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Thyroid Answers Podcast

Thyroid Answers podcast is focused on providing answers to the most common questions people who have a thyroid problems and thyroid symptoms need and want answers to. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Eric Balcavage. Dr. Balcavage is a doctor of functional medicine, chiropractor, and certified nutrition specialist. His practice focuses on helping people with thyroid conditions improve their symptoms and regain their health using functional medicine.
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Mar 26, 2024

Episode 155 is another Q&A session. My co-host for this podcast is Tara Quintana. Tara is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Indiana. If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may answer your burning questions as well. 

If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com with 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 Women’s 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 Tara’s 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.
 
Tara began incorporating functional medicine methodologies within her Women’s Health practice, and the results were phenomenal. She continued pushing the barriers of conventional medicine, until it became apparent that a truly personalized approach needed more. Tara opened her own practice, The Functional Nurse Practitioner, LLC, and has not looked back. Specializing in root cause medicine, Tara takes a different approach, unraveling each client’s unique story in order to facilitate optimal health. Tara’s podcast continues to provide an exceptional education for her community, and her platform is highly regarded within the health and wellness space. Tara has many plans for the future regarding educational, nutrition, and coaching programs, as wellness is at the forefront of her business.
Tara is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, The Institute of Functional Medicine, Oncology Nursing Society, and Alpha Beta Kappa, the National Honor Society, by election of the Delta Zeta Chapter.
Tara and her husband, Tom, reside in Ellettsville, Indiana. She enjoys cooking, fitness, mountain biking, and spending her free time traveling to both favorite and new bike destinations.
 
https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/
 
Jun 27, 2023

In this episode, I discuss the impact of excessive emotional stress on our physiology. Christopher is a retired Navy SEAL who became aware of the devasting impact of excessive stress through his own personal life experiences.

Topics covered in this podcast include:

  • How emotional stress can cause physiologic dysfunction
  • The link between emotional stress and myofascial tension
  • The use of eccentric contraction to relax muscle tension
  • Stress, strain, trauma, and strauma
  • Distress vs Eustress
  • Stress ignorance and the inappropriate stress state
  • And more...

 

Christopher Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child. By combining a “seal mindset” with modern stress management strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body and mind from pain by developing mental and physical tools for eliminating unresolved stress. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University before continuing his studies at The Universal Healing Tao System. He is a student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and is currently pursuing his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

https://truebodyintelligence.com/

Oct 12, 2022

This episode of the podcast may be one of my all-time favorites. Dr. Vojdani is one of the leaders in the science and study of the immune system and autoimmunity. If you have hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, another autoimmune condition, or food intolerances you are going to want to listen to this podcast. (Maybe multiple times.)

In this episode we discuss:

  • The basics of the immune system
  • Th1 vs TH2
  • The role of the immune system in thyroiditis and why thyroid antibodies may not be the bad boys we thought they were.
  • What causes immune activation and autoimmunity
  • Loss of tolerance
  • Food intolerance testing
  • And so much more...

This episode is packed with awesome information from one of the leaders in the industry.

Aristo Vojdani obtained his MSc and PhD in microbiology and clinical immunology from Bar-Ilan University, Israel, with postdoctoral studies in comparative immunology at UCLA and tumor immunology at Charles Drew/UCLA School of Medicine and Science. He is a Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University in California, and an Adjunct Professor at the Lincoln College of Professional, Graduate and Continuing Education at the National University of Health Sciences.

 

Dr. Vojdani’s ongoing research focuses on the role of environmental triggers in complex diseases, and he has developed more than 300 antibody assays for the detection of autoimmune disorders and other diseases. He has 17 US patents, over 200 articles, and two books, “Neuroimmunity and the Brain-

Gut Connection” and “Food-Associated Autoimmunities: When Food Breaks Your Immune System,” to his name. He is the CEO of Immunosciences Lab in Los Angeles, California; the Chief Scientific Advisor for Cyrex Labs in Phoenix, Arizona; and, sits on the editorial board of five scientific journals. His many awards include the Herbert J. Rinkel Award (American Academy of Environmental Medicine), the Linus Pauling, PhD Award (American College for Advancement in Medicine), and the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.

