BetterHealthGuy Blogcasts Scott Forsgren, FDN-P

Why You Should Listen: 
In this episode, you will learn about the Adrenal Transformation Protocol. 
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Dr. Izabella Wentz.  Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions.  Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms.  As an accomplished author, she has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause," the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back," and the Wall Street Journal best seller "Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health."  Her latest book, "Adrenal Transformation Protocol," focuses on resetting the body's stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals.  The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.   
Key Takeaways:
Is adrenal fatigue a real condition? Is the larger problem the adrenals or the mitochondria? What are key symptom clues for adrenal dysregulation? How important is testing to assess adrenal issues? How do we decrease danger signals and increase safety signals? Should the adrenals be addressed before the thyroid? How often are DHEA, hydrocortisone, or adrenal glandulars needed? Is the need for caffeine a trigger for or the result of adrenal issues? Can high chlolesterol be a clue for adrenal issues? How important is working on the vagus nerve, the limbic system, the autonomic nervous system, and feeling safe in the world? How often do Lyme disease and mold illness impact the adrenals? What is an inverted cortisol pattern? Can a CGM provide clues as to factors impacting the adrenals? What are some of the top interventions in the Adrenal Transformation Protocol? Is adrenal dysregulation a factor in POTS? What are the ABCs of adrenal support? Which adaptogens might be supportive? Might nasal oxytocin have a role in an adrenal support protocol? What are some approaches for reducing ammonia? Connect With My Guest:
http://ThyroidPharmacist.com
Interview Date:
May 4, 2023
Transcript:
To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode184.
Additional Information:
To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.
Disclaimer: 
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

Why You Should Listen: 
In this episode, you will learn about iron dysregulation and hemochromatosis.  
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Dr. Christy Sutton.  Christy Sutton, DC's interests in asking why health problems occur, what the root causes are, and what are the safest and most effective solutions to health problems are the foundation of her writing, teaching, and clinical practice.  Her personal health struggles, and her desperation to find answers to her own serious health problems surrounding Crohn’s and Celiac disease have led her down the alternative healthcare path and to look for ways to find and avoid genetic landmines.  Her first book "Genetic Testing: Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan" and its corresponding "Genetic Detoxification" report were the precursors to creating the Labrogenomics educational webinars and to writing her upcoming book "The Iron Curse".  Her book "The Iron Curse", inspired by diagnosing her husband and many patients with hereditary hemochromatosis and iron-related health problems, takes a deep dive into hemochromatosis and other iron-related disorders.  Her husband's hemochromatosis led to liver problems and likely led to the development of a pituitary tumor that caused Cushing's syndrome.  From her experience as a clinician, she has discovered that there is an epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated hemochromatosis, and this epidemic is being driven by myths, misperceptions, and a failure on the part of the medical community that should be diagnosing people with hemochromatosis; a disease that is easy to screen for, prevent, diagnose, and treat.  "The Iron Curse" course and upcoming book are powerful tools for ending the epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated hemochromatosis, and they give people the information they need to diagnose, prevent, and correct iron-induced damage.  
Key Takeaways:
What is hemochromatosis? What factors affect iron regulation? What genes are involved in iron overload? What is hepcidin? What tests should be done to explore iron regulation? What is ferroptosis? Can iron play a role in neurodegenerative conditions? What is the connection between high iron and diabetes? Can iron play a role in autoimmune conditions? Does iron impact the endocrine system? How might high iron be involved in elevated uric acid levels or gout? When might nitric oxide supplementation be considered in relation to iron levels? How does iron act as fertilizer for infections? Does iron play a role in hypercoagulation? How does iron impact mitochondria? What are the key components of the Iron Curse Protocol? What are the different types of anemia? Connect With My Guest:
http://DrChristySutton.com
Resources:
The Iron Curse Workshop
Interview Date:
April 13, 2023
Transcript:
To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode183.
Additional Information:
To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.
Disclosure:
BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of DrChristySutton.com.
Disclaimer: 
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

Why You Should Listen: 
In this episode, you will learn about the role of paraprobiotics in immune modulation.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Steven Wright.  Steven Wright is a Medical Engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist.  He’s spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans.  Steven is the founder of HealthyGut.com.  He lives in Boulder, CO with his wife Shay and their two dogs. 
Key Takeaways:
What is a paraprobiotic? What are the benefits of paraprobiotics? How do paraprobiotics support modulation of the immune system? What are the five common malfunctions of the immune system? How do each of the paraprobiotics in HoloImmune support the immune system? What is the role of beta glucan in supporting the immune system? How well-tolerated are paraprobiotics in the MCAS community? Can paraprobiotics improve tolerance to foods and to the outside world? Is there an interplay between paraprobiotics and the vagus nerve? Where might paraprobiotics fit in a protocol with prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics? Do paraprobiotics play a role in SIBO? Resources:
HoloImmune™
HCL Guard+™
HoloZyme™ 
Tributyrin-X™
Interview Date:
March 21, 2023
Transcript:
To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode182.
Additional Information:
To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.
Disclosure:
BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of HealthyGut.com.
Disclaimer: 
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

Why You Should Listen: 
In this episode, you will learn about the role of oxalates in many chronic health conditions.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Sally K. Norton.  Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Public Health.   Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research.  Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her forthcoming book, Toxic Superfoods, which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold.  As a leading expert on oxalates in food, Sally’s work has been featured by podcasters, radio shows, and several online and print journals.
Key Takeaways:
What are oxalates? What symptoms and conditions are associated with oxalates? What is the connection between oxalates and gut health? Might an Oxalobacter probiotic help with the excretion of oxalates in the future? Can oxalates act as a trigger for MCAS? Do oxalates play a role in EDS or other hypermobility syndromes? What is the best way to test for the potential of hyperoxaluria? Do genes play a role in the production of oxalates in the body or in the excretion of oxalates from the body? What are the top foods to consider as contributors to elevated oxalates? Can oxalate content be reduced with specific cooking practices? What is oxalate clearing or dumping? Does one need to remain on a low-oxalate diet for life? Might supplemental collagen lead to more issues with oxalates? Can oxalates be produced by fungal organisms? How might calcium, magnesium, and potassium support oxalate excretion or oxalate binding? What nutrient deficiencies may lead to more significant oxalate issues? Connect With My Guest:
http://SallyKNorton.com
Related Resources:
Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better
Interview Date:
February 22, 2023
Transcript:
To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode181.
Additional Information:
To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.
Disclaimer: 
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

Why You Should Listen: 
In this episode, you will learn about finding resilience through functional medicine, science, and faith.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Carnahan.  Known as ‘Your Functional Medicine Expert®’ Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, ABOIM, IFMCP has been featured in People magazine, Shape, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Letter, and The Huffington Post; as well as seen on NBC News and health segments with Joan Lunden.  She is a prominent global keynote speaker and a prolific writer sharing her knowledge on stage and in podcasts.  With over a decade of producing popular content, her articles can be found in journals, newsletters, books, and on social media.  She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medicine protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy.  A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and mold toxicity, she routinely treats patients who come to her for solutions to their medical mysteries that haven’t been solved.  Her YouTube channel and podcast features interviews with the world’s most respected names in medicine, science, and functional medicine.  She co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook and just released her prescriptive memoir "Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith" through Forefront Publishing.  People relate to Dr. Jill’s science-backed opinions delivered with authenticity, love, and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties.
Key Takeaways:
How did Dr. Jill's first experience with rock climbing become a metaphor for the challenges of life? What role does intuition play in patient care? What is functional medicine? How did the ecosystem, microbiome, and terrain of growing up on a farm influence her work with her patients today? How do we create "margin" on our buckets? How significant are pesticides and chemicals relative to heavy metals? Are EMFs a contributor to chronic illness? What are LPS and endotoxins? What is an HSP or highly sensitive person? Is the consumption of animal protein health-supporting? How might elevated ApoB be approached? What is the true driver of TMAO production? Are most people iron deficient and copper toxic? What is the role of neuroplasticity in healing? When do stress and trauma move from supportive or hormetic to pathogenic? Connect With My Guest:
http://ReadUnexpected.com
Interview Date:
February 3, 2023
Transcript:
To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode180.
Additional Information:
To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.
Disclaimer: 
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

Why You Should Listen: 
In this episode, you will learn about the role of genomics in complex, chronic conditions.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen.  Sharon Hausman-Cohen, MD is the co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and Medical Director of IntellxxDNA™.   Dr. Hausman-Choen has been using genomics for over a decade to deliver personalized medicine and help her patients achieve optimal health and wellness.   As a researcher and clinician advocate, she recognized that information inaccuracies and complexity were previously barriers to entry for many.   She saw the need for an easy-to-use, accurate, science-based genomics interpretation tool for clinicians, and she began to develop what is now IntellxxDNA™.   In addition to being a well-regarded doctor and researcher, Dr. Hausman-Cohen is a sought after speaker and educator on genomics, personalized medicine, and integrative medicine.   Dr. Hausman-Cohen received both her master’s and medical degrees from Harvard Medical School.   She is board-certified in Family Medicine, a Fellow of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and possesses additional board certification in Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties.  She has been practicing full-spectrum Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine for more than 20 years.
Key Takeaways:
What is a gene?  What is a SNP?  What is genetics vs. genomics? Can modern diseases be the results of genetics? Are genes our destiny? Can supplements be used by bypass every potentially probelmatic SNP? What are the contributors to brain fog?  What can be done to improve mental clarity? What is the role of ApoE in Alzheimer's disease? How similar or different is autism to conditions like Lyme disease or MS or Alzheimer's? What role do genes play in our ability to detoxify environmental toxicants? What SNPs may play a role in biotoxin illness such as CIRS from Lyme disease or mold? Can the Lyme spirochete itself be an epigenetic influencer of gene expression? What role does the HLA-DR gene play in mold illness? Do genes play a role in immune modulation and autoimmunity? What is the connection between genes and MCAS? When is nitric oxide a good things vs. potentially a bad one? Are genes involved in hypermobility syndromes such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Are some more likely than others to have adverse reactions to anesthesia? Connect With My Guest:
http://IntellxxDNA.com
Interview Date:
January 20, 2023
Transcript:
To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode179.
Additional Information:
To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.
Disclaimer: 
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.