Join us for our Histamine and Hormones Training on September 28th!

Why do some women feel amazing during certain phases of their cycle while others feel absolutely wrecked?



In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, RD, a functional dietitian who works with clients navigating Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine issues. She also lives with MCAS herself, bringing both professional insight and personal experience to the table.

Why do histamine flares hit hardest right when hormones shift? Tune in as we break down the menstrual cycle, step by step, and look at how mast cells and histamines interact with rising and falling hormones. The patterns aren’t always what you’d expect, and tracking them can change everything about how you handle symptoms.

You’ll Learn:

• The role of mast cells in the immune system and why histamine release can trigger so many symptoms
• The link between rising estrogen and increased histamine release
• Why people with histamine issues can have paradoxical hormone symptoms
• How long histamines actually stay in your system, and ways to avoid long-term suffering
• What happens when conditions like POTS and hypermobility overlap with histamine issues during the cycle
• Practical strategies for tracking cycle patterns to spot histamine-driven flares
• The debate around antihistamines, pregnancy, and de-stigmatizing medication for symptom relief
• Why lowering histamines must come before deeper root-cause work like gut or mineral protocols
• The connection between histamines, mast cells, and endometriosis

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[10:17] How estrogen and histamine interact to trigger symptoms during the menstrual cycle

[13:53] How progesterone and luteal phase shifts trigger unexpected symptoms in histamine, POTS, and hypermobility clients

[21:47] Tracking cycles and temperatures to spot patterns and histamine flares

[25:53] Using antihistamines and other strategies to manage flares and reduce stigma around medication

[48:09] Understanding the immune system’s role in endometriosis and its connection to histamine and progesterone

Listen to Other Hormone Healing Episodes with Michelle:

MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 1 | Listen Here

MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 2 | Listen Here

The Root Cause of Reflux | Listen Here

Resources Mentioned:

Ovia Cycle-tracking App | Website

Natural Cycles Fertility Awareness App | Website

Oura Ring | Website

Tempdrop Wearable Sensor | Website

Read Your Body App | Website

Podcast with Nina Boyce on Fertility Awareness Method | Podcast

Find more from Michelle:

Michelle Shapiro RD | Instagram

Michelle Shapiro RD | Website

Michelle Shapiro Nutrition | YouTube

Find more from Amanda:

Hormone Healing RD | Instagram

Hormone Healing RD | Website

Hormone Healing RD | Facebook

Hormone Healing RD | YouTube

Hormone Healing RD | TikTok

In this episode, we dive into part two of the baby reflux series with Emily Swann, a nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Emily shares her personal journey as a mom navigating silent reflux with her daughter and how it inspired her to integrate holistic practices like bodywork and nutrition into her approach to infant health. We discuss practical tips for addressing posture, movement, and environment to support babies with reflux and empower parents to take a proactive role in their baby’s healing. This episode is a great listen whether you’re dealing with reflux, colic, or just want to learn how to support your baby’s well-being naturally!

Emily Swann is a wife, mother, nurse and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. What started out as a career as a NICU nurse quickly turned into a love for holistic wellness outside the hospital system and her passion is helping women and babies breastfeed through holistic lactation work. Emily incorporates bodywork and nutrition as key pillars for infant health and looks at the dyad of mother and baby as one rather than two separate parts.

We talk about:

• Emily's personal experience with reflux with her daughter, and what she believes to have been the root of the reflux
• Explanation of dynamic infant movement
• How oral restrictions can impact reflux
• Emily's tips for moms to do bodywork on their own babies/children
• Outsourcing motherhood with informed decision making

Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2 

Connect with Emily:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloveofbreastfeeding 

Links/Resources:

• Get Emily's Dynamic Infant Movement course: https://www.theloveofbreastfeeding.com/offers/RLjhVyEL?coupon_code=AMANDAM
• FAQ’s on Emily’s website: https://www.theloveofbreastfeeding.com/faq 
• Get Emily’s free body work video: https://www.theloveofbreastfeeding.com/freebie-1-landing-page

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I’m answering a common question I get from this community and that is how can we prepare our bodies for perimenopause and beyond. I’ll be breaking down how to figure out when your transition may start and what areas you want to consider focusing on. 

As always, I’m a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian. Please discuss any changes you may want to make to your health with your medical provider. 

This episode covers:

• How to time your perimenopausal transition and health challenges that may occur
• Role of hormonal imbalances and its impact on health in midlife
• The importance of supporting the thyroid during perimenopause
• Tips for supporting your circadian rhythm and receiving light exposure to support your health
• Nutrition changes that occur during perimenopause and what you should focus on
• Using hot and cold therapy for managing symptoms
• Lifestyle adjustment recommendations for preparing for perimenopause

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Resources/Links:

• Circadian rhythm podcast with Carrie Bennett: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e22-light-your-circadian-rhythm-your-hormones-with-carrie-bennett/ 
• Strength Training podcast with Adina Rubin: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s2-e16-strength-training-for-happy-hormones-with-adina-rubin/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Are You Menstrual?
We are continuing our minerals series and expanding on one particular part of the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)--metabolic type. Our metabolic type gives us insight into nervous system balance and the stage of stress our bodies are in. This is helpful information to know on a healing journey to better understand what nutrients you need more of and what stress management activities may be best for you.
In this episode, we discuss where metabolic typing came from, the difference between a fast and slow metabolic type, and what the different subtypes are.

Links:

• Master Your Minerals Course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
• Adrenal Cocktail: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes
• Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
• Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
• Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Are You Menstrual?
When it comes to nutrition for hormone health we absolutely need to focus on eating enough and balancing our meals, but one often overlooked area of nutrition is mineral content. In this episode, we are going to give you a crash course in minerals and explain the benefits of hair testing and how it differs from blood work and hormone testing.

Our minerals are like spark plugs--they kick off essential reactions in the body and get things moving. One example of this is an essential mineral that we will talk more about--copper. The body uses copper and oxygen to make ATP, which is our main energy source. The cells in our body require minerals to make energy and hormones, which is why we focus so much on them in our practice. We hope you enjoy nerding out with us!

