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Hey, you wonderful and amazing listeners to The Armor Men's Health Show!  Thanks for tuning in again and sharing this with your friends!  This round, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee spend time again with one of their favorite guests, Dr. Declan Fleming!  They all start off in segment one discussing how cancer diagnoses are changing and how doctors really do NOT want patients to become sicker and sicker which is contrary to some people's beliefs.  Between 1930 and 2006, the cancer rates increased annually but at around 2006, they started to flatten out.  Since then, most of the cancer rates have been going down except for five of them - thyroid cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, stomach cancer, liver cancer and skin cancer.  One of those is due to an unintended consequence from using over-the-counter medicines for GERD!  Be careful when taking these medications for more than six weeks:  Prilosec, Pepcid, Tagamet, Protonix, Nexium.  If you need these medications for more than several weeks, please see a physician because they can be dangerous which could lead to the esophageal issues and even cancer.  Dr. Mistry and Dr. Fleming also talk about fatty liver disease and the inherent dangers with the substances of the liver.  In a nutshell, fat causes inflammation which is the enemy to the body so let's get rid of it!  In the second segment, Dr. Mistry and Dr. Fleming discuss something new in medicine called a "liquid biopsy" which Dr. Fleming explains in great detail about finding cancer and how to treat it better and better with the newest technology.  Fascinating!  Dr. Mistry and Dr. Fleming also refer to possible medical "dumpster fires" (yes, that's a medical phrase) and how Dr. Fleming is the appropriate surgeon to fix a lot of them over other types of surgeons.  The doctors also talk about the different types of cancers and why more aggressive treatments are needed for some but not necessarily others.  Dr. Fleming is a faculty member at UT Dell Medical School and is an Associate Professor there as well.  Voted top Men's Health Podcast, Sex Therapy Podcast, and Prostate Cancer Podcast by FeedSpot.Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice, NAU Urology Specialists, in 2007.  Donna Lee has worked with Dr. Mistry since 2017 and is now NAU Urology Specialists' Director of Business Development.  She's also a professional standup comedian. We enjoy hearing from you! Visit www.armormenshealth.com to submit a question and we'll answer your questions anonymously in an upcoming episode! Phone: (512) 238-0762Website: www.armormenshealth.comEmail: armormenshealth@gmail.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester's Crossing Road Suite 101 Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South Congress Suite 1-103 Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow Drive Suite 2C Austin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 

Acid Reflux Medicine May Cause Osteoporosis Stomach acid–blocking proton pump inhibitor drugs—PPIs with brand names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, and AcipHex—appear to significantly increase the risk of bone fractures. Listen to today's episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #acidreflux #GERD #osteoporosis #ppi #protonpumpinhibitors #Prilosec #prevacid #Nexium #protonix #acipHex ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/acid-reflux-medicine-may-cause-osteoporosis/  Related Episodes: Acid Reflux 943: How to Prevent and Treat Heartburn Without Medication https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/943-how-to-prevent-and-treat-heartburn-without-medication-according-to-gastro-docs-by-dana-hudepohl-at-forksoverknivescom 174: [Part 1] Dining by Traffic Light: Green is for Go, Red is for Stop https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/174-part-1-dining-by-traffic-light-green-is-for-go-red-is-for-stop-by-dr-michael-greger-at-nutritionfactsorg 133: Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/133-treating-reflux-in-babies-with-diet-by-dr-michael-greger-at-nutritionfactsorg 90: 'Plant Based Diet Healed My Gut and Made Me a Better Doctor' and '5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home' https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/90-plant-based-diet-healed-my-gut-and-made-me-a-better-doctor-and-5-ways-to-reduce-food-waste-at-home   Osteoporosis 822: Calcium and Strong Bones https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/822-calcium-and-strong-bones-by-physicians-committee-for-responsible-medicine-at-pcrmorg  760: Fall Prevention Is the Most Important Thing for Preventing Osteoporosis Bone Fractures https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/760-fall-prevention-is-the-most-important-thing-for-preventing-osteoporosis-bone-fractures-by-dr-michael-greger-at-nutritionfactsorg  695: Is a Plant-Based Diet the Best for Senior Health? https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/695-is-a-plant-based-diet-the-best-for-senior-health-by-charlotte-pointing-at-vegnewscom 612: 5 Tips To Maintain Strong Bones And Prevent Osteoporosis https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/612-5-tips-to-maintain-strong-bones-and-prevent-osteoporosis-from-switch4goodorg  489: [Part 2] Calcium for Vegans https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/489-part-2-calcium-for-vegans-by-brigitte-gemme-at-veganfamilykitchencom 488: [Part 1] Calcium for Vegans https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/488-part-1-calcium-for-vegans-by-brigitte-gemme-at-veganfamilykitchencom 340: Milk and Osteoporosis: The Calcium Myth https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/340-milk-and-osteoporosis-the-calcium-myth-by-rick-scott-at-switch4goodorg   ============================ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. He founded NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is a non-profit, non-commercial, science-based public service provided by Dr. Michael Greger, providing free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos. There are more than a thousand videos on nearly every aspect of healthy eating, with new videos and articles uploaded every day.   His latest books —How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet — became instant New York Times Best Sellers. His two latest books, How to Survive a Pandemic and the How Not to Diet Cookbook were released in 2020.  100% of all proceeds he has ever received from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements have always and will always be donated to charity. ============================== FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/   

