NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Thyroid dysfunction doesn’t always present clearly—symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and weight changes often emerge slowly and are commonly overlooked. At Patients Medical in NYC, our integrative approach emphasizes prevention by identifying underlying risk factors—genetic, lifestyle, metabolic, and environmental—to protect your health before disease arises.
The thyroid is the body’s metabolic engine. When it under- or over-functions, the ripple effects affect temperature regulation, energy, hormone balance, digestion, cognitive function, and cardiovascular health. Early detection and intervention are essential.
Many thyroid issues go undiagnosed for years due to incomplete testing. Symptoms include:
If left unchecked, thyroid dysfunction can contribute to:
– TSH, Free T3/T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, nutrient panels, toxin/heavy metal screening, adrenal and gut markers.
– Anti-inflammatory, nutrient‑rich foods; gluten/dairy adjustment; balanced iodine.
– Selenium, zinc, vitamin D, adaptogens (ashwagandha, rhodiola), gut-healing nutrients.
– Gentle detox protocols, liver-supportive nutrients, and toxin reduction strategies.
– Integrative stress reduction: meditation, acupuncture, breathing exercises.
– Ongoing assessment of labs and symptoms, coupled with professional guidance and superbills for insurance reimbursement.
Priya, experiencing fatigue, PMS, and slight weight gain, had a family history of thyroid issues. Initial labs showed modest antibody elevation and low-normal T4, but symptoms were subtle. With a six-month plan emphasizing gut healing, nutrient supplementation, liver detox, and stress balance, her labs normalized and symptoms resolved—preventing full thyroid disease.
Yes—by addressing diet, stress, gut health, and toxins, you significantly lower your risk.
Often—it can sabotage thyroid function before labs show thyroid hormone problems.
Annually—or as recommended based on testing and symptoms.
Yes—stress-driven cortisol imbalance is a major risk factor.
Under medical supervision, yes—it supports thyroid function by reducing environmental burden.
Only if tested and monitored—excess iodine can worsen autoimmunity.
Yes. Stress and cortisol imbalance often suppress thyroid function.
Free T3 is active; Reverse T3 is inactive and blocks Free T3. High rT3 may signal stress or illnes.
We are an out-of-network provider but offer superbills. Many lab tests may be reimbursable.
Some notice improvements within weeks. Deeper healing may take 2–4 months.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
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