#105 How to treat PCOS, Synthroid for Hypothyroidism, and does taking birth control pills regulate your period? With Dr. Brooke Kalancick

Welcome back to another episode of the Waist Away podcast! Today’s guest is Dr. Brooke Kalanick. She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and functional medicine practitioner, and author of a book titled Hangry that she wrote with Sarah Fragoso. She also co-hosts a podcast with Sarah called The Sarah and Dr. Brooke Show. Dr. Brooke's areas of expertise include female health, hypothyroidism, and autoimmunity with specialties in PCOS, Hashimoto’s, menopause and weight loss. Let's welcome her to the show. Enjoy! 

video version: https://youtu.be/stBavTPcu2o

Dr. Brooke's website: https://betterbydrbrooke.com/

Dr. Brooke's podcast: https://betterbydrbrooke.com/podcasts/ 

 

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Show Notes:

** (01:40) - What Dr. Brooke specializes in.

** (02:44) - Dr. Brooke's weight loss journey.

** (09:32) - The thyroid is the gas pedal of your metabolism.

** (15:07) - A day in the life our Dr. Brooke.

** (18:48) - Supplements that Dr. Brooke takes.

Q1 (19:45) - Is it possible for PCOS to clear up with age?

Q2 (23:49) - For hypothyroid, what do you consider to be a higher than normal level of TSH?

Q3 (26:00) - What tips do you have to clear up acne?

** (28:54) - Chantel talks about her wasp bite.

** (29:31) - Histamine explained.

** (31:52) - Histamine related foods. 

Q4 (34:55) - What are the best detoxes to do for your body?

** (39:20) - The salt water flush is gimmicky?

Q5 (39:55) - What's the best way to treat hyperthyroid?

** (42:37) - Synthroid. 

** (43:38) - How to stay connected with Dr. Brooke. 

 

 

***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***