Let's talk about personalized thyroid dysfunction treatment. We're going to explore the various medication options available for those with hypothyroidism, and how customization of treatment can lead to significantly better health outcomes. Whether you have no functioning thyroid tissue or some residual function, we're here to discuss the importance of vigilant medication management tailored to your unique needs.

The default treatment that doctors provide is T4-only therapy, but that might not be sufficient for everyone. Understanding the need for T3 inclusion in your treatment can be a game changer for many. It's essential to have open conversations with your healthcare providers about the best personalized treatment options for you. Don't settle for anything less than feeling your absolute best.

There are plenty of potential benefits of adding T3 to improve patient well-being. It's crucial to recognize the role of compounded medications in providing tailored dosages, and why some patients may fare better with a combination of T4 and T3. Be sure to find a physician who is willing to adjust your treatment plan to achieve optimal wellness.

A single type of therapy is not optimal for everyone. There's a minority of patients that are treated only with T3 therapy. Those people are rare cases, as they are only able to tolerate T3 therapy. T4 does not work for them at all, and it can make them feel terrible, despite being fine on T3.

Coming back to the question of which therapy for thyroid is the best, you'll hear in the episode that the answer is very simple. Of course, figuring it out might take a little trial and error at the beginning. If you have been taking medication that you feel is not useful, and your doctor is not willing to change it, then it's time to change physicians.

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This week we're diving deep into the intricacies of thyroid health. As we navigate the complexities of thyroid function, we'll uncover the thyroid tests that actually matter and give you a clear picture of your thyroid health. Throughout our conversation today, you'll see why testing both T3 and T4 hormones is necessary.

Understanding the balance between bound and free thyroid hormones is key to decoding our body's hormonal harmony. It's a common issue that patients will suffer symptoms due to low free hormone levels, despite normal bound hormone levels. This explains why you might feel dismissed by healthcare professionals when their lab results come back "normal," yet you continue to experience symptoms like chronic fatigue and digestive issues.

Furthermore, thyroid antibodies are often overlooked regarding their role in autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's. Genetic factors, environmental triggers, and gut health contribute to these conditions. An imbalance in the immune system can turn into a relentless assault on thyroid tissue.

Remember that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to personal health. Adopt a proactive stance in managing your thyroid health, with a focus on whole-body treatment strategies that go beyond dietary changes. It's a holistic approach that not only treats the symptoms, but also targets the underlying causes, paving the way for lasting wellness.

It's not just about understanding our bodies, but also about advocating for ourselves in a healthcare system that can sometimes overlook the nuances of conditions like thyroid dysfunction.

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Today we're addressing the complicated path of navigating functional testing for thyroid health. Specifically, we'll be looking at why TSH, which is the most commonly used thyroid test, is not as accurate as you might think. Remember, there is a big difference between your thyroid just functioning, and functioning optimally.

We delve into the intricate pathways of thyroid functions and hormone conversion, a topic that's closely linked to fertility and general well-being. A so-called 'normal' TSH level doesn't necessarily point to a well-functioning thyroid, but aiming for a TSH level between 0.5 and 2 can be beneficial for fertility, for example.

The enzyme DI flips the switch from inactive T4 hormones to active T3 hormones, and an imbalance in this process can cause thyroid dysfunction. This is so important to know because many doctors do not. We also discuss five common scenarios—inflammation, broken hormone receptors, leaky gut, acute illness, and restrictive diets—that can disrupt this T4 to T3 conversion.

Various bodily functions such as metabolism, body temperature, growth, heart rate, digestion, reproductive health, mood, energy levels, muscle function, and skin health can all be affected by your thyroid health. We'll break down the myths surrounding thyroid testing, explaining further why a TSH test may not provide the full picture of your thyroid health.

Finding a doctor who has extensive thyroid knowledge might not be easy, but it can give you much better results on your optimal health quest. This episode will give you enough tools to know more, educate your doctor, ask the right questions to prompt for the right test.

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The thyroid's intricate role in maintaining our body's delicate balance often goes unnoticed. This small gland acts as a silent symphony conductor, an architect of growth and development, a metabolic mastermind, and a guardian of vital functions. Today we'll discuss various thyroid disorders along with their symptoms and causes.

