Thyroid Answers Podcast

In episode 171 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss toxins, inflammation, and chronic health disorders with DR. Tom O'Bryan. Topics covered in this episode include: The role of inflammation The significance of wheat intolerance The perfect storm causing chronic inflammatory disease Leaky Gut and GI inflammation How inflammation from leaky gut drives system inflammation and health disorders And so much more...   DR. TOM O’BRYAN is an internationally recognized speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a “Sherlock Holmes” for chronic disease and holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix. https://theinflammationequation.com/

10 Sep 20241h 9min

In this episode, I discuss how to eat to improve your health and fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Topics discussed include:  How big a role does nutrition play in fertility and infertility? Declining sperm counts Importance of a real food based diet The importance of protein on fertility How nutrition impacts ovarian function And more... Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. Email: info@fertilityfriday.com Fertility Friday: fertilityfriday.com Real Food For Fertility: realfoodforfertility.com The Fifth Vital Sign: thefifthvitalsignbook.com Instagram: @FertilityFriday Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

27 Aug 20241h 22min

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 office@rejuvagencenter.com 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/

21 Aug 20241h 38min

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

13 Aug 20241h 47min

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: office@rejuvagencenter.com

6 Aug 202422min

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 www.health-truth.com

23 Juli 20241h 21min

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

9 Juli 202451min

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

25 Juni 20241h 11min