Your Hormones, Your Thyroid, and Candida (feat. Dr. Michael Biamonte)

Have you ever felt like your body's playing tricks on you with endless fatigue, bloating, or hormone chaos? Candida overgrowth may be the sneaky culprit behind it all. Today’s expert is here to fill you in on how candida links your gut health, thyroid function, and even hormones like estrogens and cortisol and his four-phase Candida protocol. 

In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck is joined by Dr. Michael Biamonte to discuss his naturopathic journey and the development of BioCybernetics for diagnosing imbalances. They debunk myths about candida overgrowth being protective, discuss symptoms such as cognitive issues and chemical sensitivity, and detail his four-phase Candida protocol. Additionally, discover the benefits of organic acid tests, stool tests, and calprotectin for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Don’t miss this eye-opening chat.

The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight loss, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding our understanding of nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Dr. Biamonte explains how candida overgrowth feeds on B complex vitamins, converting carbohydrates into sugars
• (04:57) Dr. Biamonte’s journey into naturopathy, driven by curiosity about nutrition when his father was ill
• (07:23) Dr. Biamonte develops a computer program called BioCybernetics
• (11:31) Candida is a cause of unusual reactions to vitamins linked to gut health imbalance
• (13:06) Reverse-engineering Candida treatment and the importance of rotating antifungals
• (17:29) Dr. Biamonte debunks the myth that Candida is protective, explaining that it suppresses immune system function
• (19:09) Symptoms of candida overgrowth, including fatigue, cognitive issues, gastrointestinal discomfort, eczema, and chemical sensitivity
• (25:43) Dr. Biamonte connects Candida to hormones, impacting thyroid function and Hashimoto's
• (28:03) Dr. Biamonte recommends organic acid tests and specific stool tests over blood tests to diagnose candida overgrowth accurately
• (31:52) Dr. Biamonte outlines the  protocol to remove Candida
• (36:00) Dr. Biamonte explains that resolving candida overgrowth and leaky gut facilitates thyroid and adrenal recovery, but toxic metals must be addressed first
• (39:40) Why is there resistance to the protocol

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Candida overgrowth significantly impacts gut health and hormones, particularly estrogens and cortisol, which can exacerbate conditions like Hashimoto's and thyroid function imbalances, requiring a targeted approach to address underlying dysbiosis. 
• Dr. Michael Biamonte’s four-phase Candida protocol involves a bowel cleanse, rotating antifungals, biofilm busters, and probiotics to restore gut flora, emphasizing the need to address leaky gut for effective treatment.
• Accurate testing, such as organic acid tests and stool tests (as opposed to unreliable blood tests), is crucial for identifying Candida overgrowth. Markers like stool pH, fecal IgA, and calprotectin indicate its presence.

QUOTES:        

(15:48) "You were so ahead of your time in creating a program that is now essentially what people hope AI will do in medicine." Jenn Trepeck

(20:00) “Candida, just like many other things of this nature, stresses out whatever your genetic weaknesses are to the point where that's how the symptoms manifest.” Dr. Michael Biamonte

(22:07) “A lot of those things we associate with the B vitamin deficiency. So, the irony is that a B complex would also create a reaction in these same