Podcasts about TSH

In this Part 2 of our 2-part podcast series on thyroid emergencies Anton, Dr. George Willis and Dr. Alyssa Louis answer questions such as: When a patient presents with “sepsis without a source,” what bedside features should trigger you to prioritize thyrotoxicosis? How can PoCUS help you decide whether tachycardia is dangerous — or lifesaving — before starting β-blockade? Why can TSH and free T4 be falsely reassuring in a crashing patient, and what labs actually matter early? In which patients does propranolol increase the risk of cardiovascular collapse — and why is esmolol the safer first line medication? Why does the order β-blocker → thionamide → steroid → iodine matter, and what happens if you get it wrong? When is not giving a β-blocker the safest decision in thyroid storm, even in a profoundly tachycardic patient? In an agitated, hyperthermic patient with thyrotoxicosis, why might intubation be more dangerous than helpful in the first hour? How does amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis fundamentally change your management — and why can iodine make it worse? and many more...

As 2025 wraps up, it is normal to ask, "What's next for my fertility?" Maybe your cycles felt unpredictable, lab results felt confusing, or you have been living in constant action mode with supplements, protocols, and timelines. In this episode, we slow it down and get intentional. Instead of piling on more, we look at what your body has been signaling and how to enter 2026 with a clear, steady plan using a functional fertility lens. You'll learn: Why pausing at year-end can support ovarian signaling and reduce the stress loop that keeps you stuck How to review 2025 without spiraling, including what helped, what added pressure, and what your symptoms have been communicating Which labs to consider rechecking in 2026 and why they matter for fertility strategy, including TSH, vitamin D, ferritin, hsCRP, AMH, and FSH. The foundation for egg quality support through mitochondria basics, including sleep, protein, minerals, and CoQ10. How to build a realistic nervous system plan that fits a Type A life, so your next step is aligned, not rushed Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. Her team specializes in functional approaches for low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriage and helping couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy success naturally or with IVF. This episode is especially for you if: You have low AMH (ng/mL), high FSH, DOR, or POI and want to enter 2026 with a plan that supports your body without adding more overwhelm You have been pushing through and want to make decisions based on insight, not urgency You want a functional fertility approach that connects testing, nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional balance in a practical way Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey. Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide:  Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- Timestamps 00:00 – Reflecting on fertility as 2025 ends and why slowing down matters 01:05 – Why constant doing and hypervigilance disrupt ovarian signaling 02:10 – Nervous system dysregulation in low AMH, high FSH, DOR, and POI 03:15 – Why rushing into IVF at year-end can backfire 04:40 – Secondary infertility and when fertility issues appear unexpectedly 05:20 – Reviewing what actually helped your energy, sleep, digestion, and mood 06:15 – Supplements vs personalized testing and why guessing adds stress 07:30 – Gut health, thyroid, inflammation, and missed underlying imbalances 08:45 – Retesting labs and focusing on mitochondria and egg quality 10:05 – Choosing your next fertility step intentionally, not from fear --- Resources  

CardioNerds (Dr. Colin Blumenthal, Dr. Kelly Arps, and Dr. Natalie Marrero) discuss anti-arrhythmic drugs in the management of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter with electrophysiologist Dr. Andrew Epstein. We discuss two major classes of anti-arrhythmic drugs, class IC and class III, as well as digoxin. Dr. Epstein explains their mechanisms of action, indications and specific patient populations in which they would be particularly helpful, efficacy, adverse side effects, contraindications, and key drug-drug interactions. We also elaborate on defining clinical trials and their clinical implications. Given the large burden of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in our patient population and the high prevalence of anti-arrhythmic drug use, this episode is sure to be applicable to many practicing physicians and trainees. 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Pearls Anti-arrhythmic drugs should not be thought of as an alternative to ablation but, instead, should be considered an adjunct to catheter ablation.   Class IC anti-arrhythmic drugs, flecainide and propafenone, are highly efficacious for acute cardioversion and a great option for patients with infrequent episodes of AF who do not have a history of ischemic heart disease.    Class III anti-arrhythmic drugs like ibutilide, sotalol, and dofetilide, are highly effective for acute conversion; however, they require hospitalization for close monitoring during initiation and dose titration given the risk of prolonged QT.   Amiodarone should not be used as a first line agent given its toxicities, prolonged half-life, large volume of distribution, and drug-drug interactions.   Dr. Epstein notes that, “All drugs are poisons with a few beneficial side effects,” when highlighting the many adverse side effects of anti-arrhythmic drugs, particularly amiodarone, and the importance of balancing their benefit in rhythm control with their side effect profile.   Notes Notes: Notes drafted by Dr. Natalie Marrero. What are the Class IC anti-arrhythmic drugs and what indications exist for their use?   Class IC anti-arrhythmic drugs are anti-arrhythmic drugs that work by blocking sodium channels and, thereby, prolonging depolarizing.   Class IC anti-arrhythmic drugs include flecainide and propafenone.   Class IC anti-arrhythmic drugs are good agents to use in patients that have infrequent episodes of AF and do not want daily dosing as these agents can be used by patients when they feel palpitations and desire acute conversion back to sinus rhythm (“pill in the pocket” approach).    What are the adverse consequences and/or contraindications to using a class IC agent?  Class IC anti-arrhythmic agents are contraindicated in patients with a history of ischemic heart disease based on increased mortality associated with their use in these patients in the CAST trial.   Given the results of the CAST trial, providers should screen annually for ischemia via a functional stress test in patients on these drugs at risk for coronary disease.   These drugs can increase 1:1 conduction of atrial flutter and, therefore, require concomitant use of a beta blocker.   These agents are generally well-tolerated without any organ toxicities; however, they can precipitate heart failure in patients with cardiomyopathies, cause sinus node depression, and unmask genetic arrythmias such as a Brugada pattern.   What are the class III agents and what are indications for their use?   Class III agents are drugs that block the potassium channel, prolonging the QT, and include Ibutilide, Sotalol, and Dofetilide.    Class III agents can be considered in patients with or without a history of ischemic heart disease that desire effective acute chemical cardioversion and are willing to go to the hospital for close monitoring during dose initiation and titration.   Other specific circumstances in which one can use these agents, specifically Ibutilide, are in patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation and Wolf Parkinson White (due to slowed conduction via the accessory pathway).  What are the adverse consequences and/or contraindications to using a class III agent?  Ibutilide, Sotalol, and Dofetilide prolong the QT and increase the risk of torsade de pointes, which is why they require ECG monitoring in-patient during drug initiation and dose titration.    These agents are generally well-tolerated.   Sotalol should be avoided or used cautiously in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, while dofetilide can be used and has dose-response beneficial effects in patients with left ventricular dysfunction.   Both sotalol and dofetilide are renally cleared with specific creatinine clearance cutoffs (CrCl < 20 for dofetilide and CrCl

If you've been told your bloodwork is “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, anxious, or stuck in your weight… this episode will be a game changer.In Episode 374 of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we break down the exact blood chemistry markers women in perimenopause should request, why they matter, and what they reveal that most doctors completely overlook.You'll learn:✨ The truth about thyroid testing — and why TSH alone is NOT enough ✨ How to interpret a full iron panel in the context of fatigue + hair loss ✨ Why liver markers like ALT, AST, and GGT matter for estrogen detox ✨ The role of fasting insulin, glucose, and A1c in midlife weight gain ✨ How inflammation markers like hs-CRP influence perimenopause symptoms ✨ What free testosterone + SHBG reveal about libido and energy ✨ The key nutrient markers (D, B12, zinc, magnesium, selenium, iodine) every woman should track ✨ How to confidently advocate for these tests with your primary care providerIf you want a clear roadmap for understanding your body in perimenopause — not just being dismissed with “everything looks fine” — this episode is your toolkit.

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If you have low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve , or premature ovarian insufficiency and keep hearing that your TSH is "normal," you may be missing a key piece of your fertility story. Even small shifts in thyroid function can influence egg quality, ovarian reserve, embryo development, implantation, and early pregnancy. In this episode, we look at how thyroid health connects to your labs, symptoms, and IVF outcomes so you can understand what is being overlooked. You'll learn: Why a normal TSH does not always mean your thyroid is optimal for fertility The thyroid markers most clinics miss and why they matter How thyroid patterns influence egg development, ovarian aging, and implantation The connection between thyroid antibodies, low AMH, and IVF failure Practical steps to support thyroid function and improve your chances of conception Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. Her team specializes in functional approaches for low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriage and helping couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy success naturally or with IVF. This episode is especially for you if: You have low AMH, DOR, POI, or high FSH and want clarity on how thyroid health plays a role You have irregular cycles, unexplained infertility, or repeated loss and wonder if your thyroid is involved You have thyroid symptoms, thyroid antibodies, or a diagnosis like Hashimoto's and want to understand how this affects ovarian function Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey. Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide:  Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- Timestamps 00:00 Why thyroid health matters for low AMH, DOR, and POI 01:02 Normal TSH vs optimal TSH for fertility 02:14 Full thyroid panel and what your REI may be missing 03:00 How low thyroid slows follicle development 03:45 Oxidative stress, inflammation, and egg quality 04:30 Thyroid dysfunction and accelerated ovarian aging 05:10 Hyperthyroidism, cycle disruption, and implantation 06:02 Thyroid antibodies and IVF outcomes 07:12 What high TPO antibodies mean for your transfer 08:00 Functional steps to support thyroid and egg quality ---

In the ED, we regularly care for sick patients presenting acutely with abnormal vital signs, altered mental status, and end organ dysfunction. Oftentimes, the culprit ends up being sepsis, or overdose, or organ failure. But it is important that we consider rarer endocrine presentations like decompensated hypothyroidism. In this Part 1 of this two-part podcast with Dr George Willis and Dr Alyssa Louis, we answer questions like: Why is the term myxedema coma a misnomer and should be abandoned? How can we differentiate between sepsis or environmental hypothermia or toxidrome from decompensated hypothyroidism at the bedside? When is it appropriate to order a TSH, a T4 and T3? What are the most important life-threatening triggers that need to be addressed in patients with decompensated hypothyroidism? Why is it important to test for cortisol levels and consider stress-dose steroids in all patients with decompensated hypothyroidism? Why is endotracheal intubation particularly dangerous in decompensated hypothyroidsm? What is the best way to manage hypothermia? Why is the order of medications for treatment of decompensated hypothyroidism so important? and many more... Please consider a donation to EM Cases to ensure continuing Free Open Access Medical Education: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/

