Why We Recommend PEMF Therapy—Like BEMER

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PEMF therapy stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy. The term itself is broad—think of it like the word “phone.” There are basic, outdated models, mid-range devices, and highly advanced versions packed with the latest technology. Just as an old payphone and an iPhone 16 Pro are technically both phones, not all PEMF devices are created equal.

For example, a simple TENS unit, which delivers mild electromagnetic pulses to alleviate muscle pain, falls under the PEMF umbrella. These are readily available and quite effective for localized pain relief. On the other end of the spectrum is BEMER, one of the most advanced and effective PEMF devices available today. BEMER is effective for overall energy and optimal health in addition to concentrated or localized healing. 

 

What is BEMER?


BEMER stands for Bio-Electro-Magnetic-Energy-Regulation. It uses electromagnetic fields to deliver a signal that mimics the Earth’s natural frequencies—essentially offering a powerful form of “earthing” or “grounding,” but amplified. Have you ever felt a surge of energy after a swim in the ocean? That’s the power of earthing at work. The ocean’s natural elements work together to rejuvenate and refresh. This natural, invigorating experience is giving the same benefits of earthing as a BEMER device, but on a setting that’s even gentler than the lowest BEMER setting.

 

 

How It Works

 


Using BEMER is simple: after selecting your preferred setting (low, medium, or high), you simply lie on the mat for 8 to 16 minutes. In just 8 minutes, the increase in oxygenated blood flow at the cellular level is comparable to what you’d achieve during a 16-mile run. This enhanced circulation supports energy production, detoxification, and overall healing.

 

BEMER is especially beneficial for:

  • Pain relief
  • Increased energy and vitality
  • Recovery from injury
  • Immune system support
  • Inflammation reduction
  • Management of autoimmune conditions
  • Cardiovascular/ blood flow efficiency

 

Who Uses BEMER?


BEMER is trusted and used by professional athletes, Olympians, and even NASA. Its science-backed approach to enhancing microcirculation and cellular health makes it a go-to tool for those looking to improve wellness and recovery. There are hundreds of testimonials online of people who have increased their quality of life with BEMER.

Try It Yourself


Curious? Come in for a free 8-minute session and experience it firsthand. You’re also welcome to join our monthly online BEMER meetings where we dive into the science behind BEMER and answer questions.

 

 

 

The Natural Medicine Center- Lakeland

315 Doris Dr.

Lakeland, FL 33813

863-899-9977

Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm

Why Thermography?

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Hi, my name is Darla, and I’ve been a practicing clinical thermographer here at The Natural Medicine Center for over ten years. Medical thermography uses a thermal camera that detects temperature differences as small as 0.01 degrees within the body. This technology has been used for decades to detect inflammation, reduced blood flow, and other physiological changes.

 

In the image below, you can see several examples of what thermography can detect:

  1. Neck injury
  2. Sinus inflammation
  3. Food sensitivities
  4. Lower back inflammation
  5. Left ankle inflammation
  6. Sciatica

 

Thermography is especially valuable for preventive breast health screening. During breast studies, we look for asymmetry, “hot spots,” variations in nipple temperature, vascular patterns, and lymphatic congestion. When abnormal thermal patterns are detected, the interpreting specialist assigns a “level of concern,” and we use that information to create a personalized care plan. Breast thermography is the choice for many women’s annual preventative breast studies since it involves no radiation, no compression, and can potentially detect breast health concerns up to eight years earlier than other mainstream preventative screenings. It’s especially beneficial for women with dense breast tissue or breast implants who have previously experienced inconclusive results or undergone numerous additional tests after their annual screening.

 

 

Personally, I love conducting full body studies. As a thermographer, it’s fascinating to see how symptoms show up thermally across different areas of the body. For example, if you’re experiencing fatigue and brain fog, thermography might reveal stress in the lungs and inflammation in the digestive tract. That’s what makes this tool so unique — it allows us to assess multiple systems at once. With just one non-invasive test, we can uncover issues that might otherwise take several appointments and tests to identify.

 

Another favorite is thermography studies for monitoring health. If you’re dealing with a health crisis like cancer, we can use thermography to track your progress and see how your body is responding to treatment. Even if you’re not facing a major health issue, thermography is an incredible tool for staying on top of your wellness goals. It offers real-time feedback and helps you stay informed on what’s working for you—so you can truly level up.

