Can you imagine...40 years of weight gain with NO answers! This is the story of my special guest in this episode, Alexandra Shahan. In addition to educating you about thyroid and hormone issues. on this podcast, I have also wanted to bring you stories of amazing people who have been through this hypothyroid journey and have achieved success! There is HOPE! If you are in that low and haven't been able to find your answer, listen here to Alexandra's message and her story. Just flat out remarkable!...
Dec 27, 2022•29 min•Ep. 270
How about several thyroid tips for you that your doctor doesn't have time to tell you OR they actually aren't even informed about? And these are key hypothyroidism points!! Some of these tips you can implement today and can effectively improve your thyroid health, including medication changes that could help your meds work more effectively. Digestzymes™: https://dramiehornaman.com/collections/supplements/products/digestzymes%E2%84%A2-90-capsules Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr Supplements: Fixxrsup...
Dec 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 269
Weight loss resistance... everything is in line, we are optimizing your thyroid, your hormones are on track, your insulin is low, and everything looks perfect on paper BUT you're still not losing! The big question is WHY??! Let me be real with you here. Some call it TOUGH LOVE! If you are working with me, we must look at everything that you are putting in your mouth. I mean everything. All the bites of here and bites of there. Yes, everything. Your labs won't lie to us. All we have to look at is...
Dec 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 268
Is your thyroid medication helping you or hurting you? Wrong meds, wrong combination of meds, and not taking into consideration ALL the contributing factors involved may be the reason(s) you remain in a hypo state. All of this needs to be considered. So here in this episode, let's take a look at your thyroid meds, at your symptoms and understand really what it is that you are actually taking and if you are even taking it correctly. So many categories of medication to consider. We have T4, T3, a ...
Dec 16, 2022•28 min•Ep. 267
This incredible ingredient, Longjack fruit or Tongkat Ali, is in my Hormone Fixxr supplement and it is this ingredient that makes this product a "Rock Star"!! Longjack/Tongkat Ali is the standout amongst all because of the tremendous results it has shown in over 150 different scientific studies. This herb has a host of beneficial health effects on the body including its benefits of increasing testosterone and its stand alone aphrodisiac effect which can help with low libido. And remember ladies,...
Dec 13, 2022•26 min•Ep. 266
Let's do a real quick breakdown of ALL the different labs that you should get if you are gaining weight, fatigued, having hair loss, constipated and more. Take notes and order these labs yourself or take this list to your doctor and ask for each and every one of these. As you listen, you will be able to understand the why behind why each of these labs is needed. And remember, if your practitioner will not order ALL these labs for you, you are seeing the WRONG DOCTOR! Find a doc that wants to wor...
Dec 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 265
Are women getting their implants ripped out for no reason? Have you been wondering if you should get your implants out because you have Hashimoto's? What's all of the hype about breast implant illness? Dr. Robert Whitfield MD and I will be combing through the truths about who should and who shouldn't have their implants removed. Dr. Robert Whitfield is an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Whitfield focuses on providing clients with nutritional guidance, nutraceutical advice, pers...
Dec 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 264
Many of you have asked me to break down the pros and cons of Metformin vs. Berberine. Jump in here as I address each for Type 2 Diabetes, weight loss and overall longevity. Many biohackers out there are using both Metformin and Berberine for reduction of cancer, for brain protection from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Dementia, neurological diseases of aging and other various diseases of aging. Here we go one by one... Research studies mentioned in episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P...
Dec 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 263
Bringing back an oldie but goodie because this is one you can all listen and learn from again! The doctor says: “Don’t worry about those aches and pains, you’re just getting older.” "Your thyroid labs are normal...it must be something else going on." "Extra weight, try exercising more and eat less." Are you tired of the run-a-around? Maybe it’s your thyroid and they are just plain wrong! Let’s take a look at these symptoms. If it’s your thyroid, we can fix it! You are not getting old, fat and ti...
Nov 29, 2022•8 min•Ep. 262
Grab this epidsode's where I interview Kyle Gillett MD. Dr. Gillett and I resonate on so many levels including our thoughts on obesity and hormones...so much so that I wanted to bring him on my podcast so you, the listener, can hear the similarities in our thoughts on a insulin, intermittent fasting, SHBG levels and more. Dr. Gillett enjoys providing holistic individualized care to his patients. His practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obste...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 261
We all do it...overindulge at the holidays. Then, regrets, regrets and more regrets. Here, just for you, I have 5 easy, yes, super easy steps to help you manage the holiday food extravaganza! Incorporate some or all of these steps and I guarantee those regrets you've had in years past will be long gone! Grab your Blood Sugar Fixxr: https://dramiehornaman.com/products/blood-sugar-fixxr Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr Supplements: Fixxrsupps.com Subscribe to my Text Club: Text DRAMIE to 8332631365 LE...
