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Thyroid dysfunction is a disturbance of thyroid hormone synthesis in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland controls the metabolism and temperature of the body and can affect weight gain and energy levels and can impact on other hormone levels in the body.
The thyroid gland produces two main hormones, T3 and T4, and its function is regulated by the pituitary secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Thyroid function can be underactive, as in Hashimoto’s disease, or overactive, as in Grave’s disease. Thyroid health is established by a thyroid function test which measures TSH, T3 and T4 levels. However, sometimes a more sensitive test is required and reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies needed to be also tested for.
Stress an inflammation can have a significant impact on thyroid function and interfere with the normal conversion of T4 to T3.
Thyroid function has an impact on other hormones in the body and is a very important gland.
Disturbances in its function can be caused by stress, biotoxins such as moulds, disruption to circadian rhythm and a genetic contribution.
At View to Health, our Naturopath will help to balance thyroid function with a herbal formulation for thyroid health and for your symptoms.
A special diet will be given together with nutritional supplements to minimise the impact of certain foods on thyroid function.
To make an appointment to discuss your thyroid issues, contact our naturopath at View to Health today on (02) 9555 5626 or 0419416256.
Lynne Goldstein is a Medical Herbalist, Naturopath and Dietitian with post-graduate university degrees and more than 30 years in clinical practice. Lynne treats a range of chronic health conditions and formulates and dispenses your medicine.