Episode #422 with Dr. Amie Hornaman on all things THYROID

<p>Today I had a super fun chat with my new friend Amie Hornaman on all things thyroid!  I love chatting with like minded individuals who are on a mission to help us all GET HEALTHY and realize we can take ownership of our health to improve the aging process!  As I say daily, I am on a mission to live my best life in my second half of living life!  Somehow I turn 5-0 this November 5th, after being “35” for 15 years!  As I reach this new age, I am going to e sharing my thoughts and lessons learned with you as well – as we know that life is not a race, it is a journey!</p> <p><strong>AMIE’S PASSION, PURPOSE AND MISSION:  What is your WHY?</strong></p> <p>I'm on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back using scientific elements of nutrition and functional medicine. After my own experience of insufferable symptoms, gaining 20+ lbs. while prepping for a figure competition followed by misdiagnoses and improper treatment, I set out to help others who I KNEW were going through the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical roller coaster.</p> <p><strong>Amie Hornaman DCN, MsN, CFMP</strong> is a leading certified functional-medicine expert on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back using scientific elements of nutrition and functional medicine. After her own experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper treatment, Amie set out to help others who she KNEW were going through the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical roller coaster.</p> <p>She consults people around the world via telehealth/virtual appointments beginning with in depth 90- minute consultations addressing everything from lab values to nutrition to lifestyle. She specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems.</p> <p>With a focus on optimizing thyroid