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Have you heard that your thyroid is just sluggish? That your thyroid is causing your health problems? If so, then this episode is for you! Today, I'm sharing why you really have hypothyroidism and what you can do about it starting TODAY!You'll hear more about:What is reverse T3The process that slows down or speeds up your thyroidThings  that inhibit the production of T4What TSH really is and its function in the bodyThe driving factor in reverse T3 production And more!If you want to lose weight without the risk of gastroparesis, muscle loss, and rebound weight gain, then use MetaboLift instead!Struggling with balancing your hormones? Grab your copy of the The Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/Support your hormone balance- EnergyLift! Connect with Dr. Tabatha:Work with us: Schedule a callDr. Tabatha's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabathaDr. Tabatha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsygynecologist/Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWea1x1abLERehb5yn_nfow

It's crucial to correct high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, but even more important to understand what is considered a high level. To make this process simpler for you to navigate, I provide information about the lab value cutoffs, the benefits of consuming selenium and inositol in supplement or food form, and the optimal timing for retesting levels. Watch the video to learn more about how to improve your thyroid health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ktk4qYEUpk  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook  If you need clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

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… Tina: Hi it's me again! LOL. My husband is 48 years old and was born with congenital heart disease. 12 years ago he had a heart transplant. For the most part he is very very healthy from what his transplant team tells him. He recently also did the big five, we are waiting for the results to get back, but my question is because he is taking so many drugs, especially his immunosuppressants, heart rejection medicine, is he still able to take all of the supplements his IHP level two practitioner will recommend? I'm wondering what your thoughts are on someone like him. Can he reverse everything just like someone who has not had a heart transplant? Should he consult his transplant team before taking anything? Just curious what your thoughts are on someone like him Who is anatomy is not the norm. Thank you so so much for all you do!   Kelly: Do you have expertise in working with epilepsy? My teenage son starting having seizures at 16-he is stable on medication- he is 19 I want to get him off meds and find root cause -if you can help - i will fill out paperwork for a wellness appointment kindly kelly    Anonymous: A part from the usual low thyroid symptoms, is there any link between candida and high TSH? And if so, why would that be? A part from the potential malabsorption of iodine and selenium of course.   Angie: Hi Dr. Cabral, Thank you for your guidance through my families healing journey. I have a question regarding my 11 year old daughter. She has an enlarged tonsil on the left side of her throat (my left when I look in her throat). Our general practitioner doctor noticed it after a bout of antibiotics due to strep when she was a kindergartner, so we went to see a specialist and he said to just “watch it.” She now sees a naturopathic doctor and tested positive for HPylori and SIBO, which she has done treatment for and eradicated. She currently takes your DNS, DFVB, Vitamin D and Omega 3. Her tonsil is still the same size it was when she was 5 and nothing seems to get it to settle down. Do you have any suggestions?   Soussi: Thks a lot i got ur page from a friend of mine .i get hemophilia A One year now.i m 46 years old and this hemophilia not heriditaire i get some scanners but no reasons .i take no médecine now i have only médecine in case of hémorragy.the facteur 8 Is on déficit it was 0 the first tme but now 5. Percent. Is there any aliments i have to avoid to boost my imunity.and help this facteur 8 to rework again thks a lot   Liz: Hi Dr. Cabral, Thank you for putting so much time and effort into your podcasts; it's clear that you have a drive and a need to help people help themselves! I've learned a lot over the past couple of years. My question is, what do you think of fucoxanthin supplements to aid in fat loss? I haven't been able to find a lot of information on it, but what I have seen seems promising. It's hard to find though, and I question the quality of the supplements I have been able to find. Is fucoxanthin legit? And if so how do I find a source I can trust? Thank you!   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/2235 - - - 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 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 Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone 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)

