A Holistic Approach to Weight Management

Several things contribute to how our body maintains a healthy weight during our lifetime. It’s not just calories in and calories out as the rhetoric may lead us to think. Factors such as age, metabolism, thyroid health, food sensitivities, poor sleep, stress, daily movement and exercise and our food choices all make a difference. It is easy to assume that if we are over or underweight, we should immediately either restrict or over consume more calories. But for most people, there may be a little more to it than that.

A holistic approach to weight management looks at all of these contributing factors and how they present in the context of your life. How has your weight fluctuated throughout your life, and what has been your “normal”? When we look a little more closely at the timeline of weight loss or gain, we want to look for other inputs that may have contributed to this change such as periods of prolonged stress, a change in your lifestyle, an injury that prevented you from exercising, experiencing a trauma of some kind or any hormonal changes. You may have the best diet in the world, but if you’re under chronic stress, unable to exercise or experiencing hormone or thyroid problems, these may be impacting how your body is holding weight. Some people dramatically lose weight in these situations while others may gain weight.

Learn More: Optimizing Weight With Holistic Nutrition

Questions to get you started with holistic weight support

  • How has my weight changed over the past year?
  • Why do I feel like I need to gain or lose weight now?
  • Do I know the reason for my previous years weight loss or gain?
  • What are the changes that I know will support my weight management?
  • What is my goal? Is it a number on the scale? How my clothes fit? How I feel?
  • Is this a realistic goal based on how my body has historically carried weight?
  • What are your obstacles in reaching this goal? And where can I get additional support?
  • What are you truly willing and ready to change in your life?

If you’ve been experiencing frustrations in maintaining your weight and need individualized support in finding a solution and long term plan, consider making an appointment with one of our naturopathic doctors for a personalized approach to reaching your goals.

 

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Daily Practices to Support Mental Health

As we all continue to adjust our lives to a continual state of quarantine and social distancing, many have experienced a sharp decline in their mental health over the past year. Our emotional health and mental wellbeing is extremely important to tend to, and everyone, at some point, has had the experience of struggling in this area and noticing the physical effects. In the coming weeks and months, be mindful to allow time and attention to supporting yourself with mental health practices, and check in with those close to you if they are in need of some support, too.

Below are several daily practices that may be helpful in supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing that you can do at home. Some of these simple practices only take a few moments. The most important factor here is to check in with yourself, and notice what you need, when you need it. We all have many things to juggle in life these days. If 5 minutes per day to practice a positive mental health habit is all you have, that’s a great place to begin.

Gratitude Practice

Taking a mindful moment during the day to reflect on the things we are grateful for is a genuine mood booster. In the morning after waking, or before going to bed at night, begin to journal at least one thing you are grateful for in your life or something that you are grateful happened that day. This can be a shared exercise with the entire family.

Read More: When we show gratitude for one another

Read More: Positive emotions of gratitude

Nature Immersion

Spending time in nature has been proven time and time again to be good for our overall psyche and mental health. The calmness and connectedness we feel after a few minutes of nature immersion is unparalleled, and it has been shown that lack of nature connection is actually detrimental to our health long term. This new scientific field of ecotherapy consistently shows that time spent in nature can reduce mood disorders such as anxiety and depression and even lower blood pressure, especially as we age.

Allow yourself 20-30 minutes each day to be outdoors, be it on a long walk in the woods, out of your front stoop, in your garden, spending time near the bradford pear on your city street, or simply watching the sky.

Read More: Mood and Nature 

Read More: Understanding nature and it’s cognitive benefits

Community Connection

Humans are social creatures, and feeling isolated can have detrimental effects in our mental health. Although we are still not able to gather safely, we can reach out va phone and letter to those we love, and those within our immediate community. If you’ve been thinking about someone that you have not connected with in a while, pick up the phone and reach out, or check in on a neighbor or community member that may need extra support right now.

Read More: Connectedness & Health

Personal Nourishment

When we neglect ourselves for the sake of caring for those around us, we may quickly fall into dis-ease and imbalance. Have you noticed that over the past year (or more), you have neglected to take care of yourself, or have been feeling unseen? Even the small act of taking a longer shower, going for a walk alone, being fed a meal cooked by someone else, or taking time for your yoga or meditation practice weekly plays a positive role in our own personal nourishment and feelings of deservingness.

