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I am so excited to bring you my friend and colleague Paul Robinson in this podcast episode to discuss the many problems with the current ways we treat and test for low thyroid or hypothyroidism. Paul also shared some of his story with us and how being undertreated for hypothyroidism basically destroyed his life. We also got into the specifics of T4, T3 and Reverse T3 to hopefully help you understand and take more control of your thyroid and health issues. And what do you do if your doctor won't help you. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments. Paul Robinson became ill with hypothyroidism in his late twenties. Over the next thirty-plus years, Paul accumulated a wealth of knowledge on thyroid and adrenal dysfunction. His scientific background enabled him to fight through the morass of misinformation and recover his health, and help many many others. At first, Paul was put on the most common thyroid treatment - Levothyroxine (also known as Synthroid or T4). However, the majority of his symptoms remained, much like they do for many on T4-therapy. Over time he became even more ill, with both low cortisol and low thyroid symptoms. This then spurred Paul to put everything he learned on paper - writing his 3 books. Paul wrote 'The CT3M Handbook' as a companion book to 'Recovering with T3' to explain more about raising cortisol levels if needed. And Paul wrote his third book ‘The Thyroid Patient's Manual'. This book covers all types of thyroid medications (T4, T4/T3, NDT, and T3). Find out more about Paul here; https://paulrobinsonthyroid.com/ YouTube - ‪@RecoveringwithT3‬ Instagram - / paulrobinsonthyroid This is the video mentioned in our conversation regarding Thyroid Treatment Issues - • Paul Robinson's Observations on Thyro... And if you would like to purchase Pauls books, you can here; The Thyroid patients manual https://a.co/d/9VwgyLx The CT3M handbook https://a.co/d/iR5Zayv Recovering with T3 https://a.co/d/1035MD3 As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. We appreciate you. :)

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 I found organic olives (after years of not eating them bc of shady ingredients) &wondering if these are ok?They're organic green olives & organic Kalamata olives in water, non-iodized sea salt, organic wine vinegar, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic oregano, organic basil. We tend to eat a lot of them in the evening with dinner (or after dinner), is that a bad time to eat a lot of olives?How many would you recommend, considering we do put olive oil or pumpkin seed oil on our plate as well? Is dinner not the right meal to eat olives considering there's fat? &food combining with olives? In one of your handouts they're in the PROTEIN section, so they shouldn't be combined with fats and carbs..? In the other handout they're in the FAT section.. please explain The Olive Mystery, ty   Adriana: Hi Dr. Cabral I did my best research I could regarding my question. Hoping you can expand on the topic. In episode 2487, you touch on the subject of drinking mushroom coffee while pregnant. You don't recommend it because mushrooms are immune modulators. Why do immune modulators Negatively impact pregnancy? Also, is it safe to drink mushroom coffee while trying to get pregnant? My mushroom coffee contains lions mane, chaga & reishi. Thank you!!   Diane: Hi Dr. Cabral I’ve been listening to your podcast since 2018. It has definitely been a positive influence on my life. I have a question about TSH test. I’m 66 years old female. Both test were taking while fasting. I did a finger-stick at 4:30 AM and then I did a blood draw at 8:30 AM, both were done in about a three week span. The fingerstick said my TSH was five the blood drawn said my TSH was 2.42. I did not get my T4 T3. Can you explain why the huge difference. With the blood drawn be more accurate thanks. Diane   Justin: I have struggled with candida since I was 25 I'm not 41 I have been checked by a doctor and she just put me on dyfucan it killed them like your said in podcast but they came back my sugar cravings are mainly at night. I got sleep apnea at 36 I know have type 2 diabetes from I believe my diet and my stress. I have lowered my a1c from 10.5 to 6.5 by eating cleaner I've dropped my blood sugars to 140s but Iâ€'m trying to completely reverse it and Iâ'm so confused on what path to go on with the candida and the type 2 eating clean and detoxing I workout everyday and I have lost weight but it's very slow when I took metformin I dropped weight fast but got off of it as I had neuropathy from it I really want coaching and some help to master this healing I appreciate anything information you can give   Selena: Can genital herpes be completely cured?   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/3012 - - - 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!  

