Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health

The adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary glands impact health in a variety of ways by helping regulate mood, stress, and metabolism. Dysfunction along this hormonal axis affects the body on a cellular level and of these glands and their associated hormones may underlie symptoms such as fatigue or weight gain. Diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can help keep these hormones in balance and maintain optimal body functioning.
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12
%

of patients in the US are affected by hypothyroidism, with cases continuing to rise each year.[1]

50
%

of patients diagnosed with adrenal deficiency may suffer an acute adrenal crisis in their lifetime.[2]

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Identifying Factors of Hormone Imbalance
"Adrenal dysfunction may go overlooked until symptoms become critical. Recognizing imbalances in stress hormones like cortisol is step one, and then we can be proactive about sleep, meditation, and stress management." - Susie Larson, MD
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12
%

of patients in the US are affected by hypothyroidism, with cases continuing to rise each year.[1]

50
%

of patients diagnosed with adrenal deficiency may suffer an acute adrenal crisis in their lifetime.[2]

See references

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Restoring Thyroid Hormone Balance

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Dr. Joel Evans on Chronic Stress, Mindfulness, & the Functional Medicine Path

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Mast Cells and Stress: The Mind-Body Connection

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What Do Cortisol Curves Tell Us About Health?

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The Impact of Stress on Gut Health

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Lifestyle Changes for Shifting Cortisol Levels

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References
  1. Wyne KL, Nair L, Schneiderman CP, et al. Hypothyroidism prevalence in the United States: a retrospective study combining National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and Claims Data, 2009-2019.J Endocr Soc. 2022;7(1):bvac172. doi:10.1210/jendso/bvac172
  2. Husebye ES, Pearce SH, Krone NP, Kämpe O. Adrenal insufficiency.Lancet. 2021;397(10274):613-629. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00136-7