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Overcoming Chronic Fatigue and Pain Through Specialized Thyroid and Vitamin Optimization

Heidi Alten

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Heidi Alten regained her energy and mobility at Vitality Renewal after struggling with chronic fatigue and joint pain. By identifying depleted Vitamin D, B12, and thyroid imbalances that conventional tests missed, Dr. Yvonne Karney’s team provided a '360 view' of her health, resulting in improved digestion, reduced bloating, and a renewed ability to exercise.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Chronic fatigue, muscle pain, and digestive bloating
Reported Result
Increased energy, resolved bloating, and improved activity levels
Key Interventions
Thyroid medication, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12 optimization
Those three things alone that showed up normal on blood tests in conventional medicine... [were] why I was feeling the way that I was feeling.
I feel just like I've got a new lease on life really it's more of a way that I didn't think was possible to feel at this point in my life.
It's like a 360 view versus just trying to treat a symptom.

The interview

What were the most significant changes you noticed after starting the program?

The thing that really changed was realizing how depleted my vitamin D and vitamin B12 was. And that was just part of it, just realizing now with some thyroid medication, the amount of energy that I have. Those three things alone showed up normal on blood tests in conventional medicine, but when it was dug in deeper by the team, I realized all of this was playing a part in why I was feeling the way I was.

What was your life like before working with the Vitality Renewal team?

Before working with the Vitality Renewal Team, my life was kind of a chaotic mess. I was tired all the time in like muscle pain, joint pain, and it was really hard for me to get up and be active.

Why did you choose Dr. Yvonne Karney for your care?

I've known Dr. Karney in her previous life as a gynecologist and she created Vitality Renewal and I found her again and so I had immediate trust.

Did you have any hesitations about the process or the cost?

My initial hesitation was because it wasn't like a traditional approach. There was a lot of different testing to begin with that I thought, what is this gonna do? After conversations with the team and understanding the process, I was less hesitant to proceed and understanding where the cost came in; I just felt it was an investment in my health.

How does the Vitality Renewal approach differ from traditional medicine?

The approach with the in-depth analysis of each of the labs and really the conversations that came about because of the different types of testing, it was amazing to me the amount of knowledge that was gathered with these tests that is not done in traditional medicine.

How do you feel now that you have completed the program?

I have a lot more energy during the day. I feel that I'm not, don't have the bloating. I feel even like my digestion is more efficient. I feel more energized to work out, better foods to nourish my body. I feel just like I've got a new lease on life really; it's more of a way that I didn't think was possible to feel at this point in my life.

Why would you recommend this team to others?

I would recommend the Vitality Renewal Team because of the attention that's paid and the levels in which they dig deeper into the testing. They're looking at it like a 360 view versus just trying to treat a symptom. Having the explanations provided really helped me understand the diagnosis and how to continue care outside of the office.

Frequently asked

Is the cost of functional medicine testing worth the investment?

Heidi Alten initially hesitated due to the cost and the volume of non-traditional testing required. However, she concluded it was a necessary investment in her health after the team explained how the in-depth analysis provided knowledge unavailable in traditional medicine.

Full transcript

Heidi Alten (00:00) thing that really changed was realizing how depleted my vitamin D and vitamin B12 was. And that was just part of it, just realizing now with some thyroid medication, the amount of energy that I have. So those three things alone that showed up normal on blood tests in conventional medicine. ⁓ But really, when it was dug in deeper by the team, realizing that all of this was playing a part in why I was feeling the way that I was feeling. And those were like the three biggest changes. Heidi Alten, Woodstock, Illinois. before working with the Vitality Renewal Team, my life was kind of a chaotic mess. I was tired all the time in like muscle pain, joint pain, and it was really hard for me to get up and be active. I've known ⁓ Dr. Carney in her previous life as a gynecologist and she created Vitality Renewal and I found her again and so I had immediate trust. My initial hesitation was because it wasn't like a traditional approach. There was a lot of different testing to begin with that I thought, what is this gonna do? And after conversations with the team and understanding the process, was less. hesitant to proceed and understanding like where the cost came in and then with the cost I just it was an investment in my health. The approach with the in-depth analysis of each of the labs and really the conversations that came about because of the different types of testing, it was amazing to me the amount of knowledge that was gathered with these tests that is not done in traditional medicine. since going through the Vitality Renewal Program, I have a lot more energy during the day. ⁓ I feel that I'm not, don't have the bloating. I feel even like my digestion is more efficient. ⁓ I feel more energized to work out, better foods to nourish my body. I feel just like I've got lease on life really it's more of a way that I didn't think was possible to feel at this point in my life. I would recommend the Vitality Renewal Team and have, because it's just the attention that's paid, the levels in which that they kind of dig deeper into the testing and they're looking at it, it's like a 360 view versus just trying to treat a symptom. ⁓ So having all of those components, I felt really... looked after and then also having the explanations that were provided really helped me understand the diagnosis, if you will. ⁓ So that's really the understanding that came from it and how to continue care, you know, outside of the office is nice too.

About Yvonne Karney

Vitality Renewal is a health and wellness center led by Dr. Yvonne Karney that specializes in functional medicine and hormone therapy. They serve women struggling with fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal imbalances by providing in-depth testing that goes beyond traditional medical protocols. Through personalized strategies, Dr. Karney helps patients like Heidi move from feeling unwell to reclaiming their energy and focus.

Industry
Healthcare Consulting

Topics

  • functional medicine
  • hormone therapy
  • fatigue recovery
  • thyroid health
  • women's wellness
  • health optimization

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