Podcasts about thyroid health

Explore Dr. Eric Balcavage's revolutionary insights into thyroid health, cellular stress, and the misunderstood root causes behind hypothyroid symptoms.Dr. Jen Pfleghaar speaks with Dr. Eric Balcavage, a nationally recognized educator and founder of a functional medicine clinic, about "The Thyroid Debacle." They dive deep into why both conventional and functional medicine often misinterpret thyroid symptoms, delaying diagnosis and leading to mismanagement. Dr. Balcavage explains how chronic stress triggers an adaptive response at the cellular level that mimics hypothyroid symptoms, long before the gland itself is damaged. Learn about the cell danger response, why blasting the body with thyroid hormones can backfire, and how to truly address the root causes of hormonal and metabolic dysfunction.Dr. Eric Balcavage owns and founded Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is a licensed chiropractor, author of The Thyroid Debacle, and host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. Dr. Balcavage is a nationally recognized speaker on thyroid dysfunction, cellular health, and metabolic disorders. His work centers on identifying stress-induced adaptations in the body that drive chronic illness, especially hypothyroidism and autoimmune conditions.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericbalcavage/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericbalcavage PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME:Instagram :: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmomYouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

In this empowering episode of Menopause Reimagined, host Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, is joined by thermography expert Kathryn Speer. They discuss breast health for women in perimenopause and menopause, as well as dental and thyroid health. If you're dealing with fatigue, dense breast tissue, fibrocystic lumps, or want a tool in addition to mammograms, this episode is for you.Topics Covered:Why thermography detects issues BEFORE they become diseaseHow your liver, lymph, and hormonal shifts affect your breastsSurprising truths about bras and breast movementTools you can use at home (like dry brushing and vibration plates)The shocking link between root canals and breast inflammationWhy breast self-exams matter now more than everLinks:Advocating for Your Health: Early Detection & Breast Cancer Awareness with Erin Glynn: https://youtu.be/Gxx1r9JGzzMKathryn's Clinic in New Brunswick: https://www.facebook.com/ThermographyClinicNB Vibration Plate: https://amzn.to/3HRNNvM https://breastcancerconqueror.com/Find a Thermography Clinic near you: https://thermographyclinic.com/ Menopause and Thyroid Health with Danielle Meitiv https://youtu.be/5-I0V9jp2BM The Toxic Tooth: How a Root Canal Can Make You Sick: https://amzn.to/4l2i8pVSend us a text ✅ Fill out our surveys

In this rewind episode, Roni Jai sits down with functional medicine expert Dr. Ailina to unpack the powerful connection between thyroid health, perimenopause, and inflammation—three major factors that impact women's health during midlife. You'll learn how gut health, hormonal changes, and chronic inflammation can influence symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings. Dr. Ailina also shares key insights on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), nutrition strategies, and the importance of self-advocacy in medical settings—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Whether you're dealing with a thyroid condition or just feeling “off,” this episode offers the tools and language to help you advocate for the care you deserve.