Nov 23, 2022•21 min•Ep. 260
Little bit controversial in this very episode! Let's chat about if it's really even necessary to find the root cause of all your symptoms. AND have you or are you being duped by all the marketing that is out there with functional medicine. Have you spent thousands to no avail? Maddening, frustrating, I know I get it and I'm just as pissed off at the way the term "functional" is being used in such a fraudulent way. Grab this episode to hear my take on these 2 pertinent topics. Shop ALL of Dr. Ami...
Nov 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 259
The power of hydrogen that you are going to learn about in this episode is going to blow your mind! Dr. Paul Barattiero will open your eyes to. all the different benefits of hydrogen. Dr. Paul will introduce you to his story and how he helped his wife with thyroid and gut issues that no one else could solve. Thirteen years ago, Dr. Paul set out to educate the world on the power of hydrogen water. He will let us in on how molecular hydrogen reduces oxidative stress and inflammation which are the ...
Nov 18, 2022•53 min•Ep. 258
This is your episode! All of the questions in this episode were gathered from my private Facebook group called Dr. Amie The Thyroid Fixer Love Your Mirror! We are like one big family in this private Facebook group. You can post your labs, you can post any thyroid or hormone question and top of all this you can get crazy support from our members! It's a community of thyroid patients, a community of hormone patients all sharing their story...all seeking advice and support in their journey. Jump in...
Nov 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 257
Thyroid Stories...they all have a take-away. In this episode, previous patient of mine Gabriela Calegari tells of her childhood filled with weight issues and knowing something was wrong but just didn't have the tools to figure it out. Carrying these issues into adulthood and finding her answer with working with me has been nothing short of life changing for her and her family. Listen to Gabriela's story and the best piece of advice she offers to you..."take the chance...give yourself the opportu...
Nov 11, 2022•33 min•Ep. 256
I love dual podcasts when two experts come together to discuss a variety of topics. This episode features Debbie Potts, low carb athlete and endurance extraordinaire. We talk about fasted exercise, endurance training and gaining weight while endurance training. Ladies, I heard your complaints, and I've heard your questions. Debbie and I also tackle timing of carbs. sometimes in the peri menopausal or menopausal states. If you are endurance training, powerlifting, or CrossFitting, it's a little b...
Nov 10, 2022•56 min•Ep. 255
Intermittent fasting as a hypothyroid woman, can it be detrimental? Perhaps? Let's say you choose a 16:8 fast, meaning an 8 hour eating window, you must ask yourself...In those 8 hours are you getting in enough calories, nutrients and good, animal based protein? Ladies in those 8 hours are you getting in 3 protein laden, nutritious, good fat containing meals? If the answer is NO, then you shouldn't be doing it! It is going to be detrimental to your thyroid healing! What will happen is your body ...
Nov 08, 2022•36 min•Ep. 254
Menopause...so many women are scared of menopause or are scared of replacing the sex hormones that are so desperately needed when they become depleted. In this episode, I bring back Nurse Practitioner, Catherine Buck who will unpack why menopause should not be feared. She will break down the benefits of replacing testosterone, progesterone and estrogen to optimal levels and explain why replacement may be needed at any age. Your fears should be in not replacing these most valuable hormones becaus...
Nov 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 253
An on-point episode to learn how you can fix your metabolism! Boom...we all want to know this! Weight is a huge deal in our society. We don't want to be overweight and we want to feel comfortable in our own skin. It all comes down to fixing your metabolism...so let's start here with my 5 simple steps that you can do starting today to fix your metabolism. Step 1: Test and address low thyroid function Step 2: Test and address low testosterone Step 3: Check and correct blood sugar and insulin Step ...
Nov 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 252
Every once in awhile we have to give love to the guys and help them with their health. Ladies you may want to listen up for your husband because we all know how guys are...not acknowledging their symptoms to the very last minute. Sometimes it takes a woman's guiding hand to get your man to seek help. Low testosterone is detrimental to your heart so learn why plus more in this special episode where I interview Tracy Gapin MD. Text HEALTH to 26786 for 2 free gifts: 10 Secrets to High Performance H...
