Episode #125: Functional Medicine Workup & Protocol for Thyroid Imbalances
My guest this week is Dr. Amie Hornaman also deemed, “The Thyroid-Fixer”.
In this episode, Dr. Amie and I discuss functional medicine workup and protocols for thyroid imbalances. First, we talk about the conglomeration of symptoms those with thyroid imbalances may be experiencing, how the autoimmune switch gets turned on & possible underlying causes of thyroid issues, what role gluten plays in thyroid health, as well as the various thyroid hormones, especially T2. Dr. Amie shares how to get into “optimization land”; starting with the one question all physicians need to be asking and often don’t, what thyroid labs you need to ask your physician for, why we need Iodine and how to supplement (pool swimmers, listen up!), and tips for weight loss, fasting, cold therapy, and more.
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GUEST BIO
Dr. Amie Hornaman, “The Thyroid-Fixer”, is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, 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. Dr. Amie is also the creator of The Fixxr™ Supplement line with revolutionary, proprietary supplements that are changing the lives of many people. Ultimately, she is a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back.
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.
She grabs your hand, gives you answers about your health that no one has told you and gives you the actual tools and personalized treatment to fix you. What makes her program unique is the extra support and accessibility that you can’t find anywhere else. That’s the transformational journey. With a focus on optimizing thyroid and hormone function, and thus optimizing her patients, Dr. Amie looks at you as a unique individual and not JUST a lab value. She examines all factors that tie into thyroid dysfunction and thyroid symptoms and FIXES you to give you your life back.
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EPISODE TAKEAWAYS
[06:50] Let’s talk about thyroid & what symptoms to look out for?…
[09:50] Why are so many people having thyroid issues?..
[12:30] Is gluten bad for the thyroid?..
[17:30] What are the basic thyroid tests people need?..
[30:50] The importance of being in a functional lab value range…
[32:00] What should we be looking for as far as ideal lab ranges?..
[35:28] How to help your thyroid with food, thyroid replacement and supplements…
[52:30] Fasting and thyroid…
[57:10] Dr. Amie’s unique thyroid support supplement line…
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Disclaimer: This podcast and the information presented are for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose or treat disease. Before making any changes to your nutrition or supplementation please check with your physician or health provider.