#19 - Demystifying Thyroid Testing: A Deep Dive into Diagnosis & Treatments w/ Hormones Demystified

The Balanced Bodies Blueprint

Welcome back to another enlightening episode with Hormones Demystified! In this eagerly anticipated Round 2, we delve into one of the most misunderstood aspects of health and weight loss: thyroid and thyroid testing. If you missed our first episode (Episode 11), make sure to catch up for a profound exploration of functional and integrative medicine.

Key Highlights:

1. Symptoms and Workup of Hypothyroidism:
• Briefly explaining hypothyroidism symptoms and when seeking medical advice is crucial. Unpacking the intricacies of thyroid blood testing and understanding the half-lives of T3 and T4 hormones.
2. Reliability of TSH Measurement:
• Discussing the reliability of TSH measurement in diagnosing hypothyroidism.
3. Differences in Testing Approaches:
• Contrasting conventional thyroid testing with alternative medicine clinician approaches.
4. Reverse T3 Testing:
• Exploring the reasons behind ordering a reverse T3 test.
5. Endocrinological Treatment of Hypothyroidism:
• Insights into how Endocrinologists treat hypothyroidism and the recommended medications.
6. Alternative Medicine Approaches:
• Understanding alternative medicine providers' treatments and the use of pig thyroid vs. levothyroxine.
7. BOVINE Thyroid in Products:
• Examining potential effects of products containing bovine thyroid.
8. Usage of Pig Thyroid by Clinicians:
• Discussing why some clinicians prescribe pig thyroid and its potential benefits.
9. T3 Replacement Benefits:
• Exploring the benefits of T3 replacement and its impact on subsequent laboratory tests.
10. Endocrinologists and T3 Replacement:
• Unraveling situations where Endocrinologists might consider T3 replacement.
11. Refuting Alternative Medicine Claims:
• Debunking the claim that escalating doses of T3 are necessary for persistent hypothyroid symptoms.
12. Optimizing Thyroid Health through Lifestyle:
• Advice for patients interested in optimizing thyroid health through diet and lifestyle choices.
13. Impact of Nutrients on Thyroid Function:
• Discussing the role of nutrients like selenium and zinc on thyroid function.
14. Subclinical Thyroid Diagnosis:
• Unpacking subclinical thyroid diagnosis and lifestyle/dietary changes before medication considerations.

Join us in this comprehensive exploration as we demystify the complexities of thyroid testing, offering valuable insights and debunking common misconceptions. Get ready for another informative journey into the world of hormones!

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