November 2011

Low T3 syndrome V: should it be treated with thyroid hormone?

By on November 22, 2011 in Thyroid Disorders | 241 comments

In this final article in the series on Low T3 Syndrome, we'll discuss whether thyroid hormone replacement therapy is an appropriate treatment in these cases. Unfortunately, there are few studies that have examined this question specifically, and even fewer that have explored the question of whether T4 or T3 (and which type of each) would be the best choice. As a clinician, my primary concern is always primum non nocere, or "first, do no harm." From this perspective ...
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Discover your own ideal diet with the Personal Paleo Code

By on November 16, 2011 in Food & Nutrition | 46 comments

If you've spent any time at all researching diet and nutrition online (and if you're reading this I'm almost certain you have), you know how much contradictory information there is out there. Vegetarian? Vegan? Raw food? Low-carb? Zero-carb? Eat right for your type? Ornish? Esselstyn? Rosedale? Paleo? Zone? Atkins? And even within the context of a Paleo diet, there's still a lot of disagreement on what should - and shouldn't - be included. Are dairy products allowed, ...
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Can you be healthy if you don’t eat a Paleo diet?

By on November 15, 2011 in Podcasts | 43 comments

I'm very sad to say this is Danny Roddy's last show. The next episode will have a new host, and a new name - we're finally switching over to Revolution Health Radio. In this "Goodbye Danny Roddy" episode we discuss: Is it possible to be healthy if you don't eat a Paleo diet? What might cause gastritis after starting a Paleo diet? How can I reduce iron overload without drugs? Is there any evidence to support "food combining" principles? Should a Paleo ...
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Low T3 Syndrome IV: an autoimmune disease you’ve never heard of?

By on November 10, 2011 in Thyroid Disorders | 58 comments

In the last article in this series I discussed several lines of evidence suggesting that inflammation is one of the primary causes of Low T3 Syndrome. In this article we're going to discuss another common, but lesser known, cause: autoimmune hypopituitarism. Say what? I know that's a mouthful. Let's break it down. The pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus, but outside the blood-brain barrier. It's primary job is to monitor the levels of hormones produced by various ...
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Answers to your burning questions about digestion

By on November 1, 2011 in Podcasts | 44 comments

In this episode I answer frequently asked questions about digestion, covering topics like parasites, stomach acid, the GAPS diet, SIBO and more. Questions include: How to differentiate between a gut infection and food sensitivities? How to boost your HCL production Can strengthening the immune system take care of parasites? When to call it quits on the GAPS diet Is FODMAP sensitivity permanent, or can it be treated? What causes digestive reactions to carbohydrates? The next podcast will be our last with Danny. We'll make ...
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