Whether it is weight gain, hot flashes, or even poor skin health it’s easy to blame the cause on your hormones. But, how do you know if it really is your hormones that are creating the problems? In this video we breakdown the 5 most common signs you have a legitimate hormone problem.
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“I can’t lose weight… It must be my hormones.”
“My menstrual cycle is abnormal… It must be my hormones.”
“I don’t know what’s wrong with me… It must be my hormones.”
Not a week goes by without a patient coming into our office having already pinned their symptoms on a hormonal problem. And guess what? They’re usually right. Because the big three—sex, thyroid, and stress hormones—wear so many hats, there’s a good chance at least one of them is misfiring, leaving you struggling and confused.
The endocrine system works like a symphony to balance hormones (Source: Larisa Birta via Unsplash)
Hormones—such as estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone—are chemical messengers secreted by organs and glands, including the adrenals, thyroid, ovaries, and testicles. Together, they help you sleep, ease your stress, control your sex drive, burn and store fat, and more. Like a symphony, your entire endocrine system works in harmony to control the level of hormones circulating throughout your body—and if there’s even a slight imbalance, your health can fall flat.
But while you may be correct in thinking “It’s my hormones,” there are plenty of other conditions that can mimic the symptoms of a hormone problem. So, let’s look at the five telltale signs that it really is your hormones impacting your health.
Long, short, heavy, or light, an abnormal menstrual cycle is…well…abnormal. Though it is relatively common, with up to 5 percent of adult women frequently missing periods over an extended length of time, it’s often a sign of a hormonal issue that should not be ignored. When there’s a happy balance between the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, ovarian, and thyroid glands, most women will menstruate once monthly. Irregular cycles, missed periods, or painful and intense PMS symptoms are signs that hormone levels are either lacking or too high.
A hormone imbalance can affect your ability to burn fat (Source: pixabay)
Some people just don’t eat right or exercise—and, alas, they wind up overweight. Other people stick to a strict diet and practically live at the gym, yet they’re overweight, too. What gives? When we restrict our calories, our metabolism compensates by decreasing our metabolic rate with leptin, the metabolism-regulating hormone. When leptin is high, metabolism is high; when it’s low, our metabolism rate plummets. In the face of this threatening situation, the thyroid and leptin hormones decrease, and stress hormones increase, effectively shutting down your fat-burning ability—known as metabolic adapation. Any attempt to slim down without the proper hormone balance will be in vain.
Believe it or not, 32 percent of women and 15 percent of men lack the desire to have sex on a regular basis—and for many, they simply don’t bring their hormones to bed. While age certainly has a lot to do with the misfires, a hormone imbalance can occur as early as in your twenties. Whether it’s a decline in DHEA (the “master hormone” that makes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone), a rise in cortisol (the “stress hormone”), or other hormones like insulin and ghrelin getting in on the act, hormone issues are a huge plot point in the story of low libido.
Got the sex drive, but can’t get pregnant? Check in with your hormones. For women, the menstrual cycle, egg development, ovulation, and pregnancy all rely on delicately balanced hormones. And the same goes for men and their sperm production. From low progesterone and “low T” to a thyroid disorder or PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) diagnosis, a hormone imbalance can make it impossible to conceive.
Misfiring hormones can cause skin problems (Source: Isabell Winter via Unsplash).
Chances are you’ve seen evidence of the acne-hormone connection during puberty, but skin problems can persist well past the teenage years when you have a disorder. Blame your oily cheeks on the boost of DHEA, your redness on excess testosterone, and your chin zits on elevated estrogen.
So, you were right. It is your hormones. But don’t you want to know why? Look for our next post (next week) about the highs and lows of hormone levels, and how you can balance them out.
Most of us only think about calories and exercise when planning to lose weight. The latest science suggests we should actually be looking at bacteria as well. In this video we discuss the latest findings suggesting intestinal bacteria may control weight loss.
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Millions of Americans suffer from IBS and food intolerance, frequently without an answer to what is actually causing the symptoms in the first place. In this video we breakdown the 5 intestinal tests anyone with IBS or food intolerance should have to get to the root cause of their conditions.
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Your weight-loss battle, fight against fatigue, and struggle with food sensitivity could have everything to do with your intestinal health. But without the proper testing, you may never know—and never find your way to well-being. Great news. It’s absolutely possible to alter your intestinal health, but if you don’t give your gut the attention it deserves, metabolism and hormone problems can quickly take center stage.