Links:

• Blog - Mineral Testing vs. Hormone Testing: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/mineral-versus-hormone-testing
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
• Blog - Adrenal Cocktail: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes
• Blog - Blood Sugar Dysregulation & Minerals: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/blood-sugar-and-minerals
• Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
• Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
• Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we dive a little deeper into the nuances of good nutrition—and more specifically, the most common nutrition myths being perpetuated by the wellness industry. It seems as though there is an increasing number of foods being demonized by health coaches and doctors alike as of late, which makes us wonder what the heck we are supposed to be eating. Well, what we have to say about a few of those “problematic” foods might just surprise and excite you.

Five Foods Covered:

• Red Meat
• Dairy
• Coffee
• Sugar
• Gluten

Links:

• Blogs:
  • Saturated Fat:https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/saturated-fat-friend-or-foe
  • Is Dairy Bad For Hormones?: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/dairy-and-your-hormones
  • Why Can’t I Tolerate Dairy?: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/why-cant-i-tolerate-dairy
  • Is Coffee Bad For Your Hormones?: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/Hormone-Friendly-Coffee
• Savorista Coffee (coupon code AMANDA): https://savorista.com/
• Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein (coupon code HORMONEHEALINGRD10): http://bit.ly/3d1wHYz
• Great Lakes Collagen: http://amzn.to/2x3Kta9
• Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
• Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
• Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Are You Menstrual?
In this episode, we expand on metabolism and dive into the specifics of what your metabolism needs to properly function and support every other system in the body. But before we dive in, we have a challenge for you. We’re going to ask you to let go of everything you’ve learned in the past about how to eat—including how much you should eat, what foods you should (or should not) eat, and when you should eat. Throw out all of your rules on nutrition and listen to this episode (and remaining episodes) with a fresh perspective on nutrition and lifestyle.
It’s time to rewire your brain and rethink what it looks like to nourish your body.  Because, chances are, it’s not what you think.

Links:

• TDEE Calculator: http://tdeecalculator.net/
• Follow Our Blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/How-Often-Should-I-Eat
• Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
• Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
• Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Are You Menstrual?
The first step we take with the women we work with to improve their hormones and overall health is unlearning. So many of us have been dieting from a young age and constantly hopping from one restrictive diet to the next. Leaving our bodies in a constant state of stress and depleting essential minerals that allow us to thrive. This leads to a slowing down of our metabolism. Most people hear the word metabolism and think of weight loss, but it’s actually so much more than that.

Our metabolism is the basic process our body goes through to convert food to energy. If this process slows down that means we have less energy, which means more hormone problems. In this episode, we walk you through the basics of our metabolism, how stress and dieting impact it, and signs that your metabolism needs support.

Links:

• Learn how to start monitoring your metabolism with our Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide
• Sign up for our weekly Feminine Periodical newsletter: http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw
• Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

We are back with part two with Michelle Shapiro! After our initial discussion in the last episode about how these conditions relate to one another, today we are diving into conventional treatments and functional approaches for MCAS, POTS, and hypermobility. Michelle and I discuss why jumping straight to restrictive diets might not be the best long-term solution, why stabilizing mast cells should come first, and why specialized care is crucial.

This episode covers:

• What is missing from conventional treatments for MCAS
• Why stabilizing mast cells and mediators needs to happen before addressing root causes
• The importance of personalized approaches for highly sensitive and hypermobility individuals
• Holistic management for POTS including sodium intake, compression socks, and potassium-rich foods
• Utilizing the Highly Sensitive Body Hub for MCAS and related symptoms

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

• Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body:  https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T 
• Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T 
• Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/
• Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks 
• The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)
• The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/ 
• Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/ 
• Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-report

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ 

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ 

Listen to Quiet The Diet: https://www.quietthediet.com/ 

Apply to work with Michelle and her team: https://michelleshapirord.com/private-practice 

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Today, Michelle Shapiro joins me again for another episode! Michelle is an integrative and functional registered dietitian who has helped over 1,000 clients reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and immune issues, and approach their weight in a loving way. Together, we discuss the complex world of long Covid, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and histamine issues and Michelle shares her personal journey and insights on how chronic stress, gut health, and hypermobility intersect with these conditions. This episode not only provides practical strategies for managing these conditions but also emphasizes the importance of understanding your body's unique needs. Michelle and I address how excessive mast cell activation can affect day-to-day life and pregnancy, offering a hopeful perspective on achieving full recovery through both conventional and non-conventional treatments.

This episode covers:

• Understanding your unique body requirements and creating a specific system for introducing necessary nutrients
• The critical role a hopeful and proactive mindset plays in managing and overcoming health challenges
• Complexities of treating conditions like MCAS and POTS
• Relation of hypermobility, nervous system, and connective tissue issues with MCAS and POTS
• Importance to see the interconnectedness of symptoms
• Function of mast cells and how COVID-19 can trigger MCAS

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

• Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body:  https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T 
• Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T 
• Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/
• Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks 
• The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)
• The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/ 
• Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/ 
• Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-report

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ 

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ 

Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I’m going through some of the most helpful areas to focus on for an enjoyable postpartum season with your new baby. Before I dig in, I want to acknowledge that there are many times when things happen that make our postpartum experience less enjoyable that are completely out of our control. I also think we can recover and heal from a stressful postpartum experience. Both us and our babies. 