Thyroid disease can be tricky to detect in pregnancy because many of the symptoms of thyroid disease can be mild and go undetected or are so similar to the normal side effects of pregnancy they can often be missed. In this episode, Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, high risk perinatologist and Kristin Mallon certified nurse midwife walk us through everything we need to know about thyroid disease in pregnancy.   What is Thyroid? [1:08] The thyroid is an endocrine gland in the neck and produces thyroid hormone. The hormone regulates your metabolism, which is your energy usage, how you absorb, and how you release it into your system. If your thyroid is working well, you wouldn't know it because you feel fine. But if your thyroid is overactive, called “hyperthyroidism,” you might find yourself releasing too much energy into your system. Diagnosing Thyroid Disease [2:47] Before you start diagnosing schizophrenia or bipolar disease, find out if their thyroid hormones are in the right place because they can be disguised as many psychological issues. With hypothyroidism, you might find yourself cold intolerant where everybody else seems to be comfortable, but you need a sweater or an extra jacket. You have tremendous fatigue, and you're not active. All of these symptoms are not uncommon, especially in pregnancy. So when a woman is pregnant, it's tough to diagnose if they have hypothyroidism. [3:36] The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves disease, which stimulates your thyroid by outside antibodies that are tricking your thyroid into producing too much hormone, then you get your thyroid is overactive, and you have too much thyroid hormone in your system. The opposite is hypoactive thyroid which we call “Hashimoto's thyroiditis.” It's when your thyroid is underactive and is secondary to Graves disease. The thyroid gets overactive, and it turns out you get stimulated too much by the thyroid-stimulating antibodies. Then it produces an excess of thyroid hormone until it burns itself out, and now you have a thyroid that's not working. Understanding the Thyroid Glands [5:04] To understand the thyroid, you have to understand the most basic thyroid hormone is produced. The thyroid is a gland, but the gland does not decide how much hormone to release to the brain. The pituitary gland releases TSH or thyroid-stimulating hormone. TSH is a messenger hormone to the thyroid, which responds to TSH by generating thyroid hormones in the form of T4 and T3. [6:25] The brain or the pituitary, which is a part of the brain, produces TSH. That hormone stimulates the thyroid to produce T3 and T4. There's another concept that's important called thyroid-binding globulin. It's the protein that carries T3 and T4 through the system. If there's an excess of that binding globulin, you might have higher numbers like in pregnancy. What happens to your thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy? [8:13] Another hormone produced by the pituitary is the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, which is almost identical to TSH. When a person produces a tremendous amount of HCG early in pregnancy, their TSH gets suppressed. [12:27] Because TSH is so affected by HCG, we use different numbers in pregnancy in non-pregnant women. A TSH above 4.5 would indicate that she's hypothyroid and high TSH, meaning too low thyroid. High TSH means her thyroid is underactive. Think of it as the thyroid is the horse, and the TSH is the jockey whipping the horse. So if the TSH goes up very high, it's a sign that the horse is not moving fast enough, and if the TSH goes down too low, it's a sign that the horse is moving fast. So if the TSH is minuscule in pregnancy, we might consider that “subclinical hyperthyroidism.” Otherwise, it's subclinical hypothyroidism. The Bottom Line [18:00] Hypothyroidism is much more common than hyperthyroidism in the general population. There's a lot of underactive thyroids, not so much overactive. Even if it is overactive, it's usually transient until it gets underactive, and then you have the underactive problem. [18:43] No matter what disease you have, there's almost nothing. You just have to take a little Synthroid. If you've never had it, there's no problem. Your body works fine. You just bypass the thyroid, you get Synthroid into your system orally, and you're perfectly fine. If you have to choose a disease to have, don't go with liver cancer. Go with hypothyroidism. Common Medication for Thyroid Disease [19:15] Synthroid is the generic form of levothyroxine. Your chronologist titrates the amount of Synthroid or levothyroxine that you need. They give you some, and then they check your thyroid hormones. In pregnancy, your body's going to metabolize thyroid hormone quicker. So even if you are on Synthroid, you need to check those levels because you might have to adjust your dose. [21:10] Methimazole is a contraindication to use in the first trimester. You need to take something because it can lead to miscarriages, preterm delivery, preeclampsia, and all the bad things. Even hypothyroidism can lead to miscarriages or conception issues. Postpartum thyroiditis [23:45] Postpartum thyroiditis is much more common. It is inflammation of the thyroid, which eventually can turn into Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism. So if a woman is having problems with sleeping, depression, postpartum depression, or weight gain, it's ideal for screening the thyroid to see if it is underactive or during active thyroiditis. It can be overactive or masquerade as Graves disease or hyperthyroidism and later show up as hypothyroidism. The Fetal Thyroid [26:09] The fetal thyroid doesn't even come into play in the first trimester. There is no fetal thyroid action in the second. It's important to have good normal thyroid numbers in the first trimester because you're supplying thyroid for you and your baby. In the second trimester, the fetal thyroid gland starts to work. Hormones and Pregnancy [28:12] When you look at TSH and other hormones in pregnancy, you look at the reflection of ATG production, especially early in pregnancy. If you grade a baby based on his TSH and T4, you're saying, “Is HCG production high or low?” Maybe you're saying, “Was it a great pregnancy from the get-go or not?” That has much more to do with overall performance later in life. For everything you need about this podcast, check out True Birth: https://www.truebirthpodcast.com/ Our practice website can be found at: Maternal Resources: https://www.maternalresources.org/   Remember to subscribe and tell a friend! 