“I really appreciate it when the truth is spoken very plainly,” says Tsh Oxenreider. Homilies that cut to the chase—and call us to conversion now. Host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks with writer and podcaster Tsh Oxenreider about what active waiting means during Advent; sitting with discomfort, resisting the rush to Christmas. They explore the traditional meanings of the liturgical weeks—joy in week three, love in week four—what penance looks like in this season, and the O Antiphons. Tsh speaks directly about what she needs from preaching: homilies that tell the truth plainly and call us, here and now, to confess our sins and get right with God. Support Preach—subscribe at⁠⁠ ⁠americamagazine.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been told your thyroid is “fine” because one lab looks normal, this episode is going to mess with your certainty in the best way. In this Medical Disruptors conversation, I sit down with Dr. Alan Christiansen (Dr. C), a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and bestselling thyroid author. Dr. C reveals how subtle autoimmune activity often hides beneath “normal” labs, and why addressing iodine overload—not deficiency—might be the real solution for many. We don't just talk thyroid here—we talk agency. And once you understand the levers behind thyroid function, you'll never look at your labs the same way again. Let's disrupt how thyroid health is done. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagramdrefratlamandre.com/facebookdrefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Iodine and thyroid link [00:07:30] Subclinical hypothyroidism explained [00:15:10] Autoimmunity before TSH changes [00:23:45] Thyroid nodules and nutrients [00:31:00] How to reclaim thyroid health Guest Links: FB: @dralanchristianson IG: @dralanchristianson YT: @drchristianson Website: www.drchristianson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hypothyroidism in seniors is common — but frequently underdiagnosed, undertreated, or misunderstood. Aging bodies metabolize medications differently, symptoms can mimic other conditions, and “normal ranges” aren't always normal for older adults. In this episode, we dive into how thyroid care evolves in life's later chapters, and you'll learn:Why hypothyroidism rates increase with age — and which symptoms aren't “just getting older.”The difference between normal aging and thyroid-driven cognitive decline, depression, or fatigue.Why seniors may need different testing, dosing, and follow-up — especially with heart conditions or bone health in the picture.How untreated hypothyroidism impacts memory, falls, cholesterol, and independence.Medication tips for seniors, including absorption issues, polypharmacy, and brands vs generics.How to advocate — respectfully and effectively — for care beyond a TSH test.Whether you're managing your thyroid after 60, caring for a parent, or wondering if symptoms are being overlooked — this episode helps you navigate thyroid health with confidence.

In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Prof. Lutz Schomburg, Forscher an der Charité in Berlin am Institut für Experimentelle Endokrinologie und einer der führenden Experten für den Mikronährstoff Selen.In letzter Zeit liest man immer mehr über die Rolle von Selen und die Frage, ob wir in Deutschland ein Versorgungsproblem haben. Aber wie relevant ist ein Selenmangel wirklich, woran erkennt man ihn überhaupt und wann ist Supplementation sinnvoll?Wir ordnen die Datenlage ein, sprechen über die Rolle von Selen für zentrale Körperfunktionen und klären, was in der Praxis wirklich zähltIn dieser Folge erfährst du:

Being told you have Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) or premature menopause can feel like the door has closed on your fertility. But these terms don't mean the same thing and understanding the distinction is essential, especially if you're still hoping to conceive. In this episode, we break down what's actually happening hormonally in each condition, why they're often confused, and how a functional fertility approach can help you understand what may still be possible. You'll learn: The key differences between POI, premature menopause, and early menopause What your labs are really telling you about ovarian function Signs that your ovaries may still be active even if your cycle has stopped Which functional tests give deeper insight into thyroid, immune, gut, and adrenal factors that influence ovarian health How inflammation, autoimmune activity, stress physiology, and nutrient imbalances can drive ovarian shutdown Supportive nutritional, lifestyle, and mind-body strategies that may improve hormone communication and egg health When to combine functional and conventional care to optimize your chances of conception This episode is especially for you if: You've been told you have POI, premature menopause, or early menopause and want clarity about whether your ovaries have truly stopped functioning You're under 45 with irregular or missing cycles, hot flashes, or elevated FSH, and want to understand your next steps from a functional-fertility lens You've felt dismissed or told "it's over," yet you want to explore supportive strategies that may help your hormones and ovaries regain activity, naturally or alongside medical care Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey. Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide:  Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- Timestamps 00:00 Understanding POI and early menopause and why the distinction changes your fertility options when cycles are irregular or absent. 01:45 What POI before age 40 means and how irregular periods and fluctuating FSH can still indicate remaining ovarian activity. 03:00 Real examples of women with AMH at 0.04 ng/mL and 0.08 ng/mL who conceived by addressing inflammation, gut health, thyroid, and stress patterns. 04:00 How disrupted communication between the brain and ovaries drives POI and the role of autoimmunity, nutrient status, and the nervous system. 05:00 What premature menopause looks like on labs and why confirming ovarian shutdown matters when planning next steps. 06:10 How some women in their forties regain cycles and conceive naturally and what this reveals about hormonal resilience. 08:00 Factors that accelerate ovarian aging, including elevated hsCRP, gut infections, thyroid imbalance, environmental toxins, and nutrient gaps. 09:50 Why the gut and vaginal microbiome influence egg quality and implantation and how hidden infections affect fertility outcomes. 10:50 How functional thyroid ranges guide fertility decisions and why a TSH below 2 mIU/L supports better ovarian signaling and hormone balance. 14:40 Nutrition, mitochondrial support, mineral balance, and mind body work that help improve egg health and ovulation signaling. --- Resources

What Your Blood Really Says: Using Blood Tests for Preventive Health. Blood tests can reveal far more about your health than most people realize, often long before symptoms appear. In this episode, I explain how blood work can be used as a powerful preventive tool, not just to diagnose disease. We talk about what common blood tests can tell you about your metabolism, thyroid, hormones, nutrient status, and cardiovascular risk, and why “normal” lab ranges don't always mean optimal health. You'll learn why some nutrients need to be tested in whole blood or red blood cells rather than serum, which markers are often overlooked, and how to choose the right tests without overtesting. This episode is for anyone who wants to move beyond guesswork and use blood tests to gain clarity, track progress, and make more informed health decisions.Takeaways:Blood tests can reveal new health information.Early detection through blood tests aids in prevention.Doctors often check for severe health issues, not optimal health.Optimal ranges in blood tests are crucial for overall health.TSH is just one parameter for assessing thyroid health.Vitamin D levels should ideally be between 60 and 80.Magnesium should be tested in red blood cells for accuracy.Cortisol levels significantly affect energy levels throughout the day.Supplement dosages vary from person to person.Retesting is essential to confirm the effectiveness of health protocols.(blood tests, health insights, optimal ranges, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal health, cortisol, supplements, retesting)Would you like to book a health consultation for yourself or a loved one? Send me a message through the contact form on my website: www.herbalhelp.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Alternatively, click on my calendar to book a free 20-minute call and find out more. I am a professional, clinical Herbalist registered with the American Herbalists Guild, and I would love to provide you with personalized help.A Health Consultation or Skincare Consultation with an Herbalist also makes a wonderful gift for the holidays or birthdays for your loved ones! Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Herbal Inspiration Membership on Ko-Fi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get access to over 20 of my herbal videos, classes, and herbal case studies! A lot of great material to help you learn and deepen your understanding of medicinal herbs and empower you to use herbs safely and effectively! Topics of pre-recorded classes are Adaptogens, Herbs for the Nervous System, Medicinal Mushrooms, Immune Support, Hormonal Balance, Herbs for the Brain, Ayurveda, Herbal Oils, and more!Your monthly or one-time contribution through the Ko-Fi membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/tamaraherbalist⁠⁠⁠⁠ supports the creation of this podcast and my YouTube Channel! Thank you!Check out the new videos on my YouTube Channel! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Herbal Help by Tamara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠herbal.help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This show is meant for educational purposes only. This is not health advice.Please send me a message through the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact form on my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Viele Frauen werden mit Schilddrüsenproblemen jahrelang falsch behandelt, oder gar nicht.Warum?Weil fast überall NUR der TSH-Wert gemessen wird.In dieser Podcast-Folge erfährst du: • warum TSH nur ein Befehl ist, aber kein Schilddrüsenhormon • was fT3, fT4 und Reverse-T3 dir wirklich über deinen Stoffwechsel verraten • warum Stress, Ernährung und Mikronährstoffe die Schilddrüse stärker beeinflussen als gedacht • wie du erkennst, ob du trotz „normaler“ Werte eine Unterfunktion hast • welche Blutwerte du unbedingt checken lassen musst • und was du sofort tun kannst, um deine Schilddrüse zu entlastenWenn du mehr Energie, besseren Schlaf und einen stabilen Stoffwechsel möchtest, diese Folge ist ein Muss.✨Unverbindliche

Most people blame posture for their neck and shoulder pain, but research shows the real root cause is often hormones, not mechanics. In this episode, Ben explains how cortisol, thyroid hormones, sex hormones, insulin, and even growth hormone can lock your muscles into chronic tension and why most doctors miss these connections. You'll learn how stress hormones alter pain pathways, increase inflammation, and create tight traps, stiff necks, and burning shoulders. Ben breaks down a simple daily Cortisol Calm Protocol using breathwork, post-meal walking, a no-stimulation hour, and gratitude to quickly shift your body out of fight-or-flight. He then exposes the deep link between an underactive thyroid and muscle aches, frozen shoulder, fatigue, and chronic stiffness — plus which full thyroid panel to request from your doctor (not just TSH). Next, he explains why women 40–60 experience sharp increases in joint pain during perimenopause and menopause due to changes in estrogen that affect lubrication, cartilage, strength, and inflammation. You'll also hear why people with insulin resistance or diabetes are five times more likely to develop frozen shoulder. High insulin creates stiff connective tissue and slows healing. Ben gives practical metabolic strategies: lower carbs, test fasting insulin, walk after meals, strength train, and use intermittent fasting. The episode closes with the overlooked role of deep sleep and growth hormone in tissue repair. Poor sleep dramatically reduces recovery, while fasting and strength training boost growth hormone naturally. FREE GUIDE: How To Lose 1 Pound Of Fat Per Day HERE -https://bit.ly/48AYCfC 

Sjögren's syndrome is often dismissed as “just dry eyes and dry mouth”… but the truth runs deeper. For many, it's part of a much larger autoimmune picture — especially when thyroid disease joins the story. In this episode, we uncover how Sjögren's and Hashimoto's share roots, risks, misunderstood symptoms, and why so many people are caught in the middle without answers.In this episode you'll learn:Why Sjögren's and Hashimoto's frequently show up together — and what that means for diagnosis, treatment, and long-term health.The overlapping symptoms that get missed, including fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and digestive issues — and how many are mistakenly labeled as “just thyroid.”How autoimmune conditions evolve — and what current theories suggest about triggers, immune dysfunction, viral links, and genetics.Sjogren's, thyroid medication, and your eyes, mouth, and gut — surprising ways oral dryness, inflammation, and malabsorption may affect treatment success.Practical strategies to support your immune system, protect moisture, reduce flares, and advocate for complete testing (not just TSH).What the science knows — and what researchers are still trying to understand about autoimmunity, progression, and hope for targeted therapies.If you've been told your symptoms are “in your head,” if you're managing thyroid treatment but still don't feel well, or if you've wondered whether something bigger is going on — this episode shines a light on the autoimmune overlap almost no one talks about.

