Episode Highlights With Dr. Amie
- How she set a state powerlifting record
- The way the thyroid is connected to metabolism, hormones, and so much more
- Symptoms of thyroid issues and when symptoms and labs disagree
- Why thyroid function is tied to hair and skin health as well
- TSH is actually a pituitary hormone and not a thyroid hormone but why it is important
- What lab tests to get to get an accurate picture of thyroid health
- Free T3 and what it tells us about the thyroid
- Testosterone is the most abundant hormone in a woman’s body and why this is so important (testosterone is autoimmune protective)
- Natural ways to improve testosterone and when hormone replacement can be helpful
- Symptoms of low progesterone and what to do about it
- How insulin comes into play in this equation
- Yet more reasons why magnesium is so important, especially for thyroid
Resources We Mention
- Dr. Amie Hornaman - Website
- Thyroid Fixxr - T2 Supplement
- Driven by Douglas Brackmann PhD
- Thyroid Fixxr Podcast