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When you're a new nurse practitioner, there can be a lot of overwhelming, high-stress situations that you may find yourself in. A big contributing factor are lab interpretation resources — they're scattered, hard-to-use, and don't cover enough information. I used to DREAD opening up my lab results, but over time I went from avoiding my inbox to being obsessed with labs. How did I get there? I found the right tools and techniques to use. In this episode, I'm going to help eliminate the overwhelm as we walk step by step through a case study of a patient with high TSH levels. Together, we'll:Go over the three main steps of hypothyroidism assessment and managementReview components of holistic careTalk about medications that can affect thyroid levelsAnd share pearls of practiceGet out your pen and paper because this episode is jam packed with information, and I know you will walk away feeling more confident and prepared for your next high TSH level patient! Download FREE Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Case:  Linda was having trouble with anxiety and sleep Routine blood work revealed a very high TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and she was given a medication to treat hypothyroidism. Linda wondered why she didn’t have many of the typical symptoms for hypothyroidism and worried that going on medication might be the wrong move.   Even though Linda was happy to have an answer, something didn’t add up. She was told to get on the medication, regardless of whether she showed typical symptoms or not. Linda wasn’t convinced. That’s when she came to see me.    The Investigation Linda was right to question her results and her treatment even though her numbers were very high. I knew I needed to figure out the root cause of her elevated TSH and determine if there might be a way to get her back into optimal range.    Normal Range for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)  The regular lab range for TSH is between .5 and 4.5, but the more functional range that we want to aim for is really between 1.8 and 3 if not medicated. Linda’s TSH was at 19, which was why her doctor was immediately alarmed.    Evaluating Thyroid Markers or Why You Need To Test All Thyroid Markers In order to truly evaluate the thyroid, it is very important to test all of the thyroid markers (as I explained in Episodes 27 & 28). We ran a second blood test with TSH and all the thyroid hormones as well as all 3 antibodies: TPO, thyroglobulin, and TSI antibodies. When the results came back with high TSH (even higher than before!), the interesting thing was that the other actual thyroid hormone markers were completely normal. Linda’s T3 and T4 were at optimal levels. Typically, when those thyroid hormones drop, the body’s signal to correct that would be raising the TSH. We were able to see here that the other hormones had not dropped in the first place, so that was not the reason the TSH was up.    High TSH with High Thyroid Antibodies  In Linda’s case, she didn’t have typical hypothyroid or slow thyroid symptoms and her thyroid hormones were normal. Her TPO antibodies however were 529, which is quite high. Her thyroglobulin antibodies were also slightly elevated at 42 and her TSI antibodies were negative. TSI antibodies are representatives of Graves disease, so she didn’t have that, but TPO and Thyroglobulin antibodies are representative of Hashimoto’s. Linda’s results were positive for TPO and Thyroglobulin, which showed us that she had Hashimoto’s.    Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Inflammation When there is Hashimoto’s there can also be thyroid inflammation. I have found that when the thyroid is inflamed, the TSH can go up without it triggering any low thyroid hormones. This is not what the textbooks say in typical cases, but as we know here at Health Mysteries Solved, many of us are not textbook cases, and issues can be complex!   Misdiagnosed Hypothyroidism  Our bodies have tons of feedback loops and when all the loops work like they are supposed to, then we can follow a textbook pathway to healing. But, in many cases, there are other issues at play from stress to autoimmunity to toxicity, to the foods that we eat. It’s not uncommon that the feedback loops may not work the way we think they should. In this case, High TSH is showing inflammation of the thyroid rather than an actually slow thyroid. This not only explains why she didn’t have hypothyroidism symptoms, but also that the inflammation could have actually been triggering the anxiety and sleep issues.    Medication when Necessary I was so happy that I met Linda so that we could work on the inflammation. In her case, medication was actually not necessary because her thyroid hormones were normal.  