Thyroid disease can result from conditions that cause over-or under-function of the thyroid gland.
What treatments we typically prescribe?
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are the most common treatment for Thyroid function
About your Condition
When the gland produces too much thyroid hormone, the condition is known as hyperthyroidism. And when the gland does not function sufficiently, there is too little thyroid hormone produced (hypothyroidism)
Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Intolerance to cold
- Muscle aches & cramps
- Constipation
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Poor appetite
- Dry or rough skin
- Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland)
- Restricted movement of the joints
- Coarse hair or hair loss
- Eye & face swelling
- Deeper and/or hoarse voice
- Enlarged tongue
- Irregular or heavy menstrual periods
- Depression
- Memory loss
- Slowed thinking & mental activity
- Increased blood cholesterol levels
Results
2-8 Weeks