Podcast

947: The Hypothyroid Hoax

Jan 17, 2019

This this episode of Mind Pump, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Michael Ruscio about thyroid health, the misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism and how to improve thyroid function.

• • Measuring the success of live events and the value of ones like #PodcastHard. (5:11)
  • The potential for Mind Pump & Friends Tour. (8:11)
  • Getting the best bang for your buck, right dose when it comes to red light therapy and products like Joovv. (9:08)
  • Is he finding that there are more zealots in the space? (14:45)
  • The propensity to make things more complicated than they have to be. Why you should always cross reference with a clinician. (17:35)**
  • The misdiagnosed epidemic of hyperthyroidism. (18:50)
  • Does this group benefit from taking the medication that gets prescribed? (27:30)
  • What does a low FODMAP diet look like? (31:35)
  • Why the majority of hyperthyroidism is diagnosed as thyroid autoimmunity. (32:30)
  • What do thyroid autoimmunity symptoms look like and how to go about treating it? (34:15)
  • What are the connections with thyroid and progesterone? (40:56)
  • Is there a negative feedback loop when you’re on thyroid hormones? (43:13)
  • Is there any evidence to show your thyroid may be normal but you have low receptor density? (46:23)
  • Does he have cases where someone has hyperthyroidism and fixing their gut issue solves the problem? (49:12)
  • Are there potential dangers with taking thyroid hormones when you haven’t been properly diagnosed? (50:29)
  • How dangerous can this be for a competitor doing this? (54:20)
  • What has the feedback been from his space on this subject? (57:22)
  • Thyroid antibodies and their importance in the grand scheme of things. (1:03:50)
  • Is hyperthyroidism a death sentence or can you reverse it? (1:09:19)
  • How is Hashimoto’s disease diagnosed? (1:11:25)

  Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

  • Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio)  Instagram
    • Website
  • Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram
  • Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram
  • Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
  • Ari Whitten | Facebook
  • Dr Paul Turek
  • Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt)  Twitter

  Products Mentioned:

  • January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!!  
    • **Code “RED50” at checkout**
  • Joovv  
    • **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping**
  • Healthy Gut, Healthy You – Book
  • Lack of interest in sex successfully treated by exposure to bright light — ScienceDaily
  • The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy: How to Use Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy for Anti-Aging, Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, Performance Enhancement, and Brain Optimization – Book by Ari Whitten
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
  • Subclinical Hypothyroidism: An Update for Primary Care Physicians
  • File: Low FODMAP Diet Guide – Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC
  • Take Gut Root Cause Quiz NOW
  • The predominant form of non-toxic goiter in Greece is now autoimmune thyroiditis.
  • Cycling Toward Childlessness? | The Turek Clinics
  • A Successful Patient Case Study Treating Insomnia, Weight Gain, Thyroid, and Arthritis
  • Motivated Reasoning Is Why You Can’t Win an Argument Using Facts
  • Anti-Thyroperoxidase Antibody Levels >500 IU/ml Indicate a Moderately Increased Risk for Developing Hypothyroidism in Autoimmune Thyroiditis.
  • What Are Healthy Levels for Thyroid Antibodies – Dr. Michael Ruscio