I share:

• The difference in my postpartum experiences with each of my daughters
• Tips for building sustainable postpartum habits
• How to prioritize self-care & postpartum support
• Focus on nervous system health practices to help regulate emotions and build resilience
• The importance to simplify, adjust expectations, and let go of perfectionism during the postpartum season

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Links/Resources:

• Prenatal blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/prenatal-nutrition/ 
• Adrenal cocktail: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes/ 
• Irene Lyon nervous system episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e9-nervous-system-101/ 
• Pregnancy adrenal cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuFOjfLWOT/?img_index=1 
• Circadian rhythm episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e22-light-your-circadian-rhythm-your-hormones-with-carrie-bennett/ 
• Breastfeeding accounts:
  • https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/
  • https://www.instagram.com/theloveofbreastfeeding

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I am sharing my second daughter, Amaia’s birth story. I will also be answering questions this community submitted on IG! This is my birth experience and I will say, I had a beautiful birth at home, it could not have gone better. My first birth was very painful, I thought about giving up multiple times, and had a lot of fear in the beginning. I held a lot of resentment for a while about the pain I went through but I’ve come to change my tune and be grateful for that birth. Katelyn from Happy Homebirth Podcast once told me you have the birth you need. Making the transition from maiden to mother the first time is a lot, at least it was for me. The painful birth prepared me and gave me a little taste for what was ahead. I love being a mom and my entire life revolves around my girls, but it doesn’t mean it’s not hard. It has changed me in ways I couldn’t imagine. If your birth was challenging, I hope it changed you for the better too. 

I share:

• How and when my contractions started
• Tools I used for pain management during labor
• Not tensing my uterus or pelvic floor during contractions to make progress
• How my husband supported me the most
• Comparing the births of both daughters
• What I did and used after birth for recovery and healing

Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/

Links/Resources: 

• Sitz bath: https://www.momandme.com/products/organic-herbal-sitz-bath?variant=39366246400094&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLMvJjGSB7dm5FYhRfGWAeW1CIjECKvKNn7u84ueQIRPBbRkkYp9LBoaAhWgEALw_wcB 
• Bao Bei Body (Use code mamastefit for 25% off): https://www.baobeibody.com/products/bloomers-maternity-postpartum-undie-black  
• Herbs from milk moon herbs: https://www.themilkmoon.com/shop/milk-moon-collection  
• Silverettes: https://silveretteusa.com/  

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I am sharing my career's journey from traditional dietetics to specializing in women's health, as well as how my own health challenges sparked a passion for holistic approaches. I discuss how I am choosing to balance life as an entrepreneur, mother, and my social media presence, along with my favorite lab tests and my favorite resources for continuous learning.

What we cover:

• Where my career education started in traditional nutrition and dietetics
• Additional functional trainings I did to grow my knowledge about women's health
• My introduction to HTMA testing due to my own symptoms after stopping the pill
• How I started my business and finding my balance in entrepreneurship as a mom of 2
• The importance of continuing education and books for professional growth and success
• How I am choosing to focus on serving, not comparing, on social media

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

• Instant HTMA Professional Course For Practitioners: https://testdontguess.org/htmacourse (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD for $100 off)

List of books:

Mineral books

• Trace Elements and Other Essential Nutrients by Dr. David L. Watts
• The Strands of Health by Rick Malter
• The Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn Dean
• Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: How a Little-Known Vitamin Could Save Your Life by Kate Rhéaume-Bleue BSc ND
• The Magnesium Factor by Mildred Seelig 
• Iodine- Why You Need It by David Brownstein 
• The Mineral Fix by James DiNicolantonio and Siim Land
• The Copper Revolution by Jason Hommel
• The Salt Fix by James DiNicolantonio

Hormone books

• Once A Month by Katharina Dalton
• The Premenstrual Syndrome and Progesterone Therapy by Katharina Dalton
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
• Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden

Stress/Nervous System books

• When The Body Says No by Gabor Mate
• The Stress Of Life by Hans Selye
• The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory

Thyroid books

• Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by Dr. David Brownstein
• Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Barnes and Galton

Fertility books

• Real Food For Fertility 
• Real Food For Pregnancy
• The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook by Dr. Christina Burns
• Awakening Fertility by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa Belger

General books

• Nutrition & Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price
• Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan
• Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy textbook (RDs can get CEUs from this one!)
• How To Heal Your Metabolism by Kate Deering

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I am going to break down our 1:1 healing framework and dig into what we think are the most important areas to focus on when healing and what we specifically do with our 1:1 clients. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. I am a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian, so please make sure you discuss any changes with your provider. 

What we cover:

• The seven pillars of our healing framework, with an emphasis on meeting clients where they are
• The importance of personalized, root-cause-focused interventions
• Overview of our one-on-one coaching process
• Specific cases of client successes, including thyroid issues, skin problems, and fertility struggles

Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie/

Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Learn more about working 1:1 with our team: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/

Apply to work 1:1 with our team: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/application/ 

More resources: 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I am joined by Carrie Bennett, to teach you about light, circadian rhythm, and how these impact your hormones. As a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia. After her first child was born, she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog. Armed with a BS in Biology, an MS in Nutrition, and certifications as a personal trainer, massage therapist, and breathing coach, she still couldn't find the root of her issues. That's when she found quantum biology. Now, as an online educator, clinician, and faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, Carrie's mission is to teach her clients how to create a healing environment by applying quantum health strategies around light, water, electrons, and mitochondrial support. Given these tools, clients who have spent years trying to improve their health—just as Carrie did—finally experience powerful healing and lasting benefits.

As always, everything shared in this episode is for informational purposes only. We encourage you to do your own research and talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what’s best for you. 

What we cover:

• Why circadian rhythm is important for our health, especially hormones
• How our light exposure impacts circadian rhythm
• How to optimize our CR in the modern world
• Healthy light exposure and support CR during the winter months

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Carrie:

Website: https://www.carriebwellness.com/ 

Online Courses: https://www.carriebwellness.com/store 

Online Community: https://www.carriebwellness.com/community 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriebwellness/ 

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@carriebwellness 

Quantum Biology Certification Course for Practitioners: https://www.appliedquantumbiology.com/institute-of-applied-quantum-biology?affiliate_id=3816502

Free circadian start kit: https://www.carriebwellness.com/start

Connect with Me: 

My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd   

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode, I am interviewing Michelle Shapiro, an integrative functional registered dietitian who's going to unravel the confusion that often surrounds reflux treatment. We'll explore why conventional medicine's approach to reflux may not always be in your stomach's best interest, and why you may sometimes need to fuel the fire. Michelle helps us understand the contributing factors of reflux symptoms – ranging from a burning throat and chest pain to that nagging feeling of hunger paired with nausea. Michelle also cautions about supplements and touches on the complex relationship between pregnancy, hiatal hernias, and how managing stress and histamine levels plays a vital role in your health.