 

Once we understand what’s going on internally, together we can develop a care plan that helps you achieve your health goals, one step at a time.

 

At the Natural Medicine Center, we have been practicing medical thermography for over 15 years. We’ve had the privilege of being mentored by one of the founding pioneers in the field, Carol Chandler, DOM. Our thermography studies start with a thirty minute to one hour long imaging appointment. One to two weeks later, your interpretation report will be ready for your review and within two to three weeks Dr Catherine will review your report with you at your complimentary follow up appointment. Dr. Catherine will apply her decades of extensive medical knowledge and special interest in holistic health care as she reviews your report and provides suggestions during your follow-up.

 

Sincerely,

Darla

863-899-9977

Methylene Blue

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What Is Methylene Blue?

 

Methylene blue is the parent compound of hydroxychloroquine—the same drug that gained widespread attention in recent years when used as an off-patent treatment for COVID-19. Beyond its medical applications, methylene blue is also known as a fish tank antiseptic and a textile dye, famously used for dyeing blue jeans.

Fun fact: Methylene blue was the first synthetic drug in modern history, developed in 1876—nearly 150 years ago.

Over the past century and a half, methylene blue has played several important and life-saving roles in medicine. In 1890, it was used to address malaria after it was discovered to inhibit key enzymes that support the survival of the parasite. It was also one of the earliest antipsychotic remedies and has been used for its antiviral and antiseptic properties. Today, methylene blue remains in use as an antidote for certain types of blood or mitochondrial poisoning in hospitals.

 

How It Works

 

Methylene blue behaves differently depending on the dose:

  • Low doses have antioxidant effects and are often used to support cognition, mitochondrial function, and energy production. It assists in mitochondrial respiration, improves oxygen consumption, and enhances cellular energy output. It also promotes the delivery of oxygenated hemoglobin to tissues, aiding in repair and healing. This is particularly beneficial for brain function, which is why methylene blue has been shown to support cognitive health.
  • High doses are pro-oxidative, meaning they can kill bacteria and even tumor cells. For decades, high-dose methylene blue was used to address urinary tract infections (UTIs), as it effectively targets pathogens in the bladder without disrupting the gut microbiome like traditional antibiotics.

 

Contraindications

Methylene blue is not suitable for everyone:

  • Individuals with G6PD deficiency (a genetic enzyme disorder) should not use methylene blue, as it can cause serious side effects. A simple blood test can detect this deficiency.
  • Methylene blue in high doses should not be combined with certain antidepressants, particularly those that affect serotonin levels, due to the risk of serotonin syndrome.

 

Dosage

 

Dosing varies based on age, body weight, and the intended use:

  • Low-dose adult ranges: approximately 10–30 mg
  • High-dose adult ranges: up to 100 mg

At the Natural Medicine Center, we use hand-compounded prescription methylene blue capsules. This ensures quality control and also avoids the “blue mouth” effect often seen with liquid forms.

Methylene blue can also be used in children, for conditions such as ADHD and more. Pediatric dosing is carefully determined by our practitioners on a case-by-case basis.

Sources: Mark Sloan- The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue

A Little Each Day…

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Dear Friends,

 

Pheww.. these last few years have been a lot to manage. Between trying to stay healthy, supply shortages and just a whole lot of drama, we have all had a lot on our plates!

Here at the Natural Medicine Center we want to encourage our community members and patients to stay positive.

‘A little each day, goes a long way’. Our team encourages you to make one decision each day that supports your health and happiness. Maybe today that means choosing the ‘sweet potato and kale soup’ for lunch instead of fast food. Maybe it means revisiting those supplements you have in your cabinet, that you loved but totally forgot about. Maybe it means dropping everything and going for your favorite walk at Lake Morton.

We are dedicated to helping our community members nourish health needs naturally- both mentally and physically. Our staff has decades of professional experience in healthcare and a unanimous belief that you are entitled to your medical freedom.

Help is here, if you need it. We have affordable services and products to support you no matter where you are in your journey.

The Natural Medicine Center of Lakeland is open between 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday- Friday and 10:00am- 1:00pm on Saturdays. No appointment is needed to stop by and check out our facility and services.

