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I was delighted to welcome Keith Littlewood back onto the podcast for another conversation around Thyroid health and lab tests, why TSH is almost pointless to look at, how Aspirin can be beneficial for many ailments and that neither of us are too concerned about the negative propaganda around Aspirin. We also touch on estrogen, serotonin and Ozempic's role in down regulating thyroid function. And LOTS more. Keith is one of the smartest people I know, with a post grad diploma and MSc in endocrinology, and is currently completing a Phd in endocrine research, with a specific focus on thyroid hormones. We are sure you will learn lots in this conversation and please let us know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments. :) You can also find out more about Keith and his work here; https://www.keithlittlewood.co.uk/ https://www.balancedbodymind.com/ / tommolittlewood As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

With the cost of food, and everything, constantly rising, I wanted to have a conversation with author of "How low can you go?" Kimberly Gillan. Hopefully you find this conversation helpful, and let us know if you have any helpful tips or feedback in the comments. Kimberly has a background in economics, policy and strategy planning, and uses her practical knowledge to find new answers to old questions, such as “What is the lowest price you would have to pay for food without compromising on nutrition?” or “What are the key ingredients in a laundry detergent?” In answering these questions, Kimberley uses fundamental economic principles to come up with revolutionary answers on what your minimum spend should be, in order to live your best life. Find out more about Kimberly here; https://kimberleygillan.com/ BOOK; https://a.co/d/cN6aSfq I also appreciated your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't really monetize. So if you would like to supp

This is the 3rd podcast episode I have done on Vitex AKA Chasteberry, and like the others, I hope you will find it helpful. This episode is more so focused on summarizing Vitex and how it can help with your cycle, pms, hot flashes, and more. Also, could Vitex help to boost your progesterone levels and help with hormone balance? Take a listen to learn more. :) As always, let me know if you have any questions, or what you think. You can reach me on social media or at; support@chemainesmodelhealth.com And please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. ;)

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 remind you of these tests that I have spoken of before. These 4 tests can be done at home with low cost and are non invasive/pain free. You can do these tests, track your data and then discover your thyroids health for yourself. Then you can take action on supporting your body, confidently, after listening to what it is trying to tell you. These tests have been used since the 1800s by many experts in the field of thyroid health and are deemed to be better then serum testing. "It has long been known that the metabolic rate increases as body temperature increases." Dr Broda Barnes. As always, please like share and sub

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 the original podcast episode 214 on Berberine. As always, please like, share and subscribe. And if you feel like my teachings deserve a review, I would very much appreciate that! Thank you! :) Refs; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6233907/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711312001870 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35469308/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34994821/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30466986/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36089660/ EP214 "The benefits of Berberine." https://on.soundcloud.com/JadVrQwXumdidnux5

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; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482377/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8315218/ https://www.cham.org/health-library/article?id=abl0581 https://raypeat.com/articles/articles/serotonin-disease-aging-inflammation.shtml http://haidut.me/?p=1507 As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already.

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 FREE book here; https://www.drprudencehall.com/book-download Dr. Prudence Hall started as a traditional gynecological surgeon and transitioned her career to focus on regenerative and integrated medicine. As the founder of The Hall Center in Santa Monica, California, she saw a critical need to address the problems confronting women and men experiencing the stubborn and often debilitating symptoms associated with aging. Find out more about Dr. Prudence Hall here; https://www.drprudencehall.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPrudenceHall/ I also appreciated your support on these videos because they actually do take ti

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 enjoy this episode just as much as the original episode, and learn LOTS! As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already! And of course, reach out if you have any questions or comments. :)

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 solo episode to understand the parathyroid more, and understand your body more! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments or reach out to me at support@chemainesmodelhealth.com As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

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 you haven't already. :)

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 enjoy this conversation, like we did! Let us know if you have any feedback in the comments. :) PS check out my link with FDN below for a FREE gift

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 you like this conversation and what you learned in the comments. [Chapters on my YouTube channel too.] Keith will be back on the podcast in a few months, but in the meantime you can follow his work here; balancedbodymind.com https://www.instagram.com/tommolittlewood/ I also appreciated your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't really monetize. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - i will share the link in the comments.

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 if you haven't already. And if you have any questions you can reach out to me at; support@chemainesmodelhealth.com

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 it impacted the soldiers, here is that video; https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk... Here is a study also showing how Ketamine cures depression by reducing serotonin and increasing dopamine; https://www.eurekalert.org/news-relea... We hope you enjoy this conversation, let us know in the comments. :) You can find out more about Christina and her work here; https://myselfwellness.center/ https://wocfund.org/ / my.self.wellness If you find these videos or the podcasts helpful or interesting and you want me to continue making them, you can support me in making these and the podcasts because they really do take

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 conversation, let me know in the comments. :) Please note that Dr Woods opinions on estrogen do not necessarily reflect my own. And although we have different opinions on certain aspects of hormones, this was still an enjoyable conversation. Dr Malaika Woods is dually board certified with the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is also a certified practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine and she has certification in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men and women Dr. Woods is founder of Dr. Woods Wellness, established in 2013. She is also the #

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 to delve deeper and scour Pub med and some of the research journals, and what I found was mind blowing. 100% the opposite from what we have been told by the medical industry and big pharma. Aspirin is King! with health benefits beyond what I could have believed. Since taking Aspirin I have seen my metabolic rate soar amongst other things. Check out what I found in this solo episode, I think you will be very surprised. If you find these videos or the podcasts helpful or interesting and you want me to continue making them, you can support me in making these and the podcasts because they really do take a lot of time,

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 molecules may be the key to depression and unhappiness - How Estrogen is a big factor in metabolic syndrome and cancer - How PUFAs/polyunsaturated fatty acids are endocrine disruptors and destroy metabolism - How progesterone and Aspirin may be the first steps in recovering your metabolism and health. Prepare to have your mind blow! And let us know what you think in the comments. :) You can follow Georgi and his work here; http://haidut.me/ https://idealabs.ecwid.com/ https://twitter.com/haidut?lang=en As always, please like, share and subscribe. And if you are enjoying these conversations and videos, you can support pro

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 are doing to your body and health in this solo episode. As always, please like, share and subscribe. And if you are enjoying my podcasts and videos, and would like to support me in continuing to put out this sort of content, you can buy me a coffee here (I do love coffee as my brain fuel); https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks