Episode Details

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Risa Groux. She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that caused chronic inflammation and a host of other health issues. She became determined to find the root cause to reverse it without medications. 

With the proper testing and subsequent dietary and supplement treatment, Risa successfully and naturally reversed her symptoms. This inspired Risa to obtain her certification as an autoimmune specialist in addition to her clinical nutrition certification. This enabled her to help her clients focus on the root causes of their health concerns and treat them naturally through diet and supplementation. Risa focuses on foundational issues, including systemic inflammation, gut health, and lab testing to determine root causes.

In this episode, Risa speaks about her Hashimoto’s diagnosis and the importance of getting to the root cause. As someone who struggled with thyroid issues, Risa knows exactly what to look for in blood work. She explains which markers are critical to understanding if you have thyroid complications. Then, Risa discusses why she hates the word “diet” and dives into her book, FoodFrame: Diet Is A Four Letter. Tune in as we chat about why you shouldn’t stay in ketosis forever, reversing insulin resistance, and which sweeteners are best for a ketogenic lifestyle. 

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[00:30] Risa Speaks About Her Background and Finding The Root Cause of Her Autoimmune Disease 

• Risa grew up in a family where everybody was always on a diet.
• She was fascinated by why some foods are considered good while others are considered bad.
• At one point, Risa was having fertility issues. She found out that she had a low-functioning thyroid. 
• The doctor gave Risa medication that she was supposed to take for the rest of her life. 
• Eventually, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Risa had no idea why her thyroid was attacking itself. 

[07:15] What Risa Will Test For When It Comes To Thyroid Issues 

• Risa tests for all nine markers of the thyroid. 
• Then, Risa will help people create T4; it is 93% of the equation.
• T4 needs to convert to T3; that is your active thyroid hormone, and it’s only 7% of the equation. 
• When Risa tests for hormones, she looks at free and total. Free means it’s usable to the body, and the total is not useable.