Best Osteopathic Doctors Podcasts (2024)

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What She Eats to Stay Off Thyroid Medication 8:48

7h ago8:48

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My wife was able to use a combination of diet and lifestyle changes to get off of her T3 thyroid medication. She suffered from an unusual form of thyroid resistance due to an eating disorder in her teenage years which left her with metabolic damage, treatment-resistant depression, thyroid resistance, and the inability to lose weight. She had a comp…

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Episode 131: Dr. Brian Loveless, DO- Family Med and NMM! A rose by any other name. . . ? 48:29

4h ago48:29

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In this weeks episode we hightlight Brian Loveless one of the authors of the DO journal where he discusses important topics such as Osteopathic distinctiveness. In our interview he will discuss not only his role as Associate Professor of NMM/OMM at Western University and his position as Chief Medical Officer at WesternU Health, but why he thinks it…

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Use Thyroid Hormone CREAM Instead of Tabets & Capsules 8:41

18h ago8:41

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Have you ever wondered why you don’t hear much about thyroid hormone cream? Why is it that all other hormones exist in cream form including progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen?There really isn’t a good reason because the truth is, thyroid hormone cream is probably the single best way to take thyroid medication. It just so happens that not all …

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Episode 130: Dr. Richard Jadick, D.O. Hero MD? Born on the fourth of July? Marine, Navy Corpsman, Urologist and the toughest DO Alive! 39:53

11d ago39:53

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This week we are joined by Dr. Richard Jadick, author of the book “On Call In Hell” which chronicles his time as a physician in the navy, where he was awarded the Bronze Star with “Combat V” device for heroic valor after he saved many lives during the second battle of Fallujah. Dr. Jadick talks about his journey to osteopathic medicine starting wit…

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How to Measure Thyroid Weight Loss Accurately (STOP Using The Scale) 8:23

22d ago8:23

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Using a scale is one of the biggest mistakes you can make as a thyroid patient trying to lose weight. Why? Because it doesn’t accurately tell you how much fat you are losing or how much muscle you are gaining. And, for thyroid patients, this is a big problem because you should be trying to preserve muscle mass when you lose weight. How can you accu…

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Episode 129 : D.O. Myths and Misconceptions 1: Chad Toujague- Director Kiran Patel Institue: Why are there so many new Osteopathic Schools? 16:41

25d ago16:41

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In today’s we present our first in a series of myths and misconceptions episode about Osteopathic Medicine. Why are there so many new DO schools? There are many online comments and on blogs commenting on the reason why, over the past ten years, so many Osteopathic Schools have opened. Most of the reasons presented are unfounded and just plain untru…

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Episode 128: Pre-Med Highlight: Des Moines-COM: Interested in history and progress? The Second DO School! Dr. Angela Franklin, PhD - President and CEO 23:04

25d ago23:04

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On today’s episode, we interview Dr. Angela Franklin who is the President and CEO of Des Moines University. Des Moines University Medical and Health Sciences Division is home of the second osteopathic school to open up in the United States and the 15th largest medical school in the country. The dean, Angela Franklin, is a licensed clinical psycholo…

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Episode 127: OMED 2023- Meet the future of Osteopathic Medicine! 7:11

25d ago7:11

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Today's episode is short but powerful! Hear about the D.O. or DO not road trip to OMED in Orlando! We had the chance to spend time with the AOA and interview Osteopathic Medical Students from around the country! Their excitement is infectious! A special thanks to OnLineMedEd for allowing us to use their booth to conduct our interviews. For those of…

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The Low Magnesium Low Thyroid Connection (PROTECT Your Thyroid) 7:27

1M ago7:27

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Magnesium is incredibly important for thyroid function and, unfortunately, most thyroid patients aren’t getting enough. This is for 3 main reasons: 1. Thyroid dysfunction increases magnesium breakdown and excretion. In other words, thyroid problems promote the elimination of magnesium from your body. 2. Stress increases magnesium usage. Because thy…

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Supplements That INTERFERE With Levothyroxine (& other thyroid medication) 8:16

1M ago8:16

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Over 100 million people will fill a prescription for levothyroxine this year and most of them have no idea how many different things interfere with its function. This includes food, medications, and, yes, even supplements. Which is why I put together a list of supplements that can cause problems with thyroid medication. Are you taking any? 1. Bioti…

