Episode 47: Breaking Down Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid Health
Written By Nicole Goode
 

One in 20 people in the UK have a thyroid problem, with women being six times more likely to experience symptoms than men. In this episode, Nicole delves into the intricacies of thyroid diagnoses and the challenges patients face with conventional care. She highlights the limitations of standard medical testing and the benefits of a functional medicine approach, which includes comprehensive panels, symptom management, and root cause investigation. 

Nicole also deep dives into the importance of individualised care when it comes to treating thyroid issues, specifically Hashimoto's. She discusses dietary and lifestyle factors, the significance of being an active participant in one's health journey, as well as her expert advice on managingconditions like Hashimoto's, addressing persistent symptoms, and empowering patients through education and ongoing support.

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Timestamps:

[01:33] - Common issues in thyroid care

[03:10] - Functional medicine approach

[03:54] - Root cause investigation

[05:35] - Holistic and individualised care

[08:33] - Emotional and psychological impact

[15:19] - Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine

[19:15] - Delving deeper into Hashimoto's

[26:43] - Persistent symptoms and management

[32:54] - Empowering patients in their healthcare

 
“Testing within conventional medicine is designed to pull up when you’ve got damage. What we’re doing in functional medicine is actually looking to catch things earlier, we don’t want to leave you until you get damage, we don’t want to leave you till you get to that point.”
— NICOLE GOODE
 

Essential learnings from this episode…

  • Conventional medicine treats diseases with medication but doesn’t explore underlying causes the way that functional medicine does

  • Functional medicine seeks to modulate the immune system and reduce autoimmune triggers

  • Personalised care models empower patients to take an active role in their health

  • With the functional medicine approach, your plan is tailored to individual biochemistry, lifestyle, and health history making it 100% unique to you

 
 

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