For more personalized support with tending to your emotional and mental well being, consider making an appointment with one of the naturopathic doctors at Richmond Natural Medicine.

 

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Late Winter Recipe Inspirations

Settling into the weeks of colder and darker days encourages a sense of routine, of nesting, and perhaps even some extra sleep and rest. For many, as we enter late winter we can also find ourselves stuck in a rut with our routines and habits and especially our eating habits. Late winter carries with it cold, damp and heavy qualities. To feel a sense of balance during this time, lean towards warming, nourishing and grounding foods, utilizing spices and stimulating herbs!

Herbs and spices to utilize in winter: Cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, ginger, chili’s, garlic, paprika.

Read More: Pantry Essentials: Medicinal Herbs & Whole Foods

Feeling uninspired to try new things, or not sure how to shake up your weekly menu? Below are a few nutrient rich, winter friendly recipes to try for the month of February:

Breakfast:

  • Quick Steel Cut Oats (InstaPot Friendly) – Add fresh fruits like blueberries or apples for sweetness and fiber, a spoonful of nut butter and chia seeds for extra protein, and a dash of cinnamon and ginger for a warming kick.
  • Revolutionary Pancakes – Three ingredient, gluten free pancakes that are nutrient and protein rich. Top with yogurt and fresh fruits for added sweetness and a touch of honey for a decadent, quick and easy breakfast.

Lunch:

Dinner:

  • The Winter Abundance Bowl – A good bowl recipe is essential for any weekly meal prep. Once per week, make a pot of grain of your choice, chop and roast a few veggies like squash and broccoli, and add in extra ferments like sauerkraut or olives and drizzle with olive oil for a a fully balanced, easy to throw together nutrient packed meal.
  • Smoky Squash Chili – a vegetarian friendly dinner that freezes well and makes for delicious leftovers on busier week nights.

If you’re feeling a little uninspired this time of year to cook or prepare your meals, start slow and commit to batch preparing one or two meals per week so that you always have a healthy option in the fridge. At RNM, we love to utilize a crock pot or instant pot for a no-fuss, warming and easy meal for the week.

Read more: RNM’s Favorite CrockPot Recipes 

 

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The Impact of Blue Light on Sleep

We’re all spending a lot more time on our screens this year. Many of us have transitioned our jobs into our home office, and our computer screen time (i.e blue light exposure) has likely skyrocketed as the line between work time and home time has become less distinct. Our screens have also become the lifeline we have with our friends, community and family, not to mention how many people “relax” and also stay up to date on the world.

In short, many people are spending upwards of 8 hours or more a day on a screen.

This dramatic increase in screen time has some lasting effects on our entire body. WIth this constant exposure to blue light for such an extended time, we should be mindful of the effects that blue light has on our overall health and wellbeing.

What is “Blue Light”?

Blue light is one of the colors of light we all experience during our waking hours. Evolutionarily, we are adapt to respond to blue light with alertness and are accustomed to receiving this light while the sun is shining. However, with the advent of artificial lighting in our homes and the electronics we are all addicted to, we are viewing blue wavelengths well past the hours of normal sunlight exposure, which is very unnatural for our body’s natural circadian rhythm.

Read more: Harvard Health on the Effects of Blue Light 

Blue Light Disrupts Sleep Rhythms

The exposure of light at night has been shown to suppress the secretion of melatonin – the hormone necessary for us to fall and stay asleep. This includes blue light from our phones, TV’s and computers. In a time when the world seems to never sleep, it can feel impossible to naturally dim our lights and stay away from screens after sunset, and many people are certainly paying the price for it. Difficulty falling and staying asleep can be due to the disrupted circadian hormonal cycle when the body is not receiving predictable environmental signals to secrete melatonin and decrease cortisol. These environmental cues are essential for our long term sleep patterns and rest quality.

Read More: Circadian Rhythm Triggers and Good Sleep

How to Decrease Blue Light Exposure

Wearing blue light blocking glasses while on your phone or computer may be helpful in protecting your eyes from too much blue light exposure, especially at later or darker hours of the day and night. Also, limiting your screen time each day is very important. For the next week, really pay attention (even set a timer!) to how much time you’re on a screen. This includes every time you check your phone, write an email, or concentrate on your tasks for work. You may be shocked at how many hours you find yourself staring at the screen – particularly after the sun has set. Take screen breaks during your day. For 10 minutes each hour, step away from the screen and gaze outdoors, if possible.

If possible, remove all screens from your bedroom (and your children’s bedrooms). For many, this is a way we “zone out” or relax before bed, but the long term effects of blue light exposure on sleep should change your mind. This is a night time habit that was likely formed long ago. We can all make new habits – even when they’re tricky to implement for the first few weeks.

Read more: Sticking to a Habit: The Definitive Guide

If you or a family member are having trouble with maintaining a healthy work / life balance, or need support with achieving quality sleep, consider making an appointment with one of our naturopathic doctors at Richmond Natural Medicine. Click Here to schedule an appointment.

 

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Winter Health
Winter Fluctuations: Weight, Emotions and Sleep Support

As we enter into another winter season, we want to remind everyone that with every season comes fluctuations and change, both externally and internally. Just like the changing seasons, our bodies go through seasonal rhythms and adjustments in order to stay in alignment with our environment. This includes changes in our weight, our sleep patterns, our diet, and perhaps even our emotional health.

Be gentle with how you hold yourself this season. Winter is a time of rest, inward reflection, and intentional transformation. 

Winter Fluctuations: How Your Body May be Responding

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a common imbalance that many people experience due to shorter days, lack of sunlight and lower vitamin D levels. This year especially, when many people are experiencing unprecedented loneliness and lack of physical connection, our emotional health may be taking a toll. Check in with your emotional needs each day – what does your body and mind need to feel more balanced today? Are you feeling like you need extra support to tend to these needs? The doctors at Richmond Natural Medicine can help you to navigate the best outlets for your emotional health – whether through improved diet, support with sleep, a referral to a trusted local counselor, or personalized herbal or homeopathic recommendations to suit your needs.

Read more: How Words & Thoughts Contribute to Emotional Inflammation 

Changes in your weight. Each of us have different ways that we present with weight. At the beginning of every year, we all hear things like “Resolve to lose that holiday weight!”, and this year in particular fretting about or being hyper sensitive about your weight may cause extra stress and despair that is not necessary. So many things contribute to how we hold on to weight. Stress thyroid function, sleep quality, food choices, movement and exercise, blood sugar balance, inflammation, and even our emotional health play a role. You needn’t feel pressured to rapidly lose weight after not only a very stressful previous year, but also lack of outlets to do so.

The doctors and nutritional experts at Richmond Natural medicine can help you to navigate this in a healthy positive way, finding solutions to suit your needs and current state of health.

Read More: Optimizing Weight Through Holistic Nutrition

Sleep Imbalance. Winter provides us the longest nights with the shortest days. This adjustment to earlier darkness along with a change in our daily schedule may be throwing off our sleep patterns. If you find yourself having trouble staying asleep or experiencing daytime sleepiness, this may be due to the seasonal shift (among other things). Good quality and quantity sleep is so important for the winter months, as our immune system is impacted by the amount of rest we experience. There are several solutions to achieving a good night’s sleep including adjustments to diet, exercise, nervous system and stress support, and sleep environment enhancements.

Read More: Winter Solstice: Are you Sleeping?

Being patient and gentle with self talk

Remember that this year – and the previous year – may look very different than what you are normally used to. You are your biggest ally in how you approach each day, and that includes how you approach yourself. Make an intention this year to speak kindly to yourself, and be patient with how your body is responding to the situations that arise.

The practitioners at Richmond Natural Medicine are here to support you and your health through these changing seasons, and create a care plan for you that can guide you confidently through whatever may be changing or challenging for you. To schedule an appointment with one of our practitioners click here.

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Signs You May Need To Assess Your Hormones 

Hormones flow through our body constantly and are kept in healthy homeostasis through a series of checks and balances primarily controlled by our thyroid gland, adrenal glands, liver, and gut health. It is normal for our hormone levels to change throughout our lives as we age. Hormone levels are also influenced by environmental factors, diet, and our levels of stress.

When kept in check, we can go years with no noticeable hormonal changes. However, when hormonal imbalances arise, it can be difficult to determine the root cause as hormonal imbalance symptoms can mimic the symptoms of so many other imbalances. Signs you may need to assess your hormones can be subtle, and your naturopathic doctor can help you to gain more insight.

