Root Cause Radio

I give you THE THYROID PODCAST- Thyroid 101 by yours truly, Lacey Dunn, MS, RD, LD, CPT. I dive into: -What is the thyroid? Why does it matter? What are it's role in the body? -What can cause thyroid troubles? -What is hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's? What are the types? -What causes both hypothyroidism & Hashimotos? -What is moleuclar mimicry and how does it damage the thyroid? -What nutrients are needed for thyroid creation and conversion? -How does the thryoid work? What are the steps? -What can cause havoc to thyroid hormone creation, conversion, or utilization? -Why can thryoid levels be "normal" but I still struggle with symptoms? -What is a full thyroid panel? -What are optimal thyroid levels? -How can the thyroid influcence and cause signs/symptoms? What are those signs/symptoms? ENJOY <3 Please review and share and spread the thyroid love. This information is all from my own experiences & learning! Need hep with your thryoid in a holistic, root cause approach? Hit me up for nutrition functional medidine coaching or a phone consult! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com This episode was brought to you by- caffeine.

Please welcome Vivian Allred, holistic nutritionist in the UK, as we discuss: -Hair Mineral Analysis Testing (HTMA): What can they tell us about hormonal & thyroid disorders & how do heavy metals contribute to hormonal and thyroid disorders? What are the most common imbalances seen? -Acne Problems: Discussing hormonal, inflammatory, and diet connections! What steps can someone take to help prevent or eliminate their acne? What could be the cause of their acne? What skin care products can be best for helping or can worsen acne issues? -Gut Pathogens: Outside of SIBO, SIFO, and Candida- what can occurs with parasites and pathogens in the gut that can be the root cause of digestive or health chaos? What are the most common mistakes with testing and treatment? My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Coaching and email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Vivien's info: Website: https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/vivanaturalhealth Please share and review this podcast if you enjoyed this episode!!

Please welcome Chase Chewning, owner of Ever Forward & Ever Forward Radio- as we discuss: building and maintaining a business (including sanity!), entrepreneurship, online coaching (the good, the bad, the ugly- what to look for, etc, & common mistakes trainers and coaches make. My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Coaching and email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Chase's info: Website: https://chasechewning.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/chase_chewning

Please welcome Dr. Shawn Tassone, MD, PHD as we discuss hormonal and cortisol chaos and how to help!! Discussed in this episode includes: -Estrogen dominance- symptoms, causes, treatments -Low testosterone- treatment & considerations -DHEA supplementation -Aromatization of testosterone in women & men -Hormone testing 101 -Helping cortisol dysregulation - high, adaptive, low -Adaptogen use & supplement issues -High testosterone in women- treatment & considerations -Problems with pellet therapy -PCOS considerations & hormone effects -5 Alphareductase vs 5 B in testosterone metabolism- how to help My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Coaching and email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Dr. Shawn's Info: Website: https://tassonemd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawntassonemd/

My fellow dietitian friend Kaely and I dive into all things PROGESTERONE in this episode! Learn: -What is progesterone/why do we care about it? -How do you know if your progesterone is low? Signs/symptoms and tracking -What can cause low progesterone? What influences progesterone levels and healing low progesterone? -How can you improve progesterone levels? My info: My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Coaching and email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Kaely's Info: Website: www.kaelyrd.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaelyrd

Let's dive into nutrition for endurance athletes! From cycling, marathons, triathalons, to general sports nutrition: Discussion includes- -Sports nutrition for endurance athletes: what matters most for recovery & energy- pre, during, & post exercise? -Importance of ensuring enough energy intake (RED-S, amenorrhea) -Marathon/Triathalon nutrition: carbohydrate timing, carbohydrate loading tips, and thoughts on “train low, compete high” -Dealing with gut distress in training- what are your top tips? -Current science on ergogenic aids for endurance athletes- what’s hype, what works? -Thoughts on current research in ketogenic diets in endurance athletes My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Coaching and email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Nancy's Info: Website: www.nancyclarkrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/nclarkrd

