Integrative Health Care Services

Thyroid Disease (Hashimoto’s disease)

This is an autoimmune disease that is defined by the immune system producing antibodies which attack the cells in your thyroid gland. Over time, the antibodies can destroy the thyroid gland entirely. Hashimoto’s disease differs from hypothyroidism in that hypothyroidism is caused by the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. It is the result of the thyroid being underactive and underproducing thyroid hormones. Making a distinction between Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism can be done through blood analysis. If you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, you may experience muscle weakness, lethargy, weight gain, dry skin or nails, irregular menstruation, constipation, depression, or a goiter.

How Integrative Health Helps Address Thyroid Disease

Integrative health and functional medicine explore your genetics, current and past nutritional habits, exposure to toxins in food or environment, viral and bacterial infections, gut health, and more. After a thorough examination and positive identification of thyroid disease, modifications to diet, environment and other factors can help diminish the symptoms and physical problems associated with this autoimmune disease.  Integrative health care helps with thyroid disease management.

Other Autoimmune Diseases

With the constant rise of autoimmune diseases, it may be time for people to begin looking at integrative health as a preferred approach to health management. Looking at the root causes of disease rather than medicating the body to care for symptoms may be a more appropriate approach. Some of the autoimmune diseases we help patients with include:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriasis
• Lupus