If you've ever wondered about the connection between stress, your thyroid, and the importance of listening to your body – you won't want to miss this episode. We also have a special Q&A waiting for you over at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only.  Please talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what's best for you. 

This episode covers:

• Common symptoms of acid reflux
• Causes of high and low stomach acid levels
• Connection between histamines, stomach acid, and acid-reducing drugs
• The impact of pregnancy on reflux and histamine intolerance
• Strategies for reflux relief and dietary management

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Connect with Michelle:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ 

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ 

Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026

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In this episode, I am breaking down important minerals to prioritize for children and answering questions I got from this community on specific scenarios like what to do when a child is dairy free, important considerations for eczema, and so much more! If you’d like access to the bonus episode that shares more resources and specifics on hair testing and kids, you can join me on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

As always, everything shared in this episode is for informational purposes only. I encourage you to do your own research and talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what’s best for you. 

This episode covers:

• Mineral rich nutrition for babies, toddlers, and kids 
• Minerals and gut health and kids 
• Probiotics or fermented foods for supplements 
• HTMA and stool testing with babies, toddlers, and kids 

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In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Therese Dansby, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). We dive deep into the world of infant reflux, discussing everything from symptoms and challenges to alternative therapies and personal experiences. Therese shared her wealth of knowledge on topics like oral restrictions, bodywork, and the importance of a holistic approach when it comes to helping babies with reflux. This is a great episode if you're a mom struggling with infant reflux or just want to learn more about this common issue.

Therese started her career as a NICU nurse in 2007, pivoted to birth center postpartum care in 2013, and became an IBCLC in 2015. Helping moms build confidence in their breastfeeding choices and work through breastfeeding struggles is her dream job alongside homeschooling her own three children, ages 10, 7, and 2.

We talk about:

• Various root causes of infant reflux, including physical factors and chemical factors
• The range of symptoms from reflux, such as mild "happy spitting" to severe cases requiring medical intervention, such as GERD in NICU settings
• The value of a holistic approach for addressing feeding techniques, bodywork, dietary changes, and alternative therapies like homeopathy
• The importance of identifying the underlying issues contributing to your baby's reflux, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach
• Following your maternal intuition and working with healthcare providers who will listen to your concerns

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Connect with Therese:

• Milk & Motherhood Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bZdEwtkT96shfLpeKKzGN?si=En1Da6wXRtKL4gONrKT-4w&nd=1&dlsi=00c957b6ca544a16
• Allergen free cookbook: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/10729
• Online breastfeeding course: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/nourished-beginnings
• Website: https://theresedansby.wixsite.com/therese 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/ 
• Handout that we promised on a summary from this episode: https://aympodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Baby+Reflux+Resources.pdf

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I am interviewing my friend and colleague, Amy Slater. Amy's journey of self-discovery began with the birth of her first set of twins. Embracing motherhood brought about a massive shift in her persona marking a significant turning point in her life, guiding her on a path that led to significant transformation.  Amy hopes that her story can inspire others to make positive changes in their own lives. This episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

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Resources mentioned:

• Website to find local farms
• Cook Once Dinner Fix and Cook Once Eat All Week 
• Are You What You Eat? Book
• Mom struggles: Truths
• Lunchtime for kids: Pack in the nutrients
• Twin mom tips and solutions
• Real, Nutrient Dense Food Snack Time System
• Real Food Choice: The power of knowledge
• Mommy Hack: Make the most of your time in the kitchen (3 recipes)
• Feeding Kids: A massive job that is 100% necessary
• Let’s talk about the WHYS!
• Essential Mom Movement Strength Series
• My Stress Cascade 
• Building Kids Health with Food 
• Setting up a healing environment blog
• Simple recipe post
• Join Amy’s newsletter

In this episode, I am covering how to use hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA to assess your stress. This is one of the most valuable parts of the test, in my opinion. You get to understand what stage of stress you are in and why you may or may not be handling stress well. For most people, it is a big eye opener and something that can finally lead to confronting your stress and making lifestyle changes. If you are interested in how you can learn more about your thyroid from an HTMA, please listen to the previous episode where I covered this in detail. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

• The difference between high and low mineral levels
• Three stages of stress and how to identify them on an HTMA
• How sodium and magnesium levels are helpful for understanding your stress
• Two key ratios, and what a high or low ratio means on an HTMA

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In this episode, I am breaking down how you can learn about your thyroid health on a hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA. The HTMA is my favorite test to assess how well our bodies are able to use thyroid hormone and is a great way to get the full picture of thyroid health beyond blood labs. The bonus episode this week goes through all of my favorite assessment tools for thyroid health including HTMA, optimal thyroid blood ranges, basal body temperature, and using your symptoms to measure progress. You can access this bonus on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

• The difference between HTMAs versus thyroid blood labs
• How to assess thyroid function and hormone use using an HTMA
• How minerals can affect your thyroid function

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In this episode, I am sharing details about the first half of my second pregnancy, comparing it to my previous, sharing what I’m doing differently, and answering your common pregnancy questions. I also did a bonus episode for my Patreon members answering their questions on pregnancy. You can find this on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

This episode covers:

• What I did for my health before trying to conceive again
• How this pregnancy compares to my first
• Timing HTMAs before conceiving, during pregnancy, and postpartum
• Answering common questions such as what I'm doing differently, my thoughts on placenta encapsulation, and how to help with morning sickness

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In this episode, we are wrapping up our case study series with a case study focusing on fatigue. Our third case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Taylor. This case study is shared with permission. We did change her name and a few details to protect her privacy. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

Taylor came to us with extreme fatigue (and I mean extreme) and a slew of other symptoms that were very concerning to her. She started out in the Master Your Minerals course and then did a results review with me. She discovered she had very low mineral levels and was as depleted as she felt. After making some hard life decisions and prioritizing her health, she regained the energy she lost and started to feel like herself again.

