In this episode the doctors dig into a deeper discussion into the hypothyroid spectrum. Hypothyroidism often starts long before the thyroid gland loses 90% of its function and TSH and T4 are out of lab range.
The discussion covers:
- The Hypothyroid Spectrum - what it is
- The phases of the hypothyroid spectrum
- Cellular vs glandular hypothyroidism
- Why hypothyroidism is linked to so many disorders
- The cell danger response
- Thyroid physiology adaptation vs thyroid dysfunction
- Multi-System Adaptive Disorder
- More ...
Dr. Erica Riggleman graduated from Logan College in Chesterfield, Missouri with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree as well as a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. She specializes in functional medicine and is a graduate of the American Functional Neurology Institute (AFNI).
Dr. Riggleman regularly teaches post-graduate educational seminars on topics such as functional nutrition, functional medicine, and functional neurology. She hosts a nationally known podcast called Thyroid Answers you can find on iTunes.
Dr. Riggleman enjoys living an active lifestyle indoors and outdoors as well as pursuing a clean and healthy lifestyle with her husband, Dr. Evan Riggleman.
Dr Eric Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation and chronic illness.
Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Balcavage is the co-host of Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering with chronic hypothyroid symptoms can’t get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational Thyroid Thursday videos on Vimeo and Youtube.
Dr Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism. He is the co-author of the soon to be released book, Thyroid Debacle, The book co-written by Kelly Halderman MD, addresses the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology.
Have you ever wondered how YOU developed hypothyroidism? Do you question how it is possible if you have a fairly healthy diet and lifestyle?
In episode 72 of Thyroid Answers we talk with the Wholistic Health Boss, Jenn Malecha. Jenn's own history and thyroid challenges led her down the path of becoming a Health Coach.
In this episode we cover:
- Jenn's story of developing hypothyroidism
- The importance of your health history and heath timeline in identifying the factors that lead to hypothyroidism
- Why hypothyroidism is less about an immune system out of control and more about a cell defense and adaptation to excessive cell stress.
- What creates the excessive stress load
- How even healthy habits and behaviors may be part of the problem
- Impact of mold and toxins in causing hashimoto's and hypothyroidism
- More ...
Jenn Malecha supports busy, health-mind professionals in taking back control of their health by giving them access to the right lab tests and resources so they can find the missing pieces of their health puzzle, actually fix what is wrong and get back to feeling like themselves again.
Using over a decade of personal training experience, training in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and Transformational Coaching, she creates personalized health-rebuilding programs for clients that are realistic and sustainable for long-lasting results, and that empower clients to be the boss of their own health.
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner
Transformational Health Coach
Certified Personal Trainer
P: 619.800.8348
In this episode the discussion focuses on the Hypothyroid and hormones with the "Hormone Guy", Dr Ralph Esposito.
- The relationship between testosterone, estrogen and thyroid hormone?
- Why your sex matters when evaluating for hypothyroidism?
- Common symptoms of hypothyroidism in men?
- Cellular vs Glandular Hypothyroidism
- Brain vs body regulation of hormones
- The therapeutic order of health care
- More ....
Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist specializing in integrative endocrinology and urology along with men's health. His precise and personalized style utilizes a systems biology and precision medicine approach to medicine.
In addition to advising as a peer reviewer for medical journals, he has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, male and female hormone dysfunction, hypogonadism, exercise, men’s health and sexual dysfunction.
Dr. Esposito has trained at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center. He holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine. Currently, Dr. Esposito practices in NYC.
IG: @dr.ralphesposito
Twitter: @drralphesposito
FB: Dr. Ralph Esposito
In this episode the discussion focuses on the Hypothyroid crisis, what it is, and why it may be occurring.
- Why many people diagnosed with hypothyroidism continue to struggle with thyroid hormone replacement therapy?
- Is hypothyroidism a mistake or a protective mechanism?
- How common is hypothyroidism in Ireland?
- Thyroid Nutrition Ireland: What it is and its mission.
- What are the strategies that must be put in place to help those struggling with hypothyroidism?
