Thyroid Answers Podcast #9: How Estrogen Impacts Thyroid Hormone Function Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss how estrogen impacts thyroid hormone function. Estrogen impacts thyroid hormone physiology via multiple pathways. It can reduce iodide uptake by the gland, reducing the production of thyroid hormone. It can increase thyroid hormone binding globulin (THBG) limiting the amount…
Thyroid Answers Podcast #8: Hypothyroidism and the Connection with Sex and Adrenal Hormones Drs. Erica Riggleman and Eric Balcavage discuss the link between Hypothyroidism and Sex and Adrenal Hormones. The doctors provide an introduction to hormones. They discuss the primary hormones, metabolites and the best available tests for evaluating sex and adrenal hormones. This episode…
Thyroid Answers Podcast #7: The Link Between Hypothyroidism and Depression Is there a link between Hypothyroidism and depression? There definitely is! In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss why depression is such a common symptoms in those with hypothyroidism. In the podcast they will discuss why depression…
Thyroid Answers Podcast #6: Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Disease Drs. Eric and Erica discuss Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Disease. Hashimoto’s is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It is thought that up to 90% of all cases of Hypothyroidism are caused by Hashimoto’s. The doctors discuss what it is, why it occurs, the different treatment approaches, and what you can…
Thyroid Answers Podcast #5: I’m Hypothyroid, what do I do now? (Released: Jan 31, 2017) When you get diagnosed Hypothyroid, the first thought is often, what do I do now? Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman discuss some of the things that you can and should do when you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism. There is…
https://vimeo.com/199386318/settings Thyroid Answers Podcast #4: Hypothyroidism and Weight Loss Drs. Eric and Erica discuss the challenges people with hypothyroidism have with weight loss. They discuss the difference between weight loss, fat loss, and the connection with thyroid hormones. The doctors dig into the reasons people with hypothyroidism struggle to maintain a healthy weight. There…
Thyroid Answers Podcast #3: Causes of Hypothyroidism (Released: Jan 3, 2017) Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman review some of the most common causes of Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism impacts about 10 million in the US. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. It is estimated that over 90% of all hypothyroid cases…
Thyroid Answers Podcast #2: Why Are My Thyroid Labs Normal? Released: Dec 27, 2016 Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman discuss why you may have hypothyroid symptoms yet your labwork says you are normal. SEE ALL PODCASTS HERE. Schedule Your Appointment with the Thyroid Doctor Call (610) 558-8920 or Click the Button to Request an Appointment
Thyroid Answers Podcast #1: Introduction (Released: Dec 23, 2016) Dr Eric Balcavage and Dr Erica Riggleman introduce the Thyroid Answers Podcast. The Podcast will focus on answering the questions people with thyroid symptoms and thyroid conditions want and need the answers to and just aren’t getting from their doctors. Both doctors are functional medicine specialists…