Episode 145 Healing Hydration with Dr Kelly Halderman

In this episode, I discuss probiotics with Natasha Trenev. We discuss the history of probiotics from early yogurt cultures to where probiotics are today. Some of the additional points discussed include:

• Early royal yogurt vs today's yogurt
• The importance of starter cultures (bacteria) in making beneficial probiotic cultures
• The benefits of fermented foods
• Why specific types of probiotic bacteria are important for health
• The problems with many of today's probiotic supplements
• How to identify a quality probiotic
• And more ...

UCLA graduate Natasha Trenev and Yordan Trenev founded Natren Inc. in 1982 with the goal of developing the first revolutionary method of producing an effective and scientifically validated single strain bacteria product. She is also the Founder and Chairwoman of The Global Institute of Probiotics, dedicated to the technological advancement of probiotic usage.

For more than 40 years, Ms. Trenev has been leading the scientific community in the acquisition of knowledge about probiotics. She authored the Probiotic Standards adopted by the National Nutritional Foods Association (now National Product Association), which were later read into the Congressional Record. A member of the American society of Microbiology, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of Food Technologists, Anaerobe Society of the Americas and American Dairy Science Association, Ms. Trenev is recognized as an educator, research scientist, author and television and radio personality as well as an authority on probiotics.

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I have a discussion with Functional Nutritionist Michelle Brown, about trauma as a driver of cell stress, cellular hypothyroidism, thyroiditis and other immune disorders.

In this episode we cover:

• What is trauma?
• Is trauma real or perceived?
• How could trauma change thyroid physiology?
• What are the clues that someone is stuck in trauma physiology?
• How does someone get out of trauma physiology?
• And so much more ...

Michelle Brown is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner and clinical herbalist and also holds a certificate as a Mastery Level Biology of Trauma Advanced Provider. She works with clients from around the world to address anxiety, depression, fatigue and other chronic health issues from a root-cause, trauma-informed perspective. This approach addresses nervous system dysregulation and emphasizes the mind-body connection that allows true healing to happen. You can connect with Michelle at www.botanacea.com.

https://botanacea.lpages.co/mood-fix-assessment/

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I bring back my friend and co-author of The Thyroid Debacle, Dr. Kelly Halderman to answer your questions.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Can T3 medication cause weight gain?
• Can a person treat their hypothyroidism on their own?
• Can you get off thyroid medication?
• Are there foods that cause hypothyroidism?
• Do they need to be removed forever?
• Are food sensitivity panels valid?
• And so much more ...

Check out this episode. If you have questions that you would like covered on a future episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com.

In this episode, I discuss the healing power of enzymes with Dr. Ellen Cutler.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are enzymes?
• What do enzymes do?
• The types of digestive enzymes.
• Symptoms of reduced digestive enzymes.
• What causes digestive enzyme deficiencies?
• The link between digestive deficiencies and food sensitivities, immune disorders, and thyroid disorders.
• Strategies for improving digestion, thyroid physiology, and health.
• More ...

Dr. Ellen Cutler is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization of food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions that have perplexed the conventional medical establishment. This is all addressed in her revolutionary healing technique ECM (Ellen Cutler Method) available at the website DrEllenCutler.com. Welcome to the program, Dr. Ellen Cutler. Tell us, what are enzymes and why are they so important to health and well-being?

In this episode, I discuss blood pressure with Dr. Ellie Campbell. Hypertension and hypotension are both major issues for those with a thyroid disorder.

We cover:

• How big of a problem hypertension has become.
• What do the blood pressure numbers indicate?
• How should blood pressure be checked?
• The best way to measure your blood pressure at home.
• The biggest causes of hypertension.
• The link between thyroid physiology and blood pressure.
• The Blue Print for improving blood pressure and health.
• More...

In this episode, I talk with functional nutrition counselor Anke Johnson. We discuss what it takes to restore your health.

Topics covered include:

• Menopause is it the cause of many women's chronic symptoms or just an excuse?
• Do bioidentical hormones restore health or are they just a trendy way to manage symptoms?
• Frameworks; a clinician tool for identifying root cause issues.
• Why many people gain excess body fat. 
• Why the cellular terrain is so important to restoring health
• Three strategies anyone can do to start restoring their health
• And more...

Anke helps people look for the root cause of their wellness issues that leave them frustrated, angry, fearful, and limited. With digestive, hormone, thyroid, energy, and pain issues being at the forefront, these are but a few things that people share that they are frustrated with. This often presents as lower energy, migraines, stress, menopause belly/issues, weight gain, constipation, diarrhea, pain patterns, and sleep issues (this is a short list!). Using no band-aids or quick fixes, just long-term root cause resolution that helps the client get to the source and to a state of wellness that leaves them with more choices, joy, and tools to stay well and enjoy the freedom from feeling unwell.

https://www.forwardandupwellness.com/

In this episode, I discuss the power of peptides with Dr. Mark Holthouse.

We cover:

• The different approaches to addressing thyroid physiology
• Thyroid physiology, mitochondria, and cellular redox
• The drivers of excessive stress and chronic illness
• Why we need to be cautious with medication and supplement support
• Hypothyroidism; adaption or dysfunction
• What are peptides, and what do they do
• The benefit of supplemental peptides
• And more...

With over 34 years of practice experience, Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD is a globally recognized expert, mentor, and professional educator in both Men's and Women's Hormone Optimization. This includes Bioidentical Hormone Replacement with injectables, topicals, and Pelleting. Expert also with other hormones: thyroid, adrenal gland, insulin imbalances. Beyond hormone expertise, Dr. Holthouse is certified in Peptide therapy and has been on the teaching faculty at Loma Linda University School of Medicine for over 10 years, teaching preventive cardiology. Reversing/preventing heart disease, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, optimizing body composition, and expert in sustained weight loss. Additionally, Dr. Holthouse is highly experienced in managing environmental medicine with toxins, autoimmune, gut health, and general Functional Medicine.

https://www.renew-institute.com/

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Eric Osansky. He is a Chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who focuses on natural approaches to addressing hyperthyroidism.

In this episode, we cover:

• The drivers of hyperthyroidism
• The mechanisms of hyperthyroidism
• Common signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism
• The most significant concerns regarding hyperthyroidism
• Natural strategies for addressing hyperthyroidism
• And more...

Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, and has been helping people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions since 2009. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease" and "Hashimoto's Triggers" and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease and, after taking a natural treatment approach, has been in remission since 2009. After seeing how well natural treatment methods helped with his condition, he began using these natural thyroid treatment protocols to help others with different types of thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. 

https://savemythyroid.com/podcast-2/

In episode 145, I discuss water with water expert, Dr. Kelly Halderman. We go deep into the healing properties of water. Regardless of what health challenges you might have, this podcast is essential to your healing and health.

In this episode, we cover:

• Is all water the same?
• What is structured water, and why is it important?
• Hydrogenated water vs anti-oxidants.
• The best form of water.
• How much water do you need.
• How you determine if you are properly hydrated.
• And more...

Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing a family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. She is an international educator in the area of integrative and precision health. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. A former physician turned executive-level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo’s Chief Health Officer, a health-conscious company that harnesses the power of diamond electrolysis to augment the most precious molecule on the planet, water.