Welcome to another episode of the Dr. Lo Radio Show! I really enjoyed recording this episode, and I think you will enjoy it as well.    Today I am chatting with repeat guest, Dr. Alan Christianson, all about the thyroid! We talk a lot about lab testing but we also discuss all of the misconceptions about iodine - especially iodine in our food. Dr. Christianson shares various nutrients that help with thyroid function and how you can change your diet in order to heal your thyroid.    If you experience symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, irregular periods, hair loss, constipation, you may be dealing with a thyroid problem.     If your doctor has ever told you that you’ll never get off thyroid medication, this is a must listen for you!  Your thyroid can heal!   If you are listening to this episode and you or someone you know are navigating through thyroid issues, I would be more than happy to support you in the journey! Feel free to reach out to me to continue this conversation: @doctor_lo I hope you enjoy and learn something new from this episode!  We Discuss:   {6:24} Dr. Christianson’s latest venture - The American College of Thyroidology    {12:30} How proper iodine regulation impacts the thyroid gland {13:30) More on iodine and how the body stores and uses the micronutrient  {18:52} Some truths about iodized salt  {33:54} Foods that contain the most iodine in the American diet {41:42} Ways that the thyroid effects sex hormones in the body  {46:10} How the thyroid may be impacted by contracting COVID  {47:58} A little bit about Dr. Christianson’s new book: The Thyroid Reset  {51:44} How lab results are impacted by a woman’s menstrual cycle     And so much more!  Links Mentioned: PaleoValley Organ Complex (Get 15% off with my code: DRLO) https://paleovalley.com/store/grass-fed-organ-complex#scroll-buynow Dr. Christianson’s New Book: The Thyroid Reset Diet  https://www.amazon.com/Thyroid-Reset-Diet-Hypothyroidism-Iodine-Balancing-ebook/dp/B087B4CD4H About The Guest:  Dr. Alan Christianson is a Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid function, adrenal health, and metabolism. He has been actively practicing in Scottsdale since 1996 and is the founding physician behind Integrative Health. He is a NY Times bestselling author whose books include The Metabolism Reset Diet, The Adrenal Reset Diet, and the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Thyroid Disease. Dr. Christianson regularly appears on national media like Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. Follow me on social media for fertility tips, daily life, and more!  - Instagram: @doctor_lo: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_lo/ - Facebook: Dr. Lauren Noel: https://www.facebook.com/DrLoNoel/ - Shine Instagram: Shine Natural Medicine: http://www.instagram.com/shinenaturalmedicine - My Golden Eggs Fertility: https://www.goldeneggsfertility.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!