See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog I bet you have heard the idiom, “There is no free lunch”, or  “There is no medication without a side effect”, but did you know that medications that are prescribed by your doctor can have negative effects on your health that are never even discussed with you….so you should protect yourself by replacing the nutrients that your medications  remove from your body, and that must be replaced for you to be healthy. Statins -→ COQ 10 DEFICIENCY= fatigue and depression Beta Blockers -→ COQ-10 DEFICIENCY= fatigue and depression Oral contraceptives and oral estrogen/progestins-→ COQ-10 DEFICIENCY= fatigue and depression Antidepressants called SSRIs-→ COQ-10 DEFICIENCY= fatigue and depression Dosage: If you take any of these medications you need to take COQ10 200-400 mg/day every day! Thiazide Diuretics=HCTZ -→ Magnesium and Zinc Deficiency muscle spasms, prostate issues, constipation Take 50 mg of Zinc and 400-600 mg of Magnesium Glycinate a day to replace what is lost. NSAIDS (Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, Meloxicam, Naproxen, Indomethecin, Daypro, Mefenamic acid, Voltaren)-→ malabsorption, depression, anxiety, and the vitamin and mineral deficiencies listed: Folic Acid Deficiency- Take Methyl- Folate 500 mg Iron Deficiency—Take Iron Bisglycinate (Ferrabsorb) Vitamin C deficiency—Take Vitamin C 500-1000 mg/day Amino acid deficiency—take Arginine +/- Ornithine. OR change your medication to Celebrex 200-400 BID  PPIs=Proton Pump Inhibitors (Omeprazole, Prilosec, Pantoprazole, Lansoprazole, Protonix) are taken for stomach ulcers, H. Pylori infection and gastric reflux PPIs Increase Homocysteine which increases your risk of stroke, MI, and Pulmonary embolism.  PPIs decrease the absorption of many nutrients.  They actually cause malabsorption of essential nutrients.   Replace these nutrients with supplements, but much of what you take won't be absorbed unless you take daily Probiotics:  B12 – take methyl B12 1000 mcg/day Folate – take as methyl folate 5,000mcg/day Vitamin D – take 5,000 IU/day Note: PPIs can even cause the growth of dangerous gut bacteria causing chronic Hemophilus. If you have chronic vaginitis that smells fishy, it could be your PPIs! If you have this stop the PPI, take Pepcid instead (histamine receptor blocker) or nothing and take probiotics to repair the damage the PPIs have caused. These nutrients need to be replaced to keep you healthy, however it is better for most patients to only take PPIs for 2 weeks at a time or substitute a histamine receptor blocker like: Pepcid, Zofran. Surgery It is not just the medications doctors prescribe for their patients; sometimes surgical procedures can cause chronic diseases through preventing nutritional nutrients to enter your body.   Removal of the gall bladder must be done, yet patients are not told what they can do to be healthy after the surgery. The gall bladder provides enzymes that help you breakdown foods, primarily fats and absorb fatty vitamins from your food and supplements.  If you have had your gallbladder removed you can become nutritionally deficient in A, D, E fat soluble vitamins, and you will promote the growth of abnormal gut bacteria and are at risk for leaky gut, Celiac disease, autoimmune diseases and malnutrition. Everyone who has their gallbladder removed should take digestive enzymes with every meal and take Probiotics daily. Bariatric Surgery for Obesity The last iatrogenic nutritional deficiency that I will discuss is Bariatric surgeries, all kinds that remove part of the stomach, or band the stomach or in any way physically makes the stomach smaller is related to nutritional deficiencies caused by malabsorption of vitamins and minerals.  The way to combat these deficiencies include taking: a probiotic daily digestive enzymes with every meal and all vitamins should be chewable or sublingual to be absorbed from the mucosa of the mouth  In Conclusion: Remember I am a physician, and my job is to promote wellness in my patients.  It is sometimes more important and lifesaving to take the above medications or have these surgeries, than to prevent a nutritional deficiency in the future.  We must follow those medical decisions with trouble shooting addition of nutritional supplementation to replace what these necessary medications and surgeries remove.  That is preventive medicine and why supplementation is often needed for our health.  

