The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help

Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. (IG: @thepaleomom) is the creator of the award-winning blog The Paleo Mom, cohost of the top-rated and syndicated The Paleo View podcast, and New York Times bestselling author of four books: the most comprehensive paleo guidebook to date, Paleo Principles; the definitive Autoimmune Protocol guidebook, The Paleo Approach; and two AIP cookbooks, The Paleo Approach Cookbook and The Healing Kitchen. In this episode, we discuss: What is a thyroid gland? The difference between hyper and hypothyroid diseases Hashimoto’s is the most common of all autoimmune diseases Pregnancy complications are higher in women with hypothyroidism Understanding the link between immune function, diet, and lifestyle Why taking a more comprehensive & holistic approach is essential What is the autoimmune protocol (AIP)? Lab ranges vs. functional ranges for thyroid hormone levels Importance of advocating for a full thyroid panel The role of a functional medicine specialist Sarah’s 3 1/2 year journey to being sym