Thyroid Dysfunction

Restoring Balance to the Body’s Metabolic Engine

The thyroid gland is small, but it controls some of the body’s most important functions—including metabolism, energy, temperature regulation, and mood. When it isn’t working properly, symptoms can ripple through your entire system. At Optimize Integrative Health, we take a root-cause, personalized approach to diagnosing and treating thyroid dysfunction so you can regain balance and long-term vitality.

What Is Thyroid Dysfunction?

Thyroid dysfunction occurs when the thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck, produces either too little hormone (hypothyroidism) or too much hormone (hyperthyroidism).

  • Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leaving you feeling fatigued, sluggish, and prone to weight gain.
  • Hyperthyroidism speeds metabolism up, often causing weight loss, anxiety, and rapid heart rate.

Both conditions can disrupt energy, mood, sleep, and overall health if left untreated.

What Shapes Your Thyroid Health?

Several factors can contribute to thyroid imbalances, including:

Autoimmune Disorders

Hashimoto’s (underactive thyroid) or Graves’ Disease (overactive thyroid)

Iodine Levels

Both deficiency and excess can trigger dysfunction

Genetics

Family history increases risk

Medications

Lithium, amiodarone, and others may affect thyroid function

Radiation Exposure

Past cancer treatments in the head/neck region

Pregnancy

Postpartum thyroiditis can temporarily or permanently affect function

How Thyroid Dysfunction Feels
Real Life

Symptoms depend on whether thyroid activity is low or high, but both can make daily life difficult.

Hypothyroidism may cause:

Persistent fatigue

Weight gain

Cold intolerance

Dry skin and brittle hair

Constipation

Muscle weakness

Depression or brain fog

Unexplained weight loss

Rapid heartbeat or palpitations

Heat intolerance

Anxiety or irritability

Tremors and sweating

Frequent bowel movements

Trouble sleeping

Hypothyroidism
May Cause

What to Expect as a Patient

At Optimize Integrative Health, we use our “Optimize • Restore • Thrive” model to evaluate and treat thyroid conditions:

Optimize

Advanced testing to uncover the root cause:

  • Comprehensive bloodwork to assess thyroid hormones and antibodies.
  • Genomic testing to identify predispositions.
  • Biological age screening for a deeper picture of whole-body health.

Restore

A personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs, which may include:

  • Medications such as levothyroxine for hypothyroidism or antithyroid drugs for hyperthyroidism.
  • Hormone therapy with bioidentical hormones when appropriate.
  • Regenerative treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or red light therapy to reduce inflammation and support repair.
  • Nutritional counseling and metabolic health solutions for energy and weight balance.
  • Nutraceutical support with selenium, zinc, vitamin D, and targeted thyroid-supportive supplements.

Thrive

Long-term support to maintain balance:

  • Ongoing monitoring and treatment adjustments.
  • Lifestyle coaching for stress, sleep, and exercise.
  • Continuous oversight to prevent relapses and promote sustained thyroid health.

The Bottom Line

Thyroid dysfunction can affect every area of your life—but it is highly manageable with the right care. At Optimize Integrative Health, we provide a science-based, personalized approach that restores thyroid balance and helps you feel like yourself again.

Through our “Optimize • Restore • Thrive” model, we partner with you for lasting thyroid health, so you can regain energy, focus, and resilience.

Your journey to restoring thyroid balance starts here.

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