Olivia Beck has a well-established clinic in Limerick City, Ireland, with a special interest in Thyroid Health, having released her first recipe e-booklet in 2014 and recently setup Thyroid Nutrition Ireland. Olivia is currently doing her Master’s Degree in Advanced Nutrition and hopes to continue to educate people on how Nutrition can help to support a thyroid condition. Olivia uses evidence-based research to inform her practice and talks, as well as her belief in walking the walk-in order to inspire others.
In this episode of the podcast the doctors interview the Queen of Carnivore aka the Sassy Carnivore, Holly Warner.
In the episode the trio discuss why the carnivore may help help people with hypothyroidism and other autoimmune disorders. Some of the topics covered include:
- Why we don't need fiber
- How we are getting adequate nutrients when nose to tail, and why the RDA is getting thrown out the window- no we won't get scurvy
- Oxalates, how they contribute to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Why the Carnivore Diet and Low Oxalate Diet helps our thyroid conversion
- How Carnivore diet changes our microbiome and why that isn't a concern
- What supplements I still use and why
Holly Warner is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Cannabinoid Therapist who specializes in hormone imbalances, bHRT (bio-identical hormone replacement therapy), thyroid/gut/adrenal health, autoimmune disease, LDN therapy, functional genetic testing and clinical/forensic nutrition. Her approach is rooted in science while combined with a modern holistic perspective.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywarnerhealth/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollywarnerhealth/?hl=en (her hashtag is #TheSassyCarnivore)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1f1Ck1hVWoURuRGgEL3NEA
Twitter: @DNA_Gangsta
@HWarnerHealth
- His journey into dysfunction and disease
- His introduction to functional medicine and what he calls a parallel universe he didn't realize existed
- The dietary changes that resulted in his dramatic improvement of his weight and health
- How allopathic doctors and are trained and why there is a disconnect between allopathic and functional medicine
- How allopathic medicine had good intentions but didn't provide improved health
- The impact of diet and lifestyle modifications can have on health and quality of life
- The place both allopathic and functional medicine have in health care
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast, the doctors discuss the relationship between thyroid hormone regulation and cold intolerance.
Topics covered include:
- Does thyroid hormone or lack of thyroid hormone play a role in cold intolerance?
- How heat is generated in the body?
- Obligatory thermogenesis vs Facultative thermogenesis
- What is the role of thyroid hormone in heat generation in the body?
- Why you are still cold despite normal TSH
- Cellular hypothyroidism vs glandular hypothyroidism
- Why thyroid hormone treatment may not help your cold intolerance
- More ...
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast the doctors discuss the link between amenorrhea and hypothyroidism .
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The types of amenorrhea
- Common causes of amenorrhea
- The role does thyroid hormone in amenorrhea
- How to identify or test for the cause or causes of amenorrhea
- What people can do from a nutrition & lifestyle perspective if they have amenorrhea
Robyn Johnson is a Functional Medicine Dietitian Nutritionist. Her passion of using food and lifestyle as medicine found her after a personal battle and triumph with psoriasis. She specializes in helping women optimize their health & hormones by finding the root cause to their symptoms. Robyn runs a virtual private practice and is the co-creator of Her Hormones Academy, an online program for women who want to improve their health and hormones with food and lifestyle. Robyn believes healthcare should be individualized and that starts with each person understanding how their body works and what their body needs to truly thrive!
- website: https://www.nutritionbyrobyn.com/
- Instagram:@nutritionbyrobyn
- Fb: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionbyRobyn/
- pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritionbyrobyn/
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast the doctors discuss the impact of of trauma in inducing the Cell Danger Response and its impact of causing Cellular Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Autoimmunity, and Glandular Hypothyroidism.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The cell danger response
The difference between stress and trauma - How stress or trauma can impact a cell danger response and what is the impact on our physiology - fight, freeze, flee
- Why two people can experience the same trauma but have different outcomes
- How people can uncover whether they have a chronic CDR instigated by trauma
- How people can get themselves unstuck
Veronique left her career as a family doctor 20 years ago because she felt she was causing harm.
She learned what trauma really is when she retrained as a somatic trauma therapist. She shares the science of how adverse life experiences increase risk for disease on her blog, Chronic Illness Trauma Studies. The research explains why it’s not psychological.