In recent times, hypothyroidism is by no means an unknown disease for many. With most of the population having thyroid problems, what is the real problem in treating it? What are the alternatives to conventional T4 medicines? In this episode, the renowned researcher Dr. Antonio Bianco is here to share his knowledge on Thyroid and combining T3 therapy for thyroid patients.What's Covered:2:22 - Why T4 medicines like Levothyroxine alone don't work for some?12:02 - Combination Therapy13:55 - Why just TSH testing is not enough?19:16 - Why does T4-T3 conversion not happen well for some?23:50 - Reason for choosing combination therapy28:23 - Options for T4, T3 combination therapy35:28 - Other aspects of proper thyroid treatment37:53 - The Book 'Rethinking Hypothyroidism'About the Guest:Dr. Antonio Bianco is a physician, scientist, and a writer working in the thyroid field. He obtained his MD and PhD in human physiology in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and then later immigrated to the United Status, where he maintains an NIH funded laboratory. His research career has focused on how T3 initiates or terminates clinical biological steps while maintaining relatively stable plasma levels. Dr. Bianco was elected and served as president of the American Thyroid Association in 2016.*** KNOW MORE AT ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/ ***Book a call with Dr. Anshul Gupta ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/work-with-me/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anshulguptamdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/anshulguptamd

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On this week's episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we will dive into a topic that isn't talked about very often - Thyroid and an important hormone called Insulin. This interaction is not looked at very often in functional medicine circles nor in conventional circles so it is important that we have this discussion for clients suffering from thyroid symptoms so we as practitioners can help them better optimize their lives.   IN THIS EPISODE: [1:30] - Thyroid Function Tests linked to Variables in Insulin Resistance [3:40] - Conventional Medicine and Testing TSH [6:30] - Importance of Symptomatology [9:40] - Thyroid and Insulin Interactions [14:00] - Looking for Pre-Insulin Resistance Signs KEY TAKEAWAYS: 92% of the population is estimated to be in the realm of Metabolically Unwell If there is a decreased rate of uptake of glucose into the cells, it means clients can experience hyperglycemia or high levels of glucose in the blood. - That's a problem for Thyroid patients. High levels of insulin and Insulin Resistance impact TSH, T4-T3 conversion and thyroid receptor function.   RESOURCES: ReInvent Healthcare Thyroid Theme Get the Magic Questions Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training    Thyroid Revive and Thrive Thyroid Adrenal Workshop  

This video outlines how to optimize your thyroid medication so that you can get back to feeling 100%. There's no question that many thyroid patients continue to suffer with low thyroid symptoms despite taking their thyroid medication faithfully. As a result, this has prompted some thyroid patients to believe that perhaps the issue is related to the treatments for hypothyroidism. I've been getting a lot questions asking me when will new types of treatments for thyroid disease become available. Unfortunately, this type of thinking is not really the right way to look at the problem. Yes, there are a lot of thyroid patients suffering but it's not necessarily of available treatments and more an issue of how they are using those treatments. When you look at thyroid medications you will find that every single one is bio-identical to your thyroid. In other words, that means that all thyroid medications look identical to the thyroid hormone that your body produces naturally. In other words, the treatments are pretty good. The issue stems from how you take it. If you aren't feeling well then you can consider making these changes to optimize your thyroid medication: #1. Change the type of thyroid medication that you are taking. Many thyroid patients are only aware of levothyroxine and synthyroid but there are many subcategories of thyroid medication including: T4 only thyroid medications. T4 + T3 combinations of thyroid medications. NDT formulations. And T3 only medications. #2. Change how you take your thyroid medication. There are 3 different ways that you can take your thyroid medication including: Orally (swallowing your pill) Sublingually (dissolving your medication under your tongue) Injection form (taking your thyroid medication via injection) #3. Change the time of day that you take your thyroid medication. You can take your thyroid medication at different times of the day including: In the morning In the evening Splitting your dose and taking it multiple times throughout the day Alternate daily total doses of your medication #4. Change your dose of thyroid medication. Lastly, you can adjust your thyroid medication either up or down. If you do this make sure you wait at least 4-6 weeks to determine if it has worked for you! Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://apple.co/3kNYTCS Disclaimer: Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/ This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be

