Thyroid Answers Podcast

In this episode, I discuss minerals and their role in adrenal function, thyroid function, and overall health with Hope Pedraza.  Topics covered in this episode include: Some of the myths about excess body fat What Hope believes are the first steps in addressing and improving chronic health issues Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Blood Testing vs Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Key Ratios on the HTMA Test Strategies for evaluating and addressing the HTMA findings And more ...   Hope Pedraza is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Reiki Practitioner, Certified Hair Tissue and Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Expert, the founder of inBalance, a Pilates-based fitness franchise, and the host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast.   hopefulandwholesome.com facebook.com/groups/livewholesomeandhealthy link to freebie: https://hopefulandwholesome.ck.page/6c5b5746cf

In this episode talk with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum about thyroid physiology, adrenal physiology, and fatigue. Some of the topics covered in this podcast include: The challenges with the medical model that relies on TSH and the determinant of thyroid physiology Different views on what causes hypothyroidism Adaptive vs maladaptive physiology The connection between hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia Dr. Teitelbaum's S.H.I.N.E. protocol and more ... Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, (a.k.a. "Dr. T") is a board certified internist and nationally known expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain. He has authored numerous books including the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic! (now in its 4th edition). He is the lead author of numerous studies on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, and one study on effective treatment of autism using NAET. He also developed the popular free smartphone app "Cures A-Z." Dr. T lives in Kona, Hawaii. info: www.Vitality101.com Supplements: www.EndFatigue.com

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Anshul Gupta. He is a medical doctor and the author of the book Reversing Hashimoto's: A Three-Step Process for Losing Weight, Ending Fatigue, and Reducing Brain Fog. We cover the following topics: How do we differentiate thyroiditis from Hashimoto's thyroiditis The iodine controversy Should we be actively trying to suppress antibodies Lab tests needed to evaluate thyroid physiology How to interpret and address low fT3 Broken vs Adaptive Thyroid Physiology And more... Dr. Anshul Gupta is a speaker, author, researcher, and world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s condition. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide Therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. His dedication towards his patients was recognized when he was awarded Readers’ Choice, Best Doctor in Northern Neck Area. He is now on a mission to help one million people reverse their health conditions. To achieve this mission, he has started a virtual functional medicine practice, a blog, and video series so he can reach people from all over the world. Through his innovative approach to Hashimoto’s disease, he has helped several patients to reverse their unresolved symptoms and live their life to the fullest. He loves to spend time with his wife and two kids. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, hiking in the woods, or meditating in a quiet spot.

In this episode, I discuss the impact of trauma on our health with Heather Herington. Heather is a naturopathic medical doctor.  We cover the following topics in this podcast: Trauma; what it is, and how it impacts our physiology Why two people can experience the same experience and why it is traumatic for one person and not the other The 3 E's of trauma Strategies for evaluating if your chronic health issues may be related to known or hidden trauma Strategies people can use to heal from trauma More... Dr. Heather L. Herington Bac, NMD, DHANP, has been a naturopathic medical doctor for over 30 years (Bastyr ’87) specializing in PTS/trauma and is now in public practice with her podcast, Dr. Heather Uncensored (https://drheatheruncensored.buzzsprout.com/). As an actor-singer-voice artist (solo show Hidden), she is a member of SAG-AFTRA. An engaging speaker and workshop leader (Moving to Healing), she writes librettos (the children’s musical, The Calling Hour) and creates radio plays based on health conditions that demand a true body-mind investigation. Her websites are drheatherherington.com and heatherherington.com. She has been interviewed on several podcasts and in Authority magazine and her work has appeared in Townsend Letter for Doctors, NDNR.org, Alive, Kinesis and more. Her earlier books include Surviving a Viral Pandemic through the lens of a naturopathic medical doctor, and two novels.   Listeners can buy Transforming Trauma: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/transforming-trauma/ https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Trauma-Drugless-Creative-Healing/dp/1781612250/ref=sr_1_6?crid=13K92ZQZ3TUTA&keywords=transforming+trauma&sprefix=transforming+trama%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-6   Check out Dr. Heather's website, podcast, and Grave's Radio Play: https://www.drheatherherington.com/ https://www.drheatherherington.com/podcasts.html https://www.drheatherherington.com/radio.html   Listeners can read the first chapter for free here: https://www.book2look.com/book/PrhRHtZCWL

