#34 with Guillermo Ruiz on Herbs, Thyroid health, and Anemia

Living in Arizona, the home of the Valley of the Sun, Dr. Guillermo Ruiz is breaking new barriers through the world of Naturopathic Medicine. With a specific specialty in thyroid disease, Dr. Ruiz explains why it may be harder for most people with thyroid issues to see progression in their journeys to health. Even with Guillermo’s extensive background knowledge and expertise, he stays true to his motto of self-training when helping others. “I don’t want to tell you what to do. I want to work with you and help you get to where you need to be.” In this episode of Meathead Hippie, an assortment of topics are covered, ranging from anemia, the benefits of iron and favorite herbs -- all the way to a little tangent of mutual love for Harry Potter. With so much helpful advice to offer, he finishes the episode with an insightful analogy on balancing life like it has its own personal Venn diagram. “The inside of the Venn diagram is true health. You need to take into consideration all of the circles in order for you to be the best version you can be.” It is no secret that Dr. Guillermo Ruiz brings a new source of light in Naturopathic Medicine to the home of the Valley of the Sun. http://www.3030strong.com/ Our previous podcast: http://www.3030strong.com/3030-health-podcast/emfit Content summary: 6:23 A Thyroid Surprise The uphill battle with hypothyroidism and why it is so hard to see results when you feel like you are doing everything right 10:12 Guillermo’s Motto “I don’t want to tell you what to do. I want to work with you and help you get to where you need to be.” 11:04 The Client With Thyroid Stimulated Hormone (TSH) Defining hashimoto's thyroiditis and investigating toxic metals 17:20 Understanding Different Types of Anemia The inability for blood to bring oxygen to tissues 18:25 Importance of Iron in the Body 21:33 Discovery at Integrated Health Findings of lyme disease, shingles and chronic infections 26:00 What Happened First, the Chicken or the Egg? Observing symptoms of thyroid issues Balancing game - “You have to be ready when you start to optimize the system.” 31:54 Guillermo’s Paleo Medicine Cabinet Dexamethasone, coffee and manuka honey 37:20 Harry Potter Tangent 39:30 Coming Soon: Herbal Element Teas 43:20 If You Have the Knowledge or Desire, What is Stopping You? Following your heart despite the bigness of your dream Awareness to self-sabotage 48:00 Balancing Your Life’s Venn Diagram “The inside of the Venn diagram is true health. You need to take into consideration all of the circles in order for you to be the best version you can be.” 51:47 Favorite Herb: Triphala Stomach soother 1:01:14 Spirit Animal Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm