Dr. Robert Silverman

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Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC

02/06/2026

Thyroid disease does not develop in a vacuum. Environmental toxins play a much bigger role than most people realize.

☣️ The thyroid is highly sensitive
The thyroid has a rich blood supply, which means even small amounts of toxins circulating in the bloodstream are repeatedly delivered to thyroid tissue.

🌫️ Toxins accumulate over time
Chemicals we ingest, absorb through the skin, or breathe in can build up in the thyroid and gradually damage its function.

⚙️ Heavy metals disrupt thyroid hormones
Lead and mercury have long been shown to damage thyroid tissue and contribute to hypothyroidism.

🍄 Mycotoxins are a major trigger
Mold toxins, including aflatoxins found in water damaged buildings, can hijack thyroid immunity and significantly lower T3 levels through multiple mechanisms.

🎯 Autoimmunity through molecular mimicry
Some toxins resemble thyroid tissue. The immune system attacks the toxin and mistakenly targets the thyroid in the process.

🦠 Immune hijacking increases vulnerability
Once toxins weaken immune regulation, viruses like Epstein Barr or Covid can further drive autoimmune cascades that damage the thyroid gland.

Thyroid disease is often an environmental and immune problem long before it becomes a hormonal one.

02/05/2026

Longevity conversations inevitably lead to mitochondria. And when it comes to thyroid disease, that connection is often misunderstood.

⚡ Mitochondria are the true foundation
Mitochondria are not just energy producers. They are essential for cellular signaling, repair, and hormone production.

🦋 The thyroid–mitochondria relationship is backwards from what we thought
Thyroid hormone does not simply control mitochondria. Healthy mitochondria are required for thyroid cells to produce thyroid hormone in the first place.

🔬 What research reveals in Hashimoto’s
Thyroid tissue from individuals with Hashimoto’s shows clusters of severely dysfunctional mitochondria. This points to long standing mitochondrial damage as a driver of hypothyroidism.

🧠 Why symptoms persist despite treatment
If mitochondria are not supported, thyroid symptoms often remain, even when labs appear managed. Energy production must be restored at the cellular level.

⛓️ You cannot fix the thyroid without fixing mitochondria
Mitochondrial dysfunction sits beneath metabolism, hormones, and longevity itself.

If mitochondria are impaired, the thyroid struggles. Addressing the root changes everything.

02/04/2026

Let’s run thyroid health in rapid fire. Clear, direct, and clinically useful.

💊 Thyroid medication
Effective in some cases, but not the full solution for everyone.

🧂 Iodine and the thyroid
Helpful when dietary intake is low. Not everyone needs it, but some do.

♀️ Why women are affected more than men
Hormonal complexity matters. About 80 percent of autoimmune conditions occur in women.

🧠 Top three symptoms to watch for
Fatigue. Brain fog. Constipation.

👀 Visual and physical signs
Thyroid dysfunction can affect the eyes. Bulging eyes are more common in hyperthyroidism, while hypothyroidism can still cause blurry vision and other visual issues.

⏳ Timeline for improvement in Hashimoto’s
Some notice changes in four to six weeks. Maximum benefit is typically seen around four months.

Thyroid health is nuanced. The faster you recognize the patterns, the sooner you can change the outcome.

🦴 What the LIFTMOR study showedHigh intensity resistance and impact training was both safe and effective for postmenopau...
02/03/2026

🦴 What the LIFTMOR study showed
High intensity resistance and impact training was both safe and effective for postmenopausal women with low bone density.

💪 Bone responds to load
Bones adapt when they are challenged appropriately. Mechanical stress signals bone building, not breakdown.

⚖️ Strength improves more than density
Participants saw improvements not only in bone mineral density, but also in physical function and resilience.

🚫 Fear based movement advice is outdated
Avoiding load does not protect bones. Strategic, supervised intensity does.

Movement is medicine when it is dosed correctly. Strong bones are

02/02/2026

Why are thyroid disorders becoming so common? Why do so many people feel exhausted, foggy, and inflamed even when their labs are labeled “normal”? And is Hashimoto’s truly a lifelong condition, or are we missing what actually drives it?

In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Dr. Anshul Gupta, a board-certified physician and functional medicine expert, to unpack what is really happening behind thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune thyroid disease. We break down hypothyroidism versus hyperthyroidism, why Hashimoto’s is the most common cause, and which thyroid tests actually matter, including TSH, free T3, free T4, and thyroid antibodies.

From there, the conversation widens. We explore the roles of gut health, mitochondrial dysfunction, toxins, stress, and viral triggers like Epstein-Barr and COVID, and why treating the thyroid alone often falls short. Dr. Gupta shares insights from his clinical experience and transition into functional medicine, offering a more complete framework for understanding and supporting thyroid health.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/xWaAW7MJjjo
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🧠 The mind influences the nervous systemThoughts, stress, and perception shape neurotransmitters, hormones, and inflamma...
02/01/2026

🧠 The mind influences the nervous system
Thoughts, stress, and perception shape neurotransmitters, hormones, and inflammation. What the brain believes, the body prepares for.

🔗 The nervous system translates belief into physiology
Chronic stress, fear, or doubt keep the body in survival mode. Safety, confidence, and intention allow healing and adaptation.

🧬 Nourishment supports belief becoming reality
A resilient mind requires fuel. Amino acids, protein, sleep, and nervous system support give the body the resources to follow through.

⚖️ Mindset without biology falls short
Positive thinking alone is not enough. When belief is paired with proper nourishment and physiology, real change becomes possible.

