition, movement, lifestyle support for each of these phases as a woman that then lead us into our periods. So we're not, you know, saying things like, I don't know who I am the five days before I bleed. My PMs is so bad. My mood is all over my cravings. I'm retaining water. My boobs are so sore. Like I'm not sleeping. All of those things happening. They've become ubiquitous of being a woman and like that's normal. It's very common. Nothing is normal about any of those symptoms and especially the swinging severity now for women who are in that transition of going into menopause. So they're, peri-menopausal, the cycle is not regular. The timing of it, the type of it, the mood of the other hormones. So thyroid and ovaries and adrenals, like they, they are part of a system they're part of an ACCE that's communicating. And so when one of those areas. Is being stressed or as being, uh, you know, over asked to over-deliver and to show up in a way that it doesn't have the support you talked about, you know, your thyroid starts to show up in pregnancy. It is one of the most common times for women because a lot of women, there are things going on behind the scenes, in their. That they dismiss that they're like, I can do this. I can get through it. And then you either get pregnant. And one of two things happens where you feel worse or you feel a whole lot better because you have this surge of all these incredible hormones and then you give birth and it's like, as soon as you birth the baby and the placenta. It's like the rug has been pulled out from underneath you. And there is postpartum thyroiditis, which is on the rise. A lot of women are having major thyroid issues after baby. And again, just get told if you have a new baby, you're tired, you're stressed do that. And yes, that can be true, but she deserves better care than that. And she deserves to be taught how to take care of herself. So. You know, thyroid can impact the peri-menopause, uh, just as much as it can when you've been pregnant, but that perimenopausal transition for women, they might be listing and go, well, I don't understand these phases because I don't have, you know, I can get a period 25 days from today, but then I can get 1 35 days from then, or I could go months without one, because that is really that runway towards menopause where it's been a full year without a bleed. I just learned. Yeah. And it's, this is like, and again, we're not broken. This is by design it menopause is our second puberty. When we go into puberty as a young girl, there's lots of signs and symptoms we have in our body that many of us aren't taught about cervical mucus, showing up in our underwear shape of our body, changing, smell, hair, mood, emotions, all of that. And that's as that, the hormones are coming on the scene and they're hyper trying to figure out how to regulate. How do we start to. The pituitary gland to signal to those ovaries, they need to release an egg. How do we do this, that or the other? Well, in menopause, it's the puberty in reverse. The OBS are like, I am taking the final bow. I'll do some shows, but not every single month. I will obviate sometimes, but not every single month. And now you're starting to get disruption in how much progesterone, how much estrogen, how much testosterone, how well your body produces cortisol, DHA. Regulates these hormones, our blood sugar going into menopause also takes us on a wicked ride because we become more insulin resistant. So we don't manage the same dietary principles, the same food, the way we did years ago, which is why women get into menopause. And they oftentimes find themselves over dieting, which is a huge no-no over fasting, which can be a huge no-no or trying to go back to the old tricks of the trade that they used to do to drop those couple of pounds, get their tummy feeling good again, and it doesn't work. So there's a lot that can happen. And I was, I was teaching a live class yesterday and I was asked the question that I get it, why women asked, but they're like, okay. So what do we do to balance our hormones? And I'm like, I could spend the next year teaching you because it's not one thing. And then everybody's different. Everyone is different. And to understand how you can best support a woman, like you talking to me and saying, I had an underactive thyroid now I've got Hasimoto's, I'm going through menopause. Okay. So that's where you're at today, but we need to understand the decades that led up to today. We need to understand, like, tell me more about the lineage and the history of what your body has experienced, stress, nutrition, sickness, medication, pregnancies, whatever it may be. This is where the functional piece. We are really detectives, honestly. That's what I feel like I do. I feel like I'm a detective that is doing triage when I'm working with women. Because you're trying to get them to a place where they feel a difference fairly soon in terms of like, okay, I can take a breath now I can see the light, but it's complicated. It is very complicated. I know I'm just from the thyroid. It is like just trying to get blood out of a stone to get straight answers with the endocrinologist. They're still doing just like the one test and there's like six of them that really are helpful It's just such a grueling experience to try to get answers. So that's what I love about the functional health part of it. Yeah, because it shouldn't be that way. It is actually, it is, it is the bane of my existence when women are not given the appropriate blood work, when they have. They sign and symptom of thyroid test TSH is a signaling mechanism. All that is telling us is how well your pituitary gland in the brain is communicating and tapping into the thyroid. If we aren't measuring free T4 and free T3, we don't know from the perspective of the gland, how well you are producing those hormones and then the next step. So it goes. Production then what has to happen is the thyroid is like, I got the message. I produced the free T4 and some T3, but I'm going to need a whole lot more of that T3 because that's a metabolically active thyroid hormone. I don't think for a lot of women that they understand these are hormones we are talking about that are chemical messengers and where that conversion happens is in your liver and your. So, if you have a woman who has gas, bloating, constipation, chronic digestive issues, liver is not functioning all that. Well, she doesn't have a gallbladder and that makes things more difficult. She's really going to struggle with her thyroid unless someone teaches her that in the case of Hasimoto's well, we have to look at what is your immune system's response, and the only way that you can actually get a of Hasimoto's is you have to test thyroid peroxide and thyroglobulin, and I like to see reverse T3 as well. Your family doctor is going to say, no, they're going to say, we're going to test TSH. If it's normal, I'm not running any more tests. This is where you havetwo choices. You become more educated, you become more empowered and you say, look, I'll pay out of pocket for these tests or you say, thank you very much. And you now go work with a functional practitioner who can actually give you the blood work that you need, and you're still going to pay out of pocket for it. But now you're going to get answers and answers to the cause that does treat the symptoms. And that's a huge thing in mind. Because I've spent so much time just trying to fight the system, trying to educate myself. I had one doctor kind of get aggressive with me because I was asking questions is if one of my kids, my body, it's like, I need to know these things and I want to test it for them. So I have better answers, but they're getting defensive and angry because here's the thing at the end of the day. So I have a huge. A lot of network, my network RMDs, they are medically trained doctors or they're their functional medicine doctors who were medically trained and they will be the first to tell you, they are not taught all of these tests. They don't know what to do with the results. They're also, they're handcuffed by their governing bodies and they're colleges. And the healthcare system that they work in as to what they're allowed to test. And I truly do believe that a physical, every year, every human being should have the ability to get all of these things tested because how do we know what is starting to become an issue? I don't want to wait to help a woman when her hair is falling out, she's exhausted. She's cold all the time. She can't poop. She's not sleeping. Like we have done her a disservice. When, if she's at that point, the medical system has totally couldn't concur more. Absolutely. I'm just curious, what's your go-to remedy? I'm a big foodie, so I always think food and environments and excellent resource to remedy things. But what do you think about, um, my hormone replacement? What are your thoughts on. I think it's great for some women, but you have to start by doing the foundational things first. So if you have a lot of digestive issues, if you're not eating a very healthy diet, if you're not eating enough at all, if you're not hydrated, you aren't sleeping. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, Western medicine, hormone replacement therapy. It's going to give you this short-term window of feeling like things have changed, but, but they're not. If we're going to start to take any hormones, we want to make sure that the body as a whole is healthy and can actually use those to the best advantage. So you want to start on gut health. You want to start making sure you're eating whole food. Please balance your blood sugar before you get on hormone replacement therapy. And then yes, it can literally be. Change women's lives. When you are working with a practitioner who is testing your levels to see what you need, not just throwing you on the run of the mill. So I really do like bio-identical hormone therapy because you're working with a compounding pharmacy that is working with your practitioner And then what is actually needed for your Mount. So, yeah, I think it's when used responsibly, it can make a big difference. And then Dutch testing. Is that something you also recommend to try to give, give headway of what your numbers are, where you're at? I recommend Dutch and blood work for those types of things, because we do want to see certain serum levels. Like we want to see testosterone in your, in your blood. We may want to test things like your sex hormone, binding globulin, DHA, before it's been sulfated, but what's so great about the Dutch test ,we're going to see the hormone levels from a different lens, and we're going to see how you are breaking them down and that's the missing piece. Blood work is a snapshot. It's like a selfie in that moment. What we have available circulating it is time-sensitive. So depending on what you're testing as a woman, the day that you test month matters, if you're a woman that's testing for progesterone versus a woman who's testing for follicular stimulating hormone. You're testing on like day three progesterone. You're testing five to seven days after you've ovulated. So if you don't test on the right day of the month, now your results are not going to get certain recommendations based off that. So it's really important. Yeah. It's misleading. If you're not doing it the right way. It's. It's kind of almost irrelevant information. The other thing I would say on, yeah. The other thing I would say in that too, is that it's all great to go get all the testing done, but please make sure you're working with people who understand the test. Right, right. Because they're there translation is everything, right. A hundred percent. I was tested for Hashimoto's years ago. And I only discovered it since my records went online, like a couple of years ago. Um, and I was looking back and they put all the records online and they actually tested me and I had no clue. I was just walking around going. Okay. I know if I had a frigging nickel for every woman who was told she was fine. And then we asked to see her blood work and it is literally identified. Sometimes it is literally bolded in black or red marked LO for low or H I for a high or A for Abnormal. And no one has told her. It's a very frustrating condition. I feel like a lot of people understand it. I think a lot of the understanding is very old school. It's not very functional minded. And so it is, it is very hard to get answers. So, tell our audience where they can contact you. Yeah. So Instagram is where I spend most of my time. I don't know when this is going to air, but our whole month in February, it's 28 days of hormone education every single day. Um, and so. Jenn pike, it's Jenn with two NS. So Instagram is great. my website, Jenn pike.com. And then we have a team of wellness advisors where we actually offer complimentary calls to any women where they're just like, I, I think this is what's going on. I'm not sure. Or this is what my experience has been, um, because I really liked to make sure the women that we're bringing into our practice are women. are women we can help. Right. And, and we're not like doers of everything. We have a very specialized focus on, on women's hormones and digestion, so they can always slide into our DMS, ask about how they can book a call. I think what you're doing is so important. I wish I knew that you were a long time ago. I will definitely become a patron of your podcast. I didn't even know that a menopause means a year without periods. And why don't you start with. You have to wait a hundred the whole year, like I had. And I'm like, I've had my body a long time. I know it's a crazy thought. Um, okay. Last question. Um, if there was one thing in this world that you could eliminate, what would it be and why? Oh, just one. I know there's a million of, and especially right now with the side, that's it, you know, there's really, there's really two for me actually at this time in the world. one is divisiveness. Uh, it's like, it's heartbreaking as an individual to witness just how much division has happened in the last couple of years. I'm in Canada. There's been a lot of it. And so. Division would be something that I would really just I'd love to, to not have. Um, the other thing is I would love for there to be this end of women being dismissed by the medical system and being dismissed by their primary care practitioners. I really, I am on a huge mission to spread as much education and empowerment for women for them, but so that they can also help their girls, their daughters, their granddaughters, and, you know, We don't have the village and the communities that we used to in the way that we used to, but it doesn't mean they can't still exist. So those of you listening, those of you who feel like you've learned something, you've had an experience, please commit to being an ambassador of sharing that information with other women. You know, it's, we, I want to move out of this era of like clinking our wine glasses over the complaints of our life and our body. And instead coming together on a walk or whatever it may be and sharing. You know, like, this is what I learned. Did, you know, this happens in our body, this is a thing. And so, yeah, that's my answer. That's that's perfect. It's so true. I felt dismissed a lot, with the Hashimoto's, especially, and with even thyroid is you have to get that checked all the time. It's just kind of a grueling experience, but I am so happy and I feel privileged to have met you today. So I thank you for coming on because I think what you're doing is spectacular out there. So I just want all of our listeners to remember that life has no remote get up and change it yourself.

111 What Is Your Thyroid Type? (and How to Manage It)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 14:27

The Investigation Thyroid issues are not a one-size-fits-all. If you've been listening to my podcast for a while, then you know I talk a lot about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's because I see so many people struggling with these issues. One of the main reasons they struggle is because traditional medicine tends to treat hypothyroidism one way - by measuring TSH and then medicating to get TSH back into range. There is so much more to optimizing the thyroid and the key is to take a more individual approach. The best news is that you can balance your thyroid and your immune system and you CAN feel good again. You can feel like the old you, the pre-war you as I call it, when your body was not battling itself every day. Yes, it is possible to be: Full of energy Reach and maintain your ideal weigh Sleep well every night Have great skin and hair Think clearly (no more brain fog) But this can only happen when you look at your thyroid not from the perspective that it is slow, but more about what type of slow down you have. There are several types of slow downs. I call these “Thyroid Types”. Knowing your Thyroid Type will allow you to properly balance it, not just reverse the speed of it. When you balance your thyroid, you can actually deal with the symptoms that are hanging around even though your doctor says your thyroid tests show the medication is working and you are in range. That's right, you do not have to put up with those symptoms anymore once you understand your Thyroid Type! This is also true if you have Hashimoto's but the support needs to be twofold to make sure that you aren't just addressing the thyroid issue but also balancing the immune system. In order to identify your Thyroid Type you will need to have a full panel of thyroid tests. Having just the TSH is not enough. You also need all the other markers. A full thyroid panel includes TSH, Total T4, Free T4, Total T3, Free T3, Reverse T3, T3 Uptake and TPO and TG Antibodies. Let's look at these different Thyroid Types. Type 1: High TSH This is what many doctors will diagnose and prescribe medication for (such as Synthroid). The lab range on this is pretty wide, so I like to look at the optimal range which is 1.8 - 3 if you are not on medication and .5-2.5 if you are on medication. The typical lab range is .5-4.5. This High TSH is just one type and most people who have issues that do not seem to be resolved by their initial approach would typically fall into the other types. Type 2: Low T3 This is very common and is easily missed if you are not looking at the full thyroid panel. T3 is converted from T4 and is needed for cellular health but just boosting T4 doesn't always solve the issue. In this case, it's important to find out why T3 is not converting. Type 3: Unavailable Hormones Type You are this Type if you have a normal TSH and a normal total T4 and T3. In other words, most doctors would not diagnose you as having a thyroid issue. But, you have symptoms that scream thyroid issue. We determine this Thyroid Type by looking more closely at Free T4 and Free T3 to see that while they may be in the wider range, they are not in optimal range. I call this Unavailable because the hormones are there but they are not available to your cells. There is a specific underlying reason for this and unless that is supported, those hormones will continue to be unavailable and cause symptoms. Type 4: Understimulated Hormone Type This is you if you have a low TSH and a low T4. It can be hard to catch because the TSH is fine so doctors never look deeper but with a low T4, there is not enough stimulation happening. All of these types can come with or without Hashimoto's. The last Type is for those who have Hashimoto's Type 5: Normal Type (with Hashimoto's) This one is when your thyroid is not low - it's actually in range. But, you do have Hashimoto's. I'm including it because it can be super deceiving and so often, people are told that nothing can be done and they just have to wait it out. Basically, they are told to wait until their Hashimoto's destroys the thyroid enough to trigger an elevated TSH to warrant starting on medication. However the symptoms you are experiencing can be there from the inflammation even if thyroid is completely normal. But, you CAN start supporting the immune system to prevent more destruction. Understanding your Thyroid Type is the key to understanding why you still have symptoms even if you are getting good labs or taking your medication. Now that you know your Thyroid Type you can find the right solution for you. For this, I use my Thyroid Trifecta approach. The thyroid trifecta has 3 steps. Identify your Thyroid Type Properly address the underlying cause (why this thyroid type happened) Support the thyroid AND if you have Hashimoto's, balance the immune system with a comprehensive plan that is specifically for you. This last step is key because a general approach would not typically work because we all have different thyroid types. I have been using this approach in my practice for years and it really works! The problem is, I've been so booked up with clients in the last few years, the number of people I've been able to help has been limited. Until now. My approach in designing a custom thyroid action plan is now accessible to you through my brand new online course called “Thyroid Mystery Solved”. I am so excited to put these tools in your hands so you can get back to feeling good again. This course is actually personalized so that you get the support for you! Including: Labs Diet Medications Supplements Cleansing Mindset Basically, everything you ever wanted to know (and a few things you didn't know you should know) put in a step by step comprehensive plan customized to get your thyroid back on track. Just imagine finally creating balance so that you can have better energy, less brain fog, improved sleep, more balanced digestion, less bloating, less PMS, decreased moodiness, better body composition, more strength and vitality and start to actually enjoy your life. Imagine feeling in control of your body and your health. I am so excited to share This Course with you and to watch you finally get answers and reclaim your power. Eliminating Health Mysteries If you are dealing with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's (or both) this program is for you. And, if you know someone with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's (and you like them) make sure you share this link because it has the potential to be life changing! www.thyroidMysterySolved.com. Links: Resources mentioned www.thyroidMysterySolved.com PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price of the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses.

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KYLIE BURTON: THYROID, ”BUT YOUR LAB TESTS ARE NORMAL!”

Lone Star Keto

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 44:09

EPISODE 81 SHOW NOTES: BACKGROUND BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS WHAT IS A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DOCTOR? READING YOUR THYROID PANEL THREE KEY THYROID SYSTEM HYPOTHALAMUS PITUITARY GLAND THYROID PROBLEMS WITH TSH FUNCTIONAL TSH RANGE (1.8 - 3) WHAT CAUSES ISSUES WITH THE PITUITARY GLAND (TSH) STRESS INFLAMMATION INFECTION IMPORTANCE OF WBC MARKERS VIRUSES BACTERIA PARASITES T4, FREE T4, FREE T3 GUT/LIVER & THYROID THYROID MEDICATION HASHIMOTOS MINDSET THYROID PROTOCOL? Growing up, Dr. Burton could always be found on the volleyball court. After high school, she took her love for volleyball to Southern Utah University (SUU) where she was the setter and team captain on their very first volleyball team. While at SUU, she took a nutrition class and fell in love with food and how food impacts our health. In 2012, following a study abroad trip to Japan, she graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition. Due to divine intervention, Dr. Burton was introduced to chiropractic and functional medicine the year following undergraduate school. She was mesmerized by the unique approach this type of medicine provided to patients and saw firsthand the impact it had on their health and lifestyle. Thus began her journey to becoming a chiropractor with a functional medicine specialty. In March of 2017, she graduated from the University of Western States with her Doctorate of Chiropractic, becoming a doctor and a mother in the same week! Six months after completing her doctorate, she and her husband became parents and she finished her Certificate in Functional Medicine from Functional Medicine University (FMU). Together, chiropractic and functional medicine provide her with powerful healing tools and a knowledge base that brings the future of medicine to her patients today. Website: http://drkylieburton.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkylieburton/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/drkylieburton Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4Gxj6A_gQ6hOuLuWcNgEA ************************************* Lone Star Keto Social Media Website: https://lone-star-keto.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/lonestarketogirl IG: https://www.instagram.com/lonestarketogirl Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lone_Star_Keto FB: https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarKetogirl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lonestarketogirl Nutrition & Life Coaching: https://LSKCoaching.as.me/ Carnivore & Fasting coaching: https://revero.health/product/amber-w/

Thyroid Issues and the Testing You need to Know

Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 9:40

Thyroid issues: testing (like TSH, T4, T3, free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3) – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor In this month of MAY, being Women’s Health Month, we are going to discuss one of the common conditions affecting women - thyroid issues. These health conditions can come in form of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Grave’s disease. We are also going to discuss blood tests for thyroid function – like TSH, total T4, free T4, Free T3, rT3, and others. These tests are parts of important for diagnosing and treating these thyroid issues. Usually, a combination of tests is needed to establish the full nature of your thyroid health, but sometimes, a single test is enough to draw some conclusion. The values of the thyroid tests help doctors determine the kind of thyroid issue a person is having. What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is located at the front of your neck. The job of this gland is to make thyroid hormones, which help the body use energy and keep the heart, brain, muscles, and other organs working optimally. The thyroid hormone is secreted into the bloodstream and transported to every tissue in the body. The majority of this hormone is thyroxine, also called T4 (containing four iodine atoms). This T4 is often converted to triiodothyronine (T3), through the removal of a single iodine atom. This effect takes place mostly in the liver and in some tissues where the T3 acts, including the brain. Another gland called the pituitary gland secretes the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) which controls the amount of T4 produced by the thyroid gland. The amount of TSH produced is dependent on the amount of T4 the pituitary sees. More TSH is often produced if the pituitary sees very little T4. But once the T4 goes above a certain level, the production of TSH is automatically shut off. You can liken the work of the thyroid and pituitary gland to the action of a heater and thermostat. When the heater is cold, the thermostat reads and turns on the heater, and when the heat rises to a particular level, the thermostat senses this and turns off the heater. Having a sufficient amount of the T4 AND T3 hormones is important to maintain the work of the thyroid gland in the body. An imbalance of the thyroid hormones can lead to various health issues, hence various testing methods are used to determine the level of these hormones in the body Testing methods Blood tests are usually taken to measure the amount of thyroid hormone in the body. Some of the tests commonly used to evaluate thyroid function include: TSH tests This is the first test to check thyroid function. It is conducted to measure the TSH level in a blood sample. A high TSH level indicates that the thyroid gland is not secreting enough hormone (primary hypothyroidism). A low TSH level usually arises from an abnormality in the pituitary gland, which disrupts the ability to stimulate the thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Usually, a normal TSH value indicates that the thyroid is working properly. T4 tests T4 is the main thyroid hormone circulating in the blood. A total T4 gives a measure of the free and bound hormone, and this value can change when the binding proteins differ. A free T4 measures the T4 hormones that are not bound and can enter and affect the body tissues. Tests that measure free T4 -either free T4 (FT4) or free T4 index (FT1) - are more accurate in reflecting the thyroid function when checked with a TSH. A Low FT4 OR FTI and an elevated TSH indicate primary hypothyroidism due to disease in the thyroid gland. A low FT4 or FTI and a low TSH shows an individual has hypothyroidism due to an issue with the pituitary gland. An elevated FT4 or FTI and a low TSH are found in people suffering from hyperthyroidism. T3 tests T3 tests are usually conducted to diagnose and determine the severity of hyperthyroidism. An elevated amount of this hormone is seen in hyperthyroid patients. Some individuals having a low TSH shows an elevated amount of the T3 alone with the FT4 or FTI remaining in the normal range. A T3 test is rarely needed in people with hypothyroidism as it is the last test to become abnormal. People with a severe case of hypothyroidism can have a high TSH and low FT4 and FTI but maintain the normal T3 value. A free T3 measurement is often not reliable, so it is not helpful. Reverse T3 Reverse T3 is structurally similar to T3 but the iodine atoms are located differently, which makes it inactive. In healthy people, measurement of reverse T3 is useful as it helps determine that if there is a high rT3 which can lead to blocking the ability of T3 to be utilized. If you’re concerned about your energy level, you can exercise more, eat a healthy whole food diet, reduce stress, and sleep well it would be a good idea to get your thyroid tested. You can consult Dr. Jason Jones at our Chiropractic office in Elizabeth City, NC, to learn more about thyroid issues and natural ways to stay healthy.

