In this last installment of the Thyroid Beginner Series, Dr. Christianson has put together a comprehensive plan to help you on your thyroid health journey for the next six months!   Dr. C suggests beginning with a review of your medication to ensure that you are taking the right dosage that suits your needs.  Then, he introduces the Thyroid Reset Diet, a strategic approach to optimizing nutrition for thyroid function. No worries, he's got your back! He'll make it super easy for you to...

Are you struggling with persistent symptoms related to thyroid dysfunction? Or are you just curious to learn more about thyroid health? Either way, you're in the right place!   In this episode, Dr. Christianson, the expert in thyroid health, shares his insights on managing thyroid symptoms beyond the conventional approach of simply supplementing with thyroid hormone. He sheds light on the often-overlooked factors contributing to thyroid-related symptoms, which can make a huge difference in...

It can be tough to sort out health information in today's media landscape. It is essential to keep updated with the latest news and research. Come along as Dr. Christianson takes us on a journey to understand thyroid nodules. He got us covered with some great tips and tricks to keep us healthy!   Despite being common, the abnormal tissue growths in the thyroid, a.k.a nodules, carry a risk, particularly of thyroid cancer, which is rapidly increasing among women. In this episode, we will...

In this installment of the Thyroid Beginner Series, Dr. Christianson sheds light on the role of supplements in supporting thyroid function. We all want to care for our health, and seeking assistance from supplements is natural. However, it's important to remember that overconsumption can have serious consequences. Dr. C. warns against excessive use, citing startling statistics of liver damage as an outcome.   Dr. C emphasizes the importance of avoiding iodine-containing supplements and...

Are you curious about how diet can help with thyroid recovery? You're in luck because in this episode of the Thyroid Beginner Series, we dive into the benefits of the Thyroid Reset Diet and its impact on thyroid health.   Dr. Christianson discusses the impact of various diets studied for thyroid disease, such as gluten-free, autoimmune paleo, vegan, and low iodine, and helps you understand their complexities. He also shares his insights on the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich...

In the latest podcast episode of the Thyroid Beginner Series, Dr. Christianson discusses the importance of iodine for your thyroid health. He compares it to the mantra in real estate of "location, location, location," with "iodine, iodine, iodine" being the first three things you need for your thyroid to function correctly.   Dr. C explains how our genes can affect how we process iodine, which is essential for thyroid health. Some people's genes work better in low-iodine environments, while...

This episode of the Thyroid Beginner Series features Dr. Christianson discussing the pros and cons of using thyroid medications to help you make informed decisions about your health.   While thyroid meds are super important for those without a thyroid or with severe hypothyroidism, a lot of people may not benefit and could even face health complications. Dr. C discusses what you must consider when starting, continuing, or stopping thyroid medication. He emphasizes the importance of...

Dr. C is on a mission to help us navigate the confusing world of health information. In particular, he's taking a closer look at hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's- two conditions that can be tough to understand with all the conflicting advice out there.   Hashimoto's was named after a Japanese physician who discovered its autoimmune nature in 1907. Dr. C clarifies that even though Hashimoto's is common, hypothyroidism caused by it is relatively uncommon. He also corrects the misconception that...

Countless health trends and sensationalized headlines can be overwhelming nowadays. Hold on tight; there’s hope just beyond the horizon!  Dr. Christianson shares evidence-based insights in this podcast that can help you improve your health.   As part of the Thyroid Beginner Series, Dr. C. discusses the prevalence of thyroid disease in this episode. Despite affecting a significant portion of the population, many cases go undiagnosed. Moreover, conventional treatments like thyroid medication...

In this episode of Medical Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales, we have the pleasure of chatting with Marta, a behavior change facilitator who shared her journey battling hypothyroidism. The thyroid's primary purpose is to control the body's metabolic rate, which is the speedometer for energy conversion. If it goes haywire, it can affect the entire body system. We're talking about everything from sluggishness to skyrocketing energy levels. This is what exactly happened to Marta; she went through...

Did you know that taking care of your adrenal system through detoxifying your body can help turn your life around? That's right! By understanding healthy habits like eating well, staying active, practicing mindfulness, taking the right supplements, and keeping an eye on your iron levels, you can make a big difference in your battle against thyroid cancer.   Joining us is Patricia Pomareda, a dedicated family nurse practitioner specializing in integrative medicine with a diverse background...