This episode covers:

• Her main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
• Taylor's stress timeline, what she was doing well, and where we decided to focus
• Her HTMA results and the very few additional interventions we added as a result
• Taylor's healing ups and downs over the next seven months

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We have our second case study this week focusing on a gut health case. Erin is joining me again to help break it all down for you. We went through a thyroid case last week, so if that’s of interest to you, make sure you listen to the previous episode as well. 

We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with fatigue and energy issues next week. 

Our second case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Jenna. I reached out to her to ask if we could share her story since I think many people will relate. We did change her name, but all other details are accurate.

Jenna’s main concerns were not necessarily digestive symptoms, but many things came back to the poor health of her gut, which is why we chose her for this case. Her main concerns were headaches/migraines around her cycle, acne, hair loss, and recurrent UTI’s and yeast infections. She did an HTMA through the Master Your Minerals course and had very high copper and calcium. It freaked her out and she wanted additional guidance so she got 1:1 support through a results review and then became a 1:1 client to work deeper on healing her gut after rebalancing her copper levels. This allowed her to reduce her acne, headaches/migraines, and get rid of the recurrent infections she was dealing with. And most importantly to her, finally put a stop to her hair loss.

This episode covers:

• Jenna's main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
• Create her stress timeline, determine what she was doing well, and where to focus
• Three phases of interventions based on her HTMA results
• Jenna's healing results in the months following

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We have our first case study this week and joining me to break it all down for you is one of my clinical nutritionists, Erin. We will be covering a thyroid case this week since that’s what my patrons wanted the most and then next week we will dig into a digestive/gut health case. We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with fatigue and energy issues. 

Our first case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Tina. I reached out to her to ask if we could share her story since I think many people will relate. We did change her name, but all other details are accurate.

Tina’s main concern was thyroid health and specifically, Hashimoto’s. She did an HTMA through the course and noticed her calcium was really high. When she got 1:1 support we worked on rebalancing calcium through her nutrition and lifestyle primarily, as stress was a big part of her high calcium. This gave her the energy she was looking for and greatly reduced her thyroid antibodies since high calcium can slow down our metabolism and impact all systems in the body. 

This episode covers:

• Tina's main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously tried
• Create her stress timeline and determine foundational interventions
• Her HTMA lab testing results
• Additional interventions based on her HTMA results
• Tina's healing ups and downs

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In this episode, I am digging into important minerals to consider for midlife women. There are five common mineral imbalances that I tend to see in perimenopausal and menopausal women. These are not always the case, but the majority of midlife women that I’ve worked with fall into this category. I’m going to break down each one and how they can impact symptoms and health concerns women experience during menopause as well. If you want to get access to the bonus episode I did for menopause and tools that can help, you can join me over on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

This episode covers:

• The impact of excess calcium in midlife women
• Imbalance of low magnesium and why it's a big concern
• Effects of low sodium and its stress on the body
• The importance of potassium
• Imbalances in the body due to high iron levels

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

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In this episode, I am focusing on an important topic that has been heavily requested, menopause! When I think about how to thrive during menopause and set yourself up for success, I think of four main areas: thyroid, stress, nutrition, and our daily habits. If you’ve already gone through menopause, I just want to say it’s never too late to work on the things I cover today. Also, if you did a lot of work and feel like you’ve tried all the things but are still really struggling through menopause, I know that can be really hard, but making nutrition and lifestyle changes is still supporting your long term health. It’s easy to forget that everything we’ve done our entire lives is going to impact our menopausal experience. When we’ve lived a certain way for a long time it can take time to undo a lot of that dysfunction. Be patient and know you are still doing really good things for your body and future health. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes.

This episode covers:

• How suboptimal thyroid function leads to symptoms experienced during menopause
• Recommendations to reduce stressors
• Tips for supporting a healthy stress response
• Three nutrition tips for menopausal women
• Daily habits to support your body through menopause

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Last week I interviewed Irene Lyon and focused on the nervous system, so this week I thought it would be fun to follow up that episode with how our nervous system affects certain minerals and testing we can use to get a visual of this. I have bonus episodes on all of these minerals inside Patreon. You can go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd and join the exclusive tier to get access to all of the bonus episodes I’ve ever shared and submit questions for Q&As.

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. 

This episode covers: 

• Calcium, Phosphorus, and the Ca/P Ratio
• How our nervous system plays a major role in our regulation of sodium
• The relationship between stress and an increase in magnesium loss
• About the cyclical relationship with cortisol and zinc

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

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It’s time for part 2 of our iodine series. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode on what iodine does in the body, why it’s so important, and how to test your levels, I recommend starting there. Today I will be covering who iodine may be a good fit for, considerations when supplementing, and long term use of iodine. 

As always, this podcast episode is for educational purposes only. If anything resonates with you, I hope it encourages you to talk with your provider before you make any changes. 

I cover:

• Populations that are generally a good fit for iodine
• Why iodine should be avoided for Hashimoto’s
• 4 steps to supplementing with iodine, including cofactors 
• Recommendations for long term use of iodine (6 months and 6-12+ months)
• How often to retest your labs, including thyroid blood panel and HTMA

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Links/resources:

• Thyroid antibodies:
  • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8106604/#:~:text=This%20study%20also%20found%20an,for%20thyroid%20autoimmunity%20%5B69%5D.
  • https://www.optimaldx.com/blog/hashimoto-thyroiditis-iodine#:~:text=Excess%20iodine%20can%20exacerbate%20autoimmune,major%20cause%20(Ruggeri%202021). 
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25050783/ 
  • Fertility
    • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6454505/ 
    • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3063534/
    • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3257674/
  • Iodine and breasts:
    • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3063534/
    • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5327366/ 
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15239792/ 
  • Iodine and prostate:
    • https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/3/1228#:~:text=Our%20group%20has%20found%20similar,tissues%20that%20take%20up%20iodine. 
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31284874/ 
• https://www.larabriden.com/iodine-for-breast-pain-ovarian-cysts-and-pms/

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Joining me on today's episode is Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert. Irene teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives.

