You Might Be Suffering From a Thyroid Imbalance

What is Thyroid?

Thyroid is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates the body’s metabolism - how it consumes energy, reacts to other hormones, and its production of proteins (example: hair and nails). The thyroid gland has an impact on energy levels, weight regulation, skin, hair, and nail quality, body temperature regulation, as well as many other factors that affect quality of life.

Do I Have a Thyroid Imbalance?

The most common type of thyroid dysfunction is due to a condition called “hypothyroidism”, in which the thyroid gland is either not producing enough thyroid hormone, or the body is not properly converting the hormone to its useful form (T3).

My Doctor Says My Thyroid is Normal but I Still Have Symptoms of Thyroid Imbalance. Why is this?

Most conventional doctors only test for TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), which is not always an accurate indicator of overall thyroid function. It is possible for TSH levels to be normal when levels of T3, the body’s active thyroid hormone, are low. As many doctors do not test for this, thyroid imbalance often goes undiagnosed and symptoms persist. Thyroid imbalance is caused by a number of underlying factors, making it possible for simple screening tests to come back indicating normal thyroid levels, when in fact, thyroid dysfunction is present.

My Doctor has Already Prescribed Thyroid Medication but I Don’t Feel Better. What’s Happening?

Most doctors prescribe two types of thyroid medication: Synthroid and Armour. Synthroid is composed of T4 only and does not include T3, the body’s active form of thyroid hormone, while Armour is composed of pig thyroid hormone, which is not bioidentical, and often elicits an immune response in the body. Some people respond poorly to these medications while others are given improper dosages based on inaccurate testing. As mentioned above, thyroid imbalance can be the result of a variety of imbalances including low Vitamin D, low iodine, low iron, high estrogen, high cortisol, and low progesterone. Without accounting for and adjusting all of these factors to their proper balance, it is difficult to treat thyroid imbalance even with medication. If these other factors are not addressed, it is highly possible to be on thyroid medication and still retain the symptoms of thyroid imbalance.

Why is Austin Wellness Clinic My Best Choice for Treating Thyroid Imbalance in Austin, TX?

Individualized Bioidentical Thyroid Treatment

Austin Wellness Clinic offers Individualized Bioidentical Thyroid Treatment. There is no standardization between patients – our thyroid experts tailor a treatment plan based on your specific test results.

Advanced Analysis and Thyroid Function Testing

Our Medical Director, Dr. John Haest, MD understands that thyroid function is much more complex than conventional practices recognize, and goes above and beyond to get to the root of thyroid imbalance. He addresses all contributing factors including Vitamin D levels, Iodine levels, toxicity, diet, lifestyle and nutrition, and hormone levels (estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol).

Better, Safer Medication

Dr. Haest prescribes compounded bioidentical thyroid hormone – that means that hormones are not pre-mixed and are free of additives, preservatives, and fillers and binders found in standardized medications like Synthroid and Armour. Additionally, they are bioidentical and are recognized by the body as being its own natural hormone. Finally, compounding allows Dr. Haest to prescribe exact amounts of the types of thyroid hormone you need based on your specific needs. This individualized approach has helped thousands of Austinites resolve their symptoms of thyroid imbalance.

Natural Thyroid Supplements – Pharmaceutical Grade – Highest Quality Available

We specialize in nutrition and natural nutrients and supplements to help boost natural thyroid function in addition to prescription medication. This ensures the shortest effective duration of medication possible and helps allow your body to restore its balance and normal production of thyroid hormone.