Healthcast 548 - Hashimoto's Disease – The What, Why, and How.

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 21:37

See all the Healthcast's at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog/ There are several types of Hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto's Disease is one of the types I see quite often in private practice. Hashimoto's Disease is an autoimmune disease in which your own immune system attacks your thyroid gland. Initially Hashimoto's Disease causes overactive thyroid hormone production but soon the inflammation caused by the autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland results in an underactive gland as the thyroid is destroyed by white blood cells. The thyroid gland located in the neck right above the collar bone, often swells from the inflammation and causes what is called a “goiter”. There are many symptoms associated with Hashimoto's Disease that are listed below, and many of them are the same symptoms as seen in all forms of hypothyroidism, but several are unique to Hashimoto's Disease. Symptoms of Hashimoto's Disease (Those unique to Hashimoto's Disease are starred*) Weight Gain Hair loss Constipation Low body temperature Slow pulse and low blood pressure High cholesterol Brittle nails Enlarged tongue Fatigue Muscle pain * Joint pain and stiffness* Depression Memory sluggishness Abnormal menstrual cycles Generalized swelling or retention of fluid Hoarse voice from thyroid enlargement Trouble swallowing The initial cause of Hashimoto's disease is unknown but there are several theories about why some people get this disease. The theories include a bacterial or viral infection that triggers antibodies to kill the virus or bacteria, but the antibodies get “confused” and attack the thyroid gland as well. This is the most popular belief about the origin of Hashimoto's thyroid disease. There is a consensus that besides the infection that triggers the attack of antibodies, there is a genetic weakness that sets certain people up to be at risk for getting this disease. Patients who get Hashimoto's also are frequently beset with other autoimmune diseases like Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis. The third risk is radiation exposure to the neck and or chest. Lastly, trauma to the neck can cause thyroid cells to be damaged and “leak” the contents of the gland resulting in an autoimmune reaction that begins a domino effect that attacks all the thyroid cells. What Happens When a Person has untreated Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease? Not all people go to the doctor when they experience symptoms of low thyroid. Often healthcare is not available, or they are not insured or afraid of doctors. However, it is important to treat Hashimoto's thyroid disease, or it can cause more severe disease than just hypothyroidism. These diseases include: Heart disease cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Depression Poor sexual functioning and Low Libido Myxedema—a severe swelling of the body that results in drowsiness, and finally in unconsciousness. How do we Diagnose Hashimoto's Disease? 1. Blood Tests to diagnose any hypothyroid disease, TSH Free T3 and Free T4 2. Blood Test called TPO Antibody test, which is the enzyme that is generally contained inside the thyroid but is released from the thyroid gland when it is damaged by trauma, radiation or attacked by antibodies that are misdirected when killing a virus. The test we do measures the level of Antibodies that attack the Thyroid Peroxidase Enzymes. Blood tests are the way to measure the level of the antibodies that attack the thyroid gland. We test for TPO antibodies as well as the TSH Thyroid Stimulating hormone, Free T4 one of the thyroid hormones, and Free T3. By measuring these tests as well as the antibody test, we can both diagnose and measure the success of our treatment. TPO antibodies are specific for Hashimoto's Disease and don't disappear with time but generally stay stable if the disease is adequately treated. What is the Treatment for Hashimoto's Disease? The treatment of Hashimoto's Disease is to replace the missing thyroid hormone with oral thyroid medication. At BioBalance we treat Hashimoto's Disease with Armour Thyroid (pig thyroid) the most natural form of thyroid medication. If that is not affective, we adjust the treatment to another type of thyroid medication (NP Thyroid, Levothyroxine, Synthroid or Tirosant) and adjust the dose until the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Disease goes away. It is not enough to give a Hashimoto's patient a pill form of thyroid, but it is important to make sure the pill is absorbed in the stomach and intestine, and to ensure that it can be absorbed by cells all over the body to truly treat Hashimoto's. In general, we follow blood levels of Free T3 and T4, after a patient has been on thyroid for a few months, but that doesn't always tell us if the thyroid medication is attaching to the receptors and stimulating cells to do the job of a person's normal thyroid. We make sure the Thyroid replacement is being taken properly Absorbed through the intestines. To ensure absorption and the activation of receptors we do several things. First, we make sure our patient is taking her thyroid medication on an empty stomach with only water and waiting for 20 minutes, at the minimum, to eat or drink anything. She can't take other pills or supplements with it either. Insure the absorption of the thyroid medication through the stomach and intestines Some patients take medication to lower stomach acid which prevents them from dissolving and absorbing some of their oral thyroid medication. Patients taking thyroid require normal stomach acid to absorb their thyroid meds, and a proton pump medication for reflux will make it impossible for a patient to get her medication into her bloodstream. If it is necessary for my patient to take her Protonix or other drug like it, then our patient must wait 1 hours after taking the thyroid before taking any type of acid reducing medications. If my patient has low stomach acid naturally, I can tell because she usually has trouble eating dense proteins like steak, then she may also have trouble absorbing her thyroid medication. We advise those patients to take digestive enzymes with the thyroid medication to help them absorb their thyroid medications. If the beneficial gut bacteria is insufficient or abnormal from GI disease like Crohn's disease and or Gastric Bypass, then thyroid medication cannot be absorbed. We treat our thyroid patients who have intestinal disease with probiotics and a few months of prebiotics to assist in the GI absorption. The last step in the effectiveness of thyroid medicine is to make sure once the medication has been absorbed into the blood from the intestines it must penetrate the cells that require thyroid hormone. The cells with receptors for thyroid hormone require Iodine. In my area of the country, the Midwest, we do not have Iodine in the soil or in the water so the lack of Iodine both affects the production of thyroid hormone for which Iodine is required and the receiving and penetration of thyroid hormone by the cells. I advise my patients to take 12.5 mg of Iodoral daily to make up for the lack of iodine in our environment. Without it thyroid may get all the way to the bloodstream only to be blocked from cell absorption because of lack of Iodine. Iodine is not contraindicated in Hashimoto's disease when it is given in moderate amounts. Dr. Brownstein has written a book called Iodine, which explains the reason we give Iodine to all our hypothyroid patients, even those with Hashimoto's disease. The choice of thyroid medication is critical to treatment goals I always start women on Armour Thyroid or Nature Thyroid because in my experience during the last 40 years of medical practice, women do better on Armour thyroid than a synthetic like levothyroxine, Synthroid. Armour Thyroid contains combined thyroid hormone, both T3 and T4, and the Endocrinology Society has finally come to that same conclusion. Without taking combined thyroid the only lab test that doctors are trained to test is TSH, and it will look normal, even when it is not making the patient better. This fact is because most women cannot make T4 (what is in Synthroid and levothyroxine), into T3 the active form of the hormone, and doesn't make patients with Hashimoto's better. When I rarely take care of men for this problem, I start them on Synthroid, and they do very well because men can convert their T4 (what Synthroid contains) into the active form of Thyroid (T3). Men respond very well to Synthroid and Levothyroxine and therefore are more effectively treated with what most doctors use. Hashimoto's Disease Thyroid Treatment medical maintenance Once you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease you cannot stop taking your thyroid medication. Iodine will always be necessary as well. My method of following a Hashimoto's patient includes following their Free T3 and Free T4 as well as TSH, and reverse T 3 in certain circumstances and always a yearly TPO antibodies. Adjustment of the dose occurs if the labs reveal hyper or hypothyroidism, if the antibodies are increasing, and or if the symptoms of low thyroid come back. If you have Hashimoto's disease you may have other autoimmune diseases or symptoms from the Hashimoto's even if it is sufficiently treated. The most common autoimmune effect of Hashimoto's disease is hair loss from the antibodies killing hair follicles. In this case we ask our patients to see a dermatologist to prevent future hair loss and we optimize the dose of thyroid and Iodoral as well. To our patients: Remember, if your symptoms are not improving on the thyroid medication or dose, you are on for Hashimoto's Disease, you should find a doctor who will manage your thyroid to help you feel normal and ask you if your symptoms are better rather than just looking at the lab values.

Healthcast 546 - What to do when your doctor wants you to stop your hormone therapy.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 18:38

See all the Healthcast's at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog/ I will give your PCP the benefit of the doubt that he or she doesn't know anything about hormones, but that does not excuse him/her from trying to persuade you to stop a treatment that obviously helps you and has brought you back to life! Here are some questions that are brought about by visits to the PCP when they start attempting to scare you into stopping your bioidentical hormone replacement therapy with pellets or your natural thyroid medication (Armour Thyroid). Is my thyroid being over treated? My PCP says my TSH level is too low: No, your thyroid is not overtreated if your free T3 is between. 3.0 and 4.5 and your TSH is between 1-2.5. Dr. Maupin has had hypothyroidism since she was 22 and she is an expert on thyroid replacement. Her daughter Dr. Sullivan has been on Armour Thyroid since she was 16. They are treating you with the most bio-identical thyroid possible to normalize your free T3 and Free T4 thyroid hormones. These two thyroids are the active thyroid hormones that enter your cells and turn on your metabolism. TSH is just a stimulating hormone from the pituitary that stimulates the thyroid to make T3 and T4. Looking at these two hormones tells BioBalance doctors and NPs if your body is getting enough thyroid. Thyroid hormone is vital to life and to have it in the proper range is extremely important! We don't follow your TSH because it is not indicative of the amount of thyroid hormone you have circulating and does not parallel your symptoms. TSH is only useful for diagnosing hypothyroidism but not for following how successful treatment is. When you take thyroid successfully your TSH decreases to below 1.0. That is a sign that you have enough thyroid hormone, the suppression (lowering) of the stimulating hormone TSH. Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Maupin both have been successfully treated for their hypothyroidism and know that resolution of symptoms of low thyroid is as important as the lab numbers. Ask yourself do you feel better when our doctors and NPs are managing your thyroid or when your PCP is? If we have wiped away your symptoms, and they don't, then which one of us is right? Do I really need all of these supplements? We prescribe supplements for many reasons. Each supplement is prescribed for your individual problem. We give you a list of the supplements you should take and give you the reason we are prescribing each one. We often use supplements instead of prescription medications because they have fewer side effects, and they quickly supplement our inadequate diets or give us back what our lifestyle or medications take away. Supplements are prescribed for you to add to the value of the food you eat, to protect you from cancer, treat anxiety, protect you from some medications (Statins use up CoQ 10, and supplementation gives the nutrient COQ 10 back to you to rescue you from abnormal liver function). We only prescribe supplements that treat specific individual deficiencies that you have because of your diet, Medications, genetics and or your medications. PLEASE TAKE THEM! Other than spironolactone, prostate complex and dermaplane, and laser hair removal... what can I do about my facial hair? The only rule is don't shave! Shaving makes it worse thicker and creates stubble. White and light hair can't be successfully lasered, but dark hair can be painlessly lasered. Hair must be darker than your skin for an Alma laser to remove it. It is a painless process. It must be done every 6 weeks when hair goes into another growth cycle, for 4-6 treatments. For facial hair, waxing, using an epilator and plucking are the most successful hair removal of light hair. Dark hair is removed best with the hair removal laser—it is NOT painful and is effective. We give spironolactone to every patient to prevent facial hair and acne! These methods are only necessary when a patient can't take spironolactone for some reason or if they have particularly dense hair. Is my hair falling out because my testosterone is too high? That is what my PCP says. The most likely cause of hair loss is low thyroid, followed closely by medications, poor protein intake, familial genetic hair thinning. If hair is thinning only in the frontal area it is due to low estradiol. If it is thinning all over the head it may be an anesthesia side effect, or high cortisol, low thyroid, lack of protein and vitamins in the diet or a side effect of many medications. Only hair loss restricted to the temples and crown in women can be from high DHT, a byproduct of testosterone. (Please see my book The Secret Female Hormone). Remember to speak up to educate your doctor, and if he or she doesn't listen or back down from dissuading you from taking your pellet hormone therapy, then vote with your feet and find another doctor. Another option is to say, I will continue to be your patient on the agreement that we won't talk about hormones or thyroid again, and you will not order testing of these hormones. I get tested by my hormone specialist.

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Healthcast 538 – The Thyroid Myth that Doctors Still Believe

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 22:37

See all the Healthcast's at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog/ I have had hypothyroidism since I was 23, so I have had an interest in the thyroid gland, how it works and what treatments work and which ones don't for my entire adult life. In medical school in the 70s I was told that the thyroid was easy to diagnose, all you had to do was draw one test, the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) and if the TSH was high, the thyroid was underactive, and if it was high the thyroid was overactive. Like many medical myths, this myth has been repeated to all medical students for the last 50 years without question, and subsequently millions of women have been under-treated or left untreated secondary to this Medical Lie repeated in every medical school. The information I reveal in this Healthcast will support the above allegations by way of my 40 years of experience as a physician, 50 years as a hypothyroid patient and the new book Lies My Doctor Told Me, by a physician named Dr. Berry, who uncovers all the outdated and untrue misinformation doctors were taught in medical school and residency. His book confirms what I have been telling patients, contrary to common medical practice, for over 40 years. He quotes and recommends my book, The Secret Female Hormone, to his readers because my book uncovers the lies about what hormones women need and don't need at menopause. Today I would like to base our discussion on the information in both of our books and support the true information with my medical experience. I hope you learn several things about one of the most important glands in your body, the Thyroid: Thyroid function is complicated and the most direct blood tests are the free T4 and free T3. These two tests are not infallible, but they generally parallel a patient's symptoms. Free T3 and Free T4 are repeatable which means the test is consistent. However, resolution of hypothyroid symptoms is the best sign that your thyroid is working properly. Following the TSH alone is absolutely the worst way to manage your thyroid! Thyroid disease predominantly attacks women and therefore is not a priority for medical doctors (DO Doctors of Osteopathy are trained with less sexual inequity than MDs) as most women's diseases are considered second class, because MDs still instruct their doctors that women are all crazy and that women are always looking for a way to lose weight without effort. These false negative generalizations remain as an undercurrent in medical education even though women are finally almost 50% of the medical school classes. For example, doctors often tell women they are imagining their symptoms if they are still hypothyroid when the doctor has given them inadequate doses of thyroid replacement medicines. Thyroid replacement must be taken in a specific way to be effective (alone on an empty stomach) and absorption in the intestines require good gut bacteria, adequate iodine, adequate sex hormones and normal cortisol to be completely effective. Endocrinologists are not your best choice in doctors to manage your thyroid. They are the specialty in charge of the thyroid, but their management hasn't changed in 50 years. Endocrine Society does the research that confirms and publishes articles that use multiple tests including free T3 and free T4, plus positive hypothyroid symptoms to diagnose hypothyroidism. Endocrine journals teach the opposite: they tell their doctors that the non-specialist order too many tests and criticizing the use of Armour Thyroid® the best replacement for women. Endocrinologists dismiss most female patients with true thyroid disease if their TSH is normal. My advice is to find a doctor who listens to and reviews your hypothyroid symptoms as well as your lab work including free T3 and free T4 tests. The best thyroid replacement is determined by your gender. Women respond better to Armour Thyroid® (pig thyroid) than Synthroid® or levothyroxine (generic Synthroid). Men respond better to the two synthetic thyroids, Synthroid® and levothyroxine better than natural thyroids. The thyroid gland is located in the lower third of the neck just above the collar bone. It is shaped like a large butterfly. If healthy, it isn't obvious when looking at someone except if it is abnormal and swollen which is what we call a goiter. The thyroid gland is essential to life and affects every cell in the body regulating cellular and physiologic rate of metabolism and burning of calories. When the thyroid gland is underactive it causes severe fatigue, weight gain, swelling throughout the body, memory loss, hair loss, dry skin, goiter, lack of the outer third of eyebrows, constipation, feels cold all the time when everyone else is comfortable, and memory loss and confusion. If the thyroid is not working at all it causes a condition called myxedema which results in severe swelling, confusion, and coma. The thyroid gland is the most important gland to human life. How the thyroid gland works is complicated. The pituitary gland in your brain is the quarterback making “calls” to the glands to stimulate all of the endocrine glands in the body. The pituitary gland produces TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) which stimulates the thyroid gland to make T3 and T4. There are 4 types of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland, but the most important and plentiful are T3 and T4. These hormones produced by the thyroid gland enter the blood stream and travel to every cell, attach to thyroid receptors on cells, and turn the cells on to burn calories and make energy. T3 and T4 are made from one amino acid (a piece of a protein), called Tyrosine, and three or four Iodine molecules, so the intake of iodine is vital to the normal production of thyroid hormone. Each cell also requires ample iodine to facilitate the cell's receptor sites to bind and accept the thyroid hormone which stimulates the activity of the many types of cells to activate the production of heat and use of glucose. Deficient iodine in the diet is one of the reasons thyroid's fail. When the thyroid is deficient, the TSH increases to stimulate the thyroid gland to make more T4 and T3, but the TSH is not a very accurate or specific test to determine the activity of the thyroid gland. The actual T3 and T4 are much more accurate as long as you test the “free” T3 and T4, which is the active portion of both thyroid hormones. Measuring the free T3 and free T4 are the obvious ways to test the thyroid, I believe it is the initial however 40 years ago it took weeks to get these tests back, and they were very expensive. I believe it was because of the difficulty running the lab tests for free T3 and T4 in the 70s led to the belief that one test was all you need. This made sense then but not now when. I think of ordering TSH like looking in a mirror instead of looking directly at a person. Now the Free T3 and Free T4 as well as TSH are done by a multi-test machine and are quite affordable. There is no reason to continue the outdated method of diagnosing and managing thyroid with a mere TSH test anymore. However, endocrinologists (the “kings” of non-sex hormones) still teach this outdated method from the dark ages (the 60s and 70s). They generally don't talk to patients about how they feel and their remaining symptoms because it doesn't change their treatment plan. They draw only a TSH, while ignoring physical signs (dry skin, goiter, brittle nails, hair loss, swelling, loss of outer eyebrows), symptoms of hypothyroidism (fatigue, constipation, brittle nails, hair loss, depression, poor motivation, slow pulse, low blood pressure causing fainting when patients stand up, and many others. The obvious blood tests like free T3, Free T4, as well as high lipids (LDL cholesterol and triglycerides) when you have low hypothyroidism, iodine, and thyroid antibodies which can be elevated in the case of autoimmune hypothyroidism like Grave's disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Dr Berry in his book Lies My Doctor Told Me calls the use of only TSH as the “Lie” in the face of new information, more accurate testing and more complete examination. Primary care doctors should complete a symptom history, as well as take BP, pulse and Temperature, all of which in the case of hypothyroidism are low. Many research papers have been published since the 70s which tout the benefit of modern testing to diagnose and maintain patients on thyroid supplementation. It doesn't seem to be changing anything in the practice of endocrinology. It almost seems that doctors of endocrinology have closed their minds after medical school and refuse to change how they practice in the face of solid evidence. They are clearly angry when one of my patients sees them after I have diagnosed and treated them, and they are better! I have treated hundreds, thousands of women in my years of OBGYN practice and now replacing postmenopausal hormones with estradiol and testosterone pellets along with their thyroids. Diagnosis and treatment for hypothyroidism for physicians is relatively simple: Take an inventory of a patient's hypothyroidism symptoms, Ask about or test pulse, blood pressure and basal body temperature Draw Blood tests for free T3, free T4, TSH, iodine when necessary, thyroid peroxidase antibodies, thyroglobulin antibodies, Cardiac CRP and fasting lipids to diagnose hypothyroidism and determine the cause (low iodine, autoimmune thyroid disease, trauma, or unknown) and then treat the patient with the most effective thyroid replacement for their gender based on body weight. To manage established hypothyroid patients who are on thyroid replacement, lab should include free T3, free T4, and TSH. If blood is drawn in the am, no thyroid should be taken before the blood draw, skewing the results to high levels. When a patient is on thyroid replacement the TSH should be below 1. If it is over 1.0, then the patient isn't taking a high enough thyroid medication dose, or they are failing to absorb the medications. The If a patient's lab looks fairly normal, free T3 (3-4.5). and free T4 (1-2.5) with a TSH below 1, but their symptoms, signs or vital signs are still unchanged or only slightly changed the patient may be resistant to the medication, may be lacking iodine, or may have malabsorption in the intestines. Endocrinologists stop increasing dosage when the TSH is below 4.5 the normal for patients not on thyroid, no matter how the patient feels. There is yet another problem with receiving a valid diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The thyroid lab tests have been lowering ever since the beginning of the last decade. When I noticed that the range for women's thyroid free hormones free t3 and free t4 were decreasing every year, I talked to two of the large labs in our area, Labcorp and Quest. They had no answer for me. It wasn't until this year (2021) that I discovered how they determine the reference range, which is the “ideal range” of free T3 and Free T4. The labs have changed from the expensive process of testing young healthy women who have no symptoms of hypothyroidism and normal vital signs, to the short cut of using all the results they obtain from all the patients who get their blood drawn in their lab. This isn't statistically valid because most of the patients getting thyroids tested are sick or have pre-existing diseases that alter the thyroid level. , That is shocking to me and of course the blood levels of ill patient are lower than they should be because when you are sick your thyroid conserves energy by shutting down and becoming hypothyroid during the illness. My answer to using this abnormal sample of patients to determine desirable thyroid levels I go by the levels of free T3 and Free T4 that were reported by the labs over a decade ago, those listed three paragraphs above. My patients are so grateful that I have diagnosed and treated their lifelong symptoms and fatigue as well as depression and obesity. Many had already developed other diseases because of their thyroid not being replaced, and diagnosis delayed, but they are still grateful that I cared enough to ask about their symptoms and vital signs. Medical doctors should make a diagnose based on the interview with the patient and obvious physical signs of disease (LIKE GOITER) 90% of the time, and lab work and physical exam the other 10%. Somewhere in the last 50 years we have lost the art of communication in medicine and most doctors have shut their minds off to new information after they left medical school. I am not proud of the disintegration of my profession, but I do wish we would choose inquisitive and creative people to be doctors with good communication and assessment skills in the future, which would greatly improve the profession.