Is it possible to naturally increase free T3 levels? The answer is yes! There are actually two ways to do it. The first way I call the easy way. This way is easy because it involves the use of thyroid medications like Cytomel and liothyronine. If you take T3 thyroid medication then you will increase your free t3 levels. Unfortunately, it's not easy to get those medications from your doctor which is why we need to talk about the second way or the not-so-easy way! Fortunately, these things ARE within your control and are things that you can do. Why should you care? Because T3 is the most biologically active thyroid hormone and is hundreds of times more powerful than T4. Here are 6 things that you can do to increase your free T3 levels: #1. Optimize key nutrients - zinc, selenium, Guggul, anti-oxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients. These nutrients all help the T4 to T3 conversion process in various ways. #2. Improve your gut health Up to 20% of thyroid conversion occurs in the gut. Even minor gut issues may impair conversion! #3. Reduce reverse T3 levels. High reverse T3 levels may automatically reduce free T3 levels. If you can lower your reverse T3 then you will naturally increase free T3 levels. #4. Check your ferritin Low iron and low ferritin result in abnormal T4:T3 ratios. #5. Focus on liver health Improve liver health by eating vegetables that contain sulfur, cruciferous vegetables, avoid alcohol, take milk thistle, dandelion, turmeric, MSM, calcium d glucarate #6. Treat your adrenals Adrenal function is related to thyroid function. Treating your thyroid does not necessarily or automatically treat your adrenals. #7. Exercise Lastly, any type of exercise can naturally improve T4 and T3 levels! Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://apple.co/3kNYTCS Disclaimer: Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/ This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other infor

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Let's get started!    Emma: Hello Dr. Cabral, My mother has been diagnosed with Grave's and Thyroid Eye Disease. Her symptoms include proptosis in one eye, very low TSH and normal T4 & T3. Although all of her antibodies have shown very low or zero, even after repeat testing. Is there a specific imbalances or deficiencies you commonly see paired with low TSH ? What could be causing the proptosis if she doesn't have any antibodies? Could Candida be at play? What are your top recommendations for Grave's/Thyroid Eye Disease? So grateful for your support. Thank you! Anonymous: If someone is sensitive or allergic to wormwood and/black walnut, what product or ingredients would you recommend instead to be able to do both a parasite protocol and a CBO protocol? It seems like omitting the microbial balance and parapro would not achieve the best results, but I can't tolerate either of these. Even using the smallest doses and titration, I get severe stomach pain when using these supplements. I have learned so much from your podcast. Thank you for all you do! Michelle: I'm always on a quest to source the best possible animal proteins I can find. Recently I went on a search for turkey, specifically turkey slices like deli meat. I know better than to buy any grocery store deli meats so I tried searching for local pasture raised turkeys but couldn't find anything except a whole bird. Then I referenced The Cornucopia Institutes Organic Poultry Scorecard which gave me one option I could find in the stores with a 4-bird rating but on further research of that company I found they only have a special Holiday bird that qualifies for the GAP step 5 rating and all their other birds are only GAP step 3, which means outdoor access, not pasture raised. Very frustrating and I've come to the conclusion that I'll probably need to buy a whole bird and cook it myself. What I am wondering though is even with the local pasture raised farms it's normal to supplement with an organic / non-gmo feed that is a grain product. I do not eat grains due to my autoimmune history. If I'm eating animal protein that had some grain feed during it's life span does that affect me? To quote Michael Pollan "You are what you eat eats.” Melania: Yeast showed up in the stool test but not in the OAT. How is this even possible? Tina: I am a 52 year old female who loves doing bodybuilding shows every couple of years. I eat a very healthy macro-based diet with Whole Foods play on for the most part I am very healthy. I just ordered the big five and I'm excited to test my hormones. Curious how I can put on more muscle without taking steroids? How can I increase my testosterone levels naturally? Is there something I could be eating or taking to help me put on more muscle since I do strength train five days a week moderately heavy but I feel like I'm not putting any new muscle on. Thank you for everything! I think you're amazing and I appreciate you and your team so so much. Simon: Hi Dr Cabral, I know you are a big fan of high-powered blenders for smoothies and I was wondering what your thoughts were on 'vacuum'/pressurized blenders, which remove air before blending, supposedly reducing oxidation. I have to make my smoothie 2+hr before I drink it every morning so the potential to reduce oxidation is appealing, but I'd love to hear whether you think they are worth the extra money and have any recommendations? Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes & Resources:  http://StephenCabral.com/2165 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - -  Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