Many people who are overweight are also insulin resistant, which means their cells have trouble absorbing glucose, causing a buildup of sugar in the blood. This not only packs on the pounds, but it can also lower metabolic rates and lead to type 2 diabetes. But what might be causing insulin resistance?
Lab studies show link between bacteria and gut health (Photo Source: pixabay.com)
Science has answers. Recent research points to an overgrowth of bacteria in the intestinal tract as one cause. Using artificial sweeteners, scientists induced insulin resistance in rats—then promptly reversed that resistance with antibiotics that attacked the overgrowth of intestinal bacteria. Another study of mice found that unhealthy changes in gut bacteria can lower resting metabolic rate—and lead to obesity. The end result? Bacteria affects metabolism. While we’re not rodents, we share similar biological characteristics, and these findings highlight the critical role bacteria plays in how humans process energy.
Intestinal problems like food allergies and leaky gut syndrome increase inflammation, which kicks up your cortisol levels. Although this stress hormone is only trying to help by calming inflammation, the elevated cortisol levels lead to weight gain, energy problems, and metabolism issues.
As mentioned in our last blog post, the gut’s good bacteria encourages the conversion of T4 to T3, ensuring healthy thyroid function and efficient metabolism. Altered bacteria in the intestinal tract impairs that conversion, which can elevate estrogen levels, slow down your thyroid function, and boost weight gain.
Intestinal issues can decrease serotonin and increase cravings (Photo Source: freestocks.org via Pexels)
Did you know 95 percent of serotonin, the chemical responsible for maintaining mood balance, comes from the gastrointestinal tract? Emerging research shows that an intestinal problem can affect serotonin levels, which can wreak havoc on your mind and body. As your serotonin levels decrease, your cravings for sugar go up. To cope, you eat more food, gain more weight, and feel worse.
It’s also believed that having a digestive enzyme problem can drive you to overeat. Because you don’t absorb the much-needed nutrients from food, you eat more to try to compensate, and end up developing what’s known as “overconsumptive malnutrition.” Let us help.
Nearly 70 million people in the U.S. are affected by digestive issues, yet many simply treat the symptoms. The damaging effects of an unchecked and untreated intestinal disorder are real—with real and lasting effects on your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. It’s time to go with your gut, and uncover and eliminate the source of your problems—for good!
Are you consumed with constipation—or doomed with diarrhea? Are you suddenly intolerant of dairy or overloaded with estrogen? The fact is, good health begins in the gut, and a lot of your woes may be owed to intestinal problems. It’s time to put them to the test.
But you’re not in for another blood test. And you shouldn’t be holding onto electrodes or measuring electromagnetic currents (yes, some doctors believe this is the path to a diagnosis). Instead, you need to go to the source. To diagnose an intestinal problem, you must test the materials and body fluids that run right through the area. And there are five tests that do just that.
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If toxins and bacteria are entering your bloodstream, there’s a good chance you have leaky gut syndrome. Fortunately, running the gold-standard lactulose/mannitol test is a simple and affordable way to diagnose this common digestive disorder. After drinking a sugary solution and having your urine tested, you’ll have a clear and certain result.
The thought of fungus growing anywhere on your body is enough to make you shiver, but when it grows on the inside of the intestinal tract, the effects can be severe. Everything from diarrhea to dermatitis and psoriasis have been linked with the overgrowth of candida (a type of yeast), but a simple stool test can determine if you’re under attack.
A little bit of bacteria is normal—a lotta bit is not. The good bacteria that lives in your gut influences the conversion of T4 to T3, which ensures healthy thyroid function and strong metabolism. An accumulation of bad bacteria can cause anything from indigestion and upset stomach to elevated estrogen levels and low thyroid. Two tests can search out bacterial overgrowth—and once again, a simple stool culture is one of them. The other more advanced option, the SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) breath test, measures the hydrogen and methane gas produced by bacteria in your small intestine. Fun fact—54 percent of people with thyroid problems have SIBO.
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Inflammation is always a sign of something else going on. If your intestinal tract is inflamed, you likely have elevated levels of lysozyme, a protein enzyme found in tears, mucous, and saliva. As you absorb the inflammation into your blood stream, your cortisol levels kick up in an effort to calm it down. Over time, you’ll experience fatigue, achy joints, pain, and metabolic problems—not to mention stomach discomfort and loose stools. Another good-old stool culture can identify if inflammation is the culprit.
