The Hidden Epidemic of Low Thyroid Function | Know Your Numbers

Feb 2, 2024

Low thyroid function affects millions, leading to fatigue and mood disturbances. The discussion highlights how conventional medicine often overlooks thyroid issues and the critical importance of personal lab data. There’s also an intriguing link between gluten and thyroid health, emphasizing dietary strategies for improvement. Compounded medications like Armour Thyroid are explored, along with their monitoring needs. Finally, the value of comprehensive health testing is stressed, empowering listeners to take control of their well-being.

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INSIGHT

Hypothyroidism's Wide-Reaching Impact

Untreated hypothyroidism can significantly impact your health, contributing to various diseases.
These include depression, heart disease, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, PMS, and obesity.

INSIGHT

The Hidden Epidemic of Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a significant problem, affecting a large portion of the population, with many unaware of their condition.
Undiagnosed and untreated hypothyroidism raises the risk of severe health issues, including heart disease and cognitive decline.

INSIGHT

Hashimoto's and Misattributed Symptoms

Many attribute common aging symptoms to getting older, but these can often indicate untreated thyroid issues.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in America.

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Do you feel fatigued, lethargic, and sluggish, especially when you wake up in the morning? Do you have poor-quality, cracked nails? Are you cold all the time? Do you have dry skin, coarse hair, or hair loss? Are you depressed? Are you constipated? Do you have muscle and joint pains?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be one of the 38 million Americans with low thyroid function.

In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into thyroid dysfunction. I discuss why millions of people suffer with undetected thyroid issues, how conventional medicine misses the mark in measuring thyroid levels, how Functional Medicine treats hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and much more.

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Symptoms and prevalence of hypothyroidism (4:29 / 2:29)
Autoimmune thyroid disorders: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism (7:37 / 5:37)
What does a healthy, hypo- and hyper- thyroid gland do? (8:55 / 6:55)
Risk factors for thyroid problems (15:58 / 13:58)
Gluten and other drivers of thyroid problems (17:40 / 15:40)
How conventional medicine misses the mark with thyroid testing and treatment (22:15 / 20:15)
The Functional Medicine approach to thyroid testing and treatment (25:21 / 23:21)
Addressing poor thyroid function using diet, lifestyle, and supplements diet (28:59 / 26:59)