Today we have one of my favorite doctors in the world on the podcast, and I'll tell you why. After seeing doctor after doctor and not getting any answers, Dr. Christianson diagnosed my thyroid condition. I've been a patient of his ever since and he's done so much to improve my health.
Dr. Christianson's expertise is naturopathic endocrinology and he focuses on thyroid function, adrenal health, and metabolism. He's also the founding physician behind Integrative Health, a clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. He's also a New York Times best-selling author whose books include the recent Metabolism Reset Diet, The Adrenal Reset Diet, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease (links to those below).
(Fun fact: Dr. Christianson is also competitive mountain unicyclist! Not too many people can say that!)
On to the episode…
Episode Highlights: Metabolism Reset Diet
Dr. Christianson's own struggle with being overweight as a child
Three "dials" that turn health off or on
Unexpected effects dieting can have on the body over time
What "leaky liver" is and how to know if you have it
Reasons the incidence of liver disease is rising
Why Dr. Christianson thinks iodine deficiency isn't as big of a factor in thyroid disease as some people think
How losing inches around the waist is more important than pounds overall
The ideal length of time to work on weight loss
Health benefits to losing even a small amount of weight
The surprising reason he doesn't recommend exercising when trying to lose weight
An important health marker we should all test at home
Benefits of sulforaphanes and how to get them in your diet
A simple change to make for healthier sleep
Dr. Christianson's take on the ketogenic diet
And more!
Episode Quotables
"Imagine a diet that was wild-caught fresh salmon, wild-picked blueberries, greens, the healthiest foods imaginable. Well, that's what bears eat to gain weight and hibernate."
"Weight loss is something that in the best of circumstances is unnatural for the body and is a bit of a strain."
Resources We Mention
DrChristianson.com
How to Grow Broccoli Sprouts (& Why We All Should)
Sulforaphane Benefits: How It Slows Aging, Fights Cancer & More
The Encyclopedia [Textbook] of Natural Medicine, Third Edition
Cosmos by Carl Sagan
Books by Dr. Christianson
The Metabolism Reset Diet: Repair Your Liver, Stop Storing Fat, and Lose Weight Naturally
The Adrenal Reset Diet: Strategically Cycl
