Self-Attack! …on Thyroid Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (aka Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis) is the most common cause of Hypothyroidism we see in clinical practice. It is an autoimmune variant of hypothyroidism, which means that the body’s own immune system is attacking the thyroid. Its name comes from Dr. Hashimoto. He originally described patients with goiter (enlarged thyroid) and …
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Hypothyroid (Autoimmune Variant)
Dr. Ranpuria earns her certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine!
The “IFM Certification” is a rigorous certification process involving years of study and practical training. It culminates in a comprehensive and selective exam. “I am so proud to be a part of the Functional Medicine community. Perseverance on my part and support from my friends, family, and especially my husband over the past years have …
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Adrenal Dysfunction
Most people know that the adrenal glands are responsible for your fight or flight response. But did you also know that an overtaxed adrenal gland can lead to anxiety, agitation, weight gain, blood sugar imbalances, food cravings, thyroid imbalances, diminished immune response, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, and insomnia?
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Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity boils down to this: our immune system miscalculates what it is supposed to attack, and inadvertently begins to send the troops out to destroy your own tissues. Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vitiligo, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Celiac disease, and Sjoren’s Syndrome are some of the most common autoimmune diseases that we see in clinical practice.
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Brain Fog
Brain fog is an incredibly frustrating condition. It stalls the vitality of your life. It can affect your sense of presence in a professional or academic setting, or interpersonally with those you care about. We generally experience brain fog as: cloudiness; inability to concentrate; poor memory; Confusion; sense of spaciness; and/or lack of clarity of mind
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Depression
Depression is a common but serious disorder that affects how you feel, think, and interact with the world. The repercussions are not just mental or emotional but also physical: your body hurts, your gastrointestinal system is upset, and/or you have persistent headaches. The National Institute for Mental Health estimated that 16.2 million Americans experienced depression in 2016.
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Digestive Complaints
Your belly is just not right. But your doctor keeps telling you everything is “normal,” which is reassuring and infuriating. What gives? Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, belching, pain and/or relux are part of what we conceptualize as functional gastrointestinal disorders.
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Fatigue
How tired is too tired? We all struggle with knowing if our level of tiredness is enough to warrant medical attention. In a society where we are constantly comparing ourselves to other people it’s easy to second guess our experience…and facebook isn’t helping. Fatigue is a persistent, subjective sense of physical, emotional, and/or cognitive exhaustion that notably impacts your quality of life and daily desired functioning.
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Hair Loss and Alopecia in Women
Hair lost can be scary. Did you suddenly wake up and notice that your ponytail’s diameter is a fraction of what it used to be? Does your partner constantly complain about your hair clogging the drain? Have noticed the part in your hair slowly widening over time?
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism (low functioning Thyroid gland) most commonly manifests as fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, muscle aches, and menstrual irregularities. The specific symptoms can vary depending on one’s age, degree of illness, and/or concurrent medical problems. We see Hypothyroidism, and especially its autoimmune variant, as a rapidly growing problem in women …
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