Suspecting thyroid problems? Taking a thyroid test is the first thing that needs to be done. But with a whole lot of confusion about what thyroid test to take and what the results mean, it’s important to understand the basics of thyroid testing. While TSH is the common test for diagnosing hypothyroidism, there are cases when this result will fail to reflect many underlying thyroid problems. In this episode, Dr. Amie Hornaman discusses why it’s important to go beyond the TSH test and take a more comprehensive look at your thyroid health. We talk about tests like Total T3 and Reverse T3 which can help get an accurate picture of your thyroid status. We also cover what “normal” labs look like versus “optimal” labs and what factors can contribute to raised Reverse T3 levels. Make sure to tune in for answers to all your questions about thyroid testing and how it can help diagnose underlying health issues. We hope that this episode helps shed light on the importance of getting the right tests done and provides you with the knowledge needed to take control of your thyroid health. ***About the Guest***Dr. Amie Hornaman, a.k.a The Thyroid-Fixer, is a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back using her proprietary transformational program: The FIX Method. She is also the founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization.  After her own experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper treatment, Dr. 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.   She grabs your hand, gives you answers about your health that no one has told you and gives you the actual tools and personalized treatment to fix you. What makes her program unique is the extra support and accessibility that you can’t find anywhere else. That’s the transformational journey. With a focus on optimizing thyroid and hormone function, and thus optimizing her patients, Dr. Amie looks at you as a unique individual and not JUST a lab value. She examines all factors that tie into thyroid dysfunction and thyroid symptoms and FIXES you to give you your life back. Connect with Amie:Instagram: @dramiehornaman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition Youtube: https://youtube.com/dramiehornaman  Website: dramiehornaman.com*** KNOW MORE AT ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/ ***Book a call with Dr. Anshul Gupta ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/work-with-me/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anshulguptamdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/anshulguptamd