Greenville SC Low Thyroid Support
Did you know that an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, and more than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime? These are staggering statistics, and what’s worse is that around 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Thyroid dysfunction is definitely on the rise in America today.
Although the thyroid is relatively small, this powerful gland produces a hormone that influences every cell, tissue and organ in the body. When the thyroid is not functioning correctly it can cause symptoms like chronic fatigue, low libido, insomnia, headaches, GI problems, joint pain, depression, brain fog and anxiety. One reason that a lot of people don’t realize they have a thyroid disorder is because many of these symptoms can be attributed to other health concerns. Another reason that thyroid conditions are undiagnosed, or misdiagnosed is because the root cause of the dysfunction is being overlooked.
This happens in traditional medicine because the practitioner is only trained to test TSH levels for thyroid problems and base treatment on these tests alone. The problem with this model for care is: 1) There are actually at least six different markers besides TSH that need to be tested in order to properly diagnose a thyroid disorder. 2) TSH levels can appear “normal” while the person may still have a thyroid condition. Worse yet, thyroid medication only successfully serves one of the thyroid markers. So, this means that a patient may be taking thyroid medication, yet still experiencing their symptoms.
All of these scenarios occur because the underlying causes of the thyroid disorder have not yet been determined. It takes a number of different tests including, but not limited to a complete blood chemistry panel, saliva, urine and stool testing to get enough information to determine what’s causing the thyroid disorder. So how do you go about getting the proper testing done? Seek out the care of a functional wellness practitioner.
A functional wellness practitioner is trained to evaluate the body as an entire operating system and not just base care on a set of isolated symptoms. They begin all care with comprehensive physical evaluation and lab testing, and only after they analyze those results do they offer recommendations for care. The care that they offer is customized, effective and drug-free. The goal is to empower you to take charge of your own health, and they do this by educating you about your condition. If you’re committed to not only improving your thyroid condition, but also reclaiming your health, then a functional wellness practitioner is the right option for you.
