Thyroid Health

Thyroid: What can get in the way

• An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease
• Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition
• Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems
• One woman in eight will develop a thyroid disorder during their lifetime
• Most thyroid cancers respond to treatment, although a small percentage can be very aggressive
• Undiagnosed thyroid disease may put patients at risk for certain serious conditions, such cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and infertility
• Pregnant women with undiagnosed or inadequately treated with hypothyroidism have an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and severe developmental problems in their children

Facts about the Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Disease

• The thyroid is a hormone-producing gland that regulates the body’s metabolism-the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients and oxygen-and affects critical body functions, such as energy level and heart rate.
• Although the thyroid gland is relatively small, it produces a hormone that influences every cell, tissue and organ in the body.

Signs of Low Thyroid Function

• Fatigue  Pain/swelling/stiffness in joints
• Increased sensitivity to cold  Irregular menstrual cycle
• Constipation  Thinning hair
• Dry skin  Slow heart rate
• Unexplained weight gain  Depression/Anxiety
• Puffy face  Brain fog
• Muscle soreness  Thinning outer eyebrow
• Elevated blood cholesterol  Cracked heels
• Muscle aches  Mood swings

Causes of poor T4 to T3 conversion

• Fatty Acid Deficiency
• Selenium Deficiency
• Zinc Deficiency
• Candidia Overgrowth
• Gut Dysbyosis
• Live Detox Pathways
• High Cortisol
• Medications: Beta Blockers, Corticosteriods
• SNP’s

Thyroid Testing

• Full thyroid panel
• TSH
• Free T4
• Free T3
• Reverse T3
• Thyroid An:bodies (TPO,TGAb)

Treatment

• Nutrition:Review nutrient needs for optimal function
• Production of T4 and T3
• Conversion of T4 to T3
• Toxins: Eliminate or decrease toxins and
• Comorbidities: Improve or minimize disease states that affect thyroid function
• Assess and treat for Celiac Disease (and other autoimmune conditions)
• Assess and treat for infections and/or inflammatory conditions
• Assess and treat for food sensitivities
• Lifestyle: Decrease chronic stress
• Regular sleep
• Exercise
• Relationships
• Meditation, prayer, spiritual practice, etc.

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