Could it be your Thyroid?

"The thyroid's job is to secrete several hormones, collectively called thyroid hormones. These hormones influence metabolism, growth, and development, and body temperature."

On Dr. Robyn's next YOUNGER podcast episode called, "Could It Be Your Thyroid?" she explains how thyroid issues can be easily under diagnosed. Learn which thyroid lab tests are best to ask your practitioner to take for you. This episode offers many ways to support a healthy functioning thyroid.

"The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped glad that sits low on the front of the neck, along the front windpipe. The thyroid has two side lobes, connected by a bridge in the middle ---picture the shape of a butterfly."

Our team understands the challenges many doctors have when it comes to isolating thyroid disease. The main reason has been because the symptoms are so similar to many other health problems. Many MD's simply find they don't have the time to discuss symptoms with patients and / or sort out the cause of the complaint(s).

If you're trying to talk to your health practitioner about your thyroid worries, and they are not taking you seriously, seek a second opinion. Be your own advocate and speak up!

"We are grateful to have Dr. Christi Alsop as a resident expert practitioner at Santa Fe Soul Center for Regenerative Medicine, who has personal experience with Hashimoto's thyroiditis."

When you make a simple call to my center, you can let us help you gain insights related to this and any health issue. Our team is passionate about educating our patients, giving them options with a clear understanding of the benefits of living a regenerative lifestyle.

"Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It is an auto-immune dis-ease that tends to run in families and symptoms can take many years to appear."

Here are the key takeaways from this YOUNGER podcast episode:

Know where your thyroid gland is located
The function of your thyroid
Hormones and why they are so important
The role of iodine
Metabolism as it relates to your thyroid
Thyroid and endocrine systems
Your immune system's connection to your thyroid
Defining underactive thyroid
Swelling in your neck
Best methods to diagnose thyroid issues
Why thyroid issues are under diagnosed
Thyroid lab tests to request
Hashimoto's and Grave's Dis-ease
Ways to support a healthy thyroid
Importance of stress reduction
Adrenal gland support
Top nutrients to supplement your thyroid

"Thyroid hormones act on almost every kind of cell in your body to increase cellular activity or metabolism. If there is too much or too little thyroid hormone, the metabolism of your entire body is impacted."