How the Thyroid Affects Overall Health with Dr. Amie Hornaman
Robert Sikes
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Are you aware of how the thyroid gland controls many aspects of your
overall health? Dr. Amie Hornaman "The Thyroid-Fixer", is host to
the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid
Fixerâ„¢, with listeners around the globe. She is the founder of The
Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with
transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction
and support people in returning to full health. After her own
experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper
treatment, Dr. Amie set out to help others who she knew were going
through the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical
roller coaster. (https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/meet-the-team)
She is truly an expert on all things thyroid, so this is an episode
you won't want to miss.
What
we discussed:
How she became a thyroid expert (2:44)
Thyroid levels and how they impact energy and weight loss (3;37)
Thyroid function, hormonal imbalance, and the symptoms of
hypothyroidism (8:56)
Autoimmune conditions and hormone replacement therapy (14:21)
The importance of thyroid hormone testing (19:38)
The various thyroid lab tests and optimal ranges (25:08)
Medication dosages and testing frequency (30:32)
Optimizing thyroid and hormone function in women (35:48)
Hormone replacement therapy and its impact on aging (40:15)
The trouble with conventional doctors (44:45)
Finding the right specialist (49:15)
Nutrient deficiencies and preventative care (54;01)