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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Antonio Bianco is a world-renowned physician-scientist and expert in thyroid physiology and metabolism. In this episode, Antonio explores the complex biology of thyroid hormone production, conversion, and regulation—highlighting how deiodinase enzymes modulate hormone activity at the tissue level and why that matters for interpreting lab results. He discusses the shortcomings of relying solely on TSH as a marker of thyroid function, the ongoing debate around combination therapy with T3 and T4 versus standard T4 treatment, and how genetics, tissue sensitivity, and individual variability influence thyroid hormone metabolism. The conversation also examines how hypothyroidism affects energy, mood, cognition, and longevity; why some patients remain symptomatic despite "normal" labs; and how future research could reshape treatment paradigms. We discuss: How the thyroid produces, stores, and activates hormones like T4 and T3 to finely regulate thyroid activity [2:45]; How fasting alters thyroid hormones to conserve energy [12:45]; Action of the deiodinases: how D1, D2, and D3 enzymes control the activation and inactivation of thyroid hormones [19:15]; The normal function of thyroid hormone and the roles of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and deiodinases in maintaining hormonal balance [23:30]; Why understanding thyroid physiology is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism [33:45]; Testing for thyroid hormones: understanding free vs. total levels, the limitations of current T3 assays, best practices, and more [36:00]; Genetic and sex-based variability in thyroid hormone regulation and their limited clinical significance [43:45]; Hyperthyroidism: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options [46:00]; Hypothyroidism: diagnosis and autoimmune causes of hypothyroidism [56:30]; More on hypothyroidism: diagnostic biomarkers, antibody patterns, and non-autoimmune presentations [1:05:00]; Thyroid hormone replacement therapy [1:15:15]; More on thyroid replacement strategies: exploring the evidence gaps, mortality signals, effects on lipids, and more [1:28:00]; Hypothyroidism basics: causes, antibody implications (including pregnancy), and how to make the diagnosis before choosing therapy [1:35:15]; Thyroid medication: compounded controlled-release T3, brand name versus generic, and what Antonio prescribes to newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients [1:42:45]; Redefining treatment success: why normalizing TSH isn't always enough for patients with hypothyroidism [1:54:45]; Case studies: analysis of two unusual cases of thyroid disease [1:57:00]; Dangers of supplementing with high levels of iodine, and female-specific risk of thyroid disease [2:05:45]; Case study of a patient who presents with elevated TSH but no symptoms [2:09:30]; How future research could reshape treatment, and Antonio's new book called "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" [2:13:15]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
In this episode, Dr. Andrea Rosen, a first-year endocrinology fellow at UVMMC, opens with a rapid-fire endocrine round, from her favorite organ and go-to hormone excuse to T3 vs. T4, metformin's true identity, and endocrinology in five words. She then shares what inspired her to pursue medicine, the biggest learning curves of her first fellowship year, and the moments that reaffirmed her choice of endocrinology. Dr. Rosen also offers advice for trainees considering the field and reflects on where she hopes to take her career next. Co-Hosts: Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu
The Ochelli Effect 11-13-2025 SNAFU NEWSUnplug and Play?Another attempt to reveal truth to people that really do not want itBefore presenting things on here I go beyond headlines and spin. What is that you might ask? Well, I examine and research incidents and events as told by a diverse group of sites online mostly, and after gathering what I think may be the alleged facts portrayed by Left, Right, and some niche variations on the event or incident I seek independent verification and corroboration about the representations, allegations and reporting that is often condensed and bias to such a degree that the obvious agenda to insight reactions from targeted potential audiences and create misleading narratives or distortion of reality and fabrication of narratives is the only obvious business model that I find most often undeniable. The above mentioned process along with and frankly generated by , making phone calls to involved agencies, reading legislation or other documents often given citations in the due course of reporting by others, and fact checking with neutral parties and reliable reference resources along with a handful of trade secrets is the minimum of what I do when analyzing and reporting on The Ochelli Effect. A wide range of results are gathered over anywhere from 8 to 12 hours of work investigating the claims and varsity of multiple narratives that often boil down to 3 to 6 sections on a one hour long podcast that I present with 10% of the resource links offered in show notes that were actually utilized to simply give you the listener step 1 of maybe 20 steps taken in a personal investigation uniquely cultivated by the host speaker that actually cares about representing something meaningful to you in your search for real information and Truth with some mockery of issues that seem worthy of it and a joke or two as that has been requested by listeners recently. Am I biased? Yes. My bias is based on the desire to eliminate the pre-packaged talking points of those who only seek to influence your outrage and fear for profit from your information and news feeds as best I am able to. This is not a popular thing to do and if you are a listener to the Ochelli Effect for any length of time the only thing you are actually guaranteed is discomfort. Because we are all subject to the programing attempts to manipulate our reactions and full spectrum views of the world around us through carefully engineered means on a constant timeline. Though I am subject to the same algorithm driven targeted attempts to twist my reality I constantly rive to do the one thing it seems hardly any other independent media creator has any interest in doing. That one thing is to think for myself and examine the truest real events and newsworthy incidents honestly and clearly. This is what my wish is for any listener I have, regarding history, current events, and the illusions presented by millions of other podcasts and content creators should be heard and viewed by TOE listeners with a clarity not found elsewhere that is REAL. Think for yourselves , TRULY. See facts and reality, NOT SPIN. All the above is lightly sprinkled with some opinions but not driven by them.If I have time I might release a partial replay of the 11-7-25 call-in show where a time-wasting energy sucking argument between myself and 1 caller started as a friendly chat and devolved into unlistenable noise that illustrates perfectly that I am offering a product that may simply no longer have a place. As the Friday Night Show continues to destroy my efforts, It makes me believe that I may not have the time to wait out the current political and social trends that require siding with pre-approved propaganda without fail or suffer the consequences.I haven't Changed much, but I have learned many things so my base of knowledge has evolved.If you don't want that, Sorry, I don't know how to be any other way.Chuck---POINTS OF INTEREST : CAUSE AND EFFECT : IF YOU MISSED ITJFK's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, announces 2026 run for Nadler's seat in Congresshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/jfks-grandson-jack-schlossberg-announces-2026-run-nadlers/story?id=127440606Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers sayhttps://apnews.com/article/shouting-scares-seagulls-eating-food-study-3893363e30db5f99462526a168fe0555?Israel's longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers, with suicides also on the risehttps://apnews.com/article/israel-soldiers-mental-health-suicide-gaza-war-d4f3b7a26c9ce0bce861c090afb101ea?Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here's What Never Arrived.https://projects.propublica.org/trump-food-cuts/US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 yearshttps://apnews.com/article/us-mint-treasury-department-penny-end-production-86139df5644ef0885a9baf98e9677380?Kryptos' final code remains unsolved. The CIA sculpture's creator is auctioning the solutionhttps://apnews.com/article/kryptos-jim-sanborn-auction-cia-650c1253d6a96591f29b88a20299c430?Most Women Are On Crazy Pills, And It's Bad For Everyonehttps://thefederalist.com/2025/11/13/most-women-are-on-crazy-pills-and-its-bad-for-everyone/T3 things slipped into the funding bill to end the federal government shutdownFetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania homehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/fetterman-hospitalized-over-fall-near-his-pennsylvania-home/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us3 things slipped into the funding bill to end the federal government shutdownhttps://youtu.be/E6KXnCssXhY?si=YIv9LODn8K9QvKgqOchelli Says: Are all your annoying ads for AI products? Mine are.---MANY WAYS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE BRANDAre You Gaslighting Yourself? Here's How to Tellhttps://time.com/7331769/gaslighting-myself-mental-health/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-usDrug Dealer Granted Clemency by Trump Sent Back to Prison After Accusations of Molesting His Kids' Nanny, Assaulting Toddlerhttps://people.com/drug-dealer-trump-clemency-back-to-prison-violating-supervised-release-jonathan-braun-11847500 With a Trump pardon in hand, Stewart Rhodes says he's ‘rebuilding' the Oath Keepershttps://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-pardon-hand-stewart-rhodes-says-s-rebuilding-oath-keepers-rcna243280Melania Trump's Mysterious Amazon Documentary: What We Knowhttps://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/melania-trump-documentary-amazon.html Trump asks Israeli president to 'fully pardon' Netanyahu in corruption trialhttps://news.sky.com/story/trump-asks-israeli-president-to-fully-pardon-netanyahu-in-corruption-trial-13469073Ochelli Says: Guess what, the SNAP Benefits and stalling food for Americans is really about changes in the rules.That in mind, will any of you notice that this was northing more than reorganization and prep for the next phase of the one party plan?Will you remember this for the well timed 2026 shutdown?Is this thing on???---EPSTEIN EPSTEIN IS ANYBODY TALKING ABOUT THIS GUY ANYMORE?Speaker Johnson: "We believe the long national nightmare will be over tonight.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKRVlPZvzVcTrump ‘spent hours' with victim at Epstein's house, email allegeshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/12/trump-spent-hours-with-victim-at-epsteins-house-email-alleges Jeffrey Epstein, in newly released email, says Trump ‘knew about the girls'https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/12/jeffrey-epstein-donald-trump-emails-00647447 Read Jeffrey Epstein's newly released emails about Trumphttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/read-jeffrey-epsteins-newly-released-emails-about-trump https://didtrumpgolftoday.com/Bipartisan duo expects to secure signatures Wednesday to force a vote to release Epstein fileshttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/bipartisan-duo-expects-signatures-wednesday-force-vote-release-epstein-rcna231405What The Latest Epstein Files Say About Bill Clintonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JkHwkF1W5AOchelli Says: This is the distraction. The Shutdown had nothing to do with this at all. It merely kept you from questioning the Smash and Grab from the Unified one party skimmers. Trump BRANDED.If Jeffrey Epstein were still alive, Trump would have already PARDONED him!---Help for Ochelli and The NetworkMrs.OLUNA ROSA CANDLEShttp://www.paypal.me/Kimberlysonn1Ochelli Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/chuckochelli---NOVEMBER IN DALLAS LANCER CONFERENCENovember 21-23 225The Fairmont Dallas hotel 1717 N Akard Street, Dallas, Texas 75201Tickets @ https://assassinationconference.com/10 % OFF code = Ochelli10@ CheckoutBE THE EFFECTListen/Chat on the Sitehttps://ochelli.com/listen-live/TuneInhttp://tun.in/sfxkxAPPLEhttps://music.apple.com/us/station/ochelli-com/ra.1461174708Ochelli Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/chuckochelliAnything is a blessing if you have the meansWithout YOUR support we go silent.---NOVEMBER IN DALLAS LANCER CONFERENCEDISCOUNT FOR YOU10 % OFF code = Ochelli10https://assassinationconference.com/Coming SOON Room Discount Details The Fairmont Dallas hotel 1717 N Akard Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. easy access to Dealey Plaza
¡ Esta temporada pudo ser un email Crazy Lovers! . En este episodio, Majo analiza por qué la esperadísima reunión de Noah y Joanne en la temporada 2 de Nobody Wants This terminó siendo… una decepción mayúscula. ¿Qué falló? ¿Qué podría rescatarse para la T3? y la hipótesis que atraviesa todo este capítulo: esta historia pudo ser una gran película, pero como serie se irá a pique.
