Progress Your Health Podcast

Lisa’s Question:  I have a free T4 of 1.5, a TSH at 3.09 and I have a free T3 of 2.7. Do these seem like they are within parameters? My ENT says everything is fine with my numbers, and my vitamin D is 26.5. Short Answer:  This is a good example of a high normal TSH level (3.09), which does raise some concerns. Any time we see a TSH above 2.0 to 2.5, it gets our attention. A high normal TSH level,...

Danette’s Question:  Can you determine if I should be considered for hypothyroidism? I have five of the listed symptoms, but my labs fall into “normal ranges” from my lab. Free T4 is 1.1, free T3 is 3.0. TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone, is .82. Short Answer:  Many people could be considered to have Subclinical Hypothyroidism. This is when thyroid labs are all within the normal range, but several...

Angie’s Questions:  Hi, I’m going to start Biest compounded at 80/20 ratio; 80% estriol, 20% estradiol, 2.5 milligrams once a day, and 100 milligrams compounded slow-release progesterone pill. My doctor and I decided on this amount because I read from a well-known hormone doctor that anything less will not help the heart, the brain, and the bones. Question. Will the cream travel through my body en...

Lisa’s Question:  I have recently started taking 50mg of progesterone and bi est cream 50.50 it’s been 3 weeks. Experiencing hot flash at night and seeing very little improvement in my sleep. Does it really matter where we apply the bi est cream, I was told inner highs, I feel I absorb it better in the inner arm, Also could the dosage be too low, I cannot tolerate more than 50mg of progesterone. T...

Michelle’s Questions:  I am 52 years old going through menopause since 48. I had a hysterectomy at age of 36 and kept my ovaries for the hormones. My ovaries are nonfunctional now. I was on Premarin, but when I sought out a specialist for hormone therapy, I was prescribed: Estradiol 0.5  Estriol one milligram, which is technically Bios.  It’s the combination of estriol and Estradiol. Estradiol was...

In this episode, we discuss the immune system and give you specifics to help you during the cold and flu season. Most of us are very busy and don’t really have time to get sick. Below are some simple ideas to help you boost immune function and hopefully protect you during the cold and flu season. What Supplements Support Immune Function?   Vitamin D:   for immune support, we recommend taking 2,000...

The holiday season is upon again, which is a great time of year to spend with family and friends. However, it can be a stressful time of year as well. Not to mention, it is also the cold and flu season. Most of us are too busy and don’t have time to get sick, but that is part of the problem. We push ourselves too hard. Sleep is often never enough, so we open ourselves to illness. In this episode o...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, we continue explaining the three main types of Adrenal Fatigue/Dysfunction that we see often. Here is a quick recap:  Vampire (episode 68): High cortisol at night and low cortisol in the morning. Hard to fall asleep and very difficult to wake in the morning. Weight gain and evening carb and sugar cravings. Feel much better in the evening and wil...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, we continue talking about the main types of Adrenal Fatigue that we see. We are certainly not trying to minimize Adrenal Dysfunction but to make it more interesting and easy to understand, we call these main types: Vampire (episode: 68) Ghost (this episode 69) Zombie (episode 70 – next episode) Adrenal Fatigue or Adrenal Dysfunction (which is wh...

In our last episode, we talked about Adrenal Fatigue / Adrenal Dysfunction and how to test for it. In the next three episodes, we are going to focus on three main types of Adrenal Dysfunction that we see. Three main types of Adrenal Fatigue: The Vampire The Ghost The Zombie Adrenal Fatigue is quite real and can seriously impact someone’s life. We are not trying to make light of the effect that Adr...

In our last episode we talked about the differences between PCOS and Adrenal Dysfunction, which is often called Adrenal Fatigue.  Adrenal Fatigue or Adrenal Dysfunction is not a ICD10 diagnosis. There is an actual ICD10 billable code called: unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency (E27.40).  But there is controversy in using this code for patients. It is technically meant for conditions where the...

In our last series of episodes, we talked about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). We have categorized PCOS into three types: Classic Common Concealed Classic has the majority of all the symptomatology that pertains to PCOS. Common has some but not all of the symptoms of PCOS.  Concealed PCOS is often missed. What we have found is that the Concealed type of PCOS has a lot of properties and simila...