 

From our team,

The Natural Medicine Center of Lakeland

Catherine Onuoha, RPh

Kaleah Simmons, Nurse Practitioner

Nam Jeon, DOM

thermal imaging camera

Thermography after COVID

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Darla Fleche, has been a clinical thermographer at Natural Medicine Center since 2015. Darla reports that in her practice, she is seeing a lot of patients who have recovered from COVID but now have new health challenges that have emerged after their infections.

 

‘COVID seems to affect everyone a little differently. Some examples of post covid symptoms we have seen a lot of are: hair loss, GERD, cognitive issues, fatigue, respiratory issues or a generally low immune system.’ Says Darla. 

‘With thermography, we can see where in your body, you may be struggling with inflammation after your COVID infection. This is valuable to you! Inflammation is the first stage of disease. We can help you target that region and nip that inflammation in the bud before in progresses into a bigger problem. We can help you inflamm-age gracefully! :)’

 

The Natural Medicine Center also has many powerful *natural wellness* tools to help you rid your body of inflammation after it is detected with thermography!

IV Nutritional Therapy

PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD DEVICES (PEMF) – For Micro circulation

Thermography

Emergency Ready!

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Prepare for an EMERGENCY now

 

 

Dr. Catherine is passionate about being ready for any curveballs 2022 might throw our way! Watch the video below for more information!

 

 

 

Dr. Catherine recommends getting a ‘bug out bag’ ready for emergency evacuation…

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News outlets are projecting supply chain issues!

We recommend stocking up on supplements while supplies last!

Remember, the Natural Medicine Center offers free shipping for orders of $110 or more.

 

Vitamins we recommend keeping on hand are:

  • Probiotics

  • Multivitamins

  • Silverbiotic Liquid/ Silverbiotic throat drops

  • Immune Support Supplements

  • Vitamin C Natural Pain Relievers **

 

 

 

Every Friday…

Wellness with Epigenetics

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Unlock your Code
Express your Limitless State of Wellness with Epigenetics
 
Have you have tried different strategies to change your state of health, they have worked for other people but not for you?

Are you still looking for answers in regards to your health and wellness?
 
Do you want to take your wellness to the next level?
 
Do you want to optimize the lifestyle practices that are specific for YOU?

EPIGENETICS might be the piece you have been missing.

 

Dr. Catherine explains Epigenetics with Aperion- 

Check out our video in the link below:


 
With over 16,000 peer-reviewed studies published in prestigious scientific journals, we now know that our genes do not determine    all our health outcomes.

We do have control over the expression of our genes!
Through Epigenetics we can surpass our genetic limitations to achieve the state of wellness we desire.
 
As a Certified Apeiron Epigenetics Coach, Dr Catherine can design an individualized lifestyle plan, based on your genetic blueprint, with the appropriate tools to help you achieve optimal wellness.
 
What you get with the Apeiron Epigenetic Evaluation is a
Comprehensive Report on how your genetic blueprint is built on 6 key Genomic evaluations: Nutrition, Supplementation, Sleep, Athletic Performance, Environmental Detox and Hormones.
 
In more detail, your epigenetic report will contain your personalized genetic status in the following areas and how to improve them:

  • About your Nutrition
  • Hunger & Satiety
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Dairy Digestion
  • Gluten
  • Grain Sensitivity
  • Sweets and Snacking
  • Carbohydrates
  • Total Fats
  • Saturated Fats
  • Polyunsaturated Fats
  • Monounsaturated Fats
  • Protein
  • Plant Sterols
  • Metabolism
  • Macronutrient Worksheet
  • About Supplementation
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin A
  • Selenium
  • Magnesium
  • Choline
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin K
  • Folate
  • Thiamine
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Nitric Oxide
  • Sodium
  • Caffeine
  • Circadian Propensity
  • Melatonin
  • Sleep Onset
  • Sleep Duration
  • Sleep Disruption
  • Daytime Drowsiness
  • Sleep Movement
  • Phase 1 Detox
  • Methylation
  • Acetylation
  • Glutathione System
  • Mitochondria
  • Mold Sensitivity
  • Lyme Intensity
  • Envirotoxin and Pollution Sensitivity
  • Histamine Sensitivity
  • Heavy Metal Processing and Impact
  • Mercury and Fish
  • About Athletic Performance Genetics
  • VO2 Max Overall
  • Cardiovascular VO2 Max
  • Metabolic and Muscular VO2 Max
  • Muscle Fatigability
  • Recovery
  • Strength and Hypertrophy
  • Endurance
  • Power/Sprint
  • Power vs Endurance
  • Soft Tissue
  • Thyroid
  • Autoimmune Thyroid
  • Cortisol
  • Estrogen
  • Testosterone
  • Bone Density

