Can sitting too long really make you fat? In this episode, I draw the connection between sitting for long periods of time and how the body becomes more susceptible to insulin resistance, estrogen dominance, visceral fat, muscle atrophy, and overall poor well-being. Also, my research on how you can manage and overcome the "sitting all day" dilemma in our society. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You ...
Jul 23, 2021•19 min•Ep. 118
My special guest, Dr. Tabatha Barber, shares her inspirational story about overcoming adversity from a young age and how those events led Tabatha to finding her purpose in life. With perseverance and grace, she was able to redirect her path in life and become a successful physician. Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple-board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine and today shares her extensive knowledge regarding hormones and women. From understanding the misunderstoo...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Antibodies = Hashimoto's...In this short episode, I will explain how these antibodies act like little soldiers and actually beat up your thyroid. You should also be aware of which blood tests you should ask for, and yes TESTS, there is more than one antibody test you should get checked. So why do these antibodies get kicked up in your body in the first place? I will give you a quick overview of the conditions that set this battle in motion. Episode: What Stage of Hashi are You In? https://www.bu...
Jul 16, 2021•16 min•Ep. 116
In this episode, it took 48 Docs to find an answer to her struggles! 48! Meet Melinda, functional diagnostic nutritionist and an amazing new member of my team who went through 48 doctors to find the answer to her health issues. Interesting, inspiring and educational. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You are worth the effort it will take and I will get you there. Trust the process! Shop Dr. Amie's Fi...
Jul 13, 2021•47 min•Ep. 115
Is it possible that something in nature can hold the cure for your hypothyroidism? This episode is so intriguing as I'm talking with Dr. Dan Gubler a bio-chemist\natural product chemist the travels around the world studying bio active compounds in plants to incorporate them into science-based supplements. These bio active compounds can regulate bio signaling mechanisms in the body to improve both hormone balance and thyroid health. How can this area be so untouched? Just amazing research and kno...
Jul 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 114
Back to the basics...Here is the lowdown of the proper, functional thyroid labs to get when talking with your doctor. In this quicky episode, I will tell you what these labs are and what they measure. For a complete guide of this lab information plus optimal lab values, download my Lab and Symptom Checklist. This guide can be used for when you do see your doctor. This is the most basic valuable information that everyone with a thyroid disorder should have and it's FREE. Lab and Symptom Checklist...
Jul 06, 2021•10 min•Ep. 113
How to heal your gut, anti-age you, stave off wrinkles and cancer, and help you lose weight can all be linked to Metformin (prescription) and Berberine (supplement). Both Metformin and Berberine work along the same pathways and both have that same powerful, impactful effect on insulin, hemoglobin A1c, and fasting blood glucose. If you have Hashimoto's, you most likely are insulin resistant and need to be on one or both of these or you will be in a constant fat storage mode and will be at an incr...
Jul 02, 2021•12 min•Ep. 112
Be very careful when practitioners use the term functional. It may not be the "Real" functional! A practitioner can use that functional term and if they are only looking at one "thing" and saying we will deal with that other "thing" down the road like your Hashimoto's, that's a problem. I always use the both/and philosophy. We will look at BOTH "things" AND this, that and the other thing as well. Everything is intertwined. It is OK to start with looking at the thyroid, but in the functional worl...
Jun 29, 2021•13 min•Ep. 111
My special guest today is Jay Campbell. He is a 4x international best selling author, co-founder of Aseir Custom and founder of the Jay Campbell Podcast. Jay is a global influencer who has dedicated his life to teaching men and women how to #fullyoptimze their health while raising their consciousness. Strap yourself in for this long, but exciting episode as Jay gives a no nonsense, authentic, fearless approach to lead humanity to the Golden Age. This episode is one I feel truly blessed to have h...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 110
Unless someone has walked in your shoes, there is no possible way your significant other can know how you feel and understand this disease unless they've been there and experienced the exact same thing. They can love you, sympathize with you and see your struggle, but they cannot understand on that deep, deep level what you are experiencing. In this episode, I share some helpful advice on how to communicate with your significant other. To gain that backing, or pat on the shoulder and have that s...