This episode dives into advanced meal timing & nutrient timing strategies to help you achieve your BEST physique. This is not for newbies- we dive into the nitty gritty here for pre, post, and intra workout nutrition and discuss the what's and whys. Thank you to John Gorman for coming on to chat with me! Outline of what is discussed with some notes from the episode: -What to question for total timing: GOAL? Type of training? Food intake? Digestion? -Meal timing goals: 1. Optimize MPS 2. Balance blood sugar 3. Aid digestion 4. Manage Hunger 5. Fit client’s schedule -Timing pre & post & intra- including practical examples. Practical Approaches: -Pre: low GI or mix low GI/high GI, moderate fat/fiber, based on total meal timing, use multiple transportable carbs (translocation of receptors) -Peri: dependent on total intake, recovery, training intensity/length, goal to enhance performance, decrease fatigue, manage MPB and cortisol, 15-25g cyclic dextrin with 10g EAAs or 15g whey -Post: dependent on pre & peri timing; Insulin sensitivity importance Also discussed: -Insulin sensitivity -Stimulating MPS & preventing MPB (# meals with servings of protein & leucine, AA content, mixed meals & plasma leucine) -Hypoglycemia mid workout prevention -Electrolytes -Water -Handling digestion & best strategies to optimize -How meal timing effects recovery -Fasted workouts & training -Balancing blood sugar -BCAA vs EAAs- what, why, and when? -Smart snacks -Timing examples & how timing impacts need/changes for meals My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Coaching and email: fitandfaith@gmail.com John's Info: Instagram: @team_gorman Email: john@team-gorman.net Website: www.team-gorman.net Podcast: www.elitephysiqueuniversity.com

Please welcome Amy Hollenkamp, RD aka "The Sibo Diaries"! This is THE episode to listen to for healing SIBO- the right way! Discussed: -What is SIBO? What are the signs/symptoms and how does it effect/cause other health problems? -What are the types of SIBO & differences? -How to best test for SIBO? -Curing & healing SIBO- common myths and mistakes! -Favorite SIBO basic protocols & suggestions to help heal the gut -The proper diet for SIBO -The most forgotten factors of healing with SIBO- it's not just diet and supplements!! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Coaching/ Consults: fitandfaith@gmail.com Amy's info: Website: www.sibodiaries.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/amy_hollenkamp_rd Websites & info mentioned: For help exploring root causes: https://sibodiaries.com/2017/08/01/sibo-sleuthing-infographic-the-symptoms-and-testing-that-can-help-you-find-your-root-causes/ Also for diet help: Check out my latest report on low FODMAP diet and I provide a better framework to follow. https://sibodiaries.com/report/ Here is also a post on food reintroduction which we talked about: https://sibodiaries.com/2019/06/05/10-tips-for-food-reintroduction/

Jam Packed Episode of Science today with guest Kevin Bass, a 6th year PhD and MD student! Discussed in today's epsiode include (in order): -Ketogenic Diets: how do they impact the body and weight loss? How do they impact BMR and energy expenditure compared to moderate or higher carb diets? What is important to keep in mind doing the keto diet? -"Game Changers" Netflix Film- the truth and misinterpretations of data regarding vegan and plant based eating & health -Saturated fat, cardiovascular disease, cholesterol - diet impacts, blood impacts, and health risk. How do changes in your diet (including replacing saturated fat with mono & polyunsaturated fat & carbs, effect your health?) -Issue of MD training & some conventional MDs -Drugs, Drug Interactions, & Drug Nutrient Depletions Enjoy! Please leave a review if you liked this episode! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Email for coaching & dietitian consults: fitandfaith@gmail.com Kevin's Info: Website: https://nutritionalrevolution.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinnbass

Please welcome Nichole Giller, a virtual oncology nutritionist and dietitian here to help spread the facts and dispell the myths on eating for cancer prevention and cancer care!! Discussed are: -Common myths for cancer prevention and what causes cancer -Common myths and fears from patients with cancer related to food and diet -Lifestyle & dietary cancer prevention Hope you enjoy! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: twitter.com/laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Nichole's info: www.instagram.com/oncology.nutrition.rd