In this video, Dr Cassie Smith shares ways to improve your health and address common thyroid issues including Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and Graves. Further she explains the importance of checking proper thyroid lab tests (Free T3 and Free T4 levels), the role of the thyroid gland, and how thyroid hormones affect various functions in the body. Additionally she discusses the impact of inflammation, stress, sleep, and other factors on thyroid health. Finally, Dr Cassie Smith summarizes practical steps to optimize your thyroid function and overall well-being.  Time Stamps:  00:00 Introduction  04:21 Thyroid Hormones and Cellular Function  4:30 Thyroid Hormones Related to Anxiety & Depression  05:25 How People’s Symptoms, Not Just Labs Matter  08:16 Reverse T3 and Energy Wasting  08:50 Insulin Resistance  11:39 Factors Affecting T3 Absorption  14:10 Diagnosing and Treating Thyroid Disorders  16:12 Body’s Symptoms and Gut Health  17:22 Addressing Inflammation and Root Cause Connect with Modern Endocrine: Check out the website Follow Cassie on Instagram Follow Cassie on Facebook Subscribe to Cassie on YouTube Follow Cassie on TikTok Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s newsletter Disclaimer: Disclaimer