Signs you may need to assess your hormones:

  • Your sleep cycles are off or feel inconsistent. This includes difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. You may find you get a surge of energy when you should be winding down, or you wake in the night and can’t fall back to sleep for several hours. This could indicate that your melatonin levels or cortisol rhythm is skewed, and not in alignment with a normal circadian rhythm. Read more: Sleep Cycle & Women’s Health
  • You experience severe acne or skin conditions that are cyclical with your monthly cycle.
  • Thinning of your hair, or changes in hair texture and consistency.
  • Decreased libido in both men and women.
  • You experience frequent mood swings that are unexpected and exaggerated.
  • You have unexplained weight gain or weight loss.
  • Prolonged infertility

Some of the primary hormones that can be assessed include estrogens, progesterone, DHEA, testosterone, cortisol, and melatonin. These are some of the major hormones that influence the above symptoms in both men and women. Hormone levels are one clue in a series of potential contributing factors that contribute to your health. Working with a trained Naturopathic Doctor can be a tremendous help in gathering the appropriate clues to get to the root cause of your health concerns.

Read More: Beyond Balancing Hormones: What Factors Play into Dysregulation?

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, or suspect that you need holistic support with hormone health, schedule an appointment with one of our naturopathic doctors at Richmond Natural Medicine today.

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Homeopathy in Practice

If you have ever been to see a naturopathic doctor, you may already have some experience with how successfully homeopathy is used in practice. However for many people, homeopathy may seem mysterious, especially if they have not consulted a trained naturopath. Homeopathic remedies have a long history of use to maintain health and wellness, and can be found all over the world.

Classical homeopathic remedies are sourced from the natural world. A small piece of a mineral or plant, such as chamomile for example, is collected and diluted. The more dilute a preparation is, the more potent the medicine. For example, a ‘200C’ homeopathic remedy is more dilute and therefore stronger than a ‘30c’ homeopathic remedy. Ultimately, the homeopathic remedy is taken orally, as drops in liquid form or as tiny, white pellets. Homeopathic remedies are derived from natural sources including plants, minerals, and animals, and can be prepared as dissolvable white pellets or liquids that energetically cleanse the body. An individual assessment of the individual is usually needed before prescribing the appropriate remedy.

Read More: Homeopathy & Family Practice

How is Homeopathy Used?

Homeopathy can be used for a variety of things, including specific symptoms like pain or skin rashes, and emotional or behavioral presentations as well. Long-standing issues are where homeopathy shines, but homeopathy can work to refocus any imbalance in the human body. It is gentle and deep acting, allowing a person back into the driver’s seat of their own health. A trained naturopathic doctor is skilled in the art and science of matching the appropriate homeopathic remedy with the person depending on their symptoms and how each person presents individually.

Read More: Homeopathy for Pain

Dr. Vanessa Ferreira describes working with homeopathy in her practice:

“Naturopathic medicine is so special when it comes to managing body-wide imbalances because it can be used to target different layers of dysfunction. Homeopathy works on one of those layers and is intended to improve the body’s response to stressors when it is in a state of disease or imbalance. I use homeopathy most often in cases presenting with peculiar symptoms, acute illnesses, stress management, or cases with underlying mental/emotional factors. Homeopathy is a wonderful tool to promote the body’s innate ability to self-heal.”

In what type of situation or person would homeopathy would be an ideal tool to use?

Every person can benefit from having their constitutional homeopathic remedy on board as part of their treatment plan. As it raises one’s overall level of health— acting deeply and steadily— constitutional homeopathic remedies improve sleep and energy levels and help people get more benefit out of healthy lifestyle choices they’re already making. Homeopathy can enhance a natural medicine protocol someone is already following. This is key because often people are working hard to eat well, stay hydrated, sleep enough, manage stress and follow their supplement and/or herbal medicine regimen— and yet they continue to have some bothersome symptoms. Incorporating an energetic tool like homeopathy can be the missing component to someone achieving profound and lasting positive changes in their health.

Read More: Homeopathy is Investigative Work

There are many effective ways one can practice natural medicine and holistic care, and homeopathy is one of the most skilled, precise and effective tools we can utilize to influence our own health. In the hands of an experienced naturopathic physician, the use of homeopathy is a powerfully influential tool for achieving positive health outcomes.

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Homeopathy Is Investigative Work

Homeopathy works to treat all of a person, not just the physical symptoms.

Like a detective uncovering the many elements of a case in order to recreate the story behind a problem, naturopathic doctors work to unveil the story behind an ailment. Naturopathic doctors take the time to address all concerns and learn about a person’s history in order to understand their predisposition. Only then can they “solve the case” and find the remedy that will address everything the individual needs. The key is understanding someone’s constitution. Homeopathy is investigative work!

