Adding T3 to Your T4 Treatment with Dr. Martin Milner

Adding T3 to Your T4 Treatment with Dr. Martin Milner

Author: Philip James interviews top thyroid experts about surgery, nutrition, endoc December 22, 2021 Duration: 43:05

In this episode our guest is Dr. Martin Milner.  Today's interview features information on optimizing medication with slow-release compounded thyroid replacement.  

Can adding adjusting your medication from T4 to slow release with T3 really make you feel better?  The answer is, yes!  And, could also be the key to losing weight.

We also discuss the following topics, painful feet, dizziness, fatigue, hair loss, iron deficiency, chronic pain, fibromylagia, adrenal connection to to inflammation, sleep problems, muscle spasms, caution with your morning smoothies, and why you should stand up when taking T3.

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Dr. Milner has published several articles on new treatment protocols for hypothyroidism. Most recently, " Hypothyroidism: Optimizing Medication with Slow-Release Compounded Thyroid Replacement" was published in the peer review journal of compounding pharmacists, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding (IJPC) Vol. 9 No. 4 July/August 2005. In 2006 and 2007 he lectured around the United States guiding physicians and compounding pharmacists in the management of hypothyroidism using his protocol of slow released compounded thyroid replacement. Also to his credit are "Wilson's Syndrome and T3 therapy – A Clinical Guide to Safe and Effective Patient Management" IJPC Vol. 3 No. 5, Sept/Oct 1999, p. 344-349 and Assessment and Management of Thermoregulation, IJPC Vol. 3 No. 5, Sept/Oct 1999, p. 350-351. Reprints of many of these and other Dr. Milner articles are available at CNMWellness.com, the medical education website of the Center for Natural Medicine. Dr. Milner co-authored chapter 14 in An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer by J. Diamond and W.L. Cowden, the most definitive text on alternative cancer therapies. He also served as the primary consulting physician for Judith Sach's book Natural Medicine for Heart Disease. The has authored many articles over the years in cardiology.

Dr. Milner is well published with texts, medical journal articles and studies in cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, oncology, and environmental medicine. Dr. Milner published in May 2005, Menopause Revolution: Smashing the HRT Myth- Alternatives to Manufactured Drug Therapy , Agora Health Books. He enjoys what he calls practicing "integrated endocrinology" balancing all the endocrine hormones using bio-identical hormone replacement and amino acid neurotransmitter precursors.


Navigating thyroid health often feels like piecing together a complex puzzle where medical advice, personal experience, and daily well-being intersect. Doctor Thyroid is a space dedicated to that intricate journey, hosted by Philip James. This podcast moves beyond basic explanations to explore the nuanced realities of thyroid conditions, from surgery and radiology to the pivotal roles of nutrition and functional medicine. Philip facilitates conversations with a carefully selected roster of endocrinologists, surgeons, and other top clinical experts, ensuring the dialogue is both authoritative and deeply practical. You’ll also hear from individuals who have personally navigated setbacks and discovered paths to improved health, offering a grounded, relatable perspective. The aim is to provide listeners with a comprehensive toolkit of information-not just the clinical facts, but the applied strategies for enhancing day-to-day life. Whether you’re seeking to understand a new diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, or simply find community in shared experiences, this series offers a thoughtful resource. Tune in for a candid exploration of thyroid care that respects the intelligence of the patient and the expertise of the professionals guiding them.
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