Hormonal Havoc: Imbalance after Injury with Dr. Tamara Wexler, Neuroendocrinologist

Making Headway

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 55:47

Surprise! Our brains control our bodies! While it's common knowledge that our brains control thoughts, movements, and perception; did you ever think about it controlling your hormones? Hormonal imbalance may sound abstract but could be behind many persistent and chronic brain injury symptoms. Fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, not feeling like yourself, menstrual irregularities, changes in libido, and weight gain, among many others could be signs of hormone imbalance related to your brain injury. While hormone dysfunction may not be your answer; if it is, it is easily treatable and totally worth getting checked. Gain awareness and knowledge from our talk today with Dr. Tamara Wexler neuroendocrinologist. Topics covered: Neuroendocrinology A specific set of hormones overseen by parts in your brain Includes: thyroid hormones, sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, prolacin), growth hormones, and stress hormones Systems in the brain involved are the pituitary gland and hypothalamus--they affect end organs like the adrenal glands, ovaries, testes, the liver, and the thyroid The end organ glands are in a feedback loop with the brain The hormones carry the messages between the brain and the end organs Awareness of hormone insufficiency post brain injury There is under awareness of hormonal issues in brain injury It is under diagnosed and under treated You need testing to determine if there is pituitary deficiency. You can replace the deficient hormone and remove the symptoms associated with its insufficiency Pituitary insufficiency is most researched in post concussion/TBI. There is some information about acquired brain injuries and hormonal deficiencies but the literature isn't as broad Common symptoms associated with hormonal insufficiency are vague and non-specific. Not all of these symptoms are caused by hormonal changes but without looking you do not know if they are. There is a higher rate of pituitary insufficiency after injury but it doesn't mean every symptom is due to it. Treatment may not lead to a complete return to pre-injury self. Fatigue Mental fog Not feeling like yourself Changed menses and fertility weight changes exercise intolerance Body composition changes Slowed thinking Poor tolerance of things you used to be able to handle Mood changes School performance Behavior Growth If you don't look for insufficiency, you can't tell if it exists How do you test? Menstrual irregularities, absence of menses, or changes in libido that persist more than 3 months after a concussion can reflect a brain related hormonal change (pituitary damage) If you are having regular periods without being on oral contraceptives you don't need to be tested Estradiol and FSH: if ovary insufficiency or menopause are causing the symptoms, the estrogen will be low and FSH will be high. The pituitary sends FSH to signal the ovaries. FSH is high if the ovaries are the problem If the pituitary gland/brain is the problem the FSH will be normal or low. It is trying to mount a response but it can't You have to look at multiple hormones as they rely on each other to understand the cause of the problem (brain vs end organ) Thyroid testing: TSH and Free T4 need to be measured together after brain injury to determine if there is a brain or organ problem Testosterone deficiency in men post brain injury: needs two morning blood tests timed appropriately to catch insufficiencies Hormone testing is done by a blood test timed appropriately with your cycles. If you are looking to see if something is low you need to test it when you expect it to be high. Provocative testing is when you stimulate your body to mount a hormonal response and then test it There are 4 systems monitored by the pituitary gland: stress hormone system, thyroid hormone system, sex hormone system, and the growth hormone system There is a domino effect if...

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Bonus Episode w/ Babbles herself - Disordered Eating, Thyroid probs, & Breast Implant illness w/ Me

Babbles Nonsense

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 25:05

In this episode, I go solo. Solo episodes are hard. Sitting in a room, talking in a mic seems weird LOL, but I enjoyed telling this story. I am an open book when it comes to my struggles with weight loss, disordered eating, thyroid probs, and removing my breast implants. This may be boring to some, but I have met a lot of people with thyroid issues and their doctor isn't listening to them. I give you my perspective and experience on how a doctor didn't listen to me. Labs that I feel everyone needs to test their thyroid is their Free T3, Free T4, and TSH. There are more that you may need to dig further, but the basic's are those three which most doctor's will only check your TSH. I am a prime example of how my thyroid was off with a normal TSH. Let me know what you think about this episode!Like, share, rate, and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get it out in the world and into the ears of your friends!Reach me @ http://www.babblesnonsense.com/ or on the gram @babbles_nonsense

Thyroid and Hormone talk w/ Kari

Babbles Nonsense

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 36:03

In this episode, I invite Kari Degrandpre on to talk thyroid and hormone health. I have struggled with thyroid issues for over 10 years, and until I found Kari, my thyroid levels were all over the charts.Kari is a family practitioner in Huntsville. She works at Advanced Life Care and knows her stuff! She listens to her patients. I was so excited for this episode and needing out about thyroid talk, I forgot to give you the basics of thyroid hormone. TSH: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. This hormone stimulates your thyroid to put out thyroid hormone in the body. T3: The active thyroid hormone that manages ALL THINGS (metabolism, hair growth, energy levels, etc)T4: The inactive form of thyroid hormone. This hormone is suppose to convert to the active form T3. Why do we want Free T3/Free T4 levels drawn instead of total? The "free" labs tell you how much hormone you have circulating "freely" in the blood stream which givens you a better picture of what you are working with. The "total" labs tell you how much total T3/T4 you have in your body, but doesn't tell you where ... is it in the blood stream, peripheral, or tissues? Hard to say with this lab. What labs do you need to ask your doctor for? My recommendations are: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, TPO antibodies, Thyroglobulin levels, and in some cases, you may need more. Reference Range: The range at which that lab says is "normal" for that specific lab being drawn. Optimal: A more narrow range where people your age and gender feel "better" without side effects, but diminishes or lessens one's symptoms. Disclaimer: This podcast was just to give a picture of thyroid and hormone health. It is to share my story and experiences that I have felt with along the way. It is in no way intended to replace the advice of your doctor. Be your own advocate and have a communication with your doctor to get to the root cause of your illnesses. If you aren't bored of me yet, listen to the bonus episode where I share my own personal experience with my thyroid health. Thanks for listening you guys! As always, like, rate, share, and subscribe to the podcast to get it out into the world. If you're feeling really good, leave a little review. Find Kari @ http://www.advancedlifecarehsv.comFind me @ http://www.babblesnonsense.com/

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TSH Is Not A Thyroid Hormone

The Simplicity Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 14:12

In this episode of The Simplicity “Bite” Sessions, I am talking all about TSH, which is not a Thyroid Hormone. TSH is often used to test the condition of the Thyroid if you are exhibiting Thyroid issues; however, TSH does NOT give the full picture. Testing for TSH can give you an idea as to whether your Thyroid is under or over-producing hormones. Unfortunately, screening for TSH is problematic because by the time changes in the amount of hormone that is produced could indicate that the problem is well underway. I recommend a series of tests that will provide a more holistic approach to detecting issues with your Thyroid including TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, TPO (Thyroid peroxidase), and TGAB (Anti-Thyroid Globulin). Here are the topics you are about to listen to in today’s “bite” session: We need to do better for women who are having signs and symptoms of thyroid issues and being tested incorrectly Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) TSH tests are not a full thyroid workup Not a reliable screening The screening is an outdated approach Functional practitioners and allopathic practitioners agree that it is not a full thyroid screening TSH is produced in the pituitary gland in the brain TSH’s job is to stimulate the Thyroid to produce its hormones (T4 and T3) TSH is used for screening for Thyroid disease under the assumption based on how well you Thyroid is producing hormones Screening for TSH is problematic because by the time changes in the amount of hormone that is produced it could mean that there is something already going on Ranges of TSH can vary; however a number lower than 1 is concerning and will require more questions. Testing needs to be more holistic Here is a list of tests that you should be requesting: TSH - it’s part of the entire system and can provide information in conjunction with the rest of the list. Free T4 Free T3 - T4 and T3 need one another so it’s important to test both. Reverse T3 TPO - Thyroid peroxidase TGAB - Anti Thyroid Globulin Hoping that this mini-episode helps you better understand your symptoms, how and when they are showing up in your body, mood, and emotions. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do! You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting www.jennpike.com/podcast. Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones, and more, please join the waitlist at www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject. You can now start this program at any time, take it at your own pace, and have a live group, weekly coaching classes, with me and my team as well. You will get lifetime access to the program, starting with a 1:1 session with me, testing, classes, core modules, my recipes, exercise calendar, and masterclass series. We are waiting for you to join the Hormone Project! The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day! This is a membership site where you will get lifetime access to more than 60 classes according to each phase, plus the masterclasses I give every month. Learn more about our amazing show partners Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. You can purchase Saint Francis Herb Farm’s products online using the code Jennpike15 and save 15% off all of your purchases or directly at your closest Health Food Store. While shopping at Skin Essence enter the code jennpike20 on your first order for 20% OFF your purchase and jennpike15 for 15% OFF on all following orders. www.skinessence.ca — Canada www.skinessenceorganics.com — USA and International. When buying at SUNWARRIOR use the code simplicity2020 and save 10% off your purchase. Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs, and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/ Simplicity TV on Youtube Quotes: “TSH is not a Thyroid hormone” “Detecting Thyroid issues needs a more holistic approach” “TSH’s job is to stimulate the Thyroid to produce its hormones (T4 and T3)” Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium, and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two

Hair Loss and Sleep Issues, Eating Liver, Carnitine Argument | THRR061

The Healthy Rebellion Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 59:36

Ketosis and Perimenopause; Eating Liver; Protein, Calories, and the Missing Link; Hair Loss and Sleep Issues on Keto; Carnitine and Red Meat Argument with a Doctor Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here Show Notes: News topic du jour: Immunological memory to SARS-CoV-2 assessed for up to 8 months after infection POWERPOINT 1. Ketosis and Perimenopause [21:47] Tammy says: I have been practicing a keto diet leaning toward carnivore for 3+ months. I've been struggling to stay in ketosis (daily blood testing), and have been unable to identify the reasons for my sometimes dramatic swings in glucose and ketone numbers. I do have "bad food decision" days, but the numbers don't seem to correlate. I'm middle aged and believe I am perimenopausal. Could the hormone fluctuations be cause my ketosis struggles? Side note: I'm working with a Naturopath to keep my nutrition focused. Thank you for your time and information! Tammy 2. Eating Liver [25:55] Valérie says: Hey Robb and Nicki! First I have to say I am so glad to be part of THR. Thanks for all the work you do & content you provide. Here's a bit of background info before I ask my questions: I I have been trying to incorporate more organs in my diet because with all the info out there, it seems like the way to go for optimal health. I also cannot tolerate many veggies (I eat mostly beef, fish, eggs, kimchi, beets, carrots, kefir, some sweet potatoes and honey on occasion) so I worry that I am not getting all the nutrients I need with such a limited array of food choices. I have added bone marrow (which I tolerate well) and liver. Liver, however, does not sit well with me: every time I eat it I feel sick afterwards (not necessarily nauseous, but just an overall feeling of being unwell) and it lasts a few hours. First question: what could be causing this? Second: Is liver all the hype it's been touted out to be? Can I still reach optimal health without incorporating it into my diet.. what do you two suggest? Thanks a million! :-) 3. Protein, Calories, and the Missing Link [31:23] Lindsey: Hi Nicki and Robb! Love the podcast and the resources on the website. Thanks for providing logical and fair information for people to tap into. Also, Robb--I love it when you use the term "noodling" and am trying to bring it into the everyday vocabulary of my college students (they don't think it's "cool" enough yet.) Quick background info--37 year old female, 5'5", 168lbs, around 34% BF, extremely familiar with Paleo and Keto (even did Paleo-Zone back when it was cool). Strength training 2-3 times a week, HIITs 1-2 times a week, walking every day. Saw Robb speak in Flagstaff, Arizona back in 2008, believe it or not. About a year ago, I became desperate because I wasn't losing fat despite my strict adherence to Paleo. I thought maybe a coach could help me figure out "the key" to whatever I was missing. I decided to grab a Layne Norton coach (low fat, high carb, high protein) who kept lowering my calories and upping my cardio, and wouldn't allow strength training. Even he was surprised at my almost non-existent rate of loss. I ended the program at 1100 calories and about 5lbs lost....which was great, but horribly unsustainable. My body only began losing a tiny bit once I was at or below the 1200 calorie mark. I felt like poop. I've since gained that weight back and have been doing the Paleo/keto lifestyle. I feel better and stronger, but I am uncomfortable with the fat accumulation. I feel like I'm back at square one and none the better for it. My question centers on fat loss and its relationship to protein and overall calories. You've both said that oftentimes the key to fat loss is protein intake (1g per pound of body weight). However, If my body only loses at very low calorie 1000-1200 a day, but I need to eat 150g of protein a day, that doesn't leave much room for anything else. What am I missing here? Why is my body so hell-bent on keeping that body fat? I was told by the former coach that I may just need to suffer at low calorie/high protein until I reach my goals, but I don't think it should be this difficult or I should have to run my body into the ground to fit into my jeans again. I'm not trying to be a swimsuit competitor, just want to be a bit leaner and stronger while seeing steady fat loss improvements. Don't even care about the number on the scale. Quick note--I've been out of that LN program for about 9 months. I haven't been eating like an asshat and have tried several times to lose fat and keep my calories down, but all I seem to do is gain. I'm a wee bit frustrated because the fat used to fall off when I while eating Paleo between 25-35 years old. Thanks for your considerations! 4. Hair Loss and Sleep Issues on Keto [40:03] Bre says: Hi Robb and Nicki, I absolutely LOVE your podcast. I credit you both to literally changing my health and the health of my family. I found your podcast when I was in a very desperate health place. Through your advice and books, I have found healing, vitality, and freedom. Thank you so much! I pray you keep doing what you are doing for a very long time. Some quick context before asking my two questions: I am a 43 year old female. 5 foot 4, and 150 lbs. I am moderatley active - walk a few miles a day, weightlift a few times a week. But I do work at a desk all day as well. I had thyroid cancer and a full thyroidectomy 10 years ago. I have taken synthroid and cytomel since. My endocrinologist aims to keep my TSH pretty suppressed to keep risk of returning cancer low, so he has kept me between a .1 - 1.0 for the last ten years. Before finding the Keto/Carnivore diet a year ago, I felt like I was dying and not a single doctor could help me. Turns out, I was just a hormonal storm with insulin resistance/leptin resistance, etc. For the last year, I have strictly followed a clean Keto diet, mostly consisting of eggs, beef, ground turkey, bone broth, and greek yogurt with the occasional salad or some berries. My macros are consistently: 70 g protein, 50 g fat, 10 g carbs. (after a decade of eating around 1200 calories (non-keto), I have needed to keep my total calories at or around 900-1000 in order to lose. If I go any higher, I just don't lose. I am 5lbs away from hitting my 50lb weight loss goal! But most importantly, I feel amazing for the first time since having my thyroid out. My skin is great, my energy is off the charts, I no longer have GI issues, and my moods and cycles have stabilized. Overall, I feel like a million bucks (except for two little issues) My questions are: 1) - my sleep sucks. I sleep super light, feel like I can never get into a deep sleep, and wake up several times a night, often not being able to fall back asleep. Up until going Keto, I had never suffered with sleep issues. I take NED's sleep CBD, do blue light blocking glasses at night, no screen time, etc. I have a great bed and make my room pitch black (also use Blueblox's sleep mask). No matter what I do, I just can't sleep deep. I am desperate to sleep deep and through the night again, help! 2) - my hair is falling out at concerning speed. Also something I feel has been triggered by my diet. I take Perfect Keto's Collagen, and I take Biotomizer's magnesium, zinc, and vitamin b complex. Is there anything else I can add in to the supplement mix to help with this? I should mention, because sleep and hair loss can be thryoid level issues, I did just get my levels checked. They are right where they have always been for the last few years (except free T3 was a little lower than normal). Here's my results from last week: TSH: .2 Free T4: 1.16 Free T3: 2.75 Fasting Blood Sugar: 77 Can you help? Like I said, I am desperate to sleep again. Thank you! Bre 5. Carnitine and Red Meat Argument with a Doctor [45:45] Haley says: Hey Robb and Nicki, Thanks for all the awesome information you put out there, I have listening for several years now. Started when I was in school to become a dietitian and glad I did to realize that a lot of the info being taught and pushed on us was unfortunately out dated. Now I am currently working in a community health center where I work closely with the doctors who send me referrals and unfortunately sometimes feel as though I have to work within the box of their nutrition beliefs. The other day I was discussing the Impossible burger with one of the doctors. I argued against it saying it was just processed food and I would MUCH rather someone eat the real thing and actually get some real nutrition from it. He felt differently arguing that red meat was one of the worst things you could eat because of the carnitine. Unfortunately he didn't really seem open to a discussion about it as he was set ins beliefs but I was curious what some of the points you would maybe make to convince him red meat is not the poison he is convinced it is. Thanks! Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Have you tried LMNT electrolytes yet? If not, this is the time to do it. Until January 31st, 2021 you can get a FREE 8 count sample pack (just pay shipping!). You’ll get: 2 sticks each of citrus salt, raspberry, orange, and RAW unflavored. Click here to get your free LMNT sample pack

Can the Paleo Diet Cause Iodine Deficiency?

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 13:44

The Paleo Diet is a popular diet that can work well for many chronic diseases, especially autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s disease. However, the Paleo Diet can be somewhat restrictive which can result in deficiencies if the dieter doesn’t carefully review their food and micronutrient intake. Iodine is one important micronutrient that may become depleted on a Paleo Diet. The Autoimmune Paleo Diet is an even more restrictive diet so the same deficiency may happen. Let’s review what the research shows about the Paleo Diet and iodine deficiency. A paper published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition entitled, “A Paleolithic-type diet results in iodine deficiency: a 2-year randomized trial in postmenopausal obese women” sheds some light on this question. Introduction to this study on the Paleo Diet and iodine deficiency This study was done in Sweden and the authors begin by stating >50% of iodine intake comes from iodized table salt followed by dairy and seafood. The Paleo Diet is void of dairy, grains, legumes, refined sugar, processed oils, and salt thus removing two important sources of iodine. 150 micrograms of iodine per day is recommended by the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) but the thyroid can function at 70 micrograms of iodine per day. Urinary iodine concentration (UIC) by spot urine is recommended for determining iodine status. Adequate iodine intake is a UIC of 100-199 ug/l. Mild iodine deficiency is a UIC of 50-99 ug/l. Moderate iodine deficiency is 20-49 ug/l. Severe iodine deficiency is

4 // Get the RIGHT Thyroid Test Ran & Steps to Improve ThyroidLevels

Thriving Thyroid with Shannon Hansen - Functional Nutrition for better women's hormones using food as medicine.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 23:03

Getting the RIGHT thyroid test ran by your doctor can be frustrating. But it's even more confusing trying to figure out how to understand your labs and WHAT you need to do about the results. Getting your TSH and T4 thyroid hormone levels check isn't enough. You need to have a full picture of what's going on with your thyroid hormones. In this episode we broke down TSH, T4, Free T4, T3, Free T3 and Reverse T3 levels along with other blood panels you want to consider talking to your doctor about… If you can't get your doctor to run these test levels, we are breaking down other specific strategies for you to get the information you so desperately need to figure this thyroid mess out. Once and for all.! Are you in!? Confused about what thyroid test to have done? Download our Thyroid Panel Guide. Committed to Your Success, Shannon . . . SHOW NOTES AT Interested in joining the Hansen Method?! From 12 weeks to a year- long coaching program, there's an option for you. Email us for the coaching menu at https://www.swellnessmom.com Create a thriving thyroid following our PROVEN system for improving thyroid and hormone function! Join hundreds of women who have improved their energy by 50% and lose 2-3lbs a week and have been able to keep off the thyroid weight for more than a year. You can see check out the system at https://www.swellnessmom.com/the-hansen-method The Hansen Method is done by application only, to schedule a complimentary breakthrough call, schedule here. Hurry, my schedule fills up quickly and we only work with limited amount of women at any given time. Thinking about using nutrition and holistic health for restoring thyroid function? Learn EVERYTHING you need to know by joining our Free Facebook Group. Adrenal and Thyroid Balance Community. Confused at what steps you steps you need to do first, download our Freedom From Fatigue Guide without top 5 recommendations to improving your thyroid function. Confused about what thyroid test to have done? Download our Thyroid Panel Guide. Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWMomSupport Instagram: www.Instagram.com/sustainable.wellness

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All Things Thyroid (feat. Dr. Nirvana)

Salad With a Side of Fries

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 58:02

Outline:Meet Dr. Nirvana, naturopathic doctor & host of Regenerate You podcastWhat is a naturopathic doctor? Why did Dr. Nirvana choose this path?Understanding the thyroid, structure & function Thyroid conditions: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto Disease, Graves Disease, nodules and goiters Typical symptoms of thyroid challenges (weight gain/loss, losing hair, depression, sleep challenges, fatigue, constipation)How to decipher between a true thyroid issue and being metabolically challenged?Extra labs to request from your doctor: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Thyroid Globulin Antibodies, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, Iron, Vitamin DThe connection between low thyroid function and cognitive decline plus mood & feelings of satietyLifestyle choices that increase propensity for thyroid issuesLifestyle choices to support thyroid health & proper functionHerbs & nutrition for thyroid support: ashwagandha, rhodiola, selenium, kelp, green tea, matcha, dark greens, eleutherococcus, vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium & other adaptogenic herbsWhen to choose nutraceutical and pharmaceutical interventionsAs a patient, when do want to enroll a naturopath in our healthcare team? How to find & choose a naturopathic doctor?The goal: to get to a place of understanding our bodies' signalsLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramJenn's Favorite Herbal formula for Adrenal Thyroid & Stress SupportTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanConnect with Dr. Nirvana on Instagram, Facebook & her websiteDr. Nirvana's Podcast: Regenerate YouQuotes:"The thyroid is connected to the throat chakra, the color blue... people who hold back their thoughts/feelings tend to have a lot of thyroid imbalances...your mouth has to express things so your ears can hear them for the healing to start." - Dr. Nirvana "Food is our nutrition...food is our medicine and not meant to be feared." - Dr. Nirvana"If your body has a symptom, it's just trying to speak to you." - Dr. Nirvana

Breaking Down Thyroid Markers: What They Mean & What They Could Tell You (Ep. 69)

Art of Eating

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 32:05

There are A LOT of different thyroid biomarkers out there, and it can get confusing really quickly. Today, we break down all of the most common thyroid biomarkers you might find on a panel. We tell you what each one means, and the role it plays in the bigger picture. One note here: this is THE MOST science-heavy episode we have done to date! There is a reason why some professionals dedicate their professional careers to thyroid-specific diseases. It’s not an easy topic! Don’t forget! Get 40% your first order of Life Boost Coffee by using promo code “artofeating” at lifeboostcoffee.com at checkout! Use this link to streamline the process: https://lifeboostcoffee.com/pages/healthy-coffee-ot2e-jhopkins?oid=1&affid=49With Culiraw, guilt-free desserts are possible! They are made of natural organic ingredients that provide your body with fiber, minerals, vitamins and enzymes, sweetened with dates and agave only. Use code is “aoepodcast” for 10% discount at checkout!Subscribe to Dr. Esposito’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRpZFrFsbJIk5fbNIkj4pQ?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for our newsletter at evokhealth.com and get our 14 Kick-start Recipes & Kitchen Secrets! Feel free to reach out to us at artofeatingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram @artofeatingpodcast. To reach your hosts, you can find Dr. Esposito at:Email: drvincentesposito@gmail.comIG: @vinespositomsdcTwitter: @VinEspositoMSDC Web: insideouthealthwellness.com You can find Dr. Kali at:Web: drkali.com IG: @dr.kali

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063 5 Reasons You May Not be Getting Pregnant

