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Thyroid Conditions
THYROID HEALTH · NATUROPATH GEELONG
Your thyroid results came back 'normal' — but you still feel exhausted. We hear this constantly.
Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in Australian healthcare. Standard TSH testing misses the full picture of thyroid function, and many people continue to struggle with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and cold intolerance despite being told their results are normal. At The Sana Co. we run comprehensive thyroid panels, investigate autoimmune drivers like Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and build treatment protocols that address thyroid function and its root causes.
The full picture of thyroid dysfunction goes beyond fatigue
Persistent, unrefreshing fatigue
Weight gain and metabolic slowdown
Cold intolerance and low body temperature
Exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix — a hallmark of low thyroid function, which slows cellular energy production throughout the entire body. You feel tired regardless of how much you sleep.
Feeling cold when others are comfortable, persistently cold hands and feet, or a consistently low basal body temperature. Thyroid hormones are central to thermoregulation.
Feeling cold when others are comfortable, persistently cold hands and feet, or a consistently low basal body temperature. Thyroid hormones are central to thermoregulation.
Hair loss, dry skin, and brittle nails
Diffuse hair thinning (particularly from the outer third of the eyebrows), dry and flaky skin, and brittle nails that break easily.
Brain fog and slow cognition
Difficulty concentrating, poor memory, slow processing, and mental sluggishness. Thyroid hormones are essential for neurological function — hypothyroidism directly impairs cognitive performance.
What's actually driving your thyroid dysfunction
Thyroid conditions have multiple potential drivers frequently missed in standard medical workups:
Hashimoto's thyroiditis — autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland, representing the majority of hypothyroid cases in Australia | Nutrient deficiencies — iodine, selenium, zinc, and iron directly affect thyroid function | Gut dysbiosis and intestinal permeability — strongly linked to autoimmune thyroid disease | Chronic stress and HPA axis dysfunction — prolonged cortisol suppresses thyroid function | Oestrogen dominance — increases thyroid-binding globulin, reducing free thyroid hormone | Gluten sensitivity — cross-reactivity with thyroid tissue drives Hashimoto's | Heavy metal burden — particularly mercury interfering with thyroid hormone function
A comprehensive thyroid approach that goes beyond TSH
We believe in testing the full thyroid picture before treating anything. Most people with ongoing symptoms have had their TSH tested — we go much further.
Comprehensive thyroid panel
TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies (TPO-Ab and TgAb). This gives the complete picture — including whether Hashimoto's is present and whether conversion is impaired.
Selenium, iodine, ferritin, zinc, vitamin D, and B12 — all critical for optimal thyroid production and conversion, and commonly deficient in thyroid conditions.
TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies (TPO-Ab and TgAb). This gives the complete picture — including whether Hashimoto's is present and whether conversion is impaired.
Autoimmune protocol for Hashimoto's
TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies (TPO-Ab and TgAb). This gives the complete picture — including whether Hashimoto's is present and whether conversion is impaired.
Dietary guidance
Addressing goitrogens, gluten, and food triggers relevant to autoimmune thyroid disease — individualised to your specific presentation and antibody status.
Addressing the HPA axis impact on thyroid function and supporting T4 to T3 conversion with targeted nutrients and adaptogens.
Stress and conversion support
If thyroid medication is indicated or already prescribed, we work alongside your GP — naturopathic treatment can significantly enhance the effectiveness of thyroid medication.
GP collaboration
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