You can find more about Dr Mead and her work at https://chronicillnesstraumastudies.com
Contact:
Veronique Mead, MD, MA
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast the doctors discuss the impact of nutrition on women's health with Dr Katie Takacs.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The pro's and con's of vegetarian / vegan diet
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What effects does estrogen have on the thyroid and hormone production? Testing?
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What effects do birth control and HRT have on the thyroid?
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What lifestyle and dietary changes can help to reduce estrogen levels?
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Is the ketogenic diet "good" for the thyroid?
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How does stress affect the thyroid?
Dr. Takacs is a graduate of Western Michigan University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. From there, she attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange Florida. During her time spent there, Dr. Takacs hold a diplomate with The American Board of Chiropractic Internists (DABCI), and is board eligible for her Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (DACBN).
Dr. Takacs focuses in women's health at Gateway Natural Medicine in Berthoud, CO. She became interested in women’s health after seeing many friends and family members suffer from various conditions. Learning that symptoms like cramping during menstruation and hot flashes during menopause are abnormal, is what gave Dr. Takacs her desire to treat women. She hopes to educate women on female conditions, explaining why they occur, as well as tips for prevention.
Follow her on Instagram for all things women's health --> @allnaturaldoc
Contact Info:
Gateway Natural Medicine
1211 Lake Ave, Suite 101
Berthoud, CO 80513
In this episode Dr Eric and Dr Erica discuss some of the general topics regarding thyroid physiology and autoimmunity.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What predisposes a person to autoimmunity
- What triggers immune attack on the thyroid gland
- What is molecular mimicry
- What's the difference between Graves and Hashimoto's
- Functional vs Allopathic medicine approaches to thyroid autoimmunity
- What is Thyroiditis
- Nodules vs Goiter, what's the difference
- What steps to take to support autoimmunity
In this episode the Thyroid Answers team addresses some of the basic things you need to know and understand if you think you have a hypothyroid condition or have been diagnosed with a hypothyroid condition.
Topics discussed:
- Common symptoms of hypothyroidism
- What constitutes a comprehensive thyroid panel
- How to identify if you have a thyroid condition
- Glandular vs Cellular hypothyroidism
- What you can do before consulting a doctor
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss hormone cycles and fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack.
This interview is loaded with amazing information on how to improve your hormone cycles and optimize your fertility. Topics include:
- What is a vital sign? And why would should we consider the menstrual cycle a vital sign?
- What does a normal, healthy menstrual cycle look like?
- What are the most common health conditions that disrupt the menstrual cycle?
- Why is regular ovulation important for optimal health (even when you’re not actively trying to conceive)?
- What hormonal contraceptives do to the body. What makes them so effective in preventing pregnancy?
- What are the most common side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives?
- 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. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign,
Lisa debunks 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 fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health.
Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays
Instagram: @FertilityFriday
Twitter: @FertileFriday
Pinterest: FertilityFriday
Skype: FertilityFriday
https://vimeo.com/356246656
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss Hormones and Hypothyroidism with Dr Meaghan Kirschling..
This interview is loaded with amazing information on the connection between Hypothyroidism and hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and cortisol. Topics include:
- Hormone deficiency vs adaptation
- Nervous system-Immune system-Endocrine system axis
- What causes hormone imbalances
- Insulin and hormone disruption
- How to test hormones
- Why hormone therapy can make you feel worse
- Discussion on the Women's Health Initiative
- More ...
Dr. Meaghan Kirschling has a passion for education and integrative health! She has both an allopathic and alternative medical background, receiving a Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, a B.S. in Nursing and Exercise Science from Valparaiso University, a Masters in Nutrition from the University of Connecticut Bridgeport, and two Masters of Nursing: one in Women's Health from the University of Cincinnati and the other in family practice from George Washington University.
Her background in healthcare includes;
- Organ Transplant Nurse
- Worked as a civilian with the Army overseas as a chiropractor
- Faculty member at the University of Maryland where she teaches health science classes
- Working in various functional medicine hospitals. Currently owns a holistic practice in the Twin Cities of Minnesota
- Runs a blog and podcast at BeyondTheBasicsHealthAcademy.com
Social media:
Website to clinic: Oneagorahealth.com
Facebook and instagram: OneAgoraHealth
https://vimeo.com/353573449
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and the Autoimmune Protocol with Mickey Trescott.
