Episode#11: Understanding and Advocating for Your Thyroid Health with Dr. Kate Masterson

Summary

Dr. Kate shares her personal experience with thyroid issues and how she discovered the root causes of her condition. She explains the symptoms of thyroid issues, including weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, and more. The importance of a full thyroid panel is emphasized, including tests for TSH, free and total T3, and antibodies. Optimal ranges for these tests are discussed. Treatment options for hypo and hyperthyroidism are explored, including medication and lifestyle strategies. Dr. Kate provides diet and lifestyle recommendations for optimizing thyroid function. The causes of thyroid issues, including physical, emotional, and chemical stressors, are explained. The conversation concludes with a reminder to advocate for your health and seek personalized solutions for thyroid issues.

 

Takeaways

• Thyroid issues can cause a range of symptoms, including weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, and more.
• A full thyroid panel, including tests for TSH, free and total T3, and antibodies, is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Treatment options for thyroid conditions include medication, diet, lifestyle changes, and addressing underlying stressors.
• Diet and lifestyle strategies for thyroid health include avoiding inflammatory foods, prioritizing whole foods, and optimizing mineral intake.
• Thyroid issues can be caused by physical, emotional, and chemical stressors, and it is important to address these root causes for long-term health.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience with Thyroid Issues

03:10 Symptoms of Thyroid Issues

06:35 Importance of Full Thyroid Panel

09:29 Free T3 vs Total T3

10:48 Recommended Lab Tests for Thyroid

11:17 Optimal Ranges for TSH and Free T3

13:58 Treatment Options for Hypo and Hyperthyroidism

20:46 Understanding Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease

22:20 Medication and Thyroid Conditions

27:48 Causes of Thyroid Issues

32:04 Takeaways and Conclusion

 

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