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What Is Thyroid Treatment?
Thyroid Treatment at Nava Health is a personalized, functional medicine protocol designed to optimize the “engine” of your body. Your thyroid controls how every cell uses energy, and when it is sluggish, your entire system slows down.
Standard medicine often relies on a simple TSH screening to diagnose problems. If that number falls within a broad range, you are sent home. Our approach is different. We view the thyroid as part of a larger ecosystem involving your gut, adrenals, and immune system. We treat the patient, not the paperwork, using a combination of advanced diagnostics and integrative therapies to restore optimal function.
How It Works
Utilize the power of your data to create clear insights to health and longevity
Who Can Benefit from Thyroid Treatment
Individuals diagnosed with thyroid conditions or unresolved symptoms despite “normal” labs.
Those Suffering from Unrelenting Fatigue
If you feel drained from the moment you wake up, regardless of how much sleep you get, your thyroid may fail to signal your mitochondria to produce energy. Correcting this imbalance often restores vitality and stamina for daily activities.
Patients Noticing Physical Changes (Hair & Skin)
Your body views hair and skin as non-essential when energy is low. Thinning eyebrows, brittle hair, and dry, cracking skin are classic signs of hypothyroidism. Treatment restores blood flow and nutrient delivery to these tissues, reversing the damage.
Those Managing Autoimmune Hashimoto’s
If you have elevated antibodies, your immune system is attacking your gland. Conventional medicine often waits for the gland to fail before treating it. We take a proactive approach, using diet and Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) to lower antibodies and preserve function.
Individuals Battling Weight Loss Resistance
A sluggish thyroid lowers your basal metabolic rate, making it nearly impossible to burn fat even with strict dieting and exercise. Optimizing your T3 levels can reignite your metabolism, allowing your healthy lifestyle choices to finally yield physical results.
People Experiencing "Brain Fog" or Mood Shifts
Thyroid hormones are essential for neurotransmitter function. Deficiencies often manifest as severe forgetfulness, lack of focus, or anxiety. Many patients find that balancing their thyroid lifts the "mental haze" and stabilizes their mood more effectively than other interventions.
Women with Cycle Irregularities or Fertility Struggles
Thyroid health is intrinsically linked to reproductive hormones. Low levels can prevent ovulation or cause heavy, painful cycles. Supporting the thyroid is often a critical first step in regulating menstruation and creating a hospitable environment for conception.
What Thyroid Treatment Involves
At Nava Health Bethesda, we customize your care plan to match your unique physiology.
- Deep-Dive Diagnostics: We assess more than just hormones; we check for iodine deficiency, cortisol dysregulation, and gut dysbiosis that may be hindering thyroid conversion.
- Personalized Medication: We are not limited to synthetic T4. We prescribe Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT), T3/T4 combinations, and compounded options to find the perfect fit for your body.
- Gut-Thyroid Connection: Since 20% of thyroid hormones are converted into the gut, we provide nutritional protocols to heal the microbiome and improve absorption.
- Stress & Adrenal Support: We provide tools to manage cortisol, as high stress can block your body from utilizing thyroid hormones effectively.
Symptoms & Health Effects of Thyroid Dysfunction
When your thyroid is off-balance, it creates a ripple effect across your entire body:
- Metabolic Slowdown: Rapid weight gain, fluid retention, and difficulty regulating body temperature (feeling constantly cold).
- Cardiovascular Strain: Elevated cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and irregular heart rates.
- Cognitive Decline: Memory lapses, difficulty concentrating, and increased risk of depression.
- Digestive Issues: Chronic constipation and low stomach acid, leading to nutrient malabsorption.
- Systemic Inflammation: Joint pain, muscle aches, and general stiffness.
What Our Clients Say
Case Study
David K., 58 — Weight Gain & Metabolic Decline
“Optimizing my thyroid changed how my whole body functions.”
Frequently Asked Questions
TSH is a signaling hormone from the brain, not the thyroid itself. Stress or inflammation can suppress TSH while your actual thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) remain dangerously low. We test the actual hormones to get the truth about your metabolic status.
Yes. We prioritize treatments that mimic your body’s natural hormones. This often includes Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) options like Armour® or NP Thyroid®, which provide both T3 and T4, unlike standard synthetic medications that only provide T4.
The molecular structure of gluten is very similar to thyroid tissue. In people with Hashimoto’s, eating gluten can confuse the immune system, causing it to attack the thyroid gland (molecular mimicry). We often recommend a gluten-free protocol to lower inflammation.
Yes. High levels of cortisol (stress hormone) inhibit the conversion of T4 (inactive) to T3 (active). This puts the body in a “survival mode” that slows metabolism. Managing the adrenals is a key part of our thyroid protocol.
Thyroid levels typically take a few weeks to stabilize after starting medication or supplements. Most patients report feeling an increase in energy and mental clarity within 4 to 6 weeks. However, full symptom resolution, especially regarding weight loss and hair regrowth, can take 3 to 6 months of consistent treatment and lifestyle adjustments.
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Nava Health and Vitality Center – Bethesda, MD
Champlain Building
6410 Rockledge Dr., Suite 510
Bethesda, MD 20817 - 1-800-762-6282
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Hours of Operation
Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Virtual Appointments Available
Sunday Closed