Feb 15 2024 7 mins 5
Countless health trends and sensationalized headlines can be overwhelming nowadays. Hold on tight; there’s hope just beyond the horizon! Dr. Christianson shares evidence-based insights in this podcast that can help you improve your health.
As part of the Thyroid Beginner Series, Dr. C. discusses the prevalence of thyroid disease in this episode. Despite affecting a significant portion of the population, many cases go undiagnosed. Moreover, conventional treatments like thyroid medication not only offer little benefit but also pose serious health risks, including increased cancer rates.
Dr. C. guarantees to provide a complete action plan to help listeners achieve better health and feel more empowered on their journey. Knowing that simple lifestyle changes can significantly improve one's health is genuinely encouraging. With the proper knowledge and approach, it's not just about managing symptoms; it's about regaining vitality and feeling better than ever before. Join Dr. Christianson as he simplifies thyroid health and guides you toward a healthier future.
Key Takeaways:
(00:02) Introduction
(00:34) Overview of Thyroid Beginner Series
(00:49) Statistics on types of thyroid diseases (overt hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer).
(01:09) Increasing cases of thyroid cancer
(01:17) Prevalence of undiagnosed thyroid disease
(01:24) Widespread prescription medication for thyroid disease
(1:48) The dilemma of putting most people on medication and them not benefitting from it
(2:03) Substantial health risks associated with thyroid medications
(2:34) Misunderstanding the thyroid disease treatment and the harm it brings
(03:02) Symptoms associated with thyroid disease
(03:43) Weighing in thyroid disease medication, iodine, diet, supplements, nodules, and comorbidities
(4:24) On creating an action plan to promote and improve thyroid health
(04:43) Misdirection in conventional care and natural care
(05:05) Other effective options and reversing the disease with basic steps like diet change and appropriate use of nutraceuticals
(05:25) Potential for feeling better with better management
(05:38) Importance of health awareness at some point in life and acknowledging health challenges
(06:40) Preview of the following episodes: key steps in getting better, diagnoses (if it's hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, or both)
(07:00) Outro and details on where to contact Dr. Alan Christianson
“…I'm going to walk you through the key steps [of navigating thyroid health] with good detail, and really walk you through how you can get better.”
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