If you're over 40 and have been told your ovarian reserve is low, you've likely heard things like your only option is IVF with donor eggs or your time has run out. But those statements rarely tell the full story. In today's episode, Improve Ovarian Reserve to Get Pregnant After 40, we explore what ovarian reserve actually measures, why it does not define your fertility potential, and how a functional fertility approach can support egg quality, hormone communication, and your chances of pregnancy, whether naturally or with IVF. Even after 40, your body can respond when you understand the underlying imbalances that influence ovarian function. You'll learn • What AMH, FSH, and AFC truly indicate and why they don't measure egg quality • How mitochondrial energy, nutrient levels, and antioxidants influence egg development after 40 • The role of thyroid health and why optimal TSH should be below 2.0 when trying to conceive • How gut infections, immune dysregulation, and vaginal microbiome imbalances affect ovarian reserve • Which functional tests help uncover hidden imbalances that impact egg potential, including GI MAP, DUTCH, GrowBaby, and HTMA This episode is especially for you if: • You are 40 or older and have been told your AMH is low or your FSH is high • You have experienced failed IVF cycles, early loss, or poor egg quality and want to know what else you can do • You want a functional fertility framework that looks at hormone communication, egg energy, and whole body imbalances rather than just chasing lab numbers Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey. Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide:  Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- Timestamps 00:00 What low ovarian reserve really means after 40 Why AMH and FSH do not predict your ability to conceive and why your fertility is not defined by these numbers. 01:00 AMH, FSH and AFC explained for women over 40 How ovarian reserve tests measure quantity, not quality and why functional fertility looks deeper. 02:00 Case study: Diminished ovarian reserve at 41 with autoimmune clues A real example of low AMH and Hashimoto's with gut infections that resulted in a natural pregnancy. 04:00 Mitochondria and egg energy after 40 How mitochondrial function influences egg maturation and which nutrients support better ovarian energy. 05:00 Thyroid health and why TSH must be optimal to conceive The full thyroid picture and why ferritin, antibodies and gluten sensitivity matter for ovarian reserve. 07:00 Mineral balance and heavy metals that affect ovarian reserve How magnesium, copper imbalance and toxic metals influence egg quality and hormone stability. 08:30 Adrenal stress and cortisol patterns that lower ovarian signaling How chronic stress suppresses FSH and LH and what adrenal patterns look like on testing. 10:00 Gut health, estrogen metabolism and inflammation How dysbiosis, leaky gut and yeast overgrowth interfere with follicle growth and hormone balance. 11:00 Vaginal microbiome and hidden infections linked to failed implantation Why Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma and high pH environments reduce embryo success and implantation. 13:00 Case study: Natural pregnancy at 43 with DOR A woman with low AMH and high FSH who addressed gut, adrenal and thyroid imbalances and conceived naturally. --- Resources

Struggling to understand why someone's metabolic health isn't improving despite clean labs and healthy habits? The missing piece might be written in their DNA. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we uncover how key genetic variants (SNPs) can help you identify hidden metabolic risks and choose the right lab tests to confirm them.Discover how to combine genetic data with functional testing, and learn how to personalize your interventions with surgical precision.What's Inside This Episode?What metabolic health really means and where it goes wrongThe SNPs linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and energy dysregulationWhy normal labs can be misleading without a genetic lensHow to pair key SNPs with targeted lab tests to get clearer answersReal-world examples of using DNA to uncover hidden dysfunctionWhen to test beyond TSH and lipid panels and what to order insteadThe one genetic insight that could change your whole approach to weight loss and blood sugarResources and Links:Download our FREE Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient OutcomesJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here

Every winter, TSH rises—but that doesn't mean thyroid failure. Dr Eric Balcavage explains how photoperiod, melatonin, and circannual rhythms alter TRH → TSH → T3 and why seasonal adaptation is often misdiagnosed as hypothyroidism. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How shorter days and colder temperatures reset the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis ✅ Why macro-TSH raises lab TSH without true hypothyroidism ✅ How both conventional and functional models misread winter physiology ✅ Five ways to align with your seasonal thyroid rhythm (light, rest, minerals, movement, patience)

Fatigue in midlife isn't just about needing more sleep — it's often a sign that something deeper is out of balance. In this episode, Tara shares her clinical approach to fatigue, including how hormones, minerals, iron status, thyroid function, inflammation, gut health, and stress all impact your energy. She explains why basic labs don't always tell the full story and what to look for when fatigue doesn't improve with rest or supplements alone. You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of why you feel tired and what steps actually move the needle — plus how personalized testing and guidance can help you get your energy back for good.   Here's what you'll discover in this episode: 1. Why "just getting older" isn't a reason to accept low energy Tara Thorne shares her refreshing perspective on why we shouldn't expect our bodies to bounce back like they did in our twenties, and how you can actually regain your spark at any age. 2. The importance of digging into your blood work Learn what labs to ask for (and why most doctors miss critical markers)—including a full-thyroid panel, specific immune markers, iron panels, and even markers for viral and bacterial infections. 3. How mineral imbalances could be sabotaging your energy Tara Thorne walks through the magic of HTMA tests and why simply popping magnesium or iron might not help (and could even make things worse!). 4. The gut-fatigue connection Surprise! You might not have GI symptoms and still have serious gut-driven exhaustion. Tara Thorne unpacks how gut health, inflammation, and "leaky gut" can zap your vitality. 5. The critical (but often overlooked) role of hormones and stress From optimizing your hormones with bioidentical HRT to managing stress and dialing in quality sleep, you'll get actionable advice to support your energy on every level.   Other episodes of interest: EPS 114: Thyroid health in midlife: post-illness autoimmunity/hypothyroidism, why TSH will rise with iodine & this is OK, progesterone & thyroid health & more! EPS 129: Hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed all the time in midlife. This episode: everything you need to know to ensure this doesn't happen to you. EPS 123: Caution should be taken when supplementing vitamin D, iron & selenium. Do not DIY these supplements! EPS 130: Do not take oral / IV iron until you've listened to this. EPS 5: Copper Toxicity: How it may be driving your PMS, estrogen issues, OCD, anxiety & more. EPS 121: All-things-cortisol in perimenopause. Are levels usually high or low? Should we test cortisol? If so, how? Everything you need to know!   Mentioned in this episode: HERBATONIN – Click HERE to visit the shop. Save 10% when you use Tara's code: Tara10 HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script. Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications. The Perimenopause Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were. [FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).   [BOOK A 30-MINUTE SESSION WITH TARA HERE]

Your gut contains more bacterial cells than human cells in your entire body. This living ecosystem either works for you or against you, and most people are unknowingly destroying it with every meal. Dr. Jay Wrigley, hormone specialist, breaks down the intricate web connecting gut microbiome health, hormonal responses, and metabolic dysfunction in ways that finally make sense.This conversation cuts through the symptom-chasing approach of conventional medicine to examine root causes. Why does adding iodine sometimes wreck thyroid function instead of helping it? What does sea salt actually contain, and why might vacation at the beach genuinely improve thyroid symptoms? How does the body's stress response literally prevent fat cells from releasing their contents, no matter how perfectly you eat?Dr. Wrigley explains hormone sensitive lipase, the enzyme-hormone that acts as gatekeeper for fat burning, and why most people have never heard of it despite its central role in weight management. He traces the cascade from dietary choices through insulin and cortisol to inflammation and arterial damage, showing how the body's hormonal response to what you eat matters more than the food itself.The discussion covers thyroid conversion problems that standard TSH testing misses entirely, the relationship between progesterone, estrogen and cellular thyroid function, and why the carnivore diet might indicate deeper gut issues rather than being a long-term solution. Learn which simple dietary modifications address iodine status without expensive testing, and how stress management connects directly to your body's willingness to release stored fat.This is functional medicine thinking applied to everyday metabolic problems, explained through the lens of a practitioner who treats hormones as the body's first responders to everything you do, eat, think, and experience.BIG IDEAYour health is much more related to the hormonal response by the choice that you just made than what you ate at all.Dr. Jay Wrigley Contact InfoSocail Media: @HormoneDietDocWebsite: DrJayWrigley.comSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Tu manges bien. Tu bouges. Tu fais attention.Tu es en déficit calorique… et pourtant ton corps ne change pas.Ta balance stagne. Ton énergie chute.Et tu commences à douter de toi.Si tu te reconnais, cet épisode va te faire un bien IMMENSE.Aujourd'hui, on plonge dans un sujet qui touche des milliers de femmes :le rôle caché de la thyroïde dans la perte de poids.Et surtout : pourquoi un déficit calorique peut ne rien donner quand ta thyroïde fonctionne au ralenti — même si ta TSH est « normale ».Dans cet épisode, je t'explique simplement (et sans drame) :✨ pourquoi ton métabolisme dépend directement de ta T3✨ pourquoi une prise de sang “normale” ne veut rien dire✨ comment le stress, les carences, la digestion et la rT3 bloquent ta perte de poids✨ les signes que ta thyroïde ralentit — même si on te dit que c'est « dans ta tête »✨ ce qui affaiblit ta thyroïde sans que tu le réalises✨ ce que tu peux faire pour la soutenir naturellement (sans tomber dans le extrême)Si tu te sens découragée, si tu n'arrives pas à perdre malgré tous tes efforts, si ton énergie et ton humeur ne te ressemblent plus… Cet épisode est pour toi.Et… bonne nouvelle :Mon défi 21 jours BOSS commence le 1er décembre gratuit, déjà plus de 500 femmes inscrites

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Dach to unpack the most misunderstood aspects of thyroid health - from TSH and Synthroid to T3 conversion, desiccated thyroid, iodine, selenium, cardiovascular risk, and more. If you've ever been told your TSH is “normal” but you still have symptoms (even if you taking Synthroid)… this conversation is going to change how you think about your thyroid therapy. We discuss: • Why TSH is an unreliable marker and why it often reflects inflammation more than thyroid output • How T3 works primarily at the pituitary and T4 at the periphery • Why T4-only therapy (Synthroid/Levothyroxine) can leave patients still feeling rubbish and with symptoms of hypothyroid • The benefits of combination thyroid therapy and why natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) helps so many people • Selenium's role in T4→T3 conversion and thyroid antibody reduction • The importance of around iodine • How low thyroid function increases cardiovascular disease and cancer risk • The best supplements for thyroid support, including berberine and myo-inositol. And lots more! This episode is a deep dive into thyroid physiology, hormones, optimal treatment, and the gaps in conventional endocrinology that leave so many patients ignored. This is a conversation, even if you don't think you have thyroid issues, you don't want to miss! Jeffrey Dach, MD is a board-certified physician and integrative medicine advocate with over four decades of experience in healthcare. In 2005, after retiring from radiology, Dr. Dach founded the clinic TrueMedMD — where he serves as Medical Director. Under his leadership, TrueMedMD has specialized in bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), natural thyroid care, and integrative medicine. Dr. Dach is also a prolific author and educator. His works include Bioidentical Hormones 101 and Natural Medicine 101, aimed at making complex medical and hormonal science accessible and practical for both clinicians and patients. Find out more about Dr Dach here; Website - https://jeffreydachmd.com/ Natural Thyroid Toolkit Book - https://a.co/d/2gyUYzn BioIdentical Hormones 101 Book - https://a.co/d/3d5HBSn

