The Paleo Thyroid Solution book review and podcast has clinical details not found in most thyroid books or doctor's offices. Primal Blueprint Podcaster Elle Russ shares her history of unique thyroid problems and explains thyroid function and treatment options in detail. Hypothyroidism affects 10 times more women than men and can be misdiagnosed as many other disorders. In this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast, Elle and I discuss the ... Keep Reading >
Lab Tests
How To Test Your Thyroid
Anyone with a thyroid issue should know how to test your thyroid properly. Many doctors only check TSH levels and assume your thyroid is fine as long as the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is somewhat in range. There are, however, better thyroid tests than those on a standard thyroid panel. I'll mention below how to order these yourself if your doctor won't run them for you. Sometimes it's hard for physicians to satisfy insurance ... Keep Reading >
Test Adrenal Function At Home
If you suspect you have low cortisol, test adrenal function at home! You might be inspired to (finally) make some changes if your test results are not optimal. The true value of testing adrenal function is to confirm you're exhausting yourself with too much work and worry! And not enough sleep! If testing will help you change this, then test!! Don't self-diagnose and try to treat the adrenals if there really is no issue that ... Keep Reading >
Can a Paleo Diet Help Your Hormones?
Working on your Thyroid, Adrenals or Testosterone? Can a gluten free Paleo Diet help fix your hormones? Hormones control dozens of bodily functions including fat deposits, acne, energy, libido, fertility, sleep and more. They can affect any area of the body, including neurotransmitters and emotions. Do you think you have a hormonal issue? If you suspect you do, first get accurate hormone testing done. No guesswork, ... Keep Reading >
Jimmy Moore’s “Cholesterol Clarity”: Book Review
Let me say right from the start -- this is a great book on a poorly understood topic! If you need clarity on the myths, meds and misunderstandings about this essential nutrient (yes, cholesterol is an essential nutrient), this book is the place to go. Jimmy interviewed 29 health professionals about the lack of knowledge in the medical community on cholesterol, and the push for Statin drugs to lower it. (Statin drugs are the ... Keep Reading >
Jimmy Moore on Cholesterol Clarity: PODCAST
"Cholesterol Clarity" is podcaster Jimmy Moore's latest book and it's a beautifully written and researched guide to Cholesterol truths and myths. AND a guide to truths about Heart Disease, and why Heart Disease and Cholesterol generally are not connected, despite what we've been told. A million times.... In this (highly entertaining) interview, Jimmy and I talk about HDL and its relationship with Triglycerides; the different kinds of ... Keep Reading >
Dr. Jack Kruse on EMF’s: PODCAST
Prepare for a mind-altering experience on electromagnetic fields research! Neurosurgeon and Health Researcher Jack Kruse is like no one else. Our talk on Electromagnetic Fields went far beyond the "simple" stuff you've heard about EMF's, and how we need to take them seriously. Really seriously... I'm always excited about getting to the CAUSE of health concerns! You'll learn a lot too hearing us talk, then following up with ... Keep Reading >
Saliva Testing For Hormones
Saliva testing measures FREE HORMONE amounts. Most blood tests measure BOUND HORMONE amounts. This distinction is not understood by most doctors, so it's helpful to learn this (and perhaps test this) on your own. Hormones measured include Cortisol, three different Estrogens, Testosterone, DHEA, Progesterone and more. A bound hormone is attached to something - perhaps another hormone, or to a toxin such as mercury (common with low ... Keep Reading >
How To Do a Food Challenge (and Why?)
Want to know how and why to do a food challenge correctly? What if I were to tell you this is ONE important thing you could do NOW to improve your longevity, skin, weight, digestion, arthritis, sleep, immune system and energy? Your risk of having gall bladder, heart or colon surgery? Maybe reduce your medical expenses, and generally improve the quality of your life in every way? Wouldn't you want to do that? How about if your ... Keep Reading >
When Is High TSH Normal?
When is high TSH normal? Does a TSH above 4 require medication? Are you really Hypothyroid? As many authors write, including myself..... Don't we want TSH to be between 1 and 2? This 2013 Mercola newsletter article caught my eye with this statement.... "Reduced thyroid levels (TSH levels above 5), for a lean individual following a low-carb diet, may be normal and healthy!" OK then! My ... Keep Reading >
“Stop The Thyroid Madness” Interview: PODCAST
Here I am with Author Janie Bowthorpe of "Stop the Thyroid Madness" interview - she joins me for this lively podcast discussion on thyroid dysfunction - how to recognize it, run correct labs, look for contributing factors such as adrenal and gluten problems, and much more. (Click below to listen or go to iTunes). Her book, blog and Facebook groups offer patient-to-patient problem solving and solutions from around the world. Have YOU been ... Keep Reading >
Do-It-Yourself Thyroid Tests
Your doctor may not be running the correct thyroid tests for you, or may be missing a few. Here's information on finding a do it yourself thyroid test. This article has a list of bloodwork to ask for, in addition to what's below. My Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast guest Janie Bowthorpe of "Stop the Thyroid Madness" will talk about this. To hear the show, subscribe to my iTunes link here, or check my website's Podcast page to ... Keep Reading >