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Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid deficiency or hypothyroidism is extremely common but often goes undetected because standard blood tests miss the majority of low thyroid patients. Even when a thyroid deficiency is diagnosed, most patients are improperly or suboptimally treated with T4 only medications such as Synthroid, Levoxyl or Levothyroxine.
Thyroid disorders can have significant effects on your energy level, sense of well-being, immunity, metabolism and ability to lose weight. Some of the most common symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism are weight gain, depression, fatigue, nonrefreshing sleep, brittle nails, constipation, diffuse hair loss, sensitivity to cold, PMS, significantly calloused heels, chronic yeast infections and even infertility. A number of conditions are shown to be caused, associated or exacerbated by low tissue thyroid levels, including fatigue, weight gain, dieting, diabetes, insulin resistance, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, PMS and autoimmune disease, iron deficiency, chronic stress and chronic pain. We specialize in comprehensive testing to properly diagnose the thyroid deficiencies not detected by standard tests, as standard testing does not pick up 80% of patients who have low thyroid. More extensive testing demonstrates that the majority of patients that have symptoms or the signs listed above are low thyroid despite having a normal TSH. A few of the tests include free T4, free T3, free T3, reverse T3 (ratios determine tissue levels), SHBG, leptin, computerized testing of tissue thyroid levels and basal metabolic rate. Our treatment options include customized bioidentical thyroid combinations of T4/T3 and time released T3. Results can be dramatic for a wide range of conditions with overall increased energy, weight loss, enhanced sense of well-being, resolution of hair loss, improved skin tone, enhanced immunity, and significantly reduced risk for cancer and heart disease. Please visit http://nahypothyroidism.org/
Handouts
- Standard Thyroid Tests and Proper Thyroid DoseView PDF
- Fatigued, Depressed, Difficulty Losing Weight View PDF
- Been Told Your Thyroid is Normal?View PDF
- Reverse T3 is the Best Measurement of Tissue Thyroid LevelView PDF
- Reduced Metabolic Rate with DietingView PDF
- Tissue Levels of T3 with T4 Only PerparationsView PDF
- Low Normal Thyroid Levels as a Cause of Obesity View PDF
- Reverse T3 Supresses t4-T3 Conversion View PDF
- Chronic Dieting Suppresses Thryoid Levels View PDF
- Endocrinological Assessment of Weight Gain and Obesity View PDF
- Why Doesn’t My Doctor Know ThisView PDF
- Low T3 Decreased TSHView PDF
- Low Cellular T3View PDF
- Thyroid and Aging GraphView PDF
- Thyroid Physiology with StressView PDF
- Thyroid Physiology with out StressView PDF
- Are all Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Patients Low ThryoidView PDF
- TSH Proves to be an unreliable test for HypothyroidismView PDF
Studies
- Deiodinases; Understanding Local Control of Thyroid Hormones: (Complete text)Read The Study
- Deiodinases; Understanding Local Control of Thyroid Hormones: (Insulin resistance/diabetes/metabolic syndrome/obesity/leptin/exercise)Read The Study
- Deiodinases; Understanding Local Control of Thyroid Hormones: (Dieting)Read The Study
- Deiodinases; Understanding Local Control of Thyroid Hormones: (Depression text)Read The Study
- Deiodinases; Understanding Local Control of Thyroid Hormones: (stress text)Read The Study
- Deiodinases; Understanding Local Control of Thyroid Hormones: (Iron Deficiency Text)Read The Study
- Hormones in Wellness and Disease Prevention: Common Practices, Current State of the Evidence, and Questions for the Future Read The Study
- Thyrotropin Suppression by Metformin Read The Study
- Other Studies Read The Study
Testimonials
Laura P.I was tired a lot and I was having an experience with my fingers where they would get numb...
Scott O. My wife had concern about...
Brian L. The main focus of what I...
I went to several specialists before finding the Holtorf Medical Group and my symptoms were dismissed as simply “getting older”, “it’s due to stress” or “you must be depressed”. I was made to feel I was crazy...
Margie W.
Read More >I want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Holtorf and Dr. Laufer for their true compassion and understanding that they and the staff have given me. I have only met one other physician in my life, so far, that has that same attitude...
Linda C.
Read More >As your new patient, I can’t begin to thank you enough for your outstanding attention, generosity, care, and thorough explanation of my thyroid condition...
Elizabeth M.
Read More >After seeing 3 other doctors (over a 5 year period)for Hashimoto thyroid disease treatment, I finally found Dr. Holtorf (thank God!)...
Ilene G.
Read More >Dr. Holtorf was able to improve my thyroid condition even though I had already been treated for this condition for 20+ years...
Myrna M.
Read More >I am 60 years old and have spent 20 years believing that my lack of energy, body pain and constant fatigue was a result of getting old. These beliefs were promoted by many doctors as I reported to them my symptoms...
Charla C.
Read More >I would like to tell of my extremely positive experience with Dr. Holtorf. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 6 years ago. To make a long story short, I was originally placed on Synthroid and did not feel much better...
Lynda P.
Read More >Dr. Holtorf saved me from a life of misery. I was told by my doctor that I had hyperthyroidism based on a low TSH and was sent to an endocrinologist...