There are various thyroid pathologies including autoimmune thyroiditis, goiter, nodules, thyroiditis, and even cancer. T4 and T3 hormones play a critical role in the thyroid because of the conversion process between them. I'll highlight the need for optimal levels of iodine, iron, selenium, magnesium, and B vitamins for efficient conversion, as well as the importance of checking T4, T3, and reverse T3 levels for proper treatment.

If you're feeling fatigued, experiencing unexplained weight gain, or suffering from other symptoms, you might be dealing with hypothyroidism. These symptoms can often be subtle and easy to misinterpret, but it's crucial to be aware of them. It's best to have the knowledge to challenge the broken healthcare system and make informed choices concerning your health.

This episode is not just about understanding thyroid disorders, it's about managing them. Being aware of the intricacies of thyroid health is crucial in maintaining overall health.

Remember, the thyroid gland, albeit small in size, is colossal in its operational scale. Acknowledging the subtle and overt signs of hypothyroidism not only enhances our overall understanding of this organ, but also emphasizes the importance of detecting and addressing thyroid imbalances.

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With age comes wisdom, experience, and unfortunately, the inevitability of our bodies changing. The quest for maintaining vitality and health as we age has become a topic of paramount importance in the medical field. Today, we're talking about the world of anti-aging, health preservation, and the pivotal role of hormone optimization.

The brain, eyesight, musculoskeletal system, and heart and cardiovascular system are subject to the natural process of aging, so they need care and attention as we mature. The importance of our immune system cannot be overstated as it plays an integral role in our health, inevitably weakening as we age.

An often-overlooked aspect of health is hormone optimization, and there are some common myths about the safety of it. In reality, hormone optimization plays a critical role in recuperating from adrenal fatigue, a condition that transcends age boundaries. It's best to counteract hormone deficiencies before they significantly impact our lives.

Hormone optimization goes beyond hormone replacement. While hormone replacement is a commonly known method of anti-aging, hormone optimization goes a step further, ensuring that our hormone levels are not just replaced, but optimized. This approach can be a game-changer in managing and slowing down the aging process.

It's never too late to prioritize your health. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, there's always a path to better health, vitality, and wellness. It's best to kickstart an anti-aging regimen as early as our 30s, and to seek advanced knowledge to sustain functional capacity.

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Anti-aging has a few definitions, but what is it really? Anti-aging is actually about creating a lifestyle that revolves around maintaining functional capacity and making aging a more enjoyable process. It's about preserving key parts of our body, especially the ones that play a crucial role in supporting a high quality of life for as long as possible.

The first important thing we need to preserve for effective anti-aging is our brain. It doesn't matter how pretty we age on the outside if we lose who we are or our sense of mental clarity. Without a healthy brain, you will need someone to take care of you—which is not ideal for aging.

There is a significant role that preventative care plays when it comes to maintaining optimal eyesight. This includes eye protection, sunglasses, supplements, and regular eye exams. We also need to keep healthy mobility so we can get ourselves wherever we need to be.

Moving and exercising regularly, as well as taking advantage of helpful hormones, can support you in keeping the mobility you have—which is much easier than starting from scratch. Maintaining healthy muscle tone spans beyond mobility. It also includes supporting a strong pelvic floor and promoting back health in an effort to reduce chronic back pain. The good news is that if you want to support healthy muscles, you have options.

Lastly, you need a strong engine to power your body: a healthy heart. This will help with adequate blood flow to your brain, eyes, and muscles, thereby supporting the other systems crucial for anti-aging. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This couldn't be more true than when it comes to our aging process.

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Last time, we talked about autoimmunity, specifically focusing on the role stress plays in immune dysfunction. We also discussed leaky gut and how this condition can impact your immunity. In this second part, we're going to continue the conversation and explore conventional methods for autoimmunity and why you may want to consider addressing it more holistically.

An immune response can be a cellular response; a reaction initiated by foreign antigens. This kind of immune response is non-specific, which means we can't necessarily narrow down where the issue is coming from. Testing your blood and/or measuring your T-cells can provide more information on this type of activation.

There is also another kind of response called a humoral response, which is more easily identifiable through testing as it's mediated by antibody molecules secreted by plasma cells. There are five types of antibodies: IgA, IgM, IgD, IgG, and IgE. The presence of these antibodies can help you figure out the underlying cause of your autoimmune issues.

Conventional medicine approaches autoimmune conditions by focusing on controlling your symptoms first. This is typically done through non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If the inflammation is severe, you may be prescribed prednisone—a steroid with various unfavorable side effects.