We all love to eat, but if you don’t digest your food properly, you can’t absorb the precious nutrients. That’s where digestive enzymes come into play. If your pancreas isn’t producing adequate levels of these enzymes (a condition known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency), you’re in for a world of upset stomach, bloating, and diarrhea. Luckily, your old friend, the stool test, can analyze levels of chymotrypsin, the enzyme that digests proteins in the intestine.
While your primary doctor may not be quick to run these insightful and imperative tests, it’s wise for everyone to request them. You may have grown accustomed to stomach issues or fatigue, but minor inconveniences today can turn into a life-changing hormone and metabolism problems tomorrow. You can absolutely alter your intestinal health. Stay tuned for our next blog post to see the ramifications of not doing so.
Many people believe they experience negative symptoms when they eat certain foods. Some call these reactions “allergies.” In this video we breakdown the 3 different types of food allergies you can have, and the best method for testing each.
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Brain fog, fatigue, food sensitivity, and inflammation have recently been found to have one common potential cause. In this video we introduce the connection between the medical condition called increased intestinal permeability, Leaky Gut Syndrome, and a variety of common health concerns.
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Remember your first peanut butter and jelly sandwich? You loved every bite – until the last one, when your throat started closing. Dad took you to the doctor and a test confirmed you were allergic to peanuts (along with bananas, pollen, and cat dander). Heart-broken, you accepted that you’d never again enjoy the taste of that sweet and creamy treat.
You’re not alone on this one. Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies. So, what’s all this talk about food “intolerance” and food “sensitivity?” Are these other ways of saying you’re allergic to it? Just like leaky gut syndrome and increased intestinal permeability discussed in our most recent blog post, the confusion lies in the terminology.
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Like your precious peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a food allergy pulls no punches. You eat the trigger food – you have a physical reaction. You might love the taste, but your immune system doesn’t. It attacks the proteins in the food, which can cause a range of reactions from a mildly itchy mouth or hives to severe throat tightening or difficulty breathing. In the worst cases, the sudden onset of anaphylaxis, the most serious allergic reaction, can lead to death. Fortunately, a simple skin or blood test showing the presence of IgE (immunoglobulin subclass E) antibodies can diagnose a food allergy.
Food sensitivity, on the other hand, is a bit slyer. Let’s say you just devoured the most delicious swordfish dish at your favorite fine-dining restaurant. A few hours later, you’re feeling a little off. Maybe you have a headache, brain fog, or an upset stomach. This isn’t the first time you felt ill after a meal, but since it only happens now and then, you’ve never bothered to pinpoint what’s causing it. If you did, you might find that you have a food sensitivity to swordfish. This slow immune reaction will show up on a blood test as high levels of IGG (immunoglobulin subclass G) antibodies, which cause inflammation. While your reaction was rather quick, symptoms can appear up to three days after consuming that trigger food. And since they can manifest as vague, non-life-threatening aches and pains, many people don’t associate them with food.
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Sometimes, consuming a food doesn’t trigger an immune response, but does send you running for the restroom. In this case, you’re likely dealing with a food intolerance, which won’t show up on a blood test. Because your body lacks the enzyme necessary for proper digestion, that food runs right through you. One of the most common perpetrators is dairy, taking particular aim at the Asian population, with studies showing 90 percent of Asian-Americans are lactose intolerant. Other times, a bacterial imbalance, such as a candida fungal infection on the inside of your intestinal tract can cause bloating and other symptoms with sugar ingestion. Since intolerance can’t be measured with a test, an elimination-rotation diet is often the most successful course of action to identify the trigger.
Let’s face it. Most of us aren’t eager to talk about our bowel movements or other bodily functions, so instead, we suffer in silence. We pop our antacids or locate the nearest restroom before sitting down for a meal. We live like this for years until those food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances over-stress our bodies, increase inflammation, boost cortisol levels, and create more serious hormone, weight, and metabolism issues.
With the right tests, a real diagnosis, and a customized diet and exercise program, you can repair your relationship with food. Bon appétit!
Leaky gut sounds like the end result of a murderous rampage in a slasher movie. Sadly, it’s a fairly common digestive disorder. Leaky gut syndrome is a condition that causes toxins and bacteria to “leak” through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream. The toxic flow can lead to chronic fatigue, migraines, slow metabolism, autoimmune disorders, food sensitivities, thyroid abnormalities, mood swings, and worse.
But what causes the barrier to break? Can the leak be prevented? And why do so many medical professionals deny that the syndrome even exists?