Links/Guest Contact Info/Freebies: Get YOUR copy of the Rock Bottom Thyroid Treatment: https://www.rockbottomwellness.com/book   Get your free 7 Day Eating plan here: https://www.rockbottomwellness.com/7-day-eating-plan   Facebook Group - Nutrition for Thyroid Health https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionforthyroidhealth/   Schedule your FREE Thyroid Breakthrough Session today by clicking here: https://p.bttr.to/3jtRIgI   SUPPLEMENT STORE: https://rockbottomwellness.ehealthpro.com/ Tiffany breaks down a 2017 Survey of over 12,000 thyroid patients and how they feel about their thyroid treatments. These patients were either on T4 only treatment, Combination of T4 + T3 treatment or natural thyroid treatment. The participants were asked to describe their satisfaction on a scale of 1-10 regarding their treatment, their practitioner and their options. The score was a 5. Females responded in a ratio of 21:1 female to male and other conditions were considered as well. Here is the link to the full study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6916129/  

Time for another round of thyroid questions and answers! If you have questions, leave them below! Have questions that you want answered? Please leave them in the comments below! I am going to try and answer your questions at least a couple of times per month. Questions in this video come from a post I left on youtube and I will draw from future questions here for additional videos. Questions answered in this video include: Q - Does Hypothyroidism cause swelling/edema? And how do you fix it? A - YES! Low thyroid function can absolutely lead to edema and swelling. The key to fixing this problem is to fix your thyroid. Not ALL cases of edema/swelling are caused by low thyroid, however. Q - How do I know if I am hyperthyroid and whether or not it's due to my medication or Hashimoto's? A - You have to be careful about how you define hyperthyroid. Taking thyroid medication may drop your TSH but that doesn't necessarily mean that you are hyperthyroid. Many patients can be low thyroid with a low TSH even though their lab tests look hyperthyroid. Q - How do I know if I have just Hashimoto's or an under active thyroid? How do I diagnose Hashimoto's? A - The key is that you must have BOTH low thyroid symptoms AND elevated thyroid antibodies. Some people have what's known as seronegative Hashimoto's but that is not common. When in doubt it's statistically in your favor to assume you have Hashimoto's. Q - Can you still have symptoms even if your thyroid lab tests are in the normal range? My doctor says no. A - YES! You can definitely have symptoms even with "normal" or "optimal" thyroid lab tests. Each person is different and thyroid lab tests should not be used without also evaluating your symptoms. Q - Can you comment on the connection between Hashimoto's and high testosterone? Is this normal? A - Most women with Hashimoto's tend to have low testosterone but some women with Hashimoto's do have high testosterone, it's just far less common. Sometimes treating your thyroid can completely improve your testosterone levels. Q - How do know what the right dose of Nature-throid is? It's hard to pinpoint what my dose should be. A - When trying to adjust your dose of thyroid medication you may find that compounded T4/T3 thyroid medication allows for finer tuning of your dose. Sometimes taking a small dose one day and then a larger dose another day can solve the problem as well. Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://www.restartmed.com/product/hy... - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ha... - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://www.restartmed.com/product/hy... See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