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 25:57

The Investigation It used to be that women over 35 were the ones talking about challenges with fertility and struggling to get pregnant. Now, I meet women as young as 27 with fertility issues. So, there’s much more at play here than just age. I had my son at 37 and I am now pregnant at 40. I didn’t like seeing AMA (Advanced Maternal Age) on my OB file but this is the reality for many women who wait to start their family - even if they are healthier now than they were in their 20’s (like me). The fact is, we women are born with all of our eggs. And, as we age, there are fewer and fewer. But that doesn’t mean you can’t successfully get pregnant at an advanced age. Your body will naturally select the best eggs each time but that process takes 3 months. So, what you do with your health during pre-conception can have an impact on your fertility. In this episode, I share 5 of the best ways to improve your health, your egg health, and increase your chances of getting pregnant. Diet When we eat foods high in sugar and processed carbs as well as foods our body may have sensitivities to, we increase inflammation. The inflammation combined with increased stress which often goes along with fertility is a double-whammy on your body. Eating a balanced and clean diet with lots of vegetables, clean proteins, good fats and unprocessed carbs is a good start but you should also consider sensitivities. The most common food sensitivities I see are gluten and dairy. It may be worth getting a sensitivity test to make sure that undiagnosed food sensitivities aren’t going to create a challenge for fertility. I like the test by Vibrant America but if you are unable to do the test, try going gluten or dairy-free for 3 months and see how you feel. For more on food sensitivities, listen to episode 60 of Health Mysteries Solved. Hormones When seeing a conventional OB or even a fertility doctor, they typically test your FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) and sometimes estrogen on day 2 or 3 of your cycle. It is important to make sure FSH is within range, ideally below 10. However even if that is the case, there are so many people that continue to have fertility issues. This is because these hormones are just the tip of the iceberg and there are so many more things to look at when it comes to hormones. Contrary to conventional practice, I think the best time to test estrogen and progesterone is on day 21 or 7 days after you ovulate because then you are catching those hormones at their highest levels so you can see if they are sufficient. I like to see a progesterone level of 12 or above on day 21. This shows the person is ovulating and has enough progesterone to maintain the pregnancy should it happen. Aside from blood tests, tracking your temperature every morning can also help you understand your cycle. After ovulation, temperatures will typically go up by about a half a degree. I like to see this elevated temperature for 12 days before it drops and you get your period. If it is less than 12 days, your progesterone may not be optimal. If that’s the case, herbs like Chaste Tree and Omega Oil can be helpful. It may also be estrogen dominance. Some symptoms of estrogen dominance are weight gain especially around your period, having swollen or tender breasts around your cycle, having longer, heavier cycles with more cramping and more headaches before your cycle. If this sounds familiar, avoid estrogenic foods and xenoestrogens (found in some plastics and skincare products) and work on the liver and detox pathways. Calcium D Glucarate is one of my favorite supplements for estrogen dominance. It’s also important look at DHEA. To do this, ask for a DHEA Sulfate (DHEA-s) blood test. You may have read that taking DHEA is important if you are trying to get pregnant; however, taking this supplement when you are not deficient may cause side-effects. CoQ-10 is often recommended along with DHEA but it’s expensive and again, if you are not deficient, it may not be worth it. The bottom line is, get tested before you blindly take either of these two supplements. Stress It’s no surprise that stress can impact your fertility. But, trying to get pregnant and reduce stress can be stress-inducing. So, how do you reduce your stress? I personally like meditation but there are many other ways to reduce stress such as listening to music, journaling, or getting out in nature. The key is to dedicate at least 20 minutes a day to it and make sure you set that time aside and let everyone know that this is time is important. Thyroid Optimal thyroid function is crucial for fertility as it’s one of the reasons the body may not pick the best eggs. If you are going to get your thyroid tested, remember that TSH is just one of the markers and is not nearly enough to truly determine thyroid function. Be sure to request these tests: TSH, Total T4, Total T3, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, and Thyroid antibodies. And, ask to see the results because your deficiency may be subclinical. For more on this, listen to episode 27 of Health Mysteries Solved. Making Room for Baby This is not specifically biochemical like the other 4 but it is very important. So many of my fertility clients tell me that they are so busy with work and extracurricular activities that they may not have time to eat healthy or deal with stress. I get it. But, from an energetic standpoint, it’s helpful to start adjusting your schedule as you will need to when the baby arrives. Creating this room or time may not be easy to do, but it will help you focus on the important task of getting or staying healthy for your pregnancy. This room can also be used to consider the timing of things, and give you an opportunity to create balance in your life or possibly address personal or relationship issues that may need to be worked out to make room for a baby. Doing this was a big factor in my fertility journey, which you’ll hear more of when you listen to this episode. Eliminating Health Mysteries I hope this resonated with you and if you know someone that is struggling with fertility and can use this information, please share this episode with them! Links: Suggested Products DHEA CoQ10 Chaste Tree Omega Calcium D Glucarate Related Podcast Episodes: EPISODE #005 The Case of the Soul-Crushing Insomnia w/ Emily Fletcher EPISODE #027 Solving the Thyroid Mystery w/ Inna Topiler EPISODE #030 The Case of Horrible PMS w/ Dr. Anu Arasu EPISODE #060 Demystifying Food Sensitivities (and What You Can do About Them) Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode - Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price of the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses.

Leaky Gut and Hashimoto’s Disease

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 14:44

There have never been any studies on leaky gut and Hashimoto’s disease but now we have a new study on this connection. Leaky gut was something rejected by conventional medicine despite the fact that papers on leaky gut date back to the 1970s. For many years functional medicine practitioners have been testing for it and treating it which has helped many patients overcome their chronic illnesses. There are currently over 500 published scientific papers on leaky gut so there is no doubt it exists. Before we get to the new paper, there was an interesting paper published in 2004 which looked at the gut barriers of patients with Hashimoto’s disease. The paper is entitled “Ultrastructural changes in enterocytes in subjects with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis” by Sasso et al. The authors biopsied the small intestine of patients with Hashimoto’s disease and compared the microvilli to healthy controls. The results showed that patients with Hashimoto’s disease did in fact have structural changes in their microvilli which are the finger-like structures that line the gut barrier. Healthy microvilli are required for proper absorption of nutrients as well as preventing unwanted particles from entering the blood stream. These patients with Hashimoto’s disease had abnormal looking microvilli under the microscope compared to normal looking microvilli of the healthy controls. The authors also performed a lactulose/mannitol test which is used to assess gut permeability. The results showed that the patients with Hashimoto’s disease had abnormal lactulose/mannitol test results indicating abnormal intestinal permeability. Now let’s cover the new paper on leaky gut and Hashimoto’s disease entitled “Children With Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Have Increased Intestinal Permeability: Results of a Pilot Study”. The authors begin by discussing the connection between increased intestinal permeability (IIP) and autoimmune diseases. Zonulin is a compound that controls the tight junctions in the gut barrier which are involved in movement of nutrients in and out of the gut. The higher the zonulin levels, the more severe the increased intestinal permeability. Higher zonulin levels have also been found in patients with autoimmune disease and in those leading up to the onset of autoimmune disease. How was the study done on Leaky Gut and Hashimoto's Disease? 30 children and adolescents with Hashimoto’s disease and 30 age, gender, and BMI matched patients with congenital hypothyroidism. Blood tests included zonulin, TSH, free T4, anti-TPO antibodies, and anti-TG levels. What were the study results? Serum zonulin levels were significantly higher in the subjects with Hashimoto’s disease compared to the control group. Free T4 levels were higher in the control group but differences in TSH levels were not statistically significant. Anti-TPO and anti-TG antibody levels were higher in those with Hashimoto’s disease as we would expect. Higher zonulin levels correlated with higher thyroid medication dose (levothyroxine). Zonulin levels did not correlate however with anti-TPO or anti-TG antibody levels. Author Discussion and Conclusion Increased intestinal permeability is a key component of autoimmune diseases. The tight junctions in the gut are key regulators of not only nutrient absorption but also the immune system. Increased zonulin levels are linked to aging and obesity so with our population continuing to become more obese, this may be one of the key factors in the increased incidences of autoimmune diseases. Patients with Hashimoto’s disease need more thyroid medication based on their zonulin levels which may indicate the severity of the disease. The authors do point out that this pilot study is limited due to the small sample size and because the control group wasn’t healthy. The authors conclude, “Higher zonulin levels in children and adolescents with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis suggested increased intestinal permeability in these patients...

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Healthcast 497 - Hypothyroidism is the Overlooked Diagnosis

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 24:07

See all the Healthcast at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog/ Recently a long-term patient who has taken testosterone and estradiol pellets for over a decade, insisted that her PCP take care of her thyroid medicine, blamed me and her estradiol and testosterone pellets for her hair loss (that she had before pellet therapy), her fatigue and her weight gain. She was confused about what each hormone does, and she was made more confused by her PCP who advised her to take less or no thyroid, based on his own lack of training. He blamed her sex hormone replacement for the symptoms that are obviously from low thyroid, and he only did one test, TSH, to determine whether she needed thyroid hormone instead of the 4-6 blood tests that we do at BioBalance Health®, and he never asked about her symptoms of hypothyroidism.. Doctors, RNs, and Nurse Practitioners at BioBalance Health® follow guidelines to correctly diagnose and treat a patient with Hypothyroidism by personal history and tests. The things that your doctor or Nurse Practitioner consider when diagnosing a patient with Hypothyroidism: Symptoms of hypothyroidism (see below) Presence of a thyroid goiter (visibly enlarged thyroid), full body swelling, very dry skin, thinning and poor- quality hair all over the head, lack of sweating and lack of body hair. 1-6 of the 4-6 blood tests drawn are abnormal: Free T3, Free T4, TSH, Reverse T3, Antibodies to Thyroglobulin and Thyroid Peroxidase Basal Body temperature less than 98 degrees Fahrenheit, low BP and Pulse Determine if you are High Risk (see below) So, you can decide on your own whether you might have hypothyroidism by reviewing the Symptoms, Physical Signs, what follows is a list of Symptoms and Signs of Hypothyroidism. What follows is a list of more than 10 most common signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, also called low thyroid. These symptoms are not hard to remember, and they are the most physician misinterpreted symptoms in medicine! 13 Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Fatigue Weight Gain Hair loss all over the head Feeling Cold All the Time = Low Basal Body Temperature below 98 degrees F Very dry and Itchy Skin Constipation Trouble thinking Infertility, poor ovulation and irregular periods Difficulty concentrating, poor memory Swelling all over the Body Muscle pain after exercise Poor muscle strength and stamina Poor immunity When a patient has 3 or more symptoms, they are very likely to have hypothyroidism and need thyroid replacement. Once a patient is given thyroid, they will always need it unless they had hypothyroidism following a pregnancy which often reverses within a year after delivery.

Healthcast 498 - A continuation of the discussion of the signs of hypothyroidism

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 22:36

See all the Healthcast at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog/ Physical Signs of Hypothyroidism: What a doctor or YOU can see or feel on your body: Low Pulse and Low Blood pressure Basal Body Temperature below 98 (your oral temperature taken before you get out of bed in the morning). No sweating when you exercise or are in hot weather Swelling all over the body Brittle nails Loss of, or thinning body hair Hair problems: poor quality brittle hair, thinning all over the head, slow hair growth and constant shedding Weight Gain when you eat normally Swelling, and puffiness around the eyes Distended and bloated abdomen Goiter or swelling in the neck Extremely dry skin, may look like cobblestones Loss of the lateral Eyebrows (the outer third of the eyebrows) Heart arrythmias and palpitations Cold hands and feet If you have 3 or more of these signs you should be evaluated for hypothyroidism. There are high risk factors that should alert you and your doctor that you are high risk to get Hypothyroidism: Being female Aging over 50 Living in the Midwest Family history of Hypothyroidism Family history of Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Allergy to Iodine Poor diet, lack of vitamin A, vitamin D, Lack of Iodine and Zinc. Diagnosed with an autoimmune disease already Diagnosed with Depression Drink fluorinated water If the patient is a woman, she is eight times more likely to have hypothyroidism than a man, and if she lives in the northern Midwestern US, the Goiter Belt, she has a very high risk of the hypothyroid epidemic that affects most women in that area. This high rate is the result of a lack of iodine in the ground and water sourced in the Midwest that causes hypothyroidism. Overall, hypothyroidism causes the human metabolism to slow to a standstill. And slow the production of energy in the cells, and store that energy as fat. Low thyroid slows growth hormone, which thins the hair and makes it frizzy and fall out in large amounts. Thyroid hormone is meant to keep the body temperature between 98 and 98.6 by stoking the metabolic fire and keeping the body warm enough for enzymes to work, and cells to work as well. We are “warm blooded” for a reason and “warmth” is accomplished by thyroid hormones effect on each cell in our body. When we have hypothyroidism from inability to secrete enough thyroid hormone, or if we aren't given enough thyroid replacement our body's enzymes and chemical reactions slow down and stop, causing us to gain weight, feel fatigues and sick. Thyroid is the thermostat and our cells including muscles and other organs make energy out of our food. Thyroid hormones also stimulate the intestines to work and absorb the food that gives us energy. Without thyroid our intestines come to a standstill and we are constipated! I contend that the great number of drugs on the market to help constipation would be unnecessary, if every person had enough thyroid hormone and iodine to make their gut work! Fatigue can take many shapes, but hypothyroidism causes a patient to have the feeling of exhaustion that stems from malfunction of the smallest cells throughout the body that cannot turn blood sugar into energy. Lake of thyroid makes organs made of those cells slow down to a virtual stop. It is in that way that the effect of inadequate thyroid hormone on the cellular level, makes the whole mechanism of the human body slow to a virtual stop, and we “feel” exhausted. This is terrible for the human body and we cannot live well without adequate thyroid hormone. Depressed mood is a very common diagnosis in the US ad often the depressed mood comes from low levels of thyroid, testosterone and or estrogen (in women). Anti-depressants don't generally completely cure depression in these cases because anti-depressants don't fix low thyroid. Inability to think and concentrate is common in 39% of patients with untreated hypothyroidism. Before worrying about having a degenerative disease or “getting old” get your thyroid checked and replace the thyroid with an appropriate amount of thyroid hormone. I have treated many infertile patients with thyroid replacement in my GYN practice for the first 29 years of my medical practice, and it was unbelievably effective! Normal thyroid is necessary to get pregnant, and infertility doctors rarely look at this very common cause of infertility, when it is very common. The Bottom Line: If you have 3 or more of the symptoms described above then have your thyroid checked with at least 5 different tests: Free T4, Free T3, TSH, and reverse T 3. If your Free T4 is less than 1.0, your free T3 is less than or equal to 3,0 and your reverse T3 is greater than 20 then you probably have hypothyroidism. You should first take Iodoral 12.5 mg per day with a pinch of salt and find a doctor who will replace your thyroid and listen to your symptoms. Once you are treated then you should find a doctor to increase your dose to the point where all of your symptoms are gone, your lab tests are normal and your basal body temperature is 97.9 degrees F, or greater. Type of Thyroid Replacement Medication: Women do much better with a combination of T3 + T4 thyroid replacement called porcine thyroid, or Armour Thyroid, Naturethroid, or WP thyroid. Men are fine on the synthetic thyroid, Synthroid, or levothyroxine most of the time Post replacement thyroid testing: After replacement with thyroid, your blood tests should be drawn, on an empty stomach before you take your morning thyroid, and your TSH should be 1.0 or less, your free T3 should be 3.0 or more, and your Free T4 should be 1-2.0. If it is lower, you need more thyroid hormone or a different kind. Dosage Adjustments of Thyroid hormone replacement changes: In winter your need an increase in your dose to keep your warm! The dosage should decrease when the weather gets warm. Altitude requires more thyroid hormone replacement, so an increase in dose when you are in the mountains during any season. Supplements that assist your body in metabolizing thyroid hormone: Iodoral: 12.5 mg per am with food and a pinch of salt Magnesium Glycinate 200-400 mg per day to prevent palpitations Vitamin A 20,000 iu/day Vitamin C 500-1000/day Vitamin D 2000-5,000/day Vitamin E 400 mg/day Goal of Therapy: I think that symptoms are the most reliable measure of how adequate your thyroid dose is. If your symptoms are gone and you have no side effects like anxiety or palpitations, then your dose should not be lowered. Lack of symptoms is a sign of success, not a reason to decrease your dose and make you sick again!

Hashimoto’s Disease Improves by Eradicating Blastocystis Hominis

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 17:06

There is a new exciting paper on the connection between eradicating the intestinal parasite Blasctocystis hominis and improving Hashimoto’s disease. I previously reported this infection connection in a case study which revealed an individual with Hashimoto’s disease getting better after eradicating Blastocystis hominis. Case studies aren’t the strongest scientific proof of a particular therapy but now we have and excellent paper with three research groups including a much-needed control group. This paper is entitled, “Improving Hashimoto’s thyroiditis by eradicating Blastocystis hominis: Relation to IL-17” published in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism by El-Zawawy et al. The author’s begin by pointing out a very important fact that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis was once thought to be a TH1-mediated disease but once TH17 cells were discovered it became clear that it is a TH17-mediated disease. TH17 cells drive autoimmunity through production of the cytokine IL-17. Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite in humans and most individuals never get any symptoms. This parasite is opportunistic however so if your gut or immune system becomes compromised, it can multiply and cause gut symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea, joint pain, drive autoimmunity and a host of other health problems. Blastocystis hominis has a prevalence of 1.6% to 16% in developed countries and up to 60% in developing countries. You can get this parasite from contaminated food or water. How was this study done on Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Blastocystis hominis? 60 patients aged 19-57 with 19 females and 1 male in each group. Group 1: 20 patients recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis without Blastocystis hominis infection. Group 2: 20 patients recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis with confirmed Blastocystis hominis infection. Group 3: 20 healthy subjects without Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and not infected with Blastocystis hominis infection. All subjects in group 1 and 2 had a history of fatigue. 9 patients in group 1 and 7 patients in group 2 had a history of constipation. 6 patients in group 2 had a history of diarrhea. Interestingly, all subjects in group 2 who were infected with Blastocystis hominis had significantly higher blood pressure than the other 2 non-infected groups. The following tests were done on all subjects: Free T4 Free T3 TSH Anti TPO antibodies IL-17 Stool analysis CBC (complete blood count) ALT and AST (liver enzymes) Albumin Bilirubin Cholesterol Triglycerides BUN (blood urea nitrogen) Creatinine Group 2 which was infected with Blastocystis hominis was treated with the medication Nanazoxid for 3 days to eradicate the parasite and then retested 6 weeks later. What were the study results? TSH levels were higher in groups 1 and 2 compared to the healthy group 3 as expected. Free T4 was lower in group 1 compared to group 3 however group 2 did not have lower levels than group 3. Free T3 was significantly lower in group 2 compared to group 3. Free T3 levels in group 1 were not significantly different than the control group. TPO antibodies were the same between group 1 and group 2. Group 1 and group 2 had significantly higher levels of IL-17 compared to the healthy control group. However, group 2 had significantly higher levels of IL-17 compared to group 1 because group 2 was infected with Blastocystis hominis. They also found that high levels of IL-17 correlated with higher levels of anti-TPO antibodies and lower levels of Free T3. What happened to the patients treated for Blastocysis hominis? 10 patients in group 2 reported improvement in fatigue and 5 patients had improved constipation. Diarrhea completely resolved in all 6 patients. Blood pressure in group 2 which was significantly higher before treatment did not change after treatment.

The Thyroid: The Butterfly-Shaped Gland That Runs Your Metabolism

Herb' N Wisdom and Natural Living podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 10:24

By: Dr. Terra L. Provost, Naturopathic Doctor Where is the thyroid? A busy butterfly-shaped gland resides just below your Adam’s apple and is responsible for the regulation of your metabolism. The thyroid quietly goes about its business, like a butterfly, without getting much attention unless your doctor checks it during a routine physical exam or runs a blood test during an annual check-up. Unless something unusual is found at that time (e.g., swelling around the throat, called a goiter) or symptoms manifest that indicate a problem, there won’t be much further conversation about your thyroid. What does the thyroid do? Let’s take a moment to find out what the thyroid does, how to know if there’s a problem, and how to keep your thyroid healthy. The thyroid is part of the complex endocrine system, which includes the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, thymus, pineal gland, testes, ovaries, adrenal glands, parathyroid, and pancreas. It makes hormones that travel through your bloodstream and regulate your metabolism, brain and heart function, and reproductive and menstrual cycles. When the thyroid is not functioning properly, a chain reaction of hormonal events can take place that involves many other glands/hormones of the endocrine system and the bodily systems they regulate. The end result is one of two primary types of health conditions: hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism results when the thyroid is overactive Think of hyperthyroidism like a butterfly that can’t stop fluttering its wings. Everything is on overdrive, including metabolism, frequency of bowels, emotions (anxiousness), increased sweating, and–for lady butterflies only–very light menstruation or cessation of the menstrual cycle. This butterfly often feels hot and can’t maintain a healthy weight. There are also bouts of exhaustion from trying to maintain this intense state of arousal. Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid is underactive This butterfly just can’t get its wings to go. It’s gained weight, feels sluggish, and has brittle hair and nails. It feels cold and tired, is kind of depressed, and suffers from constipation. The lady butterflies usually have irregular, heavy menstruation. How to test your thyroid In order to test the thyroid, most doctors will run a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test. If that test number is out of range, then a diagnosis is made. There can be many variables to the testing of the thyroid. Taking the testing late in the day can show a lowered TSH, making it look in range, when in actuality, a morning test may have shown the numbers out of range. The TSH does not test the thyroid gland itself; it looks at what the pituitary is telling the thyroid to do. This is why looking at the Free T4, and Free T3 numbers are important, so you know how well the thyroid is making and converting hormone to be used by your cells to run your metabolism. If you are hypothyroid, testing the Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO’s), will let your doctor know if your hypothyroidism is caused by the auto-immune component, Hashimoto’s Disease, or primary hypothyroidism. These results can affect how diet and treatment should be directed. 5 Ways to Keep Your Thyroid Healthy Eat from the sea. The sea provides many natural sources of iodine, a building block of the thyroid hormone. Salt has a high concentration of iodine, but it can raise blood pressure. Instead, opt for healthy fish, such as Wild-caught Alaskan Salmon, or try seaweed in a salad. The omega-3’s found in fish oil provides essential fatty acids that reduce inflammation, which plays a role in causing auto-immune diseases.Eat from the earth. Eat foods high in B vitamins, which are precursors to thyroid hormones and influence cell energy. Balance your diet with poultry, nuts and seeds, legumes, and whole grains. Selenium is an important nutrient used to convert inactive T4 from the thyroid to active T3 your body uses.