Jun 22, 2021•40 min•Ep. 109
The HUGE impact of IODINE... This topic is so controversial in the thyroid world. There are definitely two sides of the coin with this topic. Let me shed some light on iodine and its curious impact on healing in numerous health conditions, illnesses, and diseases. For thyroid care, iodine has potential to be a natural Hashimoto's/hypothyroidism cure, support, or an imperative piece to the puzzle as a T4 to T3 conversion factor. We can say that iodine can help reverse horrendous hypothyroidism sy...
Jun 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 108
Postpartum thyroiditis...no question there’s an issue with your thyroid just like IBS is an issue with your gut...but if anyone spent any amount of time looking at the whole picture they would see that PREGNANCY is a stress and turned on that autoimmune switch. Can we please stop using blanket diagnoses with people and dig a little bit deeper for the cause or is insurance not giving doctors more than 5 minutes with you ...so we slap on a diagnosis to make you happy and send you on your way. Yes ...
Jun 15, 2021•37 min•Ep. 107
Join Karen Martel and myself in this deep dive, collaborative episode on the main culprits of the root causes of hypothyroidism. When getting to the root cause of each patient's hypothyroidism, it's like peeling off layers of an onion. We start with proper lab testing including a full thyroid panel and peel away the onion from there. Even if you are on the right medication, you should be aware of other factors or root causes that can still affect your quality of life. When addressed, it can actu...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 106
Screw it syndrome is REAL. Have you reached that point where you have genuinely tried everything? Are you feeling everything you do doesn't help so why bother, just screw it? Screw it syndrome affects all areas of your life and can TANK your thyroid, send insulin through the roof and cause a crap ton of inflammation. Find out here how I take my patients on a journey to make a simple choice to cure this screw it syndrome. Want to be on this journey as my patient? Link below to book a call. LET'S ...
Jun 08, 2021•34 min•Ep. 105
Hey all....SNEAK PEEK into a module in The Complete Thyroid Fix Masterclass. What path are you on for treating your Hashimoto's? The natural path or the medication path? If you choose the medication path, I will be discussing the fears and frustrations that doctors may have over T3 medications and what you may hear if you request T3 medication. In this episode, I will dive into the benefits of T3 medication and why you should not be scared of it. In my Complete Thyroid Fix Masterclass, I will ta...
Jun 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 104
For all of you who are stuck and want more answers....For those of you who are not optimized yet and are trying to find a way to figure this all out....You may ask yourself, what are the ways to optimization or what are the natural ways? Medication for Hashimoto's is a key component, but there are factors we can look into and then implement some natural changes that can improve your thyroid function. In this episode, I will delve into the ways you can help your thyroid fix itself, heal, and help...
May 28, 2021•12 min•Ep. 103
Ahhhhh the frustration of picking a thyroid practitioner, be it functional medicine or conventional medicine, who actually knows what they’re doing with the thyroid. We will be deep diving into how to choose the right one for you, why you may not find a good practitioner locally and the proper questions to ask so you stop wasting time and money and actually get your life back NOW. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pag...
May 25, 2021•34 min•Ep. 102
I can certainly relate to my guest in this episode. Like myself, Debbie Potts is a very driven, type A individual. Debbie's goal is to help ambitious, high performing individuals, who are trying to do all the "Right" things, get their body and vibrant self back again by getting their hands on functional lab testing to help put the missing pieces of their unique health puzzle back together again! Life is Not a Race book and The WHOLESTIC Method manual are two that books that Debbie has written. D...
May 21, 2021•47 min•Ep. 101
Thyroid medication....all the do's and don't's. In this episode, I’ll be answering your questions about thyroid medication timing with labs, supplements and food! I hope to clear any confusion you may have about the when, the what, and the how around all types of thyroid medication. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You are worth the effort it will take and I will get you there. Trust the process! Sh...
May 18, 2021•35 min•Ep. 100
Are you overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight? My guest in this special episode is Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley who experienced these common symptoms herself. Dr. Alex helps successful women leaders overcome Selfless Syndrome and become women who are vibrant, energized and on fire. Dr. Alex personally awoke to the devastating impact Selfless Syndrome has on women and their families following the premature birth of her son Fritz, and ensuing health problems for both herself and her son. Dr. Ale...
