Hormone replacement is not usually life or death, except in the cases of the thyroid and adrenals. Thyroid disease has tripled in the last few decades, and thyroid medication is consistently among the top three most prescribed medicines in the world. At the same time, many women find themselves with adrenal insufficiency due to a workaholic lifestyle and burnout. Today, I’m joined by the most prolific writer that I know, naturopathic physician Dr. Alan Christianson. Dr. Christianson has written many books on hard topics like adrenal glands, thyroid glands, and metabolism, and I’ve learned a lot from him and his deep expertise. In this conversation, we talk about the problem with how most doctors test for thyroid issues, natural versus synthetic thyroid, whether you should supplement with iodine at home, the best way to test cortisol, why your cortisol slope matters, how to keep your blood sugar stable with resistant starches, and a lot more. This was one of my favorite interviews so far, and I know you’ll learn a lot from the conversation!   About Dr. Alan Christianson Dr. Alan Christianson is a New York Times Bestselling Author and a Phoenix, Arizona-based Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He is the author of the Adrenal Reset Diet, the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Thyroid Disease, and The Metabolism Reset Diet.Dr. Christianson was a member of the premier class of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) graduating in 1996. He has been actively practicing in Scottsdale ever since.   Highlights The problem with the standard practice of testing TSH alone Thyroid antibodies are the earliest indicators that can show up years before thyroid disease manifests Clearing up misconceptions about natural versus synthetic thyroid Why recalls happen a lot for thyroid medications The relationship between iodine and thyroid disease How the Thyroid Reset Diet can help you to reverse thyroid disease What is your cortisol slope and why does it matter? The best way to test cortisol How to get started with burnout recovery Why you shouldn’t buy into the “pregnenolone steal” myth The higher goal is to keep your blood sugar stable How resistant starches work and common examples We don’t need to be afraid of white potatoes, rice, and beans   Connect with Dr. Alan Christianson Website: DrChristianson.com https://www.drchristianson.com/ Books https://shop.drchristianson.com/collections/books-multimedia/ Instagram | @DrAlanChristianson https://www.instagram.com/dralanchristianson/   Resources Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/     Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.