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Its very common that I speak to someone who believes they have low thyroid function or "hypothyroidism", and they are not getting help from conventional medicine. You may get TSH tested, which is almost irrelevant, and then sent home after being told "everything looks normal". But I believe many of us know our own body better then any doctor - we have lived here for many years. So I wanted to remi...

With the rise of Ozempic over the last year, I have been getting questions about alternatives - one such question that keeps popping up is around Berberine. And not just for weight loss but also for its anti inflammatory properties. So it was time to "revisit" Berberine and take a look at how its works and what its benefits are. Check it out! References to research are below along with the link to...

I was called to record this episode this past weekend based on a question in a moms group and my own experiences as a child. If you child vomits regularly, especially during the night and or even gets motion sickness, serotonin needs to be considered. Check out this short episode and let me know if you have any questions or feedback. You can contact me at support@chemainesmodelhealth.com Refs; htt...

In this episode I had a casual conversation with Dr Prudence Hall about aging, understanding yourself and your body as you age, and reclaiming your life. We also discuss THYROID and MENSTRUAL ISSUES. I think you will find some of our perspectives on the medical industry interesting too. We hope you enjoy this conversation, let us know in the comments. :) Don't forget to grab your copy of Dr. Halls...

Its been 3 years since my first podcast episode on GABA was released (still super informative EP 193) WOW! GABA is till something I get asked about regularly, still something I recommend a lot, and its still one of my all time favorite supplements! But it was time we revisited GABA, because more research has surfaced showing GABAs effects on focus, Serotonin and even weight issues! I hope you enjo...

With all the talk around Thyroid health, we often forget or overlook the "Parathyroid". This is a mistake because PTH can be directly influenced by stress and in turn can cause leaching of calcium from the bones and increase swelling or fluid retention in the body. The research also shows us that people with with an overactive parathyroid, also have issues with their weight. Take a listen to this...

This masterclass was recorded live in my Facebook Biohacking group. We discussed the basics of the thyroid and how it influences the body. Also the downstream effect that low thyroid function has on all metabolic systems and organs. I hope you find this helpful and if you have any questions at all, please reach out! support@chemainesmodelhealth.com As always, please like, share, and subscribe if y...

Recently I had the chance to catch up with Reed Davis, the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN). We discusses the different aspects of functional diagnostic nutrition and testing, and how these differ from conventional health recommendations and testing ranges. Also how conventional medicine can often overlook a lot of the root causes driving a persons symptoms. We hope you really enj...

I had the brilliant Keith Littlewood B.Sc., PgD, M.Sc. on the podcast to go deep on Thyroid function, hypothyroidism, hormones and their influence on metabolism, liver health and lots more. We made several references to Dr Ray Peat, Dr Broda Barnes, and Georgi Dinkov. This conversation was excellent and I learned so much. Prepare to put your thinking hat on and take lots of notes! Let us know how...

Over the next while I will be doing a series of podcast episodes on at home testing. I hope to further empower you to take more responsibility for your health with these tools. We are starting with the DUTCH test which is a dry urine test that tests hormones and circadian rhythm imbalances. Find out more about the DUTCH test in this solo podcast episode. As always, please like, share and subscribe...

In this episode I give my opinion on why we, as a society, keep gaining weight and/or struggle to lose weight. I discuss multiple topics including thyroid, inflammation, gut health, sadness, stress, food affordability, and more. Check it out and let me know what you think! As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. I appreciate you and your time. :)

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Christina Thomas, president and co-founder of My Self Wellness, and co-founder of Warriors of Consciousness, on how Ketamine and other psychedelics can be efficacious and beneficial for addressing mental health issues, including clinical depression. In this conversation I also mention a study performed back in the 1960's by the UK military on LSD and how...

