Thyroid Conditions
Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are two thyroid conditions associated with low thyroid function.
Thyroid Conditions
Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are two conditions associated with low thyroid function. Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune or self attack on the thyroid gland/tissue. An underactive thyroid can lead to significant life changes like miscarriage, infertility, impaired sexual functioning, hair loss, fatigue etc.
Did you know?
Your thyroid releases thyroid hormones. The hormones control how fast your body’s chemical functions work (metabolic rate).
Symptoms of Thyroid Conditions
- Fatigue
- Cold intolerance
- “Chicken” skin
- Hair loss
- Low libido
- Infertility
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Depression
- Brain fog
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Thyroid Conditions
What is the cause of thyroid disease?
Thyroid disease can be brought on by poor sleep, stress, poor diet, trauma, infections, and medication use. Impaired cellular communication from altered nutrient digestion and absorption in the GI tract leads to impaired cellular function, toxin overload, and systemic inflammation altering tissue and cellular functioning.
What are typical treatments for thyroid disease?
Typical treatments are medications that contain thyroid hormone such as synthroid which contains T4. These medications will make the symptoms better with their use but do not address the cause leading to dependency on the medication and frequent dosage changes/increases overtime.
How do I figure out what is causing my thyroid disease?
Thyroid disease can be due to diet, exercise, sleep, stress, trauma, underlying infections, toxins and impaired gi function leading to nutrient imbalances and deficiences which will cause the thyroid glad to suffer. A personalized lifestyle plan is imperative, as well as in-depth biomarker analysis looking for imbalances, overloads and deficiencies accompanied with accurate treatment to get you on the right track to restoring your health.
