When it comes to health, the thyroid often takes center stage. But rarely is a thyroid issue isolated to just the thyroid. The thyroid's function is intricately linked to other hormones produced in the brain, adrenal glands, ovaries, and pancreas.

Your thyroid gland makes thyroid hormone in the form of T4, which is then converted into the more active T3 hormone. What you need to know is that T3 hormone is far more potent and active than T4 hormone in your body. If this conversion of T4 to T3 is sluggish, you may feel the effects of low thyroid function even if T4 levels are within the normal range.

Many conventional practitioners rely solely on TSH to evaluate thyroid health, which may lead to missed diagnoses. I often see new patients who display classic symptoms of low thyroid function but have been told their thyroid tests are "normal." A comprehensive thyroid panel often reveals underlying issues.

Estrogen dominance is a common pattern in women, where estrogen levels are high in comparison to progesterone levels. Our hormones respond to so many aspects of our physiology that it can take some detective work to figure out the root cause of estrogen dominance.