Dr. Amie Hornaman, PhD is a Clinical Nutritionist also known as the Thyroid Fixer. As founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, her goal is to optimize the health of thyroid patients around the world.   Dr. Hornaman joins Dr. Trevor Cates to discuss why Hashimoto’s is found more frequently in women yet often remains undiagnosed. She also explains how to find a doctor who will listen to your symptoms and thoroughly test you, and debunks the myth that hormone replacement therapy causes breast cancer.   Takeaways:  [3:14] About 12 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Hashimoto’s (95% are women), and an estimated 6 million people have symptoms but are undiagnosed [4:05] Why lower testosterone and increased stress can cause more thyroid conditions in women [5:59] Why lack of thorough testing leads so many cases of Hashimoto’s to remain undiagnosed [8:55] Common mood-related indicators of Hashimoto’s, including depression and apathy [10:07] How to find a doctor who will listen to your symptoms and test you thoroughly  [13:41] Busting the myth of estrogen or hormone replacement therapy causing breast cancer [16:08] Lifestyle changes to support and encourage a healthier thyroid [20:00] Nutrients, supplements and natural remedies that can improve thyroid health - and why you may not need as many supplements as you think [23:20] Improving quality of life and taking back your power by restoring your thyroid   Mentioned in This Episode:  Hormones, Health and Harmony docuseries Dr. Amie Hornaman’s website https://dramiehornaman.com/ Thyroid Fixer podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3iyP8TBLohPtjGqOn8yD4L Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/ Private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie   Memorable Takeaways:   “Many people are walking around with the symptoms of a thyroid condition, but they’re being told they’re normal and that everything is fine.”   “If your doctor says no to testing, it’s time to get a new doctor.”   “When I see a patient optimize, I see a strong, powerful woman that can do anything she wants to do, and nothing is gonna hold her back.”   Podcast Disclaimer:  https://resources.thespadr.com/the-womans-doctor/#disclaimer