The body does not respond to motivation alone. It responds to what the nervous system is given permission and fuel to do.

01/31/2026

Intermittent fasting is not one size fits all, especially for women. Hormones matter, and timing matters even more.

🔄 Female hormones change throughout the cycle
As progesterone rises in the second half of the cycle, stressors like aggressive fasting can push levels down. That disruption often shows up as PMS, fatigue, irritability, or stalled progress.

⚠️ Stress and fasting stack
Intermittent fasting is a stressor. When layered on top of work stress, training, and under fueling, it can backfire by suppressing progesterone.

🗓️ Cycle fasting to support hormones
Weeks 1 and 2 of the cycle do well with 16 hours fasting and 8 hours feeding.
Week 3 works better at 14 and 10.
Week 4, when progesterone peaks, is best at 12 and 12.

🧠 Hormone support improves results
When fasting aligns with the menstrual cycle, women see better energy, mood, metabolic response, and consistency.

Intermittent fasting can be powerful for women, but only when it respects physiology. Hormone aware fasting changes everything.

01/30/2026

When we talk about muscle mass as the longevity organ, amino acids cannot be an afterthought. They are not an add on. They are the foundation.

💪 Muscle recovery depends on amino acids
Protein intake matters, but protein cannot do its job without the right amino acid profile and ratios. Amino acids are what actually drive repair, adaptation, and growth.

🧬 Amino acids support every system
From muscle and connective tissue to hormones, enzymes, and neurotransmitters, amino acids are involved in every major function in the body.

⏳ Longevity requires more than calories
Building and preserving muscle mass over time depends on providing the raw materials the body needs to respond to training, stress, and aging.

🔁 Amino acids are not optional
Hair, skin, nails, muscle, metabolism, and hormone balance all rely on them. When amino acids are insufficient, nothing functions optimally.

Muscle may be the longevity organ, but amino acids are the language it uses to adapt and survive.

01/29/2026

As women continue to lead, build, and perform at higher levels, a different conversation needs to happen. One about nourishment, not just productivity.

🧠 Serotonin is often depleted
Many high-functioning women show low serotonin, which contributes to low mood, poor sleep, and emotional fatigue. This is one reason SSRIs are so commonly prescribed.

⚡ Catecholamines are frequently low
Dopamine and norepinephrine support focus, motivation, and drive. When these are depleted, women are often labeled with attention issues rather than supported nutritionally.

🌿 GABA is commonly insufficient
Low GABA shows up as anxiety, restlessness, and difficulty shutting the mind off. Anxiety is rising, not because women are weak, but because the load is heavier.

🍽️ Undernourishment is widespread
Many women skip meals, under consume protein, and avoid healthy fats. You cannot build neurotransmitters or regulate stress without adequate fuel.

🧬 Amino acids belong in the conversation
Amino acids are the raw materials for neurotransmitters. Supporting women means addressing nutrition at the biochemical level, not just managing symptoms.

As women rise, nourishment has to rise with them. Performance is not sustainable without fueling the nervous system.

01/28/2026

Fat and carbs have been misunderstood for decades.

One was blamed. The other was promoted.

And somewhere along the way, people got sicker, more inflamed, and more confused about what real health looks like.

The truth is, it’s not fat versus carbs. It’s about how the nervous system processes stress, metabolism, and energy.

When the body is stuck in survival mode, no diet works the way it should.

That’s why chiropractic focuses on restoring proper communication between the brain and the body first.

Because when the nervous system functions better, the body regulates better.

At ChiroFest, we go deeper than surface-level health trends and expose the truth behind what actually drives healing and vitality.

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01/27/2026

Neurodegenerative conditions are increasing at an alarming rate. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and autoimmune driven neurological disorders are becoming more common, and the conversation must shift toward foundational support.

🧠 The nervous system needs nourishment
The nine essential amino acids are the building blocks of the nervous system. They support repair, signaling, detoxification, and resilience at a cellular level.

🧬 Amino acids are a first line strategy
In clinical practice, amino acids are consistently used to help attenuate symptoms associated with neurodegenerative conditions. They support function because they address the foundation, not just the symptoms.

🔄 Healing requires fuel
You cannot regenerate, repair, or detox without adequate amino acids. They are not a supplement trend. They are food for the body and the nervous system.

🧠 Everything begins with the nervous system
From early development onward, the spinal cord and nervous system guide every function. Supporting them nutritionally creates the conditions for healing to occur.

Neurodegeneration is complex, but nourishment is fundamental. When you support the nervous system at its core, the body has a chance to adapt and repair.

01/26/2026

In this episode, I sit down with Laurie Hammer, a functional nutrition therapist, to explore the powerful connection between brain health and gut function. Laurie shares her personal journey into functional nutrition and explains why amino acids play a foundational role in both emotional resilience and physical well-being.

Our conversation dives into the relationship between neurotransmitters and amino acids, with a focus on serotonin, GABA, and catecholamines. Laurie explains how imbalances in these systems can contribute to anxiety, depression, and even neurodegenerative conditions. Through clinical experience and real-world examples, she outlines how targeted amino acid therapy can create meaningful changes when applied thoughtfully and individually.

We also expand the discussion beyond supplementation to the lifestyle factors that support optimal brain health. From adequate protein intake and environmental toxin reduction to grounding practices and cleaner personal care products, this episode offers a holistic framework for supporting the nervous system. It is an insightful conversation for anyone interested in practical, nutrition-driven strategies to improve brain health and long-term vitality.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/BZyMrRoGvZ4
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