We're back! Christie and Jeffrey sit down with Managing Director Merri Brewer! This is Merri's grand return to T3 and we couldn't be happier to have her back!For upcoming shows and ticket information check out our website at theatre3dallas.comYou can also follow us on our social media!Facebook: facebook.com/theatre3dallas/Instagram: @theatrethreeTwitter: @theatrethreeTikTok: @theatrethree_dallasYoutube: Theatre Three TX
PRESENTACIÓN LIBROS 00:02:15 El poder de la verdad (Nevenka Fernández) 00:04:50 Mar en calma (Mar Flores) 00:07:10 El jardín de los dioses. Trilogía de Corfú #3 (Gerald Durrell) 00:09:05 Orfidal y caballero (Ángeles Caballero) 00:10:20 La princesa y el sándwich de queso (Deya Muniz) 00:11:50 Marido y mujer (Wilkie Collins) 00:14:00 Aliada del villano (Hannah Nicole Maehrer) 00:16:00 Mi verdadera historia (Isabel Preysler) 00:18:55 Ana Karénina (Lev. Tolstói) 00:20:50 Sushi para principiantes (Marian Keyes) 00:22:45 Física para gatos (Tom Gauld) PELÍCULAS 00:25:20 Las chicas de Manson 00:27:05 Las mujeres de Manson 00:31:35 Downton Abbey: el gran final 00:35:40 La mujer del camarote 10 00:38:00 Frankenstein 00:41:00 Taylor Swift: The life of a showgirl Release Party 00:42:25 Taylor Swift: la estrella que hace temblar a Donald Trump 00:43:05 Infiesto 00:44:05 G20 00:45:50 La vida de Chuck 00:48:05 La mesita del comedor 00:50:00 La vida según Philomena Cunk 00:51:05 Se requiere mantenimiento 00:51:50 La maldición del Queen Mary 00:53:30 Springsteen: deliver me from nowhere 00:55:10 Los aitas 00:56:40 La vecina perfecta* 00:57:30 Expediente Bryson. Conjuring the cult 00:59:10 Una casa llena de dinamita 01:00:25 La cena 01:01:20 Deberes: Heretic / Las guerreras K-pop SERIES 01:04:40 Las abogadas 01:06:10 Task 01:08:20 House of Guinnes (T1) 01:09:25 Dexter: resurrección (T1) 01:10:45 Monstruo: la historia de Ed Gein 01:13:45 Tierra de mafiosos (T1) 01:15:05 Entrepeneurs (T1) 01:17:15 Animal (T1) 01:18:15 El centro (T1) 01:19:00 Wolf Hall: el trueno en el reino (T2) 01:20:40 Peacemaker (T2) 01:22:50 Nadie quiere esto (T2) 01:24:30 Respira (T2) 01:25:50 Gen V (T2) 01:27:25 The newsreader (T1-T3) 01:29:10 The walking dead: Daryl Dixon (T3) 01:31:30 La diplomática (T3) 01:33:05 Only murders in the builiding (T5) 01:35:25 Love is blind USA (T9) 01:38:00 DESPEDIDA En este programa suenan: Radical Opinion (Archers) / Siesta (Jahzzar) / Place on Fire (Creo) / I saw you on TV (Jahzzar) / Bicycle Waltz (Goobye Kumiko)
Alle Informationen zur Carnivoren Ernährung unter www.carnitarier.de. ______________________________________________ Herzlichen Dank an unsere WERBEPARTNER: www.carnivoro.eu: Supplemente rund um die Carnivore Ernährung Mit dem Gutscheincode CARNITARIER erhältst du 10 % Rabatt auf deinen ersten Einkauf! Affiliate Link: www.carnivoro.eu/carnitarierinwww.kaufnekuh.de: Fleisch aus artgerechter Haltung mit fairen Preisen für Landwirte Mit dem Gutscheincode CARNITARIER erhältst du 10 € Ermäßigung auf deinen Einkauf ab 50 €. www.mindful-meat.com: Hochwertiges Hirschfleisch aus den Wäldern Deutschlands. Mit dem Gutscheincode CARNITARIER erhältst du 10 € Ermäßigung auf deinen Einkauf. www.pemmican-shop.de: Europas einzige originale Survival Beef Bar – Made in Germany. Mit dem Gutscheincode CARNITARIER erhältst du 10 % Ermäßigung auf deinen ersten Einkauf.www.theminerals.de: Beste Elektrolyte für die Umstellung auf Keto und für Carnivoren, die viel Sport treiben. Mit dem Gutscheincode CARNITARIER erhältst du 10 % Ermäßigung auf deinen Einkauf. _________________________________________________________________________Folge 207: Epidemie der Schilddrüsenunterfunktion vom Typ 2 – Dr. Dirk LemkeAuf dem Symposium der EMG (Gesellschaft für evolutionäre Medizin und Gesundheit) in Baden-Baden hielt Dr. Dirk Lemke, funktioneller Mediziner, einen Vortrag über die Epidemie der Schilddrüsenunterfunktion vom Typ 2. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Schilddrüsenhormonansprechstörung, die nicht durch ein einfaches Blutbild diagnostiziert werden kann. Auch wenn die Schilddrüsenwerte bei vielen Menschen normal sind, leiden sie unter vielen Symptomen einer Schilddrüsenunterfunktion. Dr. Lemke erklärt, dass ähnlich zu einer Insulinresistenz das Problem auf Zellebene besteht, da die Zellen nicht mehr auf die Schilddrüsenhormone ansprechen. Neben vielen Symptomen gibt eine Temperaturmessung häufig Klarheit über diese Stoffwechselstörung. Er empfiehlt zur Behandlung unter anderem die Einnahme von natürlichen Schilddrüsenextrakten, da diese nicht nur die beiden bekanntesten Schilddrüsenhormone T3 und T4 enthalten, sondern das gesamte Spektrum von bis zu 27 Schilddrüsenhormonen.Ihr könnt Dr. Dirk Lemke erreichen über seine Homepage www.doclemke.de.________________________________________________________________________________Fleischzeit ist der erste deutschsprachige Podcast rund um die carnivore Ernährung. Hier erfahrt ihr Tipps zur Umsetzung des carnivoren Lifestyles, wissenschaftliche Hintergründe zur Heilsamkeit sowie ökologische und ethische Informationen zum Fleischkonsum. Eine Übersicht über alle Folgen findet ihr hier: www.carnitarier.de/fleischzeitpodcastAndrea Siemoneit berichtet nach über sechs Jahren carnivorer Ernährung über ihre Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse. Außerdem interviewt sie andere Carnivoren und Wissenschaftler.Ihr findet sie auf Instagram unter @carnitarier.deHandbuch der Carnivoren Ernährung: www.carnitarier.eu Haftungsausschluss:Alle Inhalte im Podcast werden von uns mit größter Sorgfalt recherchiert und publiziert. Dennoch übernehmen wir keine Haftung für die Richtigkeit, Vollständigkeit oder Aktualität der Informationen. Sie stellen unsere persönliche subjektive Meinung dar und ersetzen auch keine medizinische Diagnose oder ärztliche Beratung. Dasselbe gilt für unsere Gäste. Konsultieren Sie bei Fragen oder Beschwerden immer Ihren behandelnden Arzt.
La glándula tiroides es mucho más que una “mariposa en el cuello”: es el tirador metabólico que regula cuánta energía produce tu cuerpo, cómo usas el oxígeno, y hasta tu estado de ánimo o tu rendimiento deportivo. En este episodio te explico cómo la T4 se convierte en T3 (la forma activa), qué papel juegan las desyodasas, y por qué el cuerpo a veces fabrica T3 reversa (rT3) para frenar el metabolismo en momentos de estrés o déficit energético. También descubrirás los nutrientes esenciales que necesita tu tiroides (yodo, selenio, zinc, hierro, tirosina y vitamina D) y los errores más comunes que sabotean su función: dietas muy bajas en calorías o carbohidratos, déficit de micronutrientes o exceso de crucíferas crudas. Si entrenas, haces dieta o simplemente te notas sin energía, frío o con dificultad para perder grasa, este episodio puede ayudarte a entender qué está pasando en tu eje tiroideo.
In this episode of Thyroid Answers, Dr. Eric Balcavage sits down with pharmacist and bestselling author Dr. Izabella Wentz to revisit one of the most misunderstood conditions in modern medicine — Hashimoto's thyroiditis. They explore how new research and clinical experience are reshaping what we know about autoimmune thyroid disease, why so many women still struggle with fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog despite "normal" thyroid labs, and what it really takes to recover thyroid function from the inside out. Dr. Wentz and Dr. Balcavage break down the differences between managing Hashimoto's with medication and restoring thyroid health through the Adaptive Thyroid Model™, focusing on root causes suc as gut health, inflammation, hormone balance, and stress physiology. Key Topics: What most doctors miss about Hashimoto's and autoimmune thyroiditis The connection between stress, sleep, gut health, and thyroid autoimmunity Why "normal labs" can hide ongoing thyroid dysfunction How estrogen, cortisol, and inflammation alter thyroid hormone conversion The role of diet, supplements, and lifestyle in reversing Hashimoto's patterns How to know if your low T3 is adaptive — not failure And more ... Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms. As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, and the Wall Street Journal best seller Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health. Her latest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol, was released on April 18th, 2023. The book focuses on resetting the body's stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido. http://thyroidpharmacist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd/ https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidLifestyle/
Dự án Southwest Metro - tuyến metro thay thế cho đoạn đường sắt T3 cũ giữa Sydenham và Bankstown - đã chính thức bước vào giai đoạn chạy thử tốc độ cao trong tuần này. Đây được xem là bước tiến lớn hướng tới mục tiêu đưa vào vận hành dịch vụ metro với tần suất 4 phút/chuyến trong giờ cao điểm.