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Episode 126: Dr. Mylhan Myers, DO: Rural Family Medicine- Kicking it Old School. . . and delivering babies to boot! 51:25

1M ago51:25

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In today’s episode we will share with you an amazing rural family practice physician who represents the pinnacle of what all Osteopathic Physicians should strive to be. Dr. Mylhan Myers was born in southern Missouri in an “Osteopathic Family” with multiple members who attended A.T. Still University in Kirksville. Not surprisingly, with this backgro…

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What Doctors Get Wrong About NDT Thyroid Medication 9:26

2M ago9:26

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Millions of prescriptions of thyroid medication will be filled this year and the vast majority of them will be for levothyroxine.Of those millions, only about 10% or so will go to a class of thyroid medication called natural desiccated thyroid. Despite being only 10% of all prescriptions, thyroid patients have a clear preference for it. Not only do…

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Episode 125: Madison Salvitti and Ethan Kremer, MS-IV: Osteopathic Research in Italy? The Conference on Osteopathic Research and Knowledge is comming in June 2024! 50:49

2M ago50:49

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This week’s episode features two 4th year medical students Madison Salvitti and Ethan Kremer who will share with us their medical experience doing Osteopathic Research in Europe. The trip was facilitated by Dr. Jordan Keys, the Director of the Osteopathic Manipulation Center at NYIT-COM (episode 106). Madison and Ethan flew to Italy and spent 3 wee…

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6 Mistakes Thyroid Patients Make When Losing Weight (AVOID These) 13:07

2M ago13:07

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Despite what many of you may feel, it’s definitely possible to get to a normal weight if you have a thyroid problem. That doesn’t mean it’s easy, but it does mean it’s possible. In order to do that, though, you’ll want to avoid these mistakes. Mistake 1. Massive upfront calorie restriction. Calorie restriction in some form will be necessary to get …

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5 LIES About Hashimoto’s You Probably Believe 7:14

2M ago7:14

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There’s a lot of bad advice that gets thrown around out there for people who have Hashimoto’s. And, believe it or not, some of the worst offenders are doctors!If you have Hashimoto’s, make sure you aren’t falling for these lies: 1. Your TSH is "normal". The TSH is an accurate test for diagnosing thyroid disease but it’s not a great test for assessi…

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Glucomannan Makes Weight Loss Faster & Easier 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Glucomannan is a plant fiber that comes from konjac root and it has some special properties that can help you lose weight. Unlike other plant fibers (which are also healthy) it can absorb up to 100x its weight in water. This holding of water allows it to press against stretch receptors in your stomach which impacts appetite. But this is just one be…

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Episode 124: Crossover Episode: The Physician's Guide to Doctoring- is a DO and an MD interchangeable? I say thee nay! 29:03

2M ago29:03

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Dr. Bradley Block is an ENT physician (M.D.) who has a podcast to teach doctors "things they should have been learning while they were studying the Kreb's Cycle." Dr. Block reached out to us to discuss what Osteopathic Medicine is and what the differences between "Allopathic" or M.D. degrees and "Osteopathic" or D.O. degrees were. For those of you …

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What Your Nails Tell You About Your Thyroid Health 11:22

2M ago11:22

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One easy way to check the status of your overall health and the health of your thyroid is by simply looking at your nails. Because your nails grow slowly, and because they respond to stressors on the inside of your body, they represent a 6 month history of your overall health. It just so happens that they also give you valuable information about yo…

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20 Must Have Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroid Gifts (From $6 to $2,000) 12:50

3M ago12:50

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You can find the links to the products that I use and recommend below (some are affiliate links which means if you make a purchase using my link I will make a small commission):You can also find this information in text form here: https://www.restartmed.com/20-hypothyroid-hashimotos-gift-ideas/1. Theragun: https://amzn.to/49E19oX 2. FAR IR Heating …

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Episode 123: Bryce Piro, OMS III- Coffe Docs Co- Coffee, Osteopathy, Tiktok, and Coffee 24:27