These investigative stories include not only physical concerns but those that are mental and emotional as well. If someone continually falls ill, there is likely more than simply a faulty immune system. There is an energetic level beneath the physical that requires a different set of tools in order to treat the health concern in its entirety.

Long-standing issues are where homeopathy shines.  But homeopathy can work to refocus any imbalance in the human body. It is a gentle and deep acting, allowing a person back into the driver’s seat of their own health.

Read More: What is Homeopathy

Imagine your body is a spacious room. In one corner, you may have boxes blocking some of the space. In another area, something might be obstructing an exit. All in all, you may not have the tidiest room. Let’s say the corner with boxes are certain emotions you may avoid, or struggle to express. And the obstructed exit is where those feelings need to escape. Homeopathy is the act of unblocking the spaces in your room so that you can better navigate and experience the landscape of your body.

Homeopathic remedies are the solution to reestablishing that landscape.

These remedies are derived natural sources including plants, minerals, and animals, and can be prepared as dissolvable white pellets or liquids that energetically cleanse the body. After discovering the story a person’s body is telling, a naturopathic doctor can then determine the appropriate remedy. These remedies can also be combined with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. The doctor will establish the right balance for the person and manage this over time. This includes determining the correct potency and dosage of a homeopathic remedy based on the individual and any prescription medications they may be on. Homeopathic remedies and prescription medication can work harmoniously in re-balancing the human body.

In the end, it is up to the individual to listen to what their body is saying.

If you feel your story isn’t being heard, consider taking a homeopathic approach to your health, and investigate what Richmond Natural Medicine has to offer. Click here to learn more about homeopathy. 

 

 

 

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Optimizing Weight Through Holistic Nutrition

Optimizing Weight Through Holistic Nutrition

The ease of gaining or losing weight can look different for each person. Many people have a difficult time losing weight as they age, or gaining weight after an illness or times of stress. It is natural for our weight to fluctuate with what life throws at us. Stress, injury, hormonal fluctuations, and our exercise routines all contribute to maintaining and optimizing a healthy weight over time. Educating ourselves on the foods that we eat, and taking a holistic nutrition approach can be a huge support in optimizing our weight as our lifestyles change.

What Contributes To Weight Gain & Weight Loss?

There is so much more to maintaining a healthy weight than just calories. This is where so many diet plans fall short, and this minimal line of thinking contributes to considerable misinformation among diet culture today. Our weight is a reflection of many things including:

Our weight will naturally fluctuate as we age, and is affected by the health of our organ systems, especially our thyroid and endocrine system. Our diet of course plays a huge role in maintaining a healthy weight, but it is not the entire picture. The quality of the foods that we eat is just as (if not more) important than the quantity of foods we consume.

How Can We Maintain a Healthy Weight All Year Long?

If you want to maintain a healthy weight for 365 days a year, then you need a nutrition plan that lasts for 365 days. Following a 30 day diet, or a 10-day “jump-start” is not sustainable to maintain a healthy weight for the long term. Rather, approaching nutrition and lifestyle practices that are sustainable and realistic for you is the best way to achieve a healthy weight all year long.

There may be underlying, less obvious contributors to your weight (gain or loss) that you may need extra support identifying, such as underlying health conditions, hormonal imbalance, or digestive dysregulation. This is where a naturopathic doctor and/or holistic nutritionist can be especially helpful.

Holistic Nutrition Tips To optimize Your Weight

  • Focus on whole, real foods. Fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, and quality (un-processed) protein sources are ideal.
  • Eat at consistent times every day. The more sporadic our meals (or skipping meals), the more unstable our blood sugar becomes.
  • Minimize processed sugar intake to less than 25 grams per day. Pay attention to your ingredient labels (especially in drinks!), and add this up each day. It gets to 25g quickly!
  • Ensure you’re eating enough fiber, ideally 25-35 grams per day. This comes from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds especially.
  • Learn how to mindfully and intuitively feed yourself. Check-in with your hunger levels before each meal, and while you’re eating. You may not always need to clean your plate if your body is telling you that you’re full for now. Intuitive Eating Resources here.
  • Meal prep once a week if you’re scrambling for healthy meals during busy weeks. This is the easiest and best way to ensure you have at least one healthy meal per day, already prepped, when your schedule becomes too full to make a healthy meal. Meal prep tips here.
  • Eliminate late night / after-dinner snacking. Our cells and metabolism are not conditioned to metabolize optimally after dark, and especially not while we’re sleeping.
  • Drink plenty of water. Half of your body weight in ounces is a good rule of thumb. Proper hydration supports every body system and cellular function, detoxification pathways, and optimal blood flow.

