In today’s episode, we discuss myths and misconceptions around thyroid and thyroid testing from a functional medicine perspective.
Dr. Eric Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen Center, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on several health-related topics, including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation, and chronic illness. Dr. Balcavage is also a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, and a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania. He has made it his mission to change how medicine looks at hypothyroidism. In addition, Dr. Balcavage is the co-author of the book, “The Thyroid Debacle.”
Timestamps
03:36 – What is the thyroid
05:11 – Thyroid misconceptions
10:47 – Understanding hypothyroid and low thyroid symptoms
15:46 – The Hashimoto’s disease
20:01 – Triggers and causes of thyroid issues
24:00 – Breaking down thyroid testing
28:26 – Using T3 and reverse T3
36:28 – The effect of iodine on thyroid function
40:17 – The best thyroid medication
45:45 – Dr. Balcavage takeaway
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