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What Should My T3 Free Level Be? | PYHP 079

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020

Elizabeth's Question: I just got my lab results back and they are: TSH, Thyroid-stimulating hormone, is 1.33, Free T4 is 1.64, Free T3 is 2.9, thyroid peroxidase antibodies, that's for the Hashimoto's, is 16. My doctor said my Free T4 was a little high so she suggested cutting my levothyroxine, which is a T4 only medication, 50 micrograms in half, which would be 25 micrograms and to come back in a couple of months for labs. Do you think my Free T3 levels are low? I've been having terrible issues with my muscles and heart palpitations. –Elizabeth. Short Answer: Lowering her dosage is a common reaction, but is not the right one. In this case, we would most likely switch the medication to a compounded, sustained-release combination of T4 and T3. As for the heart palpitations, it is probably not related to her medication because the dose is only 50 mcg. Women in perimenopause and going into menopause will commonly experience heart palpitations and be related to adrenal dysfunction and declining estrogen levels. PYHP 079 Full Transcript: Download PYHP 079 Transcript: Dr. Maki: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Progress Your Health podcast. I'm Dr. Maki. Dr. Davidson: And I'm Dr. Davidson. Dr. Maki: How are you doing today? Dr. Davidson: I'm doing great this morning. Thank you. It's springtime, the birds are singing. The flowers are blooming, the weather's finally getting to be about 50 degrees, which is good here, which is actually really, really good. Dr. Maki: Yes, we can't complain. There's been less rain, more sun, that's always fun. The weather's definitely picking up, now, it's interesting here in Bellingham where we live. There's not a lot of difference between– like winter it averaged, this, at least this winter anyway, which I thought was odd. It averaged 40 degrees almost the entire winter which is pretty nice. I'm originally from Minnesota, Wisconsin area and 40 degrees in the wintertime is there wouldn't be any snow, there wouldn't even be winter if it was 40 degrees all year. So, we got pretty lucky this winter. Dr. Davidson: And your sister, my sister-in-law, she still lives in Minnesota. When I send her the– you know, “how warm it is?” I'm like, “Oh, it's cold. It's 41.” And she's like, “That's t-shirt weather.” Dr. Maki: Yes, yes yes, she thinks worse, and living in Las Vegas, like we did for so long. We're getting acclimated certainly to the northwest and I think we've transitioned pretty well, but she still thinks we're wimps when it comes to the weather. I don't consider that. I think that back there, I think the weather is just a little bit ridiculous. It's not as bad as it used to be like, I remember being a kid, and it was in January, it was always below zero all the time. Just frigid temperature, it doesn't seem like it gets that cold anymore like it used to.

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What Should My T3 Free Level Be? | PYHP 079

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 20:55

Elizabeth’s Question: I just got my lab results back and they are: TSH, Thyroid-stimulating hormone, is 1.33, Free T4 is 1.64, Free T3 is 2.9, thyroid peroxidase antibodies, that’s for the Hashimoto’s, is 16. My doctor said my Free T4 was a little high so she suggested cutting my levothyroxine, which is a T4 only […] The post What Should My T3 Free Level Be? | PYHP 079 appeared first on Progress Your Health.

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Do I Have Hypothyroidism? | PYHP 077

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020

Danette's Question: Can you determine if I should be considered for hypothyroidism? I have five of the listed symptoms, but my labs fall into “normal ranges” from my lab. Free T4 is 1.1, free T3 is 3.0. TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone, is .82. Short Answer: Many people could be considered to have Subclinical Hypothyroidism. This is when thyroid labs are all within the normal range, but several symptoms are present. In Danette's case, her labs actually look fairly decent. Her TSH is below 1.0 and her Free T3 is 3.0, but she has many hypothyroid related symptoms. She does not have hypothyroidism, but could easily be in the subclinical category. However, many of the symptoms listed below can be attributed to many other issues including PMS, Perimenopause, Menopause and adrenal dysfunction. Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: (not a comprehensive list) fatigue weight gain or slow metabolism dry skin constipation low mood heavy periods heavy irregular periods brain fog, hair loss. PYHP 077 Full Transcript: Download PYHP 077 Transcript Dr. Maki: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Progress Your Health podcast. I'm Dr. Maki. Dr. Davidson: I'm Dr. Davidson. Dr. Maki: So, Dr. Davidson, how are you doing this morning? Dr. Davidson: I am doing really good. I'm just actually looking at our little dog, Bob. His name is Bob, that we have. He's what, 15 months old right now? 16 months old? Anyway, I just love to look at him. He's laying at my feet with his head using, there's on the desk here, there's a metal rod and he likes to use that metal rod as his pillow. Dr. Maki: Yes, yes. So, if you're wondering, my name is Robert, his name is Bob. My dad's name was Bob. He always went by Bobby, didn't go by Robert or Rob. So, he passed away in 2000. But when we got him, he went through a kind of a whole bunch of awful names. Then you just came up with Bob one day like, I think we should name him Bob. I'm like, alright, that's good. That was my pick in the first place. But you went through a bunch of, I didn't remember some of that. There are some weird ones. Dr. Davidson: I won't tell you but he is a Bob and he's very cute. Dr. Maki: We've talked about him in some other podcasts, but if you're interested, he is half Australian Shepherd, a mini Australian shepherd. He's quarter Border Collie and a quarter Blue Heeler. Needless to say, he's smart as a whip and he has an unlimited amount of energy, almost to a frustrating point sometimes, but nonetheless, he's fantastic. So, we're gonna talk about some listener reader questions. This one is about thyroid, kind of questioning whether someone is hypothyroid or not. This one honestly is something that we get quite often, this is very, in some ways, a little bit of a controversial topic. We'll get into why that is here in a second. This

Do I Have Hypothyroidism? | PYHP 077

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 17:39

Danette’s Question: Can you determine if I should be considered for hypothyroidism? I have five of the listed symptoms, but my labs fall into “normal ranges” from my lab. Free T4 is 1.1, free T3 is 3.0. TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone, is .82. Short Answer: Many people could be considered to have Subclinical Hypothyroidism. This is […] The post Do I Have Hypothyroidism? | PYHP 077 appeared first on Progress Your Health.

5 Surprising Facts About Your Thyroid And Sleep

Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 33:00

In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about thyroid diseases, a very common condition that's not often addressed when you are seen for a sleep problem. Show Notes: Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Hashimotos thyroiditis Graves disease Autoimmune thyroiditis The Thyroid Diet Revolution: Manage Your Master Gland of Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss by Mary Shomon Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Thyroid and interaction with sleep Ideal thyroid labs TSH less than 2 Free T4 top 25% Free T3 top 25% Reverse T3, low end Anti-thyroid antibodies as low as possible Thyroid binding globulin Vitamin D > 50 Ferritin > 60 Thyroid friendly foods Health organic foods Iodine in seafood and salt, as well other various foods Selenium to help thyroid function Vitamin D health chart Omega-3 Zinc Copper Vitamin B Complex Magnesium Iodine Ashwagandha

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041 Demystifying Annual Check-ups & Why They Fall Short

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 17:18

The Investigation Annual check-ups are supposed to confirm your health or raise flags on potential issues. But, could they be a false sense of security? I’ve had so many clients come in with a ‘clean bill of health’ from their doctor that doesn’t match how they feel. Today, we’re going to investigate why so many annual check-ups fall short. Insufficient Blood Tests Are you getting the right blood tests with your annual check-up to truly determine if your healthy? It depends on your doctor. What tests are run is up to each individual doctor. I find that, unless you are seeing an integrative doctor, chances are good that your blood work is very basic. An integrative doctor will ensure that the blood work includes specific markers to get a complete picture of what’s going on in the body. How Health Mysteries Start So often, clients dealing with a health mystery tell me that they’ve had an annual physical and that the blood work came back totally normal. Without more comprehensive blood testing, they presume that nothing is wrong and as a result, doctors may dismiss complaints or rule out issues prematurely. When we presume that things are ‘normal’ it can be very hard to dig deeper to find out what is really going on. And remember, imbalances often start months and years before symptoms appear and a disease is actually found. So, imagine if getting the right blood tests could mean that you catch things before they can turn into a health mystery! Avoid Becoming a Health Mystery The number one way to avoid developing a health mystery is to use your annual check-up as an opportunity to do more comprehensive testing. What does this look like? Ask your doctor to do more than just the basics. You need to be specific, otherwise, you might still fall into a false sense of security about your health. Normal is Too Broad Another way that issues can slip through the cracks is when our results come back inside the ‘normal’ range. The normal range is not the same as the optimal range and can vary depending on where you live. If you want optimal health, you have to compare your results to the ‘optimal’ range and not the normal range. What Blood Tests Should be in an Annual Physical Most routine physicals will include a complete blood count (CBC), a metabolic panel (looks at your glucose, liver and kidney markers), and a lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides). This is typically not enough. Here is what tests you should have done and the optimal ranges to look for: Vitamin D Check both 25 hydroxy and 125 hydroxy, ideally but if you just get one test, ask your doctor for the 25 OH. The typical ‘normal’ lab range for vitamin D is 30-100. Optimally, we want to be somewhere between 50-60 and if you have an autoimmune disease some say even closer to 70. Thyroid (listen to Episode 27 for more on this!) Most doctors won’t check this in a routine physical and if they do, it’s just a TSH test. You should test TSH, Total T4, Total T3, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3 and Thyroid antibodies. Check the PDF Download for optimal ranges of each of these Iron While the CBC includes a marker called hemoglobin but it is typically not enough to truly evaluate iron levels Ask for Total Iron, TIBC, Iron Saturation and Ferritin (which is the storage of iron). Inflammation Inflammation is what often leads to disease and very few doctors test for it in an annual physical. Ask for a test that looks a marker called HsCRP (high sensitivity c reactive protein). Ideally, this number should be below 1 even though the labs range may allow or up to 5. Also test ESR. Normal ranges is below 15 but optimal range is below 5. High Homocysteine levels can lead to inflammation and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is rarely checked. Most lab ranges show 0-15 as normal. Ideally, homocysteine should be between 7 and 8. B12 Normal ranges from 200 to 1100 but ideally, you want to be above 600. Hemoglobin a1c (if you’ve had elevated glucose or you have a family history of diabetes) Most tests are a one-time check of glucose but the a1c looks at average levels over 3 months. Ideal levels are 5.6 or below. Between 5.7 and 6 indicates a higher risk for diabetes. 6-6.3 is considered pre-diabetes. Above 6.3 is diabetes ANA (anti nuclear antibodies) (if you suspect, have any history, or family history of autoimmunity) This general marker does not represent a specific autoimmune disease, having an elevated ANA can be indicative of some autoimmunity. If this is elevated, more investigation is warranted. Histamine determination whole blood (done at Labcorp only, Test # 081315) Learn more about this, the MTHFR gene, and methylation by listening to episode 34 The optimal range for this marker is 40-70 Redefining the Basic Tests Most doctors will run the basics, including a CBC, Metabolic and Lipid Panels. Here are the key things to look for: CBC Look at the white blood cells. The lab range is wide but an ideal white blood cell count is between about 5 and 9. A low white blood cell count can mean there is some kind of underlying infection. Look at thewhite blood cell differential, too. This shows the percentages of the different types of white blood cells. If your lymphocytes are elevated (and you’re not sick) it may be a sign that something is going on, perhaps a hidden virus the body has a hard time fighting off. Hemoglobin Note that the bottom end of the range is at 11.7 but women should ideally be between 13.5 and 14.5 and men at 14.5-16.5. Metabolic Panel Pay special attention to the glucose. It should ideally be between 79 and 90 Bilirubin should be between 0 and .8. Numbers above .8 can indicate an issue with the glucuronidation cycle and tells me there can be an issue with hormone detox and potentially sulfur or oxalates. Cholesterol Most doctors are pretty vigilant and may prematurely prescribe medication. Remember, cholesterol is not the only predictor of heart disease so looking at how everything looks together including homocysteine and crp. Acceptable LDL levels have been moving down over the last 10 years. Normal is now below 100. However the ratio is very important. If you have a good HDL, which is the good cholesterol, an LDL that is a bit over 100 is not typically a huge issue but of course we have to be mindful if its trending up. Prepare for your Annual Physical I’ve shared a lot of information in this podcast about what test you should be requesting from your doctor and why. It can be a bit overwhelming, I know. So, I created this cheat sheet PDF that you can take with you to your annual physical appointment. The OPTIMAL range are also listed so you can assess your test results accurately. Click HERE to access this free PDF. Eliminating Health Mysteries Many health mysteries are preventable. Getting a clear and complete picture of your health at every annual physical is the first step in avoiding becoming a health mystery. Make sure you share this information with everyone you care about so that we can eliminate health mysteries for good. Links: DFH Complete Multi Seeking Health Prenatal/Multi Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode - Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses.

What are Optimal TSH Levels in Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroidism?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 20:29

TSH is the current gold standard for diagnosis of hypothyroidism but are the current TSH levels optimal and how do they relate to Hashimoto’s disease? An excellent paper out of China entitled, “Using Hashimoto thyroiditis as gold standard to determine the upper limit value of thyroid stimulating hormone in a Chinese cohort” has shed some light on this important question which looked at the upper limit of TSH levels in relation to Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism. The authors begin by stating that subclinical hypothyroidism is characterized by “normal” T4, T3, Free T4, and Free T3 with an elevated TSH. And these patients have an increased risk of cholesterol abnormalities, heart disease, mental illness, and pregnancy complications even though their symptoms are relatively mild. The current upper limit for “normal” TSH is 4.0-5.0 mU/L but some authors have stated that it should be 2.5-3.0 mU/L. The National Academy of Clinical Biochemists (NACB) guidelines have stated that 95% of normal individuals have a TSH below 2.5 mU/L which tends to be the upper limit value used by functional medicine practitioners. How was the study done? A hefty study group of 2,856 individuals aged 20-60 were examined and tested for the study. Blood tests included: Free T3 Free T4 TSH Thyroid peroxidase antibodies Thyroglobulin antibody Total cholesterol Triglycerides LDL cholesterol Fasting glucose Uric acid ALT (liver enzyme) Creatinine Carbon dioxide combining power Participants were diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease based on the presence of thyroid antibodies and abnormalities on a thyroid ultrasound. They excluded individuals who were taking thyroid medication, pregnant, history of thyroid operations, or a history of autoimmune disease. The average age was 36 with 75% being women and 25% men. What were the study results? 7% of the subjects were diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease with 14 men and 173 females which syncs with previous data that Hashimoto’s disease is more prevalent in women. Those diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease did not show any differences in age, body mass index, waist to hip ratio, blood pressure, liver tests, blood glucose, or cholesterol. Creatinine and uric acid levels were lower in the Hashimoto’s disease group but his is due to the higher prevalence of women in this group who tend to have lower levels of these markers compared to men. The proportion of participants with Hashimoto’s disease was 4% when the TSH was below 2.6 compared to 14% when the TSH was above 2.6. They grouped the participants into three categories of 2.6, 2.9 and 4.5 TSH cutoff values and found some interesting results. TSH values of 2.6 and 2.9 cutoff values were able to detect more people with abnormal triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. The authors did find that a TSH value of 4.2 to the be the upper limit of normal in their analysis. However, the authors used a “prevalence of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis” factor to determine the upper limit of TSH and found a range of 2.6-2.9 to be more appropriate. They state that this correlates with the National Academy of Clinical Biochemists findings of a 2.5 upper limit for TSH levels. The authors reference multiple studies linking TSH levels in the upper limit to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a higher Framingham score which is a marker for cardiovascular disease risk. These include: Age- and Race-Based Serum Thyrotropin Reference Limits Associations of TSH levels within the reference range with future blood pressure and lipid concentrations: 11-year follow-up of the HUNT study Serum TSH related to measures of body mass: longitudinal data from the HUNT Study, Norway Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Levels within the Reference Range Are Associated with Serum Lipid Profiles Independent of Thyroid Hormones Author conclusions “This study shows a high prevalence of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis occurred among indiv...

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027 Solving the Thyroid Mystery w/ Inna Topiler

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 18:48

The Case: This episode, we’re not looking at just one case, we’re looking at many. More than 12% of the population will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime. Thyroid symptoms vary but may affect energy levels, weight, and mood. Women are more likely to suffer from a thyroid condition. The Investigation There’s so much confusion around the thyroid. Symptoms can often be explained away as other things - like poor sleep, poor diet, poor exercise habits. The sad part is, these easy explanations can be a part of the missed symptoms. And, conventional medicine tends to diagnose thyroid issues using only one test. This means that many people, including those with Hashimoto’s may be misdiagnosed or not have the full picture. In order to truly understand the thyroid and solve thyroid issues, you need the whole picture and you need to get to the root of the problem. Thyroid Expert Over the years, I’ve become very familiar with this issue because of the countless clients who come into my office complaining of symptoms I know are related to their thyroid but they tell me that their doctor has told them that their levels are normal. I also know all about it because I personally went through it too. I went through the frustration of being told my thyroid was fine. I went through the doctor’s failing to diagnose my Hashimoto’s. And, I went through years of not properly treating this condition. Hypothyroidism 101 In this episode, I’m demystifying hypothyroidism and giving you everything you need to know about having an underactive thyroid gland. Many people think that thyroid issues only affect your energy levels. In fact, the thyroid impacts everything in the body including your hair, skin, digestion, brain, and bones. The thyroid can also affect your fertility and how well your organs functions - especially your liver. Thyroid hormones are needed for every cell in your body - so we should never underestimate how it can impact our wellbeing if it’s not functioning properly. Symptoms of an Underactive Thyroid The most common symptom, and the one most people think of is fatigue or a general lack of energy. There are many other potential symptoms of an underactive thyroid including dry skin, brittle nails, thinning hair, sensitivity to cold, constipation, brain fog, irregular menstrual periods, weight gain, hoarseness of the voice, muscle aches and cramps, low blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, fertility challenges, and sleep irregularities. There are other symptoms too but these are the most common. However, not all hypothyroid patients will experience all of these symptoms. In fact, it’s common for them to have a variety of symptoms that could change over time. Misdiagnosis of Hypothyroidism Many people who have hypothyroidism are misdiagnosed or a diagnosis is just plain missed. This happens because doctors have a strict set of guidelines for diagnosis (which is different depending on where you live). Doctors who have patients that don’t fall into the guidelines, will often rule out a thyroid issue without doing any further testing. There are a number of additional tests that should be run, but these don’t fit into the conventional approach to diagnosing thyroid conditions. I go into detail as to why and how this happens in this episode. Understanding TSH Anyone who has ever had their thyroid tested has to try to make sense of a hormone called TSH. This is often where confusion sets in. In this episode, I explain all the T’s involved in thyroid function including the TRH (the activation signal from your brain to your pituitary gland), TSH (the signal from your pituitary to your thyroid) and the T3 and T4 that the thyroid makes in response. T3 is the active hormone that is needed by the body and can be absorbed and used by your cells while T4 is called a pro hormone which has to be converted to T3 in order to be used. A lot can go wrong with the production and absorption of these two hormones and signals can get crossed - triggering the thyroid to stop or slow down production. Get the Right Tests for Hypothyroidism Conventional blood tests for hypothyroidism only looks at the TSH level. This can result in misleading information. The result is that up to 50% of patients with hypothyroidism are misdiagnosed or given treatment plans that don’t address the real issues. That’s usually when they end up at my office. We have to look at the whole picture. Here is what I recommend patients get tested (either through their family doctor or alternative health practitioner): TSH Total T4 Total T3 Free T4 Free T3 REVERSE T3 Thyroid Antibodies Assessing Your Lab Results So often, a doctor will tell you that your test results are ‘normal’. That means that according to their guidelines, they fall into the normal range. You may have subclinical hypothyroidism but you won’t hear it from them. It’s important that you see your results. Here are the optimal ranges you should be in: TSH 1.8- 3.0 though if you are on thyroid medication, this should be even a bit lower, from around .8 to 2 Total T4 6.0-12.0 Total T3 100-150 Free T4 1.0-1.5 Free T3 3.0-4.0 REVERSE T3 Less than 17 Thyroid Antibodies Undetectable or as low as possible Be Your Own Health Advocate My aim is for the information in this episode to empower you to take control of your health. Use it to ask the right questions, get the right tests, and understand the results. You can’t fully diagnose or manage hypothyroidism if you don’t have the whole picture. Eliminating Health Mysteries If the symptoms we talked about in this episode feel familiar, make sure you dig deep enough to solve your own health mystery. If these symptoms or medical frustrations sound like someone you know, make sure you share this episode with them. Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode - Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts. Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses.

Thyroid Extracts, Subclinical Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Function Testing

Mayo Clinic Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 22:33

Guest: M. Regina Castro, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) What do you do when a patient presents with subclinical hypothyroidism? When do you treat and how do you treat? Dr. Regina Castro presents the discussion around treating subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid extract, and how to differentiate common symptoms from non-thyroid causes. Dr. Castro covers nodules, fine needle aspirates, the Sensitive TSH test, Total T4, Free T4, and TPO antibodies, and the role of lab testing in diagnosis. Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

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The Hashimoto’s Disease and SIBO Connection

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 25:13

Is there a connection among Hashimoto’s disease, hypothyroidism, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth also known as SIBO? Does Hashimoto’s disease cause SIBO or does SIBO cause Hashimoto’s? I’ll answer these questions in my latest research review below. There isn’t a lot of research, only two papers actually, on the specific connection between Hashimoto’s disease and SIBO which I’ll cover in this article. There are more papers on the connection between hypothyroidism and SIBO without mention of Hashimoto’s and the basic conclusion of those papers is that hypothyroidism is connected to SIBO because gastric motility is decreased in hypothyroidism. Decreased gastric motility basically means the food you eat is moving through the bowels to slowly so bacteria can build-up in the small intestine. The first paper is entitled, “Association between Hypothyroidism and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth” published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. The authors begin by giving an overview of SIBO which is basically an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine which damages the gut wall leading to malabsorption of nutrients. The main signs and symptoms of SIBO are bloating, abdominal pain, cramping, gas, weight loss, and diarrhea or constipation or actually a mix of the two. The main causes of SIBO are hypothyroidism, proton pump inhibitors and antacids, Helicobacter pylori, autoimmune disease, malnutrition, and immune dysfunction. Anything that can decrease gut motility may lead to SIBO such as gut surgeries, inflammation, metabolic issues, endocrine diseases, and muscle and nerve illnesses. We know that thyroid hormones, especially T3, are involved with proper movement of food through the intestines known as peristalsis. Those with hyperthyroidism tend to have diarrhea and those with hypothyroidism tend to be constipated due to too much or too little thyroid hormone. The authors wanted to answer three questions: 1. Is hypothyroidism associated with the development of SIBO? 2. How does treatment of SIBO affect those with hypothyroidism? 3. Does SIBO affect thyroid hormone levels? How was this study on Hashimoto's Disease and SIBO done? 50 patients with hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto’s disease were enrolled. TSH, Free T4, Free T3, thyroid peroxidase (TPO), and antithyroglobulin antibody were tested. Hypothyroidism was considered a TSH above 2.8 and low Free T4 and Free T3 which was quite promising because most studies use a higher cut-off point for TSH. Thyroid antibody levels were elevated and thyroid ultrasounds were done showing tissue changes in the thyroid gland which is a normal sign in Hashimoto’s disease. These patients were supplemented with synthetic T4 which normalized their thyroid function in 2-6 months before beginning the study. The good news is that we did have a control group of 40 healthy volunteers which strengthens the validity of the study. A glucose breath test was done on everyone to measure hydrogen levels which is a gas produced by bacteria in the gut. Every patient who tested positive for SIBO was then treated with the antibiotic Rifaximin for 7 days. A glucose breath test was then repeated one month after the antibiotic treatment to see if the SIBO was eradicated. Thyroid hormone levels were tested prior to beginning the study and one month after antibiotic treatment and then one month after the initial evaluation in those who didn’t have SIBO. Patients were asked to fill out a symptom questionnaire before and after treatment including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea. What were the study results? 27 patients or 54% of the study group tested positive for SIBO compared to only two in the control group which was statistically significant. No significant association was found between the presence of SIBO and age of hypothyroidism diagnosis, time from diagnosis, or average T4 daily dose.