To date, her online programs and classes have reached over 9,500 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master’s Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice). Irene spends her free time eating delicious food, hiking in the mountains or walking along the Pacific Ocean in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.

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In this episode, we cover:

• Irene's background and what brought her to the work she does today
• Signs that your nervous system is out of balance
• What you need to know when it comes to healing your nervous system
• Survival stress and how it impacts our nervous system
• Constantly calming ourselves and the window of tolerance
• The best way to start healing our nervous system

Connect with Irene:

https://irenelyon.com/field-guide-to-your-nervous-system

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkXgr0E9ZWUg4iSDEUKqVA 

https://irenelyon.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/irenelyon/

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In this episode, we are continuing the topic of mental health from our previous episode with my mentor, Brendan Vermeire, and diving into how three specific minerals can impact our mental health: copper, zinc, and iron.  Since all of the minerals covered today have their own separate deep dives that go into all the nuance of their functions, testing, etc., you can also find bonus episodes for them inside patreon.com/hormonehealingrd when you join at the exclusive tier. This gives you access to ALL content I’ve ever shared on Patreon, where the $10 tier gives you access to what has been shared that month and every month moving forward.

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.

This episode covers:

• Mental health during the postpartum period and excess copper
• How to support excess copper
• The connection between zinc deficiency and mental health conditions
• Whether you should supplement with zinc
• Iron deficiency and excess iron's impact on our mental health
• How to support optimal iron status

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In today's episode, I am chatting with Brendan Vermeire, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker.  He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.

He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health’ through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction.  He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Brendan's background and journey to the functional mental health field
• Mental health issues and chemical imbalances, with Brendan's viewpoint about the root of our mental health concerns
• What is driving epigenetic changes and how can they show up as mental illness
• How early life stress in childhood can alter our behavior
• Chasing root causes of health issues and trauma responses
• How mold impacts our brains, and its connection to mental health
• Brendan's advice for individuals struggling with their mental health

Connect with Brendan:

www.metabolicsolutionsllc.com

https://www.facebook.com/metabolicsolutionsllc/

@the_holistic_savage

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-vermeire-23754693/

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We covered how to have good digestion and support detox in the last two episodes, so the natural next step is to dig deeper into understanding our gut health and how we can begin optimizing it. Digesting our food well is crucial for a healthy gut, so make sure you listen to that one too! I’ll be referencing it a bit throughout to tie it all together. 

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements.

This episode covers:

• Key functions of gut bacteria
• What impacts our gut microbiome
• The role of our immune system
• What happens when things get out of balance
• How you can start supporting your gut health today 

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

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While the internet would have you believe that you need a supplement or cleanse to support your body’s detox pathways, our bodies detoxify daily on their own. We can absolutely have difficulty with certain organs that can negatively impact our ability to detox, but you might be surprised at what will actually help you detox better. No, it’s not milk thistle. While I do love this herb, there’s a lot more to supporting liver detoxification and detoxification in general than just taking a supplement. If you want to learn more about specific foods and supplements that can support detoxification once you have the foundations in place, join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to get access to this week’s bonus episode where I dive different options for detox support depending on what you have going on. 

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. 

This episode covers:

• How our bodies detox on their own
• Signs and symptoms of poor detoxification
• Four areas that can hinder detoxification
• How to support and enhance your liver and natural detoxification 

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Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

As we continue to work through the foundations for season 5, we have an important topic this week: digestion! Many women struggle with their digestion whether that be bloating, constipation, loose stools, reflux, etc. A lot of our digestive struggles come back to our body’s inability to produce optimal digestive juices and enzymes because a lot of us are living in a constantly stressed state or have lived in one in the past. 

In this episode, I am going to break down exactly how our bodies digest our food and how you can support your own digestion right now at home. If you want to learn more about how to specifically support constipation and loose stools, make sure you join my Patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. I go into specific things you can do for those two digestive issues in the bonus episode. 

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. 

This episode covers:

• How our body digests food
• Tapping into your vagus nerve for relaxation
• How digestive bitters work to support digestion and overall gut health
• Benefits of apple cider vinegar on digestion and overall health

Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2 

Connect with Me:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course:
https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Supplements are so common these days that it’s easy to forget just how powerful they are. You can go to the grocery store, pharmacy, and most prominently, online to find just about anything you need. I think it’s great that access to supplements is so widely available, but the downside to supplements being so readily available is that they are often taken without as much consideration. Because we can add them to our cart so easily, we may not realize that they could cause more harm than good depending on the supplement and the person.

Again, supplements are powerful, they are an amazing resource to have, but my goal with this episode is to teach you how to analyze supplements that you’re interested in or that are being marketed to you and know go through a series of questions to have an idea of whether or not they are a good fit for you.

I have a bonus episode this week inside Patreon that takes this a step further and highlights certain conditions and supplements that CAN be helpful. You can join my patreon community at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

As always this is not medical advice. I’m a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian so please talk with your medical provider before making any changes.

This episode covers:

• Supplements & the influencer era
• Questions to ask yourself when considering a supplement
• Commonly recommended supplements that could cause more harm than good

Mineral Quiz:  https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Stress is a part of everyday life, especially in the fast-paced society we live in today. Many people are aware that having too much stress isn’t good for their health and have at least some idea that stress can cause both physical and mental issues. But what do we do about it? How can we mitigate unnecessary stressors and make our bodies more resilient to the unavoidable stressors in our day to day? That’s what I want to talk about in today’s podcast episode! 

