Beyond the Thyroid: Summary
In Beyond the Thyroid, Tara Quintana, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 12 years of healthcare experience, shares her journey into functional medicine after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease. Tara talks about how she transitioned from conventional to functional medicine, founded her own practice, and became a certified practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Her personal health challenges, including her thyroid issues and family history of autoimmune conditions, motivated her to explore root cause medicine, leading her to help others through her practice and podcast, the Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast, as well as her program, Hashimoto’s Recovery Blueprint. Tara emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of health issues and shares her insights on genetic predispositions, intestinal permeability, and lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, stress management, and relationships. She offers practical advice on the essential components of maintaining health and counteracting autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s.
The episode also features audience questions and the broader implications of a holistic approach to health. Tara emphasizes the importance of positivity, being proactive in one’s health, and the power of knowledge in transforming and maintaining wellness.
Beyond the Thyroid: Topics
00:00 Introduction to Tara Quintana
01:34 Tara’s Personal Health Journey
05:33 The Impact of Functional Medicine
07:01 Emotional and Psychological Aspects
14:53 Understanding Autoimmunity and Gut Health
29:46 Questioning the Status Quo
30:09 Personal Journey and Disappointments
31:48 Identity and Chronic Illness
32:42 Functional Medicine Perspective
34:29 Thyroid Health and Medication
39:36 Hashimoto’s and Immune System
43:27 Triggers and Interventions
48:49 Maintaining Health and Avoiding Autoimmune Conditions
53:45 Tara’s Practice and Offerings
55:08 Final Thoughts and Signature Question
Where to Find Tara Quintana
- WEBSITE: quintanafunctionalwellness.com
- INSTAGRAM: QuintanaFunctionalWellness
- FACEBOOK: QuintanaFunctionalWellness
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