Is desiccated thyroid more natural and better than synthroid (levothyroxine) to treat an underactive thyroid?

As a naturopathic doctor with specialized training, Dr. Tanya has been prescribing and monitoring women with hormonal imbalance for over a decade. Because our mission is to boost your mood, your bod and your inner mama spirit with less stress and more joy, we are arming you with knowledge to make the best decision about your hormonal health. We are doing a deep dive into thyroid hormone replacement - what type is best and how often blood work should be done once you are on it no matter what season of life you are in.

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When it comes to fatigue and weight gain, we need to rule out a thyroid problem. Your thyroid can be thrown off depending on the seasons of your life. So, how should you assess it and when should you treat it or can you just leave it and hope for the best?

Instead of taking meds blindly, we want to arm you with information to make the right choice for you. It’s important to look at the clinical lab piece and get the big picture with a full thyroid blood panel beyond the TSH value. If you're into numbers, you'll love this. Even if you're not, you're going to learn to take charge of your health.

In addition to the emotional connection and how that can impact the thyroid, Dr Tanya and Mary share their own stories in how their thyroid impacted their fertility and lives. Has your life been impacted by your thyroid? We want to hear all about it… if you have more questions after this episode, check back for the next two episodes all about thyroid health and comment below so we can address any and all of your questions.

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Does it seem like you’re tired all the time or wonder what normal energy level is? Maybe you’re even feeling a bit anxious.

Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common reasons why women feel fatigue. That said, it can present itself like you have an underactive thyroid issue. Low iron can even impact your metabolism and affect your ability to lose weight loss! Do we have your attention yet? 

If you are looking to improve your mood and energy, this episode is super important and JUICY! 

Listen and discover the various causes of iron deficiency and how to treat and manage it holistically with nutrition and lifestyle … which works better than simply supplementing with iron. You deserve to know about how to address the underlying cause of iron loss so that you can take back control over your health and energy.  See you on the inside!

#irondeficiency #irondeficiencyanemia #tiredallthetime #strugglingwithweightloss #weightlosssupportforwomen #rootcause #hpylori #menorrhagia

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Did you ever think that you'd have a life without kids but then your maternal clock kicked in and the next thing you know an insatiable drive to have kids? The drive is there, but then you realize there are technical issues.

When it comes to creating a family, technical issues can arise in many circumstances from blocked fallopian tubes to needing donor eggs or sperm. It can be even more challenging in a same sex relationship. In some countries, they do not allow adoption to gay parents … which is ridiculous but that’s not todays topic. If you want a baby with your own DNA, you need to find a sperm donor in the instance of a two woman relationship. You need to find an egg donor and a surrogate to carry your baby in the instance of a two man relationship. At the end of the day and beyond the technical challenges, the emotional struggle is not much different as we strive to create our families in heterosexual relationships with fertility challenges.

We spoke with Jillian Michaels, the iconic personal trainer, best known for being on NBC’s, The Biggest Loser, author, and creator of The Fitness App. Jillian shared her story of how her and her wife, Heidi at the time had two babies a week apart. Curious? You’ve gotta check out this episode to learn more.

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Even though it may sound woo-woo, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) precedes Western science by thousands of years. (… which makes it not so woo-woo). In fact, this system of medicine includes different arsenals to approach issues which includes acupuncture, various mind and body practices, Chinese Herbs, Eastern dietary therapy, Tai Chi and Qi Gong.  It’s effects on patients both physically and psychologically have been documented for over 3 millenia by TCM physicians making it the longest on-going experiential science.

To see if Chinese medicine is right for you, check out this podcast episode where we are joined by Dr Christina Burns to talk about all things TCM. We’ll do a deep dive into why, how, and when to take herbs. We will look at safety, when not to take it and so much more.