In this episode, we are going to continue talking about the Types of PCOS that we have seen. As we have said, (repetitively) PCOS is not a one size fits all. There are some women that have most of the symptoms to just a few. We have three types that we have seen in treating patients since 2004. It is important to have this distinction when it comes to health goals and treatment plans. Doctors that...

I n this episode, we continue talking about PCOS. As mentioned in the previous episode, we have seen three main types of PCOS. PCOS is more of a spectrum of symptoms. Some women have most of the symptoms of PCOS and others just a few. The varying degree of hormonal imbalances will help mold the three types of PCOS that we have seen. Many doctors that treat PCOS all can agree that there are differe...

There are three main types of PCOS that we have seen treating patients since 2004. As you have heard from the past podcasts, PCOS is a spectrum of symptoms. It is a spectrum of symptoms coming from a set of hormonal imbalances. Every woman with PCOS might have some to all to a few of the symptoms of PCOS. That is because there might be varying degrees of hormonal imbalances.  While there might be...

PCOS Testing and Diagnosis: In this episode, we talk about the testing and labs for a diagnosis for PCOS. These testing and labs are also a good way to monitor PCOS. Ultrasound: Checking for multiple cysts on or in the ovaries. It is still very common to have PCOS but have not cysts ( string of pearls ). LH: FSH ratio: 2:1 or more DHEA-S: DHEA-sulfate is the best way to test for DHEA levels in the...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, we are going to talk about PCOS. I know our last podcast was, PCOS, Questions to Ask your Doctor. We are still going strong on our PCOS information. But we are going to do things a little different than we have. We are going to do a five-part podcast series about PCOS.   What PCOS Looks Like: What is it? (this podcast) How PCOS Can Be Detected:...

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, we want to discuss questions you might want to ask your doctor when it comes to PCOS. PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The name can be misleading. Polycystic means, having multiple cysts on or in your ovaries. While this can be true, many women with PCOS do not have any ovarian cysts. PCOS is a collection of hormonal imbalances that...

This is one of the top concerns of women in Perimenopause. Perimenopause usually occurs in women between the ages of the late ’30s to late ’40s. An important note here is, Perimenopause is not Menopause. And while both Perimenopause and Menopause may have some of the same symptoms. There are also many differences between the two. It is of value to know this because treating and working with Perime...

Kavinace by Neuroscience is no longer available as a supplement.  April 10th, 2019, the FDA issued a letter to several nutraceutical companies to discontinue supplements containing 4-amino-3phenylbutyric acid.  The FDA has determined that 4-amino-3phenylbutyric acid, also commonly referred to as Phenibut is not a dietary supplement. We published a previous Kavinace article shortly after the FDA le...

  It is common to mistake perimenopause for menopause and vice versa.  Labs can be misleading. Doctors can be misleading in your concerns about whether you are in perimenopause vs. menopause.  Even symptoms can be misleading. In this article, I am going to explain the differences between perimenopause and menopause.  As well as information to help you determine which hormone phase you are in at th...

In this podcast, we talk about the difference between PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and perimenopause.  We get this question all the time, Doc, I think I am going into menopause.’ When really, they are nowhere near menopause, let alone perimenopause. What makes it so confusing is that there are so many similarities between PMS and perimenopause. But some distinctions are important to point out, espe...

In this episode, we answer a reader question about her low T3. Kelli’s case is a bit complicated, but it sheds light on how important it is to address low T3 levels.  We get this question all the time about the thyroid hormone, T3. Many will say, ‘my free T3 levels are low, but my doctor will not do anything about it’. We wanted to talk about low T3 and how there are many factors that can cause a...

For this episode, we wanted to answer another reader question.  We love answering reader and listener questions. Also, we understand that you might not be getting answers from your docs and feel frustrated. Honestly, we really try to go into depth on answering these reader/listener questions as we want to be as thorough as possible on conditions, symptoms, dosing, and options.   With that said, th...

This episode we respond to a reader question.  Jayme had sent us a question earlier in the year based on an article we wrote.  Now she has additional questions about taking progesterone as part of her BHRT. Jayme has had a hysterectomy and wasn’t sure what dose of progesterone is best for her.  Or for that matter, if she should even be taking it. Also, she has questions about her lab work and her...