Meet C.J.

What labs did we order for her?

In order to get to the root cause of her symptoms, we decided to take the following four tests:

Thyroid function tests with antibody levels.

Comprehensive metabolic profile.

Urine hormones and metabolites.

Comprehensive stool analysis.

What was the identified root cause?

Jenna was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis (positive thyroid peroxidase antibodies), low vitamin D and omega-3 levels, and elevated apolipoprotein B, inflammatory markers.

How did we treat the root cause?

C.J.'s personalized nutrition plan.

Low-glycemic, variety of colorful plant foods, dairy-free trial.

Movement recommendations.

Maintain minimum of 8,500 steps per day.

Resume yoga practice.

Lifestyle recommendations.

Stopping eating 2 hours before bedtime.

Targeted supplements.

Herbal extracts aimed at immune modulation, cycled 10 days per month.

Natural antimicrobials aimed at eliminating gut pathogen (6 weeks).

“Gut repair” personalized protocol (8 weeks) to restore normal gut flora.

Supplemental glycine and nanoemulsified milk thistle.

Medication prescribed.

Slow removal of the acid-blocking drug.

Reduced doses of Zolpidem until finally eliminated.

Advised on changes in the dosing and routes of administration of BHRT.

Did not require thyroid replacement therapy!