Leaky gut remains a bit of a medical mystery. While many see it as the source of a variety of modern health problems, it has yet to be proven by science, prompting physicians to doubt its legitimacy. The problem lies in the terminology. Leaky gut syndrome has essentially become a marketing term for increased intestinal permeability, a condition that’s been studied for years and is connected with multiple chronic diseases. For instance, studies have found that people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are likely to have increased intestinal permeability. There’s also evidence that the condition may support the formation of type 1 diabetes.
Many doctors see increased intestinal permeability as a mere symptom of these ailments, rather than the cause. But as more and more stressed-out Americans make poor diet choices, the prevalence of the syndrome has reached epidemic proportions – and conventional doctors are finally starting to take note.
Because this condition is still in its infancy in terms of research and understanding, causes can be difficult to identify and confirm. Contributing factors believed to play a role include:
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The good news is a simple test can diagnose the condition. Used for over 40 years, the Lactulose/Mannitol test is the gold standard: you drink a sugar solution, then give a urine sample. If the solution ends up in your urine, BINGO! You’ve got leaky gut syndrome. Yes, it really is that easy.
Best of all, if you do have the condition, odds are in your favor that you’ll beat it. Metabolism doctors find that removing all the “junk” from your diet and adding the amino acid L-glutamine can have a profound effect. Like fertilizing your lawn to help it grow, L-glutamine (often used on burn victims) essentially fills in those holes in your intestinal walls to quickly return your intestinal permeability to the normal range.
If you’ve been dealing with unexplained health issues or struggling with a sluggish metabolism, you may have a leaky gut that requires a plumber … err … metabolism doctor! Waiting can turn that leak into a flood of health problems.
If your thyroid is sluggish, it doesn’t always mean the thyroid itself is the actual problem.
In this video we reveal how other organ and hormone problems can actually cause and create low thyroid function.
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Did you know that thyroid hormone medications are the second top-selling category of pharmaceutical drugs in the U.S. today? Or that there are at least seven causes of low thyroid, of which only two are responsive to those medications? It’s no wonder so many people continue suffering with thyroid-related symptoms even while taking their prescribed pills.
The conventional approach is to simply replace these hormones with either synthetic or bio-identical forms. On the surface, it seems logical. Don’t have enough hormones? Take more hormones. Problem solved, right? Not so much.
Taking replacement thyroid hormones without addressing the underlying cause of the disorder is doomed to fail. It’s like taking ibuprofen because you have a stone stuck in your shoe. Sure, it may ease the discomfort for a while, but wouldn’t you be better off shaking the stone loose first?
It’s time to stop treating the symptom and start addressing the cause. In an earlier blog post, we introduced you to patient Jane, a young woman who struggled most of her life with weight-loss resistance, exhaustion, and low libido. Her conventional doctors ran just one thyroid test over the years, and focused instead on her high blood pressure and obesity. What they missed was that she had low T3 syndrome, among other diagnosable problems.
So, did Jane require thyroid replacement hormones to “cure” her thyroid dysfunction? Not a chance. Instead, her metabolism doctor started her on an elimination/rotation diet to identify food sensitivities, a carbohydrate-cycled diet to increase metabolism over time, and a supplement regimen that assisted with normal hormonal health. She was able to boost her low thyroid function naturally – and chances are, you can, too.
Before you make any rash changes with diet, exercise, or medication, take some time to consider your options. You too can boost your low thyroid naturally in just five simple steps.
A thyroid disorder is not a disability if diagnosed and treated correctly. The fastest and easiest way to get all your thyroid tests completed, analyzed, and treated by a professional is to start today. Don’t hesitate – get the tools you need to overcome your thyroid disorder naturally, and get your life back once and for all.
Were you recently diagnosed with a thyroid disorder? Believe it or not, you’re lucky. Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition, yet keenly aware of their unexplained symptoms. As discussed in our last blog post, insurance companies don’t cover every test, meaning many people just learn to live with the fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog that plagues them. No diagnosis. No cause. No treatment.
So, congratulations! You have a diagnosis and are on your way to repairing your thyroid. But do you know the cause? The verdict may still be out on that. We covered some conditions and diseases that can slow down your thyroid function, but there are plenty of indirect instigators that can make a bad thing worse.
If your thyroid is sluggish, you can’t assume it has itself entirely to blame. There may be other underlying forces at work, making it harder for your thyroid to do its job.
