● Functional Medicine · Thyroid Dysfunction
Regulating the gland that regulates everything else.
Thyroid dysfunction affects people of every age, race, and background. Whether your thyroid is producing too much or too little hormone, our team takes a holistic approach to find out why and to help you avoid surgery where possible.
Blood & metabolic testing
Thorough testing confirms whether thyroid dysfunction is really the cause.
Ultrasound available
Ultrasound tests help identify the
actual function of your thyroid.
Holistic monitoring
Your blood and metabolism are
checked regularly to keep treatment on track.
Surgery avoidance
Multiple treatment approaches are used with the goal of avoiding surgery.
● What Does My Thyroid Do?
A small gland, a big job.
Your thyroid gland is spread across the center of your neck in the shape of a butterfly. It’s part of your endocrine system and produces thyroid hormones, which are responsible for regulating your metabolism.
Too Much Hormone
Hyperthyroidism
Occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Common causes include too much iodine in your system, nodules on the thyroid gland, or a goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland).
Irritability
Insomnia
Weak muscles
Eyesight problems
An enlarged thyroid gland
Too Little Hormone
Hypothyroidism
The opposite of hyperthyroidism: your thyroid gland produces too little hormone. Common causes include thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland), an autoimmune condition, or an iodine deficiency.
Weight gain
Cold intolerance
Fatigue
Memory problems
A hoarse voice
Constipation
● Autoimmune Conditions of the Thyroid
When the immune system turns against itself.
Your immune system, the part of your body that normally protects you from disease, can turn against you and attack healthy parts of your body. Hashimoto’s disease causes your immune system to attack your thyroid gland, often leading to hypothyroidism, with symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, weight gain, and muscle aches. Hashimoto’s is much more common in women than men.
How It’s Treated
A holistic plan, closely monitored.
If an underlying condition is causing your hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, treating that condition typically resolves the thyroid dysfunction too. Your plan may also include:
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Reviewing cortisol levels
Monitoring thyroid function
Supplementation guidance
Providing or removing iodine in the body
Ultrasound tests
● Begin your protocol
Get answers, not just a prescription.
If you’re concerned about thyroid dysfunction, or need an adjustment to your treatment plan, contact us to book an appointment.
Results vary. Eligibility for any program or treatment is determined by a licensed medical provider. Programs are designed for long-term health, not just quick fixes.