It is estimated that one in fifteen people in the US have an autoimmune disease, and 80% of those individuals are women. While drugs are effective in reducing or eliminating clinical signs and symptoms, they do not address the underlying cause. By focusing on the leading causes (a compromised gut barrier and chronic stress), we can allow holistic healing to take place.

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We really need to talk about autoimmunity, as it could be considered one of the scariest epidemics we're facing. When you're diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, it means you have signs and symptoms of a problem caused by antibodies attacking your own cells and tissues.

In some cases, these signs may not be considered clinically significant, and therefore would not lead to a clinical diagnosis. In fact, the presence of these antibodies is higher in our modern world than ever before. Autoimmune disease is a serious problem, and we can think of autoimmunity as a precursor for this problem.

Most autoimmune illnesses attack connective tissue like joints, tissue, skin, and muscles. These illnesses are also more common in women than in men. Common symptoms include pain, fatigue, and digestive issues. While conventional medicine doesn't accept a widespread explanation for autoimmune issues, functional medical doctors agree that autoimmunity starts with a damaged intestinal layer.

In your intestines, there is a unique single-cell barrier. The integrity of this barrier relies on the junctions between the cells. Numerous studies have shown that this layer is seriously damaged by stress. When this lining is damaged, large molecules can gain entry into our bloodstream, which can lead to the many issues we see with autoimmunity.

Women are significantly more likely to experience autoimmune issues, and this is due to higher levels of stress. Not only do women have a lot to manage, but we're also more likely to need more time for emotional processing than men. The answer? Testosterone can help balance mood and ultimately help women cope better with stress. Testosterone replacement therapy may significantly reduce the instance of these issues.

In this episode we're talking about how you can harness nature to revitalize your inner feminine strength which, ultimately, is our natural testosterone. You can holistically increase your testosterone by nourishing and supporting two organs that play a significant role in testosterone production.

Why do some women need to support the production of testosterone? A high, chronic level of stress, a lack of sleep, hormone disruptors, and lifestyle factors can all impact your testosterone levels. That said, there are shifts you can make in each of these areas to naturally boost your testosterone. Your diet influences your hormones too. Foods high in zinc, vitamin D, and healthy fats promote healthy hormone levels, including testosterone.

Engaging in resistance training creates mechanical stress that stimulates the production of testosterone. Compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench press boost testosterone naturally in the short term. Short bursts of intense activity, like those performed during HIIT workouts, can also increase testosterone levels in men and women.

Half of the testosterone produced in your body comes from the adrenal glands. Therefore, having healthy functioning adrenals is crucial for naturally increasing your testosterone. Stress management and staying out of fight-or-flight mode also supports healthy adrenal function. The higher your stress, the lower your sex hormones. This is true for both men and women.

If you want to increase testosterone, you should do your best to avoid hormone disruptors. These come in the form of chemicals found in furniture, cans, plastic containers, and more. Avoiding drugs, alcohol, and certain types of medications (opioids and antidepressants) can also support naturally balanced testosterone levels.

This week we're talking about a magic solution you may not have heard of for turning the shifts of perimenopause in your favor. This solution can effectively help you navigate the ups and downs (fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, etc) of the hormonal storm for many years.

Fatigue is a major complaint among perimenopausal women, and it shouldn't be ignored. You may also notice mood changes at this time—feeling a general lack of motivation and increased anxiety. Your appetite may change, and weight loss can become increasingly difficult if not seemingly impossible. Lastly, it's common for perimenopausal women to notice a significant decrease in their desire for sex.

When all of these symptoms seem to come up at once, it can be very overwhelming. This can also have consequences for your self-esteem and your relationship. The hormone shifts responsible for this are a decline in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. There's also a marked difference in the balance between these hormones.

If you're looking for a fast and easy solution, it can be found in testosterone replacement. There are actually many benefits of testosterone in women, including its usefulness in reducing symptoms associated with perimenopause. It also promotes increased confidence, stamina, and sense of wellbeing.

Testosterone therapy is safe for women, and despite what you may have heard, it does not cause cancer. In any case, it's always best to start with a low dose. It's also important you work with a qualified professional who will monitor your hormones closely while you're on testosterone therapy. It's a great option if you want fast results and to quickly start feeling more like yourself.