NP thyroid was recently recalled at the end of April due to concerns over the potency of this medication. NP thyroid was one of the remaining few NDT brands left after Nature-throid and WP thyroid were pulled off of the market for reasons last year. NP thyroid was recalled due to issues in dosing where it was found to be sub potent. Subpotency means that in certain lots NP thyroid was falling below the 10% therapeutic index set for this medication. What this is that some lots of NP thyroid contained much LESS thyroid medication and thyroid hormone than advertised. To prevent issues, these lots were voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer. The only remaining NDT brand of thyroid medication on the market right now is Armour thyroid. Is this your only option if you were previously using NP thyroid with success? Not at all. There are still several options available to you. Option #1: You can simply switch to Armour thyroid. Armour thyroid has issues, though, so it may not be the best option for everyone, especially if you've previously used it without success. Option #2: You can try to get a compounded desiccated thyroid from a compounding pharmacy. The issue with this option is that many pharmacies are struggling to keep stock right now so this option may not be available to everyone. Option #3: You can switch to a combination of synthetic T4 and T3 to replace the combination T4 + T3 in NP thyroid. This would look like a combination of Tirosint + Cytomel/liothyronine/SR T3. Between these 3 options you should find something that works for you! When will NP thyroid and the other thyroid medications be back? At this time we don't know but I will update you if any further information comes out. Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://www.restartmed.com/product/hy... - Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ha... - Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... - Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://www.restartmed.com/product/hy... See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Hypothyroidism has been rampant for decades,  and it's estimated that 90% of hypothyroidism in the United States is caused by Hashimoto's Autoimmune Thyroiditis. Hashimoto's is the single most common autoimmune disease. This podcast discusses everything about the thyroid - not just Hashimoto's. It's importance within the body, it's metabolism, the labs, the ranges, the patterns - a little bit about everything thyroid. Every cell in the body has receptors for thyroid hormone, so low thyroid can impact everything - the neurological system, digestive system, immune, endocrine, and any other cell, tissue, organ, or system in the body. The thyroid is also sensitive to changes in each of these systems, and very sensitive to environmental triggers such as endocrine-disrupting toxins. It is also the #1 target for autoimmunity. I call the thyroid  a 'puzzle' because thyroid lab testing has at least 9 important puzzle pieces we can measure, and I don't know how most primary care doctors and endocrinologists expect to solve the puzzle with only 2 or 3 of the pieces? Their goal isn't to solve the puzzle though, it's to give you the proper medication, which is often necessary and appropriate, but often the puzzle remains unsolved. In this episode I go over the basic mechanisms of thyroid function (the pituitary tells the thyroid to produce T4, T4 gets converted to T3, etc). I also discuss the important lab tests (and their functional, or optimal ranges) that you need to know, which include:- TSH- T4- free T4- T3- free T3- reverse T3- T3 uptake- TG antibodies- TPO antibodiesLastly, I discuss 3 of the 24 different thyroid patterns that I commonly see on labs, and how to identify these patterns on your own labs:- True Hypothyroidism- Pituitary Pattern-  Under-Conversion PatternMy Youtube Channel!

In this episode, Carly chats with Certified Health Coach, non-toxic living expert, and Hashimoto's patient and advocate, Carly Johnson Brawner about her journey from being diagnosed with and eventually healing from Hashimoto's disease. This episode covers: - How Carly's Hashimoto's disease first started presenting itself, what symptoms she experienced - Why she chose to change practitioners + how she found the perfect one - The healing plan that changed Carly's life - Why Carly started sharing her story through her website and social media - The diet changes Carly made to manage her disease + how she learned to cook to fit her needs - Relationship advice for when you or your loved one are going through a healing journey - Why Carly changed her Hashimoto's medication from Levo-T to a T4/T3 combination - Information about the lab tests used to diagnose thyroid disease - How the Thyroid Stimulation Hormone + Free t4 tests are used in treatment - What additional tests to ask for to get a full picture of thyroid function: T3, TPO antibodies, TG antibodies - How Hashimoto's can be misdiagnosed as hypothyroidism - What it means to live a non-toxic life + products to watch out for - Why it is important to participate in your healing, take responsibility for your health + question everything Resources: Frolic and Flow – (Austin, TX) Doing it Different Podcast @FrolicandFlow The Daily Detox 8-week course Branch Basics:15% off Starter Kits with code “carlyloveskale” Connect: IG: @carlyloveskale web: carlybrownwellness.com Carly Brawner is a non-toxic living expert, Certified Health Coach and Hashimoto's patient and advocate. She is a California native living in Austin, TX and the creator of Frolic & Flow.

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Many functional medicine providers promote the view that combination thyroid medication — including both T3 and T4 — is better than using T4 alone, or that certain ratios of T3 to T4 are preferred for better health outcomes. But is this true? In today’s podcast, I share what the research says. https://drruscio.com/thyroid-medications-debunking-dogma My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources  

