Is it my thyroid?
The thyroid gland affects the functioning of every cell in the body; even slight disturbances can result in more than 100, wide-ranging symptoms.
If you suspect your thyroid may be contributing to your symptoms but your test results are consistently ’within range’ or ‘borderline’ then you are not alone.
Subclinical hypothyroidism (borderline hypothyroidism) is found in 8-10% of the population Clients may struggle with symptoms for years but their TSH levels remain outside the limit for NHS treatment. This watch and wait approach can have a devastating impact on quality of life and long-term health as thyroid function continues to decline.
I’ve been diagnosed
If you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism then you will begin medication in the form of synthetic thyroxine (Levothyroxine or T4); your dose will usually be adjusted according to your blood TSH levels.
So, what happens when you are taking your Levothyroxine as prescribed, your TSH is now ‘normal’ so your dose cannot be increased, but you are still plagued by hypothyroid symptoms?
At this point you may resign yourself to a lifetime of feeling below par and give up all hope of regaining your ‘get up and go’ or you could take your health into your own hands and try something different.
Ready for change
There are many reasons why thyroid treatment may be unsatisfactory, ranging from medication factors, T4 to T3 conversion factors, genetic factors, poor digestive chemistry and/or nutrition, food intolerances and more.
We are all unique and Resolve Nutrition’s philosophy is that there should be no ‘one size fits all’ approach to achieving optimum health and wellbeing.
By seeking to identify the root causes of illness, rather than simply treating the symptoms of disease, Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy can help support the body’s natural ability to heal.
Unsure if Nutritional Therapy can help you then please arrange a free no obligation 20-minute telephone consultation.