Overweight, tired, depressed? Maybe your thyroid is to blame.
Among my clients a thyroid imbalance often the culprit responsible for unwanted weight gain, fatigue and depression. It’s not uncommon for my clients to present with blood test results which indicate that their Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is within the normal range.
Therefore, any notion that the thyroid is out of balance is dismissed by their GP’s. However, there is now much evidence to support the notion of subclinical hypothryoidism. In other words, if your TSH blood tests show that you are on the lower end of the range, there’s a good chance that your thyroid may not be functioning as well as it could.
Iodine deficiency is extremely common and without sufficient iodine, the thyroid cannot make T4 or T3, both of which govern metabolism throughout the body.
The thyroid is also significantly affected by stress and infection. Both of which can produce thyroid abnormalities. Women who experience PMS and peri-menopausal symptoms may also be suffering from thyroid imbalances. Interestingly, thyroid function flutuates throughout the menstrual cycle. It’s generally, more sluggish in the premenstrual and menstrual phases and more efficient during the remainder of the cycle.
Balancing the thyroid through targeted supplementation has worked wonders for many of my clients. Not only for weight loss but also for increasing energy and alleviating feelings of depression.
If you feel the cold, experience fatigue, depression, weight gain, dry skin or a horse voice, it’s worth investigating a possible thyroid link, regardless of your TSH results. Contact Us today on 9217 6410 for an appointment.
In every client I see the potential for abundant health & wellness
In an ideal world your body would perform and function the way nature intended.
There would be no pain or depression, no allergies or constant infections. No irritating skin problems or difficulties conceiving a baby. No obesity or heart disease.
Alas, life is complex and our bodies are subject to stress, pollution, internal toxins, bad diets, a lack of fresh air and exercise, work and family commitments and a myriad of other stressors that detract from your health and wellbeing.
Maintaining abundant health in this scenario is a challenge but it’s not inconceivable.
All it takes is a conscious commitment to live well and be well.
We live in a society were ill health is tolerated as the ‘norm’. If you’ve got a headache then reach for a pain reliever. If you’ve got a bad back take an
anti-inflammatory.
There’s no doubt that these drugs do work, the pain subsides but the problem remains. Symptomatic relief is very tempting but at some stage wouldn’t you want to get to cause of that discomfort and fix it if you could?
Let’s take the example of a reoccurring headache. Would you be surprised to learn that it may simply be a sign of dehydration? Alternatively, your blood glucose levels may have dropped or you may have a sinus infection or eye strain, neck and shoulder tension, a vitamin/mineral deficiency or any one of a myriad of other potential causes.
As a Naturopath I’m trained to take everything into consideration and view your life holistically. Therefore, during an initial consultation while discussing your medical history (past and present) I’ll be looking for clues to explain the cause(s) of your discomfort.
Your diet speaks volumes about your health both past and present and your potential to develop preventable health concerns in the future. Your working and living environment and past and present stressors also provide clues. Risk factors such as being overweight, smoking, high blood pressure, etc. all impact significantly on your current and future health.
Despite the myriad of health concerns that my clients present with, there is infinite potential for every client to achieve greatly improved health and wellbeing.
It‘s not uncommon for my clients to present with 2-3+ serious health concerns during their initial consultation. The second consultation is very exciting as many positive changes have typically occurred. From a practitioner’s point of view this is very rewarding. From the client’s point of view this is a definite improvement and the start of a wellness journey.
I don’t see you as you are…but as you can be
Welcome to wellness medicine.
I envisage your body full of youthful energy. Fit and capable of fighting infection and disease naturally. Your body is designed to heal itself and given the right ingredients, I can help your body to do just that.
Almost every cell in your body is renewed every 100 days. So by making some positive changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can look forward to a body which is strong and healthy for a lifetime.
It’s time to think about your health in a whole new light. It’s time to put your health first and realize that it is your most important asset. Make abundant health and wellness your priority today.
You have only one life to live and only one body to see you through it. Choose wellness and feel fantastic again.