Thyroid hormones play many roles in the body, including regulating metabolic rate (how many calories you burn during the day) and growth
in various systems of the body (like bones).
As a result,
the various systems of the body struggle to function as they should.
Namely, if we apply our advanced understanding of how
the various systems of the body function, as well as our knowledge about the optimal nutritional timing, we can embark on a successful journey of simultaneous bulking and cutting.
In functional medicine, we perform testing of
the various systems of the body, such as the Hypothalamic - Pituitary - Adrenal - Thyroid - Gonadal (HPATG) system, the gut / brain axis, detoxification, and genomics.
Using an appealing, approachable, and downright jaunty cartoon style, Wicks playfully yet informatively leads readers through
the various systems of the body, clearly explaining basic concepts with both words and helpful diagrams in a perfect balance of engaging silliness and rigorous science.
These skills all require a basic knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy,
the various systems of the body and common diseases.