Episode 169 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Questions answered in this episode:

• What can be done to improve liver health?
• What is the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and thyroid physiology?
• How to identify and address inflammation?
• How to determine if a virus is causing a thyroid problem?
• And More...

If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to [email protected] using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Women's Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Tara's continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM.

https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/

In this episode I speak with Dr. Brady Wirick on obesity and blood glucose regulation. Topics covered in this episode include:

• What is driving obesity
• Why what you eat is important to your weight and health
• Primary pillars of optimal weight
• How glucose is used in the body
• What causes glucose and insulin resistance
• And so much more...

Dr. Brady Wirick, DC, has been in private practice in Idaho Falls since 2006. His emphasis has been on Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine. He and his wife, Kim, own and operate Intermountain Center for Wellbeing. Their clinic specializes in regenerative joint injections, autoimmune disorders, and functional weight loss. Dr. Wirick is an avid fly fisherman and a sponsored mountain biker. He and Kim live in Idaho Falls, where they love spending time with their 8 kids and 2 dogs. They most recently became grandparents in April of 2023.

www.intermountaincenterforwellbeing.com

If you would like more information text the word GLUCOSE to 208-218-8622

In this first installment of Thyroid Answers Shorts I cover the Thyroid Panel. I cover:

• What I include in a Comprehensive thyroid panel
• Why various types of doctors have a different definition of a Comprehensive Thyroid panel
• Why the kind of doctor you see determines what is run and how you are treated
• Why a functional medicine provider should look at more than a thyroid panel when evaluating your thyroid physiology, and the efficacy of your current medication strategy.

If you have a topic you would like covered on Thyroid Answers Shorts, please send your topic to: [email protected]

In episode 167, I discuss candida infections with Dr. Michael Biamonte.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What is candida?
• What allows candida to be overgrown?
• The challenges caused by candida overgrowth
• Foods that aggravate candida-related symptoms
• The connection between thyroid conditions and candida
• And more...

Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-creator of BioCybernetics, which is an unprecedented computer software program that is able to study blood work, mineral tests and many other lab tests to determine exactly where your body is imbalanced initially designed for aerospace purposes. As a practitioner for over 30 years, he is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and helping them get back to living. He holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy and is a certified clinical nutritionist in New York State. He is a professional member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, The American College of Nutrition and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. He is listed in "The Directory of Distinguished Americans'' for his research in Nutrition and Physiology.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Biamonte-Center-241435772676317/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiss7csT6pBnPAyeNA5AbDQ

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In this episode of The Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss Thyroid lab tests, lab values, and the over-prescription of thyroid medication.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Optimal vs Lab reference ranges
• Lab value vs lab interpretation
• The problem with optimal ranges
• Seasonal variability and other factors that influence TSH
• The over-prescription of thyroid medication
• and More...

Dr. Joe El-Khoury is Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory and fellowship program at Yale-New Haven Health. He is board-certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry and a fellow of the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine Academy. He currently serves on the Editorial Boards of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, as Chair of the IFCC Committee on Kidney Diseases, and on the Board of Directors for ADLM. He is the recipient of the 2023 Young Investigator Award from the International Federation for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. He recently launched his own YouTube channel, entitled "Clinical Chemistry with Joe El-Khoury", which infuses science with comedy and is focused on improving laboratory medicine practice.

https://www.youtube.com/@UCYuD1s42xkXSd70QSLRB6ew

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss breast implant illness with Dr. Robert Whitfield.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Infections, biofilms and breast implants
• What is breast implant illness
• The potential links between breast implant illness and thyroid physiology
• Why do breast implants potentially trigger illness
• How would someone know their breast implants might be the cause of their chronic health issues and immune disorders?
• And so much more...

Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 26 years of experience. He specializes in breast implant removal surgery, breast implant illness and advanced cosmetic procedures. He was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and received his medical degree from the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine. He then completed six years of surgical training, including a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center. After his residency, Dr. Rob relocated to Austin, Texas, where he has become renowned for his cosmetic expertise. He is committed to staying at the forefront of his field and regularly attends conferences and courses to keep up to date on the latest techniques and technologies in plastic surgery. He is also a sought-after provider for his Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (HARP), which helps patients prepare and recover from surgical procedures by lowering systemic inflammation. www.breastimplantillnessexpert.com

Episode 164 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana.

Questions answered in this episode:

• Can long-term dieting or eating disorders impact thyroid physiology?
• How does intermittent fasting impact thyroid physiology?
• How does circadian disruption impact thyroid health?
• How does someone determine the appropriate dose of thyroid medication?
• When should we take thyroid hormone prior to running a thyroid panel?
• What are the functional medicine approaches to addressing weight gain in people with hypothyroidism?
• And More...

If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to [email protected] using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Women's Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Tara's continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/

In episode 163 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I discuss Thyroid Transformation with Dr. Heather Stone.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• The challenges with the Allopathic model of thyroid care
• The challenges with the Integrative medicine model
• The challenges with the Functional medicine model
• The significance of rT3
• Your practitioner's bias can influence your outcome
• The drivers of thyroid disorders
• And so much more...

Dr. Heather Stone is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas.

Social Media:

• Instagram - @drheatherstone

• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRA4XSwUnTMZvUtRIITDrw - Dr. Heather Stone, DC

• https://linktr.ee/drheatherstone

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/764005931160743

Book: Thyroid Transformation Blueprint: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0hdug1pervw7wq/AABCDhW72XRQlrbGUK6HJObUa?dl=0

In episode 162 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I speak with Brandon Faust about mold exposure and remediation.

Some of the topics we discuss in this episode include:

• Why is mold such a big challenge today?
• Possible link between EMFs and mold toxicity.
• What symptoms might alert someone to mold overgrowth?
• What is the best way to test your home for mold?
• Inspection vs remediation
• More ...

Brandon Faust is the visionary owner and founder of Mold Solutions, an industry-leading Indoor Air Quality company specializing in top-tier remediation, atomized sanitization, and duct cleaning services. Driven by a personal journey rooted in his commitment to health and healing, Brandon's dedication stems from witnessing his own family's struggle with unexplained chronic illnesses. With a heartfelt mission to address these widespread health concerns, he has become a beacon of hope for countless individuals in search of answers. In an astonishingly short span of just 1.5 years, Brandon has propelled Mold Solutions from a dynamic start-up to a thriving enterprise, boasting a highly skilled team of 15 dedicated staff members. Brandon's exceptional accomplishments and unwavering commitment have garnered well-deserved recognition. In 2021, he was honored with the prestigious Inc 5000 Award and propelled the company to an impressive #377 ranking on the coveted Inc 5000 list.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mold.solutions

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moldsolutionsusa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mold.solutions/

Episode 161 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Tara's followers had so many questions they wanted answers to we made this a series.

Questions covered in this episode:

• Is there a connection between oral health and thyroid disorders?
• If someone is on both T4 and T3 replacement and still feels hypothyroid, what is being missed?
• How does sex hormone replacement therapy impact thyroid function?
• Can changes in altitude or climate significantly impact thyroid function?
• Can someone react to the fillers and dyes in their thyroid medication?
• And more ...

If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to [email protected] using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Women's Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Tara's continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/