023: Understanding Thyroid

Episode 023: This week’s episode is all about thyroid issues. It’s a problem that many people suffer with, that often goes undiagnosed and can lead to a long list of symptoms. Many of the people who seek out my help from me do so because of thyroid or suspected thyroid issues. In this episode I look at […]

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Episode 023: This week’s episode is all about thyroid issues. It’s a problem that many people suffer with, that often goes undiagnosed and can lead to a long list of symptoms. Many of the people who seek out my help from me do so because of thyroid or suspected thyroid issues. In this episode I look at different hormones linked to the thyroid and what ranges they should be in, the various forms of thyroid issues and some suggestions of things you can do to help.

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Here’s what I talk about in this podcast episode:

2:10 Want to work together?

5:10 What is the thyroid gland

6:20 Hypo versus hyper thyroid issues

6:55 Thyroid symptoms

9:05 The problems with thyroid diagnosis

10:00 TSH functions and ideal levels

13:10 T4 is a pro-hormone more than anything

18:55 The importance of T3

23:25 What is reverse T3 and why is it important

26:25 Autoimmune issues with the thyroid

28:40 Cholesterols link in thyroid issues

30:40 Testing iron levels is also useful

32:10 Using body temperature to help with diagnosis

34:50 The different types of thyroid issues

40:50 Taking T4 and T3 medication

44:30 Why under eating can create thyroid problems

Links for things I talk about in the show:

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Mark Starr Hypothyroidism Type 2 

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