Drive with Dr. Peter Attia: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Antonio Bianco is a world-renowned physician-scientist and expert in thyroid physiology and metabolism. In this episode, Antonio explores the complex biology of thyroid hormone production, conversion, and regulation—highlighting how deiodinase enzymes modulate hormone activity at the tissue level and why that matters for interpreting lab results. He discusses the shortcomings of relying solely on TSH as a marker of thyroid function, the ongoing debate around combination therapy with T3 and T4 versus standard T4 treatment, and how genetics, tissue sensitivity, and individual variability influence thyroid hormone metabolism. The conversation also examines how hypothyroidism affects energy, mood, cognition, and longevity; why some patients remain symptomatic despite "normal" labs; and how future research could reshape treatment paradigms. We discuss: How the thyroid produces, stores, and activates hormones like T4 and T3 to finely regulate thyroid activity [2:45]; How fasting alters thyroid hormones to conserve energy [12:45]; Action of the deiodinases: how D1, D2, and D3 enzymes control the activation and inactivation of thyroid hormones [19:15]; The normal function of thyroid hormone and the roles of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and deiodinases in maintaining hormonal balance [23:30]; Why understanding thyroid physiology is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism [33:45]; Testing for thyroid hormones: understanding free vs. total levels, the limitations of current T3 assays, best practices, and more [36:00]; Genetic and sex-based variability in thyroid hormone regulation and their limited clinical significance [43:45]; Hyperthyroidism: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options [46:00]; Hypothyroidism: diagnosis and autoimmune causes of hypothyroidism [56:30]; More on hypothyroidism: diagnostic biomarkers, antibody patterns, and non-autoimmune presentations [1:05:00]; Thyroid hormone replacement therapy [1:15:15]; More on thyroid replacement strategies: exploring the evidence gaps, mortality signals, effects on lipids, and more [1:28:00]; Hypothyroidism basics: causes, antibody implications (including pregnancy), and how to make the diagnosis before choosing therapy [1:35:15]; Thyroid medication: compounded controlled-release T3, brand name versus generic, and what Antonio prescribes to newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients [1:42:45]; Redefining treatment success: why normalizing TSH isn't always enough for patients with hypothyroidism [1:54:45]; Case studies: analysis of two unusual cases of thyroid disease [1:57:00]; Dangers of supplementing with high levels of iodine, and female-specific risk of thyroid disease [2:05:45]; Case study of a patient who presents with elevated TSH but no symptoms [2:09:30]; How future research could reshape treatment, and Antonio's new book called "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" [2:13:15]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Antonio Bianco is a world-renowned physician-scientist and expert in thyroid physiology and metabolism. In this episode, Antonio explores the complex biology of thyroid hormone production, conversion, and regulation—highlighting how deiodinase enzymes modulate hormone activity at the tissue level and why that matters for interpreting lab results. He discusses the shortcomings of relying solely on TSH as a marker of thyroid function, the ongoing debate around combination therapy with T3 and T4 versus standard T4 treatment, and how genetics, tissue sensitivity, and individual variability influence thyroid hormone metabolism. The conversation also examines how hypothyroidism affects energy, mood, cognition, and longevity; why some patients remain symptomatic despite "normal" labs; and how future research could reshape treatment paradigms. We discuss: How the thyroid produces, stores, and activates hormones like T4 and T3 to finely regulate thyroid activity [2:45]; How fasting alters thyroid hormones to conserve energy [12:45]; Action of the deiodinases: how D1, D2, and D3 enzymes control the activation and inactivation of thyroid hormones [19:15]; The normal function of thyroid hormone and the roles of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and deiodinases in maintaining hormonal balance [23:30]; Why understanding thyroid physiology is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism [33:45]; Testing for thyroid hormones: understanding free vs. total levels, the limitations of current T3 assays, best practices, and more [36:00]; Genetic and sex-based variability in thyroid hormone regulation and their limited clinical significance [43:45]; Hyperthyroidism: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options [46:00]; Hypothyroidism: diagnosis and autoimmune causes of hypothyroidism [56:30]; More on hypothyroidism: diagnostic biomarkers, antibody patterns, and non-autoimmune presentations [1:05:00]; Thyroid hormone replacement therapy [1:15:15]; More on thyroid replacement strategies: exploring the evidence gaps, mortality signals, effects on lipids, and more [1:28:00]; Hypothyroidism basics: causes, antibody implications (including pregnancy), and how to make the diagnosis before choosing therapy [1:35:15]; Thyroid medication: compounded controlled-release T3, brand name versus generic, and what Antonio prescribes to newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients [1:42:45]; Redefining treatment success: why normalizing TSH isn't always enough for patients with hypothyroidism [1:54:45]; Case studies: analysis of two unusual cases of thyroid disease [1:57:00]; Dangers of supplementing with high levels of iodine, and female-specific risk of thyroid disease [2:05:45]; Case study of a patient who presents with elevated TSH but no symptoms [2:09:30]; How future research could reshape treatment, and Antonio's new book called "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" [2:13:15]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Hoy hablamos de tiroiditis de Hashimoto y de hipotiroidismo subclínico, dos diagnósticos que suelen confundirse pero que no son exactamente lo mismo. Te explico cuáles son sus diferencias, qué tienen en común y, sobre todo, cómo abordarlos desde la alimentación y el estilo de vida.Veremos qué papel tienen los anticuerpos, la TSH y las hormonas tiroideas, qué factores pueden influir en su evolución y cuáles son las claves del tratamiento dietético: desde la importancia de los micronutrientes (selenio, zinc, hierro, yodo, omega 3...) hasta la gestión del estrés, el descanso y el ejercicio de fuerza.Si te han diagnosticado Hashimoto o hipotiroidismo subclínico —o simplemente te interesa entender mejor cómo funciona tu tiroides—, este episodio te ayudará a comprender y cuidar tu salud tiroidea desde un enfoque integral y sin alarmismosConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comiendo-con-maria-nutricion--2497272/support.

Could your thyroid be the real reason you haven't conceived yet—even if your lab results say everything's “normal”?This episode uncovers how subtle thyroid imbalances can quietly block ovulation, affect egg quality, and even increase miscarriage risk—issues that standard testing often misses. If you've been told your labs are fine but still can't get or stay pregnant, this conversation will change how you approach your fertility.In this episode, you'll...-Discover the full thyroid panel every woman trying to conceive should request (and why TSH alone isn't enough).-Learn the difference between hypo- and hyperthyroidism—and how each impacts conception and pregnancy.-Get natural, science-backed strategies to restore thyroid balance through nutrition, stress regulation, and gut health.Press play to uncover the hidden thyroid-fertility connection and take the first step toward making your body feel safe and ready for pregnancy.

When you're trying to help a patient with a specific concern and you've hit a wall, what do you do?  Well, if you're Dr. Bob DeMaria, you don't ignore the "nudge" from above.  He didn't ignore it, God led him to a solution, and now he's able to help out even more patients with the same challenge.Reach Out to Me:Website: https://www.dontignorethenudge.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/profile/creators?u=50504485IG: https://www.instagram.com/dontignorethenudgepodcast/Private FB group to WATCH interviews: https://www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebookBusiness/Personal Coaching with Cori:https://www.corifreeman.com/(951) 923-267Reach out to Dr. Bob DeMaria :Website: https://druglessdoctor.com/

Doug sits down with Dr. Victor Carsrud, Head of Functional Medicine & Health Innovation at Breather Mae, to map a no-fluff health playbook for high-demand performers—rodeo athletes, ranchers, farmers, and anyone who works hard. We dig into why "test, don't guess" matters, how a simple Gut Check unlocks better hormone balance and recovery, and the panels most annual physicals miss (full thyroid with antibodies, prolactin for pituitary stress, micronutrients, organic acids). We also get real on environmental toxins (mold, microplastics, PFAS), what to eat on the road, and why 30g protein within 30 minutes of waking changes your day. What you'll learn Why TSH alone isn't enough: add Free T3/T4 + TPO/TG antibodies How gut → brain → hormones all connect (and why it's step one) When prolactin flags pituitary stress (think head hits/endocrine disruptors) "Test don't guess" supplements (yes, vitamin D can be too high) Tiered testing: Baseline → Tier 1/2 → Tier 3 → Olympiad Real-world fueling for the road: protein-first wins for energy & focus. Chapters 00:00 Intro & access-anywhere functional medicine 02:15 What basic labs miss (TSH ≠ full thyroid picture) 08:40 Coaching model: from "doctor knows best" to partnership 10:45 Gut ↔ brain ↔ hormones—no more silos 15:00 You can't out-supplement bad data 21:00 Why proactive labs matter in dangerous sports & work 27:10 Low T in roughstock? Stress, sleep, hits & gut links 28:20 Breather Mae tiers (Baseline → Olympiad) 49:30 Protein timing: the 30/30 rule 54:00 Recovery & oxidative stress markers 59:00 Making 80-page labs actionable (not pill-pushing) 1:03:00 Pricing, installments, and ROI for athletes Brought to you by our partners:

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What if the most important step after pregnancy loss isn't “try again,” but being truly seen and given a thoughtful plan? In this special episode for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares how restorative reproductive medicine supports women with cycle-informed evaluation, timed hormone labs, thyroid and insulin testing, male factor assessment, and screening for chronic endometritis—often missed in standard care. With compassion and clarity, discover how to build a plan that honors your grief while restoring your body's ability to heal and conceive.Key TakeawaysCompassion first: Honor grief, name the baby if desired, and move at your own pace.Cycle-informed evaluation: Use charting to assess ovulation return, luteal phase strength, fertile signs, and bleeding patterns (especially brown bleeding).Timed hormone labs: Check progesterone and estradiol ~7 days after ovulation to assess ovulation quality—not just “day 21” labs.Thyroid & insulin matter: Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T4, Free/Total T3, antibodies) and insulin testing (fasting or OGTT with insulin).Screen for chronic endometritis: Especially if there's brown bleeding, early loss, or heavy cycles. Consider menstrual testing, biopsy, or hysteroscopy.Male factor is essential: Include semen analysis and DNA fragmentation testing, even if conception occurred.Re-testing is critical: Confirm improvements after treatment—labs, charting, and symptom resolution all guide timing.When to try again: A shared decision—emotionally ready, physically supported, with a clear plan for early pregnancy monitoring (HCG, progesterone, estradiol).If you've experienced pregnancy loss and feel like you're navigating it alone or without answers, we're here to help. At Radiant Clinic, we combine compassionate care with cycle-informed, restorative evaluation to create a plan designed for your body and your story. Schedule your free discovery call at radiantclinic.com

