Thyroid Health
It is estimated that approx. 60,000 new cases of thyroid disease are diagnosed each year in Australia and managing condition can be overwhelming.
We support your thyroid health by
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Rebalancing any possible causes of thyroid dysfunction
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Alleviating your symptoms such as digestive issues, energy level
Are you 'Hyper' or 'Hypo' ?
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Overview
Elevated circulating levels of thyroid hormone - too much thyroid hormone in the body!
Chronic autoimmune disorder 'Graves disease' is part of this condition.
Symptoms
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Fatigue
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Light sensitivity
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Unexplained weight loss
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Frequent bowel movement
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Diarrhoea
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Feeling overheated
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Insomnia
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Heart palpitation
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Goitre (Enlarged thyroid gland)
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Thinning of the hair
Possible Causes
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Infections
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Too much iodine (from supplement or medication)
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Chemical Exposure / Heavy metal toxicity
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Leaky gut
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Food allergy / intolerance
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Poor diet / high in processed foods
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Inactivity
Overview
Thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone for some reasons - more common in women than men. Autoimmune condition 'Hashimoto's' is part of this condition.
Symptoms
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Fatigue
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Sleepiness
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Constipation
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Heavy periods
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Muscle weakness, pain
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Depression
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Weight gain
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Hair loss
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Difficulty concentrating / focusing / brain fog
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Sensitivity to cold temperature
Possible Causes
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Nutrient deficiencies such as
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iodine
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selenium
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zinc
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vitamin D
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Accumulated environmental toxins
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High oestrogen level
- This is how we can work with You -
1, Get to know
about you
We will take case history of your condition to narrow down where and how your conditions have all started. In our consultation, a non-invasive zinc test is included which is essential for your thyroid health. Meta Scan is also included to assess your body composition as well as your cellular health.
3. Re-balance
Once your condition is identified from consultation or testings, we proceed to 'Re-balance' your health by providing personalised health plan - to heal, improve, detox from your condition. Therapeutic dose of herbal/nutritional medicines are utilised.
2, Let's be clear with functional tests
We will assess what your thyroid function is doing from pathology test - TSH, T4, T3, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies.
If necessary, additional comprehensive home-testings might become helpful for clear diagnosis such as
4. Food as medicine
Different conditions may require different food approach. We will provide suitable diet plan / food list to suit your condition. As this is a 'personalised diet plan', your cooking ability, kitchen environment and your food preferences will all be considered.
Want to know how
we can work with you?
Start from our
FREE Assessment Consultation
Saya - Your Naturopath
Free Assessment Consultation gives you an opportunity to
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Ask what Naturopathy can do..
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See how we can work with your condition
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Question about any concerns you may have before commencing a full consultation
Assessment consultation is available in clinic / by phone / Online (such as skype or zoom)
- Bookings are essential -
"Would love to support finding your root cause and improve your condition!"