Even though I am always trying to find natural solutions, I am not anti-medication when truly necessary. Especially when it comes to thyroid medication. As some of you may know, I take a small dose of compounded thyroid medication because I have hypothyroidism. My perspective is that when the thyroid truly is slow, medication is replacing something that the body can’t make but absolutely needs. This is a very important medication for me to have. However using it when you don't need it is a different story.   The Link Between Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism? While many people with Hashimoto’s do in fact have hypothyroidism (because of damage to the thyroid), other times, we can catch the Hashimoto’s and the inflammation it may cause early before the thyroid gets damaged. In this case, if we address the inflammation and underlying immune triggers driving the autoimmune response, it is possible to save the thyroid from being destroyed.  By the time I found out I had Hashimoto's, my thyroid was already affected but even if that is the case for you, there is still a lot you can do to stop the progression of the attack by addressing the triggers.   Next Steps For Linda, we caught the Hashimoto’s early before it actually damaged her thyroid. We worked on lowering inflammation and calming her adrenal glands (the glands that deal with stress), which was one of her triggers. We did a genetic test for gluten, the D2 DQ8 which showed that she was positive for both the DQ8 and D2 (meaning her body was not genetically predisposed to process gluten). There is a big connection between gluten and Hashimoto’s due to molecular mimicry (where there are similar molecules at play so the body attacks all of them by mistake). We took gluten out of her diet and used PS 150 and liquid GABA to help lower her cortisol and support her adrenals and sleep. Stress can be both physical as well as emotional and so for Linda, we reduced the physical stress caused by her body trying to process gluten. She also added mindfulness exercises to further lower her cortisol. This  helped her calm down, relax and feel less anxious which, along with the GABA, improved her sleep.  The better she slept, the more her adrenals were able to heal. We retested her full thyroid panel of markers in 6 weeks and her TSH had returned to normal! We were both thrilled. Eliminating Health Mysteries Can you see how this could have become quite a health mystery had she not explored this further? I am so glad she did reach out for support, and hope you can keep her story in mind in case you ever get similar results. For Linda, we were able to find that missing piece of the health puzzle so she could regain her health. Could this be the missing clue for you or someone in your life?    Links: Suggested Products Liquid GABA PS 150 Related Podcast Episodes: EPISODE #028 Navigating the Thyroid Treatment Mystery with Inna Topiler EPISODE #027 Solving the Thyroid Mystery w/ Inna Topiler EPISODE #080 The Link Between Dry Eyes and Your Thyroid w/ Dr. Rani EPISODE #078 [Ask Inna] Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s Questions Answered 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. 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If you have high TSH levels, what should you do? Many functional providers mistakenly misdiagnose patients as hypothyroid unnecessarily. In today’s video, learn the truth about elevated TSH levels, and how to tell if you need thyroid medication or not. https://drruscio.com/high-tsh-levels-what-should-you-do My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources  

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!    Staci: Have you heard of the device Lumen? If so, what is your opinion on it? I am in good shape, eat well, do not need to lose weight but feel I’m not getting the most out of my food/exercise. I follow an intermittent fasting/carb cycling eating plan but thinking it might be too limiting for my workout schedule and 112, 5’6” build. I’m researching the Lumen device to see if this would help me better learn to intuitively eat by teaching me my Metabolic readings. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated. Ken: Dear Dr. Cabral, I'm a 79 year old man, still very active and feel quite healthy. I always had some distension after most meals, but for the last two years my abdomen feels consistently distended - I look like I'm 3 months pregnant! Is it safe for me to take probiotics to see if it helps? All the fad media keeps trying to sell probiotics as a magic pill for bloating. But I remember you said something like if you have gut issues, you wouldn't want to take probiotics until you fix those issues. Thank you for your help to clarify this. My wife and I love listening to your podcast! Molly: Dear Dr. Cabral, I completed the CBO protocol and finisher this March, and have been taking the foundational protocol supplements for almost one year now. My TSH for the last 25 years has been around 3.5, which I only learned through you that this is very high. For the last 6 months I've taken EN's thyroid support, but when I recently did EN's thyroid-adrenal test, my TSH is now higher at 4.3 (with all other hormones tested in this lab being normal, including cortisol). I'm really confused because I don't know what is causing my thyroid issue if I've tested everything (including iron and ferritin), and everything else is normal. I personally feel great and the only symptoms I have are scaling skin on my shins and mild hair loss. Is there anything I'm missing? I would rather get to the root cause instead of taking glandulars. Also, how long could someone like me be on the thyroid support capsules? How would I know it's working or not? Thank