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Nayan Patel, compounding pharmacist to discuss the impact of perimenopause and menopause on thyroid issues, explore various thyroid medications, and emphasise the importance of building a solid foundation as well as dealing with the tricky 'pointy-end' sex hormones!00:00 Introduction to Thyroid and Hormonal Health02:51 Understanding Thyroid Medications05:54 Exploring Compounded Thyroid Solutions08:45 The Importance of Stress Management11:56 Diet and Insulin's Role in Hormonal Health15:00 Practical Stress Management Techniques18:04 The Interplay of Stress, Diet, and Hormones25:50 Managing High Stress and Sleep Solutions26:46 The Toxicity of Insulin and Its Effects27:55 Dietary Recommendations for Insulin Control31:29 Understanding Hormonal Changes in Women36:12 The Role of Hormones in Menopause41:49 Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Hormonal Support47:41 Understanding Hormonal Patterns and Menopause48:53 The Importance of Early Hormone Treatment50:41 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Types and Methods52:23 The Role of Compounding in Hormone Therapy54:41 Finding the Right Doctor for Hormonal Health56:36 The Need for Specialized Knowledge in Hormonal Treatment58:48 Managing Hashimoto's and Hormonal Balance01:01:14 Glutathione and Thyroid Health01:03:58 Addressing Symptoms: The Importance of Basics01:06:40 Resources for Further Learning and SupportDR. NAYAN PATEL is a sought-after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom-develop medication for their clients and design a patient-specific drug and nutrition regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEOs, and physicians themselves. He recently published his first comprehensive book, The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy. After 11 years of clinical research on the master antioxidant, glutathione, Dr. Patel and his team developed a patented technology to deliver Glutathione topically, changing the game on how best to absorb GSH systemically. Connect with Dr Patel:centraldrugsrx.com or aurowellness.comhttps://www.instagram.com/Aurowellness/Let's Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.⭐️  WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Hannah Davis (@rooted.with.hannah), a Registered Dietitian and certified meditation teacher who specialises in women's health, hormones, and autoimmune conditions. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's while navigating early motherhood, Hannah shifted her clinical nutrition practice to focus on uncovering the deeper root causes of symptoms like fatigue, cycle irregularities, and PCOS. We dive into how nervous system dysregulation often underlies hormonal imbalances and why functional testing, mineral status, and emotional safety are crucial for true healing. From decoding PCOS types to understanding thyroid antibodies and the connection between trauma and calcium retention, Hannah offers a deeply integrative and compassionate lens for supporting women on their fertility and healing journeys. This conversation is packed with practical tools and fresh insights—don't miss it! Key Takeaways: PCOS is not just about ovarian cysts—it's a metabolic and inflammatory condition with many root causes. Nervous system regulation is foundational for hormone balance, digestion, and fertility. Functional lab testing (like Dutch and HTMA) reveals hidden patterns traditional labs may miss. Excess calcium in tissues may indicate trauma or over-supplementation with Vitamin D. Diet, stress, sleep, and gut health all influence autoimmune and hormonal symptoms. Guest Bio: Hannah Davis, RD (@rooted.with.hannah) is a Registered Dietitian and certified meditation teacher with advanced training in functional nutrition, lab testing, and spiritual psychology. She specialises in supporting women with hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, and chronic fatigue through an integrative approach that blends clinical science with deep nourishment and nervous system healing. After navigating her own health challenges postpartum, Hannah now helps women reclaim their energy, resilience, and sense of safety through 1:1 coaching and group programs at Pivot Nutrition Coaching. She's especially passionate about working with mothers, self-healers, and cycle-breakers who are ready to feel like themselves again. Links and Resources: Follow Hannah on Instagram Visit the Pivot Nutrition Coaching website Book Mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk   For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com  To learn more about ancient wisdom and fertility, you can get Michelle's book at: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility  The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/  Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/  Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. ------------- Transcript: # Audio: TWF 340- Hannah [00:00:00] [00:01:00] Welcome to the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. I'm Michelle, a fertility acupuncturist here to provide you with resources on how to create a wholesome approach to your fertility journey. **Michelle:** Welcome to the podcast, Hannah.  **Hannah:** thanks for having me. **Michelle:** So I'm very excited to have you on. We're gonna be talking about a lot of really cool topics, but before we get started, I always like to start out with kind of like an origin story and learn how you got into the work that you're doing.  **Hannah:** Yeah. I am a registered dietician. I've been mainly practicing medical nutrition therapy for the last 10 years in a more clinical setting. And you know, and then [00:02:00] I became a mom. I have two. One's almost eight, you gotta say almost eight. And the other one's, and the other one's nine. So they're really, they're really young and I, you know, working at the hospital part-time and I started noticing. **Hannah:** My own symptoms of, of things that just felt like off. And simultaneously I was also becoming more interested in learning about more integrative functional nutrition. And so that really led me down. It, it started off as, oh. A way for me to kind of figure out what was going on with me, because of course, like so many of my, the clients I work with now you know, you go to the doctors, you ask for some labs to be done and they just say, oh, you're absolutely fine. **Hannah:** You might just be stressed. You're stressed out, you're a young mom. Of course it's normal to feel exhausted all of the time and stuff like that. So, I just was like really interested [00:03:00] in doing more digging and so I, we got some training in advanced lab testing and more like integrative functional nutrition. **Hannah:** And so. From there I was able to figure out what's going on with me, and I, I actually have an autoimmune condition. It's called Hashimotos. And so that really affects, you know, your, your energy levels, your, your gut health, your immune system obviously is involved. So I, it was so incredibly validating and it really excited me. **Hannah:** I was like, I feel. If I can figure out a way to use advanced lab testing and combine that with my. More of my more clinical, you know, expertise and combine that together to really like, help women feel empowered about how to support their health and, and how they feel and their showing up in their lives every [00:04:00] day. **Hannah:** And so it just really, really excited me. So that's kind of what got me started with that. And then I, I pivoted towards, towards that about three years ago started my own virtual practice working more in like the women's health space. So like hormones, gut health, autoimmune conditions. **Hannah:** And then I, as I was doing more of that work, I was like, okay, there's. I'm seeing a common theme here. These women at their root, cause a lot of the time is nervous system dysregulation. And I got really. Tired of just saying over and over again. You know, you need to manage your stress a little bit better. **Hannah:** I wanted to be able to give them so much more than that. And obviously I knew that from my own journey. I really had to integrate that. And so, but I wanted to like, figure out how to help my, my clients integrate that. So then I became a certified meditation [00:05:00] teacher. And spent a year studying spiritual psychology, which is like a blend of Eastern ritual and practices with western psychology. **Hannah:** That, yeah. Yeah, yeah. So now I really like to supplement my, programs with giving my clients tools on how to regulate their nervous systems as well. And so, we'll, you know, you know, it's more of like life coaching almost. And then maybe we'll integrate some, some things like, meditation or breath work together. **Hannah:** It really just depends on what the, how the client wants to be supported. So  **Michelle:** Awesome.  **Hannah:** Yeah.  **Michelle:** You know it's interesting 'cause I  **Hannah:** Yeah. **Michelle:** an episode on. Nervous system. Really the vagal tone and  **Hannah:** Yes. **Michelle:** there's a link with a weaker vagal tone and things like endometriosis or  **Michelle:** PCOS, and I thought that was just fascinating. [00:06:00]  **Michelle:** So, yeah, I'd love to really kind of dig deep on all of these things. So just for people listening and they're kind of like hearing nervous system for the first time. 'cause well maybe they've listened to my podcast, maybe not when I talked about the nervous system. But what should people, like, explain the nervous system, explain how the nervous system ties into certain conditions. **Hannah:** I mean, that's a very, like, that's pretty broad because it's like, you know, it really depends on what. **Michelle:** the nervous system like tie into certain conditions?  **Hannah:** I don't know what condition it doesn't, honestly. Uh, the more, the more I get like deep in the weeds with this, so, you know, a lot of my clients we, you know, so I am typically working with people with autoimmune conditions and hormone. I balances gut health, that kind of stuff. And I, you know, I would say the nervous system impacts all of those areas [00:07:00] because ideally, especially when we're talking about women's health and like hormones, things like that we really just want to create safety in the body, right? **Hannah:** So that we can. Manufacture hormones and ovulate naturally and things like that. So, and then, you know, inflammation's another, another piece of that. It really just, it's a great way to, like, it just connects to everything right. **Michelle:** Yeah, well the vagus nerve is incredibly important when it comes to gut health. the stronger the vagal tone, the better the vagus nerve, the better. It's able to lower inflammation in the body.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** fascinating and interesting. And so what are some of the things that you do suggest for people. they wanna regulate their nervous system and support that aspect.  **Hannah:** So First of all, I think it's important to just figure out what are the systems for that client? What are [00:08:00] the systems that are working for them and what's not? And really get really honest about that. And then, you know, it could be something like starting a. **Hannah:** Very doable meditation practice or some breath work like before, before meals, right? Getting into rest and digest me activating that vagus nerve so that we can digest our food properly. So it really just depends on what is feels a lot most aligned for the client and, and is doable for them. But also I think another big piece of this, which is not really talked about often is eating for blood sugar balance. **Hannah:** Because even like blood sugar swings throughout the day can cause fluctuations in your mood and your anxiety and cravings and all, all of, and even inflammation as well. So  **Michelle:** that  **Hannah:** like a whole body [00:09:00] approach. Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** It's such a good point. And I remember like looking into this and researching like just really the gut brain connection and. And it's interesting 'cause you can see it really go both ways. So if you have imbalanced gut microbiome that can ima impact your brain and your mood and your state and your emotions. **Michelle:** And it actually is linked with certain emotional um, imbalances or like mental disorders. It's really fascinating. And then they found. On the flip side that people who meditated for many years, like Tibetan monks, they had a really vast microbiome that was a lot more enriched and had a lot more diversity. **Michelle:** So it's really fascinating how you really can literally get it at both ends or either end.  **Hannah:** yeah. Like I tell my clients all the time, if you're breathing into your shoulders, the majority of the time it's gonna signal, [00:10:00] or that's gonna signal to the brain that you're in fight or flight. So it's gonna send all the blood to your extremities. It's not gonna be sending the blood to, you know, your, your GI track and your, you know, your organs there. **Hannah:** And so. it's gonna be a lot harder to digest your foods, whereas if you are really taking these deep breaths into your belly, it's sending all the blood there. And that's, that's a, and I mean, I often get skipped, you know, people are just like, no, just gimme a, just gimme a meal plan. I wanna feel better. **Hannah:** I wanna lose weight, or I wanna, you know, but it's like, you really gotta think about not just what you're eating, but how you're eating, like what your nervous system state is. You know, when you're, when you're eating food.  **Michelle:** That's so true. It's  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** true. And it was funny 'cause I was reading about that and it was one of the things to do is just stand. This is why they say like, don't drive and eat at the same time. Because when you're driving naturally, you're gonna be in a little bit more of a fight or flight or kind of ready for anything and. Also just to kind of throw it out [00:11:00] there, it's not bad to be in that state, in that sympathetic state. It's part of life. It's just that sometimes you need that and then sometimes you need the other. But what you're saying is so true, like it's actually like becoming mindful of getting yourself into that state and maybe  **Michelle:** doing those exercises to get yourself in more parasympathetic state, which is more of  **Michelle:** the rest and digest, so that you're priming your body when you do eat. To digest better. So I think  **Hannah:** Yeah. Of course, and, you know, if you're digesting better, you're absorbing nutrients better, which is gonna impact your energy levels, your mood, your hormones, everything. So yeah, there really, I feel like the more I get into it, the, more I see that there really isn't an aspect of our health, our med, our metabolic health, everything that is not touched by, your nervous system. **Michelle:** Yeah, it's really fascinating. I like, the more I dig into this, the more I'm just like so [00:12:00] amazed at how Willy, you know, it's the nervous system is kind of like this wiring of like. Information.  **Michelle:** It's almost like information that kind of signals to your body, all kinds of different states, but especially that safety. **Michelle:** I agree with you. You know, when you, when you feel safe, you can be more creative. And what does that mean really in the body fertility and it also regeneration growth.  **Michelle:** So yeah, it's pretty cool,  **Hannah:** Yeah. And I mean, hormones, that's how hormones work too. They're just chemical messengers in your body. **Michelle:** right? and so talk about PCOS, 'cause I know that you work with P-C-O-S-A lot just to cover. 'cause I think of people don't really understand it fully because it is you know, there's so many different types of PCOS and people get confused and sometimes people show PCOS symptoms, but then some doctors, and we don't know if they're just not like looking. Thoroughly into it. Dismiss it. Oh, that's not PCOS. So  **Hannah:** Right.  **Michelle:** that and just kind of, **Hannah:** Yeah.  **Michelle:** [00:13:00] it is,  **Hannah:** Okay, well, we'll just start what, like, so what is PCOS? So PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome. So a lot of people get confused by that right off the bat. They think, oh, so that mean I have cysts on my ovaries. Does that mean that I have it? So it's actually not a physical ovarian condition, like of the presence of cyst, but it's rather a hormonal condition and it's a, what I like to call a spectrum condition. **Hannah:** You know, 'cause there's different varieties and there's different root causes. It's important to understand, first of all what kind of PCOS you have and what the root causes are which is why we, we use functional lab testing in practice. But but yeah, I think a lot of women often it's like a long confusing road full of mixed messages of like just lose weight advice,  **Michelle:** Yeah,  **Hannah:** [00:14:00] you know. **Michelle:** really thin. PCOS patients, so that's where it can get so confusing for  **Hannah:** Right, right, right. And so, A-P-C-O-S isn't in an ovarian condition, you know, what exactly is going on? I mean, in a nutshell, it's basically, blood sugar issues plus inflammation, plus genetic susceptibility, which is going to lead to the ovaries to begin to produce large amounts of androgens. **Hannah:** So, you know, and I say genetic susceptibility because, you know, just because you have like insulin sensi or insulin resistance or diabetes, that doesn't mean you automatically are gonna get PCOS. Some people just have really sensitive ovaries right. And so they're, they're going to develop the, the condition, so I like to talk to my clients about well first of all, we start by running some tests [00:15:00] to find out, you know, what what their root causes are. And then we're gonna really go deep with, you know, working on the blood sugar issues with the inflammation, real food strategies lifestyle interventions, things like that. **Michelle:** One of the things that I find is pretty common just in my own practice, is that. **Michelle:** there's a huge link of gut imbalance  **Michelle:** or, you know, gut microbiome  **Michelle:** imbalance and inflammation, you know, that is part of the contributor to the inflammation and can really impact PCOS conditions.  **Hannah:** Yeah. Because you know, if we, if that inflammation in the gut is going unchecked you know, that's also gonna drive that insulin resistance even more.  **Michelle:** Yeah.  **Michelle:** what are some of the tests that you do for PCOS? Functional  **Hannah:** Well, yeah. Well, first of all, I, I like to start with a Dutch test. It's a, have you heard of [00:16:00] Dutch? The Uhhuh? Yeah. Oh, you do? Okay. Yeah. So I would run a Dutch you know, so that we,  **Michelle:** out just for people  **Hannah:** yeah. Yes, **Michelle:** I've never heard of it before. So it's dried urine testing for comprehensive, or I forget  **Hannah:** it's a Dr. It's a. Yeah, yeah. Dried urine test for comprehensive hormones. I know I used to think, oh, it's of Dutch, like it's from the Dutch, like, you know, but it's just an abbreviation.  **Michelle:** right, right.  **Hannah:** But yes, it's a very unique way to look at hormones. 'cause traditionally before this test was available, you would have to rely on blood work for hormones. **Hannah:** And, you know, saliva for cortisol, which is okay, but it's just not great. So this test really helps us get a lot more specific, a lot more personalized, and helps us get some answers that would probably. Be left unanswered if we were just, you know, looking at, at blood work alone. So, you know, it's gonna tell us, you know, give us a snapshot [00:17:00] of all three sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone. **Hannah:** It's gonna show us how they're being metabolized in the liver. And then what I really like is it looks at your cortisol awakening response. So someone is struggling with sleep, mood, energy levels. Things like that that could also be driving your symptoms and, and your inflammation as well. So I, mm-hmm. **Michelle:** cortisol is your friend in the morning.  **Hannah:** Yes. Yeah. Yeah. And then I like that it also has that organic acid test at the end there, which some of those other markers are gonna be important for looking at, for hormone production. So it's nice if they include that. So I, I like to do a Dutch, I also like to do HTMA testing, which stands for hair tissue mineral analysis. **Hannah:** Because, you know, you know, when we're looking at hormones it's, you know, we, we also wanna be, look thinking about minerals too because and not just like, our minerals through blood [00:18:00] work, but more on a cellular level. Like what is the body doing with those minerals? And how is your body utilizing them? **Hannah:** Are they even getting up into the cell? So, and we can, you know, you know, minerals, they impact hormones, which means they're gonna impact PCOS. So I like that one too. And it's like a little, it's a, it's a nice way to, I like it 'cause it's, it shows your body's like, it's like a blueprint. It shows you your stress pattern. **Hannah:** know how your body is using minerals after you've maybe gone through a season of. Really high stress and you know, the fertility journey too is so stressful on its own that I'm like, yeah, let's look at what your body does with all this stress and how we can really like, you know, deeply nourish your body and, you know, make it feel safe for ovulation. **Michelle:** Yeah, I know that there's a lot of minerals that you can't really test in blood and for example, magnesium. That's a **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** one to test for. So does this test for magnesium as well, like all [00:19:00] minerals or,  **Hannah:** yeah, yeah. It looks at all of the minerals. Specifically the ones that I'm gonna be focusing on. The minerals that impact PCS would be magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron selenium iodine. So, you know, and in a nutshell, you know, these, these minerals. they can exacerbate insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, oxidative stress, which is important for like egg quality, sperm quality, things like that. **Hannah:** So women, get your men to your partner.  **Michelle:** Yes.  **Michelle:** So, so this is a hair test.  **Hannah:** yeah, it's a hair. They're using just like a teaspoon amount of your hair to analyze the mineral content in your tissues. **Michelle:** Fascinating. I know they've done those for like heavy metals and, and just testing the  **Hannah:** Yeah, yeah,  **Michelle:** I haven't heard of the mineral testing yet.  **Hannah:** yeah. And this, yeah. And this test does include heavy metals and we look at, mm-hmm.  **Michelle:** heavy metals. Oh, [00:20:00] okay.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** it's really high. Just like for people that don't have symptoms sometimes I almost feel like it's like high for everybody.  **Hannah:** The heavy metals. Yeah. Yeah. You know, and  **Michelle:** somebody who's not, who doesn't have like,  **Hannah:** yeah, and I mean, we we're exposed to heavy metals all of the time. It's, you know, it's, there's, it's kind of impossible to get around it, you know? It's in our food, our water, the soil, you know. And so my approach is, you know, we might see like an acute. **Hannah:** Exposure to the heavy metals. But what we wanna see is that you, you're able to detox and excrete those heavy metals safely. You know, that's why, you know, we have our detox organs, our liver, right? And so if I ever see those metals like pushing into the tissues, it's just a really good indication that, hey, your liver needs some. **Hannah:** Some attention, like we need to work on supporting that. And also working on not just our [00:21:00] detoxification organs, but our drainage pathways. So like our lymphatic system you know, making sure we're having daily bowel movements that we're sweating all of that. All of that stuff. Yeah.  **Michelle:** Yeah. **Michelle:** for sure. I think that that's key is really detoxifying, and I think that it, you had a good point. You mentioned the word safely because  **Michelle:** that can be an issue, like if you detoxify too harshly. I'm really big on that, especially when you're trying to conceive and you're actively trying, you definitely don't wanna do something that's so strong that it actually circulates more toxins in your bloodstream.  **Hannah:** That's right. Yeah. **Michelle:** So they have like binders, right? Or things  **Hannah:** Yeah, That is one approach for me. I rarely will do like a heavy metal detox with somebody. I will just wanna work with them on, you know, first the foundational things of, are we optimizing the gut health, the, you know, the liver function are we getting those drainage pathways [00:22:00] open? **Hannah:** Because your body should be able to do all that on its own if it's, you know, optimal. but I mean, if someone's already doing like a gut protocol or something with me, then yeah, they, they'll be taking like those types of supplements and then it'll, it'll still act on the heavy metals and things like that, as. **Michelle:** Interesting. So, what are some of the nutrient and lifestyle interventions specifically that you would do for PCOS? Or have you seen, because I, I do know that  **Hannah:** yeah.  **Michelle:** different types, so that could  **Hannah:** Yes.  **Michelle:** the type,  **Hannah:** Yes. Yeah. **Michelle:** the things that people should kind of like look out for, think about?  **Hannah:** Yeah. Yeah. So the first step is, is gonna be improving the quality of your food choices. So, you know, removing inflammatory oils, added sugars a lot of like processed, like ultra processed carbohydrates and, you know, with chemical and artificial additives. Things like that, you wanna replace them with whole real foods. **Hannah:** It's really that simple.  **Michelle:** Yeah. I [00:23:00] know,  **Hannah:** Yeah. Yeah. And then also, you know, the goal is to eat a sufficient amount of carbohydrates to promote ovulation, but while still focusing on those whole real. Food sources, like starchy veggies fruits and then unprocessed whole grains and legumes.  **Michelle:** So really from natural sources,  **Michelle:** complex car carbs. So it's not like simple carbs, not white, you know, avoid those like.  **Hannah:** Yeah. Right. So you, and you would want to make sure you're getting adequate amount of carbohydrates, but you know, if we're also dealing with insulin resistance, then we also need to be talking about you know, maintaining adequate calorie intake and just aiming for. Balance across all the macronutrients. **Hannah:** So, you know, we're pairing those carbohydrates with good quality sources of protein and healthy fats. And, if you're eating a more whole food carbs diet like. Your carbs are coming [00:24:00] from fruits like, and like root vegetables and things like that, then those foods are naturally gonna have more fiber in them, which is also gonna help with things like insulin resistance. **Hannah:** And then I would also be focusing on gut nourishing foods, like, bone broth probiotics from fermented foods, cultured. Products. And then lots of prebiotic fibers. So it also just making sure you're eating a wide range of, plant fibers. Like we're not just eating the same, spinach every day. **Hannah:** You know, let's really mix that up. Maybe like arugula, kale, you know. So that would be the where, where I would start with foods strategies. And then for lifestyle I would be really focusing on exercise. This is a really crucial tool in repairing insulin sensitivity and managing blood sugar levels. **Hannah:** So first I would just focus on increasing your daily movement. So, you know, maybe try tracking your steps. And then maybe you would wanna consider adding in some resistance [00:25:00] training and some short hit style workouts. Since those really show the most metabolic improvements. In general I would avoid, I would avoid like, really long duration cardio on a regular baseball basis, since that's like very stressful on the body. **Hannah:** So exercise is number one. Stress management is key. I know we've already kind of touched on that a little bit. You know, that's a big piece of hormonal. Balance balance since the, your adrenal health, you know, has the ability to impact the function of your sex hormones. I would just evaluate the sources of your stress. **Hannah:** You know, I like to think of it like a bucket, like a stress bucket, and we have all these different inputs pouring in. Some of those things we can't really remove, but some things we can, you can control your nutrition and your sleep quality. You know, you can maybe work on energetic boundaries, right? **Hannah:** Maybe you wanna include things like meditation or [00:26:00] journaling, acupuncture, right? Those are all really nice ways to support yourself. And then sleep. Sleep is also like so major. That's when you know when you're, you can get good quality sleep at night. That's when your, your body's repairing tissue. **Hannah:** And it, it has a lot to do with your hormones, like in like your like your hunger hormones, those ones and then also like cortisol, melatonin, things like that. Everything that just keeps all of the systems working together smoothly. So, yep. Do you. **Michelle:** of sleep. There's a, there like a lot of times we'll increase sugar cravings 'cause you want that quick energy. So  **Hannah:** Yes, **Michelle:** that's one example of how that can impact  **Hannah:** exactly. Yeah. Yeah. If you have like one poor night of sleep, it increases your hunger hormone levels pretty significantly. So we'll see that that issue popping up time and time again. Yeah, so.[00:27:00]  **Michelle:** yeah. And I also have heard, in some  **Michelle:** of like go, literally pivot into autoimmune and how you can address that in the case of Hashimoto's? **Michelle:** 'cause it is so prevalent and a lot of people have it. The first thing that I say is, cut out gluten, corn, and dairy and soy if you can. Now, I always say if you can't do all of them, at least cut out the gluten entirely and talk to us about like what you've done and what you've found to be helpful. **Michelle:** 'cause it is something that if you catch early, you really can sh shift a lot just from diet alone.  **Hannah:** Oh, yes. Yeah, and I've helped. Hundreds of women with that. Exactly. Just you know, we [00:28:00] see, I've seen different stages of, Hashimoto's. You know, so if it's like, you know, stage one where we're seeing the presence of antibodies and maybe they have symptoms, maybe they don't. A lot of those women typically will present with like subclinical hypothyroidism. **Hannah:** So like their thyroid labs look fine. But they're like, I, feel tired all the time. I'm constipated. I can't lose weight, you know? So the first thing I would start with is kinda getting ahead of things with, 'cause the majority of your immune system is in your gut. So I would be doing a GI would run a stool sample, a GI map and see what's going on there. **Hannah:** Because there's different things that could be driving. That immune response. Yeah. It could be coming from things in the diet like gluten. And that test certainly will show us if you're having an immune response to gluten. So in those cases, I would have those clients cut, cut that out. And some people they, they don't, they don't run the test and they [00:29:00] cut out gluten, but they just feel better without it. **Michelle:** See that a lot.  **Hannah:** mm-hmm. I do too. Just kind of anecdotally. I was just gonna say that I think it is because of like, what, what they're spraying on our crops.  **Michelle:** Yeah, **Hannah:** Yep. know that it can impact hormones like big time, that's  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm.  **Michelle:** one for sure.  **Hannah:** Yeah. So, and then, you know, obviously if there's a inflammation or like leaky gut.  **Hannah:** You know, we're gonna wanna address that anyway because that could be driving that immune response and making your symptoms worse, making the antibodies levels worse, right? So I really wanna just get ahead of it with the gut number one. **Hannah:** And then I like to do mineral testing as well, since so many minerals, not only impact PCOS, but they impact your thyroid.  **Michelle:** That's a huge  **Hannah:** Yes, selenium. This is a common thing that I see. I'll see really high amounts of calcium in the [00:30:00] tissues. And that's gonna block your thyroid hormone from getting up into the cell. **Hannah:** So like maybe their thyroid panel looks great, but that, or they're already taking a thyroid medication, but they're, they feel like it's not doing anything for them. I'm like, look, you have a lot of calcium in your tissues. And so like, that's your thyroid hormone's not even getting up into the cell. So of course you wouldn't feel an impact there. **Hannah:** And that also is. **Michelle:** actually? What causes that? Calcification?  **Hannah:** So, I typically see that from over supplementing with vitamin D. So, that will pull the calcium out of the bone and teeth. And put it into the tissues. Yeah. A lot of people get put on vitamin D by their doctor, like maybe they had low levels at one point, and then their doctor never talked to them about weaning off of the vitamin D. **Hannah:** They just kept taking it.  **Michelle:** too high. Yeah.  **Hannah:** Yeah. Or they'll start them off like a really high dose, like I've seen like 50,000 units of, of vitamin. Yeah. [00:31:00] And they, and they just keep taking it like, then they're never told like, Hey, you're actually supposed to tapered off of that after a couple months. I've also seen an influx of people on vitamin D, zinc you know, ever since the pandemic. **Hannah:** So they just kept taking it and they don't know how that's impacted their. Mine. So, so yeah, that's one culprit. I, I'll see. The other thing that I notice, and this is pretty prevalent in the autoimmune community is, and I don't think it's talked about a lot, is significant trauma and certain types of trauma. **Hannah:** It, it's like we call when we see this pattern on an htm. It, we call it a calcium shell where the calcium and the magnesium levels are really high in the tissues. And then we are like really depleted in things like potassium and sodium and other secondary minerals. And it's kind of like the body's way of shielding itself from feeling [00:32:00] big, like feeling really big emotions. **Hannah:** So like a lot of these clients, I, I'll talk to them about this and they have such a flat effect, like with the then we start moving the calcium out of the tissues and then they become, they're, it's like they really need more emotional support throughout that process. It's very interesting. I'm about to actually do an HTMA on myself. **Hannah:** It's been a couple of years, but I've just gone, I'm grieving my mom right now and I, yeah, and it's just been a really rough couple of months. I've just been just going through the motions and kind of in that, like taking care of her, taking care of my girls. Like just everything that we've gone through leading up to this point. **Hannah:** And I'm like, I am so curious to know what's going on with my minerals right now. I would not be surprised if I was having calcium going into my tissues. 'cause I believe that's what was my pattern last [00:33:00] time I ran the test a few years ago. So.  **Michelle:** Oh, that's interesting.  **Hannah:** It's like, yeah, this is my, my unique pattern, you know, so I see that a lot with Hashimoto's and yeah, and, and it's interesting because that pattern, like the high calcium in the tissues and the low potassium, that's really really common with like thyroid stuff in general because, you know, first of all, that calcium's blocking the thyroid. **Hannah:** Hormone from getting up into the cell. It's also gonna be blocking insulin signaling. So there is gonna be a lot of blood sugar swings, and that's gonna be driving the inflammation, making that worse. And then the low potassium, well, you know, potassium is needed for thyroid function as well. So, I see that pattern a lot with that population and it's so fascinating. **Hannah:** And I would just say like, I wouldn't say it's like. It's more like anecdotal, right? Like and you probably see that too in your practice. Yeah. Yeah.  **Michelle:** For different things, not this [00:34:00] specifically, but Yeah. **Michelle:** I mean, you see a lot of that and that's, that matters just because studies are very expensive to have and you can't  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** rely just on studies. You have to really rely on data in general, like your own experience  **Hannah:** Oh, absolutely. **Michelle:** there's so much information that you can get just from that. And then, couple of things. One of the things is, I know that Zyme has been shown to really help, it's an enzyme, it's a pro oleic enzymes that break apart, like fibrous tissue. So I'm curious to  **Hannah:** Oh **Michelle:** if it would help with excess calcium or, you know, deposits because it, it works to break down  **Hannah:** yeah,  **Michelle:** really needed in the body.  **Hannah:** yeah. Yeah.  **Michelle:** up.  **Hannah:** Yeah. That is interesting. Yeah, because when we see, usually the calcium in the tissues is also associated with things like restless leg syndrome, kidney stones, gallstones, all that stuff, you know, because it's just calcification of the tissues. [00:35:00] Right. What I do is I'll get, if that person is, has actually been on vitamin D what I'll do is I'll say, okay, let's just pause on the vitamin D and then I'll get them on, a form of vitamin K two that will target that calcium in the tissues and, and bring it, redirect it back to the bones. So we'll do that for several months. And if that person's still concerned about their, their vitamin D levels and say, let's just get that checked, you know, and depending on where you're at with that, you, you either, you know, probably need supplementation time from time to time, or maybe just during the winter, right? **Hannah:** But it's not a long term. You know, supplement for you because of this pattern, this pattern that you typically have. **Michelle:** Another thing that I was gonna mention is, we were talking about like, antibodies.  **Michelle:** I remember, One of my patients mentioning she had like a, 'cause I was talking to an REI and I was gonna have him, I had him on the podcast and so she had some questions and she had a very low amount of [00:36:00] antibodies that are considered normal. And he said no, because the presence of any antibody, and that's what's crazy to me.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm.  **Michelle:** normal in labs  **Hannah:** Yeah. Well, yeah. Yeah. The reference ranges for conventional labs or like in more like conventional healthcare settings. They're not, they're designed to show like if you have a chronic disease or not. Not necessarily if you're optimal. Right. Like thriving, you know? **Michelle:** have any, even if it's like minute, it means that there's an autoimmune, like  **Hannah:** Right. And.  **Michelle:** your thyroid.  **Hannah:** Yeah, and I mean, my first thought is like, and just because I've worked in that arena for so long, is I think it's just because they need to have a diagnose, a diagnosis for a chronic disease, number one, so that they can build insurance and blah, blah, blah.  **Michelle:** Yeah, yeah, yeah.  **Hannah:** So they typically can't treat you. They can't, they [00:37:00] technically can't treat you. **Hannah:** Like they don't really run on a, it's more of like a sick care model. It's not really, they can't really treat you for like prevention. Right. That's not like that that's not how insurance companies work. So, I think that that's, that's my theory on that. But, you know, but to, to answer your question, yes, I, I see, low levels that aren't considered Hashimoto's,  **Michelle:** Right?  **Hannah:** but I would label that early stages or stage one, and I would say, let's work, let's, let's order GI Map. **Hannah:** Let's look at what your minerals are doing like that impact your thyroid. Let's just, just start helping you feel better right away so that we can go into remission. I would much rather my client like, just go ahead and work on those things instead of waiting until it's like, you know, now we're seeing tissue damage, you know, and there's a lot of practices. **Hannah:** I don't,  **Michelle:** it if it's early enough, like, but if it's  **Hannah:** yeah.  **Michelle:** really like far gone,  **Hannah:** Yeah. It can, and I don't know if you've run [00:38:00] across this a lot in your practice or with your clients, but I've been told a lot of times that they weren't even able to request or see a specialist or an endocrinologist, I guess, until they were able to see tissue damage. And it's like, wouldn't you wanna just prevent the tissue damage? **Michelle:** crazy to me. Yeah.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. Yeah, so I'm, you know, I just like to get on it like right away, even if it's like, you know, your antibodies are like five, you know?  **Michelle:** yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Really low, but still,  **Hannah:** Yeah. Really low. Yeah. It's worth working on. Yeah. **Michelle:** I had actually just recently, I had a case where her TSH was like five and she's young, she's in her twenties. And I'm  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm.  **Michelle:** not normal.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** just a little abnormal. **Michelle:** But that's not a little abnormal for try somebody trying to conceive.  **Hannah:** Yeah.  **Michelle:** and under. So if you  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** the thing. If you go to a general doctor or even an ob, they are a little more general in women's health.  **Hannah:** Yeah. **Michelle:** they're not going [00:39:00] to look at it the same way as an REI is gonna look at it, which is a reproductive endocrinologist and they're gonna  **Hannah:** Right.  **Michelle:** it a completely different perspective.  **Michelle:** Yeah, so it's, so those things I think a lot of people just don't realize and they're going in and they get the wrong information or they don't get like the full information and many years go by and it's kind of like, you know, that's why it's so important to really get ahead of it. **Hannah:** Yeah, absolutely. I think you're, you're worthy of feeling better, you know, if, does it have to be something that's chronic or.  **Michelle:** Right.  **Hannah:** Like full on disease state before just feeling better. **Michelle:** Yeah, for sure. So for people who, you know, are curious and wanna learn more about what you do,  **Michelle:** um, what are some of the things that you offer online? Where can people find you? I.  **Hannah:** So for people who are wanting to work one-on-one with me or maybe just start off with [00:40:00] a consultation or some have some labs done you can find me at through Pivot Nutrition Coaching. So the website is pivot nutrition coaching com. And then if, for my social media, I'm on Instagram with Hannah. **Michelle:** Awesome. I'll have all the notes anyway. If anybody like is curious or wants to know exactly how it's written out or find the link, you can find those on the episode notes. So Hannah, thank you so much for coming on today. It was a great conversation. I love really digging deep on just what goes on with these conditions that so many people hear about that are trying to conceive, but they don't really understand it. **Michelle:** And I think. There's so much power and knowledge and understanding and kind of like going beneath the surface. So I think this is one of the things that I like to do on the show is really to educate people on like really what's going on. So you've really shared some great, valuable information, so thank you so much, Hannah.[00:41:00]  **Hannah:** Thank you so much for having me and I, I think that this is such an important, important conversation to have and a valuable platform, so it's really an honor to be here. And hope we can chat again soon. **Michelle:** Thank you.         