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Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Is innovation truly at the center of your agency operations? Not just what you offer clients, but in how you operate? With AI raising expectations faster than most agencies can adapt, investing in innovation isn't optional anymore. It's how you build client trust, stay ahead of disruption, and keep your edge. Today's featured guest unpacks his journey from leading the award-winning agency T3 to launching Superstep Capital, a private equity firm investing exclusively in agency and technology-service businesses. His insights cut through the noise on innovation, leadership, and how to stay ahead of the next big shift. Ben Gaddis still calls himself agency guy. After more than a decade building T3 into one of the nation's leading digital agencies, serving clients like UPS, 7-Eleven, and JP Morgan Chase he sold the company and launched Superstep Central, a private equity firm investing in agencies and tech service businesses. When he sold T3 to a private-equity group, he didn't ride off into the sunset. Instead, he crossed over to what he calls "the dark side," founding Superstep Capital. Now, he defines his mission as redefining what private equity looks like in the agency world by partnering with founders to scale the right way. In this episode, we'll discuss: Going all-in on the next wave before clients catch up. Why innovation should be treated as an expectation. Lessons on creating a leadership structure. Why differentiation still wins. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Go All-In on the Next Wave Before Clients Catch Up Ben's family has been running T3 since he was born, so it made sense to him that he'd eventually end up in the agency world. Hence, he started his career working at Omnicom, learning from their biggest competitors, and was around when mobile apps became a thing after the launch of the iPhone. At Omnicom Ben saw how traditional holding companies were too slow to invest in mobile. He didn't hesitate to seize the opportunity that mobile presented. Frustrated, he took over T3 and bet big on the emerging mobile market. That bet paid off with marquee wins and explosive growth, scaling the agency to $50 million in revenue and around 300 employees. His advice for agency owners today echoes that same spirit: burn the boats. You can't half-commit to a new capability and expect to lead it. You can't expect clients to lead you there. If you want to own a new channel, whether it's AI, automation, voice, whatever's next, you have to invest ahead of demand and prove value before anyone asks. If you wait for client demand before you invest, it's already too late. Innovation Isn't a Slogan, It's an Expectation At T3, Ben created a culture where innovation wasn't just encouraged; it was an expectation. So they turned innovation into a measurable habit by creating an "Innovation Match" program where they matched a portion of a client's spend dollar-for-dollar on experimental projects. Clients got to share in the risk and the reward. Those projects became T3's biggest success stories and built a reputation for fearless creativity. T3 chose projects and built roadmaps alongside the clients. turning them into true partners in innovation. The coolest work the agency ever did ended up coming from that program. It even led to another venture project called T3 Ventures, where they invested in c-stage startups. It was all about surrounding his team with people who were doing the newest and coolest stuff and letting their clients see this. It worked much better to show innovation than to just talk about it. Innovation has to live in your budget, not your buzzwords. When your team sees that experimentation is backed by leadership, and even matched financially, they'll start bringing the bold ideas that set you apart. This" Innovation Match" model is a playbook for modern agencies trying to make innovation a repeatable, funded process. Leadership Has to Grow as Fast as the Agency Early on, Ben was a young CEO trying to manage instead of lead. He assumed people could read his mind and execute on his vision. That mistake caused turnover and frustration until he hit pause, clarified T3's mission, and re-aligned around a few focused areas: digital products, loyalty, and CRM. From there, he learned to build leadership in layers. Initially, he brought on a COO, which seemed like the next logical move; however, it wasn't the right cultural fit and complicated everything with the team. It wasn't about what his COO changed, it was how they did it… the entire team rejected this dynamic. Eventually, Ben was able to bring in a COO who simplified instead of complicating. It not only freed Ben to think creatively again and gave the agency room to scale, it gave him back his creative headspace. Agency Structure for Scale: Build Practice Leaders, Not Project Managers The other positive change at his agency was creating the "practice groups". Instead of spreading talent thin across random projects, they paired a portfolio lead with a subject-matter expert. Each duo owned a P&L and growth target. The result was deep expertise, repeatable wins, and new verticals that practically built themselves. Their restaurant and convenience-store niche exploded from 2 clients to 30 in record time. This model solves the scaling paradox of how to grow without sacrificing quality. When your experts own both excellence and profit, growth stops feeling chaotic. The last area they focused on was delivery, fighting to maintain quality as they did the newest thing. In the end, it came down to setting expectations and aligning with clients around what they were bringing to the table. As a result, quality went up. AI, Sales, and What's Next for Agency Growth On the investment side, Ben sees a lot of agencies struggling with hesitation and "no-decision" deals. AI has amplified expectations while compressing margins. Many clients now assume everything can be automated, expecting greater output for less cost. Thankfully, this trend has decreased, as clients were burned by this overreliance on AI. On the other hand, it's clear to Ben that agencies should and must be faster and more efficient, and agencies with a clear understanding of what they do and who they serve are not blindsighted by this new reality. His advice: AI isn't differentiation, it's amplification. The edge comes from how you apply it, not the tools themselves. Know your vertical, know your data, and connect AI to real business outcomes. The agencies that win are the ones that define how AI fits their process - not the other way around. Why Differentiation Still Wins in the AI Era The agencies and individuals winning right now aren't the ones with the fanciest tools or the most automation; they're the ones combining experience, curiosity, and creativity to use AI in smarter ways. Ben shares the story of an account manager who built her own workflows using AI to research verticals, anticipate objections, and walk into client meetings armed with strategic ideas that wowed executives. She wasn't a technologist, she was a strategist who understood her clients deeply and used AI as a force multiplier. That's the real edge in this new era. Tools are accessible to everyone, but insight and application are not. As Ben points out, it's your data, your intuition, and your industry expertise that make AI valuable. AI doesn't replace strategy, it rewards it. The agencies that know their data, their clients, and their niche will always have the edge. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.
Are you struggling with hypothyroid symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, or brain fog? Have you been told the reason is that you have "low T3"? Many patients are told the solution is simple: add T3 thyroid hormone replacement. But is that the truth? Is that the correct strategy? In this Thyroid Answers Shorts episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage, functional medicine thyroid expert and host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, explains: ✅ Why low T3 doesn't always mean you need medication ✅ How stress, inflammation, and the Cell Danger Response affect T4-to-T3 conversion ✅ Why simply adding T3 or desiccated thyroid may not fix your symptoms ✅ A new way to understand your thyroid labs through the Adaptive Thyroid Model™
Send us your desired health topic or guest suggestionsWhat if your symptoms aren't random but signals asking for better inputs? We sit down with Dr. Alexandra Geyer, an emergency physician turned metabolic health expert, to map a clear route from “normal labs” to real recovery. Her story of hitting a wall during residency and rebuilding health informs a practical, hopeful framework that blends advanced diagnostics, evidence-backed peptides, and everyday habits that actually stick.Dr. Geyer explains why metabolic health is the engine for energy, mood, sleep, and longevity, and how to measure it beyond the scale. We then widen the lens to hormone health, including free T3 and thyroid antibodies to catch early Hashimoto's, plus sex hormones that determine drive and resilience. The message is simple: when you fix the signals, action feels possible again.Peptides step in as precision tools, not magic bullets. You'll hear how BPC-157 calms inflammation and supports tissue repair so movement stops hurting; how Selank and Semax lower neuroinflammation, lift BDNF, and restore calm focus; and how Pinealon can reset circadian rhythm with a short, yearly cycle. Safety comes first: no black-market sourcing, strict sterility and purity testing, and clear contraindications for cancer and pregnancy. We also dive into gut microbiome testing to address stubborn symptoms and the role of micronutrients when convenience foods drain capacity.By the end, you'll have a grounded plan: build lean muscle, favor whole foods that don't hijack appetite, test what matters, repair the gut, and use targeted peptides to amplify the good habits you're already trying to keep. Ready to trade quick fixes for lasting change? Follow, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us which test or habit you'll start this week.You can find Alexsandra Gajer at:Website - https://thegajerpractice.com/ Please Follow and Review this podcast if you would like to support the growth of this show. Thank You! :)If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with two people you know that might benefit from the information. The more knowledge that people have in their hands, the healthier we can all become. If you would like to see a particular health issue discussed, or know someone who would be a great guest, contact the Open-Minded Healing podcast at openmindedhealing365@gmail.com. Note: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Marla Miller, Open-Minded Healing Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.
Following a fruitful European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2025 for gastrointestinal malignancies, CancerNetwork® organized an X Spaces discussion hosted by 3 experts. They were Nicholas J. Hornstein, MD, an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine of Hofstra University and Northwell Health; Timothy Brown, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and the associate program director of the Hematology & Oncology Fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Udhayvir S. Grewal, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Each doctor focused on a specific disease type, highlighting the most important abstracts in colorectal cancer, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), and upper gastrointestinal cancers. The Phase 3 MATTERHORN Trial (NCT04592913) Results from MATTERHORN demonstrated that adding durvalumab (Imfinzi) to 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin (folinic acid), oxaliplatin, and docetaxel (FLOT) improved overall survival (OS) compared with FLOT plus placebo in patients with resectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma, regardless of pathological status.1 In the intention-to-treat population, the median OS was not reached in either arm, and the hazard ratio (HR) was 0.78 (95% CI, 0.63-0.96; P = .021). Notably, the improvement was observed regardless of PD-L1 status; in patients with PD-L1–positive disease, the HR was 0.79 (95% CI, 0.63-0.99), and in patients with PD-L1–negative disease, the HR was 0.79 (95% CI, 0.41-1.50). “This, I believe, will seal durvalumab plus FLOT as the standard of care for resectable [gastric/GEJ] cancers,” said Brown. The Observational ASPEN Study (NCT03084770) The ASPEN study showed that active surveillance was a safe approach for patients with low-grade, asymptomatic, nonfunctioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) fewer than 2 centimeters in size.2 Of the 1000 patients enrolled in the trial, 20 patients died, of whom 18 underwent active surveillance and 2 underwent surgery. Nineteen of the deaths were unrelated to pancreatic NETs; 1 death in the surgery arm was related to a pancreatic NET. After surgery, 5 patients had disease relapse or progression. With a median follow-up of 42 months (IQR, 25-60), the OS analysis showed a P value of 0.530. “This really settles the debate on whether or not to surgically operate on patients with a [pancreatic NET] size of [fewer] than 2 centimeters and shows that active surveillance is a safe option for these patients with pancreatic NETs [fewer] than 2 centimeters in size and non-functional NETs,” said Grewal. Data From the Phase 2/3 FOxTROT (NCT00647530) and Phase 2 NICHE-2 (NCT03026140) Trials Neoadjuvant nivolumab (Opdivo) plus ipilimumab (Yervoy) achieved a clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvement in long-term outcomes, including responses and survival, compared with chemotherapy strategies in patients with mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) or microsatellite instability–high (MSI-H) locally advanced colon cancer.3 In NICHE-2, neoadjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab achieved a 3-year disease-free survival (DFS) rate of 100% compared with 80% (95% CI, 73%-85%) with all chemotherapy strategies in FOxTROT (P
Feeling tired, foggy, or stuck in survival mode? Your nutrition may be the missing piece.In this episode, Sophie breaks down how to eat for thyroid healing — without restriction or confusion. Learn how carbs, protein, fat, and key minerals all work together to help your thyroid thrive.
Recalls, Layoffs and the Collapse of the Big EV? On this LIVE episode of Tech Charged: The Turn Down For Watt Podcast, we break down what's happening in the EV industry right now — and it's not all good news.
