In this episode, our founder, Dr. Jordan Robertson ND, shares a key paper in the nutritional management of Graves' disease that explains why patients experience rapid weight gain after treatment.

She discusses the metabolic rate changes that happen at diagnosis, 1 and 6 months after treatment, and how patients can be euthyroid but experience weight gain after ADT.

This episode is a snapshot of our full Graves' medical topic that supports clinicians with decision-making around supplementation, exercise and conventional treatments.

The Confident Clinician membership supports hundreds of practitioners every day in practice through our integrative medicine database and standards of care. Our membership opens twice per year, with July 2024 being our next enrolment opportunity for Naturopathic Doctors, Medical Doctors and Nurse Practitioners who practice evidence-based Integrative Medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Bayliss, a Naturopathic Doctor based in British Columbia, reviews how we assess and manage sexual side effects from SSRI’s. Up to 80% of SSRI treated patients can experience sexual side effects. This may include changes to desire, arousal or satisfaction. Dr. Bayliss explores both the conventional care guidelines on managing these sexual side effects, and promising up and coming integrative solutions, including Saffron and Probiotics.

References:

Hashemi-Mohammadabad, N., Taghavi, S.-A., Lambert, N., Moshtaghi, R., Bazarganipour, F. & Sharifi, M. (2024). Adjuvant administration of probiotic effects on sexual function in depressant women undergoing SSRIs treatment: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. BMC Psychiatry, 24(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05429-w

Izadi, S., Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, S., Yadollahi, P., & Mirghafourvand, M. (2024). Effect of vitamin E with and without saffron on the sexual function in women of reproductive age with sexual dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial. BMC women's health, 24(1), 143. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-02980-w

Kashani, L., Raisi, F., Saroukhani, S., Sohrabi, H., Modabbernia, A., Nasehi, A. A., Jamshidi, A., Ashrafi, M., Mansouri, P., Ghaeli, P., & Akhondzadeh, S. (2013). Saffron for treatment of fluoxetine-induced sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Human psychopharmacology, 28(1), 54–60. https://doi.org/10.1002/hup.2282

Modabbernia, A., Sohrabi, H., Nasehi, A. A., Raisi, F., Saroukhani, S., Jamshidi, A., Tabrizi, M., Ashrafi, M., & Akhondzadeh, S. (2012). Effect of saffron on fluoxetine-induced sexual impairment in men: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Psychopharmacology, 223(4), 381–388. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-012-2729-6

Perlis, R. H., Laje, G., Smoller, J. W., Fava, M., Rush, A. J., & McMahon, F. J. (2009). Genetic and clinical predictors of sexual dysfunction in citalopram-treated depressed patients. Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 34(7), 1819–1828. https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2009.4

In this episode, Dr. Sylvi Martin, a naturopathic doctor and registered nurse psychotherapist based in Ontario, delves into the often overlooked realm of body image and eating disorders in men. Despite common misconceptions, a significant portion of individuals affected by eating disorders are men, comprising 10 to 25% of those affected. Dr. Martin highlights the challenges in identifying and addressing eating disorders in men, citing gaps in research and diagnostic tools that fail to capture the unique experiences and concerns of male individuals. Drawing from a qualitative study, Dr. Martin explores themes such as critical self-perception, societal influences, and the impact of media representations on men's body image. She emphasizes the importance of understanding men's experiences with body image and eating disorders to ensure proper assessment and support, calling for greater awareness and research in this often neglected area of healthcare.

Dr. Martin will be one of the speakers at The Confident Clinician's Men's Health Grand Rounds happening May 02-May 03. Learn more here.

Be sure to check out Dr. Sylvi Martin, ND Eating Behaviour Workshop, from DSM to Diet Culture here

Reference:

Paphiti, A., Newman, E., & Collin, P. (2024). “It’s a Lot Deeper than the Way It Looks”: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Body Image for Men With Eating Disorders. The Journal of Men’s Studies. doi: 10.1177/10608265231225400