Presently, Dr Vojdani is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University in California, and an Adjunct Professor at the Lincoln College of Professional, graduate and continuing education at the National University of Health Sciences. He lectures at scientific and medical conferences around the world, spreading his knowledge and thereby improving the lives of patients once thought lost.

Sep 27, 2022

In this episode, I interview Dr. Joseph Antoun. He is a medical doctor and expert in the fields of fasting and longevity.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is health and how do we define it
  • Biological vs Chronological age
  • Lifespan, Healthspan, and disease span
  • The most problematic foods
  • The five pillars of longevity
  • Fasting; the myths and the reality
  • Much more ...

Dr. Joseph Antoun is CEO & Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra and a Member of the Forbes Business Development Council. He's the former CEO of Health Systems Reform, a boutique consultancy aimed at improving public health by reforming health systems, management, and delivery. Prior to that, he was Director of Health Policy at the University of Chicago, Editor in Chief of the Journal of Health Systems and Reform and head of Business Development for Eli Lilly & Co. He completed his studies in Public Policy at Harvard University, in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, and his Doctorate in Medicine and Masters’ in Medical and Biological Sciences at Saint Joseph University.

 

L-Nutra L-Nutra is the first nutra-tech company to focus on providing people the knowledge and products to live to 110 and beyond. A culmination of 25 years of research at the University of Southern California (USC) and 12 other partner universities, L-Nutra is pioneering Nutri-technologies that mimic and enhance the effects of fasting to unleash the body’s natural ability to fuel and rejuvenate itself. L-Nutra’s team of researchers and collaborators are leaders in the field of nutrition related to longevity and healthspan.

Sep 14, 2021

In this episode, I have an in-depth discussion with the Raw Girl, Esosa Edosomwan MS, CNS, LDN. We discuss our habits and behaviors and their role in our health and quality of life.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The diet wars
  • Habit vs behavior
  • The minimum viable habit
  • Motivation vs discipline
  • How to change habits and behaviors
  • More ...

 

Esosa E., MS, CNS, LDN is also known as “Raw Girl” of therawgirl.com is a dynamic Certified Nutrition Specialist, Behavioral Coach, host of the Staying Ageless Podcast, founder of Staying Ageless University, and published author with ten years of experience inspiring others to live their best healthiest lives. After completing her Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health, Esosa worked as a Clinical Nutritionist at a wellness center where she provided nutritional coaching, meal planning, and offered dietary interventions to thousands of clients of all ethnicities and ages, with a variety of dietary preferences and suffering from a wide range of chronic conditions. Since then, Esosa has created her signature online programs: Staying Ageless 30+ which has a comprehensive curriculum designed to help women 30+ achieve optimal health and stay youthful using diet and lifestyle changes, and Raw Girl's Hormone Balancing Academy which is a healing program designed to holistically address fibroids, endometriosis, cysts, PCOS, and other hormonal imbalances.

Clients who have worked with Esosa in group and private coaching have: lost hundreds of pounds, healed cystic and hormonal acne, achieved hormonal balance pre and post-menopause, had cancer downgraded, reversed nutritional deficiencies, prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, reversed hair loss, and more. Esosa specializes in plant-based nutrition and transitioning, women’s hormonal balance, weight loss, healing acne, and skin conditions, nutrition and lifestyle interventions to enhance beauty and increase longevity, candida and parasite cleansing, and detoxification. Outside of her passion for health, Esosa is an award-winning, globe-trotting producer and actress who has been featured in Glamour, Vogue, The New York Times,  Elle, Ebony, Black Enterprise, and more.

 

ESOSA E., MS, CNS, LDN (AKA RAW GIRL)

CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST & BEHAVIORAL COACH

Nutritionist Website: www.therawgirl.com

My Health Blog: www.rawgirltoxicworld.com

Podcast: https://www.stayingagelessshow.com/

Email: rawgirltoxicworld@gmail.com

 

For ongoing health and beauty tips find me on social media:

 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/therawgirl 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRawGirl

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheRawGirl

Jun 2, 2021

In this episode I interview Dr. Robin Rose. she is a double board certified gastroenterologist. That's correct. You read that correctly. She is a medical doctor who identifies as a functional medicine practitioner and embraces the concept of Leaky Gut Syndrome.