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Can Thiamine Improve Hashimoto’s Disease-Related Fatigue?

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 18:14

Are you doing everything right for your Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism but still experiencing fatigue? A chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link and the b-vitamin thiamine is an important link in thyroid function and energy production that could improve Hashimoto's disease-related fatigue. Restrictive diets like the Autoimmune Paleo Diet, gluten-free diet, and ketogenic diet can possibly lead to a thiamine deficiency if there isn’t enough variety in the diet. Once this important vitamin becomes deficient, a number symptoms can appear as well as sluggish thyroid function. An interesting study was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine entitled “Thiamine and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Report of Three Cases” which looked at thiamine deficiency and Hashimoto’s disease. The authors begin by stating that levothyroxine is the treatment of choice for hypothyroidism however some patients still complain of fatigue after taking this medication and their lab tests look normal. How was this study done on thiamine and Hashimoto's disease-related fatigue? The sample size was quite small at only 3 women with a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism. All of them were taking the prescription thyroid hormone levothyroxine. These women reported the following symptoms: fatigue, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, chronic nervousness, memory loss, focus and attention disorders, cold intolerance, and dry skin. The participants filled out the Fatigue Severity Scale which is a subjective questionnaire that assesses the severity of fatigue. They filled this out at the beginning of treatment and 20 days after beginning treatment. TSH, Free T4, and Free T3 were tested all of which came back normal. TPO antibodies were also measured and these came back elevated in all three subjects. Additionally, thiamine levels were tested to identify deficiency but none of the patients were deficient in thiamine. Two of the patients took 600mg/day of thiamine orally and one patient received 100mg injections of thiamine every 4 days. This was done for 20 days and then the patients reported their results. What were the results of this study? All three patients reported improvement in their fatigue levels. Patients 1 and 2 reported 100% elimination of their fatigue and patient 3 reported moderate improvement. Looking more closely at the numbers, patient 3 had the highest levels of TPO antibodies at 1,725 compared to patient 1 at 322 and patient 2 at 526. Patient 3 may not have gotten the same improvement as the other two patients due to her antibodies being so high. Elevated antibodies do correlate with symptom severity in Hashimoto’s disease so this is a possible explanation. The authors do state that ongoing intake of thiamine should be accompanied by all of the B-vitamins in a B-complex form. This is because all of the B-vitamins work together and taking high doses of one without the other could cause problems over time. Author discussion Why would we see improvement in fatigue if none of the patients were deficient in thiamine to begin with? The authors explain that there could be issues with the transport of thiamine in the cell into the mitochondria where energy is produced. Or, there could be an enzyme defect in the utilization of thiamine. In either scenario, large amounts of thiamine would be required to make energy. So the issue could be genetics in these individuals who have difficulty utilizing thiamine thus requiring higher doses of the vitamin. This is similar to those who have a vitamin D receptor defect and thus require more vitamin D. Author conclusions “Our case experience with these 3 patients supports the hypothesis that the chronic fatigue and related disorders accompanying Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are manifestations of a mild thiamine deficiency that may be due to either a dysfunction of the active transport from the blood to the mitochondria or to structural ...

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1121: Low Hormones, Chronic Sinus Issues, Pregnancy Fatigue, Family Advice, Floating Stool, Trouble Swallowing (HouseCall)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 24:29

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: Chris: Hi Stephen, Big fan of all the work you do and the free content you provide. I recently had a at home male hormone blood test done as i was suspecting low testosterone. I feel fatigued upon waking despite 8 hours of sleep, no morning erections, fat around the breasts and belly button despite having a fairly lean waist and a inability to build muscle were my main symptoms. My lifestyle is stress free apart from my workouts which i do for 1 hour 3 times per week on my off days from work. I work 4 days at a garden centre which is a physical job. I am on my feet for 7 hours a day and average at around 15000 steps a day on my work days (8000 on my off days). I sleep 8 hours a night and eat 4000 calories a day of whole foods such as oats, sweet potatoes, fruit, veg, rice, yogurt, cheese, whey protein, chicken, beef. My digestion on the whole is pretty good. I do not have kids, single and my job is relatively stress free. Below are my results of the test. The first number is my result and the second set of numbers is the conventional medicine range, not the optimal range. I have left the measurements out as they are different in the UK.Albumin - 35.3/35-50FSH - 1.2/1.5-12.4, LH - 5.7/1.7-8.6, Oestradiol - 151/41-159, Testosterone - 20/8.64 29SHBG - 49/18.3-54.1, Free Testosterone (Calculated) - 0.359/0.2-0.62, Prolactin - 263/86-324 TSH - 1.70/0.27-4.20 (I am on Levothyroxine for low Thyroid), Free T4 - 19.80/12.0-22.0,PSA -0.783/

97: What You Must Know About Hashimoto's Disease with Dr. Brittany Henderson

Doctor Thyroid

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 55:41

Brittany Henderson, MD, ECNU is board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, with advanced training in thyroid disorders, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves Disease, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she graduated in the top 10% of at her class at Northeastern Ohio Medical University, where she received the honor of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA). She completed her endocrinology fellowship training under a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research-training grant at Duke University Medical Center. She then served as Medical Director for the Thyroid and Endocrine Tumor Board at Duke University Medical Center and as Clinical Director for the Thyroid and Endocrine Neoplasia Clinic at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Topics discussed in this episode include: How to interpret my thyroid results? Why did I get this? Is it something I did? Thyroid controls nearly all body systems: heart, weight, brain, bowel. Testing and diagnosis: beyond blood-work TSH is the most common check TSH is like the reading of your electric meter: it tells you big picture for a month, not daily — it is not a fluid system, it changes by the hour TSH is not the cure all for reading thyroid health Full thyroid panel: Free T4 and Free T3 is important — highest in morning, lowest around 2p or 3p in the afternoon There is no one size fits all to Hashimoto’s — there are different types Blood tests: preparing for lab tests ‘Normal’ TSH but a patient does not feel normal Normal TSH range is controversial — .5 to 3 TSH is normal — if on thyroid replacement target 1.5 Suppressed TSH Dangers of suppressed TSH for thyroid cancer replacement or those on too much on thyroid replacement — heart failure, osteoporosis T3 symptoms of TSH is kept too low for too long The T4 — T3 relationship T4 is money in savings account — but you cant use it now — T3 is money in your pocket and available now Preferred thyroid replacement — but, issues with synthetic and desiccated The goal — T4 and T3 as stable as possible throughout the day — in light of absorption and interfering food Compounded medications A doctor must listen to the patient Generic levothyroxine and fillers — who is the manufacturer What is better, Nature or Armour? Why do some people do better on various thyroid replacement formulations? Gut biome The environment and thyroid disease Defining leaky gut Avoid foods that gut inflammation thereby worsening auto-immune disease Three food foes: processed foods, sugar, and iodine disruptors Is adrenal fatigue real? Supplements: vitamins and Hashimoto’s Nutrients needed to produce thyroid hormone, such as optimizing iron and selenium Anti-inflammatory vitamins and Vitamin A and Vitamin D Anti-oxidant vitamins — Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Glutathione What time of day to take to thyroid replacement medication What happens if you miss a day of thyroid replacement hormone? What does an endocrinologist feel about a patient seeing a Naturopath or an integrative medicine specialist? NOTES 57: The Gut⎥Antibiotics Danger, Fixing Inflammation, and Thyroid Health, with Dr. Lisa Sardinia 42: Flame Retardants Connected to Thyroid Cancer, with Dr. Julie Ann Sosa from Duke University Exposure to flame retardant chemicals and occurrence and severity of papillary thyroid cancer: A case-control study. LGR5 is associated with tumor aggressiveness in papillary thyroid cancer. Hedgehog signaling in medullary thyroid cancer: a novel signaling pathway. Dr. Brittany Henderson Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @DrHendersonMD, @charlestonthyroid, @hashimotosbook Websites: www.charlestonthyroid.com and www.drhendersonmd.com

Your Adrenal and Thyroid Health (Part One) with Jenn Pike

The Simplicity Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 53:09

Today I will start a series of two episodes were I will talk about thyroid and adrenal health. This topic will be split into two, so you can really understand the content and go over it as much as needed. Unfortunately, the signs the adrenals give us are usually dismissed, we tend to think it is “normal” since we have always felt this way. These symptoms can be: ● Low energy. ● Exhaustion (mental and emotional). ● Low or unstable mood. ● You need stimulants to get through the day. ● Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis. ● No sex drive. ● PMS increases. ● Brain fog, memory problems, dizziness. ● Irritable mood. The term “Adrenal Fatigue” refers to a miscommunication and dysfunction happening in your HPA axis and so it does communicate efficiently with the rest of your body. Adrenals work together with the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland to regulate your response to stress and are deeply connected to other systems in your body, influencing your ovulation, energy, mood, motivation, metabolism and immune system. When adrenals are exhausted metabolic chaos begins, this is not just about weight loss but your health in general. How do you test your adrenals? ● Your doctor can take your blood pressure when you are laying down and sitting up then compare the results. ● Cortisol measurement test. ● Measuring Insulin. ● HPA1C ● Full thyroid panel if possible. ● TSH, Free T4 and Free T3 ● DHES ● IG levels. ● Progesterone levels. ● Gluten antibodies. ● Dutch hormone test. How do you begin to heal Adrenal fatigue? ● Lifestyle (drink water, take supplements, sleep longer, reduce or avoid coffee, exercise). ● Stabilize your blood sugar, eat whole food! ● Supplementation. ● Herbs to help balance your adrenals. ● Sleep, sleep, sleep. ● Joy! ● Move your body. How long this recovery takes? If the fatigue is mild, in 6 to 12 months you can feel like you are back on your feet. If your fatigue is moderate, you will probably need one year and if your fatigue is intense, it will take around 18 months. This did not happen overnight it can´t be fixed overnight, be patient and compassionate with your body. Next week’s episode is going to be about thyroid function. Wishing you more simplicity and ease in all that you do! For a live experience with Jenn: Please contact Nature's Emporium Newmarket directly via info@naturesemporium.com or 905-898-1844 to register for the LIVE Simplicity Project course that begins January 23rd. Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more please email me at hello@jennpike.com. The next round of The Hormone Project begins January 21st Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike The Hormone Project The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more! Get your free Syncing Guide! Simplicity TV on Youtube Quotes: “Most typically when a problem begins in the thyroid, the issue was arising in the rest of your body, your gut inflammation and in your adrenals for years before hand.” “Stop masking your symptoms, get to the root of the problem.” “In a woman, the sex drive happens within your brain.” Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

How Free T4 Changes with Different Thyroid Medication

Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight loss | Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 9:00

Free T4 is an important measurement which gives you an idea how well your thyroid is functioning. But what's interesting about this value is that it changes based on what type of thyroid medication you are taking. You need to understand how these changes manifest to know if you are on the right track. How T4 changes with thyroid medication: - On T4 only thyroid medication. Free T4 tends to increase when taking thyroid medication such as Levothyroxine and Synthroid. This makes perfect sense! You can use your free T4 as a measure to determine if you are taking enough medication. As you take more medication you should see your free T4 increase. - On NDT thyroid medication. On NDT some people experience a dramatic drop in free T4 while others may see a slight increase. How you respond to NDT will depend on your unique biochemistry. - On T3 only thyroid medication. All people taking T3 only thyroid medication will see a drop in free T4 if their dose is high enough! Evaluating your free T4 is important if you are taking T4 only thyroid medication and becomes less important as you use other types of thyroid medication. 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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Dealing and Healing Hashimoto’s with Samantha Gladish, RHN

The Simplicity Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 45:32

Samantha Gladish, RHN is a Nutritionist and Holistic Life Coach, she dedicates her time to help women achieve more powerful, holistic, purpose driven lives. When Samantha started to feel different, she paid attention to the signs her body was giving her and started to explore her health more deeply. She was finally diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto. She decided to do something about it, teamed up with Marnie Wasserman and created a four week Foundational Healing and Dealing with Hashimoto Program. In this episode, Samantha shares how everything started, the symptoms she first felt as well as her life experiences since birth that created the conditions for an autoimmune disease. Sam explains which lab tests to get and how to read the results. Most specially Sam explains how to implement the changes in your life, as well as diet and supplements that will help you gain your health back. Signs of Hashimoto and predispositions: - Trouble using hands and joints - Autoimmune genetic disposition in the family - Antibiotic use - Birth Control use - Sleep Disturbance - Brain Fog - Headaches. Getting tested and diagnosed: Ask for a full thyroid panel. 6 tests to have: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, Anti TPO and Anti TG. (roughly $200 cost). Once you have being diagnosed: Start eating a clean, organic diet. Avoid gluten and dairy. Basically slow down by creating healthy boundaries. Have healthy sleeping habits. How should you use your body: Slow down in order to speed up! Start walking and do yoga. Get slowly back into weight training. Key supplements to support you: Quality fish oil as an anti inflammatory, Magnesium, Probiotics, Selenium, Zinc, Sea Salt. When we know more and understand, we can start making better decisions for ourselves. Join Sam and Marnie on the 4 week program that will help you make the changes in your life needed to deal with autoimmunity so you can find the balance and health you have being missing. Wishing you simplicity and ease in all that you do! Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike The Hormone Project The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more! Get your free Syncing Guide! Simplicity TV on Youtube Products and Interesting Sites Here is your link to register for the Healing and Dealing with Hashi's program - https://holisticwellness.samcart.com/referral/4rUv9023/AUz9sCE2RGjTJnr6 ENTER coupon code - simplicity to save 30% off the program How to connect with Sam Follow Sam on Facebook. Follow Sam on Instagram or @holisticwellnessfoodie Sam’s Website Quotes: “Antibiotics damages the microbiome and kill all the good bacteria.” “Don't ignore the signs and symptoms of your body, you know your body better than anyone.” “Ultimately the best medicine for Hashimoto’s is to really slow down.” “Gluten and dairy are very inflammatory, specially when suffering for Hashimoto’s.” “Our gut is like the second brain in our body.” “Choices are often much more harder than a transaction.” “If you have high functioning adrenals you have a low functioning thyroid.” Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

95: Hypothyroidism and Combination Therapy of T3 and T4 with Dr. Martin Milner from Portland, Oregon

Doctor Thyroid

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 44:28

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

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EP. 30: HEALTHY HAIR & HORMONES + DOCTORS THAT DON’T LISTEN

Nutrition-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 83:29

SHOW NOTES:MegaFood Baby & Me PrenatalMama Natural Blog on PrenatalsThe Institute of Transformational Nutrition (Chelsea’s Nutrition School)Beautycounter Volume & Shampoo CollectionGrab Allie’s Seed Cycling Free DownloadBalanced Bites Podcast Ep. #364 Healing PCOS with Amy MedlingThe Paleo Chef Bangin’ Liver RecipeNutrition-Ish Ep. 13 on EBVFull Thyroid Panel: TSH, T3, T4, FREE T3, FREE T4, Reverse T3 + TPO & Anti-TG antibodies (to check for autoimmunity)Camu Camu PowderDoterra On Guard Sanitizing MistHeavy Metal Detox SmoothieNutrition-Ish Ep. on Medical Medium ApproachSponsors!:OneStopPaleoShop: All things paleo & AIP - use our discount code nutritionish for 15% off!Grain Free Hot Cereal, Granola & more by Wildway: use our discount code nutritionish for 15% off!Get in touch with Chelsea & Allie!:Chelsea’s websiteLearn about working with ChelseaBook a free 30 min discovery call with ChelseaChelsea’s InstagramJoin Chelsea’s private FB groupDownload Chelsea’s free “Break Free From Disordered Eating” E-bookAllie’s websiteLearn about working with AllieAllie’s InstagramSign up for Allie’s newsletter

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#40 What is a Normal Free T4?

Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight loss | Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 7:36

What is a normal free T4? If you are looking for a quick answer then somewhere in the top 50% of the reference range is a good starting point but it is much more nuanced than that. Various other conditions, even taking thyroid medication, can impact your free T4 and change up what would be considered normal. In addition, because T4 is a hormone, we also need to establish the difference between a healthy and a normal level. A healthy free T4 is one that would be seen in people who are active, healthy, and have no thyroid problems. But what does your free T4 actually mean? Free t4 is a measure of the number of free T4 which is available in your blood. Free T4 simply means that the T4 hormone we are measuring is not bound up by proteins and is available for your body to use. But, even though it is available for use doesn't mean that it is active. In order to be active, free T4 must be turned into T3. Luckily, we have the ability to check both free T4 and free T3 to evaluate how well this is happening. So what is a normal free T4? It really depends on your situation. If you are not taking thyroid medication then an optimal free T4 is in the top 50% of the reference range. If you are taking T4 only thyroid medication like Synthroid or levothyroxine, then a healthy free T4 is in the top 30% of the reference range. If you are taking T3 medication such as NDT or Liothyronine/Cytomel, then it may be normal for your free T4 to drop. In this case, a healthy free T4 may be in the lower 50% of the reference range. In this case, it's often wise to look at total t3 and free T3 over free T4. Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone production and conversion: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3... - For hair loss: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... - For weight management: https://www.restartmed.com/product/gu... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/fu... - For gut health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ul... - For energy and adrenal health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/po... 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. 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/d... 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.

#39 How to Calculate Optimal Reference Ranges for Free T3 and Free T4

Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight loss | Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 8:31

There is a big difference between optimal thyroid lab tests and normal lab tests. The reference range for your lab tests includes both healthy and unhealthy people that you are compared to. By creating a tighter reference range for your lab tests you can ensure that you are being compared to only healthy people. In this video, I go over 2 examples of how to calculate this reference range for both Free T3 and free T4 and show you exactly how to do it. Free T3 example: You generally want your free T3 in the top 30% of the reference range in order to be optimal: Reference range = 1.7 to 3.7 Step #1. Find the spread between the range by subtracting the top end of the range from the bottom end. In this case, it’s 3.7 and 1.7. So, 3.7 minus 1.7 equals 2.0. This number represents the total range between the top and bottom end of the reference range. This range is often very large and so it’s important to find out where you fall within it. Step #2. Multiply the spread by the percentage value that you are looking to obtain. So if you want to find the top 30% of the reference range you would multiply 2.0 by 0.7 (which is 70% of that total value). In this case you will get a value of 1.4. Step #3. Add 1.4 to the low end of the range. In this case that will be 1.7 + 1.4 which equals 3.1. You know have your new “tighter” range which is 3.1 to 3.7. Step #4. Compare your results to this new reference range that you’ve now created. Free T4 Example: You want your free T4 in the top 50% of the reference range in order to be ‘optimal’. Reference range - 0.89 to 1.76 ng/dL. Step #1. Find the spread: 1.76 minus 0.89 = 0.87 Step #2. Multiply the spread by 0.5 (50%). 0.87 x 0.5 = 0.435. Step #3. Add 0.435 to the low end of the reference range. 0.89 + 0.435 = 1.325. Step #4. New optimal range = 1.3 - 1.76. Now compare your result to this range. 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.

