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 Cer ..read more

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 syndro ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

In this episode, I discuss The Underactive Thyroid with Dr. Sarah Myhill. Dr. Myhill is a naturopathic physician and the author of a new book, The Underactive Thyroid, Do it yourself because your doctor won't. In this podcast we discuss: The problems with conventional thyroid and healthcare The place to start when you have fatigue and hypothyroid symptoms Dr. Myhill's opinions on mitochondrial function The importance of Vitamin C The benefits of Iodine Dr. Myhill's order of addressing physiology Dr. Myhill's "groundhog" rules More ... To find out more about Dr Myhill, her work or her book go ..read more

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 ..read more

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/   ..read more

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. Meth ..read more

In this episode, I discuss autoimmunity with Naturopath Elizabeth Yarnell. Topics discussed include: Common threads that cause autoimmune conditions Autoimmunity or Adaptive Response The role of inflammation What gets measured gets managed The potential role of parasites The role of diet in driving immune disorders More...   Due to her own health challenges (Multiple Sclerosis), Elizabeth was forced to find a way to improve her health and quality of life. This led her to get her degree in traditional naturopathy. Elizabeth is an author, inventor, speaker, and traditional naturopath. She ..read more

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 physiology And more ... Raphael Kellman, MD, a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is an inter ..read more