3M ago24:27

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This week we are joined by Bryce Piro, a medical student at VCOM - Carolinas who started his own company while in medical school - CoffeeDocs Co. Bryce gives an inside view of his journey and what prompted his idea to start this company with his roommates. He will discuss the process behind making his idea a reality, including how he got started as…

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Why Every Thyroid Patients Needs Vitamin A, D, and K2 9:19

3M ago9:19

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These 3 simple vitamins can help support your thyroid in more ways than one and, based on data from NHANES, most people aren’t getting enough of them from their diet. Here’s how they work and why they are helpful: #1. The Pro-Thyroid Benefits of Vitamin AVitamin A helps with the production of thyroid hormones, protects your thyroid gland from autoi…

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6 Causes of Low T3 Every Thyroid Patient Should Be Aware Of 10:27

3M ago10:27

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All thyroid hormones are important for different reasons but if we are talking about pure power, T3 reigns supreme. Compared to other thyroid hormones, it’s about 100 times more active on the thyroid nuclear receptor which means that it does the majority of the heavy lifting. And because of its power, when T3 levels are low, you will feel T3. By my…

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Episode 122: Dr. Michael Foti, D.O.- IM- The stress, anxiety and depression of a young doctor and how he turned hardship into success! (plus Cafe Foti) 29:48

3M ago29:48

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This week, we are joined by Dr. Michael Foti, a dedicated physician who serves as a professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, bringing his expertise and passion for medical education to the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a recommendation from the esteemed Dr. John Gimpel, Michael brings a wealth of experience as both a …

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9 Surprising Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (DON’T Miss These!) 10:53

3M ago10:53

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Experiencing symptoms and not sure where they are coming from? It may just be your thyroid. Owing to the fact that just bout every cell in your body has a thyroid hormone receptor, the symptoms of hypothyroidism are vast. And while you may know about the more common symptoms, there are plenty that can easily get mixed if you don’t know what you are…

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Episode 121: Dr. Andrea Amalfitano, D.O. PhD Michigan State Dean and Bench Scientist, Could this be our smartest DO to date? 51:32

4M ago51:32

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Dr. Andrea Amalfitano is an osteopathic physician, has a PhD, is a pediatrician, geneticist, educator, patient advocate, virologist, dean . . . and so much more! In today's episode Dr. Amalfitano discusses his pathway to Osteopathic Medicine, from an immigrant family and a father who recommended medicine becuase. . . "doctors are never out of work!…

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How to Test For T2 Thyroid Hormone (Every Thyroid Patient Should Do This) 10:59

4M ago10:59

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T2 thyroid hormone is a potent thyroid hormone and the only thyroid hormone available over the counter. For this reason, many thyroid patients have asked me how they can test their T2 level to determine if they would benefit from a T2 supplement. And while commercially available tests are not available for T2 right now, we do have a way to estimate…

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These 4 Hormones Make Weight Loss EASY 12:03

4M ago12:03

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Which is more important for weight loss: hormones or calories? I would say, for most people, its hormones. This is because the majority of people are already pretty good about keeping an eye on their calories. And if calories were the problem, they would already have lost their weight. Both calories are hormones are important for regulating your we…

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Episode 120: Dr. Stella Rubina, D.O.- FP- Making a Difference in Palliative Care: Philosophies on living your best life and dying with dignity 42:05

4M ago42:05

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We are always flattered when we are approached by exemplary physicians who wish to share their story. On today’s episode we speak with Dr. Stella Rubina a physician who serves as Director of the Palliative Care Medicine Department at Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens. Dr. Rubina earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brooklyn College after wh…

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Episode 119: Dr. Joshua Lenchus, D.O. - From Community College to President (of the Florida Medical Association!) Oh, The places you'll go! 36:54

5M ago36:54

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This week we are joined by Dr. Josh Lenchus, who has been featured in the American Osteopathic Association’s “The DO” many times, most recently as the first DO to be elected as the president of the Florida Medical Association. While giving insight to his journey, Dr. Lenchus embodies a quote from the most recent article from “The DO” “You should ne…

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Decrease Hashimoto’s Risk by 22% With TWO Supplements 10:56