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the October 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Patients With Adrenal InsufficiencyIntroduction Welcome and host introductions Brief overview of the episode's topic Resources and CME reminderArticle Overview Source: Emergency Medicine Practice, October 2025 Authors: The Simcoes Importance of evidence-based reviewClinical Context & Epidemiology Frequency and rarity of adrenal insufficiency Diagnostic challenges and statistics Importance of recognizing adrenal crisisPathophysiology Primary, secondary, and tertiary adrenal insufficiency Causes and mechanisms Key anatomical and physiological conceptsDifferential Diagnosis Overlap with other diseases (infections, autoimmune, endocrine, psychiatric, cardiac, GI, etc.) Importance of considering adrenal crisis in complex casesPrehospital Care EMS recognition and limitations Importance of medication history and emergency kits Legal and logistical barriers to prehospital hydrocortisoneEmergency Department Evaluation Recognizing symptoms and prioritizing care Role of EMR and clinical decision support Key history and risk factors (medications, steroid use, opioid use, comorbidities)Physical Examination Specific and nonspecific findings Cushingoid features vs. primary adrenal insufficiency signsDiagnostic Workup Laboratory studies (cortisol, ACTH, renin, aldosterone, TSH, etc.) Imaging considerations Gold standard tests and their limitations in the EDTreatment Immediate administration of hydrocortisone Dosing for adults and pediatrics Supportive care (fluids, glucose, treating underlying cause) Sick day dosing and home managementSpecial Populations Pregnancy considerations Septic shock and adrenal crisisCommon Pitfalls & Takeaways Delaying steroids for labs/diagnosis Importance of high suspicion and early treatment Key trivia and learning pointsClosingSummary and final thoughts Reminders for further reading and CME Farewell and next episode teaserEmergency Medicine Residents, get your free subscription by writing resident@ebmedicine.net

Send us a textIf your thyroid results look “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck — this episode will help you understand why.In this in-depth solo episode, Registered Nutritionist and Autoimmune Specialist VJ Hamilton explores why thyroid issues often start outside the thyroid. Drawing on both her personal experience and years in clinical practice, she explains how five key body systems — the gut, liver, adrenals, sex hormones, and mitochondria — can all disrupt thyroid function, slow conversion, and mimic hypothyroidism even when test results appear fine.VJ shares her own story of high TSH and low T3 without raised antibodies, unpacking how stress, inflammation, and adrenal dysregulation were at the root of her symptoms — and how she now helps clients identify similar patterns in practice.You'll learn:Why thyroid tests rarely tell the full storyHow gut and liver health shape thyroid hormone conversionThe adrenal–thyroid connection and how cortisol can mask or worsen hypothyroidismThe impact of hormone transitions like perimenopause on thyroid receptor sensitivityPractical nutrient and lifestyle strategies to support thyroid function naturallyIf you've ever felt unseen, unheard, or “normal on paper,” this conversation will give you a new lens for understanding your thyroid and your body's incredible interconnectedness.

See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog You will learn: What holds up new treatments for diseases and conditions How long the FDA sits on a known safe medical medication before it is released to the public. Why safe and effective drugs are NOT approved by the FDA Why doctors are forced to use medications off label How you can help During my 44 years of medical practice, I have encountered conditions for which there is no approved medication or surgical treatment available as recognized by the American College of OBGYN or the FDA. This situation can present challenges both for physicians managing these patients and for individuals seeking relief from their symptoms. This issue is not often addressed on Dr Oz, in the news, or at medical conferences. For many conditions, physicians wait for the development of approved medications or treatments, and in the meantime may inform patients that there is currently no treatment or cure available. Some doctors may attribute a patient's concerns to aging, stating that it is a universal experience. While this may be accurate, such explanations may not provide comfort to patients seeking solutions to their symptoms. This lack of helpful guidance can discourage individuals from seeking medical care when they feel their concerns are not acknowledged. This seems to result from insurance companies prioritizing cost savings by minimizing patient care.  Every year insurance companies decrease what they pay doctors for their services, while their expenses go up, and the Government requires more and more work behind the scenes like HIPPA, OSHA, and Clia requirements that costs more to deliver the same service.  If you have a problem with the time your doctor spends with you then blame the insurance companies whose profits rise every year…Soon doctors will do what I do and only take cash.  The practice of medicine is not working in a free market. While insurance limits the prescriptions of medication to those meds that are FDA Approved, the FDA and medical specialty colleges often delay approval of new, low-risk treatments for up to 20 years after their effectiveness is demonstrated. This lengthy process should be reconsidered to treat people who are ill and suffering, now. There is plenty of research in the medical journals that explain the safety of new and effective treatments that can save peoples' lives that are not FDA approved yet. The FDA is not interested in expediting the release of medication/ devices quickly to those people who need help now. They drag out the testing of a medicine that has been effective for years and may or may not approve it. On the flip side they have approved many drugs that later are found to have severe side effects, and they just change the warnings on the medication inserts. They don't take them off the market except in severe cases. Drugs that have worked treating patients successfully are being used but are not FDA approved. These “grandfathered drugs” don't need to go through the testing that new drugs go through because they work with few well-known risks. I use many if these medications because they are inexpensive for my patients and are often more effective than new meds for the same problem. One of the drugs that the FDA has not had to approve is Armour Thyroid, a natural thyroid replacement. My experience with treatments not approved by the FDA Armour Thyroid: Armour Thyroid (AT) has been prescribed by doctors to replace thyroid hormones for about 100 years. It is natural, made from Pig thyroid. It only comes from “medical Pigs” that are raised for medical purposes.  We use medical pigs for skin grafts, and other parts of the pig to treat human diseases like heart valve replacements.  Armour Thyroid is composed of the four thyroid hormones that humans make: T4, T3, T2, T1. The synthetic thyroid replacement, Synthroid/levothyroxine is only T4.  The active form of thyroid is T3, and it requires an enzyme to convert T4 into T3. If a person can't convert T4 into active T3 then nothing improves except the blood levels of T4, and TSH. The majority of women cannot convert T4 into T3. Therefore, if they take Synthroid or levothyroxine and their doctor only checks their TSH level and not the level of free T3 and free T4 to see if the Thyroid is working, then women are told that they are healed, yet they know they are not because none of their low thyroid symptoms are resolved. When this happens, doctors tell female patients that it is all in their heads and dismiss us when we tell them we are not cured with this synthetic T4 medication. Yet Synthroid is a chemical, and AT is natural from medical pigs, so the FDA is trying to Bann the only drug that has successfully treated millions of women. PS. Synthroid was not tested on women like many other drugs that were passed through the FDA before 2014! If you think this is a small problem, think again. Thyroid hormones are vital to human life, and the thyroid gland requires Iodine in the diet. The Midwest US has no Iodine in the soil or water. Therefore, this area is overburdened with hypothyroidism. I have been on AT for 50 years without complication and I have prescribed it thousands of times ever since I went into private practice.  AT works to relieve the symptoms of hypothyroidism for women and men, and it works better for women that the “new” drug Synthroid/levothyroxine, which is FDA approved. You ask how could the FDA approve a drug that doesn't successfully treat women? It is because Synthroid was not tested on women!  Until 2014 the FDA did not test women in the required drug trials.  AT works for us (women), Levothyroxine does not. Now the FDA wants to ban AT. It is not approved because it was around for decades before they started testing medications like they do now, and the history of successful treatment should stand on its own merit! Example 2: Bio-Identical Hormones BIH:  BIHs had not been approved by the FDA until recently and there was no announcement that they are now approved for women who have hormone deficiency symptoms or postmenopausal symptoms. Most doctors and women who have been afraid of the only hormones that can help them, bioidentical hormones, haven't yet been told that NOW, FINALLY the medical colleges and the FDA finally have quietly approved BI hormones.  There are no pure estradiol and pure testosterone pellets that are made by a drug company for women. My patients get their estradiol and testosterone pellets from a compounding pharmacy.  I have been prescribing BIH since 1985 without FDA approval because the oral estrogen formulations that were available at pharmacies caused weight gain and put women at high risk for blood clots. Non-oral BI hormones have fewer risks than FDA approved estrogens.  I waited more than 45 years for the FDA to approve BI hormones for treatment of women.  All those women in the last 45 years who were taking FDA approved estradiol and those who couldn't tolerate them have been harmed by FDA goals of never approving compounded or bio-identical hormones.  The delay has harmed 50% of American women. Example #3 Devices for Weight Loss I was involved in the discovery and testing of a unique device that stimulated acupuncture points with a TENS-unit-type patch connected to your cell phone for easy adjustment of your hunger or “fullness”. The FDA requires testing to approve any new device so the group of investors I was part of had to invest thousands of dollars for a device we already knew worked. The FDA told the investigators of all new devices who they should test, who they can't have in the study, and how long the testing should take. I found their parameters for the study of this device to be unrealistic. The women in our test group could not be taking hormones of any kind (birth control, ERT, HRT), and could not be on antidepressants, could not have diabetes or insulin resistance or be on any drug that assisted in weight loss. These women subjects had to be a certain BMI (level of obesity) and had to be tested repeatedly with weight and body composition measurements None of my patients who needed weight loss could participate.  Most GYN patients are on some medication or supplement, so the FDA made this study of our device so narrow that REAL WOMEN weren't tested! Sadly, we lost many women in the control group from the study because they were NOT losing weight while the ones on the device were obviously dropping pounds, so we had trouble maintaining test subjects. The testing phase of this simple device took 7 years! Our device works and no one will ever know about it or be able to use this non-medicinal weight loss device because when the FDA rejects your device you will be breaking the law if you produce and sell it directly to the public. It has no side effects or dangers..it just controls the amount you eat with stimulation of an acupuncture point. There are many ways to change this situation, and it takes years and billions of dollars to change the whole system of bringing treatments to patients quickly.  I'm afraid I won't see a revolution of the way we bring medicines and devices to market during my lifetime. Currently there is a 17-year delay between proving a drug or device works for a particular illness or condition and when it becomes available to doctors and patients. So what do we do in the meantime?  I seek treatments for patients who are unresponsive to traditional medicine by reading journals like Life Extension, that inform doctors and patients alike about new effective solutions for common medical complaints and diseases that the FDA has ignored or stymied with endless drug trials.  Life Extension Magazine highlights studies on new medications for diseases without an FDA approved solution and publicizes diagnostic tests often overlooked by mainstream publications because they are not yet FDA approved. The medical journals I read (New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Menopause, Metabolism and Endocrinology, Journal of Age management, to name a few) offer treatments for orphan diseases or even common problems that haven't been blessed by the FDA. It takes an average of 17 years from the culmination of research on a new drug, test or device until it is approved for use by the public! At the end of this Blog, I will give you a link to make your voice heard by signing a petition to shorten the approval of new treatments and medications from the average of 17 years to 3 years! My patients don't have time to wait for relief, and that may be the case for you as well. If you want to do something to help, please click this link and let the FDA know how you feel. Please sign a Petition to enact an amendment to the FOOD, DRUG and COSMETIC ACT, by going to: https://age-reversal.net/fda/

