I have learned over the years that for
thyroid patients to feel at their best, achieving normal blood tests with treatment is not enough. The treating physician needs to address the many facets of their symptoms and suffering going from persistent depression and anxiety to struggle with weight, sexual dysfunction, flare-ups of PMS and menopausal symptoms.
The treating physician should also search for other hidden conditions that could be associated with
thyroid imbalance, such as adrenal insufficiency, Fibromyalgia, pituitary dysfunction, sleep apnea, and autoimmune disorders…The mind-body program that I offer to my patients and that I detail in the
thyroid solution, is a comprehensive program that includes fine tuning of medications, innovative treatments such as combination treatment with
thyroid hormones (T4/T3), addressing stress issues, and practicing
mind-body techniques.
The program also includes addressing anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders with medications and or counseling, paying attention to healthy nutrition, and adhering to a well balanced thyroid friendly diet and taking adequate well balanced amounts of
vitamins, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. The program includes other major components aimed at improving well being, cognition and preventing degenerative damage to the brain and the cardiovascular system as well as addressing female hormonal issues.