In this episode, I discuss skin health with Jennifer Fugo. Jennifer is a clinical nutritionist and a specialist in skin health.  We cover the following topics in this podcast: The role of food and diet on skin health Incidence of thyroid issues found in different types of chronic skin problems Common triggers for chronic skin problems that go beyond the common ones given by a dermatologist Why many suggestions don't work (even those on more "natural" websites) The pros and cons of typical skin medications and treatments Histamine, Histamine intolerance, and "histamine overload"  and more...   Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a functional clinical nutritionist, founder of Skinterrupt, and the host of the Healthy Skin Show. Jennifer received her Master’s in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and Bachelors from New School University. She’s a member of the American Nutrition Association, an Advisory Board member of the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance, and a faculty member of LearnSkin. In her clinical practice, she helps women and men with never-ending skin rash rashes, “stomach problems”, brain fog, chronic fatigue, and autoimmunity find a way back to their best health. Jennifer listens to her clients and looks for missed or dismissed clues that ultimately point toward the root causes that underlie their nagging physical symptoms. Jennifer also has extensive experience supporting people with various food sensitivities — especially those who are stuck on elimination diets without any improvement. As a sought-after expert, advocate & speaker, Jennifer has been featured on Dr. Oz, Yahoo! News, CNN, Paleo Magazine, and Philadelphia Magazine. (Scroll down to the next section to see all of her press!) She is the author behind the best-selling book “The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper: How to Eat Healthy without Breaking the Bank“ and the creator of the Skin Rash Rebuild program and the Eczema & Psoriasis Awareness Weeks.

In this episode, I discuss the immune system with Dr. Jaban Moore. Dr. Moore is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine practitioner. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss: What triggers autoimmunity Oral health and autoimmunity The impact of excessive cell stress Why autoimmunity and chronic illness are getting more prevalent What are the drivers of thyroid and other autoimmune disorders The importance of addressing nervous system dysregulation Patterns Dr. Jaban sees in a person with thyroid dysfunction The steps you need to take to reduce your symptoms? And more... Dr. Moore’s passion for restoring health through a multi-therapeutic approach came from a young age when his mother was diagnosed with Diabetes after a 3-year struggle trying to figure out what was causing her health to decline. She was diagnosed only because she was in a car accident and in the ER she was told that she was diabetic. Her doctors noted that it was possibly missed for years. By this point she had gained 100 lbs, her cholesterol was out of control, she had ulcers in her stomach, depression, high blood pressure, and chronic fatigue. Growing up Dr. Moore watched his mother’s condition progress adding new medications and symptoms by the year never curing or making her feel better for long just stabilizing one symptom until the next started. This eventually lead to thyroid cancer and 2 surgeries to remove the cancer. Through this experience, Dr. Moore found his mission to discover the root cause of a condition so that the progression can be stopped so the next person doesn’t have to go through a story like hers. During chiropractic school when his own health journey began, he started to decline physically rapidly with no known cause at the age of 25. Over the next year, he searched for answers with many different doctors. He was experiencing, fatigue, joint pain, and low testosterone. After not finding many answers from several doctors he was at a conference of functional medicine doctors. It was there he met one who suggested the possibility of Lyme disease. After some testing and further investigation, Dr. Moore was found to be positive for Lyme. This began his journey of learning how to treat it. After consulting several doctors and trying many treatments Dr.Moore found relief and has been symptom-free for over 5 years now. Dr. Moore’s professional and postdoctoral training includes True Cellular Healing, Chiropractic Plus Kinesiology, Applied Kinesiology, Clinical Kinesiology, Acupuncture, Bio-Resonance Therapy, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Nutrition, Rehabilitation, Functional Medicine and Blood Laboratory Analysis. Website: drjabanmoore.com Instagram: @drjabanmoore

