Thyroid Answers Podcast

In episode 2 of Thyroid Answers Shorts, I cover Thyroid Medication and Timing your Lab draws. There is a lot of confusion regarding whether you should or shouldn't take your thyroid medication before your thyroid labs are drawn.  This podcast covers my general rules regarding thyroid medication and lab timing. So, whether you are taking T4, a glandular product, or T3 only, you will have a strategy to follow. 

In episode 177 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I discuss endometriosis with naturopathic medicine clinician, Alexandra Middleton. Topics covered in this episode include: What is endometriosis? The common symptoms of endometriosis. The standard allopathic diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Common factors that drives endometriosis. Strategies for addressing endometriosis. And more ... Alexandra Middleton is an experienced naturopathic medicine clinician with over twelve years’ experience in helping women optimise their hormones & reproductive health. Her special mission is to show women with Endometriosis how to get quality of life back thru the combined power of natural, environmental and conventional medicines.   Alex’s approach is grounded in the principals of both naturopathic and evidence-based medicine. She is passionate about incorporating the latest research into her clinical practice, and co-authored a 2021 paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine.   Alex works extensively with the medical community because she believes collaboration is the best way to ensure positive outcomes for her clients. Working closely with specialists she uses functional pathology testing and environment assessments to ensure her clients get the correct medical diagnosis. This is key in her treatment plans that includes advice around therapeutic dietary strategies, lifestyle advice and nutritional supplementation.   Alex has expertise in fatigue presentations, gastrointestinal disorders, preconception and pregnancy care, IVF support, chronic pain syndromes & endocrine disorders (thyroid & adrenal).   Contact: https://www.alexandramiddleton.com.au/conquer-endo-naturally-program/

Deborah Maragopoulos, an intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner and author known as the Hormone Queen®, shares her insights on the hypothalamus's role in thyroid health and chronic conditions. She discusses how inflammation impacts hypothalamic function, the importance of anti-inflammatory support, and interpreting thyroid panels. The conversation also covers nourishing hormonal health through diet and lifestyle adjustments, exploring gut health's connection to thyroid issues, and the significance of personalized treatment plans for optimal wellness.

In episode 175 I discuss how we can use Ayurvedic Medicine to improve thyroid and overall health with Shivani Gupta, PHD. Topics covered in this podcast include: What is Ayurvedic Medicine? What is the Ayurvedic Medicine strategy for healing for recovery? Stress vs stress overload. How to address chronic inflammation? The key building blocks to improving thyroid and overall health. Turmeric and it's benefits. And more ... Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Turmeric. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and we have the power to overcome it. Her passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health! She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain. www.ShivaniGupta.com www.FusionaryFormulas.com

In this episode, I discuss headaches and migraines with Dr. Meg Mill. Topics covered in this episode include: Migraine vs Headache: What's the difference? Does the functional medicine strategy change based on someone's diagnosis? The most common causes of headaches and migraines. Food sensitivity testing; the pros and cons. The multiple forms of food reactivity. And more ... Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, bestselling author, podcast host, summit host and speaker. In her virtual Functional Medicine practice, she works with patients worldwide to heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support.     She has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, and in Reader's Digest, Forbes Health, Mind Body Green, and Health Magazine. Dr. Meg Mill has also appeared on national news and on many podcasts. She is particularly passionate about helping people end headaches and migraines, balance hormones, and heal their gut with her proven E.A.T. Method.   Contact: www.megmill.com  info@megmill.com    

In this episode, I discuss how habits influence our level of health with Dr. Sherry Price. Topics covered in this episode: The impact of habits on our health The difference between habits and behaviors How do we determine if our habits are contributing to their health challenges Some of the most significant habits that impact our health How to change our habits to improve our health And more... Sherry B. Price, PharmD, APh, MBA, BCPS is a pharmacist, certified life and weight loss coach, and host of the Health, Habits, and Epic Living podcast. Sherry’s work is dedicated to helping women take charge of their health and wellness through lifestyle, mindset, and habit change. Through her multiple empowerment-based coaching programs and podcast, Dr. Price has helped thousands of women uplevel their mindset, break bad habits, and revitalize their energy through food, fitness, and healthy relationships so they can live as their most epic version of themselves. https://www.facebook.com/sherrypricecoaching Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthhabitsandepicliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsherryprice/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherryprice/ Website: https://epicyou.com/ Health, Habits and Epic Living Podcast: https://epicyou.com/podcast/  

Episode 172 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Questions answered in this episode: Can food reactivity impact thyroid lab values? Can someone evaluate inflammation using their thyroid panel values? How can someone determine if they have a T4 to T3 conversion problem? What is the role of selenium, and should someone take it if they have a thyroid problem? How to address fatigue when all tests are normal? And More... If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions. Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in 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. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/

In episode 171 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss toxins, inflammation, and chronic health disorders with DR. Tom O'Bryan. Topics covered in this episode include: The role of inflammation The significance of wheat intolerance The perfect storm causing chronic inflammatory disease Leaky Gut and GI inflammation How inflammation from leaky gut drives system inflammation and health disorders And so much more...   DR. TOM O’BRYAN is an internationally recognized speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a “Sherlock Holmes” for chronic disease and holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix. https://theinflammationequation.com/    

In this episode, I discuss how to eat to improve your health and fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Topics discussed include:  How big a role does nutrition play in fertility and infertility? Declining sperm counts Importance of a real food based diet The importance of protein on fertility How nutrition impacts ovarian function And more... Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. Email: info@fertilityfriday.com Fertility Friday: fertilityfriday.com Real Food For Fertility: realfoodforfertility.com The Fifth Vital Sign: thefifthvitalsignbook.com Instagram: @FertilityFriday Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Episode 169 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Questions answered in this episode: What can be done to improve liver health? What is the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and thyroid physiology? How to identify and address inflammation? How to determine if a virus is causing a thyroid problem? And More... If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions. Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in 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. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/