Fairlawn Thyroid Optimization

A Functional Medicine Approach to Thyroid Optimization in Fairlawn, OH

Your thyroid may be small, but it plays a huge role in how you feel every day. Located in your neck, this gland helps regulate your metabolism, energy levels, weight, mood, body temperature, digestion, and heart rate.

When your thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can affect nearly every part of your body—and many people don’t even know they have a problem. Thyroid issues are especially common during perimenopause, menopause, and after pregnancy but they can happen at any age and in both women and men.

At Balanced Body Solutions, we take thyroid health seriously. Many of our patients come to us after being told their thyroid labs were “normal,” yet they still don’t feel like themselves. Some have been treated with Synthroid or Levothyroxine for years but still feel little or no improvement. That’s why our approach goes deeper.

What Makes Our Approach Different?

We use a functional medicine approach, which means we go beyond basic labs like TSH. We look at the bigger picture. How your body is functioning as a whole and focus on what’s optimal, not just what’s “in range.” Our target lab ranges are very specific, and we consider how you actually feel.

A full thyroid panel is part of our initial BALANCE labs for males and females to evaluate baseline function. We often treat thyroid and hormone imbalances simultaneously because these hormones are interconnected and can significantly influence each other’s function.

We consider:

• Your symptoms and how you feel because labs alone don’t tell the full story
• Comprehensive thyroid labs, including:
  • TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3
  • Thyroid antibodies (TPO, TgAb) to screen for Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune thyroid conditions
• Key nutrient levels and replacement that support thyroid health, like iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin D, B12, and magnesium
• Gut health, since 20% of thyroid hormone conversion happens in the digestive system
• Adrenal function because stress and cortisol imbalance can suppress thyroid activity
• Chronic inflammation and toxin exposure, such as BPA or heavy metals, that may interfere with hormone balance

Personalized Thyroid Support Plans

There is no one-size-fits-all solution. If we identify a thyroid imbalance or autoimmune condition, we create a personalized treatment plan that may include:

• Nutrition recommendations to support hormone production and reduce inflammation
• Targeted supplements to correct deficiencies and, in autoimmune cases like Hashimoto’s, reduce antibody levels
• Stress support to improve adrenal function and hormone balance
• Detox support if toxins or inflammation are contributing to your symptoms
• Customized thyroid hormone replacement we offer options beyond just levothyroxine, ensuring precise dosing and type of medication for your unique needs
• Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) may also be utilized for autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s, which is a common cause of hypothyroidism.

Signs Your Thyroid May Be Struggling 

Common Symptoms

• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Cold intolerance
• Constipation
• Dry skin
• Goiter
• Hair thinning or hair loss
• Depression or low mood
• Muscle weakness or cramps
• Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
• Hoarseness
• Memory issues or difficulty concentrating (“brain fog”)
• Puffy face
• Elevated blood cholesterol levels
• Swelling in the neck (enlarged thyroid or goiter)
• Menstrual irregularities
• Loss of eyebrows (especially the outer third)

If you’re dealing with any of these symptoms—or if you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel right—there’s a better way. Our goal is to help you uncover the root cause of your symptoms and feel truly balanced again.

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