If you would like support creating a custom nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle, health needs, and weight goals, consider making an appointment with Dr Beliy  – Naturopathic Doctor and Nutritionist here at Richmond Natural Medicine.

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The Naturopathic Approach to Thyroid Health

Thyroid health is one of the many areas that is supported by the naturopathic doctors here at Richmond Natural Medicine. Whether you have been diagnosed with an existing thyroid condition or are suspecting a possible thyroid imbalance, there are plenty of questions to ask and lab work to assess to further your knowledge about how to approach a personalized solution for you. The naturopathic approach to thyroid health can involve many different

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck, and is an integral part of our complicated endocrine system. It plays a role in regulating our metabolism, controlling our body temperature, and supporting the balance of other hormones throughout our body. It is affected by things such as stress (acute and chronic), our sleep cycle, our environments, our diet, and also our genetic predisposition. Common thyroid conditions include hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid), and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (an autoimmune condition that impacts the thyroid gland). In each case, it is important to dig deeper and assess the cause of the imbalance and determine appropriate short and long term solutions.

Read More: Condition We Support: Thyroid 

The Naturopathic Approach to Thyroid Health

Dr. Vanessa Ferreira shares her expertise on approaching thyroid health with her patients:

Dr. Vanessa Ferreira is a Naturopathic Doctor at Richmond Natural Medicine
Dr. Vanessa Ferreira, Naturopathic Doctor at Richmond Natural Medicine

“When it comes to the thyroid, there are a lot of factors that affect it. We need to look at stress, diet and lifestyle, sex hormones, nutrient and cofactor deficiencies, adrenal function, chronic disease, and a possible autoimmunity factor. In order to address the possible underlying cause of an over or underactive thyroid, we need to fully understand what factors might need improvement and each case is unique to each individual. Through supplementation, diet, and lifestyle, herbs, and stress management, we can get the thyroid to wake up and start producing it’s hormones more appropriately.

Oftentimes patients will present with autoimmune thyroid conditions, such as Hashimoto’s, and while many will say there is nothing that can be done about the autoimmune aspect of thyroid disease, I’ve done otherwise. When it comes to hormones and autoimmunity, diet and lifestyle changes are key! With just this simple change, I’ve seen thyroid autoimmunity markers drastically improve, and finally, patients are able to feel like themselves again. Diet and lifestyle changes are no easy task, but as a naturopathic doctor, I work with and support my patients every step of the way so they don’t feel lost along their health journey.”

What Symptoms May Indicate a Thyroid Imbalance?

Because all hormones communicate with one another and the thyroid hormone acts on all body tissues, we can see body-wide symptoms. Many symptoms of thyroid imbalance are also common symptoms of other things, thus many people can go years with an undiagnosed thyroid condition. Things such as fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, and mood swings are common to experience. Below is a breakdown of common symptoms for both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism:

Hypothyroid Hyperthyroid
Fatigue, lack of energy Anxiety
Depression, low mood, lack of motivation Palpitations
Weight Gain or difficulty losing weight Restlessness
Hair Loss Irritability
Dry Skin Insomnia
Brittle Nails Weight loss
Constipation Increased sweating
Low basal body temperature Trembling
Intolerance to cold temperature Intolerance to warm temperature
Brain Fog Exophthalmos – protruding eyes
Goiter Goiter

 

Therefore, treatment is highly dependent on the signs and symptoms, lab values, and further workup of other potential endocrine issues. Your naturopathic doctor will best be able to evaluate your whole picture to address the root cause of your thyroid imbalance.  Every case is different and the individualized approach is imperative to healing.

Getting Help With Thyroid Issues With The Naturopathic Approach

Do you need support or have questions about your own thyroid health? We would love to connect you with one of our naturopathic doctors and support you on your health education journey. Call or email us to schedule an appointment today.

Learn More: Individualized Requirements for Hypothyroidism

Learn More: Assessment of Thyroid Function: Towards an Integrate Clinical Approach

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