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Stomach acid–blocking proton pump inhibitor drugs—PPIs with brand names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, and AcipHex—appear to significantly increase the risk of bone fractures.

Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis discusses Healing Reflux with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]    Podcast Highlights 2:50  Heartburn.  Heartburn is a subjective sensation of burning, usually over the sternum, and it can be intense and sharp. People can even feel like they are having a heart attack.  Not all patients who have heartburn have reflux, though the majority do have reflux.  Regurgitation is when fluid or food comes up into the throat or mouth and this can be related to reflux. 4:57  Reflux.  Reflux can have to do with any fluid going through a tube in the wrong direction.  When the contents of the large intestine move from the large intestine to the small intestine instead from the small intestine down to the large intestine, this is called cecoileal reflux or ileocecal reflux.  If things move from the small intestine up into the stomach, that's called bile reflux. If things move from the stomach into the esophagus, that's called gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD.  There is also GER, which is a normal reflux that occurs say three times after every average meal when some food or fluid from the stomach will move up into the lower esophagus and it doesn't cause symptoms.  This is not a disease and considered normal.  Reflux doesn't have to cause reflux disease, but it can if it's prolonged or if the esophagus is not able to protect itself with various protective factors. Normally our saliva, which is slightly alkaline and which is being swallowed every minute and helps to neutralize any acid that comes up. There are secondary contractions that contract the lower esophagus to move things down. There's also mucus production that coats the mucosal membrane of the esophagus.  If these mechanisms fail, then you can get Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.  Therefore it is important to naturally bolster the protective factors in the esophagus. 7:32  What causes reflux?  For one thing, while it is often called acid reflux most patients do not start out having too much acid production.  In fact, many of them have too little stomach acid production. But after being on proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec, AcipHex, Prevacid, Protonix, and Nexium for a while, if they stop them even for short period of time to get the Heidelberg test that Dr. SS-L often performs, they will often get a rebound hypersecretion of acid, which makes it difficult to accurately test their acid levels in their stomach.  While the proton pump inhibitor is preventing the parietal cells in the stomach from making acid, the body keeps secreting more and more gastrin to stimulate those parietal cells to make acid. 10:25  The major causes of GERD include a sliding hiatal hernia.  This is when the upper 2-3 cm of the stomach slides up through the diaphragm that engages the lower esophageal sphincter that normally protects from reflux.  When the stomach moves up, you lose a lot of that anti-reflux muscle function.  Another reason is people who overeat or who eat rapidly will more likely have reflux.  When you eat too quickly, you don't get the signal to your brain that you're full.  Overeating or anything that causes distension of the stomach, such as gas, will lead the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and stay open for up to 20 seconds.  This is why SIBO can be a trigger for reflux.  Food sensitivities can also lead to reflux. Atrophic gastritis, those who don't make enough stomach acid, can lead to heartburn symptoms.  18:25  H. Pylori is generally protective against reflux.  H. pylori is a bacteria in the stomach that is a major cause of ulcers and many feel that it is a cause of reflux. While H. pylori can cause a type of lymphoma in the stomach called MALToma and it can cause gastritis and it can increase the risk of stomach cancer. H.

Is acid reflux happening because of high stomach acid or low stomach acid?  Have you experienced any of these symptoms: heartburn indigestion bloating constipationbad mouth smell burping trouble swallowing frequent hiccups excessive saliva production in the chest clearing throat sinus infections nasal drip allergies hiatal hernia berets esophagus h.pylori candida/ yeast overgrowth .Have you been taking any antiacids/PPIs like Zonex, Prilosec, Privosed, Nexium, Tagament, Protonix, Acifax, Melax Omeprazole, lansoprazole, and Thums? ❷ What are the 2 types of Anti acids, and which one is better? What kind of side effects can you expect? Learn what food is best to avoid and what is good to add to your diet?

