THYROID
TSH IS NOT A THYROID HORMONE
Traditional doctors often perform incomplete testing and prescribe a medication for the rest of your life. TSH is not a thyroid hormone, it is a brain hormone. But medicine relies on this number for clinical thyroid diagnosis. There is much more to the story than this. Production, transportation, conversion, absorption and destruction are all areas that can get in the way of normal thyroid function. But TSH and medical testing doesn’t scratch the surface.
UNDERSTANDING THE THYROID
Thyroid concerns offer a unique challenge for both patients and doctors alike. There are many symptoms associated with thyroid issues, including fatigue, weight gain, inability to control body temperature, thinning hair and brain fog, just to name a few. Terms such as hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, and Hashimoto’s get thrown around without fully understanding what they mean or what they are caused by. Medical testing is incomplete at best by look merely at TSH or even T4 and medications are often prescribed with ignoring the only contraindication, uncorrected adrenal insufficiency.
With the starting point of understanding that the thyroid is at the mercy of proper adrenal function, a more detailed snapshot is necessary to assess the status of the thyroid. Functions including production, transportation, conversion and absorption are critical to a normal functioning thyroid. The Wellness Way Approach and a complete thyroid test is required in order to have the most complete understanding of the thyroid and the ability to restore normal function.
LET’S DO HEALTH
DIFFERENTLY TOGETHER
The Wellness Way Approach begins with Inflammation. Inflammation plays a significant role in all health challenges but the causes of inflammation varies from person to person. Investigation begins with assessing the 3 T’s- Traumas, Toxins and Thoughts.
FIND A CLINICIAN NEAR YOU
Our goal at The Wellness Way clinics is to provide each patient with a fully tailored plan for addressing their unique needs. Don’t just search “wellness clinic near me” and go with the first option that shows up. Instead, choose to work with doctors and practitioners who think differently, and are committed to restoring your health in as comprehensive a manner as possible.
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