Episode 176: The Role of the Hypothalamus in Thyroid Disorders

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner Deborah Maragopoulos, about the hypothalamus and it's link to hypothyroidism and other chronic health conditions.

Topics in this episode include:

• What is the hypothalamus and what does it do?
• What causes hypothalamic dysfunction?
• How do we determine when anti-inflammatory support is important vs problematic?
• Some of the key inflammatory tests.
• How someone might interpret a thyroid panel to identify central hypothyroidism impacting the hypothalamus.
• The causes of hypothalamic dysfunction.

Deborah Maragopoulos is an intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner who has spent over thirty years blending the Science of Medicine with the Art of Healing to help thousands of people heal from a variety of symptoms and thrive by treating their hypothalamus. Specializing in neuro-immune endocrinology, Deborah focuses on optimizing the function of the hypothalamus - the maestro of the symphony of hormones. She is the author of several books including her latest, "The Hypothalamus Handbook," which outlines the steps people can take to start healing their hypothalamus on their own. Known as the Hormone Queen®, she's made it her mission to help everyone balance their hormones and live optimally - no matter their age! www.genesisgold.com