Understanding the Link Between Blood Sugar and Thyroid Health | Dr Ben Galyardt Ep 101

Let's Talk Thyroid

We often hear terms like blood sugar, insulin resistance, diabetes but what has this got to do with thyroid health? In this episode Dr Ben Galyardt helps to unravel the connection to your health - more than just thyroid health.
We cover a wide range of topics connected to blood sugar regulation - much more than just thyroid related!
Here are some of the topics we cover:

• Blood sugar basics and the connection to thyroid health
• Thyroid health is much more than about the thyroid gland
• Blood sugar and autoimmune diseases generally
• How blood sugar spikes damage the thyroid gland
• How to test your blood sugar- glucose finger prick tests and Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
• The dangers of low blood sugar for someone with Hashimoto's
• Foods that can be problematic - even 'healthy' ones.
• Inflammation, fluid retention, weight gain and loss.
• Hormonal issues
• Metformin & Berberine.
• Exercise impacts on blood sugar
• Stress impacts on blood sugar
• Brain health connection
• Leaky gut
• Dietary considerations.

Links referred to in the show:
Dr Galyardt's FREE book: Blood Sugar doesn't lie!
Australia CGM links: https://www.freestylelibre.com.au
https://www.vively.com.au/
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Dr Ben Galyardt, D.C. is the Founder and CEO of F8 Well Centers, and The Galyardt Method. He is also a world recognized speaker in Neurofeedback and Brain Regeneration. After successfully treating thousands of patients in his Colorado office he decided to bring his Galyardt Method to other parts of the country by opening satellite offices. He now leads and teaches his Galyardt Method to all of our new doctors across the country while also working one on with patients.

Dr. Galyardt’s Board Certifications, Degrees and Training include:

• Board Certified in Integrative Medicine
• Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner
• International College Applied Kinesiology (AK)
• Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) Certification
• Trigenics Practitioner
• Certified by the American Functional Institute in Functional Neurology
• Advanced Muscle Integration Technique (AMIT)
• Autonomic Response Testing (ART) by Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt
• Bachelors from Syracuse University in Health and Exercise Science
• Graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas
• CEO and Founder of F8 Well Centers in Fort Collins Colorado and Tennessee

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Chapter

1. Understanding the Link Between Blood Sugar and Thyroid Health | Dr Ben Galyardt Ep 101 (00:00:00)

2. Blood Sugar and Thyroid Health (00:00:01)

3. Blood Sugar and Autoimmune Diseases (00:13:39)

4. Damage to the thyroid gland (00:19:33)

5. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (00:26:03)

6. Gluten free foods can spike blood sugar (00:29:32)

7. The Importance of Stabilizing Blood Sugar (00:33:49)

8. Problem with paleo and blood sugar (00:35:30)

9. Puffy, weight, hormonal issues (00:36:50)

10. Metformin, Berberine discussion (00:42:35)

11. Managing Blood Sugar With Exercise & Supplements (00:44:52)

12. How exercise can help with blood sugar regulation (00:48:07)

13. Brain, leaky gut connection (00:52:00)

14. Dr Galyardts FREE book on blood sugar (00:56:24)

15. KISS Thyroid Coaching Questions (01:01:35)

16. Blood Sugar Monitoring and Dietary Changes (01:02:42)