Question: Guidance on what time of day it is best to take T4 and/or T3? Carrie: It actually depends if you're taking immediate release T4 or T3 especially or sustained release because T4 has a much longer half-life which is why we traditionally say to take it in the morning since it helps with energy and metabolism and all those things. Although I do know some people choose to take their T4 at night before bed. But T3 has a very short half-life, and so what I'm finding is some practitioners are now doing what's called a sustained release T3. They take their T3 and it helps sustain longer throughout the day, or they will take their T3 twice. They'll take it in the morning and then they'll sort of take it again in the mid-afternoon. Now, if you're taking a combination T4/T3 such as Armour or Nature-Throid, you can't get the sustained part. I do know some people who will take their Armour or their Nature-Throid in the morning, and then they will take in additional dose of T3 in the early afternoon like an extra, whatever it is, 2.5 or 5 micrograms of T3. This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2019/10/19/ask-us-anything-hormones-dr-carrie-jones-may-10-2019 If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a ====== DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice. PLEASE NOTE: As a result of the COVID-19 crisis and the time I am committing to staying on top of relevant research, as well as the high volume of questions I receive, it may take me extra time to respond to questions here. For an up-to-date list of where I respond to questions most quickly, please see the contact page on chrismasterjohnphd.com. ======

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ So, the question: Do I like Synthroid? The answer is yes! Synthroid (and levothyroxine) still have a lot of value even though many patients don't necessarily do well on them. Before you call me a pharmaceutical shill, realize that we need to be even-handed in our discussion of thyroid medications. There ARE some people who do well on Synthroid (even if they are the minority). Why don’t people like Synthroid? #1. Their dose is probably not right (they are taking too little) You can push up free T3 and total T3 by increasing your dose. But if you dose based on your TSH you will almost always be underdosed. #2. It’s one of the most widely prescribed medications in the world People have had bad experiences on it #3. Doctors are often dismissive of concerns over Synthroid Do you have to change thyroid medications to feel better? Not necessarily. In fact, there are minor changes you can make to feel better very quickly. Some patients do VERY well on T4 only (these patients include those who are super converters). Some people have no problem taking T4 and turning it directly into T3. What should you do if you are on levo/Synthroid and not feeling better? #1. Dose based upon your T4/T3 and reverse T3 level (NOT your TSH) #2. Switch to a different brand of T4. #3. If you are Synthroid try levothyroxine. #4. If you are on levothyroxine try Synthroid. #4. If you’ve tried both then switch to Tirosint or Tirosint-sol. #5. Try the 50mcg tablet of Synthroid/levo and dose based on that Clean up your gut and diet. Take supplements to support thyroid function (see the list below). Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone production and conversion: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3-conversion-booster/ - For hair loss: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-hair-regrowth-complex/ - For weight management: https://www.restartmed.com/product/gut-bomb-350-billion/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/functional-fuel-complete/ - For gut health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ultra-biotic-x100/ - For energy and adrenal health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/power-b-complex/ I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Elle Russ chats with Paul Robinson about his latest book The Thyroid Patient’s Manual.  Paul is a thyroid patient who became ill with hypothyroidism in his late 20s. He was eventually able to recover using T3-only replacement therapy. He has written 2 other books: Recovering with T3 and The CT3M Handbook.  At first, Paul, was put on the most common thyroid treatment - Levothyroxine (also known as Synthroid or T4-only). However, the majority of his symptoms remained, much like they do for many on T4-therapy. Over time he became even more ill, with both low cortisol and low thyroid symptoms. Paul saw many endocrinologists and doctors as he got more desperate and worried. During this time, he was told, "You will have to live with it”, “You have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome", "You cannot have a thyroid issue, as your thyroid results are within range".  Even though  these statements were nonsense, Paul was written-off by the medical profession. Eventually, he realized that he had to figure out what was wrong himself. Natural dessicated thyroid (NDT) did not help him. T4/T3 combinations did not help him. The struggle over many years cost him his career and damaged his relationships. He had lost all of his thirties and some of his forties on this struggle. Paul got well by using T3 on its own - with no T4 at all. He calls this T3-Only treatment. He developed  a safe and effective protocol for using T3 (Liothyronine) and developed a way of raising cortisol levels if needed. Paul has now been taking T3-Only (T3-monotherapy) for over 20 years and has worked with thousands of hypoththyroid and low cortisol patients. He knows that every individual thyroid patient needs a solution that suits him or her. With good clinical judgment, and all the available thyroid treatments, there is no reason for anyone to stay unwell for a long time on poor thyroid treatment. When this happens it can seriously affect someones's life. Paul wrote his third book The Thyroid Patient’s Manual to help any patient, whether they merely suspect thyroid disease, or are already under treatment that may not be going well. It covers all types of thyroid medications (not just T3). It is also consistent with recent research findings, regarding thyroid diagnosis and treatment and will help patients and doctors alike. The new book has been described by Thyroid UK as ‘essential reading’ for all hypothyroid patients and it has been awarded 5 star reviews by most readers on Amazon. Its main goal is to provide enough information to enable a thyroid patient to get well as fast as possible.  SELECTED LINKS: Paul's website: http://recoveringwitht3.com Paul on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/recoveringwitht3),  Twitter (https://twitter.com/RWT3Paul)  YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/RecoveringwithT3/videos).