Are you an over-exerciser or under-eater? That puts a lot of stress on the body. And when stress is out of control, your body will steal valuable resources to make stress hormones (including cortisol) instead of healthy thyroid and sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone).
Got poor gut health? That can trigger inflammation, which can cause the cells lining the intestines to leak (known as Leaky Gut Syndrome). The abnormally large spaces between the cells of the gut wall allow bacteria, fungi, parasites, undigested protein, fat, and toxic waste to enter the bloodstream. This impairs normal nutrient absorption, can lead to autoimmune reactions, and, you guessed it, lead to thyroid problems.
Many people suffering from low thyroid don’t produce enough stomach acid, which is necessary for proper digestion and the elimination of bacteria from food. The limited stomach acid can result in bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. In fact, one study found that 54 percent of hypothyroidism patients had bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine.
While it’s great to have a diagnosis, if you don’t treat your thyroid disorder, it will wreak havoc on all other bodily systems and your metabolism as a whole. Consider the thyroid your body’s thermostat, regulating your hunger levels, sex drive, mood, weight, and energy. When the thermostat breaks, you can’t control the system. You’ll be hungry, depressed, tired, and puffy with a decreased libido.
But treatment doesn’t always include medication. After all, there are at least seven causes of low thyroid, and only two are responsive to medication. Look for our next blog on how you can boost your low thyroid naturally and optimize your thyroid function for good.
Let’s say you’re one of the six patients we met in our last blog post. Fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog are driving you mad, and now you’re frustrated, too, because the doctor said your test results are “normal.”
The problem? Even though the doctor suspected your thyroid was to blame, your insurance company only covered two basic thyroid tests (TSH and Total T4 & T3). And while the results of those tests made it seem like you were sitting pretty, you’ve still got the symptoms you came in for. As a result, there are thyroid disorders or conditions still lurking, undetected.
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You’ve probably already heard of hyperthyroidism (when your thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone) and hypothyroidism (when your thyroid doesn’t produce normal amounts of thyroid hormones) but let’s get technical for a moment.
Your hypothalamus is tasked with sensing the levels of thyroid hormones in your body and releasing thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH). TRH stimulates the pituitary gland to produce thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triodothyronine). A lot more T4 is produced than T3, and your body must convert that T4 to T3. When this process doesn’t happen, you can end up with Low T3 Syndrome or Low Thyroid, the most underdiagnosed thyroid disorder.
T3 is one of the most powerful mediators of energy production, helping to determine your basal metabolic rate. Your “Total” T4 and T3 levels can be normal while your “Free” T4 & T3 – the active thyroid hormones responsible for proper thyroid function – may be running amuck. The result? Low T3 Syndrome, a condition which can directly (or indirectly) result in a slow metabolism, fatigue, and/or low energy levels (sound familiar?).
Sometimes the body’s immune system can turn against itself and attack its own tissues. Enter Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder that can lead to hypothyroidism. Since the symptoms of Hashimoto’s may be similar to those for other medical conditions, and because the required test to diagnose is often skipped, the disease often goes undetected and untreated.
While your conventional doctor certainly has your health and wellness in mind, they don’t always have the means to test and address what’s going on beneath the surface. Visit a metabolism doctor and you’ll have a new world of clarity. Using conventional and advanced metabolic testing, metabolism doctors can uncover thyroid problems with indisputable results. A complete testing panel will include:
So, where might you find a metabolism doctor who runs such thorough thyroid testing? At Twin Cities Metabolism! We’re here to get to the bottom of even the most mysterious and frustrating health concerns. Schedule a free consultation, and stay tuned for our next blog to learn more about how those “Outside Factors” may be indirectly affecting your thyroid function.
In this video we reveal the difference between a thyroid disease and a thyroid syndrome, and why it is paramount that you understand the difference prior to your next thyroid checkup.
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Six strangers sit in a doctor’s waiting room. Unbeknownst to each, they’ve been drawn there by the exact same symptoms. All six suffer from weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, weak nails, and depression. Worst of all, each one is about to be told that there’s no diagnosis for their ills. Or they’ll receive the wrong diagnosis, causing them to waste time taking the wrong medication or seeking the wrong treatment…and seeing absolutely no improvement.
Who is this doctor, you wonder? Should he or she be thrown out of the AMA?
It’s not that the doctor is bad, per se. It’s just that these are all classic symptoms of low thyroid or hypothyroidism, but in all likelihood, the two thyroid tests their doctor is about to run are going to show that their thyroids are functioning “normally.” What’s worse, these six strangers could have six very different thyroid disorders that could be treated if only the right tests – the right SEVEN tests – were performed.
