Disease is optional and learning how the mitochondria play a vital role is instrumental. Mitochondria are the organelles in the cell which take oxygen and convert it to energy. As the mitochondrial function decreases, the door to disease opens.

Thyroid function plays a vital role in mitochondrial function. Unfortunately the blood tests are useless in determining optimal thyroid function. This episode looks at the history of thyroid testing.

Critical to thyroid function is a person's Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR). Shallenberger explains how RMR is measured and clarifies the factors that impact RMR including body mass, sleep and thyroid function. Bioenergy testing measures RMR quite accurately to determine how to address deficiencies.

This episode explains how bioenergy testing reveals whether a person burns fat predominately or carbohydrate. He explains the impact this has on the thyroid and ultimately a person's health.