The thyroid is a fickle little organ. It is essential to so many important functions of the body and yet, there are so many aspects of modern life that impact upon its optimum functioning. As a result thyroid disorders associated with autoimmunity are a growing disease burden, particularly for women, many of whom turn to integrative medicine to help them find their way back to "feeling well" again. Naturopath, Helen Padarin has been helping patients with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders turn their health around. Today she shares her clinical pearls of wisdom on what to look out for in patients, what to test for and what treatment approaches to consider in rebalancing the autoimmune thyroid. *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****