In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Dr. Cassie Smith, a board-certified endocrinologist. They discuss Dr. Smith's personal journey through various thyroid disorders and her frustrations with traditional endocrinology practices. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding thyroid health, the role of cortisol, and the significance of gut health in overall well-being. Dr. Smith emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health, including the impact of gut bacteria on weight loss and hormone regulation. They also touch on the future of GLP-1 medications and the importance of testing for gut health issues, including parasites. Episode Highlights: How Dr. Smith's journey began with her own health struggles Why endocrinology often follows outdated guidelines Why TSH alone is not a reliable indicator of thyroid health Reasons Free T3 and Free T4 are crucial for understanding thyroid function How reverse T3 can indicate underlying health issues How cortisol levels significantly impact overall health Why DHEA can have both positive and negative effects Reasons why GLP-1 medications show promise for obesity treatment How gut health is interconnected with thyroid and hormonal health Why a holistic approach is essential for effective patient care About Dr. Cassie Smith Dr. Cassie Smith, MD, is a leading endocrinologist and the founder of Modern Endocrine. With dual board certifications in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, and internal medicine, Dr. Smith brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her practice. Her journey in medicine began at the University of Missouri Kansas City, where she completed both her undergraduate and medical degrees with distinction. During her residency, Dr. Smith's exceptional dedication and leadership were recognized when she was awarded Chief Resident of her class. Here, she worked on a dozen major clinical trials focused on advancing diabetes care, establishing herself as a trailblazer in the field. Dr. Smith's innovative research and forward-thinking approach have earned her widespread recognition, including being featured in the Top Doctor List of 2022 by 405 Magazine. Episode Resources: Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | Tassone Advanced Gynecology Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormonal Archetype Quiz Medical Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.
Ce jeudi 30 octobre, la proposition du gouvernement sur la baisse des salaires des apprentis pour le budget 2026, la consommation des ménages au T3, et le thème de la croissance française, ont été abordés par Anthony Morlet-Lavidalie, économiste chez Rexecode, Jean-Hervé Lorenzi, fondateur du Cercle des économistes, et Isabelle Job-Bazille, directrice des études économiques de Crédit-Agricole SA, dans l'émission Les Experts, présentée par Ludovic Desautez sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.
New study suggests taking thyroid medication WITH food may be just as good as taking it on an empty stomach; Natural support for Parkinson's Disease; Reviving the lost art of handwriting may be key to kid's learning; Dr. Jeffrey Bland does a deep dive on why not all fish oils are alike.
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In this episode, we explore the connections between Autism and Parkinson's, focusing particularly on the basal ganglia and its substructures, notably the substantia nigra within the midbrain. We discuss how the substantia nigra, known for its high concentration of neuromelanin, plays a critical role in these disorders. The episode examines how neuromelanin, a dark pigment, not only absorbs all frequencies of light but also has antioxidant properties, binds metals, and acts as a neuroprotector. This discussion leads into the broader implications of environmental signals, particularly light, on human biology, touching on how modern changes in light exposure might affect these conditions.We examine the role of tyrosine in the synthesis of neuromelanin and its derivatives like dopamine, which are crucial for neural function. We look at how deficiencies or imbalances in these pathways could lead to the symptoms observed in Autism and Parkinson's, including motor function issues. The conversation also covers the direct and indirect pathways in the basal ganglia, explaining how these pathways facilitate or inhibit movement, respectively, and how their dysfunction can manifest in the characteristic motor symptoms of both disorders. We also touch on the significance of thyroid function, particularly the roles of T3 and T4 hormones, in brain development and neuron health, tying these elements back to the overarching theme of energy loss and transduction in both Autism and Parkinson's.Autism and Parkinson's are a lack of, or a loss of, energy.Biological Energy: Quantum Mechanisms, Water, DHA, and NF-kB: https://youtu.be/2-IA_gunXbwDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off athttps://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount athttps://getchroma.co/?ref=autismCognity AI for Autistic Social Skills, use "autism" for 10% discount athttps://thecognity.com0:00 Autism and Parkinson's; Basal Ganglia; Substantia Nigra; Neuromelanin; Internal Calculators2:15 Tyrosine; Chromophores; Aromatic Amino Acids3:50 Biological Energy; Mitochondria; Environmental Signals; Cytochrome C Oxidase; Autism Research Miss6:20 Deep Brain Stimulation6:48 Neuromelanin9:02 Reverse Engineer ATPase10:48 Tree Examples11:45 Hypoxia and loss of energy & dopamine12:26 Eyes, hair, & skin; RPE; efficiency & power; What is Light?13:58 Light; Information & Energy; electromagnetic; wave-particle duality; sunlight versus artificial light17:08 Thyroid; T3 & T4; Iodine18:31 Roles of T323:00 Loss of energy in the womb & Autism research25:00 Melanin + Water = Electrons26:40 Basal Ganglia; "Motivations" & Movements; Direct Pathway30:55 Indirect Pathway32:52 Go, No-Go; Action selection, learning & habits; fine motor skills34:18 Parkinson's and loss of timing & energy; modulating the two pathways & dopamine37:07 Reviews/Ratings & contact infoX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com
The Construction Science Expo was held Sept. 30, 2025. Their 14th year overall and third year occurring in the Lansing area. This hands-on event introduces youth to skilled trades and construction careers, giving them the chance to try activities like bricklaying, electrical wiring, and heavy equipment operation. T3 and Capital Area Michigan Works! hosted it at Impressions 5 Science Center and in a parking lot across the street at property belonging to Lansing BWL (Board of Water & Light). This video shares a pair of interviews and footage of the Middle Schoolers experiencing the event in downtown Lansing. Lansing Hosts 3rd Annual Construction Science Expo, Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals LANSING, Mich. — September 30, 2025 — The Lansing region welcomed hundreds of eager middle school students today, for the 3rd Annual Lansing Construction Science Expo, hosted in partnership by T3 (Teach. Talent. Thrive.), Capital Area Michigan Works!, and the ACEC Michigan chapter. Now in its 14th year overall, this is the third time the event has taken place in the Lansing area. The hands-on expo was held at the Impressions 5 Science Center and adjacent lots owned by the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL). The expo gave students a unique opportunity to get their hands dirty with real construction tasks — from electrical wiring and bricklaying to heavy equipment simulators — under the guidance of industry professionals. The experience is designed to expose young learners to in-demand careers in the built environment and break down misconceptions about what careers in construction can be. As a highlight, event organizers invited regional firms and infrastructure stakeholders, including the City of Lansing, BWL, and local engineering firms, to host activity stations and mentor students. The expo aligns with the American Council of Engineering Companies-Michigan's commitment to support workforce development. The ACEC Michigan calendar lists the event as a key link between the engineering profession and the broader community. “Getting students to pour a footing or wire a test circuit with their own hands helps remove fear of trades and opens their eyes to real opportunities,” said a representative from ACEC Michigan. For sponsors, schools, and industry participants, the expo is more than outreach — it's a long-term investment in developing a workforce pipeline. Employers gain early exposure to future talent, while school partners receive access to resource lists, follow-up educational pathways, and industry contacts. Many participating firms provide apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships tied directly to their interactions at the event. Capital Area Michigan Works! and T3 plan to expand the event footprint in 2026, with outreach into rural school districts and additional construction discipline modules (such as plumbing, HVAC, and civil surveying). For more info, visit ACEC Michigan's event listing or contact Michigan Works! and T3 for participating schools and firms.
Your thyroid doesn't work in isolation. It relies on your liver, your bile, and even your gut bacteria to keep hormone conversion running smoothly. In this episode of Thyroid Shorts, Dr. Eric Balcavage explains how thyroid hormone T3 regulates bile acid production, shapes your microbiome, and keeps your gut lining strong in a state of homeostasis. But what happens when stress, inflammation, or the Cell Danger Response lower circulating T3? The liver shifts bile chemistry, gut bugs change, and your barrier can loosen. This isn't necessarily dysfunction — it's your body's intelligent defense mode. Short-term, it helps fight microbes and fuel the immune system. Long-term, it can leave you stuck with fatigue, bloating, constipation, brain fog, and “normal” labs that don't match how you feel. You'll also learn why giving T3 medication in this state can be both helpful and harmful — and why timing, context, and removing the underlying threats matter more than simply “optimizing” your labs. Key topics: How T3 regulates bile acid balance, gut microbes, and barrier function. Why low T3 shifts bile acids toward defense mode (↑CA, ↓CDCA). The adaptive purpose of sluggish bile and reduced conversion. The pros and cons of T3 replacement during inflammation. Clinical guardrails for restoring thyroid health without chasing numbers. www.drericbalcavage.com
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When doctors said her AMH was too low and IVF was the only option, one of our Fab Fertile clients decided to look deeper. Through functional testing and personalized support, she uncovered the health factors that were quietly working against conception and went on to get pregnant naturally after only 4 months in our program). You'll learn: Why AMH and FSH are only part of the fertility picture How digestion, inflammation, and nutrient imbalances can affect egg quality The impact of stress and sleep on reproductive hormones What changed once her whole-body health was supported Key steps you can take to improve your fertility even with low AMH or DOR Her story shows that fertility isn't defined by a single number it's a reflection of overall health and balance. Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. Her team specializes in functional approaches for low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, and unexplained infertility helping couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy success naturally or with IVF. This epoisode is for you if: You've been told your AMH is low or your FSH is high You're considering IVF, but want to prepare your body first You're trying naturally and want to understand what your labs don't reveal Not sure where to start? Download our most popular resource: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH. It breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action. For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why low AMH and high FSH aren't the full story Sarah shares how many are told donor eggs are the only option and why that message often misses deeper health factors that impact fertility. 01:45 – What this client's fertility journey looked like before Fab Fertile Three failed IVFs, two IUIs, and a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve plus the emotional toll that comes with feeling “stuck.” 03:10 – The overlooked factors affecting AMH and egg quality How long-term birth control use, chronic stress, and thyroid patterns (like high reverse T3) can influence fertility even when labs look “normal.” 04:45 – Gut health and fertility: what her stool test revealed From constipation and loose stools to parasites, C. diff, and H. pylori, how digestive imbalances can block nutrient absorption and egg development. 06:15 – The hidden food sensitivities that trigger inflammation Non-celiac gluten sensitivity, dairy intolerance, and gluten cross-reactors like tapioca, why eliminating inflammatory foods helped reduce immune stress. 07:10 – Supporting the body as a couple Why both partners completed functional testing and the elimination diet, and how addressing anxiety, gut issues, and stress improved overall fertility potential. 08:00 – Pregnancy after low AMH: what finally made the difference After only four months of targeted functional support, she conceived naturally. Sarah shares what changed and how mindset and visualization played a role. --- RESOURCES
Send us a textIf your thyroid results look “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck — this episode will help you understand why.In this in-depth solo episode, Registered Nutritionist and Autoimmune Specialist VJ Hamilton explores why thyroid issues often start outside the thyroid. Drawing on both her personal experience and years in clinical practice, she explains how five key body systems — the gut, liver, adrenals, sex hormones, and mitochondria — can all disrupt thyroid function, slow conversion, and mimic hypothyroidism even when test results appear fine.VJ shares her own story of high TSH and low T3 without raised antibodies, unpacking how stress, inflammation, and adrenal dysregulation were at the root of her symptoms — and how she now helps clients identify similar patterns in practice.You'll learn:Why thyroid tests rarely tell the full storyHow gut and liver health shape thyroid hormone conversionThe adrenal–thyroid connection and how cortisol can mask or worsen hypothyroidismThe impact of hormone transitions like perimenopause on thyroid receptor sensitivityPractical nutrient and lifestyle strategies to support thyroid function naturallyIf you've ever felt unseen, unheard, or “normal on paper,” this conversation will give you a new lens for understanding your thyroid and your body's incredible interconnectedness.
