A short list of questions to ask yourself to relieve pain.

Questions For Pain Relief

Air Date - 18 May 2024

In recognition of Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, the latest episode of the Autoimmune Hour features host Sharon Sayler and guest Kristal Kent, an army veteran and fibromyalgia advocate. Kristal shares her self-advocacy journey and emphasizes the importance of raising awareness for invisible illnesses. She discusses how her personal experience with fibromyalgia led her to become an advocate for legislative and social media attention. Kristal also highlights
• the need for more research and better representation of invisible illnesses.
• the importance of self-education, tracking symptoms, and advocating for one’s health,
• the necessity for inclusivity in advocacy, representing all affected demographics, including men,

Lastly, Kristal inspires others to find creative ways to support their chosen cause and much more…



More About Our Guest: Kristal Kent is an Army Veteran living with Fibromyalgia. Through her journey, Kristal identified the lack of support, healthcare options, and education for those living with Fibromyalgia, especially Veterans. To address the gap in healthcare and community support, Kristal created the initiatives “The Fibromyalgia Pain Chronicles” and “Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia” to address the inequities in healthcare along with engaging in VA Policy Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, and Systems Advocacy to emote positive change for those living with Fibromyalgia.

Kristal previously served as a Board of Trustee for the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America and the WEGO Health Patient Advisory Board and participated on the Cleveland Clinic’s Patient Panel. Kristal is also a member of the Society For Participatory Medicine, WEGO Health’s Patient Leader Network, a Co-op member of Savvy Cooperative, and a member of the American Legion. You can find more at www.veteranvoicesforfibromyalgia.com and great videos with Kristal at www.youtube.com/@thefibromyalgiapainchronicles

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In this feature from Carers UK, Jo Body shares the story of caring for her mother, who has ME and fibromyalgia.

INTERACTION 116 p22 Caring for someone with ME - Joy's story

Medical talk from a conservative perspective.
Topics include the doctor shortage in the US, Fibromyalgia, the health benefits of beer, and lots more...

Revitalizer Hour with Doctor Summers - 9/28/24

We’ve all had patients struggling with chronic conditions like long COVID, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and chronic fatigue. Despite all the tools in our functional medicine toolkit, there’s still something missing. How can we truly help them? I’m excited to have Ashok Gupta back on the New Frontiers podcast to offer a new take on healing from chronic illness. He explains that many chronic diseases stem from a malfunction in the brain's threat detection system, where the body overreacts to perceived threats, triggering immune, nervous system, or mood responses, creating a vicious cycle. Ashok shares how retraining the brain and calming the nervous system can reset the body’s response to chronic stress and presents the growing body of research supporting the Gupta Program, including new subjective measurements like CRP showing its impact. What excites me most is the potential for this approach to help some of my toughest-to-treat patients. With more studies emerging, I’m increasingly hopeful this could be a game-changer. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss! ~DrKF

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You might have heard me say before that if your doctor is trying to convince you that your thyroid symptoms are from something other than your thyroid, then it’s time to see another doctor. 

While that is very often the case, there are absolutely other medical conditions that can mimic hypothyroid symptoms. 

These medical conditions can cause symptoms that are so close to that of hypothyroidism, that it’s actually really easy to confuse the two. 

The good news is that there are slight differences between these conditions and it is possible to tell them apart. 

But in order to do that, you have to be aware that they exist!

Here are 8 different medical conditions that cause symptoms that are almost identical to that of hypothyroidism: 

1. Hyperparathyroidism
2. Anemia and low ferritin. 
3. Sleep apnea. 
4. Menopause and perimenopause. 
5. Fatty liver. 
6. Adrenal fatigue. 
7. Fibromyalgia. 
8. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies. 

One of the BEST ways to tell these conditions apart is by getting a complete set of thyroid lab tests. 

Check out this video next if you want to see what lab tests are needed: https://youtu.be/xjvdJ95AU7E

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/

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- Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ
- Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo

See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: 
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Want more from my blog? I have more than 400+ well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: 
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Disclaimer:
Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/

This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other information, services, or product you obtain through this website or video. 
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8 Medical Conditions That Mimic Hypothyroidism

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Invisible Pain (Still I Rise)

Struggling with fibromyalgia? Acupuncture can help ease pain, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. At M City Holistic Therapy, the best acupuncture clinic in Mississauga, our tailored treatments provide relief and long-term healing. Book your session today!

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Welcome to New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity & Epigenetics™ where I interview the best minds in functional medicine to discuss the science and research behind medicine, longevity, epigenetics, and so much more. Expect thought-provoking ideas, new research, lots of clinical pearls for practitioners, and step-change information for clinicians and patients. Join us! ~DrKF  

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Do you feel like your thyroid is taking over your life? Are you suffering from symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, brain fog, or mood swings? If so, you aren’t alone. 

In fact, millions of other thyroid patients in the United States and around the world suffer from the same issues. And these issues persist even in the face of normal treatment with thyroid medication!

The question is: what can you do about it?

That’s exactly what this podcast is about.

I’m Dr. Westin Childs (D.O.) a former practicing osteopathic physician and my goal is to help thyroid patients get back to feeling 100%. 

Well, I actually have 2 goals:

#1. The first is to help 1 million thyroid patients directly or indirectly. 

And #2. To create the most comprehensive and helpful thyroid resource for thyroid patients on the internet. 

I know just how debilitating thyroid disease can be and I also know that it is possible to take control of your life. 

One of the biggest problems with thyroid management is that we just don’t talk about it enough. 

This podcast changes that. 

We are going to discuss all sorts of topics ranging from thyroid management, the use of less talked about thyroid medications, opinions on emerging treatments and therapies from leading experts, the use of natural therapies and how they fit into the conventional model, and so much more. 

If you want more information aside from the standard thyroid treatment of TSH and levothyroxine then this is the place for you. 

We won’t just stop at your thyroid, either. 

Other topics that are relevant and important to thyroid function will be discussed including things like hormone balance, menopause, testosterone replacement therapy, and weight loss therapies. 

If something helps you to better manage your thyroid, improve your symptoms, lose weight, or balance your hormones then it’s something I want to include. 

For more information on me and why I do what I do check out my website here: www.restartmed.com 

If you have any questions or have a topic you want me to discuss please shoot me an email on my website to submit a request in the "contact" section!

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