Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you'll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you'll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below.

Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/blogs/podcast/the-root-causes-of-hypothyroidism 

Thyroid experts Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist and Dr. Amie Hornaman cohost this episode and go through the list of potential causes of hypothyroidism. Plus find out what tests you can do to help determine your root cause.

In this episode

• How Dr. Amy Hornaman’s personal struggle with undiagnosed hypothyroidism led her to transform her health and career.
• Why unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and hair loss can persist despite normal lab results and standard T4-only treatments like Synthroid.
• The critical role of T3 and reverse T3 in thyroid health and why they’re often overlooked in traditional medicine.
• The importance of advocating for your health and seeking a proper diagnosis, even if it means consulting multiple doctors.
• How addressing the root causes of hypothyroidism can lead to better thyroid function and potentially reduce medication needs.
• Practical insights into optimizing thyroid health through personalized care, proper medication, and functional medicine approaches.
• Amy’s journey from frustration to finding answers that changed her life and inspired her to help others.
• Tips for navigating hypothyroidism treatment and identifying what might be driving your thyroid issues.
• The significance of testing for T3, reverse T3, and other key markers often missed in standard thyroid panels.
• The benefits of combining medication with root cause resolution to achieve optimal health.
• Tune in to discover how to take control of your thyroid health and feel your best!

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