Christina is a doctor of Chinese medicine specializing in the treatment of hormonal and reproductive health. She is the founder of the Naturna Institute in NYC where she and her team utilize the best of nutrition, acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutraceuticals and mind body counseling to guide a healthy path to conception. @drchristinaburns @naturna_life! 

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Hormones are constantly shifting. Tracking your menstrual cycle is useful on many levels. The more you tune in, the more you learn what’s normal and healthy for you and what’s not. You can even predict your mood, energy level, and behaviour at different phases of your monthly. It may sound crazy but it’s true. Check out what we have to share and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

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What type of menstrual protection do you use?

We are sharing our menstrual cycle secrets with you! Really they shouldn’t be secrets since women (with uteruses) spend over 2,000 days or 6.5 years bleeding in a lifetime. What does this mean? Selecting the best quality menstrual protection and understanding your menstrual flow is important which is why we are discussing what a normal cycle looks like and reviewing tampons, pads, reusable pads and cups.

What kind of menstrual protection do you use? What’s your experience? Share in the comments below👇🏻

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EP 27: Abnormal Embryos Make Healthy Babies - Fact or Fiction?

Subtitle What you should know about IVF genetic testing ( PGT-A) 

Do you need genetic testing on IVF embryos? It’s difficult enough to embark on an IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) journey, let alone decide what “add ons'' you need to have to get your baby… faster. 

To minimize overwhelm and confusion, we are taking a close look at a recently published article from the NY Times so that you can make an informed choice without regret.  

The message, according to the article, is that chromosomal testing (PGT-A) is bad for patients because healthy babies have been born from abnormal embryos … supposedly. Yet, fertility clinics continue to recommend PGT-A which costs thousands of dollars. WHY? There has to be something we are missing… 

To get to the bottom of this, we invited our dear friend and trusted fertility specialist, Dr. Prati Sharma and geneticist Nicole Logan, to break down the original scientific paper by Dr. Norbert Gleicher that NY Times is referring to.   It turns out the so-called “Abnormal Embryos” that became babies were mainly Mosaic embryos… meaning they were not abnormal.  It’s more accurate to say, Mosaic embryos can make healthy babies. 

The lesson is don’t choose to test (or not test) based on what you read…. which may be sensationalized or partial truths. Learn from us and dig deeper. This convo is too juicy to skip. 

For Social media: Go to My Fertology podcast in link in bio to get the real deal before you make an informed decision. 

Share this important information with friends and loved ones. Comment or DM us for any topics you want us to cover. 

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EP 26: Mothering the Mother Within (with Dr. Susan Fox)

With the anticipated Mother's Day coming up, this time and many other holidays can be triggering for those who are trying to conceive.

When every waking thought is to fulfill on becoming a mother, the desire to build or expand one's family may feel like it's out of reach. This desire can build up to an energetic level that creates what we call Liver Qi Stagnation, where the creative potential feels suppressed, and we can begin to feel depressed or angry. Then, in the face of a celebration like Mother's Day, a woman can feel isolated and misunderstood. We grieve for that which we love, and the unrequited love of a conception not happening month over month, possibly year over year amplifies our grief.

So today, it's important to honour mothers in waiting.

It's where we give ourselves permission to stop pretending that everything is all "rainbows and unicorns." Instead, treat ourselves kindly. Today, we speak meaningfully from the heart. We can't wait for you to join our conversation with our dear friend Dr. Susan Fox, TCM doctor who has been supporting women and couples in their fertility journeys for the past 20 years. You deserve to feel heard and held.

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EP 25:  Natural strategies for Menstrual Pain and Endometriosis

“I’ve been in and out of the hospital for the past few weeks dealing with some new challenges,” #Halsey, 27 year old American singer songwriter says on her IG post the other day.

Kudos to her for being brave and sharing publicly about her struggle and the surgery she had for endometriosis. Surgery is certainly a viable option but are there other ways to deal with this painful condition more naturally… before it's too late?

Tune into our latest podcast and find out how to help Endo and painful periods with effective natural treatments.

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