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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman discuss reverse T3. In this podcast the doctors discuss:
What is reverse T3 (rT3)?
Why is reverse T3 not typically run in allopathic medicine?
Whether rT3 blocks T3 receptors?
Lowering rT3 with T3 hormone support, does it make sense?
What causes elevated rT3?
What you need to do to naturally lower reverse T3
And much more ...
If you have hypothyroidism, chronic hypothyroid symptoms, if your rT3 is elevated, if you are taking thyroid hormones but still have hypothyroid symptoms you need to listen to this episode of Podcast!
https://vimeo.com/316111208
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman discuss how breast implants can be a source of chronic illness, chronic symptoms, hypothyroid symptoms and autoimmunity. In this podcast the doctors discuss:
What is Breast Implant Illness (BII)
Common signs and symptoms of BII
Types of breast implants
How breast implants may create chronic illness
The link between breast implants and chronic health problems and autoimmunity
Things to consider if you have breast implants and chronic illness, hypothyroidism, and autoimmunity
Dr. Kayte Susse D.C. is a functional and preventative medicine expert who works with patients to optimize their health and feel their absolute best. She has extensive background in both allopathic and natural medicine, completed 1000+ hours of training in functional medicine, nutrition, immunology and epigenetics. Dr. Susse’s primary focus centers on supporting hormonal imbalance, anti-aging medicine, autoimmune disease, vitamin and mineral imbalances, thyroid health, fertility, and detoxification, as well as pre and post-operative surgery wellness.
Many people who seek Dr. Susse’s professional care are those experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, pain, weakness, brain fog, depression, constipation, stomach pain, sugar cravings, cold hands and feet, weight gain and more. Often, these patients have been told by traditional physicians that there is “nothing wrong with them” and their labs are normal. Unfortunately, our current medical paradigm is only focused on disease and prescription-based solutions as opposed to Dr. Susse’s focus on the root cause of symptoms - and disease prevention above all. Utilizing advanced testing, in-depth physical examination and a thorough analysis of each patient’s unique history, Dr. Susse is able to identify and address the underlying causes of the patient’s symptoms to help them achieve their optimal health.
Dr. Susse became interested in studying medicine through her own battle with misdiagnosed illness. Despite her active lifestyle and athletic background as an All-American high school and collegiate wrestler, Dr. Susse began suffering from a sudden onset of systemic health issues that perplexed both the allopathic medical community as well as several alternative medicine doctors. Ultimately, through extensive research and her own journey, Dr. Susse was able to discern the root cause of the problem as toxicity due to breast implants.
Inspired to help others facing similar predicaments largely unacknowledged by the traditional medical community, Dr. Susse began her journey into the world of medicine, working to understand the long-term implications of these exposures to the function of bodily systems and overall vitality. Her work is changing the course of the way we look at mitochondrial assaults from the environment, man-made drugs, and pharmaceutical devices.
https://vimeo.com/314051421
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman discuss vitamin D supplementation. In this podcast the doctors discuss:
What is vitamin d and how does it work
How to determine if you are vitamin D deficient
Why you must test more than 25OHD
The impact of elevated 1,25OHD
Why People who have chronically low Vitamin D are often not vitamin D deficient
Why high dose vitamin supplementation may make your health worse
and lots more
There is quite a bit of information in this podcast. It is important to understand that most doctors are not running appropriate testing, interpreting vitamin d testing correctly or providing appropriate therapy when it comes to vitamin D. Even those in functional medicine suggesting that high dose vitamin d will lower antibodies are not correctly understanding vitamin d physiology.
This podcast is critical if you struggle with low vitamin D, chronic infections, mast cell activation, hypothyroidism, or autoimmunity.
https://vimeo.com/314078702
Dr Balcavage will now be adding his Thyroid Thursday Topics to the podcast. These are short discussions about individual topics that relate to thyroid physiology and function.
In this Thursday's edition he discusses the supplement carnitine and it's impact on thyroid physiology. Many people take carnitine to support weight loss. If you've thought of it or tried it and not had success losing weight you might want to listen to this episode of Thyroid Thursday.
https://youtu.be/EUgUQeUGC3A
In this episode of Thyroid Answers Podcast Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman discuss stem cell therapy. In this podcast the doctors discuss:
What stem cells are
The different types of stem cells
Different types of stem cell therapy
The functions of stem cells
How stem cell therapy is being used to reduce inflammation and improve health and vitality
There is quite a bit of information in this podcast. It is important to express that stem cells are not used to "treat" hypothyroidism or any condition. Stem Cell Therapy is used to reduce inflammation, modulate the immune system, and support cellular regeneration.
https://vimeo.com/304372622
In Episode 34 of Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Erica Riggleman interview Dr. Joel Rosen on Adrenal Fatigue Recovery.
In this podcast the doctors discuss adrenal physiology, adrenal fatigue, it's relationship with thyroid physiology and how to address it.
