Thyroid Health
but my doctor said everything looked normal….”
Is Your Thyroid Contributing to Your Symptoms?
Thyroid health plays a critical role in regulating key functions such as metabolism, energy levels, and mood. When your thyroid isn’t functioning optimally, it can disrupt these processes and result in symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, and mood fluctuations.
Signs That Your Thyroid May Require Attention:
Your thyroid gland has a huge impact on your energy level and many other functions. Located in the base of your neck, the thyroid gland makes hormones that control your metabolism, how well your heart beats, digestive function, muscle control, brain development, mood and bone maintenance. The thyroid also regulates how quickly your body uses calories from the foods you eat.
These could indicate an underlying thyroid issue.
What’s Happening?
The thyroid gland is essential for regulating your metabolism, energy production, and overall mood. When it becomes underactive, it can lead to symptoms such as sluggishness, weight gain, and mental fog.
Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid):
• Fatigue or exhaustion, even with adequate rest
• Feeling cold or chilled most of the time
• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Forgetfulness or cognitive difficulties (brain fog)
• Hair thinning or premature graying
• Dry skin, hair, or eyes
• Mood swings or irregular menstrual cycles
An underactive thyroid can significantly impact your daily life, leaving you feeling drained and out of balance.
How Can We Help?
We offer comprehensive thyroid testing to evaluate your thyroid hormone levels and identify potential imbalances. This testing allows us to assess the role of factors such as stress, diet, and other health conditions in affecting thyroid function.
Why Is Your Thyroid Not Functioning Properly?
In many cases, thyroid dysfunction in women is related to Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition. However, other factors such as stress, exposure to environmental toxins, and nutrient deficiencies can also disrupt thyroid health.
“But My Doctor Says I’m Fine…”
Even if your thyroid test results are within the “normal” range, it doesn’t always mean your thyroid is functioning properly. It’s possible for your thyroid to produce hormones, but if your body is unable to properly convert or use them—due to stress, poor diet, or other factors—you may still experience symptoms.
What’s Really Happening?
Your thyroid produces T4, which must be converted into T3 to be used effectively by your body for energy. If this conversion process is impaired, your body doesn’t receive the energy it requires, resulting in feelings of sluggishness and fatigue.
By identifying and addressing the underlying causes, we can help restore proper thyroid function, allowing your thyroid hormones to work as they should—so you can feel like yourself again.
Stress, Cortisol, and "Adrenal Fatigue"
Adrenal fatigue occurs when the body’s stress response system becomes dysregulated due to prolonged stress. This leads to a range of symptoms that affect both physical and mental health.
Common symptoms include:
Unlike typical fatigue, adrenal fatigue doesn't improve with rest or self-care, as the body has been under sustained stress for too long.
Cortisol and adrenaline are key in managing stress, but prolonged elevations in cortisol can lead to inflammation, immune suppression, digestive issues, and premature aging. Dysregulated cortisol levels also affect other hormones like thyroid and sex hormones, contributing to conditions like IBS, hypothyroidism, autoimmunity, and early menopause.
The good news is adrenal fatigue is reversible. Through proper nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplementation, adrenal function can be restored, improving overall health.