Scott G.
Read More >Dr. Holtorf looks beyond the typical thyroid blood work. He focuses on your symptoms and looks for other causes that can contribute to thyroid problems...
Jane D.
Read More >I am writing to express my sincere thanks to everyone at the offices of Holtorf Medical Group, Inc. Over the past few years, dealing with the consequences of hormonal changes during perimenopause has been quite stressful, and for me life-threatening.
Carl W. M.D. (Medical Doctor)
Read More >I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude to you and your team at the Hormone and Longevity Medical Center...
Charmian P.
Read More >I had suffered for 7 years with extremely poor health: constant migraines, severe pain throughout my body, extreme fatigue and lack of energy, poor sleep patterns, weight gain, just to name a few...
Tina L.
Read More >I have been a patient of Dr. Wightman for about two years now and have always been impressed with his kindness. I feel well taken care of both physically and emotionally...
Candace P.
Read More >In 1992, I began having symptoms of overwhelming fatigue, dizziness, muscle stiffness, widespread body pain, mental confusion, flu like feeling, etc., etc. Naturally, I went to the doctor, and then to many doctors...
Nancy S.
Read More >I saw numerous doctors and have placed on various thyroid preparations and never felt good...
Wendy P.
Read More >I just wanted to say how much better I am feeling these days. I am down to 125 lbs now. Do you recall me complaining and sad in your office about not loosing weight yet working out 6 days a week and eating nothing...
Jackie T.
Read More >I just wanted to take the time to write and thank the Holtorf Medical Group and Dr. Wightman for everything they have done for me and shown me...
Lauren C.
Read More >I am writing this to express my gratitude for the way I feel. I can’t explain the incredible change I feel since I started with you just two months ago...
Debra M.
Read More >For about five years of my life I was exhausted, and everyone blamed it on my erratic sleep patterns due to my business. My father was the only one who said to me, “You’re in your early 20’s, and shouldn’t be this tired.”...
Katee S.
Read More >I was tired a lot and I was having an experience with my fingers where they would get numb...
Laura P.
Read More >My wife had concern about my health and my over all wellness and she started looking for doctors to see if somebody could help me...
Scott O.
Read More >The main focus of what I come here for is to optimize my hormones...
Brian L.
Read More >Thank you Dr. Holtorf for reading medical journals. I see Dr. Camilieri and we are making some great progress...
Rachel T.
Read More >I just had my second visit with them and am already feeling much better so I am very happy. I was referred by a friend who was really helped by them. I have suffered for over 10 years going from Dr. to Dr. and put on the typical antidepressants and L
Mary S.
Read More >You are a blessing in my life...
Holly W.
Read More >I was diagnosed with Graves Disease approximately six years ago, had radiation and have been struggling with my health ever since...
Tani D.
Read More >I have been working with Dr. Camilleri at the Holtorf Medical Group for almost a year now, and I am writing to tell you that he is the best doctor....
Lauren P.
Read More >I have never had so much hope and promise as I had on the day where I found Dr. Holtorf’s website; I read all of the information, research, and his treatment protocol. I could not believe that I had finally found a doctor that could treat all of my s
Natalie M.
Read More >This clinic was able to diagnosis my problem when no one else would dig deep enough...
Rhonda N.
Read More >I went to several specialists before finding the Holtorf Medical Group and my symptoms were dismissed as simply “getting older”, “it’s due to stress” or “you must be depressed”. I was made to feel I was crazy and offered little more than an antidepre
Margie W.
Read More >Dr. Laufer and the Holtorf Medical team have true compassion and understanding. I have only met one other physician in my life, so far, that has that same attitude toward their patients....
Cindy L.
Read More >Thank you for helping me feel better, when my endocrinologists could not seem to do the same and weren’t willing to “think outside of the box.”
Therese G.
Read More >My doctors practically called me a liar when I told them what I ate. I would lose a little only to gain a lot...
Darla L.
Read More >I love my new ND!
Leila
Read More >I went through 6 doctors searching for answers...
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Media
Dr. Kent Holtorf: Thyroid Awareness
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Women, Hypothyroidism, and Lost Libido”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Ups and Downs of Thyroid Disease”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Cold, Tired, Weight Gain, Hair Loss? Your Thyroid May be The Culprit”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Daily Dose: How Healthy Is Your Thyroid?”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Leptin Resistance and Reverse T3 May Be Keys to Weight Loss for Thyroid Patients”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Leptin Resistance: A Roadblock To Your Weight Loss Efforts”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “What is My Thyroid and Why Does it Hate Me?”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Thyroid Patients: How To Survive the Shortage of Armour and Nature-Throid”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: "TSH Tests and Thyroid Problems in the Context of Health Reform"
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Psst…Your Body is Telling You Something”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Thyroid Disease may create a life of ups and downs”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: "Thyroid Awareness and Controversies Over TSH Testing"
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Can’t Lose Weight? It May Not be a Lack of Willpower”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: "Endocrinology Expert"
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: "Can Hypothyroidism Symptoms Suddenly Escalate?"
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Why am I so Tired?”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “The Balancing Act”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “The Hypothyroid Diet”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?”
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Dr. Kent Holtorf: “Culprit: A Stealth Sickness”
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