This interview is loaded with amazing information that every person who is struggling with hypothyroid symptoms needs to listen. Topics include:
- What is the Autoimmune Protocol
- Beyond food on the Autoimmune Protocol
- The biggest challenges for those on the AIP
- The biggest misunderstandings about AIP
- The two phases of the AIP
- The three phases of AIP
- Three tips for those starting the AIP
- More ...
Mickey Trescott, NTP prides herself in finding creative solutions to preparing, cooking, and succeeding on allergen-free diets. She is a certified nutritional therapy practitioner and author of the best-selling guide to the Autoimmune Protocol, The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook. With her partner Angie Alt, she co-authored The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, an award-winning guide that teaches a whole-lifestyle approach to healing from autoimmune disease. Her newest release, The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen focuses on nutrient density, an often overlooked aspect to deep healing with food.
https://vimeo.com/348358408
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss Parent Essential Oils, oxidative stress and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Brian Peskin.
This interview is loaded with amazing information that every person who is struggling with hypothyroid symptoms needs to listen. Topics include:
- How the food we eat is triggering our poor health, inflammation and autoimmunity
- Processed oils and inflammation
- How processed foods cause Cellular stress and autoimmunity
- Omega 6 vs Omega 3 fatty acids
- The problems with fish oil supplements
- Adulterated vs Unadulterated fats
- Cell membrane health and hypothyroidism
- More ....
https://vimeo.com/342971338
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss the Autoimmune Protocol and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne PHD.
This interview is loaded with amazing information that every person who is struggling with hypothyroid symptoms and considering the AI protocol needs to hear. Topics include:
What is the Autoimmune Protocol
Autoimmune vs Paleo Diet
Factors causing Cellular stress and autoimmunity
How long should someone be on the autoimmune protocol
How and when to reintroduce foods
Diet vs toolbox
More ....
Award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned health expert, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (aka The Paleo Mom) believes the key to reversing the current epidemics of chronic disease is scientific literacy. She creates educational resources to help people regain their health through diet and lifestyle choices informed by the most current evidenced-based scientific research.
https://vimeo.com/340207703
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss hormones and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Jolene Brighten.
This interview is loaded with amazing information that every woman needs to hear. Topics include:
- Post Birth Control Syndrome
- Impact of Birth Control on thyroid physiology
- Impact of Birth Control on overall health
- Long term consequences of birth control
- Estrogen and thyroid physiology connection
- Birth control and weight gain
- Birth control, hashimoto's and autoimmunity
- Birth control and GI function
- Hormones and acne
- More ....
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Naturopathic Medical Doctor and nutritional biochemist with a focus in women’s endocrine health. She is recognized as a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives.
Dr. Brighten is the author of Beyond the Pill, a 30 day plan to support women on birth control, help them transition off, and eliminate symptoms of post-birth control syndrome. She is a speaker,
women’s health advocate and a medical advisor for one of the first data-driven apps to offer women personalized birth control recommendations.
https://vimeo.com/336124356
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss what is driving Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Lacey Chittle. .
Dr Chittle explains her transition from physical therapist to functional medicine and her personal struggles with chronic hypothyroid symptoms, cellular hypothyroidism, and hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Topics covered in this podcast include:
- The true root cause of your thyroid disease, understanding the 3 triggers for autoimmunity
- Triggers of hypothyroidism and autoimmunity including: genetic predisposition, leaky gut, stressful life event, hormonal shift, bacterial/viral/fungal, environmental toxins and foods.
- Food sensitivities how to address and heal as many as is possible.
- Answer the questions regarding 100% adherence to elimination diets
- Antigen clearance, how long does it take ? 6wks to 6months?
- Do I have to be gluten, dairy, soy, corn free forever?
- The AIP diet, is it the best diet and is it forever or for a period of time?
- Environmental toxins in water, air, self care products and what action steps can be taken to clean these things up.
