947: The Hypothyroid Hoax

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