Why symptoms persist despite normal labs—and how a root-cause approach supports lasting thyroid health

Dear ,

 

Many people are told their thyroid labs are “normal,” yet continue to struggle with fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, cold intolerance, or mood shifts.

 

If this sounds familiar, it’s not your imagination—and it’s not uncommon.

 

Thyroid health is often reduced to a single number, but in reality, thyroid hormones influence cellular energy, metabolism, nervous system regulation, immune signaling, and more. When any part of that system breaks down, symptoms can persist even when standard testing looks fine.

 

 

In our latest article,

 

Thyroid Health & Hormone Balance: A Functional Medicine Perspective,

 

we explore:

 

• What the thyroid actually does beyond “metabolism”
  
• Why TSH alone doesn’t reflect how thyroid hormone works in the body
• How stress, gut health, inflammation, and nutrient status affect thyroid signaling
• Why symptoms can persist despite medication or normal labs

 

If you’ve ever felt dismissed or confused about your thyroid health, this article offers a clearer framework for understanding what may be happening—and why a systems-based approach matters.

 

 

 

Ready to experience a different kind of care?

 

 

As always, we’re here to help! If you have questions or want guidance related to thyroid health, don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

If you’re experiencing thyroid-related symptoms and want support from a trusted provider, you can

 

Request a free 15-minute consultation with me, Dr. Martina Sturm, today.

 

 

Stay Informed, Stay Healthy!

 

 

Kindly,

 

Dr. Martina Sturm

 

P.S. Download my free e-book The Foundations of Eating for Health to start cleaning up your diet today!