Adrenal stress is real. It can hurt your thyroid and cause major symptoms like: Insomnia Mid-body weight gain Food cravings Fatigue    How do you know what can help it? We now have even more evidence that adrenal symptoms can improve with natural lifestyle therapy. My friend Dr. Wentz created a protocol that was successfully tested for over 900 people. Most saw marked improvement in adrenal symptoms in just a few months.    She has a new book out that explains the...

If you have autoimmunity, there may be easy answers. Dr. Sauer (think sour like lemon) shared many simple solutions that have helped his patients.    If you’ve heard enough long medical words, you’ll enjoy this episode.  Autoimmune diseases are on the rise and not just a result of genetics, but also physical, chemical, and emotional stress that tax the body and lead to various diseases such as Hashimoto's, Celiac, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, brain fog, and others. Women between 35-60...

Aging is inevitable but we’ve come to learn that our choices radically change how we experience it. Health has many facets and sex life is one of them. Most people lose their sexual interest and capacity as they age.   If you are among those who are frustrated by that loss, this episode will be full of welcome news.    In it, I talk with my friend Susan Bratton. She is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. We had a frank conversation...

Did you know your nutritional needs change as the seasons change? They do. If you learn to adjust your diet and lifestyle each season, your hormones will stay in balance so that you can have healthier skin and more energy.    In this interview, you’ll learn about seasonal adaptation and more ways to feel your best and look your best. Dr. Trevor Cates, the spa doctor,  is an expert on natural beauty care. In the new podcast episode, we talked with her about seasonal and circadian cycles and...

Have you ever struggled to lose weight? Maybe not much more than a few pounds came off, maybe none at all, or maybe it came back on too soon.    Today’s interview might be inspiring. I talked to a person who had unsuccessfully tried to lose weight many times. She even found that the Metabolism Reset Diet didn't work at first. Yet she stuck with it and went on to lose over 60 pounds.    One of the biggest things holding us back is our weight. It can give us so many symptoms and it can feel...

It is no secret that effective cancer treatments can be hard on the body. In this episode, my guest and I address the myth that treatment is over after the last round of chemo or radiation. There are evidence-based Integrative medicine approaches that can be used to address symptoms from conventional care and to lower the risk of recurrence.    Joining us is Dr. Amy Rothenberg, both a provider and a cancer survivor, to understand more about this topic.   In this episode, we discuss:   ...

You may know that personal care products often have enough iodine to be a real problem for those with thyroid disease. In fact, back in 2018, the FDA banned iodine from hand sanitizers when there were a lot of problems showing up with health care workers.   So many are asking what product is safe to use. Which ingredients to look out for? Is there a list of safe products? And the difficulty is that because they could change what's in the product, today can be different in the coming weeks...

There are so many questions about thyroid TSH levels today, specifically about its effect on general health. There are a lot of hypotheses on how to treat people with high or low TSH levels. This includes conventional medicine, weight loss, and the naturopathic ways to reverse the issue.    Are we to always base the prognosis on charts? Can we still reverse the disease? These are the questions that are digging into our minds. Let us know why “the results are not always linear”, the...

Stress is a big deal. It leads to everything you and I want to avoid - weight gain, fatigue, depression, chronic disease - all of it.    We can’t avoid everything that causes stress but we can help our bodies become more resilient to it.    That’s why I wanted to share my friend Doni Wilson with you. Dr. Wilson has been the other main naturopath writing about adrenal health over these years. She has a really good new book out with several of the latest insights about stress recovery.   ...

Can the brain repair itself? Can it regenerate after damage? Will there be a full recovery after a brain injury?  I bring in a friend to talk about the latest advances in neuronal repair. In practice since 2001, Dr. Greg Eckel, co-founder of Nature’s Cure clinic in Portland where he shares what he calls "Sarieah's gifts" with the world, has focused on chronic degenerative and neurodegenerative diseases for many years. Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it’s...

The health benefits of protein are pretty clear. It helps the body build and repair tissues, allows metabolism to function well, and it also helps in maintaining proper pH and fluid balance. Animals, like cows, are a good source of protein.  Many argue that if we care for our health and our environment, we should get rid of red meat such as beef but science says otherwise. Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it’s easier more than ever to get confused about your...

Do you know someone who needs surgery? Surgery is the most challenging thing for our body to do and tapping our reserves. It is as challenging as an athlete getting ready for a Marathon. It requires preparation for both body and mind. Knowing that you need surgery can be frightening and intimidating at the same time because you will have many questions in your mind.

Let’s talk about anxiety. At any given point in time, a person has a 30% chance of suffering from it. Some people are aware of it but they struggle to manage it while some others are not aware and it may be managing them, causing a lot of symptoms that they think are coming from other factors or making other conditions feel a lot worse.