Episode 23:12 Why You Should Stop Taking Drugs For Reflux And Heartburn… And What To Do Instead Every day millions of Americans take a PPI drug - such as Prilosec, Prevacid, Protonix, Nexium - to help them deal with acid reflux (GERD), heartburn, chest pain and/or difficulty swallowing. Unfortunately many of these individuals ignore the warnings associated with these drugs... the warning informing them that they are not intended to be taken for more than two weeks at a time. As a result, they are putting themselves at risk for some serious side-effects such as kidney disease, broken bones and dementia. This has to stop… but how? That is, what can a person do to avoid taking these drugs? More importantly, what can a person do NATURALLY to help their digestive system improve to the point that they don't need a PPI drug? On this episode we lay out an exact plan. Specifically, we share four tactics anyone can employ to improve their digestion. In addition, we do something very few doctors will do: We discuss HOW a person develops acid reflux (GERD) and heartburn so they can better understand how to correct it. We also provide three very important questions a person should ask their doctor BEFORE ever taking a PPI drug. Please give this episode a good listen as you won't hear this information anywhere else. Then share this episode with a friend. Thanks! ———————- Want to learn more? Continue the conversation regarding this episode, and all future episodes, by signing up for our daily emails. Simply visit: GetHealthyAlabama.com  Once there, download the “Symptom Survey” and you will automatically added to our email list. ———————- Also, if you haven't already, we'd appreciate it if you'd subscribe to the podcast, leave a comment and give us a rating. (Thanks!!!) 

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Do you have acid reflux, or the more severe form known as gastroesophagealreflux disease? (GERD) This is one of the most common digestive conditionstreated by gastroenterologists and primary care doctors.The most commonly prescribed drugs for GERD are proton pump inhibitors(PPIs).  PPIs currently available on prescription in the USA are: dexlansoprazole(Dexilant), esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole(Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), and rabeprazole (Aciphex).These drugs suppress stomach acid secretion. They can be effective inreducing GERD but they are not recommended for long term use. The most common side effects are headache, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name pantoprazole Trade Name Protonix Indication GERD, heartburn, reduce the risk of GI bleed in critically ill patients Action prevents the transport of H ions into the gastric lumen by binding to gastric parietal cells, ↓ gastric acid production Therapeutic Class antiulcer agents Pharmacologic Class proton-pump inhibitors Nursing Considerations • can cause hyperglycemia, abdominal pain • decreases absorption of certain drugs • may increase bleeding with warfarin • assess for occult blood • assess liver enzymes • assess symptoms of heart burn • administer slowly via IV push

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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.

If you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux you have probably been told by your doctor that you have GERD. You likely also received a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as Nexium, Prilosec (omeprazole), or Protonix. How long have you been taking it? Did you know you are not supposed to take it for longer than 2 weeks at a time? Did you know that the list of potential serious side effects is quite long? It even includes increased risk of a positive COVID-19 test.

Today on the Armor Men's Health Hour Podcast Donna and Dr. Mistry are joined by a very special guest, Dr. Tripp Buckley. Dr. Buckley is the Medical Director and primary surgeon at The Center for Heartburn & Esophageal Disorders at UT Health Austin. Listen in as Dr. Mistry and Dr.  Buckley discuss their nearly 20-years of knowing each other, shared training experiences, and what drew Dr. Buckley to his area of expertise. Many of us have experienced heartburn or reflux (the movement of contents from the stomach to the esophagus) at some point in our lives- it is practically a household term these days. But did you know that, if left untreated, the consequences can really take a toll on our health? Dr. Buckley shares some of the symptoms of these conditions with us today, which range in severity from regurgitation or choking, to changes in voice and even affecting our lung function.Treatment options for heartburn usually begin with dietary changes and acid-reducing medications (e.g. Zantac, Protonix); however, this will only provide relief for 60-70% of people. For those who do not experience relief from traditional treatments, all hope is not lost! You will not want to miss today's episode as Dr.  Buckley discusses some of the surgical treatment options available for GERDs, as well as advice on finding a surgeon that is right for you! 

I have heard from far too many patients that their medical doctors have put them on some medication or another with the claim that they’re making too much stomach acid. Let me tell you right now: it is absolutely, physiologically impossible to produce too much stomach acid. In fact, many of the symptoms doctors try to treat with these acid-reducing medications are actually caused by low stomach acid. This typical practice of prescribing proton-pump inhibitors has got to stop, so today we’re going to go deep into stomach acid deficiency and all the problems associated with it. Listen in to learn the true cause of heartburn and similar issues, why it's absolutely critical for your body to produce stomach acid, and how medications aimed at reducing stomach acid are actually incredibly harmful to your overall health. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/34