Dr. Catherine explains Epigenetics with Aperion- 

Check out our video in the link below:

http://vimeo.com/dianasacoto/review/617570910/89fc39e9cd

4 DIY ways to keep your lymph clean

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  1. Drink plenty of water
  2. Clean eating
  3. Dry Brushing
  4. Exercise

1.  Drink Plenty of Water


8 Glasses per day? How much water should we drink per day? Between 7-11 glass per day. 

2. Clean Eating


At The Natural Medicine Center we believe that the right diet is very unique to each person. We recommend different diets to our patients based on health history, age, and lifestyle. One thing we can recommend for everyone, however, is cleaning your produce, etc. Check out this video for tips on how to clean your food:

3. Dry Brushing

We found this article useful in explaining how and why to dry brush. 
Don’t have a brush? Pick one up from The Natural Medicine Center for just $7.00. Our team can also answer any question you have about how to use the brush properly and how to use the brush for specific regions of the body.

https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/dirt-dry-brushing

4. Exercise


Movement and exercise helps to keep the lymph system detoxified. Jumping and swimming are two way that are particularly great for the lymphs but all exercise is helpful.

The video below is an at home yoga video specifically targeting the lymph system.

Thermography for Lymphatic Health

Thermography is a medical technology used to detect inflammation and abnormalities in the body. Using thermography to detect inflammation in your lymph system is useful because inflammation is the first stage of disease. Once we see what areas of the body/ lymph system are inflamed, we can teach you wellness habits and suggest lifestyle changes to lower the inflammation in those areas. 

eg. If inflammation is detected in the the right side and liver, we can target that area of the body with dry brushing and a liver detox. 

eg. If inflammation is detected in the upper clavicular rim. We can determine through head images if this inflammation is present because of dental issues, environmental allergies, fungal infections or more. From there we can make recommendations on how to treat the issue.

When thermography reveals inflammation in areas like the liver or chest, interventions such as dry brushing, detoxification protocols, or dietary adjustments become more than just suggestions—they’re part of a personalized, proactive strategy to restore balance.

This approach moves us away from reactive care and instead embraces a model where we learn to listen to the body’s early signals and respond with simple, sustainable wellness habits. From hydration and sleep hygiene to natural therapies like lymphatic massage, these lifestyle practices aren’t just supportive—they’re essential in reducing chronic inflammation and protecting long-term health.

One area where this approach is especially important—but often overlooked—is oral health. When thermography shows inflammation around the upper clavicular rim or jaw, it can point to underlying dental issues like low-grade infections, root canal toxicity, or even undiagnosed gum disease. This is where collaboration with a knowledgeable provider becomes key.

A dentist st george locals turn to for thorough, holistic care can play a pivotal role in resolving these concerns. Dental health is deeply interconnected with the rest of the body; chronic gum inflammation, for instance, can contribute to heart disease, while infections in the jaw can affect the lymphatic and immune systems.

Integrating dental diagnostics into your broader wellness journey allows for a more complete picture—treating the root cause instead of just the symptoms. Building a sustainable wellness lifestyle is about more than clean eating or the occasional detox.

It’s about cultivating awareness, tuning into what your body is telling you, and seeking guidance from experts who see the bigger picture. This includes prioritizing dental visits not just for aesthetics or routine checkups, but as part of a preventative approach to whole-body health.

By pairing technologies like thermography with practices that support detoxification and inflammation reduction—from brushing routines and oral rinses to high-quality sleep and stress management—we begin to create a life built on resilience and informed self-care.

