The Ultimate Thyroid Episode: Everything Your Doctor Hasn’t Told You with Dr. Amie Hornaman - SUMMER REBOOT - Episode 285

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This is a 2-part podcast all about the thyroid.  Part 1, I interview Dr. Amie.  Part 2 begins around 1 hr 10 mins, where Dr. Amie interviews me.

Important links!
 
 Find & get in touch with Dr. Amie Hornaman here:
 https://betterlifedoctor.com/

Follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast here (Apple link but you can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263

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Grab my Essential Thyroid Guide (this is a simplified guide and not a clinical book):
US:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW4X3WJD
Canada:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW4X3WJD

Thyroid health is crucially important yet often misunderstood and poorly treated in conventional medicine, leaving millions suffering with symptoms while being told they're "normal."
 
 • The thyroid is the "master gland" controlling metabolism, energy, brain function, heart rate, digestion, and emotional well-being
 • Conventional medicine considers TSH up to 4.5 "normal" while functional medicine seeks levels below 2.0 for optimal function
 • Only about 2% of thyroid patients do well on T4-only medications like Synthroid; 98% need combination therapy with T3
 • Thyroidectomy patients especially need T3 supplementation since the thyroid gland is a primary site for T4 to T3 conversion
 • Key nutrients for thyroid health include selenium, magnesium, and iodine (which helps protect against environmental toxins)
 • Thyroid health closely connects with hormonal balance, particularly estrogen during perimenopause and menopause
 • T2, an often-overlooked thyroid hormone, can benefit metabolism and fat burning without suppressing natural thyroid function
 • Personalized treatment must address medication, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle factors, and mindset
 • "Progress is not linear" - even optimized patients need adjustments as their bodies change
 • Daily practices like time in nature, journaling, and energetic clearing can support thyroid healing alongside medical treatment

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