See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog If you ever doubted your doctor because she wrote a script that you later “Googled” and found was not FDA approved, I hope you trusted your doctor enough to realize that she wouldn't recommend any medication that would hurt you…. What is an unapproved use of a drug, also called “off-label”? Unapproved use of an approved drug is often called “off-label” use. This term can mean that the drug is: Used for a disease or medical condition that it is not approved to treat, such as when a chemotherapy is approved to treat one type of cancer, but healthcare providers use it to treat a different type of cancer. The drugs that are not approved by the FDA, yet are commonly used, have been used for decades before the 1964 law that required new drugs to go through extensive and very expensive testing before their release to the public. The operative word is NEW DRUGS AFTER 1964. Today I will talk about the safety of non-FDA approved drugs because they are: Older cheaper drugs used for many diseases and conditions before 1964 and are still used Drugs that are approved for one use, or one condition, but not for other conditions that it is effective and safe for. Drugs made by compounding pharmacies for diseases that the FDA has not approved a drug for, but there is research backing the drug and years of safe use. First, before we discuss the non-FDA approved drugs, I will discuss the safety/risks of FDA approved drugs, and why FDA approval doesn't mean a drug will do no harm or even that it is effective for the use it is approved for. A little background will help you understand the problem and the reason an FDA approval does not necessarily mean a drug is safe.  Since 1964, a law was passed that established testing prior to a drug being approved by the FDA became mandatory.   Since that time several drugs that survive FDA approval and are released but are later removed or banned after their FDA release when the public finds side effects that the FDA didn't discover in their trials. One such drug is Fen-Phen, Fenfluramine/Phentermine. This drug was released during my time practicing medicine and was withdrawn after one study claimed it caused heart valve disease…In the end the “one post approval study” that claimed that heart valves were affected by this drug that caused its bann was found to be false. The withdrawal of the drug followed one study by a single cardiologist from Kansas City had reviewed all of the cardiac valve echo tests and falsified the results to make Fen-Phen appear dangerous to heart valves, when in reality it wasn't.  She lost her license, but the FDA never put Fen-Phen back on the market!  The FDA hates to be wrong twice, so they never allowed this drug back on the market after its removal. Other mistakes made by the FDA include not allowing women in the studies to approve a drug before 2014 which ignores or misses all of the side effects or lack of effectiveness for a drug when taken by women.  Despite all the expensive testing before the release of a drug by the FDA, many drugs not tested on women were later often found to have severe side effects only on women. A few examples follow: You might have heard of the FDA approved drug Ambien that causes many women to experience “night eating”, sleepwalking, and night terrors, while their male counterparts were not affected, so because they only tested men the drug was approved. In retrospect it should have been tested on women as well, and then either not passed through the FDA or should have had a black box warning for women. It takes years get action from the FDA, notifying doctors of these side effects. Women were not included in testing for any drugs except female hormones until 11 years ago, but no other drugs.   Before 2014 all (non-hormonal) drugs that passed the FDA were not tested on women so the effect on women was unknown until it was tested on the public. The FDA left women out of drug-trials because it viewed women as “mini men”, or they didn't consider us important enough to test new drugs on…OR worse, they believed we were too complicated to easily test us because of pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal swings that normal healthy women have.  In any case, we are now suffering their decisions, when a medication works one way for men and another way for women! Finally, we are tested when drugs are being evaluated for approval by the FDA. Professional women have achieved a level of authority in medicine and pharmacology (2025) and are weighing in on the inequity. Women in the medical profession and the public are pulling back the curtain on the side effects of FDA approved drugs that are experienced by women only! Slowly, study by study investigators are now publishing the side effects and problems for women with FDA approved drugs….yet these findings are not included in the warnings on most of these drugs, even now over 15 year after they became obvious to the doctors who treat women! Drugs that either don't work for women, or that have severe side effects include that were approved before 2014. All statin drugs for high cholesterol (Crestor, rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, etc.) cause women to have muscle breakdown and muscle pain. Synthroid (levothyroxine), doesn't cure the symptoms of hypothyroidism in 80% of women, but just makes the TSH lower, so it appears as if it is working! This leads doctors to tell women that their symptoms are all in their heads!! Wrong.  It is the wrong medicine. Women have enzymes that differ from men that make it difficult for them to convert the inactive form (T4) into the active form (T3), so we can't convert Synthroid (all T4) into the active form. Synthroid, the FDA approved drug for hypothyroidism, shouldn't be given to most women. Women should be given the non-FDA approved drug Armour Thyroid or NP thyroid that have both T3 and T4 in them! Ambien Prednisone and other oral steroids We have reviewed the lack of testing on women before 2014, now we will discuss safe drugs that have been used for decades even before 1964 when the FDA required testing for FDA approval? Older, yet effective and inexpensive drugs have been tested by the public, some for almost 100 years that have saved thousands of lives, yet they are not given the FDA stamp of approval!  In fact, the FDA tries to put these drugs out of circulation, replacing them with very expensive drugs that are new! Or they just shut them down, because they are not FDA approved.  Young doctors are told not to use them by their medical schoolteachers who rarely have experienced these medications in private practice…. These doctors in training don't know the history of older safer, cheaper drugs, or even why the FDA tells them avoid them. They comply not knowing why, so you are left with no drug that works for you, or you pay 3-10 times the amount for a newer FDA version of the older drug which may even have more side effects. Some of these older very effective and cheap drugs are Penicillin, Nitroglycerine for chest pain, Morphine (pain), Phenobarbital (seizures), Codeine, Armour Thyroid, hormone injections including estradiol injections and testosterone, Thorazine for psychiatric use, (Pitocin) oxytocin for labor, lactation support and Autism Colchicine:Used to treat and prevent gout. Progesterone in oil (IM) Estradiol in oil (IM) B12 for injection Testosterone Cypionate for injection Compounded Estradiol in any form Compounded Testosterone for women These drugs have been used for so long that any safety risks or side effects have been found through the use of these drugs in the population. Yet the FDA won't grandfather them in and approve them based on their history! What do doctors do when the drug the FDA has approved a drug that doesn't work for a group of their patients (gender, race, blood type, etc.)?  What happens when a doctor can't find a drug that is FDA approved needed to treat a condition she is faced with? Why do we as citizens, allow the government to have power over doctors who are already controlled by their state licensing boards as to what medications they?  Lastly Why do taxpayers allow a government agency that they fund with tax dollars control their health by banning, or not approving drugs, or banning one drug so an outrageously expensive drug is put in its place? Compounded Medications/ Compounding Pharmacies: These drugs are made by mixing ingredients to meet individual patient needs and are not subject to premarket review for safety, effectiveness, or quality. However, they ARE subject to the success or failure for which they were prescribed. If a doctor prescribes a compounded drug that doesn't work, she is apt to be confronted by her patient who is not getting the expected results.  Compounding pharmacies usually don't get paid by insurance, so patients are more invested in getting a drug that works and that is one of the big reasons that Compounded medicines are at least as good or better than big pharma or generic drugs. I absolutely could not successfully treat the thousands of women and men that I have without compounding pharmacies.  They compound hormones/drugs that are safe and effective, mostly hormones that can't be patented because they occur in nature and won't ever be made by big pharma. More than that, big producers of drugs can't produce in mass quantities many doses of a certain hormone like compounding pharmacies do.  Compounding pharmacies provide what people need and they continue to do so because patients prefer their dosing and quality.  FDA approved Generic Drugs can be legally 25 % lower dose than what they say they are.  That would be a big problem if my compounded pellets had that kind of variability. People might need pellets every 2months or every 5 months instead of every 4 months..it would be like guessing what you need ahead of time…..I believe dedicated compounding pharmacists are more accurate than any generic on the market. Compounding pharmacies: Unsung Heros Compounding pharmacies serve the public when big pharma fails and hasn't developed a safety net for production if they have a problem and the FDA shuts them down. That situation leaves patients who take their medications, without an alternative. Compounding pharmacies step into the breech when big pharma has a problem with a particular drug and stop making a drug (e.g. Lidocaine, B12 injectable, IV Fluids, to name a few shortages and no production that have occurred in the recent past). What if patients couldn't get the meds they need, and if there were no compounding pharmacies—Chaos and suffering and dying patients would closely follow! The FDA is Fickle and is not on your side! For years the FDA did not approve of Bioidentical estrogen and testosterone in any form, and just a few months ago all of a sudden, long after they scared women from taking the hormones they needed to improve their length of life and quality of life, they decided bioidentical hormones are better than the FDA approved hormones!!!  That is a little too late.  Some of us will never forget the stress lack of approval of compounded hormones caused for doctors and patients alike.  Other doctors criticized us and now most of them aren't even in practice anymore.  Maybe the FDA read my blog!!! Compounded hormones have been approved by the masses of women who have taken them under my signature! Compounded BI hormones are medications with a long track record and should not have to be tested with the bloated expense required of testing for the FDA. For Gynecological Disorders that don't have an FDA approved hormone drug because testosterone and estradiol have been used for so long that they don't need testing. If there was a significant problem with them their history of use of over 5-7 decades has proven the efficacy and safety of the female hormones for treatment and hormone replacement. For Psychiatric Disorders: Some patients need compounded ketamine products for conditions like severe depression, despite lacking FDA approval for these uses and potential risks, yet it has been used for this purpose for decades and was used for childbirth for almost a century, until epidurals and saddle blocks took their place. Testosterone for women still is not recognized as a female hormone even though women produce over twice as much Testosterone as Estradiol when they are in their fertile years.   Replacement of T with bioidentical T pellets offers a treatment for dozens of symptoms women face after age 40, and it prevents the diseases of aging: osteoporosis, heart disease, sarcopenia, frailty, diabetes and more that have not been addressed by mainstream medicine and the FDA. Over a decade ago, the FDA turned down the approval of testosterone patch after over 3 years of positive research studies, the FDA said they didn't approve T for women is because the side effect of T for women, facial hair, was dangerous for women.…I cry B—–S—-!  That is really men not wanting to share testosterone replacement with women. I say leave us alone and let women and their doctors determine what they need.  It is proven that only 5% of all professionals in any profession are not trustworthy, so give doctors their due and trust that we are looking for answers to our patients' problems that you don't even know about! The FDA is paid for by us…everyone in this country. I say hands off! Speed up the approval process or forget it for older drugs and BI hormones! ~