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ You can use the link above to download your free PDF version of this video. You can also find the tips listed below: #1. Look for doctors trained in integrative medicine using this search tool (Note that not all doctors on this list will be willing to use NDT and/or T3) #2. Look for doctors trained in functional medicine using this search tool (Note that not all doctors on this list will be willing to use NDT and/or T3) #3. Look for doctors trained in anti-aging medicine using this search tool (Note that not all doctors on this list will be willing to use NDT and/or T3) #4. Use google to search for “compounding pharmacies near me”, once you have a list of pharmacies call them and ask if you can have a list of doctors that prescribe bio-identical hormones or T4/T3 medications or NDT (natural desiccated thyroid). You can then try to visit doctors on that list. #5. Look for doctors who have a blog and write on it frequently. #6. Look for doctors who have written books on the thyroid. #7. Use facebook support groups and ask for patient references (You can find these by searching for facebook groups in your area or in general) #8. Contact advanced laboratory testing centers and ask for a list of doctors who utilize these tests (advance laboratories include: Genova Diagnostics, DUTCH hormone testing, Great Plains Laboratory) #9. Call local offices of endocrinologists and/or primary care physicians and ask the front desk if the doctors prescribe T3 (Cytomel or Liothyronine) and/or Natural Desiccated Thyroid like Armour thyroid. #10. Look for doctors who have certifications in anti-aging medicine, bio-identical hormone management, integrative medicine, and functional medicine in your search. Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone production and conversion: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3-conversion-booster/ - For hair loss: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-hair-regrowth-complex/ - For weight management: https://www.restartmed.com/product/gut-bomb-350-billion/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/functional-fuel-complete/ - For gut health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ultra-biotic-x100/ - For energy and adrenal health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/power-b-complex/ I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

This is my breakdown of the verywell health thyroid survey which went out to over 800+ thyroid patients. This survey is full of very interesting and relevant results which can potentially help guide thyroid treatment in the future. This survey was NOT done by me but this video is my commentary and opinion on the survey. You can find the entire survey and results directly at this link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/survey-finds-doctors-are-failing-thyroid-disease-patients-4583130 The main takeaways from this survey include: #1. Regarding thyroid treatment with thyroid medication, only 6 percent of people felt completely satisfied with only 1 in 5 people (or 20%) feeling completely unsatisfied in their treatment. #2. No matter how many years they have been getting treatment, only 35% of thyroid patients claim that they have gotten better. #3. 45% of people in this survey have been receiving thyroid treatment for over 10 years. The results of this survey clearly show that the current hypothyroid treatment paradigm is failing patients, but why is that? I think one of the main reason has to do with how doctors (and even patients) look at hypothyroid treatment. The majority of this treatment focuses on T4 thyroid medication (which over 90% of patients in this study are taking) and reliance upon TSH testing. My own personal experience suggests that about 90%+ of patients feel great when they are taking combination T4 + T3 thyroid medication. Learn more about my thoughts and opinions on this survey in this video and blog post. Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone production and conversion: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3-conversion-booster/ - For hair loss: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-hair-regrowth-complex/ - For weight management: https://www.restartmed.com/product/gut-bomb-350-billion/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/functional-fuel-complete/ - For gut health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ultra-biotic-x100/ - For energy and adrenal health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/power-b-complex/ I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

