thyroid treatment

Don't let thyroid disease go undiagnosed or untreated!

Did you know? An estimated 20 million people in the U.S. have thyroid disease, yet up to 60% are unaware that their thyroid is the source of their troubling symptoms.
We can help restore balance and boost your energy through in-person or telemedicine thyroid appointments.

To accurately assess your thyroid hormone levels, we use the gold standard in blood testing, allowing us to diagnose and create a personalized treatment plan for a comprehensive understanding of your thyroid health.

What is Thyroid disease?

Your thyroid produces two key hormones: T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). Together, these hormones regulate your body’s overall function. When your thyroid produces too much or too little T3 and T4, thyroid disease develops. This condition can also be triggered by autoimmune disorders, iodine imbalances, genetic factors, or endocrine tumors.

What Symptoms can be Attributed to Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism?

• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Sensitivity to Cold
• Dry Skin
• Thinning Hair
• Muscle Weakness
• Unexplained Weight Changes
• Irregular Heartbeat
• Puffiness and Swelling
• Irritability and Anxiety

TSH, Free T3 and Free T4

When evaluating for hypothyroidism, it's important to check TSH, Free T3, and Free T4 levels. In some cases, reverse T3, anti-thyroglobulin, and anti-TPO tests are also necessary to fully assess thyroid disorders. Additionally, patients with adrenal fatigue (cortisol imbalance) often experience symptoms similar to thyroid disease. In fact, thyroid imbalances can't be effectively treated if the adrenal glands aren’t functioning properly.

Most thyroid hormone secreted by the gland is in the form of T4, which is essential for controlling the body’s basal metabolic rate, increasing enzyme production, and supporting cellular energy. T4 is converted into T3, the active hormone. However, this conversion can be hindered by factors such as genetic variations, iodine deficiency, or medication interactions. Thyroid hormone supplementation, a simple and cost-effective process, restores the natural balance of T3 and T4 in the body. Unfortunately, the commonly prescribed Synthroid contains only T4, which often leads to incomplete treatment of thyroid dysfunction.