
A Thyroid Masterclass with Taylor Morgan Christie, PA-C
03/26/24 • 37 min
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Taylor Morgan Christie is a board-certified Physician Assistant, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and she’s double board certified in functional medicine through IFM and IFNA. So, it should come to no surprise that she can basically riff on any topic we throw at her. However, she has a special passion for treating thyroid disorders and helping her patients find whole wellness. She’s spent over a decade studying and mastering her clinical approach and today we learn all about it.
On today’s episode, we talk all things thyroid with Taylor Morgan Christie, PA-C. Thyroid physiology, symptoms, medications, supplements, nutrition, labs, and more! Truly a masterclass for anyone suffering from thyroid disorders or clinicians not sure where to start.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:00 Meet Taylor Morgan Christie and hear about her journey
- 10:35 Recognizing thyroid symptoms
- 12:20 Thyroid testing 101 - “normal” vs. optimal and timing med dosing
- 18:35 Choosing thyroid medications
- 23:04 Reverse T3 interventions
- 24:50 Proper absorption of thyroid medications
- 26:30 Nutrition and the thyroid
- 29:30 After optimizing - when to re-test labs?
- 34:05 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
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Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
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And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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Taylor Morgan Christie is a board-certified Physician Assistant, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and she’s double board certified in functional medicine through IFM and IFNA. So, it should come to no surprise that she can basically riff on any topic we throw at her. However, she has a special passion for treating thyroid disorders and helping her patients find whole wellness. She’s spent over a decade studying and mastering her clinical approach and today we learn all about it.
On today’s episode, we talk all things thyroid with Taylor Morgan Christie, PA-C. Thyroid physiology, symptoms, medications, supplements, nutrition, labs, and more! Truly a masterclass for anyone suffering from thyroid disorders or clinicians not sure where to start.
Today on The Lab Report:
- 5:00 Meet Taylor Morgan Christie and hear about her journey
- 10:35 Recognizing thyroid symptoms
- 12:20 Thyroid testing 101 - “normal” vs. optimal and timing med dosing
- 18:35 Choosing thyroid medications
- 23:04 Reverse T3 interventions
- 24:50 Proper absorption of thyroid medications
- 26:30 Nutrition and the thyroid
- 29:30 After optimizing - when to re-test labs?
- 34:05 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Genova Connect **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase**
Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
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And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
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