What we believe about
THYROID CARE
- We believe in both society guidelines based on available scientific data and in the clinical art of medicine.
- We believe in bridging the gap between conventional and complementary medicine.
- We believe that thyroid providers should undergo extra training and certification in thyroid care to better help their patients.
- We believe in a holistic approach to thyroid medicine, treating both the immune system and addressing thyroid replacement.
- We believe that you CAN (and will) get your life back.
What we believe about
DIAGNOSIS
- We believe that many thyroid patients are not efficiently or properly diagnosed. In fact, it can take up to 10 years to receive a proper diagnosis from a physician who is insufficiently trained in thyroid disease.
- We believe that there is no one-size-fits all approach to diagnosis or treatment. There are multiple forms of autoimmune thyroid disease and, therefore, multiple symptoms that patients can experience.
- We believe that kids should be screened early. Thyroid diseases run in families, particularly in women. We suggest screening female family members by age 10 for thyroid levels and antibodies. By catching autoimmune thyroid disease early, lifestyle interventions can be made that can slow the autoimmune process and help prevent the need for lifelong thyroid medicine.
You will get a firm, definitive, and accurate thyroid diagnosis – faster.
What we believe about
TESTING
- We believe in testing a full thyroid profile including thyroid antibodies. All of these levels are important in titrating thyroid medicine and interpreting the clinical picture.
- We believe in evaluating and treating your underlying cause of autoimmunity. By addressing these causes of immune activation, we can improve systemic inflammation, reduce thyroid symptoms, and many times achieve remission.
You will receive complete and comprehensive thyroid testing at every visit.
What we believe about
TREATMENT
- We use all available forms of thyroid medicine to optimize thyroid levels, including T4 only (Synthroid), NDT / natural desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, etc.), and custom-made compounded T4/T3 thyroid preparations to optimize thyroid levels.
- Patients do better with personalized thyroid replacement tailored for their own body. No two patients are the same and we will continue to try all available forms of thyroid medicine to determine what works best for your individual body’s biochemistry.
We will use any and all thyroid medicine formulations to optimize your thyroid level, fix symptoms, and allow you to feel like yourself again.
What we believe about
FOLLOW UP
- We believe in close follow-up to ensure continued optimization of care. We recommend checking labs and titrating medicine every 6-8 weeks until levels are optimized, then at longer intervals. Changes in GI function, prescriptions, weight, pregnancy, and other hormones (e.g. menopause) can contribute to significant changes in thyroid levels and dosing. You should be followed closely during these specific life points.
- We believe in holistic care. At every appointment, we will discuss your thyroid symptoms, medication adjustments, and lifestyle interventions including your diet, exercise, and vitamins.