Hashimoto’s Disease, also known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland. Over time, this inflammation damages the thyroid and reduces its ability to produce key hormones that regulate metabolism, energy, mood, digestion, temperature, and cognitive function. Hashimoto’s is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid).
Many people with Hashimoto’s experience symptoms for years before receiving an accurate diagnosis — often being told their symptoms are just stress, aging, or “normal.” It is common to feel unheard or dismissed.
At First Call DPC, we take your symptoms seriously. We look beyond basic thyroid labs, identify underlying immune triggers, and help restore balance in the full-body systems affected by Hashimoto’s. Because when your thyroid is struggling, your whole life feels the impact — and you deserve care that honors that reality.
Hashimoto’s involves a combination of immune, hormonal, environmental, and genetic triggers. Some of the most common contributing factors include:
The immune system becomes dysregulated and begins targeting thyroid tissue.
Perimenopause, menopause, postpartum shifts, and low progesterone can trigger or worsen Hashimoto’s.
Elevated cortisol interferes with thyroid hormone production and immune balance.
Leaky gut (intestinal permeability), dysbiosis, and chronic gut inflammation can lead to immune overactivation.
70% of the immune system lives in the gut.
Low levels of selenium, zinc, iron, iodine, vitamin D, omega-3s, and B vitamins can impair thyroid function and immune regulation.
Toxin exposure, heavy metals, mold, infections, and endocrine disruptors can stress the immune system.
Family history increases risk, but environment influences expression.
Hashimoto’s is not your fault.
Your body is reacting to overload — not failing.
Symptoms often develop gradually and may fluctuate. Common experiences include:
Many people say:
Your experience is real — and you deserve answers and support.
You can begin helping your thyroid and immune system rebalance with gentle lifestyle practices:
Prioritize whole foods; reduce processed sugar, refined flour, and seed oils.
Stress directly impacts thyroid function — even 10 minutes of slow breathing or walking makes a difference.
Deep sleep is where thyroid repair and hormone regulation occur.
Alcohol increases inflammation and disrupts thyroid hormone conversion.
Walking, light strength training, or yoga supports hormone signaling and metabolism.
If symptoms persist despite your effort, that’s not a failure — it’s a signal that your thyroid and immune system need clinical support.
The right treatment depends on the stage of the disease, symptom severity, and your unique physiology. At First Call DPC, we take a root-cause, whole-body approach that may include:
We may use T4-only, T3/T4 combination therapy, or desiccated thyroid depending on your conversion patterns — not just a one-size prescription.
We help calm the immune system rather than suppress it, using nutrition, peptides, and anti-inflammatory support.
Certain peptides support cellular healing, hormone signaling, and immune regulation.
Improving gut health reduces immune overactivation.
Cortisol balance is essential for thyroid function and emotional stability.
We restore levels of selenium, zinc, iron, iodine (when appropriate), magnesium, vitamin D, omega-3s, and B vitamins.
This is not just symptom control —
This is thyroid recovery and immune balance, from the root.
We take time to understand how Hashimoto’s is affecting your body and your life.
We evaluate:
We explain your results in clear, simple language — so you feel informed and empowered.
Tailored to your biology, current symptoms, and long-term health goals.
Healing requires partnership — not rushed appointments or long waits.
At First Call DPC, we focus on restoring energy, metabolism, clarity, and confidence — so you can feel like yourself again. You deserve to feel steady, strong, and supported in your own body.
When you’re ready to reclaim your energy and hormonal balance — we’re your first call.
