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• 47: Tired, Bloated & Still Told You're Fine? – The Truth About Thyroid Testing with Dr. Amie Hornaman

  In this episode of Made for Health, host Erin is joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid Fixer, for a candid and empowering conversation about thyroid health, hormone balance, and personalized healing.Dr. Hornaman shares her powerful personal story of being a high-performing athlete whose life was derailed by a misdiagnosed thyroid condition—an experience that ultimately inspired her to become one of today’s leading voices in thyroid education. Together, she and Erin explore the real challenges of diagnosing and treating thyroid dysfunction, the crucial role of nutrition (especially protein), and why muscle maintenance matters deeply for women’s hormone health.They also dive into emerging therapies, why standard lab ranges aren’t always enough, and how to find practitioners who will listen, test thoroughly, and treat root causes—not just symptoms.Show Highlights:✅ Dr. Hornaman’s journey from frustrated patient to expert practitioner✅ Why so many thyroid conditions go undiagnosed or undertreated✅ The role of nutrition, especially protein, in thyroid and hormone balance✅ How muscle mass impacts metabolism, energy, and hormone function✅ Why one-size-fits-all treatments don’t work for thyroid health✅ The promise of new therapies and testing approaches✅ How to find and work with providers who truly understand thyroid dysfunctionSome Questions We Explore:✅ Why is hypothyroidism often missed in women—even with lab testing?✅ What’s the connection between protein, muscle, and thyroid function?✅ How can you advocate for yourself if your labs say “normal” but you feel awful?✅ What new tools and treatments are available today?In This Episode, You Will Learn:✅ How to recognize and address the hidden signs of thyroid dysfunction✅ What a personalized approach to thyroid and hormone health really looks like✅ How to use nutrition, strength, and mindset to reclaim your energy✅ Where to go for trusted resources and supportResources & Links:🌐 Dr. Amie Hornaman – The Thyroid Fixer: dramiehornaman.com🎙️ The Thyroid Fixer Podcast: Listen Here📘 Free Thyroid Fixer Guide: Download Here🌐 Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com📺 YouTube – Richmond Functional Medicine: Watch Here🎧 Closing Call to Action:👉 If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normal, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Made for Health, share with someone struggling with hormone issues, and check out Dr. Amie’s free resources to get started on your thyroid healing journey.

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• 46: Your Labs Are ‘Normal’—But Are You Healthy? – The Truth About Optimal Ranges with Dr. Aaron Hartman

  In this mini-episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman explains the crucial difference between “normal” and “optimal” lab values—a distinction that can make or break your long-term health strategy. While conventional lab ranges may label your results as “normal,” they often overlook early signs of dysfunction.Dr. Hartman dives into key health markers including glucose, liver enzymes, white blood cells, cholesterol, and thyroid function, showing how striving for optimal values can offer earlier, more effective paths to prevention and wellness.Listeners are encouraged to take a proactive approach to lab interpretation, engage with their healthcare providers, and even consider AI-supported tools to better understand their numbers—always in collaboration with medical guidance.Show Highlights:✅ Why “normal” isn’t always healthy✅ Optimal lab ranges for glucose, thyroid, WBCs, and more✅ How standard lab reference ranges are created—and why they may mislead✅ Early signs of imbalance to catch before symptoms appear✅ How to talk to your doctor about deeper lab analysis✅ Using AI tools as a guide—not a diagnosisIn This Episode, You Will Learn:✅ The difference between population averages and personalized optimal health✅ The key markers Dr. Hartman reviews closely in functional medicine✅ What to do when your labs are “normal,” but you still feel off✅ The power of curiosity, data, and advocacy in modern healthResources & Links:🌐 Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com🌐 LinkedIn – Dr. Aaron Hartman: Connect Here📺 YouTube – Richmond Functional Medicine: Watch Here🎧 Closing Call to Action:👉 Want more clarity on your labs? Subscribe to Made for Health, send your lab-related questions for future episodes, and empower yourself with real data-driven wellness.

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• 45: Can Ancient Medicine Heal Modern Illness? – Transformative Insights from TCM with Maegan Hodge

  In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman is joined by Maegan Hodge, licensed acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, for a rich exploration of how ancient healing practices can inform and elevate modern healthcare.Maegan shares her personal journey into the world of TCM and explains how its foundational principles—such as body constitution types, warming vs. cooling foods, and the central role of gut health—offer profound tools for understanding and treating chronic conditions, nervous system dysregulation, and more.Together, they discuss how acupuncture and Chinese herbal wisdom can complement functional medicine, bridging the gap between traditional healing and modern science. This episode invites listeners to look beyond symptom treatment and embrace a more holistic, individualized approach to wellness.Show Highlights:✅ Maegan’s journey into TCM and how it transformed her health perspective✅ The Five Element and body constitution frameworks in Chinese medicine✅ Why gut health is foundational in both Eastern and Western paradigms✅ The significance of warming vs. cooling foods in regulating energy and digestion✅ Acupuncture's role in regulating the nervous system and promoting resilience✅ How ancient diagnostic tools remain relevant in modern healthcare✅ Real-life insights on blending TCM with functional and integrative medicineSome Questions We Explore:✅ How does traditional Chinese medicine define health and imbalance?✅ What can warming and cooling foods teach us about personalized nutrition?✅ How can acupuncture support mental and emotional well-being?✅ Why is gut health considered the center of vitality in TCM?In This Episode, You Will Learn:✅ How to understand your body through the lens of TCM constitutions✅ What ancient Eastern practices can offer to today’s chronic health challenges✅ How acupuncture works with the nervous system and promotes healing✅ Practical ways to begin integrating TCM into your wellness routineResources & Links::🌐 LinkedIn – Maegan Hodge:Connect Here🌐 Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine:richmondfunctionalmedicine.com🌐 LinkedIn – Aaron Hartman, MD:Connect Here📺 YouTube – Richmond Functional Medicine:Watch Here