- Metabolic dysregulation commonly seen in thyroid disease.
Dr. Lacey Chittle is a Functional Medicine practitioner who specializes in "tough/mystery" cases, when the other specialists have thrown up their hands and don't know what the cause of the symptoms are, they come to her.
The most common patient symptoms she sees includes fatigue, pain, digestive issues and autoimmune diseases, however some seek her guidance after they haven’t been feeling like themselves for the last few years and want to return to optimum functioning. She consults with individuals worldwide guided them to reclaim their health utilizing a root cause approach.
Before becoming a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Lacey Chittle was a physical therapist specializing pediatric pain and genetic syndromes, and prior that she was a personal fitness trainer.
She is a lifelong athlete and all around type A lady who was incapacitated by mysterious illness. At the height of her illness she lost partial vision, had impairments in kidney function, and inflammation of the heart, as well as symptoms of chronic pain, debilitating fatigue, dysautonomia, and digestive disorders before healing herself through Functional Medicine.
Dr. Lacey Chittle feels she was divinely lead to this work. It is both her passion and honor to help others reclaim vibrant health so they may live their best lives.
https://vimeo.com/333312641
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss hypothyroidism with Dr Kirsty Washam, "the fed-up pharmacist".
Dr Kirsty explains how she went from traditional pharmacist to the 'fed-up pharmacist". She discusses her personal struggles with chronic hypothyroid symptoms, cellular hypothyroidism, and hashimoto's thyroiditis.
The doctors discuss:
- The disconnect in allopathic medicine
- The challenges patients struggle with in allopathic medicine
- The wack-a-mole medicine model
- Medications that can hide or cause hypothyroidism
- Nutrient depletion disorders caused by prescriptions
- and more .....
Dr. Kirsty Washam is a pharmacist who is passionate about helping people find their illness’s root cause and heal through lifestyle modifications.
Through her own struggles with an autoimmune thyroid condition known as Hashimoto’s, she discovered the power of nutrition, movement and stress reduction. The dramatic improvement she experienced has her convinced that food holds a sacred place in the healing process and she gladly shares this information with others as a Whole30 Certified Coach.
https://vimeo.com/331049113
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss Epstein-Barr Virus and hypothyroidism with Dr Kasia Kines.
The Epstein-Barr virus is a potential trigger of cellular hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Primary hypothyroidsim. The doctors discuss:
- The link between EBV and hypothyroidism
- The common symptoms of EBV
- How EBV presentations
- The difference between acute and chronic EBV- what should we watch for
- If you can reverse engineer chronic EBV
- The biggest triggers that can keep you trapped with EBV and what do we need to avoid?
Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, the CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally and EBV Educational Institute. She is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Nutritionist licensed by the Washington State, with two Master’s degrees, including a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from the prestigious Bastyr University. She is the author of the Amazon best-seller The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution. She also certifies practitioners in EBV Clinician Training Program.
Dr. Kines has been in clinical practice since 2005, providing individualized support to nearly 2,000 clients with complicated health issues, especially gastrointestinal and autoimmune, with EBV being the main focus in the last few years. Her virtual practice serves clients nationally and globally. Dr. Kines lives in Seattle with her family.
https://vimeo.com/328043830
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss the MTHFR Crash Course with the creators Dr Joel Rosen and Dr John Thomas. The MTHFR Crash Course is a 6 week life course on the MTHFR gene polymorphism and some of the more important gene polymorphisms that are rarely discussed but likely more important and relevant than some of the "sexier" polymorphisms often discussed.
Topics in the discussion:
- What are gene polymorphisms
- Genetics vs epigenetics
- A description of which genes will be covered in the course
- How the course will help you understand your genes, genes snps and how to address them
If you are struggling with chronic hypothyroid symptoms and are looking for a resource on how gentics and epigenetics may play into your health challenges and how to use genetic reports to improve your health.
You can register for the course at:
https://vimeo.com/326957395
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss hypothyroidism with the founders of Thyroid Refresh. Thyroid Refresh is one of the best resources of patient information regarding thyroid physiology. The founders of Thyroid Refresh are both people who have their own hypothyroid and hashimoto's struggles.