See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog You will learn: What holds up new treatments for diseases and conditions How long the FDA sits on a known safe medical medication before it is released to the public. Why safe and effective drugs are NOT approved by the FDA Why doctors are forced to use medications off label How you can help During my 44 years of medical practice, I have encountered conditions for which there is no approved medication or surgical treatment available as recognized by the American College of OBGYN or the FDA. This situation can present challenges both for physicians managing these patients and for individuals seeking relief from their symptoms. This issue is not often addressed on Dr Oz, in the news, or at medical conferences. For many conditions, physicians wait for the development of approved medications or treatments, and in the meantime may inform patients that there is currently no treatment or cure available. Some doctors may attribute a patient's concerns to aging, stating that it is a universal experience. While this may be accurate, such explanations may not provide comfort to patients seeking solutions to their symptoms. This lack of helpful guidance can discourage individuals from seeking medical care when they feel their concerns are not acknowledged. This seems to result from insurance companies prioritizing cost savings by minimizing patient care. Every year insurance companies decrease what they pay doctors for their services, while their expenses go up, and the Government requires more and more work behind the scenes like HIPPA, OSHA, and Clia requirements that costs more to deliver the same service. If you have a problem with the time your doctor spends with you then blame the insurance companies whose profits rise every year…Soon doctors will do what I do and only take cash. The practice of medicine is not working in a free market. While insurance limits the prescriptions of medication to those meds that are FDA Approved, the FDA and medical specialty colleges often delay approval of new, low-risk treatments for up to 20 years after their effectiveness is demonstrated. This lengthy process should be reconsidered to treat people who are ill and suffering, now. There is plenty of research in the medical journals that explain the safety of new and effective treatments that can save peoples' lives that are not FDA approved yet. The FDA is not interested in expediting the release of medication/ devices quickly to those people who need help now. They drag out the testing of a medicine that has been effective for years and may or may not approve it. On the flip side they have approved many drugs that later are found to have severe side effects, and they just change the warnings on the medication inserts. They don't take them off the market except in severe cases. Drugs that have worked treating patients successfully are being used but are not FDA approved. These “grandfathered drugs” don't need to go through the testing that new drugs go through because they work with few well-known risks. I use many if these medications because they are inexpensive for my patients and are often more effective than new meds for the same problem. One of the drugs that the FDA has not had to approve is Armour Thyroid, a natural thyroid replacement. My experience with treatments not approved by the FDA Armour Thyroid: Armour Thyroid (AT) has been prescribed by doctors to replace thyroid hormones for about 100 years. It is natural, made from Pig thyroid. It only comes from “medical Pigs” that are raised for medical purposes. We use medical pigs for skin grafts, and other parts of the pig to treat human diseases like heart valve replacements. Armour Thyroid is composed of the four thyroid hormones that humans make: T4, T3, T2, T1. The synthetic thyroid replacement, Synthroid/levothyroxine is only T4. The active form of thyroid is T3, and it requires an enzyme to convert T4 into T3. If a person can't convert T4 into active T3 then nothing improves except the blood levels of T4, and TSH. The majority of women cannot convert T4 into T3. Therefore, if they take Synthroid or levothyroxine and their doctor only checks their TSH level and not the level of free T3 and free T4 to see if the Thyroid is working, then women are told that they are healed, yet they know they are not because none of their low thyroid symptoms are resolved. When this happens, doctors tell female patients that it is all in their heads and dismiss us when we tell them we are not cured with this synthetic T4 medication. Yet Synthroid is a chemical, and AT is natural from medical pigs, so the FDA is trying to Bann the only drug that has successfully treated millions of women. PS. Synthroid was not tested on women like many other drugs that were passed through the FDA before 2014! If you think this is a small problem, think again. Thyroid hormones are vital to human life, and the thyroid gland requires Iodine in the diet. The Midwest US has no Iodine in the soil or water. Therefore, this area is overburdened with hypothyroidism. I have been on AT for 50 years without complication and I have prescribed it thousands of times ever since I went into private practice. AT works to relieve the symptoms of hypothyroidism for women and men, and it works better for women that the “new” drug Synthroid/levothyroxine, which is FDA approved. You ask how could the FDA approve a drug that doesn't successfully treat women? It is because Synthroid was not tested on women! Until 2014 the FDA did not test women in the required drug trials. AT works for us (women), Levothyroxine does not. Now the FDA wants to ban AT. It is not approved because it was around for decades before they started testing medications like they do now, and the history of successful treatment should stand on its own merit! Example 2: Bio-Identical Hormones BIH: BIHs had not been approved by the FDA until recently and there was no announcement that they are now approved for women who have hormone deficiency symptoms or postmenopausal symptoms. Most doctors and women who have been afraid of the only hormones that can help them, bioidentical hormones, haven't yet been told that NOW, FINALLY the medical colleges and the FDA finally have quietly approved BI hormones. There are no pure estradiol and pure testosterone pellets that are made by a drug company for women. My patients get their estradiol and testosterone pellets from a compounding pharmacy. I have been prescribing BIH since 1985 without FDA approval because the oral estrogen formulations that were available at pharmacies caused weight gain and put women at high risk for blood clots. Non-oral BI hormones have fewer risks than FDA approved estrogens. I waited more than 45 years for the FDA to approve BI hormones for treatment of women. All those women in the last 45 years who were taking FDA approved estradiol and those who couldn't tolerate them have been harmed by FDA goals of never approving compounded or bio-identical hormones. The delay has harmed 50% of American women. Example #3 Devices for Weight Loss I was involved in the discovery and testing of a unique device that stimulated acupuncture points with a TENS-unit-type patch connected to your cell phone for easy adjustment of your hunger or “fullness”. The FDA requires testing to approve any new device so the group of investors I was part of had to invest thousands of dollars for a device we already knew worked. The FDA told the investigators of all new devices who they should test, who they can't have in the study, and how long the testing should take. I found their parameters for the study of this device to be unrealistic. The women in our test group could not be taking hormones of any kind (birth control, ERT, HRT), and could not be on antidepressants, could not have diabetes or insulin resistance or be on any drug that assisted in weight loss. These women subjects had to be a certain BMI (level of obesity) and had to be tested repeatedly with weight and body composition measurements None of my patients who needed weight loss could participate. Most GYN patients are on some medication or supplement, so the FDA made this study of our device so narrow that REAL WOMEN weren't tested! Sadly, we lost many women in the control group from the study because they were NOT losing weight while the ones on the device were obviously dropping pounds, so we had trouble maintaining test subjects. The testing phase of this simple device took 7 years! Our device works and no one will ever know about it or be able to use this non-medicinal weight loss device because when the FDA rejects your device you will be breaking the law if you produce and sell it directly to the public. It has no side effects or dangers..it just controls the amount you eat with stimulation of an acupuncture point. There are many ways to change this situation, and it takes years and billions of dollars to change the whole system of bringing treatments to patients quickly. I'm afraid I won't see a revolution of the way we bring medicines and devices to market during my lifetime. Currently there is a 17-year delay between proving a drug or device works for a particular illness or condition and when it becomes available to doctors and patients. So what do we do in the meantime? I seek treatments for patients who are unresponsive to traditional medicine by reading journals like Life Extension, that inform doctors and patients alike about new effective solutions for common medical complaints and diseases that the FDA has ignored or stymied with endless drug trials. Life Extension Magazine highlights studies on new medications for diseases without an FDA approved solution and publicizes diagnostic tests often overlooked by mainstream publications because they are not yet FDA approved. The medical journals I read (New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Menopause, Metabolism and Endocrinology, Journal of Age management, to name a few) offer treatments for orphan diseases or even common problems that haven't been blessed by the FDA. It takes an average of 17 years from the culmination of research on a new drug, test or device until it is approved for use by the public! At the end of this Blog, I will give you a link to make your voice heard by signing a petition to shorten the approval of new treatments and medications from the average of 17 years to 3 years! My patients don't have time to wait for relief, and that may be the case for you as well. If you want to do something to help, please click this link and let the FDA know how you feel. Please sign a Petition to enact an amendment to the FOOD, DRUG and COSMETIC ACT, by going to: https://age-reversal.net/fda/
See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog If you ever doubted your doctor because she wrote a script that you later “Googled” and found was not FDA approved, I hope you trusted your doctor enough to realize that she wouldn't recommend any medication that would hurt you…. What is an unapproved use of a drug, also called “off-label”? Unapproved use of an approved drug is often called “off-label” use. This term can mean that the drug is: Used for a disease or medical condition that it is not approved to treat, such as when a chemotherapy is approved to treat one type of cancer, but healthcare providers use it to treat a different type of cancer. The drugs that are not approved by the FDA, yet are commonly used, have been used for decades before the 1964 law that required new drugs to go through extensive and very expensive testing before their release to the public. The operative word is NEW DRUGS AFTER 1964. Today I will talk about the safety of non-FDA approved drugs because they are: Older cheaper drugs used for many diseases and conditions before 1964 and are still used Drugs that are approved for one use, or one condition, but not for other conditions that it is effective and safe for. Drugs made by compounding pharmacies for diseases that the FDA has not approved a drug for, but there is research backing the drug and years of safe use. First, before we discuss the non-FDA approved drugs, I will discuss the safety/risks of FDA approved drugs, and why FDA approval doesn't mean a drug will do no harm or even that it is effective for the use it is approved for. A little background will help you understand the problem and the reason an FDA approval does not necessarily mean a drug is safe. Since 1964, a law was passed that established testing prior to a drug being approved by the FDA became mandatory. Since that time several drugs that survive FDA approval and are released but are later removed or banned after their FDA release when the public finds side effects that the FDA didn't discover