for any guidance you can share - I appreciate you so much! - Molly Greg: Hi! Thank you for EVERYTHING you do.I am looking to purchase a 15w max infrared sauna for my home. (To go in the "office" it is more important!) Please let me know which one you recomend as some are not "healthy" and I want to make sure I am doing more harm than good! Semi on a budget.Thank you!! Pam: Hello Dr. Cabral, I read that fenugreek oil is used in ayurveda along with a breast massage to help women with sagging or smaller breasts. Is this a safe oil for me to use in this way, considering I'm 49 and don't have estrogen dominance, since it has phytoestrogens? And would you consider consuming fenugreek seeds safe for the same issue? Thank you! You are my health guru and I value your opinion greatly! Michael: I am local to Boston. Do you do take in-house appointments? Tayla: Hello,I am currently looking to get my breast implants removed. I have done DCD and protocols etc and tests but still seem to not regain optimal health.I am in the process of consulting with surgeons and one has recommended fat transfer - they liposuction fat from different sites like thighs and “clean the fat” and then place it into your natural breast tissue..Does Dr Cabral have any opinions on this ?Some people have said they are fine (recovery is brutal) and others have said that they have lumpy breast tissue now which makes doing a breast check complicated.And I’m unsure as it has only been in Australia for about 12 years now but it was recommended as apparently I will have a concave chest wall until my ribs pop back out in maybe 6-12months.. and I won’t look “as deformed”I’m thinking it’s okay because it’s my own body fat ?But at the same time, toxins accumulate in your fat ..?But if it is washed would it be safe ?Thank you for all that you do :) Savanna: Dr Cabral- I found your work a year ago and my health has improved so much. Physically I am feeling so much better(My fibromyalgia, migraines , UTIs have almost completely gone away!!) thank you! However, mentally I still struggle(I have been battling OCD for over ten years). I have taken the organic acids, food sensitivity & heavy metals test and done the detox and those protocols. I notice my ocd gets worse around the week before I begin my menstrual cycle. My question is should I take the hormone lab or the neurotransmitter test?(if I can only do one). Second question is : my ocd and depression were quite terrible during my first pregnancy and I am hoping to get pregnant soon. Is there anything I can do while pregnant this time, to better manage my mental health by using supplements for my hormones if it is hormone related? Hope that makes sense-hoping to have a smoother pregnancy than last time. 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The THYROID episodeThyroid gland sits low in the neck. Secretes two forms of thyroid hormone - T3 and T4Symptoms: affects the heart rate, weight, hair, mood, reflexes, bowels, energyTSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is measured in the blood to monitor thyroid levels High TSH means low thyroid Low TSH means high thyroidGoiter is enlargement of thyroid tissue. Can be active and secrete thyroid hormone or inactive.Thyroid cancer: most common is papillary thyroid cancer - highly treatable. Medullary thyroid cancer is rare.Graves disease: autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism, goiters, and eye diseaseHyperthyroidism is TOO MUCH thyroid hormone. Treated with radioactive iodine ablation or thyroid resection. Often end up needing thyroid replacement.Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: most common cause of hypothyroidism or LOW thyroidLevothyroxine is used for thyroid replacement. Dose is weight-based and then monitored with TSH.Replacement levothyroxine must be taken first thing in the morning at least 30 minutes apart from other medications and foods to absorb.Health Pearl: Toenail fungus (thick, yellow nails) is a common problem. It can be treated with applying Vicks VapoRub to the nails at night.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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/ Understanding if you have a high TSH is SO important because it will help you understand how well your thyroid is functioning. TSH is produced by your pituitary gland in your brain and it tells your thyroid gland to produce more hormone. A high TSH is associated with LOW thyroid hormone (which can be confusing but it's because of feedback loops in the brain). The higher your TSH gets the more hypothyroid you will become and the more symptoms you will experience. There is a difference between a NORMAL TSH and an OPTIMAL TSH. Your doctor will try to say that a high TSH is defined as anything greater than 4.5 or 5.5. But the optimal TSH level is anything less than 2.0 to 2.5 (depending on which study you look at). My recommendation is to keep your TSH less than 2.0 because MOST people will experience side effects as their TSH rises above 2.0. The symptoms of a high TSH include: Weight gain Hair loss Infertility Fatigue Muscle pain/chronic pain Dry skin Decreased heart rate Decreased body temperature Depression Brain fog Menstrual problems Constipation The higher your TSH gets the MORE symptomatic you will become. So a mildly elevated TSH is only associated with mild weight gain/fatigue but as your TSH gets higher and higher you will continue to gain weight and feel poorly. 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. 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.

