Quick Hits: Parasitic Infections and Hypothyroidism with Dr. Todd Watts
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Release Date: 08/20/2024
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Listen to the full episode https://karenmartel.com/parasitic-infections-and-hypothyroidism/
Dr. Todd Watts is a national board certified Chiropractic Physician, a Functional Wellness Practitioner and is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association. Many know him as the “Parasite Guy”, but he also has extensive knowledge in Functional Blood Chemistry, Biochemistry, and in helping those with chronic illness overcome their struggles to restore their health.
In this episode
- Why parasitic infections are now so prevalent in our society
- Herpes virus and the effects on hypothyroidism
- Parasites and our immunity
- The importance of treating parasites and virus at the same time
- The different causes of Hashimotos
- Heavy metals and how parasites can hide them
- The importance of drainage in any healing regime
- Different thyroid labs and how they can indicate parasitic infection
- How to test properly for infections
- The power of Mimosa Pudica
Todd is also the cofounder of Microbe Formulas and CellCore Biosciences and loves to research to formulate products which will change the world. Dr. Watts was the first to bring Mimosa Pudica seed to the general health market in the US. He has an amazing health journey which has led him to be able to help others.
Find Todd at:
Microbe Formulas
Sponsors:
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- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Individualized Weight Loss Programs
- Peptide Therapy for weight loss