in their trials. One such drug is Fen-Phen, Fenfluramine/Phentermine. This drug was released during my time practicing medicine and was withdrawn after one study claimed it caused heart valve disease…In the end the “one post approval study” that claimed that heart valves were affected by this drug that caused its bann was found to be false. The withdrawal of the drug followed one study by a single cardiologist from Kansas City had reviewed all of the cardiac valve echo tests and falsified the results to make Fen-Phen appear dangerous to heart valves, when in reality it wasn't. She lost her license, but the FDA never put Fen-Phen back on the market! The FDA hates to be wrong twice, so they never allowed this drug back on the market after its removal. Other mistakes made by the FDA include not allowing women in the studies to approve a drug before 2014 which ignores or misses all of the side effects or lack of effectiveness for a drug when taken by women. Despite all the expensive testing before the release of a drug by the FDA, many drugs not tested on women were later often found to have severe side effects only on women. A few examples follow: You might have heard of the FDA approved drug Ambien that causes many women to experience “night eating”, sleepwalking, and night terrors, while their male counterparts were not affected, so because they only tested men the drug was approved. In retrospect it should have been tested on women as well, and then either not passed through the FDA or should have had a black box warning for women. It takes years get action from the FDA, notifying doctors of these side effects. Women were not included in testing for any drugs except female hormones until 11 years ago, but no other drugs. Before 2014 all (non-hormonal) drugs that passed the FDA were not tested on women so the effect on women was unknown until it was tested on the public. The FDA left women out of drug-trials because it viewed women as “mini men”, or they didn't consider us important enough to test new drugs on…OR worse, they believed we were too complicated to easily test us because of pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal swings that normal healthy women have. In any case, we are now suffering their decisions, when a medication works one way for men and another way for women! Finally, we are tested when drugs are being evaluated for approval by the FDA. Professional women have achieved a level of authority in medicine and pharmacology (2025) and are weighing in on the inequity. Women in the medical profession and the public are pulling back the curtain on the side effects of FDA approved drugs that are experienced by women only! Slowly, study by study investigators are now publishing the side effects and problems for women with FDA approved drugs….yet these findings are not included in the warnings on most of these drugs, even now over 15 year after they became obvious to the doctors who treat women! Drugs that either don't work for women, or that have severe side effects include that were approved before 2014. All statin drugs for high cholesterol (Crestor, rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, etc.) cause women to have muscle breakdown and muscle pain. Synthroid (levothyroxine), doesn't cure the symptoms of hypothyroidism in 80% of women, but just makes the TSH lower, so it appears as if it is working! This leads doctors to tell women that their symptoms are all in their heads!! Wrong. It is the wrong medicine. Women have enzymes that differ from men that make it difficult for them to convert the inactive form (T4) into the active form (T3), so we can't convert Synthroid (all T4) into the active form. Synthroid, the FDA approved drug for hypothyroidism, shouldn't be given to most women. Women should be given the non-FDA approved drug Armour Thyroid or NP thyroid that have both T3 and T4 in them! Ambien Prednisone and other oral steroids We have reviewed the lack of testing on women before 2014, now we will discuss safe drugs that have been used for decades even before 1964 when the FDA required testing for FDA approval? Older, yet effective and inexpensive drugs have been tested by the public, some for almost 100 years that have saved thousands of lives, yet they are not given the FDA stamp of approval! In fact, the FDA tries to put these drugs out of circulation, replacing them with very expensive drugs that are new! Or they just shut them down, because they are not FDA approved. Young doctors are told not to use them by their medical schoolteachers who rarely have experienced these medications in private practice…. These doctors in training don't know the history of older safer, cheaper drugs, or even why the FDA tells them avoid them. They comply not knowing why, so you are left with no drug that works for you, or you pay 3-10 times the amount for a newer FDA version of the older drug which may even have more side effects. Some of these older very effective and cheap drugs are Penicillin, Nitroglycerine for chest pain, Morphine (pain), Phenobarbital (seizures), Codeine, Armour Thyroid, hormone injections including estradiol injections and testosterone, Thorazine for psychiatric use, (Pitocin) oxytocin for labor, lactation support and Autism Colchicine:Used to treat and prevent gout. Progesterone in oil (IM) Estradiol in oil (IM) B12 for injection Testosterone Cypionate for injection Compounded Estradiol in any form Compounded Testosterone for women These drugs have been used for so long that any safety risks or side effects have been found through the use of these drugs in the population. Yet the FDA won't grandfather them in and approve them based on their history! What do doctors do when the drug the FDA has approved a drug that doesn't work for a group of their patients (gender, race, blood type, etc.)? What happens when a doctor can't find a drug that is FDA approved needed to treat a condition she is faced with? Why do we as citizens, allow the government to have power over doctors who are already controlled by their state licensing boards as to what medications they? Lastly Why do taxpayers allow a government agency that they fund with tax dollars control their health by banning, or not approving drugs, or banning one drug so an outrageously expensive drug is put in its place? Compounded Medications/ Compounding Pharmacies: These drugs are made by mixing ingredients to meet individual patient needs and are not subject to premarket review for safety, effectiveness, or quality. However, they ARE subject to the success or failure for which they were prescribed. If a doctor prescribes a compounded drug that doesn't work, she is apt to be confronted by her patient who is not getting the expected results. Compounding pharmacies usually don't get paid by insurance, so patients are more invested in getting a drug that works and that is one of the big reasons that Compounded medicines are at least as good or better than big pharma or generic drugs. I absolutely could not successfully treat the thousands of women and men that I have without compounding pharmacies. They compound hormones/drugs that are safe and effective, mostly hormones that can't be patented because they occur in nature and won't ever be made by big pharma. More than that, big producers of drugs can't produce in mass quantities many doses of a certain hormone like compounding pharmacies do. Compounding pharmacies provide what people need and they continue to do so because patients prefer their dosing and quality. FDA approved Generic Drugs can be legally 25 % lower dose than what they say they are. That would be a big problem if my compounded pellets had that kind of variability. People might need pellets every 2months or every 5 months instead of every 4 months..it would be like guessing what you need ahead of time…..I believe dedicated compounding pharmacists are more accurate than any generic on the market. Compounding pharmacies: Unsung Heros Compounding pharmacies serve the public when big pharma fails and hasn't developed a safety net for production if they have a problem and the FDA shuts them down. That situation leaves patients who take their medications, without an alternative. Compounding pharmacies step into the breech when big pharma has a problem with a particular drug and stop making a drug (e.g. Lidocaine, B12 injectable, IV Fluids, to name a few shortages and no production that have occurred in the recent past). What if patients couldn't get the meds they need, and if there were no compounding pharmacies—Chaos and suffering and dying patients would closely follow! The FDA is Fickle and is not on your side! For years the FDA did not approve of Bioidentical estrogen and testosterone in any form, and just a few months ago all of a sudden, long after they scared women from taking the hormones they needed to improve their length of life and quality of life, they decided bioidentical hormones are better than the FDA approved hormones!!! That is a little too late. Some of us will never forget the stress lack of approval of compounded hormones caused for doctors and patients alike. Other doctors criticized us and now most of them aren't even in practice anymore. Maybe the FDA read my blog!!! Compounded hormones have been approved by the masses of women who have taken them under my signature! Compounded BI hormones are medications with a long track record and should not have to be tested with the bloated expense required of testing for the FDA. For Gynecological Disorders that don't have an FDA approved hormone drug because testosterone and estradiol have been used for so long that they don't need testing. If there was a significant problem with them their history of use of over 5-7 decades has proven the efficacy and safety of the female hormones for treatment and hormone replacement. For Psychiatric Disorders: Some patients need compounded ketamine products for conditions like severe depression, despite lacking FDA approval for these uses and potential risks, yet it has been used for this purpose for decades and was used for childbirth for almost a century, until epidurals and saddle blocks took their place. Testosterone for women still is not recognized as a female hormone even though women produce over twice as much Testosterone as Estradiol when they are in their fertile years. Replacement of T with bioidentical T pellets offers a treatment for dozens of symptoms women face after age 40, and it prevents the diseases of aging: osteoporosis, heart disease, sarcopenia, frailty, diabetes and more that have not been addressed by mainstream medicine and the FDA. Over a decade ago, the FDA turned down the approval of testosterone patch after over 3 years of positive research studies, the FDA said they didn't approve T for women is because the side effect of T for women, facial hair, was dangerous for women.…I cry B—–S—-! That is really men not wanting to share testosterone replacement with women. I say leave us alone and let women and their doctors determine what they need. It is proven that only 5% of all professionals in any profession are not trustworthy, so give doctors their due and trust that we are looking for answers to our patients' problems that you don't even know about! The FDA is paid for by us…everyone in this country. I say hands off! Speed up the approval process or forget it for older drugs and BI hormones! ~
Episode 208: Nitric Oxide - The Missing Link in Thyroid & Chronic Disease with Dr. Nathan Bryan In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage is joined by nitric oxide researcher and author Dr. Nathan Bryan, whose new book The Secret of Nitric Oxide explores why this tiny signaling molecule may be the key to preventing and reversing chronic illness. Together, they dive deep into: What nitric oxide is and why it's foundational for human health. How nitric oxide is made in the body—through both enzymatic and dietary pathways. The connection between nitric oxide, inflammation, oxidative stress, and the Cell Danger Response (CDR). How nitric oxide influences thyroid hormone production, conversion (T4 → T3), and the rise of reverse T3. Why loss of nitric oxide is one of the earliest triggers in chronic disease, including Hashimoto's, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, and more. Common disruptors of nitric oxide production—nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, poor lifestyle habits, and even fluoride exposure. Practical steps to restore nitric oxide production naturally for better thyroid, metabolic, and overall health. This is a powerful conversation that reframes nitric oxide not as just a cardiovascular molecule, but as a master regulator of cellular health, energy production, and thyroid physiology.