This is episode #11 in my thyroid video series and today is all about thyroid lab patterns! Lab patterns can give you important insight as to how your thyroid gland is functioning and they can be very confusing, especially for patients. In this video I go over 6 lab patterns which tend to be the most "confusing" because they may seem "normal" even though you may experience hypothyroid symptoms. 1. High TSH, normal T4, normal T3 = This is the pattern we've been discussing in this post and will usually present with hypothyroid symptoms. 2. High TSH, normal T4, low T3 = This pattern may be an indication that you are having issues with thyroid conversion and most often presents with hypothyroid symptoms. 3. Normal TSH, low T4, low T3 = This pattern is usually what is seen in those with chronic illness and in those who are taking multiple medications. If you have this pattern you will most likely be symptomatic. 4. Normal TSH, normal T4, low T3 = This pattern may be consistent with low T3 syndrome or euthyroid sick syndrome and may present with hypothyroid symptoms but not always. 5. Normal TSH, normal T4, normal T3, positive thyroid antibodies = This is a classic presentation for early Hashimoto's and most patients with this pattern will be symptomatic. If you are symptomatic this is a valid reason to consider a trial of thyroid medication even though your lab tests are "normal". 6. Normal TSH, normal T4, normal T3, high reverse T3 = This pattern is most often seen immediately after calorie restriction or after dieting and weight loss. This pattern usually indicates an adaptive response from your body and one that shows your metabolism will be slowing over the next few months (not ideal for weight loss). 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/goitrogens/ 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!

In today's podcast, Dr. Shook discusses sub-clinical hypothyroidism: High TSH and low free T4. You can get more information through these resources: Work with Dr. Shook via telemedicine: https://bit.ly/34sRh0G  Access the 9 Labs Required to Understand Your Thyroid Program: https://hashimotosdoctor.com/free-book-page Access our learning library on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drbradshook  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/drbradshook  Join our Facebook support group: Greater Hickory Thyroid Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/HickoryThyroid 

In this interview, the following topics are discussed: Better treatment options for thyroid disease Better testing for thyroid disease Mental challenges Juggling career and Hashimoto's The word insignificant The role of T3 and biological connections Diagnosed at twelve years old Disappearing eyebrows You can’t have thyroid disease because you’re not overweight Always cold Depression and anxiety Integrative medicine High TSH levels The myth of fork to mouth disease Armour Thyroid Cold intolerance Saliva testing and cortisol levels Lyme disease The problem of testing TSH levels only NOTES Thyroid Change Resources Website:  www.ThyroidChange.org Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ThyroidChange Twitter:   www.twitter.com/ThyroidChange  

Caroline Stahlschmidt is a Certified Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner (FNLP) and is a practicing functional nutritionist at the Functional Nutrition Alliance (FxNA) Clinic. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's but has learned to thrive with her autoimmunity through diet and lifestyle modifications. In this episode we talk about thyroid, nutrition and advanced issues about thyroid markers. Here's what you'll hear: Min 00:40 Results of our podcast survey Min 06:05 Introduction to Caroline Stahlschmidt & her Hashimoto's diagnosis Min 08:15 Factors that contributed to Caroline's Hashimoto's Min 10:00 Unhealthy guts & your poop Min 13:30 High TSH levels Min 19:00 The Epstein Barr virus Min 22:00 Caroline's evolution of symptoms Min 26:40 Getting enough sleep & rest Min 31:55 Nutrition & diet for good health Min 41:05 Yoga & Caroline's healing journey Min 47:05 Caroline's resources & work To learn more about Caroline Stahlschmidt and the Functional Nutrition Alliance (FxNA) Clinic, visit their website here and follow them on social media: Facebook  Pinterest  YouTube  Podcast Survey Our podcast survey prize winners are: Laura Erika Nicole Resources: Free ebook (Food/Mood/Poop)  Beautycounter - non-toxic line of beauty products Get 50% off our Hormone Summit, Menopause Summit, & Perfect Periods Program using the code rock2018 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