You've done the labs. You've listed the symptoms. And you've been told “everything looks normal.” So why do you still feel exhausted, foggy, and not like yourself? Here's what's really happening: You're caught in the gap between being healthy and being sick enough to matter to our medical system.  Your thyroid function may be declining, your immune system may be mounting an attack against your own tissue, but because you haven't crossed the arbitrary threshold that triggers a diagnosis, your very real suffering gets dismissed. In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, I break down why TSH-only testing misses up to 60% of thyroid dysfunction, how Hashimoto's can progress for 7-10 years before showing up on standard labs, and why your symptoms aren't "just stress" or "just aging"—they're your body providing crucial information about autoimmune processes that conventional medicine isn't looking for. Because you're not fine—you're just not sick enough for their checklist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confused by your thyroid labs, or why you still feel unwell despite “normal” results? In this episode of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, I'm joined by Inna Topiler, CNS, board-certified clinical nutritionist and host of Thyroid Mystery Solved. We unpack the 5 thyroid types, how to look beyond TSH, key Hashimoto's triggers, and simple nutrition strategies to help you thrive. You'll also learn about Reverse T3, antibodies, and how to support bone health without dairy. Whether you're newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism or have been managing Hashimoto's for years, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you better understand your thyroid and take steps toward thriving. Learn more about Inna Topiler, CNS: Website: https://innatopiler.com ThyroLove Supplement: https://thyrolove.com Weight Loss Jumpstart Course: https://innatopiler.com/jumpstart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innatopiler

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with guest Dr. Justin Marchegiani to dive into how thyroid hormones control your metabolism, energy, and overall health. Discover why symptoms like fatigue, hair thinning, or cold hands could signal underlying thyroid issues. We break down TSH, T4, and T3, and explain why conventional testing often misses the full story.   In this episode, learn the key drivers of thyroid dysfunction, including insulin resistance, chronic stress, and inflammation. Explore how your gut and liver influence hormone activation and why common nutrient deficiencies can silently impair thyroid function.   In this episode, get actionable strategies to support your thyroid naturally. From optimizing nutrient intake and stabilizing blood sugar to reducing environmental toxins, sleep and stress management are highlighted as essential components for better thyroid health. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Thyroid Hormone Activation 00:13 Impact of Stress and Inflammation on Thyroid Function 02:38 Interview with Dr. Justin Marchegiani 03:16 Understanding Thyroid Hormones and Metabolism 04:22 Common Symptoms of Thyroid Issues 07:18 Conventional vs. Functional Medicine Approaches 12:20 Role of Nutrients in Thyroid Function 16:16 Gut Health and Thyroid Function 17:12 Holistic Approach to Thyroid Health 18:42 Understanding the Role of Gut Health in Diet and Exercise 19:48 Main Root Causes of Hypothyroidism 21:15 Impact of Toxins and Nutrient Deficiencies on Thyroid Health 21:50 Interpreting Thyroid Lab Results 25:58 Foundational Steps for Thyroid Health Without a Practitioner 30:36 The Thyroid Reboot Book and Final Thoughts If you want a nutrient-packed boost, check out Paleo Valley's Grass-Fed Organ Complex—a supercharged multivitamin containing liver, heart, and kidney from healthy pasture-raised cows. It delivers a full spectrum of B vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and peptides without the strong taste of organ meat. For a 15% discount, visit paleovalley.com/jockers and stock up on this powerful supplement to support energy, mental clarity, and overall health. Think heartburn comes from too much stomach acid? Think again. Most digestive issues actually stem from too little stomach acid. That's why I recommend Just Thrive Digestive Bitters—they naturally stimulate stomach acid, bile, and enzymes to improve digestion, reduce bloating, and boost nutrient absorption. Save 20% off your order with code JOCKERS at justthrivehealth.com.   "Chronic stress and inflammation can disrupt thyroid hormone activation and impact your metabolism."   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources: Get 15% off Paleovalley: paleovalley.com/jockers – Use code JOCKERS Save 20% on Just Thrive: justthrivehealth.com – Use code JOCKERS   Connect with Dr. Justin Marchegianni Book:  https://amzn.to/41FtiJX Website:  justinhealth.com Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

What if the very tests your doctor says are “normal” are actually missing the real reason you feel exhausted, foggy, anxious, or out of balance? For millions of people, thyroid issues are at the heart of their symptoms — yet they're often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or mistreated.   In this episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with McCall McPherson, PA-C — a physician associate, TEDx speaker, and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic — to uncover the truth about thyroid health and the issues with how the conventional model addresses it. McCall shares both her medical expertise and her personal journey with hypothyroidism, shedding light on why so many patients aren't getting the answers they need and what we can do differently.   Together, we explore the crucial differences between Hashimoto's, Graves', and hypothyroidism, why relying on TSH markers alone misses the bigger picture, and the labs that actually matter. We talk about the role of inflammation, toxins, and stress in autoimmune thyroid disease, as well as the hidden connections between thyroid health, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.   McCall also opens up about controversial topics many doctors don't discuss — from the risks of birth control and misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy to the overuse of GLP-1 drugs. And she offers practical, empowering lifestyle shifts — from food to relationships to microdosing peptides — that can make a profound difference in daily health.   This is an eye-opening and life-changing conversation for anyone who has ever been told their labs are “normal” but still knows something isn't right. Key Moments You'll Love✨:

¿Sabías que tu tiroides regula tu energía, metabolismo y bienestar? En este vídeo te explico cómo interpretar paso a paso una analítica tiroidea completa: desde la TSH hasta FT4, FT3, rT3 y anticuerpos como TPO.

In this Thyroid Answers Shorts episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage explores the critical role your mitochondria—the true powerhouses of your cells—play in thyroid health and recovery. Too often, thyroid care focuses solely on optimizing lab values like TSH, Free T4, or Free T3. But true recovery isn't about chasing numbers. It's about understanding what happens inside your cells. Dr. Balcavage explains how cellular stress impacts mitochondrial function, how this stress disrupts thyroid hormone conversion, and why patients can still feel hypothyroid even when their labs look “normal.” In this episode, you'll learn: Why mitochondria are the missing link in thyroid recovery. How cellular stress shifts thyroid physiology away from homeostasis. Why simply adding more T4 or T3 may provide temporary relief but rarely leads to lasting recovery. Practical ways to support mitochondrial health and improve thyroid function. Whether you're on thyroid medication, exploring functional medicine, or still searching for answers, this episode will help you understand why addressing mitochondrial health is essential for lasting thyroid recovery.

1. diagnosed with MS at 202. with a TSH of 156 I somehow conceived my son.3. had both of my kids at home with the same midwife (amazing exp even though my son was born with sepsis).4. I was one of the first board certified reproductive acupuncturists in N. America and attended hundreds of births as an acupuncturist, induced thousands, and trained even more acupuncturists on acupuncture for labor and delivery.Im building the first operating system for women's health called ConceivableFIND HER HERE:conceivable.comhttps://www.facebook.com/conceivablefertilityTiktok @yourfertilityexpert#IStandWithHer

Dr. Heather Stone DC is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors, and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas. Special Audience Giveaway: Thyroid Transformation Quick-Start http://thyroidtransformationblueprint.com/ Website: http://reversemycondition.com/ Instagram: @drheatherstone  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRA4XSwUnTMZvUtRIITDrw Dr. Heather Stone, DC:https://linktr.ee/drheatherstone Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/764005931160743 Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:33 Introduction 03:45 Rising autoimmunity and gut connection 07:27 Autoimmune triggers and thyroid health 11:04 Hormonal shifts and autoimmunity triggers 16:40 Individualized thyroid medication approaches 17:31 Balancing thyroid hormones 22:42 Managing Graves' disease 26:22 Regulate blood sugar for health 28:29 Tailored dietary approach 33:32 Addressing gut inflammation 36:32 Complex causes of obesity 38:05 Holistic approach to weight loss 44:37 TSH fluctuations in Hashimoto's treatment 46:11 Where to find Dr. Heather Stone Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs ‪#Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker  #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

We have the next episode in our series of thyroid-focused podcasts today. In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone, Dr. Alan Christianson, and Dr. Amie Hornaman join me to dive into medications, treatment options, personal preferences, and the fear that often drives medical decision-making. We discuss the current prevalence of thyroid-related conditions and why iodine remains a controversial topic in thyroid physiology. We also cover the role of micronutrients and the impact and symptoms of hypothyroidism, clarifying the concept of thyroid pause, and the specific lab tests required for evaluation, in addition to sharing some practical strategies.  Dr. Shawn Tassone advocates for a personalized approach to thyroid treatment, often preferring desiccated or compounded medications over standard synthetics, depending on patient response, insurance coverage, and symptom relief. He also addresses the ongoing resistance within conventional endocrinology to T3-based therapies, despite clear clinical improvements in patients using them. Dr. Alan Christianson explains that the dramatic rise in thyroid disorders over recent decades is due to increased iodine exposure, particularly from processed foods, dairy, supplements, and cosmetics. While iodine is essential for thyroid function, even small excesses can overwhelm the system, triggering autoimmune responses. However, reducing iodine intake can significantly improve or even reverse thyroid dysfunction in many people. Dr. Amie Hornaman explains that optimal thyroid function is essential for overall health, and the active thyroid hormone, T3, is needed by every cell in the body. She highlights the importance of comprehensive thyroid testing to detect dysfunction often missed by standard TSH tests, particularly in women over 40 or those experiencing symptoms linked to perimenopause, menopause, or Hashimoto's. This enlightening conversation, with three leading thyroid authorities, is packed with valuable insights, so you should revisit it more than once. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Shawn Tassone On his website Instagram (Appointments: drshawntassone) Call Dr. Tassone's office: 512 956029 Facebook Connect with Dr. Alan Christianson On his website Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman On her website Facebook and Instagram YouTube The Thyroid Fixer Podcast Ep 243 Balancing your hormones and thyroid health with Dr. Shawn Tassone Ep. 154 Thyroid & Intermittent Fasting Reset: How to Normalize Your Thyroid Function with Dr. Alan Christianson Ep. 426 Thyroid Health Masterclass: Labs, Diets & Autoimmune Insights with Dr. Amie Hornaman (DCN)

