The thyroid symphony-when the music fades Thyroid disorders

This masterclass is the first of a three part series focusing on thyroid health. It looks at the role of the thyroid and the thyroid hormones in controlling whole body metabolism. It will explore hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism (under and over active thyroid conditions) and will discuss how to diagnose these conditions.

There will be a comprehensive review of how to manage hypothyroidism both from a conventional perspective as well as a functional medicine perspective. 

Key focus areas include:      

• The importance of testing a full panel of thyroid indicators including thyroid antibodies
• optimal versus standard lab reference ranges
• Why hypothyroidism is often missed by conventional testing
• The benefits of T4 synthetic treatment versus glandulars
• Nutritional elements around treatments
• Essential and helpful supplements 

The second masterclass in this series will focus on the comprehensive management and treatment of Hashimotos Thyroiditis. 

The third masterclass focuses on the management of hyperthyroidism.