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Thyroid Health.

Your complete guide to the thyroid gland, how it works, the conditions that affect it, and the personalized, natural treatment options we offer at NES™.

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Overview

What is the Thyroid Gland?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. It makes two main hormones, T4 and T3, that control how your body works.

These hormones help your body use energy, keep warm, and keep your organs working properly, including your heart, stomach, muscles, and brain. They're really important for kids' brain growth too. The brain helps to keep the thyroid's hormone levels just right.

Factors that Affect the Thyroid Function

Factors that can affect production of thyroid hormones:

Stress

Infection

Trauma

Radiation

Medications

Toxins and other Autoimmune Diseases

Nutrients that contribute to proper production of thyroid hormones:

Iron

Iodine

Tyrosine

Zinc

Selenium

Magnesium

Vitamin E, C and D

Vitamin B2, B3, B6, B9 (Folate), B12

Key Thyroid Hormones

Your thyroid produces a family of hormones, from the well known T4 and T3 to the lesser understood T1, T2, and Reverse T3. Each plays its own role in how your body uses energy.

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Monoiodothyronine

T1 is a thyroid hormone that's not well understood yet. It's found in very small amounts in our bodies and may play a small part in how we use energy in the body.

Diiodothyronine

T2 is less well-known and not as thoroughly researched as T4 and T3. However, it's believed to play a role in the body's metabolic processes. Some studies suggest T2 may help fine-tune the body's metabolism, but its exact functions and mechanisms are still being explored.

Triiodothyronine

T3 is the active form of thyroid hormone and is converted from T4. It has a more potent effect on the body than T4, directly impacting your metabolic rate. T3 helps control how you use energy, affecting everything from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories.

Thyroxine

T4 is the primary hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It's like a storage hormone, acting as a reservoir that the body converts into the more active T3 hormone as needed. T4 plays a vital role in regulating your metabolism, influencing how fast or slow your body uses energy.

rT3

Reverse T3

Reverse T3 (rT3) is a form of the thyroid hormone that is inactive. It's produced in the body from the conversion of T4 but unlike T3, it does not activate cells to produce energy. High levels of rT3 can slow down metabolism and are often seen in situations of stress or illness, where the body is trying to conserve energy.

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Treatment & care

Naturopathic Treatment Options at NES™.

We offer a holistic approach to the management of thyroid conditions focusing on naturopathic treatment options that consider the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. Our goal is to not only address the thyroid diseases themselves but also to enhance overall health and well-being.

Dietary Adjustments

We advise a diet full of nutrients that aid thyroid health and lower inflammation including more antioxidants and selenium-rich foods.

Herbal Medicine

Here at NES™, we use specific herbs tailored to your health needs to support your thyroid and balance your immune system.

Supplementation

Targeted supplements such as iodine and vitamin D can be crucial in managing thyroid health especially if deficiencies are identified.

Stress Management

Techniques such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises are encouraged to reduce stress which can impact thyroid function.

Lifestyle Counseling

We look at sleep patterns, exercise habits, and environmental exposures that could affect thyroid health and provide guidance to optimize these areas.

Monitoring

We keep a close watch on thyroid nodules and function with regular ultrasounds and lab tests, adjusting your treatment as needed.

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