How Hashimoto’s is Diagnosed: A Functional Medicine Perspective
The diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is often a journey rather than a singular event. For many individuals, especially women, the symptoms can quietly settle in over time, subtly changing the way the body, mind, and emotions function. From persistent fatigue and unexplained weight gain to brain fog and mood fluctuations, these signs are often dismissed […]
When to Suspect Hashimoto’s Even with Normal TSH: A Functional Medicine Perspective
In the realm of conventional thyroid care, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is often considered the gold standard for diagnosing thyroid disorders. However, a growing number of individuals are experiencing symptoms of thyroid dysfunction despite having “normal” TSH levels. For a functional medicine practitioner, this discrepancy is not surprising. TSH is only one piece of a much […]
Functional vs. Conventional Lab Ranges: A Holistic Perspective on Healing Through Data
In the world of diagnostics, numbers carry immense power—but the meaning behind those numbers depends greatly on how they are interpreted. In conventional medicine, lab test results are viewed through the lens of broad statistical norms designed to identify overt disease. However, functional medicine practitioners take a more refined and personalized approach, seeking to uncover […]
Interpreting Thyroid Lab Results: A Holistic Functional Medicine Approach
In holistic functional medicine, interpreting thyroid lab results is not just about identifying numbers outside a standard range. It’s about uncovering the underlying imbalances that disrupt physical vitality, emotional well-being, and spiritual alignment. Thyroid dysfunction—whether it manifests as fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, or infertility—can often be traced back to a deeper story, one that […]
Key Lab Tests: Understanding TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, Anti-TPO, and Anti-TG
When it comes to thyroid health, a truly holistic diagnosis goes beyond surface-level testing. In functional medicine, each lab value is a window into the body’s internal ecosystem—its hormonal signaling, immune balance, metabolic function, and even its response to emotional and environmental stress. While conventional medicine often relies solely on TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) to screen […]
How Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Are Diagnosed
In functional and holistic medicine, diagnosis is not just about identifying a disease label—it’s about uncovering the root imbalances that affect the entire body-mind-soul system. Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are frequently misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions that require a comprehensive and integrative approach to testing and assessment. While conventional medicine often relies on a limited set […]
