Holistic Approach to Thyroid Conditions
Holistic Thyroid Lancaster PA, involves a comprehensive approach to supporting your thyroid. Overall, most women experience some sort of symptoms related to the thyroid, even if TSH levels are normal. For example, symptoms could include:
- fatigue
- difficulty losing weight no matter what you do
- body swelling
- mood changes
- PMS
- irregular periods
- skin conditions
- bloating
- cold or hot intolerances
- palpitations
- brain fog
- sinus issues
- throat issues
- swollen lymph nodes
- joint and/or muscle pains
- nerve sensations
- sciatica
- chest pain
- anxiety attacks
- breast pain
- digestive issues
- constipation and/or diarrhea
- dry skin
- brittle nails
- hair loss
- weak immune system
- chronic bladder or yeast infections.
Likewise, men can experience some of these symptoms as well. Certainly, the conventional model for treating thyroid issues range from synthetic thyroid medication, birth control, removing the thyroid, to anxiety or depression medications. However, many are looking for more natural ways to support the thyroid. Therefore, you can significantly reduce your symptoms with a holistic approach.
Testing to optimize thyroid function
Consequently, there are so many factors to supporting the thyroid. Because of this, the clinic recommends testing to determine where to put your focus. For example, comprehensive blood testing can assess thyroid, adrenal, reproductive hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA), insulin resistance, nutrient deficiencies, and immune status. Most importantly, the adrenals and thyroid work closely together. Thus, it is critical to assess both to determine how much adrenal fatigue is impacting your thyroid function. On the other hand, conventional testing usually only tests TSH, but other tests include free T3, free T4, thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase antibodies (optional reverse T3). In addition, urine hormone testing (DUTCH) can be done if you are interested in testing adrenals throughout the day and/or have sleeping issues (melatonin levels).
Holistic Thyroid Approach in Lancaster, PA
Overall, thyroid support requires a personalized approach. Thus, this involves a comprehensive analysis of many factors that affect the thyroid. That way, this gets to the root of the problem. As a result, you do not waste time on trial-and-error approaches. Most importantly, it is beneficial to take the time to understand each client’s unique conditions, symptoms and outside factors. Overall, whether you’ve chosen to undergo traditional approaches or are looking for alternatives, you can benefit from a holistic approach to understand how your body functions.
Thyroid Factors we evaluate to develop a customized plan:
Foods that Affect Thyroid. Firstly, we may be familiar with certain foods that are more inflammatory for the body. Secondly, we may not be aware that there are specific foods that can also affect the thyroid without causing immediate reactions.
Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs depending on test results or symptoms experiencing. Above all, nutrition is prioritized for a basic foundation. However, natural supplements specific for the thyroid are available too.
Reduce Toxin Exposure. The liver processes all of our hormones. Therefore, it affects thyroid hormones when it is overloaded with toxins.
Organ System Assessment. Evaluate bowels, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and circulation imbalances with acupuncture. Thus, we can improve the functioning of your thyroid.
Immune System Function. Frequent infections can weaken your thyroid, which is critical for immune function. Therefore, you can do blood testing for immune system status.
Stress. Learn stress management techniques to incorporate regularly. That way, more resources are dedicated to thyroid hormone production versus stress hormone production.