As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before implementing any changes. 

5 main areas we will cover:

1. Minimizing stressors using nourishment and blood sugar
2. Supporting minerals for a healthy stress response
3. The impact of light exposure on cortisol levels and circadian rhythm
4. How information, inputs, and stimulation can be a blessing and a curse
5. Your daily rhythm’s impact on stress hormones and minerals

Mineral Quiz:  https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Connect with Me:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd
Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723
Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd
Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

Welcome to season five! I am getting back to the basics this season, today’s episode is something most people tend to overcomplicate, which is how to eat to support your hormones. This episode is specifically for you ladies as so many of us have spent years dieting or in a high stress state due to all of the plates we juggle.

During this impactful conversation, I share the three main ways to create safety in nutrition and what that actually means for your body. I also give an example of a typical day of a healthy diet, my tips on how to get more protein in and how you can tell if you are eating enough to properly fuel yourself. 

In today’s episode, I cover:

• The three main things to create safety through nutrition 
• Calculating your TDEE 
• How to figure out if you are eating enough
• Stress and stress hormones impact on your body 
• Tips for eating more protein 

TDEE Calculator: tdeecalculator.net 

Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2 

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

It’s time to wrap up season four of mineral deep dives with a fun recap episode. I will be sharing the highlights for each mineral and if you haven’t listened to an episode and something I talk about interests you, I hope it encourages you to dig a little deeper. 

Tune in to hear:

• How to test your mineral status {1:13}
• Why excess calcium is an issue for so many people {8:51}
• Magnesium and its importance {13:52}
• The role of sodium in stress {23:02}
• Potassium deficiency and blood sugar {30:33}
• The importance of zinc {36:40}
• The iron recycling system {41:48}
• Selenium’s impact on thyroid health {49:31}

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course 

We are kicking off our iodine series and starting with our first episode on the basics of iodine, what it does, how we use it in the body, how it impacts women’s health, and then we will get into how to assess your iodine status. Next week, in part two, I will get into how to utilize iodine for support on your healing journey. 

As always, this podcast episode is for educational purposes only. If anything resonates with you, I hope it encourages you to talk with your provider before you make any changes. 

I cover:

• What exactly is iodine and its role in our body
• Iodine's role during ovulation, progesterone production, and metabolizing estrogen
• The increase of iodine deficiency over the years, signs of deficiency, and prevention recommendations
• How to assess your iodine status

Functional Thyroid Mini Course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Links/Resources:

• Mineral testing episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/ 
• How To Learn About Your Thyroid On An HTMA episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e17-what-you-can-learn-about-your-thyroid-on-an-htma/ 
• Book: Iodine Why You Need It Why You Can't Live Without It by Dr. David Brownstein
• Book: Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by Dr. David Brownstein

For the full list of studies included in these resources, visit the blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s7-e05-iodine-series-part-1-iodine-basics/

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/

Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

This is our last mineral deep dive of season 4. I covered 7 minerals over the last 8 episodes (iron was a doozy) and will be wrapping up the mineral deep dives with a look at selenium. As always we will go through what selenium does in the body, the recommended daily intake, how it impacts our hormones, and then I will answer your questions at the end with a rapid fire. If you want to learn about the different mineral interactions with selenium, hear me walk through a case study of a client that benefited from selenium, and get a sample day of optimizing the selenium in our food, you can get access to all bonus content on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.com. 

As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before you make any nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes. 

This episode covers:

• What does selenium do in the body? {2:57}
• Deficiency and toxicity of selenium {8:35}
• How does selenium impact the thyroid? {17:28}
• The connection between selenium and fertility {31:45}
• What minerals interact with selenium status? {36:51}
• Do high selenium foods have high mercury? {42:21}

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course 
• Iodine Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 

• What is macrocytic anemia? {1:21}
• Three examples of microcytic anemia {4:20}
• Highlights of anemia of chronic disease {15:09}
• Risk factors for iron overload {28:40}
• The connection between PCOS and iron overload {33:58}
• How to test for iron {39:39}

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c  
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course 
• Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 
• Zinc Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zinc-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000608163442
• Practitioners can learn more about iron here: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/practitioner-resources/

Strap in, we have a controversial one. It’s time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances. The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

This episode covers:

• Functions of iron {3:40}
• How we absorb and release iron {9:05}
• How bacterial pathogens can acquire iron {19:00}
• The most important enzymes that help transport iron {24:24}
• RDA for iron {32:30}
• How important is bioavailable copper? {38:39}
• How do I support my thyroid? {43:25}

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c  
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course 
• Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 
• Zinc Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zinc-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000608163442
• Learn more about the intricacies or iron with The Root Cause Protocol (great for practitioners): https://therootcauseprotocol.com/iron-toxicity-post-index/ 
• Practitioner learning: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/practitioner-resources/ 

It’s time for our mineral deep dive on zinc! Another popular mineral, right up there with magnesium, but often misunderstood and supplemented with blindly. In this episode, I cover what zinc does in the body, go through the RDA, and dig into how zinc impacts many aspects of our health like gut health, hormones, blood sugar, and thyroid function. In this week’s bonus episode on Patreon, I cover the relationship between zinc and copper as well as other minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. I also answer the common question of when someone should supplement with zinc and go through options for that as well as provide a list of zinc rich foods and a sample day of someone getting 39mg of zinc from their diet. Go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to join patreon and get access to bonus content!