Why did I struggle to get pregnant after my gallbladder was removed?”“Could my thyroid issues be connected to liver or bile flow?”If you've ever asked questions like these, this episode will bring clarity and empowerment.

In this episode, host Brad Burrow welcomes Melissa Campbell, nurse practitioner and founder of Intelligent Health, and her partner Brian Price to discuss the transformative power of personalized healthcare. Melissa shares her journey from overcoming childhood health challenges to working in cardiology and COVID response before founding her practice, where she focuses on holistic, individualized care. Brian adds his personal story of transformation—how Melissa encouraged him to address his health, uncovering severe hormonal imbalances. With a plan that included hormone optimization, dietary changes, and exercise, Brian regained his energy, confidence, and passion for life. Together, Melissa and Brian explore key topics such as the benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy, the dangers of untreated insulin resistance and thyroid dysfunction, and the flaws of a profit-driven healthcare system. They emphasize the importance of being proactive health advocates and share how addressing hormone imbalances can unlock true wellness. This inspiring conversation offers insights and actionable advice that could change the way you approach your health. Don't miss this powerful episode!

In this episode of Real Integrative Medicine, Dr. Jordan Robertson and Dr. Alan Christianson discuss the complexities of thyroid health, particularly focusing on subclinical hypothyroidism. They explore the discrepancies between conventional and integrative medicine approaches to thyroid diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the risks of over-treatment and the importance of understanding thyroid function. The conversation highlights the role of iodine, the significance of watchful waiting, and the potential for patients to improve their thyroid health without medication. Dr. Christianson shares insights from his extensive experience and research, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of thyroid health and treatment options.----Dr. Alan Christianson is a board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist specializing in thyroid health. A New York Times bestselling author, his works include The Hormone Healing Cookbook and The Thyroid Reset Diet.Dr. Christianson was the founding president behind the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians and has trained thousands of doctors worldwide in natural thyroid care.He frequently appears on major national TV shows such as Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show, and his expertise has been featured in publications like Women's World and Natural Health.----Dr. Jordan Robertson is a leader in naturopathic and integrative medicine. She is dedicated to evidence-based healthcare and founded The Confident Clinician, which empowers practitioners with up-to-date research and practical tools. With over 15 years in clinical practice and experience teaching at McMaster University's Health Sciences program, she bridges the gap between research and real-world application.Follow Dr. Jordan on Instagram----Do you ever wish there were a knowledge base built just for you?Have you searched for a resource that supported you so you could focus on what really matters for your business?The Confident Clinician is the ONLY medical knowledge base built for integrative practitioners.Over 750 clinician members have simplified their patient care by using our knowledge base and exclusive members-only education.Our knowledge base and clinical topics are updated on an ongoing basis and, and we offer exclusive members-only courses that support you, whatever your clinical focus.Ready to be supported in your work?Learn More About The Confident Clinician HereLearn More About The Magic is in the Visit Webinar Series Discover The Confident Clinician's 5-Day AI Smart-Search ChallengeIf you're a clinician and you're loving the content of the show, I'd love to invite you to subscribe to our clinician-focused free magazine called The Stacks. The Stacks offers research focused articles, editorials and opinion pieces on business and practice and unlocks some of our best Confident Clinician content every month.Subscribe to The Stacks Here----Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Heather Stone discusses the Thyroid Transformation with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]   Podcast Highlights Understanding Thyroid Transformation with Dr. Heather Stone   In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz hosts Dr. Heather Stone, a leading functional medicine practitioner, to discuss thyroid transformation. Dr. Stone shares her insights on the rise of autoimmune hypothyroidism, the role of toxins and stress, and the importance of a comprehensive approach to thyroid health. She outlines the seven pillars of her Thyroid Transformation Blueprint, emphasizing the need for extensive testing, customized care, and ongoing support. The discussion also covers dietary guidelines, the impact of GLP-1 agonist drugs, and the importance of balancing thyroid hormones without overmedication. Listeners are encouraged to join Dr. Stone's Facebook group, ‘Happy, Healthy, and Lean,' for more resources and support.   00:27 Meet Dr. Heather Stone: Thyroid Transformation Expert 01:34 Understanding Autoimmune Hypothyroidism 01:59 The Role of Toxins and Stress in Thyroid Health 04:28 Initial Patient Assessment and Comprehensive Testing 07:13 The Connection Between Autoimmunity and Thyroid Issues 10:45 Detailed Lab Testing for Thyroid and Blood Sugar 16:27 Managing Thyroid Hormone Treatments 20:52 The Impact of Environmental Factors on Thyroid Health 24:24 Functional Medicine vs. Traditional Approaches 26:47 The Potential Effects of GLP-1 Agonist Drugs on Thyroid 27:51 Side Effects and Concerns of New Medications 28:46 Impact of GLP-1 Medications on Insulin and Weight 30:39 Strategies for T4 to T3 Conversion 32:03 Nutrient Support for Thyroid Health 32:38 Managing Free Radicals and Insulin Resistance 35:23 Seven Pillars of Thyroid Transformation 41:51 Dietary Guidelines for Thyroid Health 50:07 Connecting with the Community and Final Thoughts     ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Heather Stone is one of the top Functional Medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years experience and she has helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. She published a book, Thyroid Transformation Blueprint, available through Amazon. Her website is ReverseMyCondition.com. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as

In Episode 7 of the Thyroid Answers Shorts hypothyroidism podcast, Dr. Eric covers the Thyroid Hormone - GLP-1 Trap. Are you struggling with weight gain, blood sugar issues, severe constipation, and crushing fatigue despite having "optimized" thyroid labs? You might be caught in the GLP-1 trap. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage reveals the dangerous cascade that occurs when we override the body's protective mechanisms with thyroid medications and GLP-1 drugs. What You'll Learn: How GLP-1 (the body's natural metabolic coordinator) depends on proper thyroid function Why thyroid allostasis is protective, not pathological The metabolic mismatch created when forcing "optimal" labs during cellular stress How T4 and T3 medications can worsen GLP-1 signaling in allostatic states Why combining thyroid "optimization" with GLP-1 drugs creates a perfect metabolic storm The shocking truth about where your body gets glucose when both sources are blocked Warning signs you're trapped in this dangerous cycle Key Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: The Thyroid - GLP-1 Trap 1:58 - What is GLP-1 and how it regulates metabolism 4:06 - How T3 supports GLP-1 production in homeostasis 6:58 - Thyroid allostasis: Your body's protective response 10:08 - Why "optimized" thyroid labs don't fix the problem 13:24 - The metabolic trap: Where does glucose come from? 16:03 - Warning signs you're caught in this cycle 17:04 - The solution: Addressing root causes, not forcing optimization Key Insight: When GLP-1 medications block glucose intake and production in someone with thyroid allostasis (who can't efficiently burn fat or produce ketones), the body turns to muscle catabolism and inefficient metabolic pathways, leading to muscle wasting and worsening fatigue despite "better" labs. This episode challenges both conventional and functional medicine approaches, showing why restoration trumps optimization every time. Perfect for: Anyone on thyroid medication not working as expected, those with hypothyroidism considering GLP-1 medications, functional medicine thyroid patients, and practitioners who want to understand the deeper metabolic connections. Remember: Your body isn't broken - it's adapting to protect you. The solution isn't to override these mechanisms, but to address what's driving your body into this protective state. www.drericbalcavage.com