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Virtually every tissue in your body is affected or regulated by the thyroid. That’s a lot of responsibility for one little body part. This small butterfly-shaped gland sits in the front of the neck just below a man’s Adam’s apple, and is under the control of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Together, they trigger the release of thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)), which travel throughout the body via the blood helping to regulate growth and metabolism. But that’s not all.
Thyroid function directly affects heart rate, memory, energy, cholesterol levels, muscle contraction and relaxation, hair and skin texture, bowel function, fertility, menstrual regularity, mood, and body weight. Without enough thyroid hormones, every system in your body slows down. And like the six strangers in the waiting room, you’re going to feel the effects. So, what causes this?
While the thyroid gland is critically important, it’s also acutely sensitive. External influences like chlorine, fluoride, and some heavy metals can negatively impact its function, and internal stressors can turn it against you. Spending extended time periods around pesticides? Dealing with gastrointestinal issues or leaky gut syndrome? Either and both could be making your thyroid function worse. But how can you know if your thyroid is happy with you?
Our six strangers are about to undergo two standard thyroid tests (TSH and T4), – but they really need seven (more on that in an upcoming blog post). Their conventional doctor only runs tests that insurance companies consider “medically necessary,” and that means a thorough thyroid panel won’t be paid for. That also means knowing the underlying causes of their symptoms isn’t seen as “medically necessary.” Because of this, millions of people have a thyroid disorder and don’t know it.
At Twin Cities Metabolism, we put you in the know. We believe it’s very necessary to understand your thyroid function and how it contributes to your overall health. Our Thyroid Optimization Program identifies the causes of the most distressing symptoms with extensive metabolic and thyroid testing, and aims to correct them with a natural, customized approach. Isn’t it time you gave your thyroid a little love?
In this 60 second video we reveal why those with existing thyroid disease should consider a moderate approach to cutting carbohydrates when attempting to lose weigh.
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In this 60 second video we reveal the most common hormone problem that those with weight problems should be on the look out for.
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Meet patient Jane. She’s battled the bulge since her teens, with little to no weight loss despite extreme diets and exercise. Most days she feels tired, puffy, with the femininity of a skeleton. Doctor after doctor tell her all is “normal,” apart from high blood pressure and obesity, and send her on her way without an answer.
Why is Jane weighed down with fat-loss resistance? How can all be “normal?” Will she ever stop feeling “off?” If you can relate to Jane, we’ve got some answers for you.
If your weight-loss struggle has you feeling like you should star in an episode of “Mystery Diagnosis,” it might be time to look at your metabolism. Metabolic damage can present itself in strange and confusing ways, plaguing you with any of the following symptoms:
These symptoms can be caused by any number of conditions, but without the proper testing, you’re going to end up like patient Jane – bloated and bewildered. Unfortunately, Jane’s conventional medical doctors only ran one thyroid test over the years. Had she visited a metabolism doctor from the start, she may have discovered sooner that she suffered from low T3 syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and intestinal yeast overgrowth – conditions which NINE thyroid tests later revealed.
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Conventional medical tests don’t look for the cause of common health problems. So, people like you and Jane are sent away to suffer. Without thorough metabolic testing, you’re doomed to pick the next diet and exercise program at random, hoping it works and realizing it doesn’t. The unfortunate truth is, if you have a metabolism problem, you won’t respond normally to traditional efforts. In fact:
Well-intentioned diet and exercise choices can be harmful and result in the very weight gain you’re trying to avoid.
First things first. FREEZE! Before you start changing anything with your diet or exercise routine, you must identify which metabolic breakdowns are causing your problems. Then you can take next steps. Jane, for instance, relied on her metabolism doctor to start an elimination/rotation diet to identify food sensitivities, a carbohydrate-cycled diet to increase metabolism over time, and a supplement regimen that eliminated yeast overgrowth and assisted with normal hormonal health. The result? Her issues were corrected and 30 pounds were shed easily – after just 90 days – and the re-testing proved it.
Professionally guided programs not only increase your chances for success, they prevent you from trying fads that can cause more harm than good. So, if you suspect a problem with your metabolism, don’t stress, don’t guess, call Twin Cities Metabolism and get the tests.
In this 60 second video we explore the most severe form of metabolism problem, metabolic damage. What is it? What does it feel like? What to do if you believe you have it.
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