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In episode 180 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss the nutritional benefits of Organs with Chef James Barry.
Topics discussed in this episode:
What caused the decline of organ meats in the American diet? The benefit of eating more organ meats. Are organs full of toxins? The benefit of micro vs macro dosing. Strategies for getting more organs into their diet. And more... James Barryâs 16+ years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Mariska Hargitay, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean âPuffyâ Combs, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. Most recently, James launched his first functional food product, Pluck, an organ-based seasoning. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet. James is also a published cookbook author having co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floydâs book Eat Naked and co-authored the follow-up cookbook The Naked Foods Cookbook. He most recently co-authored the recipes in Dr. Alejandro Jungerâs book, Clean 7. eatpluck.com SAVE 15% WITH CODE: DRERICBALCAVAGE -
In episode 179 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss thyroid cancer with Louise Davies, MD.
Topics covered in this episode include:
The types of thyroid cancer. Is thyroid cancer on the rise? Thyroid nodules identified and the next steps. Why suppressing TSH with T4 medication is a strategy to prevent thyroid cancer from returning. Could inappropriate use of thyroid medication be harmful? Typical treatment strategies for thyroid cancer. And more... Louise Davies is Professor of Surgery - Otolaryngology â Head and Neck Surgery at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Her clinical practice focus is thyroid and parathyroid disease and cancers of the head and neck. She is best known for her work defining the problem of overdiagnosis in thyroid cancer. In recent years, she has focused on mitigating the harm that can come from overdiagnosis, working to develop evidence that can inform patient and physician decision-making. Her research has also focused on population health issues, including making recommendations for thyroid monitoring after nuclear accidents and the recovery of the healthcare system after the pandemic . -
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In episode 178 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss the Origin of Being with Jenny Powers, PhD. We discuss some things that have resulted in chronic illness, including thyroid disorders.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
What drives chronic illness today. How our diets and lifestyles are changing faster than we can evolve to them. How our sleep behaviors compromise our health. The mismatch between the food we eat today and how our bodies evolved. The evolutionary-driven nutrition rules. The importance of work/rest balance. How can learning about our evolutionary journey help us improve our lives? And more...Jenny Powers, PhD, is a mom, a writer, a scientist, and an athlete from Colorado. Her PhD is in Immunology, but she left academia to be a mom and to pursue a writing career. Until then, she had only ever written scientific journal articles, so the opportunity to research and write "On the Origin of Being" with Luke Comer, her co-author, felt like kismet. It allowed her scientific training and my passion for writing to come together in many ways. It allowed her to learn so much about her own health and wellness on her journey of writing this book and continue to learn more every day with the connections she has made.
www.ontheoriginofbeing.com
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In episode 2 of Thyroid Answers Shorts, I cover Thyroid Medication and Timing your Lab draws. There is a lot of confusion regarding whether you should or shouldn't take your thyroid medication before your thyroid labs are drawn.
This podcast covers my general rules regarding thyroid medication and lab timing. So, whether you are taking T4, a glandular product, or T3 only, you will have a strategy to follow.
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In episode 177 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I discuss endometriosis with naturopathic medicine clinician, Alexandra Middleton.
Topics covered in this episode include:
What is endometriosis? The common symptoms of endometriosis. The standard allopathic diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Common factors that drives endometriosis. Strategies for addressing endometriosis. And more ... Alexandra Middleton is an experienced naturopathic medicine clinician with over twelve yearsâ experience in helping women optimise their hormones & reproductive health. Her special mission is to show women with Endometriosis how to get quality of life back thru the combined power of natural, environmental and conventional medicines. Alexâs approach is grounded in the principals of both naturopathic and evidence-based medicine. She is passionate about incorporating the latest research into her clinical practice, and co-authored a 2021 paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. Alex works extensively with the medical community because she believes collaboration is the best way to ensure positive outcomes for her clients. Working closely with specialists she uses functional pathology testing and environment assessments to ensure her clients get the correct medical diagnosis. This is key in her treatment plans that includes advice around therapeutic dietary strategies, lifestyle advice and nutritional supplementation. Alex has expertise in fatigue presentations, gastrointestinal disorders, preconception and pregnancy care, IVF support, chronic pain syndromes & endocrine disorders (thyroid & adrenal). Contact: https://www.alexandramiddleton.com.au/conquer-endo-naturally-program/ -
In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner Deborah Maragopoulos, about the hypothalamus and it's link to hypothyroidism and other chronic health conditions.