Oct 28, 2022•41 min•Ep. 251
Adrenals, stress, anxiety and that fight, flight, freeze or fawn reactions you experience at times are all tied directly into your health. How you react in these stressful, anxiety driven circumstances are directly tied into your symptoms, your weight gain and your fatigue. So my guest expert in this episode is Kate Vazquez. Many of you know her as the author of Estrogen is a B*tch and when I interviewed her a while back about estrogen dominance. Now through Kate's own struggles with anxiety and...
Oct 25, 2022•56 min•Ep. 250
Love my special guest's knowledge and information she will share in this episode. So back with me again is Karen Martel, a hormone expert who is here to break down my DUTCH test results. As you remember a few episodes ago, I compared my blood labs with my DUTCH test and the discrepancies it showed. Now you are going to get the other side of the DUTCH which is the beneficial side of this test and what my panels actually showed! So take this in and learn about these hormone tests that are availabl...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 249
Need a relatable, tearful story? In this episode, hear the real life success story of a recent patient of mine. You will hear the depth of despair this patient went through trying to find her answers. Sarah Weise's story of unbearable thyroid symptoms including weight gain and fatigue to the point of losing hope...to her now closing in on being optimized today. After Sarah's third son was born, she did not lose the baby weight as she had with her previous two pregnancies. Then the fatigue set in...
Oct 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 248
Eating with Hashimoto's...a huge question that so many of you have! In this "lay it all out there" episode, I will sift through all the confusion out there and give you some nuggets that you can take away and apply to your life. Yes, it can be that easy...the tangible ideas I advise are effective and can be implemented when you are willing to make the necessary changes. Episodes mentioned: Undiagnosed Insulin Resistance - Diabetes Is Causing Your weight Gain and How YOU Can Control Your Blood Su...
Oct 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 247
What is all the BIG Hype about a suppressed TSH? Once again it is absolutely vital for me to continually address how TSH works. I know this is kind of going back to the basics for many of you, but it is worth listening again because if you are any type of T3 medication, TSH suppression will occur and it is NOT a concern. I will share a quote from Dr. Gary Forseman, a medical expert who has been a part of Elle Russ's thyroid course that sums up TSH suppression so perfectly on why you do not need ...
Oct 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 246
Thyroid dysfunction? Whether you have it or not, adding in Thyroid Fixxr™ can be a game changer! The T2 hormone, which is the central component in Thyroid Fixxr™ increases basal metabolic rate meaning it will help increase fat burning throughout the day and even at rest while preserving muscle tissue! Your mitochondrial function will improve....what does that mean for you? It means all the hormones you are taking...thyroid hormones, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone...all of them will work be...
Oct 07, 2022•57 min•Ep. 245
Join Elle Russ and myself where we will coffee talk ALL THINGS THYROID and Elle will share some kick ass information about her NEW Ultimate Thyroid Course! Just check out this course: https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520265/oGjyCTux Use code: AMIE for 15% off Elle’s Website: https://elleruss.com Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr Supplements: https://dramiehornaman.com/collections/supplements LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com...
Oct 04, 2022•59 min•Ep. 244
Controversial...Yes! In this eye-raising episode I am talking about the DUTCH test. I am sharing with you my DUTCH test results and I am sharing my blood test results and will be comparing the two. Do the values of the DUTCH (dried urine) and my blood (serum) labs match up? Yep, you guessed it...not even close! Also, if you know me, I like to mix things up a bit so with so many of you stating that your practitioner has NEVER mentioned to you to stop taking any T3 containing medication 18-24 hour...
Sep 30, 2022•37 min•Ep. 243
Awesome interview with BioCoach, Logan Delgado, who amazingly lost a total of 70 pounds with the help of the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. In this episode, Logan will share how he has dedicated his life to helping and inspiring others to reach the best shape of their lives. Logan is the co-founder of BioCoach! BioCoach tells you exactly what you need to do to reach your health goals. In this avenue, Logan has found his purpose in life and that’s to motivate, inspire and remind people ...
Sep 27, 2022•55 min•Ep. 242
OMG...did you read that title? Did I really say that? You know I preach all the time about the benefits of T3, but how do you know when it is too much? Remember why we want our T3 optimal...it runs your body, helps to grow our hair, gives us a metabolism, helps strengthen nails, puts us in a better mood and gives us energy!! So much right? But what happens if it's too much? Here in this episode I will go over the ins and outs of this particular scenario of T3 and lay it all out just for you! Epi...
Sep 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 241
