NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S., yet it is often treated solely with thyroid hormones—ignoring the immune system dysfunction behind it. At Patients Medical in NYC, we believe thyroid care should go beyond labs and medication.
Our integrative model uncovers what’s actually triggering your autoimmunity, allowing us to restore thyroid function, reduce inflammation, and support your body as a whole.
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where your immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, causing inflammation and reduced hormone production (hypothyroidism).
Over time, Hashimoto’s can destroy thyroid tissue, leading to chronic fatigue, metabolism issues, and other systemic effects.
At Patients Medical, we identify and remove the root triggers of Hashimoto’s. These can include:
Leaky Gut (Intestinal Permeability): A damaged gut lining allows undigested food and toxins to enter the bloodstream, triggering autoimmune flare-ups.
Gluten Sensitivity: The protein in wheat (gliadin) is molecularly similar to thyroid tissue, often confusing the immune system.
Chronic Infections: Viral infections like Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), H. pylori, and Lyme disease can initiate or exacerbate autoimmunity.
Environmental Toxins: Exposure to mercury, fluoride, mold, and endocrine disruptors puts stress on your thyroid and immune system.
Nutrient Deficiencies: Low levels of selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin D, and B12 impair thyroid hormone synthesis and immune regulation.
Hormonal Imbalance: Estrogen dominance, adrenal fatigue, and low progesterone can worsen autoimmune attacks.
Stress & Trauma: Chronic emotional stress raises cortisol, which can suppress immune tolerance and worsen thyroid autoimmunity.
We go beyond standard TSH tests and dig deeper with advanced functional labs:
Sarah, 41, came to us with debilitating fatigue, hair loss, and brain fog. Her TSH was mildly elevated, but she had high anti-TPO antibodies. Traditional doctors offered only Synthroid.
Our testing uncovered:
We developed a 6-month protocol including:
By month five, Sarah’s antibody levels dropped 40%, her energy returned, and her hair regrowth had begun. She continues to thrive under maintenance care.
While the autoimmune process can’t be “cured,” you can reduce antibodies, restore function, and feel dramatically better with the right support.
Some patients do, but with healing, dosages may decrease. Others stabilize through integrative care alone.
We look beyond TSH and treat root causes, not just lab numbers.
There’s a genetic link—but lifestyle, gut health, and stress often determine expression.
Hypothyroidism is low thyroid function. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune attack that causes it.
This is common. We test free T3, T4, antibodies, and reverse T3 for a full picture.
Yes—gluten, sugar, and dairy can worsen inflammation. We guide you with tailored nutrition plans.
They are markers of autoimmunity against the thyroid. Reducing them is key.
Absolutely. Chronic stress increases cortisol, which worsens immune dysfunction.
We are out-of-network but provide superbills for reimbursement. Many labs may be partially covered.
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.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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