If you're managing a thyroid condition—especially hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's—you're probably already paying close attention to your meds, your food, and your stress levels. But today, we're diving into something that might not be on your radar yet...It's a supplement called NAC—short for N-acetyl cysteine—and it may just be the powerful sidekick your thyroid has been waiting for.Can taking NAC be beneficial for those struggling with Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism? Find out in this episode. What you'll learn:What is NAC?What is glutathione?What are the health benefits of NAC?Is NAC beneficial for thyroid health?Are there food sources of NAC?How can you supplement with NAC?What are the side effects of NAC?Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/supplementing-nac-benefits-thyroid-healthAbout Paloma Health:⁠⁠Paloma Health ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. Become a Paloma Member:https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul but what happens when your vision starts to fade? How do you keep seeing the world with hope and clarity?This episode is a Save My Thyroid Health audit with our guest, Malka, who opens up about her ongoing battle with thyroid eye disease. She talks about her challenges, unexpected setbacks, and the constant search for solutions. We also talk about the lifestyle changes she's made, the risks of different treatments, and the tough choices she faces while fighting to preserve her vision. Malka's story sheds light on the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward when your health feels unpredictable.Tune in and find new perspectives on living with chronic eye issues.Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Episode Overview2:05 - Podcast Intro2:37 - Introducing Malka and Her Concern3:15 - Thyroid Symptoms After Pregnancy5:29 - Vision Decline After Cataract Surgery5:38 - Swollen Optic Nerve and Vision Worries6:08 - Losing Vision in One Eye6:45 - Trying the AIP Diet for Eye Health8:35 - Managing Hyperthyroidism and Gallbladder Issues9:00 - Gallbladder Health and Bile Metabolism10:26 - Cataract Surgery and Thyroid Eye Disease Connection13:46 - Weighing Medication Options for Thyroid Eye Disease15:15 - Natural Approaches vs. Steroid Treatment18:28 - Adapting Diet and Exercise for Eye Health19:05 - Managing Exercise with Thyroid Fluctuations19:40 - The Importance of Vitamin D and Omega-3 for Thyroid Health20:38 - Finding Omega-3 Sources Despite Dietary Restrictions21:03 - Exploring Plant-Based Omega-3 Alternatives21:33 - Testing Omega-3 Levels and Selenium Dosage Considerations22:15 - Adjusting the AIP Diet for Thyroid Health22:57 - Supplements to Reduce Inflammation and Oxidative Stress25:56 - Identifying Dietary Triggers: Coconut Milk Sensitivity26:46 - Beyond Diet: Managing Autoimmunity and Reducing Toxic Load28:18 - Importance of Testing Thyroid Antibodies for Autoimmunity29:19 - Recommended Tests and Natural Supplements for Thyroid Health30:27 - Episode Wrap-Up30:58 - Podcast Outro31:19 - Conclusion and Final TakeawaysMentioned In This Episode: Dr. Eric Osansky's WebsiteSupplementsFree resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto'sHave you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

In this episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I talk about one of the most overlooked threats to your health today: unstable fats—especially the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) found in industrial seed oils.While sugar, stress, and environmental toxins often get the blame, these hidden fats are silently fueling chronic illness, metabolic dysfunction, and low energy—even for those eating “clean.”I break down:

Are you wide awake at 3 or 4am—and staring at the ceiling wondering why you can't fall back asleep? You're not alone. Over 50% of adults experience disrupted sleep, and for many—especially women—it's a nightly struggle.But what if the true reason behind those restless nights isn't stress, screen time, or snacking…What if it's your thyroid?In this eye-opening episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I discuss the surprising connection between thyroid dysfunction and middle-of-the-night insomnia.If you're sick of being exhausted, moody, or anxious after poor sleep—and traditional solutions haven't helped—it's time to look deeper.Don't miss this episode that could change the way you think about sleep, stress, and thyroid health.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Liver Care™ https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-liver-care • Accelerated Thyroid® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-thyroid-supplement • Accelerated Ancient Salt® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-ancient-salt-4-oz Not sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇

Could the stuff in your tap water be messing with your thyroid?I'm breaking down the truth about fluoride, including the synthetic kind added to our water and toothpaste, and how it could be harming your thyroid health. We'll talk about why this industrial byproduct, which was once used to suppress overactive thyroids, might be disrupting your hormones right now. Plus, I'll show you how to test your fluoride levels and explain why this is especially important if you have Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism.If you drink water or brush your teeth, you need to hear this. Press play now.Episode Timeline0:00 - How much should you worry about fluoride and thyroid health0:08- The difference between natural fluoride and what's in your toothpaste0:36- How fluoride became rat poison and a thyroid disruptor1:44 - 14 years fluoride-free with zero cavities1:59 - My daily routine to minimize fluoride exposure2:25 - Have a sweet tooth but still avoid fluoride2:37 - Iodine's surprising role in lowering fluoride levels3:59 - The test that shows your fluoride and halide levels4:50 - Why I avoid tap water for more than just fluoride5:24 - Final thoughts on fluoride and your overall health6:16 - Episode Wrap-Up 6:22 - Podcast OutroFree resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto'sHave you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

In this insightful episode of the Accelerated Health TV & Radio Show, join host and certified supplement expert, Sara Banta and special guest Dr. Amie Hornaman aka The Thyroid-Fixer as they delve into the complex world of combining supplements with thyroid medication. Discover how to incorporate supplements into a thyroid medication regimen and gain valuable insights into optimizing your health. Dr. Hornaman shares practical tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and evidence-based strategies for achieving optimal thyroid function.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Accelerated Thyroid® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-thyroid-supplement• Thyroid Fixxr https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/thyroid-fixxr• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine• Accelerated Ancient Salt® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/scalar-saltNot sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

Join The Conception Connection  The Conception Connection    If you're constantly exhausted, always cold, and your cycle feels off—but your thyroid labs are “normal”—this episode is for you. Many women are told everything looks fine, yet hidden thyroid imbalances may be silently affecting ovulation, hormone balance, and your ability to get pregnant. In this episode, we'll break down: Why “normal” thyroid labs aren't always enough The connection between thyroid health and ovulation How low thyroid function can influence fertility  Signs your thyroid may be struggling (even if your labs say otherwise) Natural ways to support your thyroid for better fertility If you're navigating unexplained infertility, irregular cycles, or hormone imbalance, don't overlook your thyroid—it could be the missing link and there is natural solutions available!   Rise + Source from Frequense Rise and Source   Grab the FREE Unexplained Infertility Masterclass Masterclass   Grab the Free Checklist: Fertility Checklist and Guide   Let's connect on Instagram: @fruitfulfertilityco   Let's do HTMA together! The HTMA Bundle

Are all iodine supplements created equal? Absolutely not — and most of them are doing more harm than good.In this episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I break down the shocking truth about iodine supplements:✅ The differences between molecular iodine, potassium iodide, and nascent iodine✅ Why your thyroid (and whole body) may be starving for the right form of iodine✅ What to look for — and avoid — in your iodine supplement✅ How iodine impacts metabolism, energy, detox, and even immunity✅ The most effective, bioavailable form that gets results without toxicityWhether you're struggling with fatigue, thyroid issues, or detox symptoms, this episode will help you choose the right iodine to transform your health.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Ancient Salt® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-ancient-salt-4-oz  Not sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

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In this episode of Healthily, Nicola speaks with fertility-focused nutritional therapist Alison Hall to explore the sensitive and emotional topic of fertility after miscarriage. With empathy and expertise, Alison shares a wealth of practical, empowering insights—ranging from nutrition and lifestyle guidance to the often-overlooked role of thyroid health. Whether you've experienced loss, are supporting someone who has, or want to better understand fertility, this episode offers tools, tests to consider, and—most importantly—a message of hope and ownership.   One-to-One Nutritional Therapy  Hormone Insights & Support Service Liberate Food Freedom Course Nutrition Practitioner and Student Mentoring Groups Website | Facebook | Instagram

If you've been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, chances are you may be confused as to where to begin.    On today's interview with Dr. Eric Osansky, we dive into natural and practical strategies for managing your thyroid health, what tests you should request from your doctor if you suspect you have a thyroid condition, and hope for those who have already been diagnosed!  Connect with Dr. Eric Osansky:  https://savemythyroid.com/podcast-2/ https://savemythyroid.com/book/ https://savemythyroid.com/youtube https://savemythyroid.com/newsletter   If you'd like improve communication at work or at home, or just understand yourself better, click here: https://lisalouimpact.com/chat  To get in the waitlist for my next WOWWW Mastery, click here: https://lisalouimpact.com/woww/  Want to understand patterns of your own behavior & that of those you live or work with? Email me and we'll schedule a discovery call! Lisalouimpact@gmail.com For more energy: use code LISALOU: https://lisaloufitness.com/beets  Go grab my new Glutes to Boots workout at a great price…yours to keep! https://lisaloufitness.com/glutestoboots/  Hair regrowth supplement: https://lisaloufitness.com/hairgrowth  Bone Broth protein that tastes like chocolate donuts! https://lisaloufitness.com/bonebroth   For my go to whey protein shake, use code lisalou(lowercase) for a discount: https://lisaloufitness.com/legion  Also, be sure to follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisaloufitness/   On FB: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.arendell

Tired of being told your thyroid is “fine” when you know something's wrong? This episode is for you. Dr. Andrea McSwain unpacks why normal labs don't mean optimal health, the truth about Synthroid, and how adrenal burnout could be dragging your thyroid down. We'll walk you through the labs your doctor probably isn't running—and what they actually mean. Inside: The difference between TSH, T3, T4, and Reverse T3 Why Synthroid (T4) may not be working for you How stress, gut health, and inflammation affect conversion What symptoms signal deeper dysfunction—even with “normal” labs

In episode 6 of Thyroid Shorts, I cover the connections between mental health and thyroid physiology. Topics covered in this episode include: Your state determines how your thyroid hormone works The reasons your thyroid and mental health are inseparable The stress-thyroid loop Action steps to improve mental and thyroid health If you want access to my free Emotional Fitness Assessment, DM "Emotion" to my Instagram account, @drericbalcavage, and I will send it to you. website: https://drericbalcavage.com/ IG: @drericbalcavage  

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Carrie Jones—functional hormone expert and lab testing educator—for a powerful conversation every woman needs to hear.We dig into the real reason so many women are dismissed by their doctors despite feeling exhausted, foggy, bloated, or just “off.” Spoiler: it's not you—it's the outdated, surface-level lab work. Together, we expose why “your labs are normal” is often a dangerous misdiagnosis and what deeper testing can reveal about your hormones, metabolism, and risk for breast cancer.Dr. Carrie Jones is a globally respected leader in functional hormone testing and education. A naturopathic physician and clinical expert in women's health, Dr. Jones helps both doctors and patients decode complex hormone and metabolic patterns for real answers and lasting healing. Follow Dr. Carrie Jones at @dr.carriejonesIn This Episode, You Will Learn:“Normal” labs don't mean optimal healthConventional testing often misses critical hormone markersVitamin D can be low—even if you live in the sunCholesterol changes during menopause can fuel symptomsStatins may raise your risk of diabetesInsulin resistance is a major (and often missed) breast cancer risk factorThe DUTCH test can reveal what your doctor never testedGut health and cortisol rhythm impact your entire bodyJoy, routine, and food choices all matter for longevity