5M ago10:56

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Want an easy way to reduce your risk of developing all autoimmune diseases by up to 22%? One study of over 25,000 people showed that you could do this with just the use of two supplements taken every day: Fish oil and vitamin D.Link to study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8791065/Here are some takeaways from the study so that you can…

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Episode 118: The future of Osteopathy! How I got into medical school. . . D.O. or do not- There is no try! 54:45

5M ago54:45

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In this episode we interview four medical students who have been integral to the podcast over the past year. Meet Violet, Matt, Ben and Lilly. . . all future Osteopathic Physicians! Congratulations! For anyone who wants to hear an uplifting story or who is interested in following in their footsteps. . . . we are so proud of all four of them! (if yo…

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RAPIDLY Increase Your Vitamin D (The Best Method) 8:24

6M ago8:24

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Not having enough vitamin D increases your risk of developing unwanted symptoms like depression, fatigue, and muscle weakness but it also increases your risk of developing more serious consequences like diabetes, weight gain, and cancer. For these reasons, you should take your vitamin D level very seriously. But the question is: how can you rapidly…

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Episode 117: Dr. Adrian Woolley, D.O. -Director of Osteopathic Principals and Practice(OPP), Des Moines University COM 50:35

6M ago50:35

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Today we interview Dr. Adrian Woolley who is the current Director of Osteopathic Clinical Medicine at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMUCOM) . Dr. Wooley received her medical education from DMUCOM and completed her medical residency in Family Practice and OMM at the Des Moines General Osteopathic Hospital. Today she shares w…

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Supplements PROVEN To Lower Thyroid Antibodies 11:43

6M ago11:43

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It’s never normal to have elevated antibodies to portions of your thyroid gland floating around in your blood.The presence of these antibodies indicates that your own body may be trying to attack and destroy your thyroid gland and they are the hallmark of thyroid autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. And, unfortunate…

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Naturally Increase Thyroid Function by 20%+ (The Gut-Thyroid Connection) 10:21

6M ago10:21

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Want an easy way to naturally increase how well your thyroid is working by up to 20%? There’s a simple way to do it: by treating your gut. Your gut and thyroid are connected in several ways and if there’s a problem with one, you can guarantee there will be a problem with the other. There’s no scientific study to back my claim that treating your gut…

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Episode 116: Dr. Mary Doellman, D.O. - HOW DO YOU PICK YOUR ear, NOSE and throat specialty?? 46:54

6M ago46:54

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How flattering it is when amazing Osteopathic Physicians call US to be on the podcast! In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Mary S. Doellman, a board-certified otolaryngologist and allergy physician (ENT) with Phelps Health in Rolla, MO. As an active duty physician, she served as chief otolaryngologist in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, and as a staff otolary…

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Lose Weight Fast with Berberine (How to use it CORRECTLY) 7:05

7M ago7:05

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Berberine is one of the most powerful weight loss supplements out there because it acts on some of the most fundamental issues that precipitate weight gain. What makes it ideal is that it has a broad range of benefits, is well-tolerated, and can be used in conjunction with other weight loss supplements and medications. Here’s how it can help you lo…

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Episode 115: Dr. Vania Manipod, D.O. - Psychiatrist AND Editor of the DO?! INSANE that she can do it all! 41:41

7M ago41:41

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Today’s guest speaker is Dr. Vania Manipod. Dr. Manipod is a board-certified psychiatrist and graduate of Western University of Health sciences in Pamona California. She is the editor-in-chief of the DO, an amazing publication produced by practicing DOs and osteopathic students which contains artilcles written about medical school, government advoc…

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How DEHYDRATION Hurts Your Thyroid (Drink THIS much water every day to prevent it) 9:59

7M ago9:59

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Not drinking enough water? You may want to rethink that decision because dehydration has a negative impact on your thyroid! Not only is about 60% of your body made of water (making it essential for just about every cell and function), but your body also needs water to maintain the concentration of proteins in the bloodstream. States of dehydration …

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The BEST Hair Supplements Contain This Ingredient 9:52

7M ago9:52

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If you’re suffering from hair loss then there’s a high probability you’ve looked into hair supplements. But before you go out and purchase one, there’s something you need to know: there’s a secret ingredient that all of the best hair supplements contain and I’m going to share it with your right now. What’s the ingredient? It’s silicon. What’s crazy…

