Thyroid Dysfunction.

Thyroid dysfunction is a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, plays a critical role in regulating the body's metabolism and controlling many of its functions. When the thyroid gland is not functioning correctly, it can lead to a wide range of symptoms and health problems. These can include fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, mood changes, and many others.

Reading Labels Transitioning food in your pantry and the staples in your kitchen into clean, healthful options can be a bit overwhelming. We’ve been given these “tools” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help us decipher what’s in the package food we choose to buy. However, they’ve done a fantastic job at misleading us as customers. With multi-colored, vibrant packing, buzz words, and marketing terms to coax us into buying their products, we have fallen into thinking we are making healthful choices.
We couldn’t be more wrong. Taking the bold, yet powerful, move to transition your food into more clean options can be overwhelming in itself. When you add the marketing and advertising fluff that’s inundated our foods in the grocery stores, even stores who claim to be superior in health food products like Whole Foods and Central Market, you can become more massively overwhelmed. At this point, I’m sure you thinking, “What the heck do I eat?!” There are a few tips and tricks to help make this process easier, hopefully alleviating stress throughout your health journey.

Nutritional Fact Label Requirements

The Nutrition Facts labels is one of the most confusing tools the FDA has given us. It seems a bit straightforward, thinking, “Oh, okay. I see how much fat, calories, and sugar is in this. Perfect.” It seems easy enough, but the somehow brilliantly deceptive minds behind these claims have found a way to sneak in toxic ingredients, mislead... Download Here To Keep Reading

Common symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

Hyperthyroidism

Rapid or irregular heartbeat

Weight loss

Nervousness or anxiety

Insomnia

Increased sweating

Difficulty concentrating

Increased appetite

Fatigue

Changes in bowel habits

Changes in menstrual patterns

Hypothyroidism

Fatigue

Weight gain

Cold intolerance

Constipation

Dry skin

Depression

Hair loss

Muscle weakness

Joint pain or stiffness

Memory problems

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The good news is that Thyroid Dysfunction is it's not only treatable, but also preventable.

We understand that each person's thyroid health is unique, so we provide personalized guidance to help you manage your thyroid health in a way that works best for you.

Our functional medicine clinic offers personalized guidance on optimizing your diet, incorporating effective exercise, and managing stress to support thyroid health. With our comprehensive approach to functional medicine, let us help you take charge of your thyroid health.