Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Dr. Marc Ryan: Rational Wellness Podcast 426

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Dr. Marc Ryan discusses Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Podcast Highlights

 

In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz hosts Dr. Mark Ryan, a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and functional medicine practitioner, to discuss Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, the most common autoimmune condition in the US. Dr. Ryan shares his personal journey with Hashimoto's and his path towards specializing in its treatment. They delve into the causes, symptoms, and the complexities of managing this condition, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach. They also discuss the nuances of various thyroid medications, the impact of diet, and the role of supplements. The episode provides insights into functional and traditional Chinese medicine approaches to treating Hashimoto’s, stressing the need for comprehensive testing and individualized care.

 

 

00:30 Meet Dr. Mark Ryan: Expert on Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

00:59 Understanding Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

02:52 Dr. Ryan's Personal Journey with Hashimoto's

05:45 Common Symptoms of Hashimoto's

07:11 Conventional vs. Functional Medicine Approaches

07:46 The Role of Thyroid Hormones

12:59 Autoimmunity and the Immune System

16:33 Comprehensive Testing for Hashimoto's

20:13 Addressing Adrenal Dysfunction

21:28 Managing Blood Sugar Levels

24:14 Product Break: Apollo Wearable

25:45 Hypothyroidism and Its Effects on the Body

25:56 Understanding Hypothyroidism and Kidney Function

28:23 The Impact of Testosterone on Kidney Health

30:16 Thyroid Hormone and Heart Disease Risk

31:41 Nutritional Supplementation for Hashimoto's

31:47 The Controversy of Iodine in Thyroid Health

37:30 Balancing Thyroid Medication

38:52 Dietary Recommendations for Hashimoto's Patients

43:51 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

 

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Dr. Marc Ryan is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and functional medicine practitioner.  He's written two books about Hashimoto's thyroiditis, how to Heal Hashimoto's and The Hashimoto's Healing Diet. He teaches at YoSan Acupuncture College, and his practice is devoted to treating patients with Hashimoto's.  His website is HashimotosHealing.com

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.