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Episode 114: Drs. Jill and Stephen Sisselman, D.O. - Primary Care Showdown! IM vs FP! Which one is for you? 51:18

7M ago51:18

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In today's episode, we tackle the question of . . . interested in primary care. . . should you do family practice or internal medicine? and what are the differences? To answer this question we called on Dr. Jill Sisselman, a board certified family practice doctor and her husband, Dr. Stephen who did a residency in internal medicine. The couple atte…

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This Hormone CONTROLS Your Metabolism (& It’s Easy To Get) 9:35

7M ago9:35

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If you are interested in losing weight or simply maintaining weight then you need to pay close attention to your basal metabolic rate. This rate controls how many calories you burn at rest and it’s the most important factor when it comes to your weight. The question is, can you do anything to augment your basal metabolic rate to improve how many ca…

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Episode 113: Dr. Robert Hasty, D.O. Dean of the NEW Orlando-COM! This DO is NO Mickey Mouse! 39:38

8M ago39:38

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In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Robert Hasty, Dean and Chief Academic Officer of OCOM. This is a new osteopathic medical school which is opening it's doors in August 2024, in Orlando, FL. Dr. Hasty speaks about what the school will offer including state of the art facilities, unique features of the curriculum and the incredible teaching st…

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The BEST Exercises For Your Thyroid (Do THESE & Avoid The Rest) 11:55

8M ago11:55

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Exercise is probably one of the best treatments for your thyroid that you aren’t taking advantage of. Don’t believe me? Here are just some of the benefits: 1. Higher free thyroid hormone levels. 2. Lower TSH level. 3. Faster weight loss. 4. Increased muscle mass and better muscle health overall. 5. Improved mood. 6. More consistent bowel movements.…

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Selenium: The BEST Treatment For Hashimoto’s & Graves’ 7:04

8M ago7:04

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Selenium may be one of the best and easiest ways to reduce thyroid antibodies if you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease. Selenium is a trace mineral that is necessary for the function of certain enzymes and proteins. One of the functions of selenium is to create glutathione which acts to protect the thyroid gland from oxidative stress.…

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Episode 112: Dr. Alan Yee, D.O. Can you have a better CV than Dr. Yee?! A "hybrid" Internist/Neurologist/ Stroke Specialist and NMM Practioner 51:49

8M ago51:49

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On today’s episode of DO or Do Not, we sit down with Dr. Alan Yee. an associate clinical professor and neurology associate program director at the UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Yee is a fellowship-trained critical care neurologist with clinical interests in osteopathic manipulative medicine and stroke recovery. Our conversation with Dr. Yee covers a…

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5 DAILY Supplements For Better Thyroid Health 9:05

8M ago9:05

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Taking the right supplements has the potential to dramatically improve your thyroid and either help it work better or prevent future problems from occurring. Whether you’re trying to optimize your thyroid function because you have an existing problem like hypothyroidism or because you just want to prevent a future thyroid problem from occurring, th…

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You’ve Been Lied To: Brazil Nuts & Selenium 8:19

8M ago8:19

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Yes, you’ve been lied to: brazil nuts are not the source of selenium that you’ve been led to believe! Yes, they are definitely the single best food source of selenium out there, but they have a few dirty little secrets that you should know about BEFORE you start eating them. These secrets are so impactful on their overall benefit that I think it of…

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Episode 111: Short Coat Crossover Episode- What is a D.O? D.O. or DO Not at the University of Iowa! 1:00:54

9M ago1:00:54

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Today's episode is a "Crossover Episode." The Short Coat Podcast is produced by students at the University of Iowa Carver School of Medicine. The podcast features a group of medical students who discuss different medical topics. Three years ago, Dr. Storch listened to an episode where Osteopathic Medicine was discussed and felt that there were some…

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6 Signs Your Thyroid Is Inflamed 8:57

9M ago8:57

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Your thyroid gland is the most important endocrine gland in your body (yes, I said it!) because it controls and regulates just about every cell in your body as well as just about every hormone in your body. It also happens to be sensitive to inflammation and if this happens, you will feel it. These are the most common signs of thyroid gland inflamm…

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