Hashimoto’s Disease – Root Cause Healing Beyond Prescriptions
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis affects over 14 million Americans, making it the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S. Yet so many still feel tired or foggy, even after starting medication. That’s because Hashimoto’s is not just a thyroid problem. It is an immune system problem. Your body mistakenly attacks the thyroid, slowly damaging it and disrupting […]
The Hidden Thyroid Problem: Poor T4 to T3 Conversion
Most doctors check TSH and T4 when looking at thyroid health. But T4 is not the hormone that actually gives you energy. Your thyroid makes 80% of T4, but your cells actually need T3 to keep your body running. If your body doesn’t convert T4 into T3 properly, you can still feel tired or have […]
Is Fluoride Affecting Your Thyroid? What the Science Really Says
Fluoride has been added to water and toothpaste for decades to protect teeth. Recently, more attention has turned to how it might affect thyroid function, especially for people with Hashimoto’s or other thyroid sensitivities. The connection between fluoride and thyroid health has become a growing concern in functional medicine. At Kairos, we focus on everyday […]
Why “Normal” Thyroid Labs Might Still Mean Something’s Wrong?
It’s frustrating when you’re told you have normal thyroid labs , but you still don’t feel right. You are still experiencing fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, or brain fog, even though your TSH is within range. This actually creates more confusion than clarity for many patients. The problem is that standard lab tests often don’t […]
Root-Cause Healing Without Fancy Labs: The Power of Symptom Review
As practitioners, we are problem solvers. Patients describe a set of symptoms, and it’s our job to figure out how to relieve them. A root-cause healing approach leans into this problem-solving nature of medicine Instead of prescribing quick relief, we step back and ask, Why are these symptoms showing up in the first place? Modern […]
Why We Don’t Push Expensive Lab Testing at Kairos Health?
Sometimes a routine checkup hands you a long list of lab results or tells you that more tests are needed. It can feel confusing and stressful. Expensive lab testing can feel confusing and stressful, and at Kairos, we see how this can start a “diagnostic odyssey”. More appointments, more procedures, even hospital stays that may […]
7 Natural Menopause Treatments That Really Work
Menopause is a transformative stage of life. It marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, usually between 45 and 55. During this time, the ovaries slowly make less estrogen and progesterone. This can bring hot flashes, mood swings, irregular periods, or trouble sleeping. Everyone experiences it a little differently. Some women choose hormone replacement […]
How to Reduce Cholesterol in 7 Days?
High cholesterol affects millions of people worldwide. Even without clear symptoms, high cholesterol can quietly raise your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. Many people wonder if there is a way to reduce cholesterol. You can lower your cholesterol by making targeted changes to your lifestyle. But you should know that […]
What Happens If You Have High Cholesterol? And What to Do?
High cholesterol is means there is too much fat-like substance (cholesterol) in your blood, which over time can clog your arteries. The tricky part is that you usually don’t feel it. There are no early warning signs. You might feel fine today, but inside your arteries, fatty deposits could be building up. Slowly, this raises […]
Hypothyroid vs Hyperthyroid: Causes and Real-Life Solutions
Your thyroid is small, but it does big work. This butterfly-shaped gland in your neck makes hormones that control energy, mood, metabolism, and even heart health. When it is out of balance, things go two ways, like an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Understanding hypothyroid vs hyperthyroid is key to knowing how […]