953: Pregnancy Detox, Gout Advice, Irritability Supplement, Watermelon Diet, Allergic Eyes, Children Gut Issues, Supplement Labels, Skincare (HouseCall)

Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight loss | Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 27:32

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: Jess: Hi Dr Steve! love your podcasts and i have already gotten so much information form them! really great what you are doing for the community. I am currently pregnant and have always had trouble with acne. i know i cant do any detoxes while pregnant, but wondering what i could do while pregnant to help lessen the acne. i have not really had a time in my life that it has gotten better, i have eliminated different foods however not had significant improvements, however maybe didn't remove them for a long enough period? the acne is both small bumps (that are always there) but also large pimples that eventually come to a head (probably get one new one each day) mainly on my cheeks (occasionally on my chin) i eat mostly plant based, sometimes have the occasional fish, i take zinc & vit C supplements, i am relatively active as i have a toddler to chase around, and also don't think i am overly stressed out person. Hope you can help! thank you again so much! Gary: Hello!! I have had a few cases of gout in my foot and am wondering what your best advice is for how to treat it and even better, how to avoid it. I do follow a diet according to my food sensitivities after taking a food sensitivity test. Any help you can give is appreciated!! Kennedy: Hello! Thank you for answering my question. I suffer from monthly irritability. I do take B complex vitamins and that has most definite helped but I still notice peak times of the month when the irritability is worse than others. I've been told I do have low estrogen. Is there a protocol that you suggest to help balance hormones or supplement support to help with moodiness and irritability? Thanks so much in advance! Laimute: Hello, What is your opinion about 1 day detox of eating only watermelons? And also how much water would you recommend to drink daily? I'm 29 years old, my weight is 110lb (50kg). Thank you Laimute Judy: Hi Dr. Cabral! Thank you for all you do for your patients and listeners. I began your 21 day detox early in the year followed by your candida protocol. I also completed your Thyroid/Adrenal test and spoke to your wonderful health coach, Julia. I was surprised to learn how low my estrodial was (as low as the test measures) as I always thought my acne issues were due to an estrogen dominance but that was not the case. While wrapping up the gut sealing protocol, I am also currently following the plan discussed taking your nutrition support shake, vitamin D, vitamin C, 5mg DHEA, and adrenal soothe. I also started the 7 day detox because I could feel my "rain barrel" filling up (swollen tongue, tender skin the next day, etc.) with recent bad food choices. My questions is in regards to chronic bloodshot eyes. I have suffered with red eyes for over 10 years and took Visine for years to try to cover it up and then my eye doctor tried to prescribe me a dry eye medicine that I declined. I am currently not taking anything for my eyes but cannot bear the look of my chronic bloodshot eyes. I do suffer from seasonal allergies but my eyes are red regardless of whether or not my other allergy symptoms are there. What do you recommend I do to clear up this issue once and for all? Ashley: I am looking to apply for treatment for my 6 year old daughter. Zoey was diagnosed with Pandas in Oct of 2018 and after 8 months of treatment it has shifted to Pans and we are still trying to figure out what he trigger is for her. Through spectra cell testing and observing her symptoms her pediatrician suspects that she has a leaky gut and we have to make healing the gut a priority. We have started a gluten free diet and a protocol that should help heal her gut but she had a reaction to it after a few days. We are desperate for a new treatment plan as her Pans symptoms are at an all time high and we just want to help our little girl get better. Please let me know how I can have her considered for treatment, I truly believe we are missing pieces to her puzzle but that she can be healed! Riannan: Greetings Dr. Cabral & Team! I first heard you on Melissa Ambrosini's podcast and since then I have been listening to yours as well. To keep it brief, I am soon to be 42 and have been living with Hashimoto's for over half of my life. I'm currently on one grain of Nature-throid. I also take adrenal support, magnesium and a handful of other supplements. Overall I am in pretty good health, but I know it could be better. There were even a few years that, without my doing anything specific, I was able to be completey off any thyroid meds. That was before the onset of anxiety and panic attacks (which are much better now, but still not completely gone). In a nutshell, I eat quite healthy (organic, GF, not a lot of processed food) and take some supplements, but I still struggle with low energy sometimes and bloating/constipation. And anxiety - mostly a fear of being trapped. If I was able to be off of thyroid meds before, I would love to get there again and I would love to experience stronger digestion and to know that I'm actually assimilating what I'm taking in. I love that you have a background in so many different healing traditions. I would like to know what tests you would recommend I start with from your site so that I can really zero in on what the very best health routine looks like for me at this moment. I normally do a thyroid panel including TSH, T3 Uptake, T4 and Free T4. I am able to do this test for $100, so if those would be tests you also use and I could schedule a consult to have you read the results, that would be great. Please advise on the best way to get started with you and your team given everything above. I currently live in AZ. Thank you! Riannan Ari: What should we look for when buying supplements? What makes you recccomend a brand other than your own? ( in terms of ingredients etc) how can we determine what’s a high quality supplement and what is low quality? Anonymous: Do you have any suggestions for scaring? In terms of topical / dietary changes? I realize this is a bit off topic but I’m just curious. Btw Your wife should do a podcast on skincare!! Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community’s questions! - - - Specific Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/953 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral’s Most Popular Supplements: > “The Dr. Cabral Daily Protocol” (This is what Dr. Cabral does every day!) - - - > Dr. Cabral Detox (The fastest way to get well, lose weight, and feel great!) - - - > Daily Nutritional Support Shake (#1 “All-in-One recommendation in my practice) - - - > Daily Fruit & Vegetables Blend (22 organic fruit & vegetables “greens powder”) - - - > CBD Oil (Full-spectrum, 3rd part-tested & organically grown) - - - > Candida/Bacterial Overgrowth, Leaky Gut, Parasite & Speciality Supplement Packages - - - > See All Supplements: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/collections/supplements - - - Dr. Cabral’s Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Organic Acids Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Thyroid + Adrenal + Hormone Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Adrenal + Hormone Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Omega-3 Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > Stool Test (Use this test to uncover any bacterial, h. Pylori, or parasite overgrowth) - - - > Genetic Test (Use the #1 lab test to unlocking your DNA and what it means in terms of wellness, weight loss & anti-aging) - - - > Dr. Cabral’s “Big 5” Lab Tests (This package includes the 5 labs Dr. Cabral recommends all people run in his private practice) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

#29 Low TSH: 3 Causes and What it Means if you are Hypothyroid

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2018 10:22

Today we are talking about what to do if you have a low TSH, what it means for your body, what causes it and what to do. There are 3 main causes of a low TSH that you should know about: 1. Thyroid medication (You are taking too much) → Common 2. Hyperthyroidism (Your body is producing too much) → Common 3. Pituitary/Hypothalamic dysfunction (Your body can’t make it) → Not very common We are going to focus on the first one today, meaning what happens if you have a low TSH due to taking thyroid medication, but you should realize that there are other causes of a low TSH. So, how does the TSH work in your body? TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and its job is to tell your thyroid to produce thyroid hormone. It's called thyroid stimulating hormone for a reason because it stimulates your thyroid gland to produce T4 and T3. A low TSH means that your body is sending the signal to produce less thyroid hormone from your thyroid gland. This can be because you are taking thyroid medication or because your body is producing too much thyroid hormone on its own. Lastly, it could be because your body isn't capable of producing TSH because of damage to the pituitary gland. The most common concern I see among thyroid patients has to do with having a low or normal TSH but still remaining symptomatic so, to help understand this dilemma, I've created 3 questions that we need to answer: #1. Question: How can you have a low TSH while taking thyroid medication but still feel poorly? This has to do with the fact that it's possible to have a low TSH but still have low free T3 and T4 hormones in the body. Studies have shown that simply taking T4 medication is not enough to normalize free thyroid hormone levels even though it may normalize the serum TSH. #2. Question: Can you have a low TSH and not be hyperthyroid? Yes! Hyperthyroidism caused by your own body producing too much thyroid hormone is not the same thing as taking too much thyroid medication (although it can be). There are instances where you can take enough thyroid hormone to suppress or lower the TSH but still have low free thyroid hormone levels. #3. Question: What should you do if you have a low TSH, take thyroid medication and feel poorly? The best thing to do is to look beyond the TSH and look into other lab tests including free T3, Free T4 and Total T3. The combination of these lab tests will help you understand more of what is happening in your body. 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/ More information, including links to literary studies, in the video and the full blog post, can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/low-tsh/ 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!

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086: Women's Wednesday: 3 Possible Reasons for Your Fatigue

The Sacred Medicine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 10:14

Do you want to know why you may be feeling so tired all the time? In this episode, I share 3 common reasons that are, at times, overlooked and the lab work you need to ask for at your next doctor's appointment. 3 Possible Reasons for Your Fatigue: Thyroid: Full thyroid panel including: thyroid peroxidase, anti-thyroglobulin, TSH, Free T3, Total T3, Free T4, Total T4, Reverse T3, Adrenals: Saliva testing or A.M. cortisol, fasting and no coffee or tea Iron Deficiency: Iron panel including, total iron binding capacity, Ferritin, Transferrin, and % Saturation. Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode86

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884: Toxic Work Environment, Gallbladder Missing, Protein in Kidneys, Choking, Elderly Falls, Cardiac Inflammation, Rash on Face, Enzyme Timing, "Lady Regions" (HouseCall)

Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight loss | Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 34:40

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Let’s get started! Carla: I have PCOS, and possibly endometriosis & some type of thyroid dysfunction (these two haven't officially been diagnosed, but I have symptoms that have lead me to think I may have them). As I learn more about my condition and how to heal myself through lifestyle & supplements, I also try to get rid of toxins, do detoxes, eat well & exercise. However, I've worked with fire resistant garments for almost 15 years of my life and recently I learned that fire retardants are endocrine disruptors. I'm not able to immediately leave that field of work. Is there a way I can protect myself? I recently started wearing gloves (but they are plastic which is possibly not ideal either) and a cotton mask to keep from breathing in the fibers. What would you recommend? I'm not sure exactly HOW bad it is to continue working like this or if it's something I definitely need to get away from as soon as possible. Thank you for any guidance! Kate: Hi Dr Cabral, I had my gallbladder removed 10 years ago but didn't drastically alter my diet until about 3 years. I eat a mainly paleo lifestyle (with occasional legumes), and I've discovered through recent bloodwork that I have deficiencies in a number of areas. Specifically with Vitamin D and also with my thyroid (I am well outside the "optimal" range but technically still "normal"). I take 3000 IU Vitamin D each day but after researching saw that having no gall bladder can lead to the inability to absorb fat-soluble vitamins as well as possibly affect thyroid and even cholesterol. Is there a way to overcome this? If I were to start taking your daily digestive enzymes, could that help my vitamin absorption? Thank you! Julie: Dear Dr. Stephen Cabral, A friend of mine suggested your podcast last week and I have binged listened ever since. I have dealt with different issues such as Candida and fatigue. I overcame Candida with an elimination diet. Or maybe so I have thought… I have had my thyroid tested and it is normal. All my markers are normal except they found that I have Kidney disease. They were not able to find the root cause of it… My glomerular filtration rate is currently at 46 mL/min. The nephrologist stated that since I am an athletic build that is why. I am currently dealing with mood and fatigue. So if you can point me in the right direction of testing and why, that would be very helpful. Thank you! Julie Johnson Jill: Hi Dr. Cabral, I have a friend who has achalasia. She has had the balloon dilation procedure done 2-3 times. It often works for a time and then she has difficulty getting food down her esophagus. I'd love to hear your thoughts on diet info related to achalasia, the possibility of overcoming it, and any steps she could take to find health/healing. My understanding is that it's an autoimmune disease ... and can't be "cured" ... ? But I know you overcame Addison's. Any help/direction would be so amazing! Thank you so much for these house calls!!! Claude: Hi! Don't know if you've already talked about this on your podcast: "Elderley's falls" (sarcopenia)?Is there anything i can do for my 93 years old dad?Thank you from Quebec.Canada Elizabeth: Dear Dr. Cabral - I found your podcast about 6-8 months ago after you appeared on EOFire. My daughter was "cured" from her gut, thyroid, chronic EBV through holistic/funcational/naturopathy and it literally gave her a life again! (She lives in Florida and we live in the middle of the country. )So thankful! But today, I'm writing about my husband. Genetically he is challenged. By that I mean that everyone in his family is/was obese. His 2 brothers died in their 50's, (one from a PE and one from untreated diabetes) His two living sisters are in their late-50's and early 60's. One is riddled with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and both are overweight. His father died of Lymphoma at 72 and his mother from congestive heart failure at 82. At 40 my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but considered cured from that. At 46, he developed progressive hip pain and the joint was so eroded that he had to undergo a hp replacement at 47. All the nsaids and steroids that he took for that and for years prior to that for a football (knee) injury lead to acute renal failure before the replacement was done. His knee was replaced about a year ago. He has a stressful job and works about 7 days a week. He was also diagnosed with osteopenia at 46 and used Forteo for about 6 months, but I just wasn't comfortable with him continuing that. Since then he has been on Prolea. Uses supplements from the Shalkee Corporation. Daily vitamin, D3, Calcium, Iron and CoQ10. About 2-3 years ago he began gaining weight and becoming more and more fatigued. But our diet had not changed and in fact has gotten cleaner and healthier due to my desire to feel my family whole foods For 25 years he maintained a weight of 165 +/- 3 pounds. He's gained about 35 pounds; mostly around his umbilical area, but also in his groin area. He is tired ALL the time, cold, his eyes are puffy every morning, decreased libido, frequent nose bleeds, (but only after blowing his nose) decreased muscle mass and seems to catch every cold virus that comes around. He's always had periodic bouts of HSV II which seem to be worse with increased stress. He had extensive lab testing done last fall through Veridia Diagnostics. I would be happy to send these to you. Cardiac inflammation is a little high with hs-CRP 2.1 and Homocysteine (10). Food Allergies (IgE) were all negative, but IgA was not done. Lipid; Total Cholesterol 217 Triglycerides 100, HDL 70, LDL 141, Apo B 104. Fasting glucose 97, Insulin 7, A1C 5.3, Cortisol 11.2, Adiponectin 25.6, Leptin 13.9 Ferritin 156, Vitamin D 66, Magnesium 2.2, Creatine 1.3 Cystatin C 1.07 TSH 2.0, T4 5.3, Free T4 1.0, T3 1.23, Free T3 3.0, Thyrodglobuin antibody 10.6, Thyroid peroxidase antibody 12.93, Testosterone 640.6, FTI 31.7, SHBG 70.2, Estadiol 29.6 I think we have a thyroid problem, even though his labs are "normal". What should we do next? Sorry this got so long, but I really value your opinion. He would like to feel more like himself again and lose the weight. I would like to have a more energetic husband. Thank you in advance, Dr. Cabral! Lizzie: Hello! My husband has had a persistent rash on his face that seemed to come out of no where. In January it started. It looks like small tiny pimples and red dots. Forhead, nose, cheeks. Subsides slightly and always comes back. His face is not itchy and it is most prominent when out of shower. Then in Feb his stomach started becoming itcy, more patches of dry skin, not rash-like on his face. He also has had toe-fungus for years, from sports in college. What could be causing this rash and how can he work to get rid of it? He eats very little protein, when he does, crappy chicken. Lots of veggies and he does have a massive sweet tooth. He is 37 yo. he is also going through a job transition. thank you! Terri: I just purchased your digestive enzyme. Do I take this 15 min before each meal or only the first meal of the morning? It then works all day with just taking in the morning? Thank you Catherine: Hi Stephen, I regularly listen to your podcasts and would love it if you could help me out. Here’s a bit of information about myself, I’m 24, came off the pill just over 2 years ago and got quite bad acne all over my face (got worse and worse over time). Previous to coming off the pill, roughly about 1-2 years before, I became intolerant to dairy. In the past year I have been getting reoccurring yeast infections ("lady regions"). I have just completed a 3 month parasite cleanse, saw lots come out in my poop and I feel much better for doing it. However I am still getting yeast infections, I have figured out I have candida / gut issues. Would you recommend any other tests apart from the acids test? I’m not sure if my hormones could still be imbalanced? I have cut out a lot of foods that I used to eat such as bread, refined sugar etc but it’s not enough to kill whatever yeast/bacteria is inside me. Thank you Annie: Hello, I have been suffering with halitosis for around 15 years. I have been to every specialist that there is. I have even had my stomach biopsy and I have been to several dentist and gum specialist to rule out oral health care and everyone tells me I am fine and they cannot find anything wrong. My breath smells like feces and I didn't know what else to do? Please tell me where to start. Do you except health insurance? Thank you for tuning into this weekend’s Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Specific Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/884 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral’s Most Popular Supplements: > “The Dr. Cabral Daily Protocol” (This is what Dr. Cabral does every day!) - - - > Dr. Cabral Detox (The fastest way to get well, lose weight, and feel great!) - - - > Daily Nutritional Support Shake (#1 “All-in-One recommendation in my practice) - - - > Daily Fruit & Vegetables Blend (22 organic fruit & vegetables “greens powder”) - - - > CBD Oil (Full-spectrum, 3rd part-tested & organically grown) - - - > Candida/Bacterial Overgrowth, Leaky Gut, Parasite & Speciality Supplement Packages - - - > See All Supplements: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/collections/supplements - - - Dr. Cabral’s Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Organic Acids Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Thyroid + Adrenal + Hormone Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Adrenal + Hormone Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Omega-3 Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > Stool Test (Use this test to uncover any bacterial, h. Pylori, or parasite overgrowth) - - - > Genetic Test (Use the #1 lab test to unlocking your DNA and what it means in terms of wellness, weight loss & anti-aging) - - - > Dr. Cabral’s “Big 5” Lab Tests (This package includes the 5 labs Dr. Cabral recommends all people run in his private practice) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

(TBS #9) Is NDT (Natural Desiccated Thyroid) the Best Thyroid Medication?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 10:06

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!

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Aloe vera and Hashimoto’s Disease

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 23:53

Aloe vera is one of the oldest medicinal plants we know of that was used by the ancient Egyptians who called it “the plant of immortality.” And 200 years ago Greek scientists considered Aloe vera a “universal panacea.” Aloe vera is technically named Aloe barbadensis and you most likely have heard of using Aloe topically for burns or internally for soothing an inflamed gut. I’ve used Aloe vera over the years as one of the compounds in a gut-healing supplement I use for leaky gut, inflammatory bowel, SIBO, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. It works extremely well at reducing inflammation and repairing inflamed and damaged mucus membranes in the gut and the urinary tract. I have also used it quite successfully with the bladder pain caused by interstitial cystitis. Aloe vera is rich in 200 nutritional substances most notably the following: Minerals: Iron Chromium Zinc Selenium Copper Manganese Magnesium Sodium Potassium Calcium Vitamins: A B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B12 C E Folic acid Enzymes: Alkaline phosphatase Amylase Bradykinase Carboxypeptidase Catalase Lipase Peroxidase Additional compounds: Choline Anthraquinones Sterols Lignins Saponins Salicylic acid The above compounds explain its anti-oxidant, analgesic, antiseptic, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera has been scientifically shown to be beneficial for the following: Genital herpes Psoriasis Seborrheic dermatitis Burns Wound healing Mucositis Radiation dermatitis Frostbite Acne Lichen planus Apthous stomatitis Type 2 diabetes HIV Cancer prevention Constipation Ulcerative colitis Pressure ulcers Traditional uses not scientifically supported yet include: Parasites Chronic leg wounds Lupus Arthritis Alopecia Bacterial and fungal skin infections Tic douloureux Promising study results on Aloe vera and Hashimoto's Disease New research indicates that Aloe vera may be extremely beneficial for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism. The study was inspired by an individual with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis who drank 50ml of Aloe Barbadensis Miller juice as a laxative and to soothe her skin. She noticed that after drinking this juice for 3 and 6 months, her TSH, Free T4, Free T3, and thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) all improved. Her TSH went from 5.14 to 1.83. Free T4 improved from 8.3 to 11.44. Free T3 went from 5.22 to 4.78 which indicates improved efficiency. And TPOAb decreased from 1,875 to 246. These were quite profound changes with no other interventions and no thyroid medication. Based on these results the authors recruited 30 women aged 20-55 with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and subclinical hypothyroidism which was defined as having a TSH >4.0 and high TPOAb levels. These women had never been treated with thyroid medication before or taken any supplements for their thyroid issues. All 30 subjects drank 50ml of Aloe Vera Miller Juice (ABMJ) manufactured by ZUCCARI (Trento, Italy) every morning on an empty stomach for 9 months. TSH, Free T4, Free T3, and TPOAb levels were measured at baseline, 3 months, and 9 months. The control group consisted of data on 15 women from a university hospital who had Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and subclinical hypothyroidism. What did the results reveal? The control group did not show any statistically significant changes in any of their thyroid test numbers. At three months the study group showed statistically significant improvements in all four thyroid tests. TSH, Free T4, and TPOAb levels all improved again at the nine month mark. Free T3 levels declined at three months but then did not significantly change from three months to nine months. Here are the basic averages during the study: TSH Baseline: 5.19 TSH 3 Months: 3.12 TSH 9 Months: 2.01 Free T4 Baseline: 9.63 Free T4 3 Months: 10.67

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Does the Ketogenic Diet Cause Hypothyroidism?

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 18:13

The ketogenic diet is currently sweeping the internet and the diet book world as the best thing since sliced bread for everything under the sun. Unfortunately, you can’t eat bread on the ketogenic diet and it really can be difficult to follow for some people. Since I work with many patients who have Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism, I wanted to investigate whether the ketogenic diet can cause hypothyroidism or decrease thyroid function. Let’s jump into the research and see what it has to say. First let’s look at a study done on epileptic kids who followed a ketogenic diet since epilepsy was the first condition to be thoroughly studied and treated with a ketogenic diet. The first thing the authors point out is that we already know calorie restriction lowers T4 and T3 levels. The ketogenic diet mimics fasting so it makes sense that it could lower these thyroid hormone levels. They point out that the ketogenic diet is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and it balances neurotransmitters. The authors state that the ketogenic has been documented to be helpful for the following conditions: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Migraine headaches Autism Depression Diabetes mellitus type 2 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease Obesity Glucose transporter protein-1 (GLUT-1) deficiency Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency In this study, 120 patients (63 male and 57 female) aged 4-10 were treated with a ketogenic diet for one year and their TSH, Free T4, and Free T3 levels were checked at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. 20 patients (16.7%) in total developed hypothyroidism within the first 6 months which required thyroid medication. 70% of the 20 patients who developed hypothyroidism were girls as expected. Hypothyroidism was defined as a TSH level greater than 5.0 uIU/L with normal Free T4 levels. TSH levels actually increased in everyone during the first month but dropped overall at 12 months follow-up. Free T3 levels however dropped significantly overall at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. The interesting thing is that the authors state that none of the kids who were diagnosed with hypothyroidism based on the TSH test developed any hypothyroid signs or symptoms. It’s also interesting to note that any kid who had been taking fish oil 6 months prior was excluded from the study since we know that fish oil improves thyroid function. The authors point out the limitations of this study including lack of total T4 and total T3 levels as well as no testing for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis antibodies such as anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and anti-thyroglobulin (TG) levels. Additionally, some of the kids were on anti-epiletic drugs which are known to disrupt thyroid function. I don’t see how this study found anything conclusive if none of the kids developed any symptoms and hypothyroidism was based on a TSH >5.0 in growing children. We already know that low-carbohydrate diets can work very well for fat loss such is the Volek study which had patients eat 8% carbs, 61% fat (calories from fat were 25% saturated fat, 25% monounsaturated fat, and 11% polyunsaturated fat), and 30% protein. Volek measured T4 levels which remained normal but didn’t look at T3 levels however but the subjects did extremely well with their weight loss. If thyroid function had decreased then it would have been difficult to lose weight. We know that cutting calories and losing weight will decrease T3 levels. Not only that, we know that fasting increases reverse T3 which knocks out T3 receptors. The ketogenic diet suppresses appetite quite effectively so many people just aren’t eating enough calories on the diet which will affect thyroid hormone levels. Why would T3 levels drop on a ketogenic diet? Eating carbohydrates increases T3 levels because that extra T3 is required to burn glucose produced from the carbohydrates. This is why you feel warmer after eating a meal with a lot of carb...

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Selenium Supplementation

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 21:51

Did you know that the thyroid gland has the highest concentration of selenium compared to any organ in your body? Selenium is a powerful and essential trace mineral actually first discovered by the Swedish chemist Berzelius in 1817. Selenium mainly acts as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and it is involved in the production and activation of thyroid hormone. Selenium protects the thyroid from oxidative damage but a deficiency can lead to an increase in the weight of your thyroid which can be compounded by an iodine deficiency. When you’re deficient in selenium, you actually lose iodine more quickly so these two substances must work in perfect balance. This is an interesting adaptation your body has developed because your thyroid has the potential to be damaged when you are deficient in selenium but you have normal iodine levels. Iodine ensures normal thyroid hormone production but the protective effects of selenium may not be there to clean up free radicals produced during hormone synthesis. It has been found that supplementing with selenium if you are deficient in iodine can actually suppress thyroid function. This is why it may be important to have your iodine status checked before supplementing with selenium so we can figure out the best plan forward. The catch is that supplementing with iodine can increase damage to the thyroid gland in patients with Hashimoto’s disease. This is why you should work with an experienced healthcare practitioner to help figure out the right balance for you. Selenium acts as a “thyroid antioxidant” and is vital for the production of thyroid hormone and it is involved in the conversion of T4 (least active thyroid hormone) to T3 (most active form). One clear pattern on you thyroid labs that can indicate selenium deficiency is a high or high/normal Free T4 but low or low/normal Free T3 with a normal TSH. This indicates that your T4 isn’t converting well to T3 possibly due to a selenium deficiency. Selenium protects the thyroid gland from the damaging effects of thyroid peroxidase (TPO-Ab) and anti-thyroglobulin (Tg-Ab) antibodies. Selenium also can protect the thyroid by binding to mercury and making it completely inert. Mercury is a major thyroid disrupting chemical but not as significant when selenium is present. Selenium and iodine are intricately intertwined in the thyroid gland. They are both necessary for thyroid hormone production, but when iodine-deficient subjects were given selenium alone, it made their hypothyroidism much worse. Since iodine deficiency is very rare in industrialized nations, this is usually not something to be concerned about. Can selenium help Hashimoto’s disease? Three separate studies have shown that selenium supplementation suppress TPO-Ab and Tg-Ab levels. A recent study by Wichman et al. Showed that selenium supplementation reduces TPO-Ab levels at 3, 6, and 12 months and Tg-Ab levels at 12 months. This was only in those treated with levothyroxine (T4), not in those who did not take thyroid hormone. This study also found that antibody levels only decreased in those taking selenomethionine but not in those taking sodium selenite. This is because selenomethionine is absorbed much better than sodium selenite. Selenium has been found to be highly effective in patients with Hashimoto's thyroid disease. Multiple studies have shown that selenium supplementation significantly reduced thyroid antibodies which are an indicator of thyroid autoimmunity. In fact, the higher the antibody levels were at the beginning of the studies, the greater the positive effects from selenium. It was also found that selenium improved the overall sense of well-being in these individuals. One study out of Greece found that supplementing with selenium for 12 months lowered TPO-Ab levels but once the patients stoppped taking the selenium, their antibody levels rose 4.8% after 6 months. Another study out of Italy found the same positive TPO-Ab lowering effects after pati...

