Your thyroid produces thyroid hormone, which controls many activities in your body, including how fast you burn calories and how fast your heart beats. Diseases of the thyroid cause it to make either too much or too little of the hormone. Depending on how much or how little hormone your thyroid makes, you may often feel restless or tired, or you may lose or gain weight. Women are more likely than men to have thyroid diseases, especially right after pregnancy and after menopause.
If you’re experiencing symptoms like fatigue, unexplained weight changes, brain fog, hair thinning, mood changes, or difficulty sleeping, your thyroid may be playing a role. At Alaya Health & Wellness, our thyroid clinic takes a personalized approach to thyroid health, looking beyond basic lab work to better understand the root causes of your symptoms.
Thyroid Dysfunction Clinic
schedule an appointment
Understanding Thyroid Hormones: Thyroid hormones help regulate many of the body’s most important functions, including metabolism, energy levels, heart rate, digestion, body temperature, mood, and mental clarity. When these hormones become imbalanced, it can affect nearly every aspect of daily life and overall wellness.
Common Effects of Thyroid Imbalance: An underactive or overactive thyroid may contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained weight changes, brain fog, anxiety, depression, hair thinning, difficulty sleeping, and sensitivity to heat or cold.
Why Thyroid Health Matters: Healthy thyroid hormone levels support proper metabolism, cognitive function, cardiovascular health, and consistent energy throughout the day. Maintaining thyroid balance can improve quality of life, support healthy aging, and help the body function more efficiently.
Thyroid Disease: What It Means For You
Thyroid disorders can range from mild conditions, such as an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), to more serious conditions that require medical attention. The most common thyroid disorders involve an imbalance in thyroid hormone production. When the thyroid produces too little hormone, it can lead to hypothyroidism, which may cause fatigue, weight gain, and slowed metabolism. When the thyroid produces too much hormone, it can result in hyperthyroidism, which may lead to symptoms such as anxiety, rapid heartbeat, and unexplained weight loss.
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop thyroid disease, and it is estimated that one in eight women will experience a thyroid disorder during their lifetime. Problems with the thyroid can be caused by:
Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s, Grave’s Disease)
Insufficient T4
Poor T4 to T3 conversion
Goiter and/or multiple thyroid nodules
Increased metabolism of T3
Thyroid hormone resistance
Intestinal permeability
Oxidative damage
Stress
Insufficient nutrients
Schedule An Appointment
At Alaya Health & Wellness’s thyroid clinic, we take a more comprehensive approach to thyroid health by looking beyond standard lab work and considering the full picture, including symptoms, lifestyle factors, hormone balance, and overall wellness. This allows us to create personalized treatment plans focused on long-term optimization and improved quality of life.
It’s possible to experience symptoms of thyroid dysfunction even when routine lab results fall within a “normal” range. Basic thyroid testing may not always evaluate how thyroid hormones are being converted, absorbed, and utilized throughout the body.
Standard Labs Misses the Issue
Alaya Health & Wellness: Your Trusted Thyroid Clinic
Our functional medicine physicians understand that thyroid dysfunction can affect nearly every aspect of your daily life, from energy levels and metabolism to mood, sleep, and mental clarity. Alaya’s team takes a personalized, functional medicine approach to thyroid care by looking beyond symptoms alone to better understand the underlying factors contributing to imbalance.
Our goal is not just symptom management. We focus on helping patients improve energy, mental clarity, metabolism, sleep, and overall quality of life through ongoing support and comprehensive care at our thyroid clinic.
Long-Term
Wellness & Optimization
Every patient is different. Our team creates individualized treatment plans designed to support thyroid function, improve daily symptoms, and address potential root causes of imbalance.
Personalized
Functional Medicine Approach
We go beyond basic thyroid testing by evaluating symptoms, hormone balance, lifestyle factors, and overall wellness to gain a more complete understanding of your health.
Comprehensive
Thyroid Evaluations
Schedule An Appointment
What are common symptoms of thyroid dysfunction?
Common symptoms include fatigue, unexplained weight gain or loss, brain fog, hair thinning, mood changes, anxiety or depression, difficulty sleeping, and sensitivity to temperature changes. Because symptoms can develop gradually, they are often mistaken for stress or aging.
What’s the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism?
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, often leading to fatigue, weight gain, and a slowed metabolism. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces too much hormone, which can cause symptoms such as rapid heart rate, anxiety, and unintended weight loss.
What habits can negatively affect the thyroid?
Several everyday habits may, over time, stress thyroid function or contribute to hormone imbalance. These include chronic stress, poor sleep, highly processed or nutrient-poor diets, and inconsistent eating patterns.
Other factors that may impact thyroid health include overexposure to environmental toxins, excessive iodine intake or deficiency, lack of key nutrients (such as selenium, zinc, and iron), and prolonged inflammation in the body. Sedentary lifestyle habits and unmanaged stress can also interfere with healthy hormone regulation.
Supporting thyroid health often involves a combination of balanced nutrition, stress management, adequate sleep, and addressing underlying imbalances with a personalized care approach at Alaya Health & Wellness.
What happens at Alaya Health & Wellness’s thyroid clinic?
What is the goal of treatment?
Our goal is not only to manage symptoms but to promote thyroid optimization and overall wellness. We focus on improving energy, metabolism, mood, mental clarity, and long-term quality of life through individualized care and ongoing support. Contact our team to learn more about our personalized process.
Take Control of Your Thyroid Health
If you’ve been experiencing ongoing symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, or mood imbalances, your thyroid may be playing a role. Our thyroid clinic in St. George, Utah, takes a comprehensive, personalized approach to thyroid care to help uncover root causes and support long-term hormone balance and wellness. Reach out to our team and take the first step toward feeling more energized, balanced, and like yourself again.
Schedule An Appointment
contact
Let's Get in Touch!
We love to hear from you! contact us with any questions you might have or to schedule an appointment.
© alaya health & wellness 2024
A velzy website
The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site have not been evaluated by Alaya Health and Wellness, LLC or the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
contact
appointments
shop
services
fullscript supplements
about
Our objective at Alaya Heath & Wellness is straightforward: enhance your quality of life, alleviate the burden of prescriptions, and impart knowledge on how to sustain optimal health.