May 14, 2021•36 min•Ep. 99
Getting in ALL of your most pressing questions on thyroid, insulin, hormones, and toxins in a speed round format. I guarantee that some of these questions I answer in this episode are the same questions you perhaps have had too. Check it out! LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You are worth the effort it will take and I will get you there. Trust the process! Shop Dr. Amie's Fixxr Supplements: https://...
May 12, 2021•30 min•Ep. 98
Let's get back to the basics. In this episode, Jared Levenson interviewed me for his podcast entitled, Eating Enlightenment. My passion in treating thyroid patients comes from my pain to purpose story. I get it, everything you're going through, the fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and docs not listening. I share my story and an overview perspective of treating you, the thyroid patient, from a functional medicine perspective. Jared's Website: https://www.eatingenlightenment.com/ Facebook: https:/...
May 11, 2021•45 min•Ep. 97
Fatigue got you down? How about listening to Evan H. Hirsch, MD, who is a World Renowned Fatigue Expert and is the Founder & CEO of the International Center for Fatigue. Evan himself suffered with fatigue for 5 years before he achieved resolution using the Fix Your Fatigue Program that he pioneered in his medical practice. Through his best-selling book, podcast and online programs, he has helped thousands of people around the world optimize their energy naturally, and he is on a mission to h...
May 07, 2021•42 min•Ep. 96
Questions you may ask...What if my TSH is low? How does my gut play a part in all of this? Why do I still have hypo symptoms but all my labs are optimal? Join me in this quicky episode to get a more full picture of all the different aspects that can infringe on you feeling your best. If you are still feeling like garbage, we must look deeper. Looking into your gut and how it may be interfering, your sex hormones, insulin, cortisol, and nutrient deficiencies can all be reasons why you may not be ...
May 05, 2021•15 min•Ep. 95
You will enjoy this man, my guest, Dr. Tim Jackson. Along with his sense of humor, Dr. Tim is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation as well as a Functional Medicine provider. He has helped thousands of patients find help with digestive health, energy and fatigue, autoimmune disease, and mold toxicity. Listen in as Dr. Tim and myself dive deep into a variety of topics as our conversation just flowed. Link to Dr. Tim Jackson: www.healyourbody.org If booking a consultation with...
May 04, 2021•53 min•Ep. 94
From infertility to hormonal imbalances, my guest Kela Smith and I deep dive into how she coaches her clients to get pregnant naturally and eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. Kela realized her dream of creating a virtual holistic health and wellness practice almost 6 years ago and she helps women all over the world solve these issues. As the creator of the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Method, Kela helps her clients learn how to cycle sync so they have pleasant periods, boosted fertility, happy horm...
Apr 30, 2021•35 min•Ep. 93
A recent study shows that a low fat diet will LOWER testosterone levels! Testosterone is VITAL for cardiac function, protection against Type 2 diabetes, protection against breast and prostate cancer and is needed to lose weight! If you don't have enough testosterone (meaning OPTIMAL levels) you WILL get fat....and be at higher risk of cardiac events as well as various cancers. Listen, learn, take notes and reach out. Podcast Episode Links for more Info: Low Testosterone = Weight Gain and Muscle ...
Apr 27, 2021•38 min•Ep. 92
Are you still on T4 only medication? Has your doc told you that your labs are normal but you feel like garbage? If this is you, now is the time to find a new doctor. So many of my patients come to me with this similar story. This episode will give you insight to why T4 only just does not work. So many factors play a part in this puzzle, and all of these factors must be addressed to get you on your way back to being the person you want to be. If you are ready to start your journey to your best he...
Apr 23, 2021•36 min•Ep. 91
From treating herself not once, but twice in a decade has led my guest, Elle Russ to establish herself as a bestselling author, TV/Film writer, public speaker, and a seasoned coach. Her best-selling book, "The Paleo Thyroid Solution" - has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health, and she is also the author of the self-help book, "Confident As Fu*k". Elle is the host of two podcasts: The Primal Blueprint Podcast & Kick Ass Life Podcast. Join me in this inspiring episo...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 90
Some hypothyroid patients have an inability to tolerate T3 meds. New findings potentially show this new med would allow certain sensitive patients to be able to tolerate this T3 even better. It is is the early stages since clinical and human trials must be thoroughly conducted prior to the FDA's approval. Antonio Bianco MD PhD https://deiodinase.org LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You are worth the...
Apr 16, 2021•14 min•Ep. 89