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

This episode covers:

• The function of zinc in our body {3:17}
• Signs of zinc deficiency, with associated diseases and conditions {12:20}
• Zinc and your gut health {23:54}
• Zinc deficiency and the immune system {35:21}
• How zinc affects sex hormones, for both men and women {40:53}
• Zinc deficiency effects on blood sugar {48:41}
• Thyroid function and zinc absorption {50:53}

Full show notes & references: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e6-zinc-deep-dive/ 

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c  
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
• Mineral Testing episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489
• Calcium Deep Dive:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369
• Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500
• Sodium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sodium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000606055821
• Potassium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/potassium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000607092198 

In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on potassium, one of my favorite minerals because of how it can positively impact those struggling with thyroid health, hormone imbalances, and blood sugar issues. Potassium is definitely an undervalued mineral that deserves more attention! As always, I’ll be going through the different functions of potassium and answering listener questions at the end. If you want access to the bonus episode where I dig into how to improve low potassium on a hair mineral test, share potassium rich food ideas and a sample day of getting at least 4,700mg, and a potassium supplement breakdown, you can join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

This episode covers:

• How potassium is regulated {8:28}
• Adequate intake for potassium {15:50}
• Potassium intake and blood sugar {21:21}
• Blood pressure and thyroid health {32:05}
• Major contributors to potassium deficiency {34:47}
• Mineral interactions {39:23}
• The best way to get enough potassium {47:47}
• Risk and benefits of whole foods vs. supplements {52:57}

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 
• Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF 
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 
• Thyroid training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course 
• Mineral Testing episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489
• Calcium Deep Dive:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369
• Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500
• Sodium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sodium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000606055821

In this episode, I am breaking down what exactly we need sodium for, debunking a lot of myths around salt intake, and as usual will go through how sodium impacts areas like our thyroid, digestion, and blood sugar since they all have a huge impact on hormone health. I also answer listener questions at the end and have a bonus episode for patreon members. In this bonus episode, I go through HTMA case studies with high and low sodium, share a chart comparison of all the popular electrolyte powders with the pros and cons, and so much more. You can join patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 
• Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF 
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd  
• Mineral Testing episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489
• Calcium Deep Dive:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369
• Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500
• Research: 
  • Aldosterone production: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470410/ 
  • Sodium restriction/needs in pregnancy: 
    • https://jbiomedsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12929-016-0233-8 
    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1721384/
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17170236/
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29046520/ 
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13503249/ 
    • https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/21/7/1984/1821911 
  • Sodium restrictions and babies: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/salt-baby-food-infant-sodium-requirements/ 
  • Stress and aldosterone: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3327497/ 
  • Sodium & Salt intake studies:
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9519949/
    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305840/#:~:text=Event

In this episode, we are doing our magnesium deep dive and digging into the different roles magnesium plays in the body, how it impacts our thyroid, blood sugar, hormones, and vitamin D status. I will also be doing a rapid fire Q&A at the end where I will answer questions submitted on Instagram. I will be breaking down how magnesium levels impact heavy metal retention as well as all of the different types of magnesium and their uses for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63fcdeb0284142001410c683 
• Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF 
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd  
• Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c   
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course 
• Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892 
• Calcium deep dive episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369 
• Research:
  • Blood sugar: 
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15319146/ 
    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7478262/#:~:text=High%20magnesium%20intake%20has%20been,have%20not%20been%20well%20established.
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8575413/ 
  • Nutrients magnesium:
    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6298677/#:~:text=One%20proposed%20mechanism%20is%20that 
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31384293/ 
  • Nutrients for mitochondria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30201141/ 
  • Magnesium & ATP: 
    • https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.0712401105
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27434863/ 
  • Heart Health:
    • https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.120.020205

In this episode, we are doing a mineral deep dive on calcium, a mineral that is mostly known for its impact on bone health, but has a huge impact on our thyroid, ability to balance our blood sugar, and how our nervous system functions as well. As always with these mineral deep dives, I will cover what calcium does in the body and what happens when we have high or low levels. I will also be covering lab testing for calcium via blood and hair mineral testing along with providing sample days of how to get enough calcium from food for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. 

Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. 

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd  
• Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723  
• Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653  
• Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course 
• Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892 
• Copper deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 
• Calcium regulation: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/calcium 
• Vitamin D causing calcification (both high and low): 
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986531/#:~:text=While%20a%20large%20number%20of,term%20supplementation%20providing%20protective%20effects.  
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17218831/
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24586387/ 
• Pregnancy and lactation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595236/ 
• Bone health:
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19828898/
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19968914/
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17944055/ 
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19488681/ 
• Iron absorption:

Welcome to season 4 of the podcast! This season we are focusing on minerals. How to test them, what the different minerals do in our bodies, how they impact our hormones and overall health as well as other systems of the body. 

We also have some exciting podcast updates. You heard me mention a podcast Patreon in the introduction. You may be thinking, what patreon? The AYM podcast patreon is new! I started it in February as a way to bring the podcast community together and provide more resources to support listeners on their healing journeys. You will still get your weekly episode of the podcast, but it will be a bit shorter (hopefully) and easier to digest. 

Each week, patrons get a bonus episode of the podcast along with downloadable resources. For example, in this episode I’m focusing on how to test minerals and what different types of tests tell you.  The bonus episode is a results review of a hair test and blood work to help bring all the principles of the episode together. The downloadable resource is a PDF of the main principles of mineral testing and lab testing resources. 

When the podcast isn’t in season, I am creating content based off monthly surveys to ensure I’m giving members the resources they need. This tier is $10. I also have an exclusive tier that is $20 a month and allows you to submit a voicemail question that I answer during a pre-recorded Q&A. Visit patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to learn more and become a patron!

Links/Resources:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 
• Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63fcdeb0284142001410c683  
• Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF 
• Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd  
• Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 
• Metabolic Type Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892 
• Macro Minerals Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902 
• Research Articles: 
  • The issue with blood labs:
    • Serum magnesium example: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20170394/ 
  • Iodine Urine Testing: https://www.optimox.com/content/Iodine%20Research%20Resources/IOD17.pdf 
  • Optimal levels of iodine: http://www.medicinacomplementar.com.br/biblioteca/pdfs/Nutrientes/nu-0191.pdf 
  • All iodine research articles from Hakala Labs: https://www.hakalalabs.com/Research_ep_41.html 
  • HTMA Accuracy & Comparison to Blood:
    • https://www.ncbi.nlm