In this episode, I have a discussion with Dr. Raphael Kellman, MD. Dr. Kellman is a functionally oriented medical doctor. The discussion seems a bit cantankerous at times but in the end, we both agree that thyroid physiology is more complex than a TSH and a fT4 alone can assess. Topics discussed include: Some of the challenges with the allopathic model of thyroid physiology assessment. A specific test he uses to identify secondary hypothyroidism. The impact of the microbiome on thyroid physiolog...
Nov 30, 2022•51 min•Season 6Ep. 118
In this episode, I discuss Gut Health with functional medicine dietitian Jillian Smith. In this episode, we discuss the following: The importance of gut health. IBS and BS The most significant causes of gut issues. How to evaluate and address gut issues. The role gut issues play in thyroid physiology, sex hormone physiology, skin health, and overall health. Why a personalized approach to gut issues is essential. More ... Jillian Smith, RDN, is a registered dietitian who takes a functional approa...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 117
In this episode, I talk with famed nutritionist Oz Garcia to discuss Covid, the immune system, and hypothyroidism. Oz recently released his most recent book, After Covid: Optimized Your Health in a Changing World. Topics in this episode include: Covid infections Long covid Why Long-Covid seems to be a significant issue, and why Why some people have severe reactions to covid and some almost none Signs and symptoms of long covid The connection with covid and hypothyroidism Strategies for recoverin...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 116
This episode of the podcast may be one of my all-time favorites. Dr. Vojdani is one of the leaders in the science and study of the immune system and autoimmunity. If you have hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, another autoimmune condition, or food intolerances you are going to want to listen to this podcast. (Maybe multiple times.) In this episode we discuss: The basics of the immune system Th1 vs TH2 The role of the immune system in thyroiditis and why thyroid antibodies may not be the ba...
Oct 12, 2022•2 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 115
In this episode, I interview Dr. Joseph Antoun. He is a medical doctor and expert in the fields of fasting and longevity. In this episode we discuss: What is health and how do we define it Biological vs Chronological age Lifespan, Healthspan, and disease span The most problematic foods The five pillars of longevity Fasting; the myths and the reality Much more ... Dr. Joseph Antoun is CEO & Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra and a Member of the Forbes Business Development Council . He's the for...
Sep 27, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 114
In this episode of the Thyroid Answers podcast, I talk with Dr. Lonnie Herman. Dr. Herman is a Doctor of Chiropractic who has developed his own evaluation and treatment technique called the Rapid Health Restoration System. Dr. Herman and I discuss: Causes of autoimmunity and chronic illness Infections as a cause of chronic illness Toxins as a cause of chronic illness The role of epigenetics and more... Dr. Lonnie Herman Rapid Health Restoration System 6958 Griffin Road Davie, Fl 33314 https://dr...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 113
In this episode, I interview Annabel Bateman about her new book Let’s Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help . We discuss her journey, her struggles with hypothyroidism, and the medical model of addressing hypothyroidism. It was her struggles and frustrations that led her to write Let’s Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help to help others who find out they have hypothyroidism have a roadmap to get started reclaiming their health and improving their thyroid physiology. ...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 112
In this episode, I discuss Estrogen Dominance with c ertified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach, Karen Martel. In the podcast we discuss: Why manipulating blood hormone levels with medications often doesn't work to improve health and symptoms. Estrogen dominance; What is it? Common symptoms of estrogen dominance The dangers of DIM Estrogen dominance patterns Causes of low progesterone more ... Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 111
In this episode, I have a conversation with functional nutritionist and certified autoimmune coach Risa Groux. Her new book, FOODFRAME: Diet is a Four-Letter Word [Archway Publishing | January 7, 2022] , is a comprehensive guide to using functional nutrition guidelines to help readers identify the root causes of various health issues and then eat according to their health status and begin the healing process We discuss: How functional nutritionists differ from traditional nutritionists and dieti...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 110
In this episode, I interview Intermittent Fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow. Some of the topics covered include: What Intermittent Fasting is and why it is beneficial 4 faulty nutrition dogmas Why losing weight is not as simple as calories in vs calories out 3 key hormones to fat loss and optimal health Her new book: Intermittent Fasting Transformation and more ... Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO, and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 mil...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 109
