In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Paige and discussed one key reason why her thyroid medication wasn’t working. On Wednesday, we spoke with Dr. Sara Ballantyne and discussed vegetables, sleep, and the sun for a healthy microbiota. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare … [Read more...]
One Key Reason Why Your Thyroid Medication Isn’t Working
How Paige, a Firefighter, Got Her Energy Back Paige had always been full of energy, and it was perfect for her firefighter career. Then she noticed more fatigue and lack of sharpness. Luckily, her department happened to be doing a health program that revealed Paige’s hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. But thyroid medication didn’t seem to be helping, and she was already on the paleo diet. What more … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #216
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Morley Robbins and discussed the copper insufficiency hypothesis. On Wednesday, we discussed histamine intolerance & unnecessary thyroid medication. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical … [Read more...]
Histamine Intolerance & Unnecessary Thyroid Medication
Two Challenges for Clinicians and How to Tackle Them Unnecessary thyroid medication can be dangerous for a patient, even generating symptoms. Unfortunately, with overdiagnosis of hypothyroidism on the rise, more and more patients are being prescribed medications they don’t need. Hear a case study from a functional medicine clinician who was able to determine—through an evidence-based … [Read more...]
The Over-Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism
Evidence-Based Functional Medicine Case Studies from Dr. Robert Abbott & Dr. Joe Mather In a study of 291 patients in Greece, researchers found that around 60% were incorrectly diagnosed as hypothyroid. While true hypothyroidism does exist, it’s a diagnosis that clinicians need to take a closer look at. Many clinicians are prescribing thyroid hormone when it’s not necessary, or when a … [Read more...]
Clinical Insights on How to Treat Thyroid Issues Effectively
Enhance Your Functional Medicine Practice with the Future of Functional Medicine Review A case study that appeared in the June 2019 issue of the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter showcases the strong link between the thyroid and the gut. It’s critical that clinicians recognize this link to treat thyroid issues effectively, and review data on the true likelihood of various … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #184
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed how to get off of thyroid medication. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Tyna Moore and discussed simple keys for ending joint pain using regenerative injection therapies. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers … [Read more...]
How to Get Off of Thyroid Medication
When you’re sick and want to feel better, options like taking medication seem rather attractive. One thing to be aware of is the over-prescribing of thyroid medication. Many people do not need to be on thyroid medication for life or even at all. Unfortunately, overdiagnosis is becoming all too common. One study looking at the overuse of Levothyroxine Replacement Therapy found that 60% of those on … [Read more...]