Topics in this episode include:
What is the hypothalamus and what does it do? What causes hypothalamic dysfunction? How do we determine when anti-inflammatory support is important vs problematic? Some of the key inflammatory tests. How someone might interpret a thyroid panel to identify central hypothyroidism impacting the hypothalamus. The causes of hypothalamic dysfunction. Deborah Maragopoulos is an intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner who has spent over thirty years blending the Science of Medicine with the Art of Healing to help thousands of people heal from a variety of symptoms and thrive by treating their hypothalamus. Specializing in neuro-immune endocrinology, Deborah focuses on optimizing the function of the hypothalamus - the maestro of the symphony of hormones. She is the author of several books including her latest, "The Hypothalamus Handbook," which outlines the steps people can take to start healing their hypothalamus on their own. Known as the Hormone QueenÂź, she's made it her mission to help everyone balance their hormones and live optimally - no matter their age! www.genesisgold.com -
In episode 175 I discuss how we can use Ayurvedic Medicine to improve thyroid and overall health with Shivani Gupta, PHD.
Topics covered in this podcast include:
What is Ayurvedic Medicine? What is the Ayurvedic Medicine strategy for healing for recovery? Stress vs stress overload. How to address chronic inflammation? The key building blocks to improving thyroid and overall health. Turmeric and it's benefits. And more ...Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Masterâs in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Turmeric. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and we have the power to overcome it. Her passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health! She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.
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In this episode, I discuss headaches and migraines with Dr. Meg Mill.
Topics covered in this episode include:
Migraine vs Headache: What's the difference? Does the functional medicine strategy change based on someone's diagnosis? The most common causes of headaches and migraines. Food sensitivity testing; the pros and cons. The multiple forms of food reactivity. And more ...Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, bestselling author, podcast host, summit host and speaker. In her virtual Functional Medicine practice, she works with patients worldwide to heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support.
She has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, and in Reader's Digest, Forbes Health, Mind Body Green, and Health Magazine. Dr. Meg Mill has also appeared on national news and on many podcasts. She is particularly passionate about helping people end headaches and migraines, balance hormones, and heal their gut with her proven E.A.T. Method.
Contact:
www.megmill.com
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In this episode, I discuss how habits influence our level of health with Dr. Sherry Price.
Topics covered in this episode:
The impact of habits on our health The difference between habits and behaviors How do we determine if our habits are contributing to their health challenges Some of the most significant habits that impact our health How to change our habits to improve our health And more...Sherry B. Price, PharmD, APh, MBA, BCPS is a pharmacist, certified life and weight loss coach, and host of the Health, Habits, and Epic Living podcast. Sherryâs work is dedicated to helping women take charge of their health and wellness through lifestyle, mindset, and habit change.
Through her multiple empowerment-based coaching programs and podcast, Dr. Price has helped thousands of women uplevel their mindset, break bad habits, and revitalize their energy through food, fitness, and healthy relationships so they can live as their most epic version of themselves.
https://www.facebook.com/sherrypricecoaching
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthhabitsandepicliving
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsherryprice/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherryprice/
Website: https://epicyou.com/
Health, Habits and Epic Living Podcast: https://epicyou.com/podcast/
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Episode 172 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana.
Questions answered in this episode:
Can food reactivity impact thyroid lab values? Can someone evaluate inflammation using their thyroid panel values? How can someone determine if they have a T4 to T3 conversion problem? What is the role of selenium, and should someone take it if they have a thyroid problem? How to address fatigue when all tests are normal? And More...If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to [email protected] using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.
Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Womenâs Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Taraâs continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/
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In episode 171 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss toxins, inflammation, and chronic health disorders with DR. Tom O'Bryan.
Topics covered in this episode include:
The role of inflammation The significance of wheat intolerance The perfect storm causing chronic inflammatory disease Leaky Gut and GI inflammation How inflammation from leaky gut drives system inflammation and health disorders And so much more...DR. TOM OâBRYAN is an internationally recognized speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr. OâBryan is considered a âSherlock Holmesâ for chronic disease and holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix.
https://theinflammationequation.com/
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In this episode, I discuss how to eat to improve your health and fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack.
Topics discussed include:
How big a role does nutrition play in fertility and infertility? Declining sperm counts Importance of a real food based diet The importance of protein on fertility How nutrition impacts ovarian function And more...Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health.
Email: [email protected]
Fertility Friday: fertilityfriday.com
Real Food For Fertility: realfoodforfertility.com
The Fifth Vital Sign: thefifthvitalsignbook.com
Instagram: @FertilityFriday
Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays
LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
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Episode 169 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Questions answered in this episode:
What can be done to improve liver health? What is the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and thyroid physiology? How to identify and address inflammation? How to determine if a virus is causing a thyroid problem? And More...If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to [email protected] using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.
Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Womenâs Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Taraâs continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM.
https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/
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In this episode I speak with Dr. Brady Wirick on obesity and blood glucose regulation. Topics covered in this episode include:
What is driving obesity Why what you eat is important to your weight and health Primary pillars of optimal weight How glucose is used in the body What causes glucose and insulin resistance And so much more...Dr. Brady Wirick, DC, has been in private practice in Idaho Falls since 2006. His emphasis has been on Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine. He and his wife, Kim, own and operate Intermountain Center for Wellbeing. Their clinic specializes in regenerative joint injections, autoimmune disorders, and functional weight loss. Dr. Wirick is an avid fly fisherman and a sponsored mountain biker. He and Kim live in Idaho Falls, where they love spending time with their 8 kids and 2 dogs. They most recently became grandparents in April of 2023.
www.intermountaincenterforwellbeing.com
If you would like more information text the word GLUCOSE to 208-218-8622
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In this first installment of Thyroid Answers Shorts I cover the Thyroid Panel. I cover:
What I include in a Comprehensive thyroid panel Why various types of doctors have a different definition of a Comprehensive Thyroid panel Why the kind of doctor you see determines what is run and how you are treated Why a functional medicine provider should look at more than a thyroid panel when evaluating your thyroid physiology, and the efficacy of your current medication strategy.If you have a topic you would like covered on Thyroid Answers Shorts, please send your topic to: [email protected]
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In episode 167, I discuss candida infections with Dr. Michael Biamonte.
Topics covered in this episode include:
What is candida? What allows candida to be overgrown? The challenges caused by candida overgrowth Foods that aggravate candida-related symptoms The connection between thyroid conditions and candida And more...Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-creator of BioCybernetics, which is an unprecedented computer software program that is able to study blood work, mineral tests and many other lab tests to determine exactly where your body is imbalanced initially designed for aerospace purposes. As a practitioner for over 30 years, he is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and helping them get back to living. He holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy and is a certified clinical nutritionist in New York State. He is a professional member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, The American College of Nutrition and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. He is listed in âThe Directory of Distinguished Americans'' for his research in Nutrition and Physiology.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Biamonte-Center-241435772676317/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiss7csT6pBnPAyeNA5AbDQ
www.health-truth.com
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In this episode of The Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss Thyroid lab tests, lab values, and the over-prescription of thyroid medication.
Topics covered in this episode include:
Optimal vs Lab reference ranges Lab value vs lab interpretation The problem with optimal ranges Seasonal variability and other factors that influence TSH The over-prescription of thyroid medication and More...Dr. Joe El-Khoury is Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory and fellowship program at Yale-New Haven Health. He is board-certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry and a fellow of the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine Academy. He currently serves on the Editorial Boards of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, as Chair of the IFCC Committee on Kidney Diseases, and on the Board of Directors for ADLM. He is the recipient of the 2023 Young Investigator Award from the International Federation for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. He recently launched his own YouTube channel, entitled âClinical Chemistry with Joe El-Khouryâ, which infuses science with comedy and is focused on improving laboratory medicine practice.
https://www.youtube.com/@UCYuD1s42xkXSd70QSLRB6ew
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In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss breast implant illness with Dr. Robert Whitfield.
Topics covered in this episode:
Infections, biofilms and breast implants What is breast implant illness The potential links between breast implant illness and thyroid physiology Why do breast implants potentially trigger illness How would someone know their breast implants might be the cause of their chronic health issues and immune disorders? And so much more... Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 26 years of experience. He specializes in breast implant removal surgery, breast implant illness and advanced cosmetic procedures. He was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and received his medical degree from the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine. He then completed six years of surgical training, including a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center. After his residency, Dr. Rob relocated to Austin, Texas, where he has become renowned for his cosmetic expertise. He is committed to staying at the forefront of his field and regularly attends conferences and courses to keep up to date on the latest techniques and technologies in plastic surgery. He is also a sought-after provider for his Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (HARP), which helps patients prepare and recover from surgical procedures by lowering systemic inflammation. www.breastimplantillnessexpert.com -
Episode 164 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana.
Questions answered in this episode:
Can long-term dieting or eating disorders impact thyroid physiology? How does intermittent fasting impact thyroid physiology? How does circadian disruption impact thyroid health? How does someone determine the appropriate dose of thyroid medication? When should we take thyroid hormone prior to running a thyroid panel? What are the functional medicine approaches to addressing weight gain in people with hypothyroidism? And More...If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to [email protected] using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.
Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Womenâs Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Taraâs continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/
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In episode 163 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I discuss Thyroid Transformation with Dr. Heather Stone.
Some of the topics covered in this episode include:
The challenges with the Allopathic model of thyroid care The challenges with the Integrative medicine model The challenges with the Functional medicine model The significance of rT3 Your practitioner's bias can influence your outcome The drivers of thyroid disorders And so much more...Dr. Heather Stone 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.
Social Media:
Instagram - @drheatherstone
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRA4XSwUnTMZvUtRIITDrw - Dr. Heather Stone, DC
https://linktr.ee/drheatherstone
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/764005931160743
Book: Thyroid Transformation Blueprint: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0hdug1pervw7wq/AABCDhW72XRQlrbGUK6HJObUa?dl=0
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