Dr. JJ –
Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, or Dr. JJ for short, is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto who also holds a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences.
He has a special interest in thyroid health, due in part to how much it can impact our health, as well as how prevalent thyroid disorders can be.
According to numbers from the Thyroid Foundation of Canada , it’s estimated that fully one in ten Canadians have some sort of thyroid disorder, and about half of them don’t even know it.
This is partially because the symptoms of a thyroid disorder are either mild or not present at all – but either way, it’s still affecting your health.
The standard medical treatment for an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is to supplement with synthetic or natural desiccated T3 and T4, and for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) the standard treatment is radioactive iodine, though your medical doctor may recommend anti-thyroid medications, beta blockers, or in extreme cases even a thyroidectomy .
While these treatments can be effective, they come with a host of harmful side effects. Further, using drugs to artificially increase or decrease the rate at which your body produces thyroid hormones, rather than addressing the root cause.
It’s amazing to me,” says Dr. JJ, “how much of a difference a healthy thyroid can make in someone’s health. For such a small gland in your body, it can have a big impact on your health.”
If you’re looking for a naturopathic doctor who:
- Takes the time to understand your health concerns
- Combines the latest in cutting-edge medical science with the wisdom of naturopathic medicine
- Will work with a team of multidisciplinary health professionals to help you achieve optimal health
- Will help you prevent illness, not just provide band-aids for existing ones
…You’ve come to the right place. Dr. JJ can help
Book a consultation today
And find out how Dr. JJ can help you improve your thyroid health
What’s A Naturopathic Thyroid Doctor?
A naturopathic doctor is someone who holds a doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from an accredited naturopathic college. In Dr. JJ’s case, he completed his degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, but there are seven other accredited naturopathic colleges in North America – Vancouver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Phoenix, and Bridgeport.
Naturopathic doctors are considered general practitioners, and use a wide variety of treatment modalities to help improve the overall state of your health. When it comes to thyroid disorders, Dr. JJ may recommend:
- Lifestyle changes
- Dietary changes
- Nutritional supplementation
- Gut microbiome support
- Botanical medicine
Aside from those listed above, naturopathic doctors also employ clinical nutrition, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and homeopathy.
The practice of naturopathic medicine in Ontario is regulated by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. You can tell a naturopathic doctor is accredited by looking them up on their public register, which you can find on their website.
Booking An Appointment With Dr. JJ
If you have a thyroid disorder, you may be overwhelmed and disheartened by some of the side effects of medical treatments. Dr. JJ offers natural treatments for your thyroid disorder which may help achieve the same or better results, but without the side effects.
And if you suspect you may have a thyroid disorder, it helps to get a definitive diagnosis so you have a clearer path ahead of you. Dr. JJ can help you get to the bottom of what’s causing your symptoms.
So contact Dr. JJ today to book a consultation,
and find out how you can get long term thyroid
health solutions for better living today!
