Course Overview
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorders that affects a growing number of patients. A properly functioning thyroid gland is critical for healthy metabolism, energy, digestion, mood and so much more. Dr. Alan Christianson, NMD, who authored The Complete Idiots Guide to Thyroid Disease and Healing Hashimoto’s, will present on functional laboratory diagnosis of thyroid disorders, specifically Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. He will also review comprehensive treatment strategies that work to resolve patient symptoms and address the underlying cause for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Case studies will also demonstrate the naturopathic management of hypothyroidism. 

Attend this presentation to confidently:

• Understand the causes, symptoms and risk factors associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Order laboratory tests to diagnose and rule out Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Understand the relationship between TSH scores and free hormone levels.
• Discuss the controversy surrounding iodine supplementation in patients with hypothyroidism.
• Understand how the Hypothalamic/Pituitary/Adrenal axis plays a role in thyroid health.
• Implement prescriptions for the management of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis while considering structural findings on ultrasonography.
• Use case studies to demonstrate the benefits of synthetic vs desiccated thyroid hormones.

• Grounded in science. Easy to understand. The use of clinical cases to deliver the information. Clinically applicable.
• Excellent, hands down! I want to listen to it again!
• I like that he explained the dangers of excess iodine and thyroid hormone.
• He included great case studies. Easy to understand. Clinically applicable.
• Excellent data and reference materials.