In this episode of the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, Rachel and I discuss the critical relationship between thyroid health and pregnancy. We explore the importance of optimising thyroid hormone levels for fertility, the challenges faced by those struggling with infertility, and the necessary steps to take once pregnant. Rachel shares insights from her new book, The Positive Thyroid Pregnancy Book. Topics covered/time stamp00:00 Introduction to Pregnancy and Thyroid Health09:31 Optimizing Thyroid Levels for Fertility20:24 Navigating Infertility and Support Systems26:13 Managing Thyroid Health During Pregnancy29:45 Self-Advocacy in Thyroid Health During Pregnancy31:19 Monitoring Thyroid Levels and Medication Adjustments32:50 The Need for Information on Thyroid Conditions34:03 Navigating Information Overload in the Digital Age35:27 Birth Preferences and Planning for Delivery39:28 Understanding Birth Options with Thyroid Conditions43:20 The Reality of Birth Plans and Unexpected Outcomes46:48 The Impact of Lifestyle on Thyroid Health50:21 Dietary Changes and Gut Health for Thyroid Management57:28 Holistic Approaches to Parenting and Self-CareRachel Hill is the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning thyroid patient advocate, writer, speaker and author behind The Invisible Hypothyroidism.Her thyroid advocacy work includes authoring books, writing articles, public speaking, appearing on radio, TV and podcasts, as well creating as her popular weekly email newsletters. She has also been a board member for both The American College of Thyroidology and WEGO Health, and a council member for Health Union.Rachel has worked with and been featured by UK thyroid charities, The National Academy of Hypothyroidism, The BBC, Yahoo, MSN, ThyroidChange and more. She is well-recognised as a leading thyroid health advocate in the thyroid community and has received multiple awards and recognitions for her work and dedication.Connect with Rachel:https://www.theinvisiblehypothyroidism.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblehypothyroidism/https://www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleHypothyroidism----Let's Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.⭐️  WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com✅ Download your FREE Printable Thyroid Health Checklist: https://letstalkthyroid.com/checklist

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I talk with health advocate Sara Banta. We discuss her health crisis and the lessons she learned as she navigated her recovery. Topics covered in this episode include: Why well-intentioned medication and supplement strategies often go wrong. How the state of your physiology determines the outcome. Why your cell and thyroid physiology change based on your state. Why lab "optimization" strategies can be problematic. The power of mindset. And more ... Sara Banta is a renowned Certified Of Dietary Supplement Professional and a member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals, and is celebrated for her dedication to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health through the transformative power of cutting edge natural supplements, DNA-based nutrition, and lifestyle changes. As the founder of the award winning and cutting edge brand Accelerated Health Products, named the Most Innovative Supplement Company FOUR years in a row, Sara has established herself as a trailblazer in the health and wellness industry, pioneering innovative solutions to support holistic well-being. With a passion for educating and inspiring others, Sara hosts the Top 10 health podcast, the Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, where she shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise with a global audience. Through her engaging and insightful discussions and expert guests, she offers invaluable insights into the latest trends, research, and breakthroughs in health and nutrition. Recognized for her expertise and commitment to excellence, Sara is a sought-after speaker at conferences, seminars, and events worldwide. Her dynamic presentations captivate audiences as she imparts practical strategies and actionable advice for achieving vibrant health and vitality. As an advocate for holistic health, Sara believes in the profound impact that carefully formulated supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications can have on overall well-being. With a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to take control of their health destinies, she continues to inspire positive change and transformation in countless lives. https://acceleratedhealthproducts.com https://sarabantahealth.com https://www.instagram.com/acceleratedhealthproducts/ https://www.facebook.com/acceleratedhealthproducts  

Are supplements the missing piece in your thyroid health journey? If you're living with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's, you've probably wondered: Which supplements actually help—and which are just hype?In today's episode, we're cutting through the noise and diving deep into the world of thyroid-supportive supplements. We'll explore power players like ashwagandha, iron, magnesium, turmeric, B vitamins, and zinc—what they do, how they work, and how they might help you feel your best.Plus, we're spotlighting a dynamic duo you need to know about: selenium and myo-inositol. Together, they offer game-changing benefits for thyroid function, antibody levels, and symptom relief.We'll also break down the secrets of nutrient timing, potential supplement–medication interactions, and how to create a smart, safe supplement plan.If you've ever wondered whether supplements could supercharge your hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's treatment, stick around! Expert insights and actionable advice from Paloma Health are coming your way.Need more information? For more information, check out these articles at the Paloma blog: Best Supplements For Hypothyroidism and When To Take Themhttps://www.palomahealth.com/learn/best-supplements-hypothyroidism-when-to-take Can Myo-Inositol Improve Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/myo-inositol-hashimotos Selenium Thyroid Guidehttps://www.palomahealth.com/guides/selenium-thyroid-guide Selenium and Myo-Inositol Supplements for Hashimoto'shttps://www.palomahealth.com/learn/selenium-myo-inositol-hashimotos Selenium, Hypothyroidism, and a Healthy Pregnancyhttps://www.palomahealth.com/learn/selenium-hypothyroidism-healthy-pregnancy About Paloma Health:⁠⁠Paloma Health ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. Become a Paloma Member:https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

Are you struggling with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, or other thyroid-related symptoms? Optimizing Thyroid Health is your trusted guide to understanding and improving thyroid function using a holistic, functional medicine approach. Join us as we dive deep into the root causes of thyroid imbalances, from Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism to adrenal health and gut connection. Each episode brings expert insights, actionable strategies, and real-life solutions to help you regain energy, balance hormones, and support overall well-being. If you're ready to take control of your thyroid health naturally, tune in and start your journey to optimal wellness today! © Light Body Radio-Podcast, 2025. All rights reserved. This podcast features background music by ScottHolmes Music. We have obtained the necessary licenses for the use of this music. Our license was renewed on May 7, 2024, and we have been using ScottHolmes Music since 2017. Unauthorized use or distribution of this podcast, including but not limited to the background music, is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. For more information or to request permissions, please contact scott@scottholmesmusic.com.

In this powerful episode of Unreasonable Health, Regan Archibald is joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman—aka “The Thyroid Fixer”—for a deep dive into the misunderstood world of thyroid health. Dr. Amie shares her personal journey from misdiagnosis to healing, and reveals why standard thyroid treatments like T4 (Levothyroxine) often fail to resolve symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog. Together, they uncover the crucial roles of T2 (the “forgotten” thyroid hormone), the gut, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalances in thyroid function. If you've been told “everything looks normal” but still feel off, this episode will give you the hope, science, and next steps you've been looking for. www.dramie.com 

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Forrest Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Kineon—a leading red light therapy device company—to uncover the science behind photobiomodulation and how it can reduce chronic inflammation, improve brain function, support thyroid health, and even influence the vagus nerve. A former pro rugby player, Forrest shares his personal healing journey from a meniscus tear to full-body recovery—using a powerful blend of infrared lasers and red-light LEDs. Now, he's on a mission to help others harness this same technology. Whether you're struggling with pain, fatigue, brain fog, or thyroid issues—this episode gives you insight into the healing potential of light, especially when targeted precisely.

Sleep has long been an issue for me, so I was keen to get some insights from Dr Peter Martone - AKA Dr Sleep Right! We cover a range of sleep-thyroid related topics with a focus on spinal alignment for a good night's sleep and all the flow on benefits.Sleep tight - sleep right ;-) Topics covered/time stamp00:00 Introduction to Sleep and Thyroid Health03:03 The Importance of Spinal Alignment06:03 Understanding Autoimmune and Non-Autoimmune Thyroid Issues08:50 Vagal Nerve Dysfunction and Its Impact11:49 The Role of Sleep in Overall Health15:00 Corrective Sleeping Positions17:56 The Triune of Sleep21:07 Lifestyle Changes for Better Sleep23:52 Practical Tips for Sleep Improvement29:35 Understanding Neck Alignment and Its Impact34:35 The Connection Between Digestion and Sleep39:17 Balancing the Nervous System for Better Sleep44:34 The Importance of Heart Rate Variability49:14 Creating a Pain-Free Sleep EnvironmentDr. Peter Martone is an educator and patient care practitioner who has been focused on improving patient's biomechanics for over 23 years during his private practice as a chiropractor. Dr. Martone always believed that the structure of your spine effects the function of the central nervous system, and this principle is the cornerstone of his practice. Dr. Martone's core belief is that the central nervous system controls every function in the human body and in order to be able to express true health you have to keep your nervous system healthy. When your spine falls out of alignment due to poor spinal mechanics, it interferes with the proper function of the nervous system thus throwing the body out of balance. Peter's mission is to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health function and performance so they can reach their full potential in life.Connect:@drsleeprighthttps://drsleepright.com/ - discover your sleep avatar!https://necknest.com-------Let's Talk Thyroid is a podcast where we explore different aspects of living thyroid-friendly lifestyle positively & practically to help you thrive and not just survive.⭐️  WEBSITE: https://letstalkthyroid.com✅ Download your FREE Printable Thyroid Health Checklist: https://letstalkthyroid.com/checklist

In this engaging conversation, Stephen, Eddie, and Richard delve into various aspects of health, nutrition, and the carnivore diet. They discuss the importance of sleep, the challenges faced on the carnivore journey, the role of antioxidants, and the complexities surrounding cholesterol and inflammation. The conversation also touches on genetics, epigenetics, and the significance of external signs of health, emphasizing that how one feels often matters more than lab results.Chapters01:44 Eddie Goeke: Nutrition Myths and Critique Videos02:35 Sleep and the Carnivore Diet08:18 Navigating Challenges on the Carnivore Journey15:52 Plant Antioxidants and Cancer Cells23:16 Thyroid Health and Metabolism28:18 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Metformin29:50 Dietary Strategies for Weight Loss33:50 The Role of Biltong and Jerky in a Carnivore Diet37:50 Evaluating Health Through External Signs41:28 Genetics and Epigenetics in Health44:35 Interpreting Cholesterol and Inflammation Markers

Dr. Shivani Gupta welcomes dual board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith for a riveting deep-dive into the misunderstood world of hormone health. From her own battle with Graves' disease to founding Modern Endocrine, Dr. Smith bridges conventional medicine with functional approaches to reveal why your unexplained symptoms might be hormonal—and how to fix them.Key Highlights:• Early Hormone Decline: Discover why high-achieving women experience testosterone drops as early as their 30s—affecting sleep, mood, energy, and metabolism• The Gut-Hormone Connection: Preview Dr. Smith's upcoming book on why gut health is the missing link in hormone optimization• Beyond "Normal" Labs: Why your test results can look perfect while you still feel terrible• Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Truths: Separating facts from outdated myths about HRT safety and benefits• Real Transformation Stories: Including a grandmother's 100-pound weight loss journey without extreme measures• Advanced Biohacking: Inside Modern Endocrine's cutting-edge treatments from red light therapy to cold plungesReady for a health breakthrough?Tune in now as Dr. Smith reveals why conventional medicine consistently fails patients with hormone imbalances. If persistent fatigue, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, or mood changes are disrupting your life—despite being told everything looks "normal"—this conversation provides the roadmap you've been searching for.Get insider access to Dr. Smith's method for helping women "coast" into menopause instead of struggling through years of symptoms. Learn why addressing hormones in your 30s and 40s can dramatically improve your quality of life, career performance, and longevity.Learn more about our host visit: www.shivanigupta.comShow sponsored by Fusionary Formulas. Visit www.fusionaryformulas.com use code FUSIONARYHEALTH for 15% off your entire order.#HormoneHealth #Endocrinology #FunctionalMedicine #BioidenticalHormones #ThyroidHealth #Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #GutHealth #HRT #WomenWellness #BalancingHormones #MetabolismBoost #SleepOptimization #EnergyLevels #BrainFogRelief #StressManagement #LongevityScience #NaturalHealing #HolisticHealth #HealthOptimization#DrCassieSmith #DrShivaniGupta#FusionaryHealth