In this podcast you will learn:
- What is adrenal fatigue
- The basics of adrenal physiology
- What causes adrenal problems
- How to test for adrenal problems
- How to support adrenal problems
- and more...
https://youtu.be/D1RU7wGRxoo
Dr Balcavage will now be adding his Thyroid Thursday Topics to the podcast. These are short discussions about individual topics that relate to thyroid physiology and function.
In this Thursday's edition he discusses why hypothyroid patients taking thyroid hormone medication and have low TSH levels have difficulty losing weight. If you are taking thyroid medication, have low TSH and have difficulty losing weight you might want to listen to this episode of Thyroid Thursday.
In this episode Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman interview Dr Kelly Halderman. They discuss Detoxification, Phase 2.5 Detoxification, and the connection with thyroid hormones and hypothyroidism.
https://vimeo.com/283767687
In this episode Dr Eric and Dr Erica discuss common things you may be doing to improve your thyroid and overall health but, may actually be making you worse. Many things that we do to improve our health can be beneficial but at times can have unintended consequences.
This podcast is likely to ruffle some feathers. Some of this information is likely to contradict what you have been told or learned.
Make sure you listen to the full podcast to understand why the doctors are telling you these top 10 things may be causing problems for you.
https://vimeo.com/281506585
In Episode 31 of Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Erica Riggleman interview ThyroidChange co-founders Michelle Campeau and Denise Roguz.
ThyroidChange, LLC is a collaborative network, health information website, and social media campaign. The goal of the organization is to unite an international community of medical professionals and patients under the same innovative vision: patients need personalized thyroid care for optimal wellness.
In May of 2012, struggling thyroid patients Michelle Campeau and Denise Roguz united to advocate for expanded laboratory testing and treatment options for suffering thyroid patients everywhere. They drafted the petition, Endocrinologists: Patients with Thyroid Dysfunction Deserve Better Care and the petition's momentum gave birth to an international network of medical professionals, patients, and organizations with the same vision. This collective effort for 'change' soon became the global awareness movement and informational website known as ThyroidChange.
Today, ThyroidChange, LLC represents all thyroid patients at various levels of health, and all practitioners who are seeking better thyroid care. Despite the sheer volume of those united, there is still a long road until all patients have access to personalized thyroid care. Michelle and Denise work to increase awareness and strengthen its international network. ThyroidChange has achieved global recognition by providing testimony to the Scottish Parliament regarding the current state of thyroid care to being mentioned in The Wall Street Journal and many other accomplishments. With over 106K followers on Facebook and thousands more on other social media platforms, ThyroidChange is uniting our community worldwide for better thyroid care.
https://vimeo.com/276631460
In Episode 30 of Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Erica Riggleman answer some important questions posed by listeners of the Thyroid Answers Podcast.
https://youtu.be/Gp1rxN7XaOU
In Episode 29 of Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Erica Riggleman interview Naturopath, Dr. Doni Wilson on the connection between stress and Hypothyroidism.
The doctors discuss:
- What stress is
- How stress impacts the body
- How stress impacts thyroid physiology
- Stress and the 'Cell Danger Response"
- Warnings signs of stress
- Steps to better manage stress
DR. DONI WILSON, N.D. is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, natural health expert, nutritionist, midwife and author who believes it is possible to be healthy, even when we are stressed. After experiencing and recovering from stress herself, Dr. Doni wrote a book called "The Stress Remedy.” In that book she redefines stress to include toxins, food sensitivities, and lack of sleep. She explains how stress causes adrenal distress, leaky gut, and blood sugar imbalances. And she offers expert guidance on how to reclaim optimal health with the approach she has used to help thousands of patients. She specializes in gluten sensitivity, intestinal permeability, adrenal stress, insulin resistance, neurotransmitter imbalances, hypothyroidism, women’s health issues, autoimmunity and genetic variations called “SNPs”, such as MTHFR, which can have a profound impact upon your health. For nearly 20 years, she has helped women, men and children overcome their most perplexing health challenges and achieve their wellness goals by crafting individualized strategies that address the whole body and the underlying causes of health issues. Dr. Doni is frequently called upon to discuss her approach in the media, as well as at both public and professional events. She writes a blog that you can find at DrDoni.com.
https://youtu.be/HIOg5ENx4J8
In Episode 28 of Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Erica Riggleman answer some important questions posed by listeners of the Thyroid Answers Podcast.
https://youtu.be/o2kgeXLYFkM
In Episode 27 of Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Erica Riggleman interview Alessandro Ferretti. He is a well respected nutritionist, researcher, and expert in the ketogenic diet and ketogenic lifestyle. They discuss some of truths and myths surrounding the ketogenic diet.
Alex explains why the "eat less and exercise more" does not work for many people and especially those with hypothyroidism. We go into some detail on why those with hypothyroidism struggle to burn fat and lose weight.
https://youtu.be/CdANpwHuG9s
Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman Interview Dr. Ben Lynch regarding his recently published book "Dirty Genes". The discussion is loaded with amazing content regarding his revolutionary take on addressing gene polymorphisms.
https://vimeo.com/255834778