<p>In this episode, Nurse Doza reveals 5 things Western medicine cannot help you with—critical areas where prescriptions and procedures fall short. From liver health to depression, this episode explores natural, functional approaches you need to understand to take charge of your health.</p> <p> </p> <p>5 KEY TAKEAWAYS</p> <ul> <li>Fatty liver affects 1 in 4 people and is almost entirely ignored in traditional care. </li> <li>Thyroid dysfunction is commonly misdiagnosed due to outdated lab standards. </li> <li>Dementia has nutritional and lifestyle roots that are rarely addressed. </li> <li>Gut health is foundational—yet still not recognized by most physicians. </li> <li>Depression is often a nutrient deficiency, not just a chemical imbalance. </li> </ul> <p>FEATURED PRODUCT: Good Poops <a href="https://www.mswnutrition.com/collections/bundles/products/good-poops-protocol"> Good Poops Protocol</a> is designed to support the gut-liver axis, making it the perfect complement to today’s episode. Packed with digestive aids and liver-supporting nutrients, this protocol helps reduce inflammation, promote regularity, and strengthen your body's natural detox pathways—everything Western medicine often overlooks.</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS 00:00 START 02:05 Why Western medicine isn’t the gold standard 05:10 The truth about fatty liver and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 15:44 Gallbladder removal and the liver’s role in metabolism 22:31 The overlooked power of NAC and glutathione 28:00 Thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto’s, and flawed lab testing 38:15 Why most thyroid medications don’t solve the root issue 45:12 Dementia isn’t a normal part of aging 53:20 The connection between brain health and nutrient deficiencies 01:00:02 Leaky gut and why most doctors don’t understand it 01:09:33 GI mapping, probiotics, and restoring gut health 01:16:40 Why we created the Good Poops Protocol 01:19:25 Depression, methylation, and the limitations of SSRIs 01:26:40 Combining nutrients like SAMe and betaine for better mood 01:30:55 Final thoughts on reclaiming your health</p> <p>RESOURCES MENTIONED</p> <ol> <li>NAC and NAFLD:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3270338/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3270338/ </a></li> <li>NAC and mitochondrial protection:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9077223/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9077223/ </a></li> <li>Glutathione treatment:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5549431/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5549431/ </a></li> <li>GSH in liver disease:<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27603810/"> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27603810/ </a></li> <li>Hashimoto’s treatment overview:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9706417/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9706417/ </a></li> <li>Thyroid disease trends:<a href="https://www.endocrinepractice.org/article/S1530-891X(23)00528-1/pdf"> https://www.endocrinepractice.org/article/S1530-891X(23)00528-1/pdf </a></li> <li>Thyroid dysfunction symptoms:<a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hashimotos-disease"> https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hashimotos-disease </a></li> <li>Dementia facts:<a href="https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/what-dementia-symptoms-types-and-diagnosis"> https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/what-dementia-symptoms-types-and-diagnosis </a></li> <li>Dementia and nutrition:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10231620/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10231620/ </a></li> <li>DHA and Alzheimer’s research:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4019002/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4019002/ </a></li> <li>WebMD on leaky gut:<a href="https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/leaky-gut-syndrome"> https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/leaky-gut-syndrome </a></li> <li>Leaky gut and liver connection:<a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22724-leaky-gut-syndrome"> https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22724-leaky-gut-syndrome </a></li> <li>Methylfolate and depression:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3869616/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3869616/ </a></li> <li>SAMe and betaine in depression:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4303396/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4303396/ </a></li> <li>P5P and mood:<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2572855/"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2572855/ </a></li> </ol> <p>🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5:<a href="https://community.schoolofdoza.com/signup"> https://community.schoolofdoza.com/signup </a> • YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA </a> • Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/