My guest today is Jenn Malecha, the Wholistic Health Boss. She wasn't always as health conscious as she is today as we'll talk about in the beginning of our talk. Jenn empowers clients by teaching them a model of self-care to relieve a variety of health complaints and improve overall wellbeing. Using a functional diagnostic and holistic approach, she helps to identify healing opportunities (within the hormone, gut and immune systems, etc.) that are creating dysfunction or imbalance in the body. Then, she works together with her clients to restore balance in the body using tools to improve diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction and natural supplementation to promote the healing process. In this episode, we discuss autoimmunity, where to start with testing, why getting healthy first is the secret to weight loss, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:30) Testing Over Guessing (2:48) Athletic Training to Personal Training (8:55) Looking At Autoimmune (16:43) My Shoulder Surgery Progress (17:14) Where To Start With Testing (30:00) Getting Healthy First to Lose Weight (32:12) Thyroid Health (38:25) What's Going On With Poor Thyroid Health (43:02) Where To Find Jenn -------------------- Website: https://wholistichealthboss.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholistichealthboss/ --------------------    My Membership: https://www.carolcovino.com/program/forever-fit-circle/   --------------------   My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/   --------------------   My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness   --------------------   My Book: FINDING PURPOSE IN THE PAUSE  

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden interviews Joel Gould, a dentist who shares his personal health journey and insights into the connections between oral health, sleep apnea, and chronic diseases like Crohn's disease. Gould discusses the importance of vitamin D, the role of nutrition, and the impact of modern lifestyle choices on health. He emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the neurological roots of sleep disorders and advocates for a return to ancestral dietary practices as a means to improve overall health. In this conversation, Joel Gould discusses the importance of transforming health education, particularly for children, through engaging media. He emphasizes the critical role of vitamin D in health, especially in relation to sleep apnea, and explores the connections between thyroid health and sleep disorders. The discussion also highlights the detrimental effects of glyphosate and deuterium on health, advocating for dietary choices that minimize exposure to these toxins. Gould stresses the necessity of testing for various health markers to personalize health solutions and improve overall well-being.    FOR AUDIENCE:   Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/ !  Check out Joel Gould's health and wellness products at https://modernhuntergatherers.com/     Takeaways  Joel Gould's journey into dentistry was influenced by his own health struggles.  Crohn's disease can have profound physical and emotional impacts.  Sleep apnea is often misunderstood and has neurological roots.  Vitamin D plays a crucial role in regulating the immune system and sleep cycle.  Supplementing with vitamin D can reverse symptoms of sleep apnea and Crohn's disease.  The combination of vitamin D, K2, and magnesium is essential for health.  Mouth breathing in children can lead to long-term health issues.  Weston A. Price's work highlights the importance of nutrition in dental health.  Modern lifestyle choices contribute to a rise in chronic health issues.  Understanding the root causes of health problems is essential for effective treatment. The need to incorporate health education into popular culture.  Vitamin D plays a crucial role in children's health and sleep quality.  Understanding the connection between thyroid health and sleep apnea is essential.  Sun exposure is more beneficial than just vitamin D supplementation.  Glyphosate and deuterium are harmful to mitochondrial function.  Intermittent fasting can be a beneficial dietary approach.  Testing for health markers is vital for personalized health solutions.  Children's health is suffering due to a lack of awareness about nutrition.  Engaging media can help educate children about health in a fun way.  Parents should be cautious about melatonin use in children.       Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Joel Gould's Journey  02:30 Understanding Crohn's Disease and Its Impact  04:51 The Discovery of Sleep Apnea  07:23 The Neurological Roots of Sleep Apnea  10:27 The Role of Vitamin D in Health  12:54 The Terrific Trio: D3, K2, and Magnesium  15:10 Accidental Reversal of Crohn's Disease  18:51 Long Face Syndrome and Mouth Breathing  20:37 Weston A. Price and Epigenetics  23:00 The Modern Epidemic of Health Issues  26:22 Transforming Health Education Through Media  29:06 The Importance of Vitamin D and Sleep Apnea  30:41 Understanding Thyroid and Sleep Apnea Connections  33:05 The Role of Sun Exposure in Health  36:01 Glyphosate and Deuterium: A Toxic Duo  41:00 Dietary Choices: Avoiding Glyphosate and Deuterium  47:10 The Need for Testing and Personalized Health Solutions    To learn more about Joel Gould:   Email: drjoelgould@gmail.com Website:  www.drjoelgould.com www.modernhuntergatherers.com  www.deuteriumrecords.com    Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw    

For this week's Thyroid Thursday, one of our listeners wanted to know about the importance of Vitamin A and why it's not commonly discussed in the context of thyroid health. Specifically, she asked whether low thyroid function impacts the release of Vitamin A from the liver or if low Vitamin A levels affect thyroid function. So to help answer this question, we'll explore the components needed to make cortisol, including cholesterol, Vitamin A, and T3, and discuss whether low Vitamin A can result in low cortisol levels. I've thoroughly researched these questions for you, and I'm excited to share what I've learned along with what I've personally seen with my own clients. We'll cover how Vitamin A, cholesterol, and thyroid hormones are linked and the role each plays in maintaining overall endocrine function. I'll also share how the body reacts when any of these hormones and minerals are out of balance, and what foods we can eat to get them back to ideal levels. If you've been curious about how Vitamin A and cholesterol might be influencing your thyroid function or vice versa, this episode is packed with valuable information. So grab a notebook, get comfortable, and let's get started learning about the vital connections between Vitamin A, cholesterol, and thyroid health!If you have a question you'd like me to discuss on the next Thyroid Thursday, please email me at podcast@shetalkshealth.com or sophie@shetalkshealth.com or DM me on Instagram @shetalkshealth. I love hearing from you! Enjoy this short and sweet episode of Thyroid Thursday!To get your own Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis test, visit https://l.bttr.to/WfoEz to book today. Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.Connect with Sophie: Instagram: @shetalkshealthWebsite: shetalkshealth.comApply to work with us: www.shetalkshealth.com/callCourses and workshops: https://shetalkshealth.com/courses-and-workshops/Additional Resources:Get Your Own Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis: https://l.bttr.to/WfoEzSHE Thrives: https://shetalkshealth.com/she-thrives-2/

If you're managing hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's disease, you've probably heard about the gut-thyroid connection—but how deep does it really go? In this deep dive episode, we're diving headfirst into the gut-thyroid axis and uncovering why your digestive health plays a massive role in your thyroid function.Spoiler alert: It's not just about digestion! Your gut microbiome influences everything from nutrient absorption (think iodine, selenium, and zinc—key players in thyroid hormone production) to inflammation and autoimmunity. An imbalance in your gut, known as dysbiosis -- or "leaky gut" -- can trigger immune responses that disrupt your thyroid hormone levels. And if you've ever wondered about leaky gut, probiotics, or whether fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut actually help, we're covering all of it.In this episode, we'll break down:✅ How your gut and thyroid work together (and sometimes against each other!)✅ The best gut-friendly foods and probiotics for thyroid health✅ How common meds like antibiotics may be sabotaging your gut (and what to do about it)✅ Testing options to decode your gut microbiome and restore balanceBy the end, you'll have actionable strategies to support both your gut and thyroid—because when these two systems are in harmony, you feel energized, balanced, and thriving. Learn more with these in-depth resources from Paloma Health:Can Antibiotics Affect Your Thyroid Health - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/antibiotics-and-thyroid-health Gut Microbiota, Hashimoto's, and Hypothyroidism - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/gut-microbiota-hashimotos-hypothyroidism How To Starve Bad Gut Bacteria For Better Thyroid Health - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/how-to-starve-bad-gut-bacteria-for-better-thyroid-health Leaky Gut and Hypothyroidism - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/leaky-gut-and-hypothyroidism Paloma Health Speaker Series: Gut Health - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm1P-rXAz9U Paloma Health Speaker Series: How & Why To Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktqKWo8_QyI Saccharomyces Boulardii and Hashimoto's Disease - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/saccharomyces-boulardii-hashimotos-disease The Gastrointestinal Effects of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/gastrointestinal-effects-of-hashimotos-and-hypothyroidism What Is The Gut Microbiome? - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/what-is-the-gut-microbiome What Is The Thyroid-Gut Axis? - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/what-is-the-thyroid-gut-axis Why Are Fermented Foods Good for Hypothyroidism? - https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/fermented-foods-hypothyroidism About Paloma Health:⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. Become a Paloma Member:https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit 

Episode Highlights with McCall McPhersonWhy we can't put our blind trust in practitioners when it comes to thyroid health and the tools to step into being your own primary healthcare provider for thyroid healthIf you have thyroid symptoms, TSH is not enoughLabs to get: TSH, Free T3, T4, Reverse T3 (full thyroid function panel)Women also need to be screened for Hashimotos with TPO There is not a standardized “normal” range for thyroid labs… it's just based on what the lab dictates as normal and varies by labHow diet and lifestyle factors come into play with addressing thyroid issues and activating thyroid issuesDiet and lifestyle factors that help: bring in more nutrients, experiment with reducing gluten and dairyBring in vs keep out mindset shift when it comes to healing Food ordering for signaling safety to the body: protein first, micronutrient dense Resources MentionedModern Thyroid Clinic's Lab Guide: what labs you need and what they mean Modern Thyroid Clinic's Guide: How to take your medication before labs118: McCall McPherson on How to Balance Thyroid Hormones at Home

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In this powerhouse episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, I sit down with a mentor and FDN colleague, Whitney Morgan, to discuss thyroid health, Hashimoto's, and the impact of gluten on the body. Whitney shares her personal health journey—from battling multiple autoimmune conditions to reclaiming her health through functional medicine.We discuss why so many thyroid issues go undiagnosed, how lab results can be misleading, and the key differences between Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. Whitney also unpacks what damages the thyroid, whether thyroid medication is a lifelong commitment, and why gluten and cross-reactive foods are major players in autoimmune health—even for those who aren't celiac.This conversation is packed with must-know insights for anyone struggling with thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, or wanting to optimize their health holistically. Plus, Whitney shares where you can learn more from her expertise!

In this episode of Pushing the Limits, we dive deep into female hormone health with Dr. Samantha Newman, founder of Female GP. Whether you're in your 20s or navigating menopause, hormones play a crucial role in energy, mood, metabolism, fertility, and overall well-being. Dr. Newman shares her holistic and medical approach to hormone optimisation, helping women achieve hormonal balance through functional medicine, lifestyle, nutrition, and biohacking strategies. Topics Covered: The biggest hormonal imbalances affecting women today The role of stress, sleep, and nutrition in hormone health How to optimise your hormones The impact of perimenopause and menopause on energy, weight, and mood Bioidentical hormones and natural supplements for hormonal balance How to get your doctor to work with you on your hormone journey  The importance of understanding your hormone history to understand where you are at today. If you're struggling with PMS, low energy, mood swings, brain fog, weight gain, or burnout, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you take control of your hormonal health. Subscribe & share if you know someone who needs this info! Dr. Samantha Newman Bio: Dr. Samantha Newman, MBChB, BSc (hons), PGDipOMG, General Practitioner with a Specialist Interest in Women's Health | Honorary Lecturer at the University of Auckland | Adjunct Associate Researcher University of Monash Dr Samantha runs a specialist women's health clinic and works as a GP at a Family Practice. Her practice is founded upon empowering women to understand their body and mind, and how pelvic, musculoskeletal, brain and hormone health are inseparable. Dr Sam is involved in research projects, is a founder and trustee of women's health charity, Rose Gold Trust, and has a passion for educating.