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In this episode I discuss the rampant, undiagnosed, malnutrition that permeates our society and some of the common ailments that people perceive as “normal” but that are actually red flags for poor digestion, poor diet, and malnutrition. These symptoms are usually the result of years, decades even, of malnutrition- the body’s stores of certain nutrients exhausted, it can no longer function optimally and begins to fail. Some of the red flags: •    Adrenal exhaustion and insufficiency •    Adult acne •    Allergies to foods •    Anemia, pernicious •    Appetite, excessive •    Asthma •    Atherosclerosis •    Autoimmune diseases •    B12 Deficiency •    B6 Deficiency •    Bacterial Dysbiosis •    Broken capillaries •    Calcium deficiency leading to insomnia, cramps, nervousness •    Chronic infections •    Chronic weakness •    Conjunctivitis •    Constipation (with liver/gallbladder involvement) •    Delayed gastric emptying (food feels like it’s just sitting there in your stomach for hours) •    Diabetes •    Diarrhea (with inflammatory bowel disease) or chronic diarrhea •    Dizziness •    Drowsiness after meals •    Dysbiosis (bowel flora is out of balance) •    Eczema, psoriasis or the history of eczema •    Emaciation (a protein deficiency) •    Environmental Chemical Sensitivities •    Feeling too full •    Flatulence in general •    Food cravings for sour foods •    Hair dry and brittle (nails too) •    Hair falling out •    Halitosis •    Heartburn/GERD/Acid reflux •    Immunity decreased •    Intestinal damage •    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) •    Leaky gut •    Loss of taste for meats •    Malabsorption/maldigestion •    Meal related bloating or burping •    Mucoid Colitis •    Nails, thin/weak or dry and brittle •    Obesity •    Offensive smelling stool •    Pallor •    Pimples turning into boils (can also indicate low exocrine pancreas function) •    Poor memory •    Poor muscle tone •    Rheumatoid Arthritis •    Swollen tongue •    Thyroid problems •    Ulcer like pains •    Vision disturbances •    Vitamins B3 (Niacin) deficiency—also called Pellagra •    White spots on nails •    Yeast/Candida   Digestion (food selection and diet is a whole different but related topic that we aren’t covering in this episode) starts in the mouth. In the mouth: ·         Chewing the food to liquification allows the sensors in your mouth to send signals to the brain telling it what types of nutrients you have consumed and how much. The brain uses this information to tell your stomach and intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, and so on, what enzymes to secrete and how much to secrete to prepare the food for absorption. ·         Insufficient chewing short circuits this brain pathway- leading to insufficient secretions of stomach acid and enzymes. ·         Insufficient chewing also leads us to drink liquids (particularly cold liquids) with the meal thereby diluting the action of acid and enzymes on food. ·         Cold foods and liquids must be warmed by the body (stomach) before they can pass to the intestine- this leads to fermentation of the foods creating organic gasses that burn the valve at the top of the stomach and if it happens often enough, weakens the valve and burns the esophageal lining (GERD). ·         Minerals need a very low pH (strong acidic environment) to properly break down so that they can be absorbed and used by the body. Insufficient levels of stomach acid can lead to minerals being absorbed into the blood stream but not being sufficiently activated, they remain in the bloodstream and are eventually excreted rather than being incorporated into the bones, teeth, and tissues. ·         Sufficient stomach acid kills bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds, candida, and parasites before they get far. Insufficient stomach acid allows them to live and gives them access to the lower gut and body interior. Many autoimmune issues result from a cascade of issues following chronic insufficient stomach acid. ·         Tums, Rolaids, and proton pump inhibitors like Protonix, and other PPIs actually suppress or absorb the stomach acid- severely impacting digestion negatively and perpetuating an already pressing problem. ·         To test whether or not you are sensitive to HCl (and for the presence of ulcers) take the HCl Sensitivity Test HERE. ·         For those who FAIL the HCl Sensitivity test, shoot me an email (manny@therolfworkshop.com) and I will make recommendations to resolve the issue. ·         For those who PASS the HCl Sensitivity test, shoot me an email and I will send you the follow up test: The Zypan Test for optimal digestion. ·         To order Zypan (free shipping from me) in either 90Tablet or 330Tablet size- call my concierge at (949) 954-6225.   ·         All other questions- email me directly at manny@therolfworkshop.comdi

A quick review about Protonix

Today I’m tackling your questions! I love hearing from you all, and I’m so excited to jump right in to address your health concerns and give you wellness-minded solutions. Which foods are great for boosting immunity? Are there natural remedies for hot flashes? What are probiotics? You’ll get those answers and more in today’s Q & A session! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/19

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