Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+ Ep. 288 Best Ways To Improve Your Thyroid Health
I am delighted to have the remarkable Dr. Amie Hornaman return to the show today!
We last connected with Dr. Amie on episode 210, where she captivated us with her mission to optimize thyroid patients worldwide through her groundbreaking techniques.
Known as The Thyroid-Fixer, Dr. Amie has dedicated her life to giving back the lives of thyroid patients using her proprietary programming. In our conversation today, we delve into the enigmatic world of thyroid hormones, focusing on the misunderstood T2 hormone. Dr. Amie reveals the clinical indications for incorporating T2 with regular thyroid methodologies and sheds light on the intricate relationship between thyroid hormones and cholesterol. We also explore the differences between compounded and synthetic thyroid hormones, the challenges women face in building muscle during perimenopause and menopause, the vexing issue of weight loss resistance, and the intriguing connection between creatine monohydrate and thyroid health.
Prepare to be enlightened by today's invaluable conversation as Dr. Amie graces us again with her passion and expertise! Stay tuned for more!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
- What do we know about the T1 and T2 thyroid hormones?
- How T2 works at the mitochondrial level
- Finding the optimal dose of thyroid medication based on your symptoms
- When does Dr. Amie introduce her patients to T2?
- Why there is no shame in taking medication or hormone replacement therapy
- Why do we need to recognize menopause as a disease state?
- The interrelationship between lipids and thyroid function
- Where is T3 converted in the body?
- How thyroid treatment can be personalized and individualized
- Why is it so hard for middle-aged women to build muscle?
- Ways to overcome weight-loss resistance
- How does creatine impact thyroid function?
About Dr. Amie Hornaman:
Dr. Amie Hornaman, “The Thyroid-Fixer”, is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, with listeners around the globe. She is the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support you in returning to full health.
Dr. Amie is also the creator of The Fixxr™ Supplement line with revolutionary, proprietary supplements that specifically address the struggles Dr. Amie saw in her patients: inability to lose weight, fatigue, low libido, hormone imbalance, and more. From the Fixxr™ products to her one-on-one programs, Dr. Amie is on a mission to optimize you …and give you your life back.
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Books mentioned:
Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine by Robert H. Lustig