The TSH is probably the most standard way to test for thyroid dysfunction but it's certainly not the most accurate way. There are at least 5 different conditions which, if present, can alter how reliable the TSH test really is. These conditions include: #1. Low T3 syndrome. - The first condition is low T3 syndrome. People with this condition have low levels of free T3 or total T3 but their free T4 and TSH may stay relatively normal. Free T3 should take precedence because it is the active thyroid hormone. #2. high TSH but normal T4. - Many people look at the TSH reference range and think that if they fall anywhere on that range that they are "normal". The problem is that this reference range includes people who aren't 100% healthy. Instead of using the standard reference range look at a tighter range which is less than 2.0. #3. Partial thyroidectomy with falsely normal T4/T3. - If part of your thyroid has been removed or radiated with radioactive iodine then the remaining portion must enlarge to try and satisfy the demand for thyroid function. This process causes changes to cellular sensitivity as your body attempts to produce enough thyroid hormone. People in this situation can have a normal TSH even though they are clearly hypothyroid. #4. Elevated TPO antibodies. - Those with Hashimoto's have elevated antibodies to their thyroid which causes inflammation and damage to the thyroid gland. These patients can have a normal TSH for a long time even though they are clearly hypothyroid. #5. D2 genetic mutations. - Certain genetic mutations can reduce how effectively you convert T4 into the active thyroid hormone T3. Up to 15-20% of people have this genetic mutation which can cause symptoms if you develop hypothyroidism. Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone production and conversion: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3-conversion-booster/ - For hair loss: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-hair-regrowth-complex/ - For weight management: https://www.restartmed.com/product/gut-bomb-350-billion/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/functional-fuel-complete/ - For gut health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ultra-biotic-x100/ - For energy and adrenal health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-adrenal-reset-complex/ + https://www.restartmed.com/product/power-b-complex/ I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

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

This question and answer will focus on a blog post about natur ethroid. Naturethroid is an NDT medication which contains T4 + T3 thyroid hormones. Many people believe NDT is one of the best medications, and this video addresses some of the issues that people have when starting this medication. Questions include: - How to deal with hair loss on naturethroid - How to transition from T4 to NDT - How to deal with side effects from NDT - And more... Hey guys! I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. I take a personalized/functional medicine approach to management of conditions. I'm not accepting patients but you can learn more and get plenty of information on my blog! You can learn more about high-quality supplements that I create (and personally use) here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ More information, including links to literary studies, in the video and the full blog post, can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/naturethroid/ You can find more general information on my site here: https://www.restartmed.com/ If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care. Do you have any topics or video ideas? Please say so in the comments below!

Naturethroid is a form of natural desiccated thyroid which means it contains both T4 + T3 thyroid hormones. Many patients report a reduction in hypothyroid symptoms plus weight loss when switching from T4 only medications like levothyroxine and synthroid over to NDT like naturethroid. In this video I am going to go over the complete guide to using naturethroid including: + Why naturethroid is better than levothyroxine + Who should consider switching to naturethroid + How to correctly switch from your current thyroid medication over to naturethroid + How naturethroid may help you with weight loss + How to get naturethroid + What to do if naturethroid isn't working for you + Why you should use caution in using this medication if you have Hashimoto's + How to deal with heart palpitations when switching to this medication + Naturethroid vs armour thyroid And more... Leave any comments you have below or check out the full post on my site and leave a comment there. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/naturethroid/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Host Elle Russ sits down with longtime friend and Paleo Thyroid Solution Cara Haun. Cara was mistreated with Synthroid (T4-only/Levothyroxine) for hypothyroidism by an uninformed endocrinologist for eight years, and during that time suffered from miscarriages, asthma, a variety of food and other rare allergies—along with weight gain, depression, and severe exhaustion. Finally, another doctor (a D.O.) tested her thyroid properly and took an in-depth vitamin/mineral/antioxidant blood test. The results were shocking. The D.O. discovered Cara not only had Hashimoto's disease but that due to her endocrinologists's failure to diagnose her properly—combined with medical mistreatment over eight years, Cara had developed the immune profile of someone who had just gone through chemotherapy! Cara immediately ditched her endocrinologist in favor of a new doctor who started her on a compounded T4/T3 hormone combination, along with supplements, to support her drastically low mineral and nutrient levels. Cara's health was finally restored, hypothyroid symptoms vanished, her allergies and asthma disappeared, and she has been thriving ever since. However, despite losing the hypo weight and remaining slim and trim—Cara was still a chronic cardio, grain-eating sugar-burner. Two years ago, she went primal and the experience has changed her life in profound ways. Aside from the benefits and joys being a fat-burner, Cara has experienced even more improvements in her health and life...most significantly, a drastic reduction of her Hashimoto's antibodies due to the elimination of grains.