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023: Understanding Thyroid - Seven Health: Eating Disorder Recovery and Anti Diet Nutritionist

Episode 023: This week’s episode is all about thyroid issues.


Jan 21.2016


Jan 21.2016

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.

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

00:02:10

Want to work together?

00:05:10

What is the thyroid gland

00:06:20

Hypo versus hyper thyroid issues

00:06:55

Thyroid symptoms

00:09:05

The problems with thyroid diagnosis

00:10:00

TSH functions and ideal levels

00:13:10

T4 is a pro-hormone more than anything

00:18:55

The importance of T3

00:23:25

What is reverse T3 and why is it important

00:26:25

Autoimmune issues with the thyroid

00:28:40

Cholesterols link in thyroid issues

00:30:40

Testing iron levels is also useful

00:32:10

Using body temperature to help with diagnosis

00:34:50

The different types of thyroid issues

00:40:50

Taking T4 and T3 medication

00:44:30

Why under eating can create thyroid problems


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2 responses to “023: Understanding Thyroid”

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  2. Alan says:

    Very very good explanations. I’m impressed. Thank you for that.

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