Episode #184: Adrenal Transformation Protocol with Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the Adrenal Transformation Protocol.  About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Izabella Wentz.  Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions.  Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms.  As an accomplished author, she has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause," the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back," and the Wall Street Journal best seller "Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health."  Her latest book, "Adrenal Transformation Protocol," focuses on resetting the body's stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals.  The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.    Key Takeaways: Is adrenal fatigue a real condition? Is the larger problem the adrenals or the mitochondria? What are key symptom clues for adrenal dysregulation? How important is testing to assess adrenal issues? How do we decrease danger signals and increase safety signals? Should the adrenals be addressed before the thyroid? How often are DHEA, hydrocortisone, or adrenal glandulars needed? Is the need for caffeine a trigger for or the result of adrenal issues? Can high chlolesterol be a clue for adrenal issues? How important is working on the vagus nerve, the limbic system, the autonomic nervous system, and feeling safe in the world? How often do Lyme disease and mold illness impact the adrenals? What is an inverted cortisol pattern? Can a CGM provide clues as to factors impacting the adrenals? What are some of the top interventions in the Adrenal Transformation Protocol? Is adrenal dysregulation a factor in POTS? What are the ABCs of adrenal support? Which adaptogens might be supportive? Might nasal oxytocin have a role in an adrenal support protocol? What are some approaches for reducing ammonia? Connect With My Guest: http://ThyroidPharmacist.com Interview Date: May 4, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode184. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.