Have you ever been told to test your thyroid levels a few hours after taking your medication? What if I told you that one small timing mistake could completely throw off your results—and lead to the wrong treatment plan? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common (and costly) thyroid testing mistakes: drawing your labs at the wrong time. I explain why testing “at the peak” doesn't make sense scientifically, how it can create false high readings, and what actually happens in your body when you take T3 or NDT medication. You'll hear real examples from my own experiments and patients so you can finally understand what those lab numbers really mean—and when you should be testing for an accurate picture of your thyroid health. If you've been told your labs look “fine” but you still feel tired, foggy, or stuck with symptoms, this episode will make it all click. I'll teach you the timing strategy that can completely change how your medication is adjusted and how you feel every day. Don't miss it! Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call FREE DOWNLOADS… What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take? Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? “How To” Guide For Supplements Here's your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you're “NORMAL” by your doctor. Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you're enjoying our journey together, I'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven't subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman
Feeling drained or stuck with stubborn weight that just won't budge? Or maybe you're endlessly exhausted, breaking out in rashes, or other seemingly unexplainable symptoms? A sluggish liver or thyroid can leave you feeling tired, bloated, or in a fog. Don't worry, this episode is all about how your liver and thyroid team up to help your body ditch toxins, and what you can do to support them, boosting overall wellness. This week, Jenn Trepeck is joined by Sara Banta, renowned Certified Dietary Supplement Professional and a member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals. Sara Banta shares her personal journey and practical tips on detox support, thyroid and liver health, estrogen balance, and using nutrition and lifestyle to support your health whether your goal is more energy, weight loss, and simple detoxification. Get ready for actionable advice, real talk, and holistic strategies to help you feel lighter, brighter, and more energized. What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How liver health impacts detoxification and weight loss ✅ The role of thyroid function in energy, metabolism, and overall wellness ✅ Practical strategies to reduce toxins and support estrogen balance ✅ Supplements that help optimize liver and thyroid function The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight loss, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding our understanding of nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Detox support links toxins to stalled weight loss and why liver health is vital for detoxification05:32 Sara Banta's journey with thyroid function and toxins, and her son's leukemia scare, tied to poor detox support12:20 Sara's son struggles with his heart stopping, and the value of natural supplements19:22 Signs of sluggish thyroid function can include unexplained weight gain, loss of hair, eyebrows, thinning, dry skin, bloating and more23:49 The liver controls the detoxification, hormones, thyroid, estrogen, and cortisol, removing environmental chemicals and more27:50 Fatty liver epidemic linked to toxins, not just alcohol31:16 Detox support starts with lifestyle, not just supplements36:23 Iodine deficiency can block thyroid function and detox support38:22 Supplements for liver health without toxins or fillers42:09 Discussion of iodine supplements and how to choose quality supplements for adequate detox support 44:16 Hope for holistic health through detox support strategiesKEY TAKEAWAYS:
In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with guest Dr. Justin Marchegiani to dive into how thyroid hormones control your metabolism, energy, and overall health. Discover why symptoms like fatigue, hair thinning, or cold hands could signal underlying thyroid issues. We break down TSH, T4, and T3, and explain why conventional testing often misses the full story. In this episode, learn the key drivers of thyroid dysfunction, including insulin resistance, chronic stress, and inflammation. Explore how your gut and liver influence hormone activation and why common nutrient deficiencies can silently impair thyroid function. In this episode, get actionable strategies to support your thyroid naturally. From optimizing nutrient intake and stabilizing blood sugar to reducing environmental toxins, sleep and stress management are highlighted as essential components for better thyroid health. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Thyroid Hormone Activation 00:13 Impact of Stress and Inflammation on Thyroid Function 02:38 Interview with Dr. Justin Marchegiani 03:16 Understanding Thyroid Hormones and Metabolism 04:22 Common Symptoms of Thyroid Issues 07:18 Conventional vs. Functional Medicine Approaches 12:20 Role of Nutrients in Thyroid Function 16:16 Gut Health and Thyroid Function 17:12 Holistic Approach to Thyroid Health 18:42 Understanding the Role of Gut Health in Diet and Exercise 19:48 Main Root Causes of Hypothyroidism 21:15 Impact of Toxins and Nutrient Deficiencies on Thyroid Health 21:50 Interpreting Thyroid Lab Results 25:58 Foundational Steps for Thyroid Health Without a Practitioner 30:36 The Thyroid Reboot Book and Final Thoughts If you want a nutrient-packed boost, check out Paleo Valley's Grass-Fed Organ Complex—a supercharged multivitamin containing liver, heart, and kidney from healthy pasture-raised cows. It delivers a full spectrum of B vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and peptides without the strong taste of organ meat. For a 15% discount, visit paleovalley.com/jockers and stock up on this powerful supplement to support energy, mental clarity, and overall health. Think heartburn comes from too much stomach acid? Think again. Most digestive issues actually stem from too little stomach acid. That's why I recommend Just Thrive Digestive Bitters—they naturally stimulate stomach acid, bile, and enzymes to improve digestion, reduce bloating, and boost nutrient absorption. Save 20% off your order with code JOCKERS at justthrivehealth.com. "Chronic stress and inflammation can disrupt thyroid hormone activation and impact your metabolism." Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio Resources: Get 15% off Paleovalley: paleovalley.com/jockers – Use code JOCKERS Save 20% on Just Thrive: justthrivehealth.com – Use code JOCKERS Connect with Dr. Justin Marchegianni Book: https://amzn.to/41FtiJX Website: justinhealth.com Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/
What's the best thyroid medication to be on — NDT, T4, T3, or a combination? And how do you actually know what's right for your body? In this episode, I'm breaking down the nuanced art of thyroid optimization — from natural desiccated thyroid (like Armour or NP) to biosynthetic options such as Synthroid, Tirosint, and Cytomel. I explain why there's no one-size-fits-all treatment, what to consider if you have Hashimoto's, and how fillers, conversion issues, and reverse T3 can all impact how you feel. You'll learn how to spot when your thyroid meds need tweaking, why “natural” doesn't always mean better, and how to use your labs and symptoms together to guide your treatment. If you've ever felt confused about which thyroid medication is best or frustrated that your current dose isn't working, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and questions to bring to your next appointment — so you can finally get the right combination, in the right dose, for you. Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call FREE DOWNLOADS… What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take? Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? “How To” Guide For Supplements Here's your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you're “NORMAL” by your doctor. Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you're enjoying our journey together, I'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven't subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman
Episode 15 – Myth: Low fT3 Means You Just Need More T3 Many people struggling with chronic hypothyroid symptoms are told the answer is simple: “Your free T3 is low, so you just need more T3 medication.” But is that really the solution? In this episode of Thyroid Shorts, Dr. Eric Balcavage explains why low T3 is often an adaptive response to stress, not a sign that your body is broken. He explores how gut health, diet, inflammation, and immune activity drive thyroid conversion, and why simply adding T3 may provide temporary relief but can worsen long-term issues. Key insights include: Why the majority of T3 is produced outside the thyroid gland How dysbiosis, leaky gut, and inflammation reduce conversion The risks of overmedicating with T3 (immune suppression, anxiety, palpitations, and more thyroiditis) Practical strategies to restore healthy T4-to-T3 conversion through gut and lifestyle support If you've been chasing “optimal labs” with more medication but still feel unwell, this episode will give you a new perspective, and tools you can start using right away.
In this episode, #1 bestselling author and thyroid expert Elle Russ discusses misconceptions and nuances behind Reverse T3 issues and T3-only dosing, including the problems with sustained-release T3 and why most people don't need to go directly to a T3-only dosing strategy. FREEBIES: Free Thyroid Guide + Video Series: https://www.elleruss.com/thyroid-guide Free Confidence eBook & Workbook: https://www.elleruss.com/7secrets Elle's newsletter: https://www.elleruss.com/newletter #theellerussshow
Today's show is all about medium format, with a look at the new Hasselblad X2D II 100C photo camera as well as our thoughts on the latest specs and news about the Fuji GFX Eterna medium format cinema camera. Is bigger always better? If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we'd welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Notes: X2D II 100C [Hasselblad] Hasselblad X2D II 100C Review [PetaPixel] XCD 2,8-4/35-100E Lens [Hasselblad] Hasselblad X2D II 100C [B&H] Fujifilm Introduces FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera [Fujifilm] GFX Eterna Promotional Video Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Cinema Camera [B&H] Fujinon GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Lens [B&H]
In this Thyroid Answers Shorts episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage explores the critical role your mitochondria—the true powerhouses of your cells—play in thyroid health and recovery. Too often, thyroid care focuses solely on optimizing lab values like TSH, Free T4, or Free T3. But true recovery isn't about chasing numbers. It's about understanding what happens inside your cells. Dr. Balcavage explains how cellular stress impacts mitochondrial function, how this stress disrupts thyroid hormone conversion, and why patients can still feel hypothyroid even when their labs look “normal.” In this episode, you'll learn: Why mitochondria are the missing link in thyroid recovery. How cellular stress shifts thyroid physiology away from homeostasis. Why simply adding more T4 or T3 may provide temporary relief but rarely leads to lasting recovery. Practical ways to support mitochondrial health and improve thyroid function. Whether you're on thyroid medication, exploring functional medicine, or still searching for answers, this episode will help you understand why addressing mitochondrial health is essential for lasting thyroid recovery.
What happens when too much T4 builds up in the body—and could it actually raise your risk of cancer? I'm digging into the latest studies that suggest a connection between high free T4 levels and cancer progression, and breaking down what this really means for anyone on thyroid medication. You'll hear why the issue isn't the pill itself, but the dosing, the conversion to T3, and how reverse T3 plays a hidden role in slowing down your entire system. I'll explain how T4 can mimic estrogen in certain cancers, why reverse T3 puts your body into “hibernation mode,” and the essential nutrients that can protect your thyroid and keep conversion running smoothly. If you've ever wondered whether your thyroid meds could be hurting you instead of helping—or if you want clarity on how to lower risk and finally feel better—this conversation will give you the answers you've been searching for. Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call FREE DOWNLOADS… What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take? Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? “How To” Guide For Supplements Here's your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you're “NORMAL” by your doctor. Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you're enjoying our journey together, I'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven't subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman
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Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Heather Stone, a functional medicine practitioner with 20+ years of experience helping women navigate hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. We unpack why so many women have “normal” thyroid labs but still feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck with weight—and what to actually do about it.We cover:Thyroid 101: Hashimoto's vs. hypothyroidism, and why TSH alone can miss the full pictureSmart testing: The useful panel (TSH, free T4, free T3, antibodies) and when to consider reverse T3, ferritin, Vitamin D, B12, and blood sugar markersIf it's not Hashimoto's… common “mimics” of thyroid symptoms (perimenopause, stress, poor sleep, low iron, unstable blood sugar)Nutrition that helps: Protein targets, simple blood-sugar wins, and how to experiment without going extremeTraining without crashing: How to strength train 2–3x/week and dose cardio when energy is lowSelf-advocacy: How to talk to your doctor if you feel dismissed, and practical next stepsThis is educational only—not medical advice. If you've felt unheard or confused by mixed messages, this conversation will help you build a plan you can actually follow.Links mentioned: Free Facebook Group Happy,Healthy & Lean: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid (126k members)Instagram: @drheatherstone & @personaltrainer_turoBook: Thyroid Transformation BlueprintIf this episode helps, share it with a friend—and if you're ready for coaching support, you can explore options at personaltrainerturo.com
What's the truth behind GLP medications, thyroid testing, iodine, and hormone replacement therapy—and what should you really believe? In this episode, I'm giving you my honest opinion on some of the most controversial topics in the thyroid and hormone space. From the polarizing debates around GLP-1 medications to the truth about free T3 testing, iodine supplementation, and whether HRT increases cancer risk, I break down the science, share real patient experiences, and call out the misinformation that's keeping women stuck. You'll hear why blanket “good” or “bad” labels don't work, how to know if you're using the right tests at the right time, and why iodine may be the missing link in protecting your thyroid and overall health. If you've ever felt confused by the noise online or pressured by doctors, influencers, or even friends, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to make the best decisions for your body. Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call FREE DOWNLOADS… What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take? Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? “How To” Guide For Supplements Here's your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you're “NORMAL” by your doctor. Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you're enjoying our journey together, I'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven't subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman
In this episode we discuss: Whether you should be concerned about low T3 or high glucagon on low-carb diets Whether insulin resistance is a problem of excess glucose metabolism or excess fat metabolism Whether a low metabolic rate allows you to live longer Whether high-carb diets cause overeating and insulin resistance Whether you should be concerned about glycation on a high-carb diet And much more Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-136-eric-westman-debate-follow-up-part-2-high-carb-diets-cause-insulin-resistance-overeating-and-glycation/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:02 – Isabella Cooper paper: does shifting from a low-carb diet to a high-carb diet increase inflammation? 9:12 – whether you should be concerned about low T3, low testosterone, or high glucagon on a low-carb diet 16:53 – how we know that the brain does not use fat as a fuel source 20:59 – whether a low metabolic rate on a low-carb diet allows you to live longer 25:13 –increased fatty acid oxidation drives insulin resistance 31:12 – increased fat metabolism in the heart occurs in type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and heart failure, and decreasing this fat metabolism improves cardiovascular health and insulin sensitivity 36:37 – whether babies being born in ketosis means that being in ketosis is beneficial for adult humans 40:29 – do high-carb diets cause glycation? 41:56 – low-carb diets don't eliminate blood sugar and insulin spikes 46:10 – evidence that high-carb diets don't cause chronically high blood sugar and insulin levels 49:56 – the benefits of high-carb diets on insulin resistance 55:33 – are carbs inherently addictive? do they cause overeating?
