Thyroid Imbalance and Menopausal Issues with Dr. Alison Grimston
IN THIS EPISODE:
[05:30] Similar Thyroid and Menopause Symptoms
[09:20] Estrogen Dominance in Perimenopause
[16:20] Thyroid Dysfunction and the Impact on Estrogen
[23:00] The Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases in Women
[35:10] Underlying cause of Thyroid and Menopausal Symptoms
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Women are diagnosed as having menopause issues when it is in fact a thyroid one and vice versa. In reality, it’s a combination. There is insufficiency and dysfunction in the entire hypothalamic pituitary adrenal thyroid axis.
Both menopause and low thyroid hormone increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and of osteoporosis. That’s why it is important to address symptoms in the early stages before there’s damage to the system.
Having good gut health, blood sugar balance, and adrenals can help clients manage their thyroid and their menopause together.
Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a best-selling author and speaker known for her extensive knowledge, infectious energy, and inspirational message that encourages individuals to become their own best health advocate. She is an internationally recognized nutrition and health authority who specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore hormone balance with a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal and insulin imbalances. She founded the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology to empower health and nutrition practitioners to get to the root cause of health concerns by using functional assessments and natural therapeutics to balance the endocrine system, the body's master controller. Dr. Ritamarie is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certification in Acupuncture and is a Diplomat of the American Clinical Nutrition Board. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a Master’s in Human Nutrition, has completed a 2-year, 500-hour Herbal Medicine Program at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and has a master's degree in Computer Science, which contributes to her skills as an ace problem solver.