The Hormone Shifts Every Woman Must Watch For with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar

Almost every cell in the body has vitamin D receptors, yet many people are deficient in vitamin D. From bone health to immune system modulation and more, vitamin D is an important nutrient in several functions in the body. Today, I’m discussing the importance of vitamin D, research on the role of vitamin D in the body, reasons for vitamin D deficiency, testing methods, and more. I’m also sharing my supplementation regimen and why people with Graves’ disease and Hashimoto's need to pay closer...

21 Sep 202314min

“Having a healthy diet will prevent disease down the road.” - Dr. Melinda Ring Integrative medicine always starts with lifestyle. Even with the highest quality supplements and treatments, such as acupuncture and energy therapy, they’ll do very little if we’re not addressing nutrition and the other foundational pillars of good health. Finding the proper diet for you is critical to feeling better and maintaining optimal long-term health. Today, I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Melinda Ring, a ...

19 Sep 202352min

Research has shown that essential oils can offer numerous therapeutic health benefits. From the anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects of lemongrass to the calming and pro-sleep effects of lavender, there are five main essential oils that have been shown to be helpful for thyroid health. Today, I’m sharing my experience and what research shows about the benefits of lemongrass, myrrh, frankincense, geranium, and lavender, which can benefit those with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditio...

14 Sep 202311min

“I want my exercise to be efficient. I want it to be effective.” - Dr. Emily Kiberd Muscle is essential to help convert thyroid hormones from T4 to T3. Unfortunately, it’s hard to build muscle for many people with thyroid conditions. At the same time, two of the biggest struggles for those dealing with hypothyroidism are chronic fatigue and losing weight. Feeding the muscle tissue with resistance training is often the best bet to tackle these issues since the more muscle we have, the more c...

12 Sep 202355min

Carnitine is a nitrogen-containing compound synthesized in the liver and kidneys and found in certain foods we eat. Although it’s primarily in the muscle, none is manufactured there. Research has shown numerous health benefits of L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine, from managing dementia to mitochondrial and thyroid health. Today, I’m sharing some of these studies and the reasons why you may want to consider supplementing with L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine to support your thyroid. In t...

7 Sep 202316min

Without question, excess thyroid hormones can have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system. From elevated heart rate to atrial fibrillation, there are many cardiovascular symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism, and it’s critical to manage them alongside addressing the underlying causes of the thyroid hormone imbalance. Today, I’m going to share the potential cardiac risks associated with hyperthyroidism and what you can do to support and protect your cardiovascular and thyroid heal...

5 Sep 202318min

We can learn a lot by looking at the levels and the ratio of the main thyroid hormones tested these days, T3 and T4. When both are low, the most common cause is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which occurs when the immune system damages the thyroid gland. However, if T3 is low and T4 is within the normal or optimal range, there are several factors we need to explore. Today, I’m sharing the main causes of low T3 levels in the presence of normal T4 levels. In this episode, you’ll learn about: - Ma...

31 Aug 202310min

We all have stress in our lives, whether physical, chemical, emotional, or microbial, and how we deal with that stress makes a huge difference in how our bodies respond. A lot of what we see with thyroid physiology is an adaptive response to some type of excessive stress response. Getting well is not about how many supplements you take; it’s about finding a balanced approach to diet, nutrition, sleep, respiration, and exercise. We can support thyroid recovery by identifying and reducing the ...

29 Aug 20231h 6min