The full thyroid test will give you a complete analysis of all your thyroid hormones and antibodies and not just your TSH levels.
So many times I hear from clients that they have been told their thyroid function is fine, yet when they do more advanced thyroid testing their levels are far from optimal. Low thyroid function is often undiagnosed, which means women in particular continue to suffer from fatigue, weight gain and low mood without the underlying cause being addressed.
The best way to do a thyroid test is through a blood sample, click here to order your complete thyroid test that measures TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3 and the thyroid antibodies.
The best way to test adrenal function and your sex hormones is through the D.U.T.C.H hormone test. DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones and is the most advanced test available to assess your hormone levels, as well as why they may be out of balance.
Click Here to find out more about Adrenal and Sex hormone Testing with the DUTCH Test
The DUTCH test kits can be sent to you anywhere in the world, it is a simple test to do and easily shipped back to the lab for analysis.
Here are some articles that go into a lot more detail about thyroid function, and how you can assess if your symptoms may be caused by low thyroid function.
Click here to order a thyroid test if you are in the U.S
If you’re in Australia go to the Thyroid Test page
Michael is head consultant at Planet Naturopath - Functional Medicine and Nutrition Solutions. He is a registered naturopath with the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) and works with clients from all over the world via video or phone consultations. He is a degree qualified naturopath from the Endeavour College of Natural Medicine in Australia with 18 years of experience. He uses advanced testing methods, nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, and lifestyle advice to help you stay healthy. He is a Kalish Method-trained practitioner that keeps updating his education with Chris Kresser. Michael completed Dr. Terry Wahls practitioner training program, a 12-month program with ongoing training that helps understand the underlying cause and treatment of MS and autoimmune conditions. He keeps up to date with the latest research into health and natural medicine through the Metabolic Fitness Pro course with Dr. Bryan Walsh.