We cover quite a bit in this episode including:

  • What is Leaky Gut Syndrome
  • How it develops
  • Why leaky gut is rarely discussed or acknowledged in allopathic medicine
  • What causes LGS
  • Common signs & symptoms
  • Strategies to address LGS
  • and more...

Dr. Robin Rose is a double board certified specialist in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, specializing in functional medicine. She is the founder and CEO of Terrain Health where she practices 21st-century medicine, integrating systems biology with an innovative approach that requires a deep understanding of each person’s biochemical, genetic, and lifestyle factors. Her foundational test measures your Bio Age, revealing how old your body is behaving physiologically & the actual age of your cells, which is quite different from your chronological age. She utilizes a variety of healthcare technologies to optimize the health trajectory of individual patients. Her comprehensive approach prioritizes patient-centered care by creating healthcare interventions that are more precise, personalized, predictive. participatory and preventative. Her philosophy is deeply rooted in healing her patients from the inside out so they will ageLESS.

 

@dr.robinrose

terrainhealth.org

 

Feb 27, 2021

Probiotics are one of the things that everyone thinks they need, yet very few people really understand what they are, and how they work. 

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Thurston co-owner of Master Supplements and US Enzymes. We discuss the basics of probiotics that everyone should know and understand.

We cover topics like:

  • What a probiotic actually is
  • The difference between prebiotics and probiotics
  • What someone should look for when considering a probiotic
  • What probiotics do
  • Does everyone need to take a probiotic
  • And more ...

Jeff is the co-owner of Master Supplements and US Enzymes. He has a degree in biology and chemistry.  he began his career as a virologist under a government security clearance working with extremely virulent pathogens. As he grew to understand the purpose of the work, he left to begin a career in sales and sales management.  While working in organic agriculture in the Central Valley of CA, he met Randy Porubcan.  Both were speakers at a meeting.  Being of similar age, similar backgrounds, college in the upper midwest they hit it off.  That was in 1995.  Randy suggested they start a business one day.  In 2002 Randy called Jeff and asked if he was ready, he said yes and they started their business, Master Supplements.  In September of 2019, they purchased US Enzymes adding a product line of highly efficacious enzyme supplements to their line of probiotics. 

 

Jeff can be found at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-t-41721/

https://www.facebook.com/MasterSupplementsInc/

Professional website: usenzymes.com 

Consumer website: master-supplements.com 

Oct 6, 2020

The TAP team interview medical doctor Leah Austin regarding the challenges medical doctors and patients experience when addressing thyroid disorders, hypothyroidism, and chronic hypothyroid symptoms.

The doctors discuss:

  1. The allopathic approach to hypothyroidism and other disorders
  2. Allopathic Medicine vs Integrative Medicine vs Functional Medicine
  3. The time crisis in allopathic medicine
  4. Managing TSH vs addressing the cause of hypothyroidism
  5. Why medical doctors don't run comprehensive thyroid panels
  6. The mismatch between what thyroid patients want and allopathic do in regard to evaluation and treatment.
  7. The hypothyroid spectrum
  8. More ....

Dr Leah Austin graduated from Newcastle University in Tyne, UK in 2007 and completed her General Practitioner training in 2014. She completed posts in general medicine, orthopaedics, emergency medicine, microbiology, palliative care, genitourinary medicine, obstetrics & gynecology. Since working as a General Practitioner she has gained experience working in the North East, Yorkshire, London, UK and Beijing, China. Working as General Practitioner within the NHS, she became frustrated with time constraints of 10 minute consultations; the ability to manage patients with longstanding (chronic) health problems and really being able to give patients the individualized assessment and care they deserved. Being of mixed ethnic background with Chinese and English, she became fascinated with eastern medicine and the true impact of nutrition, genetics, herbs, environment and lifestyle. With this and her own health/family concerns; led her to study nutrition and qualify as a Nutritional Therapist in September 2017 at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. She now practices in London, UK as an integrative practitioner specializing in exploring the root cause of health problems, chronic, nutrigenomic, hormone and digestive health.

