THYROID & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
THYROID
Have you been told your thyroid is normal but when looking at a symptom checklist for thyroid conditions you have every symptom that is listed?
Symptoms of Hypothyroid
- cold intolerance
- Difficulty losing weight
- Brittle nails
- Hair loss
- Dry skin
Dr. Sandler has been evaluating patients for symptoms associated with thyroid disease for many years. It is frustrating to most patients when they have been told that their “thyroid is normal” and they come to find out that they have not been adequately tested.
Looking only at a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test is not enough to evaluate how your thyroid is functioning. In addition, the TSH is often misread as normal because you fall in the “normal” range. At Shared Wellness MD, we routinely test a complete thyroid profile looking at the conversion of your thyroid hormone as well as thyroid antibodies. If a thyroid problem has been determined, we optimize the thyroid with replacement of T4 and T3 formulas that are dosed in similar ratios as your body produces. Traditional medications like Synthroid and Levothyroxine are only T4 replacements. Our patients feel better when T3 is added. In addition, interventions to help slow the destruction of your thyroid are recommended if you have antibodies to your thyroid (known as Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroid Disease or Grave’s Disease).
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
The CDC defines an adult with a body mass index (BMI) of 25.0 to 29.9 as OVERWEIGHT and a BMI over 30 as OBESE. The obesity rate in the United States has skyrocketed in the last 50 years from 23% (¼ of adult Americans) in 1962 to 42.4% in their most up to date statistics in 2017-8. Numerous studies have identified contributing factors to these horrific statistics, including overconsumption of food and insufficient exercise. Duh! Looking more deeply at the patterns of dieting, it has become evident that the diet crazes of the 60’s and 70’s which included low fat, high carbohydrate foods has created over consumption of processed foods and has led to an epidemic of obesity.
Armed with this scientific information, Dr. Sandler has developed a TEAM APPROACH to weight management which includes:
- Extensive blood work to rule out thyroid disease and other disease processes
- Balance female and male hormones – it is often essential that this be done before we can address your slow metabolism.
- Incorporate reduced carbohydrate diet
- Exercise – don’t be frightened of this! If you don’t move, your metabolism will slow down. This can be as simple as monitoring your steps daily, setting goals, and being accountable!
- Medication – physician supervised, clinically proven, safe medications can be used with close follow up
- Accountability – YOU are the most important part of the team. Initially, you will be seen every 1-2 months to monitor your vital signs, weight, and progress.
- For a quick start, based upon availability, Dr. Sandler may offer you a short term course of hcg injections paired with a very low calorie diet (40 day treatment.)
Dr. Sandler has been evaluating patients for symptoms associated with thyroid disease for many years. It is frustrating to most patients when they have been told that their “thyroid is normal” and they come to find out that they have not been adequately tested.
Looking only at a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test is not enough to evaluate how your thyroid is functioning. In addition, the TSH is often misread as normal because you fall in the “normal” range. At Shared Wellness MD, we routinely test a complete thyroid profile looking at the conversion of your thyroid hormone as well as thyroid antibodies. If a thyroid problem has been determined, we optimize the thyroid with replacement of T4 and T3 formulas that are dosed in similar ratios as your body produces. Traditional medications like Synthroid and Levothyroxine are only T4 replacements. Our patients feel better when T3 is added. In addition, interventions to help slow the destruction of your thyroid are recommended if you have antibodies to your thyroid (known as Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroid Disease or Grave’s Disease).