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Optimal Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody Levels

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 13:09

One of the most common questions I get is, “What are optimal Hashimoto’s thyroiditis antibody levels?” For years, many patients and clinicians have been chasing thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and anti-thyroglobulin (TG) antibody levels in an attempt to get them as low as possible or even undectable as a measure of success. This can leave many people frustrated and stressed about their condition. Some individuals feel that these levels should become undetectable in order to consider the condition in complete remission. But is this entirely true or necessary? A recent study out of Germany has helped us get a clearer picture of how we should be looking at thyroid antibody levels. The study is entitled, “Anti-thyroperoxidase antibody levels >500 IU/ml indicate a moderately increased risk of developing hypothyroidism in autoimmune thyroiditis” published in the journal Hormone Metabolism Research. The authors were specifically looking at thyroid peroxidase and anti-thyroglobulin antibody levels and if they are associated with developing hypothyroidism. Here is a breakdown of what the authors found: Patients with TPO antibody levels >500 did show an increased risk of developing hypothyroidism. Patients with TPO antibody levels 4.6. There are some clinicians who believe that the range for TSH is far to broad and that TSH should be within a tighter window such as 1.5, 2.0, or 2.5 as the upper cut-off point. There is little evidence to support this claim for every single human being who has Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism. Sure, some people just feel better with a TSH that is in these lower ranges but some people also feel great with higher TSH levels. As with everything in functional medicine, this is an individualized question which shouldn’t be set in stone. Additionally, as pointed out above, the patients who did have TSH levels above 4.6 after the 6 year follow-up had normal thyroid function despite the higher TSH levels. Once we’ve dealt with the most significant causes of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis including gut health, infections such as Epstein-Barr Virus, food sensitivities like gluten, vitamin D deficiency, selenium deficiency, stress,

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and the RDW Test

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 12:13

Sometimes very simple tests provide a significant amount of valuable information when it comes to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. One simple blood test is the red blood cell distribution width or RDW test which is included in the complete blood count (CBC). A recent study found that patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis have higher levels of RDW. What is RDW? RDW is basically a measure of the variability in size of your red blood cells. The greater the variability in size, the higher the RDW test results. Anemia is usually the cause of elevations in RDW but chronic inflammation can also cause it to elevate. Disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, high blood pressure, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can increase RDW. So we can confidently use RDW as a sign of inflammation along with other helpful inflammatory blood markers such as c-reactive protein, fibrinogen, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, D-dimer, and homocysteine. What did the study show? 165 patients were included in the study with 102 of them having confirmed Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and 63 were in the healthy control group. The mean age of the participants was not statistically significant. 85 of the 102 patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis were women and 55 of the 63 participants in the healthy control group were women. This is no surprise since women have much higher rates of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis than men. The complete blood count (CBC) markers were not significantly different between the groups. Free T4 levels were significantly lower in the Hashimoto’s thyroiditis group compared to the control group. TSH levels were higher in the study group compared to the control group. We expect this since TSH levels increase in Hashimoto’s disease and Free T4 levels usually decrease. Previous studies have shown a direct connection between lower T4 levels and increased RDW such as in this paper by Brenner et al. Interestingly, Free T3 levels were not significantly different between the groups. RDW levels were significantly increased in the study group compared to the healthy control group. The main conclusion of the study was that RDW levels are increased in those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis compared to healthy controls. The authors point out some interesting additional findings that connect RDW to thyroid disorders. A previous paper found that elevated TSH levels are connected to elevated RDW levels entitled, “The red blood cell distribution width is associated with serum levels of thyroid stimulating hormone in the general population.” And an additional paper found that RDW levels are higher in those with hypothyroidism. Why does RDW increase in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Since Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a chronic inflammatory process, based on this paper and previous research, RDW increases in conditions that result in inflammation. RDW should also be assessed along with other inflammatory markers when dealing with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. We also know that thyroid hormone has direct effects on RDW such as in this paper it was found that RDW levels increase in hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. What about Selenium? We can actually use the RDW test to decide if we want to use selenium supplementation or not in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This study showed the RDW can be intimately tied to selenium status so it could be a good indicator to supplement with selenium. We already know that selenium can be very beneficial in those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I always test every patient’s blood and we look at the complete blood count which includes the RDW so we can make the best decision about what direction to go. I recommend combining it with other inflammatory markers as noted above for the best clinical picture. Don’t forget to have a CBC done periodically if you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis to see how your RDW is doing because it may be a key indicator of your thyroid health.

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Are You in Prediabetes? With Dr. Alan Hopkins

Women's Wellness Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 48:05

Dr. Alan Hopkins is the CEO of YOURLABWORK, LLC and is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. In this episode, we continue with the conversation on blood sugar that we started last week with Diane Sanfilippo. Hopkins talks about what prediabetes is, testing and blood sugar numbers. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:45 Dr. Alan Hopkins' background & work Min 04:25 Diabetes research Min 08:40 Lab testing at Your Lab Work Min 10:25 Taking a stand for your health Min 12:35 Prediabetes & diabetes numbers Min 13:20 Blood sugar markers & your risk potential - Blood sugar of 85 or less is considered perfect - Blood sugar of 100 is prediabetes - Blood sugar of 125 is diabetes - Blood sugar of 126 & above is consistent with Types 2 diabetes Min 18:00 Early blood sugar screening Min 24:50 Insulin resistance Min 28:40 Effects of exercise & food on blood sugar Min 33:10 Dealing with Prediabetes Min 36:45 Custom lab work - Metabolic panel - Sugar metabolism & Diabetes screening - Thyroid tests (TSH, Free T3, Free T4), Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies (for Hashimoto's) - Advanced cholesterol panel To learn more about Alan Hopkins, visit his website here. Resources: Detoxing From Sugar with Diane Sanfilippo How High Blood Sugar Wrecks Your Hormones with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo To get 20% discount off your lab work, use the discount code "Drr2018" Practitioner Training Program survey Custom lab work Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

EP. 02: DIET MENTALITY, THYROID DYSFUNCTION, CHRONIC BLOATING

Nutrition-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 67:14

How to properly request a FULL Thyroid Lab from your doctor: TSH, T4, T3, Free T4, Free T3.Antibodies to test for Autoimmunity. These are almost always never requested in a regular lab, unless you ask. We can't stress how important these are.Peroxidase Antibody (TPOAb) Thyroglobulin Antibody (TPOAb).Kimberly Snyder Book: The Beauty Detox Solution.Dr. Amy Myers - great thyroid health resource. Dr. Datis Kharrazian - Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal?Izabella Wentz: The Root Cause OTHER:Follow the Podcast on Instagram!Chelsea’s websiteLearn about working with ChelseaChelsea’s InstagramJoin Chelsea’s private FB groupDownload Chelsea’s free “Break Free From Disordered Eating” E-bookAllie’s websiteLearn about working with AllieAllie’s Instagram SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION TO THE PODCAST

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Do You Have a Low Free T3 Level? | PYHP 038

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018

Triiodothyronine also is known as T3 is the active form of thyroid hormone. T4 also known as thyroxine is made in the thyroid gland. T4 is then sent peripherally through the system, and mainly the liver will convert T4 to T3. You can have all the T4 in your body, but if your T3 is low, then you will have symptoms of low thyroid. If suspecting a case of low thyroid, thyroid disease, hypo or hyperthyroid your conventional doctor is going to run a TSH blood test. The TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is a signal from the brain monitoring thyroid disease and the thyroid levels in the body. To put it simple: If the thyroid levels are high, then the TSH is low. If your thyroid levels are low, then TSH is high. As mentioned above the thyroid mainly makes T4, which is released into the blood and will travel in the body and be converted to the active form of thyroid, T3. Approximately 60% of this conversion occurs in the liver, about 20% is converted by gut flora and about 20% is converted by peripheral tissues, such as muscle. As we have always talked about before, your primary care doctor is looking for a ‘disease.' If you have a ‘disease,' your GP, internist, or endocrinologist can save your life. In the case of thyroid, your conventional doctor is going to run a TSH and perhaps a T4. That is because they are looking for thyroid disease, not low levels of T3. Many people with Low T3 get missed by their doctor because their TSH is in the normal range. They are told, “you are fine,” even though they do not feel fine. How do you know if you have Low T3? You can do a blood test for Free T3. Free T3 is the bio-available thyroid hormone ready for use. In checking for Low T3, you want to check the free T3 levels, not the Total T3 levels. Total T3 levels in the blood represent all Free T3 and bound T3 levels. Testing for total T3 levels is not going to be accurate enough to find out if you have Low T3. You may need to request blood testing for Low T3 from your doctor, or you may need to order it yourself if your doctor will not order it. Blood tests checking for Low T3 Level: TSH Free T4 Free T3 This is where it gets a bit confusing. The reference range for Free T3 is broad. Free T3 Reference Range: 2.3 to 4.4 (depending on the lab). If your Free T3 is under 3.0, we would consider this to be a Low T3 level. Testing results we commonly see in patients with Low T3: TSH: normal range usually between 1.0-3.5 (reference range is .45-4.5) Free T4: 1.1-1.4 (reference range is .8-1.8)

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What is Subclinical Hypothyroidism? | PYHP 037

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018

Here is a typical scenario: I don't know what to do I have all the symptoms of low thyroid. My hair is falling out. I am exhausted, no energy whatsoever. I have gained weight, even though I try to eat well and exercise. But honestly, I am too tired to exercise. Sorry for the TMI, but I am constipated, bloated and fiber makes it worse. I am feeling pretty low mood wise and so tired. My skin is really dry, and all I want to do is sleep. I went to my general practitioner, and she ran my blood work for thyroid. My doctor says my thyroid is fine. But I don't feel fine! Then she just told me to go on a diet and gave me a prescription for an antidepressant. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen this scene. That is because your general practitioner, endocrinologist, internist, PCP are looking for disease or if something is broken. But what if there is not a disease (thank goodness)? They really do not know what to do with you. To check for thyroid disease, your doctor will run a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). The TSH is a signal from the brain monitoring the thyroid status. If you have thyroid disease causing an underactive thyroid, the TSH will be elevated. And if you have an overactive thyroid, the TSH will be very low. But the TSH is checking for thyroid disease. We have a lot of patients that do not have thyroid disease but still have a subclinical, ‘hypofunctioning' of the thyroid. Trying to keep this relatively simple, your thyroid gland makes T4 thyroxine, which is a very stable molecule and will travel in the system and mainly your liver will convert T4 to T3. Triiodothyronine (T3) is a very unstable molecule but is the active thyroid hormone. In Subclinical Hypothyroid, you will often see a normal TSH, normal T4 and a lower Free T3. Subclinical Hypothyroid: TSH reference range is .45-4.5 = see anywhere from .45 to 2.5 FreeT4 reference range is .8-1.8 = will see .8 to 1.1 FreeT3 reference range is 2.2-4.4 = will see 2.0 to 2.9 Again, your conventional primary care doctor, endocrinologist, GP, internist are looking to make sure you are not going to die of a disease. They are not going to check your Free T3. And rarely they may check your Free T4. But if they do, they do not know what to do if the TSH is normal. We find by optimizing your T4 and especially your Free T3; the Subclinical Hypothyroid symptoms go away. We still keep the TSH in the normal range but try to optimize the Free T3 to 3.5-4.4. This is done in many ways based on the patient's personal and family health history, their symptoms and goals. We might implement a combination of vitamins, minerals, glandulars, medication and lifestyle factors to treat subclinical hypothyroid. Hopefully, this has been informative and helpful to you. If you have any questions or personal stories, please feel free to email us at help@progressyourhealth.com. The post What is Subclinical Hypothyroidism? | PYHP 037 appeared first on

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667: Child Yeast Overload, Split Body Workouts, Add Muscle, MRET Water Activators, Keto Question, Histamine Reactions (HouseCall)

Food, Success & Life for The Modern Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2017 25:38

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Let’s get started! Megan: Hi Dr Cabral, as always, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I wrote in a few weeks back about my 10 year old son and how we healed his leaky gut which in turn eleviated the eye tics he was having. His most recent Nutreval showed the yeast was elevating some again. We are back on the biociden and the biofilm buster. When you answered my first question about why the yeast returned, you explained how we have to get rid of the bad yeast and replace it with the good yeast. Makes total sense. We had stayed away from probiotics that have saccharomyces in them because it always caused his symptoms to flare. At first I thought the flare was because yeast was his highest sensitivity in the IgG. I realize the sensitivity is to the bad yeast but my question now is could the flare be from the saccharomyces (even though they are the good guys) or would the flare simply occur because we were adding the good guys while there were still too many guys which means too much yeast all together? Thank you so much for sharing with us each day, you are such a blessing. –Megan (Continued) Hi Dr Cabral, I just sent in a question yesterday about my 10 year old son and the sacchromyces. I am realizing I may not have posed all of my question clearly so I'm adding on, and I'm so so sorry if this makes it confusing for you. Please feel free to copy and paste for the purpose of your house call. As I mentioned in yesterday's question my sons eye tics used to flare when I would give him probiotics with saccharomyces in them, but what I didn't mention was he was always totally fine with probiotics that didn't include the saccharomyces. His highest sensitivity on the IgG was to yeast. I realize that's the bad yeast and saccharomyces are the good yeast but why do the good cause a flare in symptoms? Is it simply because I added the good before getting rid of the bad? I guess my real question is why would he have been ok on probiotics that didn't include saccharomyces but have a hard time handling the ones that do have them? Is it as simple as too much yeast all together? So maybe when we rid the gut of the bad yeast he won't flare when we add the good? I've avoided the saccharomyces due to the previous flare in symptoms but am now learning that we need to be replenishing the good to keep the bad out! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing all of your incredible knowledge with us. I have the highest respect for you and what you do and can not begin to tell you how much I have learned and how our family's health has changed for the better since we were introduced to you and your incredible podcast. You are a gift to us. Megan PS I again apologize for the mistake and having to submit the same question twice, but I am interested to hear what you have to say about why the saccharomyces in particular cause a problem for him and I left out of the first submission. Eliana: I love your podcast, it is so informative! I wanted to ask you about my workout program split. I typically do this kind of 5 day split: legs, arms, cardio and abs, back and chest, shoulders and cardio. Basically, I lift 4-5 days a week and get my cardio in either on the same day or on alternating days. Is this too much lifting? I have been doing it for awhile now and have enjoyed it, but I was listening to your recommendation about 3 days of resistance training per week. Thank you! Tyler: Hi Dr. Cabral, I know you have a background in body building and personal training and am looking for advice in regards to putting on more muscle. I am a 25 year old former collegiate athlete and am very lean but am looking to put more mass on in the safest way possible. I eat predominately vegan and GF with some wild fish and eggs. I work out 3-4 days a week and do a combo of lifting, swimming, and hatha yoga. I am 6’1” and 182 lbs. I have read on the importance of ingrsting protein shakes before and after workouts as well as BCAAs pre, during, and post workout for anabolic muscle growth. Do you have brands that you recommend for vegan protein (I do your Nutritional Support Powder in smoothies in the morning) and BCAAs? Or are they even necessary? I appreciate your insight. Thanks, Tyler Anthony: Hi Dr. Cabral, What are your thoughts on MRET water activators? Your products and podcasts have become a very positive part of my life, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Sincerely, Anthony James: Is a kenogentic diet good for you Zach: What's up Doc, writing in for my 27 y/o girlfriend who has recently been to the "doctor" because she was having allergic reactions (tingling itchy lips, redness around the lips, and breakouts) whenever she ate certain foods. She's tired all the time, never seems to have energy to do anything active, and could lay on the couch all day. We recently (within the last year) went vegetarian, and we limit dairy and eggs as much as possible, but this hasn't seemed to help with the issues she's having. She has had allergy problems (histamine issues) her whole life and found out she was allergic to nickel, as well as many different pollens/grass/trees when she was younger. About a year and a half ago she had a psoriasis "patch" show up on the back of her neck on her hair line, during a stressful period at work. It went away after she was prescribed some cream for it, but it bothers her randomly. Basically she's always had skin issues, and her mother and grandmother have thyroid issues that we now know have been passed to her. Here are the results of her first blood test...only going to give you what was "out of range" as well as her thyroid numbers. T3 uptake - 25.9 T4 - 8.1 TSH - 8.32 BUN - 5 CALC/BUN/Creatine - 7 On a food/skin prick test she was "allergic" to almonds, cherries, hazelnut, soy, and green peppers. I know she needs to do an IgG food sensitivity test, but unfortunately we can't afford that and insurance won't cover it. She cut out those foods, and had her blood work taken about a month and a half later. These were her results the second time: Free T3 - 3.2 Reverse T3 - 14.5 Free T4 - 1.11 TSH - 5.07 Thyroid peroxidase AB - 130 IU/ML Thyroglobulin AB - 6 IU/ML Positive for ANA ANA titter 1:1280 Cholesterol - 212 Calculated LDL - 127 So we know she has hypothyroid and an auto immune disorder. I believe its from some form of intestinal permeability (IBS, Leaky gut, etc) but I also think she has high levels of heavy metals, as she's always putting stuff on her skin/hair whether its make-up, hairspray, or dry shampoo. I've told her she needs to cut out gluten and dairy for sure, but what do you recommend for her as far as the next step in testing, diet, detoxing, and overall lifestyle changes? I just ordered a 21 day detox from your store...I'm going to start her on a 7 day detox whenever that comes in, and hopefully have her doing a 21 day detox in January. If money weren't an issue, after the IgG test I'd have her doing a heavy metal detox, candida/SIBO/yeast protocol, and then start rebuilding her gut. What do you think Doc? Thanks for everything you do. I listen to you daily, and I pass your podcast on to anyone and everyone because theres isn't a person it wouldn't help. If you ever want to take someone under your wing and create the next you, you have my email. ;] But then again, you're already creating more of us like you everyday! Thank you sincerely for the knowledge you pass along. Keep it up! -Zach Thank you for tuning into this weekend’s Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/667 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - -

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Is Your Thyroid Giving You The Middle Finger?, #61

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 43:31

Jen Springer talks to us about thyroid dysfunction and just how easy it is for thyroid related conditions to be completely overlooked by your doctor. Listen in to learn how to be your own advocate, what to read, what labs to request, finding a practitioner that will help you and get back to feeling like YOU again! What are the signs of thyroid dysfunction? Weight gain Hair thinning Always cold, hands and feet are always cold Eyebrows are thinning from outer edge If you stick out your tongue it looks swollen, or has ridges where the teeth press against it Body temperature below 96 degrees Candida, yeast overgrowth Adrenal Fatigue Hormone challenges over the course of time Anxiety and panic attacks Mood changes Blood sugar challenges What Steps Do We Take To Find Out If We’re Having Problems With Our Thyroid? Most doctors will only order a TSH which will not give you a complete picture of the thyroid function. Those patients that request more labs from their family doctor will most likely end up arguing with them, as it is not something they do on a regular basis, nor is it how they’re trained to look at thyroid function. Minimally we need to run a labs on TSH, Free T4 and Free T3. T3 is the hormone that does all the work in the body. Without knowing what Free T3 is doing, we know nothing. It’s also important to look at Reverse T3, Reverse T4, TPO and AB antibodies, to find out if there’s any autoimmunity going on in the body. These are just the basics. Jen talks about other labs she likes to look at to get a complete picture, including sex hormone panel. Look for a Practitioner That Will Help You Ask them for the labs listed above and ask them how they treat thyroid. If they can read those lab results and treat thyroid with nutrition, thyroid supplementation, you will be able to tell if this is a practitioner that can really help you. Functional medical doctors, chiropractors and naturopaths are good options to look at. How to Get Your Thyroid Back to Optimal Health Read good books on the subject. See below for her recommended books. Be careful when you read a lot about the thyroid because it’s very doom and gloom and it can be easy to get down. But it’s easy to treat with nutrition and supplementation. It can be reversed quickly. Gentle and moderate exercise is important to regulate estrogen production to regulate T3 hormone. Stretching and walking to start and once your hormones are under control, bring in some strength building. Low GI Tracker is a great app for keeping track of low GI foods. Don’t eat anything over 55. Jen goes over the various supplements that will help the thyroid function. Thyroid Replacement Some people do well on synthetic thyroid. Natural desiccated thyroid gland is preferred. Any type of thyroid replacement is going to replace what the thyroid would normally make. After taking the natural replacement for a while, the pituitary will know to pick up its production of thyroid hormone in some people. If this happens, those people can cut down. Others can’t. Jen’s 3 Habits for Optimal Thyroid Health Do not stress Eat and fall in love with vegetables Minimally 7-8 hours of sleep nightly 15 Day Fat Loss Kick Start Ebook Download your FREE copy here!! DOWNLOAD! Check your email. You will receive access for instant downloading. We respect your privacy- We will not rent, spam or sell your email. About Jen Springer: Jen has been immersed in natural health since 2001. She has pursued education in bodywork, nutrition, and herbology. Jen has taught thousands of people over the years on natural health for family wellness, pets, and even gardening! Empowering people with knowledge and tools to take back their health is her mission and passion. Links and Resources To learn more about Jen Springer and her work, visit www.jenspringer.com Recommended Books: Stop the Thyroid Madness: A Patient Revolution Against Decades of Inferior Treatment Stop the Thyroid Madness II: How Thyroid Experts Are Challenging Ineffective Treatments and Improving the Lives of Patients Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back Simply BALi: A Complete Guide to a Healthy, Whole Foods Lifestyle (2nd Edition) Recommended Digital Resource: YouTube Jen’s Favorite Music: To push through: AC/DC Thunderstruck To pump up when feeling down: Prince, Baby I’m a Star To soothe when stressed: Pandora, Deutr channel If you missed it, listen in on our last podcast episode: Don’t Drop Me! Wisom for Us All from Olympian Figure Skater Karyn Garossino, #60

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