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or call 863-899-9977

 

Avoid Getting Leaky Gut

Health Basics, Natural Lakeland

 

 

 

Gut health and avoiding a leaky gut is not only important for those of us with digestive issues but is important for all of us! The continuity and strength of our gastrointestinal (GI) membrane barrier is vital for immunologic functioning. The layered GI barrier system also permits our gut lumen spaces to hold and nurture essential gut bacteria. The intestinal barrier furthermore has the important job of keeping pathogens or microbes from freely accessing extra-lumenal abdominal organs or crossing into general systemic circulation.


It is instructive to contemplate this question:

What happens when the gut barrier is breached?  [Hint: think about other barriers, such as a water dam barrier]

avoid leaky gut

Just as water floods through a broken dam, particles flood through a broken Gastro-Intestinal Epithelial Barrier:

Damage to the intestinal epithelial barrier equates to an increase in gut permeability, which ushers a flood of undigested food particles and inflammatory mediators into the peritoneal cavity. After leaking to peritoneum, a cytokine storm (net: massive increase in immune system proteins) would then set the occasion for inflammation of pancreas, liver, gall bladder, and colon. Note also that this intestinal barrier breach could bathe this person’s gut tissues with infectious microbes.  After microorganisms and undigested food products flood through the abdominal spaces, the blood and lymph fluids containing this ‘inflammatory mix’ could eventually circulate through the entire body.  This is not a recipe for good health! Please visit the Natural Medicine Center and let our practitioners check your gut function (virtual appointments available too). Leaky gut leads ultimately to chronic inflammation, altered immune responses, allergies, and a low immune system responsivity [1].

                                    

Avoid getting leaky gut

 

  •       Do you have allergies or sensitivities?

Food allergies, but also other forms of food sensitivity, are best tagged as individualistic adverse food reactions.  It is appropriate to call food intolerance symptoms ‘individualistic’ because each food-triggered-illness (e.g., peanut allergy) is likely to affect only a small segment of our population.  Let’s say, in a family of four, Mom tests for a sensitivity to garlic. Dad’s GI tract, in constrast, tests to show lobster sensitivities. Perhaps the family panel of food testing shows that both children are intolerant if fed either egg whites or egg yolks.  Food intolerances are that specific; which means that the plated food we serve in each household should be individualized.  NMC is encouraging prevention and longevity by offering family discounts of $25.00 (2 or more tests)

       To facilitate the readers’ understanding of this concept, let us contemplate the differences between gluten allergies and gluten sensitivities. Fact: only 1 percent of the world’s population has an IgE-mediated `formal` allergy to gluten—celiac patients, per the  CDC and World Health Organization, fit this description. Counter Fact: up to 6 % of the world population suffers from a Nonceliac gluten sensitivity syndrome; the latter syndrome is a non IgE-mediated gluten sensitivity problem [2, 3]. Nonceliac gluten sensitivity is diagnosed in individuals who do not have celiac disease but who have intestinal symptoms, extraintestinal symptoms, or both, related to ingestion of gluten-containing grains, with symptomatic improvement when such grains are withdrawn from their diet.
   

The bullet points below list many common symptoms of a food sensitivity:      

  • Acne
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Constipation
  • Dermatitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Eczema
  • Fatigue
  • GERD <a reflux disorder>
  • Hives
  • IBS
  • Migraines
  • Nausea
  • Sinusitis
  • Stuffy Nose

             

To prevent abdominal organ inflammation, our Doctors recommend abstinence from foods that provoke individualistic reaction patterns.  We can help you discern your food sensitivity patterns; please call us for more details.
                   

  Prebiotics and Probiotics for Gut Health

 

                   Prebiotics are dietary fibers that serve the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract. Prebiotics aid in the digestion of our food and help us absorb more nutrients.

Probiotics help repair leaky gut by balancing the good bacteria in our digestive tract. Supplementing with probiotics has been linked to many health improvements including: mental health conditions, heart health, reducing allergies, reducing digestive disorders and improving overall immunity [4].

*Taking pre and probiotics is particularly important after being exposed to toxins, stress or after taking an antibiotic.

