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DIABETES & CHOLESTEROL
Value we offer:
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Comprehensive thyroid investigation
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Treatment of lingering symptoms
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Screening for comorbid conditions
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Addressing nutrient deficiencies
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Education & continuous support
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Improving pregnancy outcomes
What Is Thyroid Disease?
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of your neck and is responsible for producing thyroid hormones in your body. Thyroid hormones are essential for good health. They affect almost every cell in your body by maintaining metabolic function such as regulating your body's temperature, heart rate, energy production, nervous system, and digestion.
When the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism) or starts over-producing thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism), it becomes diseased. This hormonal imbalance can significantly impact your health and warrants further investigation to figure out the root cause of the problem and be able to fix it.
What Are The Most Common Thyroid Conditions?
Hypothyroidism
Hashimoto's Disease: An autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks its own thyroid gland, leading to lower production of thyroid hormones. This is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine sufficient countries.
Iodine Deficiency Hypothyroidism: A reduction in thyroid hormone synthesis as a result of low iodine supply in the body, an important building block of thyroid hormones. This is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine deficient countries.
Secondary or Tertiary Hypothyroidism: A condition where there is a signalling issue in the brain that does not allow the thyroid gland to produce the required amount of thyroid hormones in the body.
Hyperthyroidism
Grave's Disease: An autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks its own thyroid gland, leading to over-production of thyroid hormones. This is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide.
Toxic Multinodular Goiter: The growth of one or more nodules on the thyroid gland that produce excess thyroid hormones.
What Are The Symptoms of Thyroid Disease?
Hypothyroidism can lead to a variety of symptoms that significantly impact quality of life including:
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Fatigue
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Weight gain
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Cold intolerance
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Dry skin
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Constipation
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Memory loss
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Brain fog
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Hair thinning
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Puffy face
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Irregular periods
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Hyperthyroidism leads to many opposite symptoms such as:
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Weight loss
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Heart palpitations
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Excessive sweating
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Heat intolerance
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Fatigue
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Anxiety
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Tremors
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Irregular periods
Our Holistic Healing Approach
Living with a thyroid condition can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Many patients are left with unanswered questions and persistent symptoms. That’s where our team comes in!
Our doctors offer a thorough thyroid health assessment and order comprehensive blood work to give you clearer answers, address underlying nutrient deficiencies, and help you regain control of your health and quality of life.
Your individualized treatment plan may including a combination of supplements, herbal medicines, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, IV therapy, or natural desiccated thyroid prescription. Patients already taking Levothyroxine (Synthroid) can still receive supportive treatments to further enhance their thyroid health, reduce inflammation and disease progression, and resolve lingering symptoms.
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