Thyroid Support
Supporting those with Hashimoto's, Graves disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, post partum thyroiditis, thyroidectomy.
Understanding the bigger picture
Thyroid health involves more than the thyroid gland itself. Depending on your presentation, I consider:
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Thyroid hormone production and conversion: Understanding the relationship between TSH, T4, T3 and reverse T3, and the processes involved in thyroid hormone activation and regulation.
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Autoimmune activity and inflammation: Exploring the immune processes involved in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, including thyroid antibodies, inflammatory pathways and factors that may influence immune regulation.
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Gut health and the microbiome: Exploring the relationship between gastrointestinal health, intestinal integrity, microbial diversity, immune function and thyroid health.
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Nutrient status: Considering nutrients involved in thyroid hormone synthesis, conversion and function, including iron, selenium, zinc and other essential micronutrients.
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Stress and adrenal physiology: Understanding how chronic stress, sleep disruption and physiological demands can influence thyroid hormone regulation, mitochondrial function and overall wellbeing.
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Metabolic and hormonal health: Recognising the relationship between thyroid function, cholesterol metabolism, cardiovascular health and reproductive hormones.
Training
With an ongoing clinical thyroid mentorship with Tara Nelson (Thyroid Specialist) and completing Dr Brad Leech's Autoimmune Mentorship program, these have assisted in developing my clinical knowledge of thyroid physiology, thyroid dysfunction and the interconnected factors influencing thyroid health.
I am committed to continually expanding my clinical understanding and incorporating current research and evidence informed approaches into my practice.
My aim is to look beyond individual symptoms and laboratory results to better understand the bigger picture of your health.
Individualised testing and assessment
Where clinically appropriate, I often recommend further investigations to gain a more comprehensive understanding of your thyroid health.
This may include:
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Comprehensive thyroid testing, including TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and thyroid antibodies.
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Reverse T3, where clinically indicated.
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Iron studies, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, iodine urine test and any other relevant micronutrient testing.
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Inflammatory and metabolic markers.
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Hormone testing, estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, DHEAs, testosterone.
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Functional gut testing, including microbiome assessment where appropriate.
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Referring for thyroid ultra sounds
Testing recommendations are individualised based on your symptoms, history and existing investigations.
