Are you aware of how the thyroid gland controls many aspects of your overall health? Dr. Amie Hornaman "The Thyroid-Fixer", is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, with listeners around the globe. She is the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support people in returning to full health. After her own experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper treatment, Dr. Amie set out to help others who she knew were going through the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical roller coaster. (https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/meet-the-team) She is truly an expert on all things thyroid, so this is an episode you won't want to miss.   What we discussed:   How she became a thyroid expert (2:44) Thyroid levels and how they impact energy and weight loss (3;37) Thyroid function, hormonal imbalance, and the symptoms of hypothyroidism (8:56) Autoimmune conditions and hormone replacement therapy (14:21) The importance of thyroid hormone testing (19:38) The various thyroid lab tests and optimal ranges (25:08) Medication dosages and testing frequency (30:32) Optimizing thyroid and hormone function in women (35:48) Hormone replacement therapy and its impact on aging (40:15) The trouble with conventional doctors (44:45) Finding the right specialist (49:15) Nutrient deficiencies and preventative care (54;01) The importance of iodine (58:34)   Where to earn more from Dr. Hornaman:   Instagram The Thyroid Fixer   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!