On today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Ryan Monahan of The Mindful Nutrivore about getting a diagnosis, his approach to health, and how to get the most out of every day.
Episode Highlights:
- 8:50 - Ryan has Hashimoto's and it took more than a decade for him to get diagnosed.
- 11:06 - Ryan was in a band for a long time, and in college they began to be courted by record labels.
- 13:13 - Ryan didn't get diagnosed with Hashimoto's until he was 28, and it began a major paradigm shift for him in terms of his lifestyle and diet.
- 16:40 - When he was diagnosed, he got lucky and saw a doctor who did a full blood workup so that he could see exactly what was going on.
- 18:38 - Ryan thought the way he was feeling was just his "normal."
- 21:20 - The thyroid is the master regulator for our metabolism, and is also the thermostat for the body and regulates body temperature.
- 22:35 - Hypothyroidism can manifest as chronic fatigue syndrome, because when the thyroid slows down everything else in your body slows down.
- 23:51 - Everyone with hypothyroidism is different, but nutrient deficiencies are nearly universal across those with the diagnosis.
- 25:21 - Seafood is a good source of iodine to help with deficiencies, as well as kelp and other forms of seaweed.
- 27:00 - The symptoms of hyperthyroidism are the mirror image of hypothyroidism, and taking too much of your medication can cause this reversal.
- 30:29 - Micronutrient deficiencies can manifest in multiple different ways, including fluctuating body weight, skin issues, or neurological issues like anxiety and depression.
- 32:45 - It's unusual for Ryan to see someone who has hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's who doesn't have issues with gut function.
- 38:32 - A lot of health issues go back to the fundamental issue of inflammation.
- 40:34 - Inflammation is essential to being alive, but when it gets out of control it can be harmful.
- 41:48 - Auto-immunity happens when there is too much inflammation in the body.
- 44:05 - CBD can help the body to heal in many different ways.
- 46:15 - There are cannibidiol receptors all over the body, and as there is more research done on CBD there is evidence that it is possible to be CBD deficient.
- 48:05 - When putting patients on an anti-inflammatory diet, Ryan starts with the "low-hanging fruit" and has clients remove gluten, dairy, soy, and alcohol from their diets first.
- 52:05 - Ryan tries to set aside 20-30 minutes every day for some light exercise.
- 53:07 - Ryan practices mindfulness daily.
3 Key Points:
- The thyroid gland controls many of the vital functions of the body.
- Inflammation is an essential function of the body, but when it gets out of control it can be harmful.
- While research is currently limited, it has been found through practice that CBD can be helpful in managing many different health conditions.
Tweetable Quotes:
- "Symptoms may be common, but that doesn't mean they're normal." - Ryan Monahan
- "Being healthy doesn't have to be complicated." - Ryan Monahan
- "You just need to do what you can today, and if you can just improve yourself by one percent a day, mentally, spiritually, and physically, then by the end of the year you're a completely changed person." - Ryan Monahan
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