Functional medicine offers a comprehensive approach to supporting thyroid health, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of thyroid imbalances. Whether dealing with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or other thyroid-related issues, functional medicine seeks to restore balance and improve quality of life through targeted, holistic interventions.
Functional Medicine for hypothyroid & levothyroxine management
Underactive Thyroid Diet and Testing Expert
Functional Medicine and Thyroid Health.
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Thyroid Health
If your Doctor have identified low thyroid hormones we can help you optimise your body’s chances of producing healthy levels of hormones. We do this by assessing your diet, stress levels and specific nutrients critical in thyroid hormone production.
Did you know for example that we need good levels of protein in the diet to ensure efficient thyroid health?
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Thyroid Medication Support
We work alongside your GP, to help you get the best results you can get from your medication. We have a good understanding of how levothyroxine impacts your body, digestion and nutrition, and we help you to adjust your diet and lifestyle to optimise thyroid hormone ‘conversion’ (T4 to T3), and the health of your other hormones.
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Hashimotos | Auto-Immune
Working alongside your regular GP support, we can help you explore more in-dept testing, and optimising the diet and auto-immune factors to positively manage your condition.
Wondering if this is for you?
We understand that you might want to try it first. Pop us a brief note on your Thyroid health concern, and we’ll let you know what we think can be done to support you.
FAQs
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Absolutely. We work alongside your GP and support your body with the right diet and lifestyle.
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Absolutely - and this is exactly when we want you to call us! Let us have a go and rebalancing your nutrition to see if you can get some improvement in your blood values.
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Yes we approach this by supporting your immune system (antibody’s) as well as looking at any nutritional gaps.
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Functional medicine approaches thyroid disorders by looking at the body as an integrated system, rather than treating just the thyroid in isolation. This approach involves identifying and addressing the root causes of thyroid dysfunction, which can include nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune reactions, stress, and environmental factors. Practitioners often use comprehensive testing to evaluate thyroid function, including advanced thyroid panel tests that go beyond the standard TSH and T4 tests. This can involve checking for T3 levels, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, and other relevant markers. Treatment strategies typically include personalized dietary modifications, supplementation to correct nutrient deficiencies (like iodine, selenium, zinc, and vitamin D), lifestyle changes to reduce stress, and sometimes prescription thyroid medication.
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Dietary recommendations in functional medicine for thyroid support often focus on nutrient-rich foods that provide the vitamins and minerals essential for thyroid function. This includes foods high in iodine (like seaweed and fish), selenium (such as Brazil nuts and sunflower seeds), zinc (like oysters and pumpkin seeds), and iron (found in leafy greens and legumes). Avoiding foods that can interfere with thyroid function, such as gluten or soy products, may also be advised, especially for those with autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Lifestyle recommendations typically include stress reduction techniques, as chronic stress can adversely affect thyroid function. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and techniques like meditation or yoga can be beneficial. Additionally, minimising exposure to environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with thyroid function, is often recommended.