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Sarah Myhill, a naturopathic physician and author, sheds light on the complexities of thyroid health and chronic fatigue. She critiques conventional healthcare approaches, advocating for a holistic perspective. Key topics include the significance of vitamin C and iodine in treatment, the role of mitochondrial function, and the importance of detoxification. Dr. Myhill emphasizes the need for personal responsibility in managing health, guiding listeners on how to navigate their thyroid issues using dietary changes and simple strategies.

In this episode, I discuss blood glucose regulation and diabetes with Type 1 Diabetes specialist Dr. Jody Stanislaw. We cover: How do you define sugar? The importance of blood glucose Thyroid hormone and the regulation of blood sugar Insulin and why it is so important and not the villain people make it out to be What are the health consequences of a high-sugar diet? What tips do you have to avoid sugar? More ... About Dr. Jody: Dr. Jody Stanislaw received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2007, is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of 7. Her TEDx talk, Sugar is Not a Treat, has over 2 million views. From her 40 years of personal & 10 years of professional experience with T1D, she teaches life-changing information about how to successfully manage type 1 that standard medical care often leaves out. Her virtual consulting practice allows T1Ds all over the world to work with her. In addition to focusing on improving one’s diabetes, as a holistic physician, she also supports patients with critical lifestyle areas such as diet, exercise, sleep, and emotional health. Website: www.drjodynd.com TedTalk: https://youtu.be/tic7X3ET4gE

In episode 121 of The Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss mold and mold toxicity with Mark Levy. Mark is an indoor air quality professional. Topics covered: -Why mold is such a big issue today Signs and symptoms of chronic mold exposure Key indicators of possible mold overgrowth in your home How to properly test for mold overgrowth in your home Much more ... You can learn more at: https://themoldguyinc.com/ https://yesweinspect.com/  

In this episode, I discuss adrenals, the impact of excessive stress on our physiology, and strategies for managing its impact with stress expert, Dr. Doni Wilson. Topics covered: 1. What is adrenal distress and how does it impact overall health? 2. How do genetics impact our susceptibility to stress? 3. the effects of high cortisol? 4. How does adrenaline correlate with stress? 5. How can someone identify that they have adrenal distress? 6. Five unique stress types. 7. How does someone figure out their stress type? 8. Why is it so important to know your unique stress type? 9. The C.A.R.E. Method of stress recovery? 10. How does recovery differ depending on your unique stress type? Dr. Doni Wilson is a health visionary, researcher, bestselling author, and international speaker.   Through her research and clinical experience, she developed her Stress Recovery Protocol, which takes stress management to the next level by utilizing epigenetics to individualize the optimization of cortisol, adrenaline, and neurotransmitters.  Dr. Doni (as she is called by her patients) has a doctorate degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University (2000), where she also completed her residency. She is also a certified professional midwife, a certified nutrition specialist, and has degrees in both nutrition and science.  An innovator in the field of functional medicine and psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology, Dr. Doni has been developing protocols, publishing her insights, and training practitioners in the U.S. and Canada for over two decades. Dr. Doni has developed highly specialized protocols for adrenal maladaptation syndrome, which is an established condition not addressed by conventional medicine; amino acid therapy to optimize neurotransmitter levels, which eliminates the need for psychotropic medications; for the optimization of methylation for those with MTHFR gene variations, including a prenatal protocol which decreases the risk of miscarriage; and a protocol to reverse cervical dysplasia and eliminate HPV virus, having the potential to prevent cervical/vaginal cancer for millions of women. Dr. Doni is licensed as a Naturopathic (Medical) Doctor in Arizona, California, Washington state, and Connecticut. Website: https://doctordoni.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilson/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/glutenfreedoc