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• 44: Feeling Off but Labs Are 'Normal'? – The Best Tests Your Doctor Isn’t Running with Dr. Aaron Hartman

  In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman shines a light on several essential—but often overlooked—lab tests that can provide powerful insights into your health. From omega-3 fatty acid levels to hs-CRP (high sensitivity C-reactive protein) and vitamin D, these tests are key to understanding inflammation, heart health, and immune resilience—yet they’re rarely part of standard checkups.Dr. Hartman explains what each of these markers reveals, how deficiencies or imbalances affect long-term health, and why they deserve more attention in preventive care. He also highlights additional tests like vitamin B-12, folic acid, and homocysteine, which can help detect nutritional gaps and cardiovascular risk factors that often go unnoticed.This episode empowers listeners to take a proactive role in their wellness journey by encouraging meaningful conversations with their healthcare providers and staying curious about their own biology.Show Highlights:✅ What omega-3 levels reveal about inflammation and brain health✅ The importance of hs-CRP in detecting silent inflammation and cardiovascular risk✅ Why vitamin D is essential for immune function and chronic disease prevention✅ The link between B-12, folic acid, homocysteine, and heart/mood health✅ How these tests can uncover root causes of fatigue, mood issues, and brain fog✅ Questions to ask your doctor to advocate for smarter testing✅ A call for listener-submitted questions and future episode ideasSome Questions We Explore:✅ Why aren’t these tests part of routine checkups?✅ What do optimal—not just “normal”—levels look like?✅ How can nutritional testing help personalize your wellness plan?✅ What should you do if your doctor won’t order these labs?In This Episode, You Will Learn:✅ How to identify and correct hidden nutrient deficiencies✅ Which markers provide a deeper look at inflammation and cardiovascular risk✅ What steps you can take today to become your own health advocate✅ How to prepare for your next doctor visit with empowered questionsResources & Links:🌐 Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com🌐 LinkedIn – Aaron Hartman, MD: Connect Here📺 YouTube – Richmond Functional Medicine: Watch Here🎧 Closing Call to Action:👉 Don’t wait for symptoms to take action—start advocating for your health today. Subscribe to Made for Health, share this episode with someone who needs it, and send in your questions or test-related topics for an upcoming Q&A!

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• 43: Is It Really Fibromyalgia, MS, or Chronic Fatigue? – What Doctors Overlook with Dr. Richard Horowitz

  In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman is joined by internationally renowned Lyme disease expert Dr. Richard Horowitz, who shares insights from his 35+ years of experience treating over 13,000 patients with chronic Lyme disease and complex chronic illnesses.Dr. Horowitz unpacks the 16-point treatment model he developed to address the multifactorial nature of chronic disease—including infections, inflammation, environmental toxins, mitochondrial dysfunction, and immune dysregulation. He explores how chronic Lyme overlaps with long COVID, mold illness, and autoimmune conditions, and emphasizes the importance of personalized, root-cause approaches to healing.This eye-opening episode also addresses the medical and political challenges faced by Lyme patients and practitioners, the need for systemic change, and how advocacy and collaboration can help reshape the future of chronic care.Show Highlights:✅ What makes chronic Lyme disease so difficult to diagnose and treat✅ Dr. Horowitz’s 16-point model and why it’s transforming chronic illness care✅ The intersection of Lyme, long COVID, and other systemic health conditions✅ How toxins, infections, and inflammation fuel long-term illness✅ The political and institutional barriers to better care and research✅ Real-world patient stories that highlight hope and healing✅ Where patients and practitioners can access further education and supportSome Questions We Explore:✅ Why are so many patients misdiagnosed—or not diagnosed at all?✅ How can chronic Lyme mimic other diseases like fibromyalgia or MS?✅ What’s the role of mitochondrial health and detoxification in recovery?✅ How do we move from symptom management to root-cause resolution?In This Episode, You Will Learn:✅ What a truly integrative, systems-based approach to chronic illness looks like✅ How to use Dr. Horowitz’s model to guide testing, diagnosis, and treatment✅ Why collaboration between conventional and functional medicine is crucial✅ How to advocate for better awareness, resources, and policy changeResources & Links:🌐 Dr. Richard Horowitz – Official Website: cangetbetter.com📘 Book – Why Can’t I Get Better? by Dr. Richard Horowitz📘 Book – How Can I Get Better? by Dr. Richard Horowitz🌐 Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com🌐 LinkedIn – Dr. Aaron Hartman: Connect Here📺 YouTube – Richmond Functional Medicine: Watch Here🎧 Closing Call to Action:👉 Whether you're navigating chronic Lyme, mold illness, long COVID, or other mystery symptoms—this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe to Made for Health, share with someone who needs hope, and submit your questions for an upcoming chronic illness Q&A.

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