by Dr. Simon Barker, N.D. | Mar 22, 2024 | Thyroid Conditions
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits across the front of the neck. Hypothyroidism (sometimes called underactive, low or slow thyroid) is a condition where the thyroid gland is under-functioning. The thyroid gland is essential for growth and brain...
by Dr. Simon Barker, N.D. | Mar 21, 2024 | Thyroid Conditions
There are two primary treatment goals for us when working with a hypothyroid patient. The first is to eliminate your symptoms by effectively treating your thyroid problem in the most efficient way possible. Second, we want to understand what the root causes of your...
by Dr. Simon Barker, N.D. | Mar 20, 2024 | Thyroid Conditions
There are a large number of thyroid medications available and you may need to try a couple of options before finding the right one for you. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Most people diagnosed by a conventional doctor will start on levothyroxine. It is a synthetic form of...
by Dr. Simon Barker, N.D. | Mar 19, 2024 | Thyroid Conditions
Metals are important for our health—we couldn’t survive without iron or magnesium. But many—like mercury, lead, and arsenic—can be very dangerous. Heavy metal toxicity can cause or exacerbate many health problems including cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome,...
by Dr. Simon Barker, N.D. | Mar 15, 2024 | Cancer, Pediatric Conditions, Thyroid Conditions, Women's Health
Naturopathic medicine combines the best of conventional medical diagnostic testing with alternative medicine treatments. Naturopathic Doctors are trained in four-year, full-time medical schools with equivalent training to that of a medical doctor, but they specialize...
by Paracelsus Office Staff | Mar 15, 2024 | Cancer, Pediatric Conditions, Thyroid Conditions, Women's Health
Osteopathic medicine is a system of medical care that was developed in the 1800s. A doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) is trained to consider the whole person in the treatment of the patient. PROMOTING THE BODY’S ABILITY TO HEAL ITSELF A doctor of osteopathic...
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