Saturday, June 29, 2024 – Episode 1447

Saturday, June 29, 2024 - Episode 1447
By: Carol "Rosey" Rowsemitt, PhD, RN, FNP

Understanding Famine Response Hypothyroidism

  • Today, Dr. Carol Rowsemitt discusses Famine Response Hypothyroidism, its impact on women with lipedema, and its effects even when following a keto diet.
  • Carol “Rosey” Rowsemitt, PhD, RN, FNP, was a practicing scientist studying ecological physiology (BA in chemistry, PhD in biology) before becoming a family nurse practitioner.
  • Specializing in weight management since 2003, Rosey understands that the body often protects against weight loss by decreasing metabolism.
  • Her passion is helping patients and providers think about thyroid function more broadly and recognizing that typical thyroid testing may not provide the full picture.