Holistic Thyroid Disorder Treatment
It is estimated that more than 12% of Americans will suffer the effects of a thyroid disorder at some point during their life. Women are significantly more likely to experience a thyroid condition compared to men, however, men are not immune to this issue either. Too many individuals discover thyroid disorders at the root of their issues long after it has already made a major impact on their health.
There are two main types of thyroid conditions: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism presents itself as an underproduction of thyroid hormones in the body, while hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of those hormones. Both conditions have various causes and vastly different physiological effects. However, their commonality lies in their ability to disrupt a person’s ability to live a normal and productive life.
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism:
- Fatigue
- Weight Gain
- Inability to Lose Weight
- Brain Fog
- Memory Loss
- Sensitivity to Cold
- Hair Loss
- Muscle Pain and Weakness
- Digestive Issues
- Depression
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism:
- Nervousness and Anxiety
- Mood Swings
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Fatigue From Lack of Sleep
- Sensitivity to Heat
- Diarrhea
- Hyperactivity and Nervous Energy
- Increased Thirst
- Decreased Libido
In either case, once symptoms start, they can progress rapidly. When these symptoms are presented to primary care doctors, they will typically order standard lab work. Much of the time, the results for these labs come back showing “normal” levels. We know how frustrating it is to be told that everything looks fine when, clearly, something is not. This can be one of the most depressing outcomes that people face on a daily basis. This happens because traditional medical labs use a very wide range when determining what is considered “normal.” That range is set based on what is acceptable for 90% of the population. This results in being prescribed different medications in varying doses in hopes that one of them will help manage the condition, rather than truly addressing the cause.
At New Life Healthcare, we know that “normal” is not the same as “optimal.” Rather than using a large range of what is accepted as “normal”, we look at and aim for what is really ideal for each individual. We take pride in being able to first diagnose the issue correctly, then digging deeper to identify how it began in the first place. Managing the symptoms with medications is not a true solution. For example, if you stop the medication, the lab numbers change and the symptoms come right back. This proves that the medication never really fixed the problem, which means that problem is only getting worse underneath the band-aid, hence the need to increase the doses of medications over time. We know that in most cases it does not have to be this way. By addressing the root cause of the problem and improving thyroid function, we can lower, and in some cases stop, the need for thyroid medication.