In an effort to help themselves, they wound up building a platform to help themselves and others. This platform can be an amazing resource for those struggling with chronic hypothyroid symptoms with or without thyroid medications.
Topics in the discussion:
- Their history and struggle
- Thyroid Refresh - what it is, what it provides and how to get involved
- Thyroid 30 - Thyroid Refreshes unique 30 day program for improving your health, habits and function
- Key principles of the Thyroid 30 program
- Biggest challenges their followers experience in the medical model
- How to transition your diet to reduce hypothyroid symptoms
If you are struggling with chronic hypothyroid symptoms and are looking for a resource for diet and meal planning help, if you are looking for a community of like minded people, please checkout Thyroid Refresh and the Thyroid 30 program.
https://vimeo.com/323246387
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman interview Dr Tara Scott. The doctors take another dive into the connection between hypothyroidism and hormone imbalances.
The doctors cover a broad range of topics including:
- Biggest challenges of the medical model
- Why hypothyroid patients struggle in the medical model
- Evaluation of thyroid physiology
- Impact estrogen and estrogen imbalances on thyroid physiology
- Pros and cons of Bio-identical Hormones
- Relationship between cortisol and thyroid physiology
- Best way to evaluate hormones: blood, urine, saliva
TARA D. SCOTT, MD, FACOG, FAAFM, ABOIM, CNMP
Fellow of American College of OB/GYN; Advanced Fellow and certified in Anti-aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine; Board Certified, American Board of Integrative Medicine, Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society; Clinical Associate Professor of OB/GYN at Northeast Ohio Medical University; Chief Medical Officer, Revitalize Medical Group, Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at Summa Health Systems.
Dr. Tara Scott graduated from Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine and completed her residency with Summa Health Systems at Akron City Hospital in Ohio. She recently "retired" from OB/GYN after almost 20 years to focus on functional and integrative medicine. . She is an Associate Clinical Professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University, where she teaches OB/GYN residents.
Dr. Scott is a certified menopause practitioner with the North American Menopause Society and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She first became involved with hormone and integrative medicine while practicing as an OB/GYN. Her empathy for patients experiencing hormone-related issues led her to become trained as an advanced fellow and certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. The evidence-based practices she employed helped many patients conquer chronic wellness issues. She then started Revitalize Medical Group, where she serves as the Chief Medical Officer. In 2016 she obtained an additional board certification in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Scott is passionate about educating the medical community on the advances in evidence-based hormone therapy. She lectures around the community to raise awareness about wellness and hormone balance. She recently got appointed as Medical Director for Summa Health in Akron, OH where she will develop and run and Integrative Medicine program.
https://vimeo.com/320744578
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman interview Dietician Tina Christoudias Spyrou. Tina is known as the Thyroid Dietician.
Tina Christoudias Spyrou is a Harvard-trained functional registered dietitian who through her own struggles with Hashimoto's has learned to incorporate more holistic lifestyle and nutrition practices for her patients. She is an Autoimmune Paleo Certified Coach, a functional medicine practitioner in training, an avid speaker on health and disease within her community with international podcast and local television appearances, and a passionate advocate for thyroid patients. She is the creator and host of the Thyroid Healing Summit, which will take place in Cyprus, 2020. Tina is the author of the book, "Tired of Feeling Tired?" which is a book that helps patients to understand how nutrition can play a significant role in improving hypothyroid symptoms. Through consulting, writing, speaking, and workshops, her hope is that she will be able to inspire and enable as many as possible to take their health into their own hands and be an advocate for themselves in their health journey.
In this episode of Thyroid Answers the topics covered include:
- The problems with current conventional advice on nutrition
- The problems with conventional dietary recommendations for people with hypothyroidism
- The best nutritional advice for those dealing with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and chronic hypothyroid symptoms
- The link between diet and hypothyroidism and hashimoto's
- The most common nutrient deficiencies seen in Hashimoto's patients and how do you address them
- The AIP diet
- And much more ...
If you have hypothyroidism, chronic hypothyroid symptoms, Hashimoto's, have question about diet and nutrition for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's you need to listen to this episode of Podcast!
https://vimeo.com/317489899