thyroid

Episode 181: A Journey To Heal Thyroid Disease with Gintare Balseviciute

Gin talks about her journey to heal thyroid disease with nutrition. Can thyroid disease be healed with nutrition? The simple answer is sometimes. It depends on the damage that has affected the thyroid. But nutrition can make a big difference in thyroid function. Gin shares what worked for her and provides hope to others with…

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Episode 28: Moms On Fire – Interview With Dr. Misty Kosciusko, DC

In Episode 28 of Let’s Talk Wellness Now, Dr. Deb invites great friend and Chiropractor, Dr. Misty Kosciusko, onto the podcast to discuss her new health program Moms On Fire – and her personal health journey that led to the program’s concept. Dr. Deb and Dr. Kosciusko discuss topics ranging from the heavy burden of…

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Episode 12: Compounding Hormones – Interview with Monica Zatarski

Dr. Deb invites compounding pharmacist and long-time friend, Monica Zatarski, PharmD, RPh from MD Custom Rx in Brookfield, Wisconsin to discuss compounding hormones. Dr. Deb and Monica discuss everything from compounded hormones vs synthetic hormones, dosing, traditional vs compounding pharmacies to Monica’s background and the right questions to ask your compounding pharmacist! The joke in…

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Episode 10: Are Hormones Safe?

Dr. Deb joins the debate on the safety of using hormones. She analyzes the differences between bio-identical hormones and conventional hormones, short-term vs long-term use and the importance of commitment when opting for hormone therapy. She discusses the impact of comfort-level, along with her personal experience with hormones. Are hormones safe to use? How long…

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Episode 9: Genetics and Hormones

Dr. Deb speaks on genetics and hormones, epigenetics, genetic testing, and the significant role genetics play in how we can metabolize hormones. How genetics play a role in detoxification? How genetically modified food plays a role in mutation our genes? Do genetics help defy the aging process? How genes play a role in how we…

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Episode 8: Peptides

Dr. Deb discusses peptides, peptide therapy and details several specific peptides, alongside their use and benefits. She opens up about her personal experience with peptide therapy, including the role it played in her recovery from surgery. What are peptides? What are they used for? Who is a good candidate for peptide therapy? Why are they…

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Episode 2: Hormone Testing

Dr. Deb discusses the value of hormone testing for both men and women. Why do we test for hormones? How do we test hormones? How often should we be tested? What are we looking for in test results? Really, everyone should have their hormones tested. It doesn’t discriminate whether your male or female – we…

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Episode 1: Why Do We Need Hormones?

Dr. Deb speaks on the importance of hormones, the role they play in our everyday lives, thyroid dysfunction, the endocrine system and the body’s cravings for healthy hormone levels. What do hormones do? Where do hormones come from? What happens when there’s a hormone imbalance? How to treat an imbalance? The function of hormones? Literally,…

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