Women can take control of their health and age on their own terms. Menopause isn't the end of vitality, it's a new chapter, and the right strategies can make all the difference.Gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou is challenging the stigma around aging and menopause, proving that with the right tools, this transition can be empowering. In this episode, she breaks down the essentials of biohacking from foundational health practices to advanced techniques. We dive into the science behind perimenopause, common symptoms, and why women need to be proactive about their thyroid and hormone health.Don't settle for feeling "normal"—learn how to optimize your body and mind. Tune in now and take control of your health journey!Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Podcast Overview1:15 - Podcast Intro1:48 - Excitement to Talk Biohacking with Zora Benhamou2:06 - Introducing Zora Benhamou Gerontologist and Biohacker3:21 - Zora's Journey from LA Roots to Health and Wellness3:49 - How Zora Discovered Biohacking Through Online Communities4:22 - Difference Between a Health Enthusiast and a Biohacker5:11 - Breaking Down the Biohacking Pyramid for Optimal Health5:37 - Supplements, Red Light Therapy and Hormone Therapy Explained5:58 - Why Foundational Health Practices Matter in Biohacking9:46 - Understanding Menopause and Hormone Decline11:04 - Perimenopause Symptoms and Early Warning Signs12:55 - Importance of Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Proper Care14:04 - Why Menopause Symptoms Vary from Woman to Woman16:30 - Benefits and Risks of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy16:47 - Why Women Need to Be Informed and Confident in Hormone Therapy22:35 - Finding the Right Dosage and Formula for Hormone Therapy23:23 - The Role of Thyroid Health in Hormonal Balance24:07 - How Hormones Are All Connected and Why Thyroid Health Matters24:16 - Zora's Personal Experience with Thyroid Issues29:17 - Short Intermission & Dr. Eric's Resources30:08 - Managing Stress and Sleep for Better Health30:33 - Breathwork as a Simple Yet Powerful Tool for Sleep and Stress35:46 - Using Neuro Acoustic Software Like Newcom for Relaxation39:01 - How Tatsu Bands Improve Muscle Mass and Circulation41:16 - Preparing for Surgery with Nutrition and Stress Management45:58 - Peptides BPC 157 and TB 4 for Recovery and Healing52:46 - How to Find Your Inner Biohacker and Take Control of Health53:05 - The Power of Testing and Measuring for Personalized Health53:51 - Where to Find More Resources and Connect with Zora54:33 - Podcast Outro54:54 - Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-UpAbout Zora BenhamouZora is a gerontologist, world traveler, and host of the Hack My Age podcast, where she explores biohacking strategies for menopause. With a deep understanding of aging from biological, sociological, and psychological perspectives, she applies her expertise to help women in peri and post-menopause optimize their health, transform their physiology, and redefine their menopause experience.Connect with Zora BenhamouZora Benhamou's FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/HackMyAgeZora Benhamo's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/HackMyAge/#Zora Benhamou's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlr1 Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Are you tired all the time, gaining weight unexpectedly, or struggling with brain fog? You might have Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism—and not even know it! Over 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease, but nearly 60% go undiagnosed due to incomplete testing.In this episode, Jen Smiley sits down with Inna Topiler, board-certified clinical nutritionist and host of Thyroid Mystery Solved, to reveal why conventional thyroid testing misses the real problem, the 5 thyroid types, and how to get your energy, metabolism, and health back on track! Key Takeaways: ✅ Standard thyroid tests are incomplete—you need a full panel to uncover issues.✅ 95% of hypothyroidism cases are actually Hashimoto's, an autoimmune disease destroying the thyroid.✅ Your thyroid affects EVERYTHING—energy, weight, digestion, brain function, and even mood.✅ The 4 biggest triggers of thyroid issues: Food, infections, toxins, and stress.✅ You CAN feel better! Supporting the immune system and understanding your thyroid type is the key to healing. 

In this episode, Tina sits down with Ryan Monahan, FDN-P, to uncover his 20-year battle with mystery symptoms—and how functional nutrition and testing finally gave him the answers he needed. Ryan dives into why relying solely on TSH testing can be misleading and explains the growing link between perimenopause and rising thyroid disorders. He breaks down the most common thyroid symptoms, why medication alone may not be enough for full recovery, and the key steps to naturally support thyroid health. Plus, he unpacks the role of leaky gut and gluten in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's disease and what you can do to take back control of your health. If you're struggling with thyroid issues or suspect something is off, you won't want to miss this conversation! Here's what you'll learn: - Ryan's 20-year struggle with mystery symptoms and how functional nutrition and testing provided answers - Why relying solely on TSH testing provides minimal insight - The surprising connection between perimenopause and the rise in thyroid disorders - How to recognize thyroid issues: common symptoms you shouldn't ignore - Why medication alone isn't enough to fully restore thyroid function - Understanding the link between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease - Key first steps to naturally support and heal your thyroid health - Supplements that can help reduce thyroid antibodies by up to 50% - How leaky gut and gluten contribute to Hashimoto's and other autoimmune conditions Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: Carrots 'N' Cake Hormone Testing & Nutrition Coaching https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N' Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Ryan Monahan: https://www.themindfulnutrivore.com/ Instagram: @themindfulnutrivore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themindfulnutrivore About Ryan Monahan: Ryan Monahan is an FDN-P Level III, Nationally Board Certified Health Coach, Clinical Advisor, and Certified AIP Coach. He has a passion for uncovering hidden stressors that contribute to thyroid disease. Throughout his journey, he spent over 10 frustrating years visiting more than 40 health professionals to find answers to his chronic health complaints until being diagnosed with Hashimoto's in 2012. Since then, his mission has been to change the dialogue about chronic disease towards a holistic, functional approach while helping others restore their health to normal function. Typically, his clients are people who have struggled with finding relief from their autoimmune symptoms. Oftentimes, they feel that they've “tried everything”, and that traditional medicine hasn't served them. In his experience, there is a better way.

Dive into the world of thyroid health with Melissa Ramos! Melissa Ramos, the thyroid alchemist, highlights the significance of viewing health issues as dysfunctions rather than deficiencies. She delves into her personal and professional insights on hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the roles of minerals like iron and copper, and how they impact thyroid function. This episode underscores the essence of patience and self-love in the journey towards wellness.Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):(0:00) Intro/Teaser(4:00) Iron Dysfunction and Thyroid Connection(8:00) Thyroid Health and Parasite Concerns(19:00) Iron, Copper, and Muscle Recovery(33:00) Optimizing Mineral Balance for Thyroid Health(42:00) Journey of Self-Love and Healing(52:00) Embracing Somatic Practices for Emotional Healing(59:00) Navigating Self-Acceptance and Community Support(1:06:00) Embracing Healing With Thyroid AlchemyResources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep408/We are grateful to our sponsors:BIOPTIMIZERS MASSZYME - Life is too short to suffer from digestion problems. So go to https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to get 10% off your order.ONESKIN - Combat collagen loss for firmer, glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER.LUMEN - Measure your metabolism through your breath to know if you're burning fat or carbs, and get tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and stress. Visit http://lumen.me/BETTER and use code BETTER to get 20% off your purchase.

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Risa Groux healed herself from infertility and Hashimoto's Disease naturally by getting the information she needed and eating the right foods to support her body.  Risa is a functional nutritionist, certified autoimmune coach and the creator of an online course to achieve optimal thyroid health.  Risa has been featured on Good Day LA, Hallmark Network's Home & Family and Good Morning America.  You can reach Risa at her website https://www.risagrouxnutrition.comSpecial offer:  Risa is offering 10% off of her 14 day Detox program to listeners with the code INSPIRATION#10 (offer valid between March 11 - May 11, 2025).  Some of the highlights Risa shares:Her own story of overcoming infertility and Hashimoto's disease by getting the information she needed and supporting her body with the right foodsGrowing up with a model of unhealthy relationships with foodConstant dietingChoosing a new path - food is my fuel sourceReceiving a diagnosis of an underachieving thyroid and being told to take medication for life - why aren't we looking for solutions?MTHFR is a gene mutation that affects between 50-90% of the population and affects our ability to process B12 or folate.  Learn how to test for MTHFR. We need to take the proper form of vitamins that our body can processDealing with chronic inflammationImproving our relationship with foodOver 86,000 chemicals have been approved by the FDA, most aren't even tested - how are these chemicals affecting your body?The liver is the guard gate of the body - when it gets overloaded with chemicals and processed food-like substances, it gets sluggish and congested.The importance of cleaning toxins from our bodyWeight loss is a side effect of wellnessNo diet program is a "one size fits all" - use proper testing to determine your current health status and what would benefit youHow a 30-90 day protocol can radically change your health and well beingHow to address digestive issues like IBS, blood sugar issues, and moreGenetics loads the gun, but your environment and life style pull the triggerTake responsibility for your healthIf you think something is wrong with your body, you're probably right, find the answers you're looking forHow to access Risa's Thyroid Course  - Achieving Optimal Thyroid HealthHow to access Risa's book  "Food Frame" How a 14 day detox protocol can solve many health issuesWhere to find recipesWhere you can take Risa's Food Frame quizAnd more Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.

I'm very excited to have thyroid expert, Dr. Antonio Bianco back on the podcast! In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion about different approaches to hypothyroidism therapy. He shares his research on the use of levothyroxine in comparison to combination therapy and provides insights on how to adjust treatment for patients' needs. You don't want to miss this! Listen now.  We want to improve your thyroid health! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/   Check out Dr. Bianco's book, “Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do”. https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Hypothyroidism-Treatment-Change-Patients/dp/0226823164  

EVEN MORE about this episode!Join world-renowned psychic and medical intuitive Julie Ryan as she takes listeners on a profound journey of self-healing, blending intuition, energy work, and medical insight. In this transformative episode, Julie taps into the unseen world to help real people navigate their deepest health concerns.From guiding Elaine in Portland through her battle with cancer to offering energetic support for Ian's heart issues, Julie demonstrates the power of visualization and collective energy in restoring well-being. Along the way, she connects with Janet, who seeks healing for her friend Sandy's pancreatic cancer, and Dana, whose husband Doug suffers from persistent shoulder pain. Even Wendy's golden retriever, Kelsey, receives a dose of intuitive healing, proving that love and energy extend beyond humans.As the episode unfolds, the intricate connection between physical and energetic health becomes undeniable. Julie's compassionate insights offer hope, empowerment, and real transformation, reminding us that healing is not just possible—it's within reach.To wrap up, Julie shares an exclusive look at her Angelic Attendant Training program, a rare opportunity to develop psychic abilities and master energy healing. Whether discussing thyroid health with Bibiana or announcing scholarship opportunities for aspiring intuitives, Julie's wisdom illuminates a path to self-discovery and limitless potential.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Collective Support for Healing(0:06:08) - Healing and Spiritual Guidance for Cancer(0:16:49) - Heart Healing and Energetic Clearing(0:27:06) - Energetic Healing for Health Concerns(0:42:50) - Healing and Guidance for Thyroid Health(0:48:40) - Angelic Attendant Training Scholarship AnnouncementSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

Do you struggle with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or anxiety, even though you're eating well, exercising, and doing everything “right?” You're not alone, and the answers might lie in your thyroid. In this episode, Dr. Izabella Wentz, the Thyroid Pharmacist, reveals practical shifts you may not realize hold the key to healing thyroid dysfunction. From uncovering the surprising connection between thyroid disorders and mental health, to understanding how gut health, environmental toxins, and even gluten intolerance play a role, Dr. Wentz provides actionable insights to help you finally feel better. Whether it's learning which labs to request or addressing the hidden factors holding you back, this conversation will empower you to reclaim your energy, clarity, and vitality for good.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:MAGNESIUM BREAKTHROUGH | You can use the code LUKE10 for 10% off at bioptimizers.com/luke.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylist.BLUSHIELD | Use the code LUKE to save 10% off your order at lukestorey.com/blushield.NUCALM | Go to nucalm.com and use code LUKE for 15% off!MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:08) Unpacking Common Symptoms of Hashimoto's (00:16:59) What Causes Thyroid Dysfunction & Decoding Lab Tests(00:38:34) Optimizing Your Environment & Diet for Thyroid Health(00:56:28) How Thyroid Dysfunction Affects Mental Health(01:06:18) The Thyroid-Gut Connection: Causes of Gluten Sensitivity & IBS(01:21:30) Types of Thyroid Dysfunction & Why It Affects Women MostResources:• Website: thyroidpharmacist.com• Instagram: @izabellawentzpharmdThe Life Stylist is produced by Crate Media.