In this episode, I'm joined by endocrinologist Dr. Brittany Henderson to talk about full thyroid panels, reverse T3, and what your labs may be missing. We unpack:Why most conventional panels fall shortThe overlooked importance of reverse T3How inflammation, toxins, and gut health affect thyroid functionSteps to advocate for better careDr. Henderson's virtual practice, My Thyroid Doctor, helps women get comprehensive, personalized thyroid support across 9 states.
In this powerful follow-up episode, Jamie and Teresa dive deep into Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism, taking the conversation to the next level with a focused discussion on treatment options. If you've been diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction or suspect something's off with your thyroid health, this is the episode for you. Teresa and Jamie break down every type of thyroid hormone replacement therapy, helping you navigate the often confusing world of thyroid care:
Why do so many people suddenly start losing weight when they finally escape a toxic relationship or environment? What if your body's stubborn weight isn't about willpower, metabolism, or even food - but about stored trauma keeping you in survival mode? When you're trapped in toxic relationships or environments, your body operates from what I call chronic functional freeze. This isn't just emotional - it's a complete biological shutdown that affects everything from your thyroid function to your detoxification pathways. Your metabolism hibernates, toxins accumulate, and your body holds onto weight as a survival strategy. In this Biology Behind It mini episode, I answer practitioner Zay's excellent question about why clients lose weight effortlessly after leaving toxic situations, even without doing deep healing work yet. I break down the hidden biology keeping you stuck and why your nervous system won't let go of excess weight until it feels truly safe. You'll hear more on: Why avoiding feelings creates a biology of energy conservation and metabolic shutdown How chronic functional freeze affects your thyroid hormones - including reverse T3 that doctors rarely test The connection between stored trauma and toxin accumulation that makes weight loss impossible Why detoxification pathways shut down when your nervous system is in survival mode How toxic relationships create the same biological effects as physical toxins Why your inner operating state drives all your body systems - not individual organ problems How creating inner safety naturally eliminates coping mechanisms like emotional eating The integrated approach to clearing both emotional and physical toxins safely Whether you've struggled with stubborn weight that won't budge despite your efforts, or you're supporting someone who's finally ready to leave a toxic situation, this episode reveals why your body refuses to let go until your nervous system feels safe. I give you hope that when you address the real root - stored trauma - your body naturally returns to health.
We have the next episode in our series of thyroid-focused podcasts today. In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone, Dr. Alan Christianson, and Dr. Amie Hornaman join me to dive into medications, treatment options, personal preferences, and the fear that often drives medical decision-making. We discuss the current prevalence of thyroid-related conditions and why iodine remains a controversial topic in thyroid physiology. We also cover the role of micronutrients and the impact and symptoms of hypothyroidism, clarifying the concept of thyroid pause, and the specific lab tests required for evaluation, in addition to sharing some practical strategies. Dr. Shawn Tassone advocates for a personalized approach to thyroid treatment, often preferring desiccated or compounded medications over standard synthetics, depending on patient response, insurance coverage, and symptom relief. He also addresses the ongoing resistance within conventional endocrinology to T3-based therapies, despite clear clinical improvements in patients using them. Dr. Alan Christianson explains that the dramatic rise in thyroid disorders over recent decades is due to increased iodine exposure, particularly from processed foods, dairy, supplements, and cosmetics. While iodine is essential for thyroid function, even small excesses can overwhelm the system, triggering autoimmune responses. However, reducing iodine intake can significantly improve or even reverse thyroid dysfunction in many people. Dr. Amie Hornaman explains that optimal thyroid function is essential for overall health, and the active thyroid hormone, T3, is needed by every cell in the body. She highlights the importance of comprehensive thyroid testing to detect dysfunction often missed by standard TSH tests, particularly in women over 40 or those experiencing symptoms linked to perimenopause, menopause, or Hashimoto's. This enlightening conversation, with three leading thyroid authorities, is packed with valuable insights, so you should revisit it more than once. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Shawn Tassone On his website Instagram (Appointments: drshawntassone) Call Dr. Tassone's office: 512 956029 Facebook Connect with Dr. Alan Christianson On his website Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman On her website Facebook and Instagram YouTube The Thyroid Fixer Podcast Ep 243 Balancing your hormones and thyroid health with Dr. Shawn Tassone Ep. 154 Thyroid & Intermittent Fasting Reset: How to Normalize Your Thyroid Function with Dr. Alan Christianson Ep. 426 Thyroid Health Masterclass: Labs, Diets & Autoimmune Insights with Dr. Amie Hornaman (DCN)
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… Anonymous: Hi Dr. Cabral, My OATs test came back with normal markers for bacteria and fungus. I was on an extremely low carb diet when I took the test and was wondering if that could cause a false negative. I have taken herbal Antimicrobials and garlic in the past which sometimes eliminates the bloating and brain fog and does so within a few days but only at double doses and only working temporarily. I have a few mild chronic fungal infections, IBS, cognitive symptoms, and MCAS. Do you think the issue is more likely related to an overgrowth or intestinal permeability caused by MCAS? How should I begin treatment since I am sensitive to many supplements? My food sensitivity test unfortunately showed a false negative to all foods. Zonia: Hello Dr. Cabral, Thank you for all your insightful information! My husband has lipoma's all over his body ranging from dime size to 1/2 tennis ball. His mom has them too, but very few. He started getting them removed by the dozen and I understand they can regrow. How can we help prevent the regrowth? Also, we have twins (B/G)and are there any labs that can determine if either have the genes or how to minimize the chances they will have any? Thank you in advance! Chris: Hi Dr Cabral, regarding magnesium intake and supplemental H2: The tablets we have include 80 mg of magnesium for 8ppm H2. If you were going to rely on H2 tablets for your exclusive molecular hydrogen source, how many tablets would you take per day to maximize H2 benefits while maintaining advisable magnesium levels and not too much? Assuming 2 scoops of DNS at breakfast (50mg magnesium) + 2 Full Spectrum Magnesium caps at dinner (250mg). I've been varying from 1-3 H2 tablets/daily throughout the week. I stopped taking a scoop of your very delicious & effective Calming Magnesium before bed (300mg) in order to prioritize the benefits of Molecular Hydrogen, however, would love to add this back in if its not too much Magnesium with everything else. Thank you always. Anonymous: Hi! I have a couple questions. Might have to submit two for the length. First is about thyroid. My thyroid labs are showing normal TSH .56, low free T4 1.33, low total T3 114, high reverse T3 17.20 & TPO high at 25. Does this indicate Hashimoto hypothyroidism? Is this fixable or will I be on supplements or meds for ever? Is TPO specific to the thyroid or is this indicative of autoimmune issues in general? Im curious what even causes these issues to begin with Thank you so much! Anonymous: Hi again, 2nd question. I have a hard time gaining muscle & showing tone. I'm a petite person, and have never really shown muscle tone even in high school despite being in sports.After my third baby I lost muscle. I can tell by my body composition changes.I weigh less but look and feel like it's no muscle & more fat. A PT once was shocked at my glute weakness comparing it to the elder. If I ever take a break in exercising, for about two weeks or more I feel much weaker than before I even started, seems like my strength is decreasing rapidly if I get sedentary for even 2 weeks. Could this have an underlying cause or is this just how some of us are? Should I accept the fact that maybe I won't ever build or show much muscle tone? For reference, 33 y/o female, possible hashimotos and lipedema. 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/3488 - - - 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!
If you've ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, or off, this episode is your game-changer. In Part 2 of our conversation with thyroid expert McCall McPherson, we go beyond the basics and dive into how to actually understand your lab results, and why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed because their numbers fall within outdated, generic ranges. Maria opens up about her own thyroid test results, and McCall breaks it all down: what's truly considered optimal (not just “in range”), what your TSH, T3, and antibodies are really saying, and how understanding your labs can help you take back your energy, mood, metabolism, and more. Because when you can read your labs like a thyroid expert, you stop guessing… and start healing smarter!! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS: "Normal" isn't optimal. Most lab ranges are based on averages of unwell people, which means you can feel awful and still be told you're "fine." True healing begins with optimal, not just acceptable. Your labs are a roadmap. TSH alone won't tell the full story. Understanding markers like Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and antibodies can unlock the real reason you feel off and guide you toward real solutions. You can influence your results. Antibody levels can be improved with lifestyle changes. Tracking your labs over time empowers you to measure progress, reduce inflammation, and protect your thyroid health long-term. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa https://www.instagram.com/modernthyroid Website: https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/ Thyroid Lab Guide: https://gift.modernthyroidclinic.com/ ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
Justin Rose (-16) beat J.J. Spaun (-16) on the 3rd playoff hole to win the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scottie Scheffler (-15) and Tommy Fleetwood (-15) finish T3 with Cam Young (-11) rounding out the top 5. Join us as we run down Tommy's Sunday, spin through the rest of the leaderboard, catch you up on LIV Chicago, cover news, notes, and more. Presented by High Noon. Support our sponsors: High Noon - Suns Up! Titleist - #1 Ball in Golf Club Glove - code NLU at checkout ServPro - Like it never even happened SoFi - Get Your Money Right at https://www.sofi.com/nlu Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices