Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

By: Everyday Wellness™
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  • Explore holistic health with Cynthia Thurlow, a seasoned Nurse Practitioner, and an expert in intermittent fasting and nutrition. As a 2x TEDx speaker and author of the best-selling book, "Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF:45", Cynthia offers a wealth of knowledge in health and wellness. Her specialty intermittent fasting programs have empowered countless women to take the reins in their wellness journey and propel them toward optimal health. Cynthia's core mission is to help women understand and achieve optimal wellness. Through the Everyday Wellness podcast, she provides accessible, engaging content on the benefits of intermittent fasting and holistic health. Her approach combines practical strategies with insightful education, making her podcast a valuable resource for those seeking a healthier, more fulfilling life.
    Everyday Wellness 2020
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Alternative & Complementary Medicine Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living
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Episodes
  • BONUS: Thyroid Health: Hormones, Medications & Weight Loss with McCall McPherson

    BONUS: Thyroid Health: Hormones, Medications & Weight Loss with McCall McPherson
    Jan 6 2025
    Today, I have the privilege of connecting with an exceptional friend and colleague, McCall McPherson! McCall’s profound expertise in thyroid health has paved the way for a revolutionary approach to functional medicine. As the visionary behind the cutting-edge Modern Thyroid Clinic in Austin, Texas, and a former TEDx speaker, she joins me to discuss the intricate differences between Grave’s Disease and Hashimoto's. In this episode, we also delve into the unique treatment methods of the Modern Thyroid Clinic and the crucial role of comprehensive lab work support. Our conversation ventures into disordered eating, the detrimental effects of yo-yo dieting, and the starvation diet mentality, emphasizing the significance of metabolic potency. We also explore the impact of synthetic oral contraceptives, the importance of informed consent in hormone resets, and the merits of hormone replacement therapy. My discussion with McCall encompasses a wide range of strategies that include the utilization of low-dose Naltrexone, GLP-one agonists, fasting techniques, and the pervasive effects of fear-driven food restrictions and weight loss resistance. Join me as I share our enlightening conversation that promises to leave you informed and inspired! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What is Grave’s Disease, and how is it treated? What are the symptoms of Grave’s Disease? What they do at the Modern Thyroid Clinic to reduce Grave’s antibodies. How Naltrexone acts in the body, and what it does for thyroid patients. McCall discusses the supplements she uses for thyroid and explains why she will not use compounded thyroid medication. How disordered eating has crept into the intermittent fasting space. How the hormonal shifts during perimenopause can lead to weight gain. Why is it essential to allow blood sugar to drop, retrain itself, and tap into your fat stores? McCall discusses the labs she prefers using for individuals with some degree of weight loss resistance or presumed metabolic inflexibility. What is the net impact of oral contraceptives? Some common reasons for women becoming weight loss resistant. McCall shares her perspective on iodine. About McCall McCall McPherson is the Founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas, and the owner and Chief-Hope-Giver of Thyroid Nation. She is a physician assistant, TEDx speaker, and thyroid expert by way of being a thyroid patient. Her passion is helping women rebuild their lives from the devastating effects of thyroid and hormonal disorders. Her philosophy is simple: There is no reason to still have thyroid symptoms. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with McCall McPherson On her website On Facebook TikTok YouTube Instagram Sign up for McCall’s courses
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 428 GABA & Progesterone: Keys to Stress and Hormone Balance with Dr. Scott Sherr

    Ep. 428 GABA & Progesterone: Keys to Stress and Hormone Balance with Dr. Scott Sherr
    Jan 4 2025
    Today, I am excited to connect with Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician certified to practice health optimization medicine. He is the COO of Troscriptions, a range of physician-formulated, pharmaceutical-grade precision-dosed supplements containing innovative ingredients like methylene blue, with various formulas for energy, focus, sleep, stress, immune support, and more. Our discussion today focuses on the GABAergic system, the parasympathetic system, and maladaptive responses to stress. We explore the importance of GABA and its interaction with progesterone, looking at the impact of stress, lifestyle, alcohol, and benzodiazepines on GABA health. Dr Sherr also explains the role of methylene blue and shares his insights on supplements that support GABA. This insightful show is the first in a series of valuable and informative podcasts with Dr. Sherr. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Sherr describes the autonomic nervous system, highlighting the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) systems. The two major types of GABA receptors, GABA A and GABA B, and their roles in the brain How GABA calms the firing of neurons and regulates information processing The link between GABA deficiency and conditions like depression, anxiety, and insomnia How progesterone increases GABA tone and leads to better sleep Why women need to support the GABA system during perimenopause and menopause Lifestyle strategies to support the GABA system How most GABA supplements are too large to cross the blood-brain barrier Why GABA supplements can work for those who have leaky gut or brain How alcohol negatively impacts the GABA system How methylene blue enhances mitochondrial function Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr Dr. Scott Sherr on Instagram Home Hope Troscriptions Troscriptions on Instagram
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 427 Skin Aging Myths, Collagen Loss & Pro-Aging Strategies with Dr. Elizabeth Chance

    Ep. 427 Skin Aging Myths, Collagen Loss & Pro-Aging Strategies with Dr. Elizabeth Chance
    Jan 1 2025
    I am thrilled today to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Chance, who is double board-certified as a facial plastic surgeon and a reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Chance has dedicated her career to the art and science of esthetic surgery. In our conversation today, we dive into skin aging and reframe the aging process. We explain how we lose 30% of our collagen in the first five years of menopause and an added 2.1% in each following year. We explore the impact of supplements and collagen peptides, looking at the listener concerns, like scar revisions, under-eye wrinkles, neck laxity, and topical skincare, and the benefits of estrogen-specific interventions like neuromodulators, hyaluronic acid biostimulants, and resurfacing lasers. You will love this enlightening conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Chance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Skin changes that occur during menopause Why early preventative measures are essential How genetics and ethnicity impact skin aging What are the benefits of collagen supplements? Dr. Chance outlines her approach to treating old scars and discusses the complexities of treating under-eye wrinkles How antioxidants, retinoids, and sunscreen help maintain skin quality How minimally invasive treatments improve skin laxity The importance of continuing skincare down to the neck and chest The benefits of topical estrogen in postmenopausal and perimenopausal skincare How to determine the depth and know which areas to avoid with CO2 laser treatments The importance of setting realistic expectations for treatment outcomes Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Chance On her website Instagram
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    58 mins

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