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Work Cited:

1. Fasano A. “All disease begins in the (leaky) gut: role of zonulin-mediated gut permeability in the pathogenesis of some chronic inflammatory diseases” (2020) doi:10.12688/f1000research.20510.1

2. Leonard M. “Genetics and celiac disease: the importance of Screening” (2015)  Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 9(2):209-15

3. Catassi C. ”The overlapping area of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity and Wheat-Sensitive Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Update” (2017) Nutrients 9, 1268

4. Sreeja V.  “Probiotic Formulations: Application and Status as Pharmaceuticals—A Review“ (2013) Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins 5: 81-91

 

Thyroid Function Explained

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Did you know that an estimated 20 million Americans have a thyroid condition?  Moreover, statistics show that 60 percent of people with thyroid conditions don’t know that they have a condition at all (1).

The thyroid gland is a bowtie shaped gland near the center of your neck.  Diseases impacting the thyroid gland can often cause enlargement of this tissue, and /or nodule formation.  The Doctors at Natural Medicine Center (NMC) have functional imaging techniques to confirm tissue changes. 

While it is an oversimplification, the following analogy is instructive: Please think of circulating thyroid hormone particles as “fuel injectors” for boosting your metabolism.  This fuel fosters our metabolic reactions, so fuel creates energy.  It is through thyroid hormones [T3 and T4] that you are able to regulate body temperature.  Moreover, the relative abundance of T3 hormones will dictate fat-burning actions and protein utilization patterns throughout your body. All of our NMC Doctors want readers to be aware of two prevalent thyroid conditions–hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.  Less common thyroid conditions include thyroid cancer, thyroid nodule accumulation disorders and nonspecific goiters.

 

 

Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid condition, and this instigates (i) weight gain, (ii) tiredness, (iii) hair loss, and (iv) cold extremities.  A very common variant of Hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s Disease. As the prefix for hypothyroidism implies, thyroid glandular tissue fails to excrete enough T3 and T4 hormones.  If left untreated more severe problems can occur including heart and nerve problems.

 

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid excretes too much thyroid hormone.  A very common variant of hyperthyroidism is Graves Disease.  This presents with symptoms such as (i) irritability, (ii) weight loss, (iii) heart palpitations, and (iv) diarrhea.  If the hyperthyroid condition is left untreated, the neglected hyperthyroid patients may suffer damages to their heart, bones, muscles and reproductive organs.

 

A recent trend picked up by Doctors at NMC is to observe *mutual* thyroiditis defects–meaning the patient displays both Hashimoto’s and Graves Disease.  When Hashimoto’s co-occurs with Graves, the patient’s thyroid goes through stages of excreting too much thyroid hormone and then skips to secreting too little.  It is important to note that thyroiditis can be triggered by food or environmental allergies.  This is why Doctors at NMC are routinely checking for Hashimoto’s and for Graves diseases. It is very valuable to know which autoimmune thyroiditis is being manifest, because a clinically directed lifestyle change can re-stabilize the thyroid [e.g., patients who test positive for Hashimoto’s should avoid gluten, cut out dairy and eat low glycemic foods.  Patients with Graves disease can promote stable thyroid function by avoiding caffeine and ionized salt.

 

Normally, thyroid blood tests are done annually during a wellness visit with a general practitioner. However, if you have a thyroid condition or have symptoms of a thyroid condition, getting a complete thyroid panel is the best way to understand how and why your thyroid isn’t functioning correctly.

 

At a general practitioners visit, they often only check the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).  At The Natural Medicine Center we like to take it several steps further. The reason is, that dysfunction often occurs even when the TSH is ‘in normal clinical ranges’. We test T3 Total, T3 Free, T4 Total, T4 Free, TSH, Thyroglobulin, Reverse T3 and thyroid peroxidase. With these additional tests, we will know 3 very important things that we wouldn’t know if we only ran a TSH blood test.

 

 

These 3 things include:

  • autoimmune involvement
  • if high stress is corrupting the dissemination of active T hormones to body tissues
  • if liver/ kidney function is preventing the distribution and uptake of T hormones by cells or tissues

 

Once the blood test results are in, our doctors can recommend naturally compounded RX medications, Chinese herb remedies, and lifestyle practices to support thyroid function. 

 

Ways to support thyroid function right away:

  • Avoid Red dye #3
  • Educate yourself on yersinia in pork
  • Avoid gluten and dairy
  • Eat foods naturally rich in iodine

Want more information?  Call us at 863-899-9977 or book an appointment https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/12pzdqmq/

Source:

 

  1. thyroid.org

 

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