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Suzanne: Thank you for your time in advance. In late 2021, my husband was diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer. He underwent six rounds of chemo along with Eligard injections. After his last scans, whole body and bone, we were told the cancer is "stabilized". He is currently on 300 mg of Nubeqa 2x a day (down from 4 x because I asked about it) and Lupron injections every 3 months. We have consciously changed our diet (no added sugar, no alcohol, no processed foods) and he is doing pretty well, although, he does fatigue and sweat easily. My question is whether you believe that taking a couple of your home tests would be beneficial for him? I worry about these powerful drugs he is being given and have noticed a reluctance from the doctor about reducing his drugs any further. Thank you again!                                                Sheena: Hi Dr C! Hope you and your team are well. I recently went for blood work. I fasted for 14 hours and was wondering what your thoughts are specifically regarding my Lipid Panel and Iron Panel. My triglycerides is 1.83, Total 4.05, HDL 1.72 and LDL 1.63 (all mmol/L). For iron my levels are 37 umol/L, iron binding 0.70 umol/L, and ferritin 44 ugL. My Dr says she's concerned with my triglycerides. How can I lower it? And shes concerned with my ferritin and iron levels so shes sending me for a Hemochromatosis blood test to see why the levels are off. (My fasting glucose is 4.9, hbA1c is 5.2, TSH is 1.04 and Auto CBC is 3.8). Would love your thoughts and any food and supplementation recommendations would be appreciated! Love you and all the best to everyone on their health journey!                                                            Madhia: Hello My Dr is giving me a hard time to prescribe MRI for my breast exam. Do you have any Dr you can recommend that would help me in greater Los Angeles area?                                                                                                 Margie: My son, who is 46 years old has had Alpha-Gal for approximately 10 years. Now his wife has also been diagnosed with it. I am aware it is caused by a tick bite. He constantly has mass cell inflammation including breathing and allergy issues. Could you please explain specifically how this disease affects the body's immune system and which of your protocols should be used to bring the body back into balance. Will that particular protocol bring the body back into balance enough so that it will relieve the mass cell inflammation and they can return to eating mammal meat?                                                     Jackie: Hi Dr. Cabral thank you for all that you do. You have made a tremendous impact in my and my clients lives. My husband has just finally been diagnosed after 10 years of misdiagnosis with neurogenic TOS. We have a great rehab team working on the biomechanics and we are exploring Big 5 root causes. I was wondering what natural pain management methods you would recommend during the process pain is 10/10 and conventional medicines wants to basically kill the nerve or put him on Lyrica which neither are an option for us. We are exploring accupuncture, grounding and adrenal sooth/inflammasoothe/cbd protocol. Any other alternative inflammation reduction techniques or devices you would recommend? Could you do a podcast on natural pain management strategies for people with chronic pain?          Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3495 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

In today's episode, we're diving deep into Hashimoto's thyroiditis, one of the most common autoimmune disorders affecting women, with expert guest Teresa Kenney, NP. You'll learn what Hashimoto's is, how it differs from other thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism and Graves' disease, and why so many women in their 30s and 40s and beyond are being diagnosed. Teresa breaks down the basics, shares insight into testing and diagnosis, and helps us uncover the often-overlooked root causes of this condition, from stress and inflammation to gut health and nutrient deficiencies. She also offers clear, compassionate advice on lifestyle strategies, when medications might be necessary, and what true healing can look like. Whether you've recently been diagnosed, are still searching for answers, or want to support someone you love, this episode is packed with information, validation, and hope. Highlights from the Episode: What exactly is Hashimoto's, and how is it different from hypothyroidism or Graves' disease? Why women in their 30s and 40s are particularly vulnerable Symptoms that could signal an undiagnosed thyroid condition The real story behind “normal” labs and why many women still feel terrible The key labs to ask for—beyond just TSH (including Free T4, Free T3, (reverse T3) and Thyroid Antibody panel. How thyroid antibodies like TPO and Tg help identify autoimmune thyroid disease Root causes and triggers: stress, gut health, inflammation, and more Which nutrient deficiencies are most common in Hashimoto's How diet, sleep, and movement play a role in managing symptoms First steps if you've just been diagnosed and feel overwhelmed When medications are necessary, and how lifestyle changes still make a difference Can Hashimoto's go into remission? One thing we didn't get to touch upon in this episode is Low Dose Naltrexone and its use in Hashimotos, so check out our previous episode on this: Season 5 Episode 13! Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and a powerful reminder: You are not alone, and there is a path forward. We Heart Nutrition offers top-quality, research-backed supplements designed for men and women at every age and life stage. Women, if you're preparing for pregnancy, navigating perimenopause, or beyond, they've got something for you and they got an amazing Men's multi for the husband or dad in your life. - Get 20% off your first order with code GENIUS. - Plus, first-time orders over $50 get a free bamboo capsule box to help build healthy habits. Head to weheartnutrition.com, take the quiz, and use our code GENIUS for 20% off your first order. With supplements this good and a mission this meaningful, you can't go wrong. We know you'll love We Heart Nutrition! Medical disclaimer: The information presented in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Anonymous: Hi Dr. Cabral, My OATs test came back with normal markers for bacteria and fungus. I was on an extremely low carb diet when I took the test and was wondering if that could cause a false negative. I have taken herbal Antimicrobials and garlic in the past which sometimes eliminates the bloating and brain fog and does so within a few days but only at double doses and only working temporarily. I have a few mild chronic fungal infections, IBS, cognitive symptoms, and MCAS. Do you think the issue is more likely related to an overgrowth or intestinal permeability caused by MCAS? How should I begin treatment since I am sensitive to many supplements? My food sensitivity test unfortunately showed a false negative to all foods.                                                                                                                                                                Zonia: Hello Dr. Cabral, Thank you for all your insightful information! My husband has lipoma's all over his body ranging from dime size to 1/2 tennis ball. His mom has them too, but very few. He started getting them removed by the dozen and I understand they can regrow. How can we help prevent the regrowth? Also, we have twins (B/G)and are there any labs that can determine if either have the genes or how to minimize the chances they will have any? Thank you in advance!      Chris: Hi Dr Cabral, regarding magnesium intake and supplemental H2: The tablets we have include 80 mg of magnesium for 8ppm H2. If you were going to rely on H2 tablets for your exclusive molecular hydrogen source, how many tablets would you take per day to maximize H2 benefits while maintaining advisable magnesium levels and not too much? Assuming 2 scoops of DNS at breakfast (50mg magnesium) + 2 Full Spectrum Magnesium caps at dinner (250mg). I've been varying from 1-3 H2 tablets/daily throughout the week. I stopped taking a scoop of your very delicious & effective Calming Magnesium before bed (300mg) in order to prioritize the benefits of Molecular Hydrogen, however, would love to add this back in if its not too much Magnesium with everything else. Thank you always.           Anonymous: Hi! I have a couple questions. Might have to submit two for the length. First is about thyroid. My thyroid labs are showing normal TSH .56, low free T4 1.33, low total T3 114, high reverse T3 17.20 & TPO high at 25. Does this indicate Hashimoto hypothyroidism? Is this fixable or will I be on supplements or meds for ever? Is TPO specific to the thyroid or is this indicative of autoimmune issues in general? Im curious what even causes these issues to begin with Thank you so much!                                                                                                                                                                    Anonymous: Hi again, 2nd question. I have a hard time gaining muscle & showing tone. I'm a petite person, and have never really shown muscle tone even in high school despite being in sports.After my third baby I lost muscle. I can tell by my body composition changes.I weigh less but look and feel like it's no muscle & more fat. A PT once was shocked at my glute weakness comparing it to the elder. If I ever take a break in exercising, for about two weeks or more I feel much weaker than before I even started, seems like my strength is decreasing rapidly if I get sedentary for even 2 weeks. Could this have an underlying cause or is this just how some of us are? Should I accept the fact that maybe I won't ever build or show much muscle tone? For reference, 33 y/o female, possible hashimotos and lipedema.       Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3488 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

If you've ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, or off, this episode is your game-changer. In Part 2 of our conversation with thyroid expert McCall McPherson, we go beyond the basics and dive into how to actually understand your lab results, and why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed because their numbers fall within outdated, generic ranges. Maria opens up about her own thyroid test results, and McCall breaks it all down: what's truly considered optimal (not just “in range”), what your TSH, T3, and antibodies are really saying, and how understanding your labs can help you take back your energy, mood, metabolism, and more. Because when you can read your labs like a thyroid expert, you stop guessing… and start healing smarter!! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  "Normal" isn't optimal. Most lab ranges are based on averages of unwell people, which means you can feel awful and still be told you're "fine." True healing begins with optimal, not just acceptable. Your labs are a roadmap. TSH alone won't tell the full story. Understanding markers like Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and antibodies can unlock the real reason you feel off and guide you toward real solutions. You can influence your results. Antibody levels can be improved with lifestyle changes. Tracking your labs over time empowers you to measure progress, reduce inflammation, and protect your thyroid health long-term. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa  https://www.instagram.com/modernthyroid  Website: https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/  Thyroid Lab Guide: https://gift.modernthyroidclinic.com/  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

In this episode, Ben Azadi is joined by thyroid expert Dr. Rebecca Warren for a special live masterclass on thyroid health. If you've ever struggled with fatigue, stubborn weight, or feeling “off” despite normal lab results, this conversation is for you. Dr. Warren breaks down how thyroid hormones—especially T3—are the real drivers of your metabolism, energy, and weight loss. She explains why standard thyroid tests often miss hidden issues and shares practical strategies you can use to support healthy thyroid function. You'll also learn how environmental toxins affect your hormones, and why your thyroid, adrenals, and sex hormones are all connected. Through science, personal stories, and clear action steps, this episode offers both clarity and hope for anyone looking to finally get to the root of their metabolic struggles.

Episode Highlights With AimeeThe pivotal moment in her career that led her to blend conventional and holistic medicineNormal doesn't have side effects and what this actually meansHow normal lab ranges are calculated and why they aren't as straightforward as you thinkThyroid and thyroid testing: what to know and what results meanThe actual ideal TSH range, what to look for, and what ideal lab results should beHer approach to natural thyroid balancingMy own lab results that show that my Hashimoto's is entirely goneImportance of selenium and iodine How gut health and inflammation come into play in thyroid and autoimmunity Her gut healing and detox phase for liver supportThe effect of hormones on thyroid issues and why these spike in pregnancy and menopauseThe connection between adrenal dysfunction and thyroid healthUnderstanding high cortisol and what else we need to look atVitamin D and sunshine - understanding optimal ranges and why 50-70+ is idealHow to support your liver and therefore support your hormones + How to know if it needs supportResources MentionedCarolina Integrative Medicine - WebsiteNormal Doesn't Have Side Effects - BookDr. Aimee on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram