Thyroid

It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans suffer from low thyroid problems or hypothyroidism. One in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Weight loss resistance, fatigue, brain fog, irritability, depression, hair loss, brittle nails have all been linked to low thyroid function. 

If you have these symptoms, you can go to your primary care physician or endocrinologist and have tests run. Typically they’ll run TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and T4 Tests. If your TSH is high, you’ll be given a thyroid replacement hormone drug. In my experience, thyroid replacement hormones do very little to sustainably relieve symptoms in most cases, let alone fix the condition. This leaves many of those suffering with these symptoms left to fend for themselves. As with any chronic disease, the training in the mainstream system is to diagnose a disease and match it with a corresponding drug. So if your TSH lab is “normal,” you’re told you’re “normal,” even if you still have symptoms.

Functional Thyroid Ranges

Functional Thyroid Ranges

TSH Typical Laboratory Range: 0.5-5.5 mU/L Functional Range 1.8-3.0 mU/L Total Thyroxine (TT4) Typical Laboratory Range: 5.4-11.5 ug/d Functional Range: …
Understanding the Link Between Thyroid Function, Prediabetes, and Insulin Resistance

Understanding the Link Between Thyroid Function, Prediabetes, and Insulin Resistance

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Ubiquitous Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and Insulin Resistance

Ubiquitous Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and Insulin Resistance

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Diagnosing Hypothyroid vs. Insulin Resistance. The Path of Least Resistance

Diagnosing Hypothyroid vs. Insulin Resistance. The Path of Least Resistance

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Thyroid Deal Breakers

Thyroid Deal Breakers

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Wolff-Chaikoff Iodine-Induced Hypothyroidism

Wolff-Chaikoff Iodine-Induced Hypothyroidism

Explore the intriguing Wolff–Chaikoff effect: a phenomenon revealing how excessive iodine intake can reduce thyroid hormone levels. Unraveling its origins …
Jod-Basedow Phenomenon Iodine-Induced Hyperthyroidism

Jod-Basedow Phenomenon Iodine-Induced Hyperthyroidism

Learn about the Jod-Basedow effect: a condition of hyperthyroidism triggered by excessive iodine intake, whether through dietary supplements, medical imaging …
7 Patterns of Hypothyroidism

7 Patterns of Hypothyroidism

Explore the seven patterns of hypothyroidism often overlooked by conventional lab tests. Despite ‘normal’ TSH results, many sufferers experience persistent …
Early or Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Early or Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Dive into the nuances of early or subclinical hypothyroidism, where symptoms may persist despite conventional lab tests showing ‘normal’ TSH …
Understanding Factitious Hypothyroidism: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Understanding Factitious Hypothyroidism: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Discover the intricacies of factitious hypothyroidism, a condition marked by reduced thyroid function leading to developmental and metabolic disruptions. Learn …
Comprehensive Guide to Factitious Hyperthyroidism

Comprehensive Guide to Factitious Hyperthyroidism

Explore the complexities of factitious hyperthyroidism, where individuals intentionally overdose on thyroid hormone medication or supplements to alleviate hypothyroidism symptoms …
Thyroid Hormone Overconversion

Thyroid Hormone Overconversion

Discover the complexities of thyroid hormone overconversion, where the body excessively converts thyroid hormones. Explore the impact of this phenomenon …
Thyroid Hormone Underconversion

Thyroid Hormone Underconversion

Explore the phenomenon of thyroid hormone underconversion, a condition where the body struggles to convert thyroid hormones effectively. Understand the …
Thyroid Hormone Resistance

Thyroid Hormone Resistance

Uncover the complexities of thyroid hormone resistance, a condition where the body’s cells are less responsive to thyroid hormones. Explore …
Thyroid Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Elevation

Thyroid Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Elevation

Explore the implications of thyroid sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) elevation on hormonal balance and overall health. Learn about the …
Hypothyroidism - Secondary to Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) Axis Dysfunction

Hypothyroidism – Secondary to Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) Axis Dysfunction

Learn about hypothyroidism secondary to hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis dysfunction. Delve into the intricacies of this condition, understanding how disruptions in …
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Delve into Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland. Explore the complexities of this disorder, including its causes, …