Although it is just a small gland in your neck, your thyroid gland plays an essential role in a number of crucial bodily functions. A variety of health issues can be traced back to an overperforming or underperforming thyroid, so making sure that it is functioning optimally is essential as you age.
At LX Medical, we have a number of different treatments that can target your thyroid gland based on your specific needs. In today’s blog, we explore some of those treatment options and explain what types of issues can be addressed by correcting an issue with your thyroid gland.
Improving Your Health By Targeting Your Thyroid
Let’s look at some of the systems and health issues that can be addressed by working to normalize the function of your thyroid gland:
- Energy Levels – Are you feeling more tired than normal? This could be due to an inefficient thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland helps to regulate your metabolism, and if it’s underproducing key hormones like thyroxine or triiodothyronine, you may find that you’re feeling tired or lethargic. Producing too many of these hormones can leave you feeling anxious and fatigued as your metabolism is effectively in hyperdrive. Normalizing thyroid hormone production can help to regulate your energy levels.
- Family Planning/Pregnancy – If you are hoping to become pregnant, providing the right environment for your thyroid to thrive can help with this process. Your body will demand more hormones when you’re pregnant, and if your thyroid can’t meet these demands, you may be at risk for complications like miscarriage, pre-term birth or developmental issues. If you’re struggling to become pregnant or you simply want to give yourself the best chance at having a healthy pregnancy, work to improve your thyroid health.
- Weight Loss – Similar to the first point, your thyroid plays an important role in your metabolism and how energy is used or stored. An underperforming thyroid gland can stand in the way of your weight loss goals, so making sure that it is functioning properly is essential for anyone hoping to shed some weight.
- Brain Fog – An underperforming or hyperactive thyroid gland can also have an impact on your mental health. Your thyroid hormones regulate neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which play a role in mood regulation and cognitive processes. An underperforming thyroid can leave you feeling tired, depressed or in a fog, while an overperforming thyroid can leave you feeling anxious, nervous or irritable. The longer these issues go untreated, the harder it will be to normalize hormone production in the long-term, so don’t ignore signs of a thyroid issue.
- Low Libido – Improving your thyroid function can also do wonders for your sexual health. More than half of women and more than three-quarters of men with thyroid issues experienced at least one sexual dysfunction issue like low libido or erectile dysfunction. Issues with your sex life can also impact your mental health, so addressing problems in the bedroom that may stem from a thyroid issue can help with a few different important aspects of your health.
We’re confident that we can identify any potential issues with your thyroid and set you up with an individualized treatment plan to get things back on track. With the help of our comprehensive lab screening and glycemic metric testing, we can quickly evaluate where your hormone levels are at and determine some of the best ways to address any issues. Whether that involves improving amino acid function through peptide therapy, improving your nutrient intake with IV therapy or regulating thyroid function with specific supplements, we’re confident we can find the right treatment for you.
For more information about the function of your thyroid gland and advice on how to normalize thyroid function, reach out to the experienced team at LX Medical today at (651) 565-9633.