I had an interesting conversation with double board certified Dr Malaika Woods. The conversation started off with mental health and social media, and then transitioned into hormonal changes in women as we age. Different perspectives on estrogen and how it effects the body. How testosterone can be very beneficial in women and is also destroyed by stress. And much more. I hope you enjoy this convers...

In this episode we look at why their absolutely needs to be a calorie deficit for fat loss but...there is context that needs to be considered. Take a listen and let me know what you think or if any of this is relevant to you! :) As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven/t already. Thank you!

As a woman who has struggled with her weight, thyroid and hormones for most of her life, I knew I was looking for another tool to optimize my metabolism and keep my inflammation low as I move through my years. A few months ago I came across some research from Dr Ray Peat on the beneficial effects of Aspirin, which was further supported by Georgi Dinkov's research on his site "Haidut". So I decided...

I am so blessed to be able to have the most amazing conversation with the brilliant Georgi Dinkov on the podcast. Georgie is so knowledgeable in everything bioenergetics, biochemistry, hormones, mental health and much much more! You will see how amazingly intelligent this guy is once you listen to our conversation. You will learn; - How high serotonin is not a good idea - How LSD and other molecul...

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are poising your body and its not a matter of maybe, its a definite. And the research is solid in this area. These fatty acids AKA "PUFAs" destroy all health markers, reduce thyroid function and metabolism, increase estrogen activity and inflammation, destroy mental health, and are one of the leading factors in cancer. But wait, theres more! Find out exactly what PUFAs...

The Randle Cycle is a metabolic switch that shows us that the body can not burn two fuels at the same time. Specifically fats and carbs. This is another reason why we need to be cognizant of our food combinations and understand they may be effecting our health more then we realize. Check out this short solo episode to understand exactly how "The Randle Cycle" works and influences your body weight...

My colleague Avigail Lev, PsyD, is back for another conversation. This time we had no agenda, we just went where ever the conversation took us. We discussed how social media effects mental health and society on a large scale. We discussed unhappiness, AI, chat GPT and more. This was a great conversation and we think you will find it really interesting! Let us know what you think in the comments. :...

I recently had a very fun and interesting conversation with @DrJimStoppani! We discussed how important daily exercise and movement is...not just for health but for LIFE! The human body was designed to move. And the research shows us that exercise and movement are great preventative therapies for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, hormone imbalances, mental health and more. Also - BEST EXE...

Proline is the 3rd amino acid in my 3 favorite amino acids list - another super amino acid which I'm sure you will agree with once you listen to this episode (along with the previous 2). Proline is NEEDED for collagen production in the body, for healing skin, immunity, and lots more. Take a listen - learning takes your health journey tot he next level! As always, please like share and subscribe if...

I had a conversation with the brilliant Dr Romie Mushtaq on the busy brain, anxiety, overwhelm and why many of us are unhappy this week. This was a great conversation and I really enjoyed it. I hope you do too! Let us know what your thinking in the comments. Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, a distinguished neurologist and creator of the brainSHIFT Protocol. She has also just released her...

Glycine, the one ring/amino acid to bind them all. Glycine is number 2 in this episode of my top 3 favorite amino acids series, but its actually my favorite. I have been taking glycine for months now, specifically for its anti aging, anti inflammatory, and anti cancer benefits. But this little amino acids touts a LOT more when it comes to health benefits. Check out this episode to learn more. As a...

Over the next few weeks we will be learning about my 3 favorite amino acids and why they are my 3 favorite. Starting with "Taurine". Taurine has many MANY awesome health benefits, many you probably haven't heard of. Taurine has important functions in the heart and brain. It helps support nerve growth, improves metabolism, reduces inflammation, supports digestion and the production of bile flow. It...

Check out this very interesting conversation that I had with Dr Deborah Butler recently on menopause and how the change in emotions at this time of life can influence our eating habits. We also took a deep look at why women are so unhappy now, how to find your joy and why women stop showing up for themselves. This conversation was very interesting to me and I think you will enjoy it too. Let us kn...