Thyroid Pause: The Missing Minerals for Women 40+ with Melissa Ramos

Dive into the world of thyroid health with Melissa Ramos! Melissa Ramos, the thyroid alchemist, highlights the significance of viewing health issues as dysfunctions rather than deficiencies. She delves into her personal and professional insights on hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the roles of minerals like iron and copper, and how they impact thyroid function. This episode underscores the essence of patience and self-love in the journey towards wellness.Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):(0:00) Intro/Teaser(4:00) Iron Dysfunction and Thyroid Connection(8:00) Thyroid Health and Parasite Concerns(19:00) Iron, Copper, and Muscle Recovery(33:00) Optimizing Mineral Balance for Thyroid Health(42:00) Journey of Self-Love and Healing(52:00) Embracing Somatic Practices for Emotional Healing(59:00) Navigating Self-Acceptance and Community Support(1:06:00) Embracing Healing With Thyroid AlchemyResources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep408/We are grateful to our sponsors:BIOPTIMIZERS MASSZYME - Life is too short to suffer from digestion problems. So go to https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to get 10% off your order.ONESKIN - Combat collagen loss for firmer, glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER.LUMEN - Measure your metabolism through your breath to know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and get tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and stress. Visit http://lumen.me/BETTER and use code BETTER to get 20% off your purchase. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.