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Thyroid Answers Podcast

Dr Eric Balcavage

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Thyroid Answers podcast is focused on providing answers to the most common question people who have a thyroid problems and thyroid symptoms need and want answers to. The podcast is hosted by Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman. Both are doctors of functional medicine, chiropractors and certified nutrition specialists. Their practices focus on helping people with thyroid conditions improve their symptoms and regain their health using functional medicine.
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In this episode, I discuss how to eat to improve your health and fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Topics discussed include: How big a role does nutrition play in fertility and infertility? Declining sperm counts Importance of a real food based diet The importance of protein on fertility How nutrition impacts ovarian function And more... Lisa H…
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Episode 169 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Questions answered in this episode: What can be done to improve liver health? What is the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and thyroid physiology? How to identify and address inflammation? How to determine if a virus is causing a thyroid problem? And More... If y…
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In this episode I speak with Dr. Brady Wirick on obesity and blood glucose regulation. Topics covered in this episode include: What is driving obesity Why what you eat is important to your weight and health Primary pillars of optimal weight How glucose is used in the body What causes glucose and insulin resistance And so much more... Dr. Brady Wiri…
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In this first installment of Thyroid Answers Shorts I cover the Thyroid Panel. I cover: What I include in a Comprehensive thyroid panel Why various types of doctors have a different definition of a Comprehensive Thyroid panel Why the kind of doctor you see determines what is run and how you are treated Why a functional medicine provider should look…
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In episode 167, I discuss candida infections with Dr. Michael Biamonte. Topics covered in this episode include: What is candida? What allows candida to be overgrown? The challenges caused by candida overgrowth Foods that aggravate candida-related symptoms The connection between thyroid conditions and candida And more... Michael Biamonte is the foun…
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In this episode of The Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss Thyroid lab tests, lab values, and the over-prescription of thyroid medication. Topics covered in this episode include: Optimal vs Lab reference ranges Lab value vs lab interpretation The problem with optimal ranges Seasonal variability and other factors that influence TSH The over-prescript…
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In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss breast implant illness with Dr. Robert Whitfield. Topics covered in this episode: Infections, biofilms and breast implants What is breast implant illness The potential links between breast implant illness and thyroid physiology Why do breast implants potentially trigger illness How would som…
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Episode 164 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Questions answered in this episode: Can long-term dieting or eating disorders impact thyroid physiology? How does intermittent fasting impact thyroid physiology? How does circadian disruption impact thyroid health? How does someone determine the appropriate dose of thyroid me…
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In episode 163 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I discuss Thyroid Transformation with Dr. Heather Stone. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: The challenges with the Allopathic model of thyroid care The challenges with the Integrative medicine model The challenges with the Functional medicine model The significance of rT3 Your practiti…
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Thomas Vande Casteele, co-founder and CEO of Awell Health, joins host Eric Thrailkill to discuss the importance of continuous improvement and rapid iteration in healthcare processes using advanced technology and software. Addressing current shortcomings in healthcare system operations with advanced technology, Awell enables healthcare organizations…
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In episode 162 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I speak with Brandon Faust about mold exposure and remediation. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode include: Why is mold such a big challenge today? Possible link between EMFs and mold toxicity. What symptoms might alert someone to mold overgrowth? What is the best way to test your home for m…
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Episode 161 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Tara's followers had so many questions they wanted answers to we made this a series. Questions covered in this episode: Is there a connection between oral health and thyroid disorders? If someone is on both T4 and T3 replacement and still feels hypothyroid, what is being miss…
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Ronen Lavi, Founder of Navina, joins host Eric Thrailkill to discuss the potential for AI to address the issue of doctor burnout and provider-patient miscommunications by simplifying doctors visits and streamlining healthcare practices. Utilizing AI to leverage EHRs, Navina provides a tool for clinical decision-making, empowering decision-makers in…
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In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I speak with Ashok Gupta on the impact of the mind, the brain, and the limbic system in causing chronic illness and preventing healing. Topics discussed: Root causes of chronic illness. The brain as the root cause of chronic illness. The role of the cell danger response in chronic illness How the limb…
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In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I review two recent scientific papers on thyroid physiology with Dr. Kelly Halderman. We break down the important points that are made in the paper so you understand how you might be able to apply the findings to your clients or your own health. The papers discussed on today's podcast: Yamada S, Horigu…
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Bobby Guelich, CEO and co-founder of Elion, joins host Eric Thrailkill to discuss his career journey from financing to healthcare technology, and the mission of Elion to simplify the vendor research platform for health IT decision makers. Bobby explains the strategy behind Elion’s business model and the various ways that AI can transform healthcare…
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In episode 158 I discuss the MTHFR gene and the connection with thyroid physiology with Ricardo Miranda. Topics covered include: What is MTHFR? Folate vs Folic acid How can someone determine if they have a folate deficiency? How can someone find out if they have an MTHFR polymorphism? How should someone address MTHFR polymorphism? How are thyroid a…
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Eric Hendrickson, Chief Technology Officer of Provisions Group, joined host Eric Thrailkill to discuss the potential for AI to revolutionize healthcare systems when properly implemented. Hendrickson, whose early experience with IT gives him a unique lens, touches on system reframing, management, governmental regulations when emphasizing the importa…
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Raffaelle Breaks, Chief Product Officer at Unite Us, joins host Eric Thrailkill to discuss bridging the gap between social determinants and stakeholders in healthcare issues by building systems on accessibility and user-friendliness. Raff and Eric dive into the Unite Us mission to enable sustainable, community-based approaches to healthcare that ke…
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Episode 157 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner, Tara Quintana. Tara's followers had so many questions they wanted answers to we made this a series. Questions covered in this episode: Is there a link between chronic stress and thyroid disorders, and what can we do to address chronic stress? Can gut health influence immune and thyroid dis…
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In this episode, I discuss intermittent fasting, Metabolic Flexibility, and the Ketogenic Diet with Keto Kamp Founder Ben Azadi. We cover: What is causing glucose/insulin resistance and diabetes? What is driving the chronic cell stress response and causing chronic health issues? Is a low carb or ketogenic diet problematic for people with hypothyroi…
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Chris Severn, founder and CEO of Turquoise Health, joins host Eric Thrailkill to discuss the importance of price disclosure in the healthcare system, and his mission to help eliminate price ambiguity for both providers and consumers. Chris shares how Turquoise can be used to catalyze action towards implementing price transparency laws effectively a…
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Episode 155 is another Q&A session. My co-host for this podcast is Tara Quintana. Tara is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Indiana. If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may answer your burning questions as well. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com with th…
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In this episode I discuss Gut Health with Holistic Nutritionist Josch Dech. We discuss the importance of gut health in relation to health in general, thyroid physiology, and immune disorders. Topics discussed: What is causing chronic GI symptoms and disorders? How does functional GI assessment differ from allopathic GI assessment? The impact of too…
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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 fermente…
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Nigel Green, seasoned sales leader, sought out advisor in the healthcare industry and author of Revenue Harvest, joins host Eric Thrailkill to discuss his own career journey and several key practices that companies can use in Nashville’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape and beyond. We’ll also cover the importance of continuous learning, adaptabil…
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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 clue…
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Paul Rinne, Co-Founder and CEO of GripAble, joined host Eric Thrailkill to discuss the importance of engagement and data tracking to the success of rehabilitation, and the value unlocked in the “gamification” of therapy. They also explore the potential for reimbursement and cost savings for both patient and provider, from hospital to home, and shar…
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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 hypoth…
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