Thyroid

The thyroid gland is a very complex gland responsible for our basal metabolic function. The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body should be to other hormones. It participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones, the principal ones being triiodothyronine (T₃) and thyroxine (T₄). These hormones regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body. (Wikipedia)   It is very important to know that every cell in the body has a receptor site for thyroid hormone making it very sensitive to imbalances in physiological systems.

Millions of Americans take a thyroid pill each day yet still struggle with thyroid symptoms such as:

•  Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Hair loss or poor hair quality
• Depression and other mood related symptoms
• Steadily worsening symtoms and either blood tests stay the same or your told your tests are normal.
• Constantly changing thyroid medication because numbers continually fluctuate.

We hear this everyday in our office.  We start with ordering comprehensive blood tests to properly assess your thyroid condition.  In addition, we are looking for underlying problems such as Hashimotos, adrenal gland and GI involvement.  Most people don’t know or have never been told by their doctor that active thyroid hormone requires a healthy gut!  Our approach to thyroid is to support the other systems involved through herbs and nutrition so your thyroid  can do its job.

Since your thyroid is the hub of your metabolism, make sure you have the proper information and diagnosis while finding cutting-edge, effective solutions for your thyroid problems.  Call today 303-993-2323.