Contact:

pa@londonnutritiondoctor.com

T:+447533660637

website: www.londonnutritiondoctor.com

Social media instagram dr.leahaustin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LondonNutritionDoctor

Aug 21, 2020

In this episode of the podcast the hosts discuss the common patterns seen in thyroid blood chemistry panels.

The doctors discuss:

  • What a comprehensive thyroid panel looks like
  • The difference between optimal and laboratory reference range
  • Reading labs for high or low vs interpreting lab results
  • The confusion regarding a "comprehensive" panel
  • What the individual thyroid tests represent
  • Common thyroid panel patterns
  • More ....
Jul 22, 2020

In this episode the Thyroid Answers team dig into the hypothyroidism and blood glucose regulation. Many people struggle with some form of blood sugar dysregulation. Some forms include reactive hypoglycemia, hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and diabetes.

The doctors discuss how cellular hypothyroidism is linked to all of these blood sugar regulation disorders and what to do to address both hypothyroidism and blood glucose dysregulation.

Topics covered include:

  • Types of blood sugar problems
  • Optimal fasting glucose levels
  • Role of GI function in glucose control
  • Why people get hangry
  • Why you may always seem hungry and crave sugar
  • The role of thyroid hormone in glucose transport
  • more ...
Jul 8, 2020

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.

Jun 23, 2020

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

E: jenn@wholistichealthboss.com

 www.wholistichealthboss.com

Apr 7, 2020

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 

Mar 26, 2020

In this episode the discussion focuses on the Hypothyroid crisis, what it is, and why it may be occurring.

  1. Why many people diagnosed with hypothyroidism continue to struggle with thyroid hormone replacement therapy?
  2. Is hypothyroidism a mistake or a protective mechanism?
  3. How common is hypothyroidism in Ireland?
  4. Thyroid Nutrition Ireland: What it is and its mission.
  5. 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. 

Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/OliviaBeckNutrition/

Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/oliviabecknutrition/

Mar 20, 2020

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:

  1. Why we don't need fiber
  2. 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
  3. Oxalates, how they contribute to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
  4. Why the Carnivore Diet and Low Oxalate Diet helps our thyroid conversion 
  5. How Carnivore diet changes our microbiome and why that isn't a concern
  6. 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. 

Facebookhttps://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

Feb 25, 2020
In this episode the doctors interview vascular surgeon Dr Jeff Martinez. Doctor Martinez discusses his story of finding improved health not through allopathic medicine but through the introduction to functional medicine, a world he literally did not know existed until meeting Dr Balcavage.
 
In this episode the doctors discuss:
  • 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
Dr Jeff Martinez is a vascular surgeon in San Antonio. He grew up just outside of Dallas. He attended Texas A&M University
and then went to medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his general surgery residency at the same institution and completed a two year fellowship in peripheral vascular surgery. He completed a 3 month mini endovascular fellowship.
 
He practiced in the US Navy for 8 years and moved to San Antonio to start private practice in 2001. His medical group
is one of the largest single specialty private practice vascular surgery groups in the country. He was President for 3 years. He participated in multiple clinical trials for vascular disease.
 
He has a wife and two sons. He likes to hunt and fish for hobbies. He is a board member for the Dallas Safari Club South Texas Chapter in San Antonio.
Jan 8, 2020

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 ...
Dec 17, 2019

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!

Dec 11, 2019

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

Nov 12, 2019

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
  • What effects does estrogen have on the thyroid and hormone production? Testing?

  • What effects do birth control and HRT have on the thyroid?

  • What lifestyle and dietary changes can help to reduce estrogen levels?

  • Is the ketogenic diet "good" for the thyroid?

  • 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

Sep 23, 2019

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
Sep 17, 2019

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
Sep 12, 2019

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

Sep 12, 2019

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

Sep 12, 2019

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

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