

From Fatigue to Freedom: Healing the Thyroid Beyond Lab Tests
81 snips Sep 29, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a family physician and functional medicine expert, and Dr. George Papanicolaou, founder of Cornerstone Personal Health, dive deep into thyroid health in this enlightening discussion. They explore how conventional tests often overlook vital markers, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessments like hormone levels and antibodies. The duo also highlights the impact of lifestyle factors, such as diet and stress, on thyroid function. With practical insights, they advocate for personalized treatment strategies that target root causes, not just symptoms.
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Thyroid Conversion Drives Metabolism
- The thyroid controls metabolism by producing T4 which must convert to active T3 to do cellular work.
- Low T3 causes fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, constipation, and cognitive problems even when TSH looks normal.
Order A Full Thyroid Panel
- Get a comprehensive thyroid panel: TSH, free T3, free T4, TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies.
- Don't rely on TSH alone because antibodies or low T3 can exist with normal TSH.
Thyroid As The Body's Canary
- Environmental toxins and heavy metals act like a canary, disproportionately harming thyroid function.
- Only a tiny fraction of chemicals have safety data, so cumulative exposure impairs thyroid health.