Simple question. If you have the need to preach on the efficiency of pharmaceutical or surgical solutions please read the question again and note the category this question has been asked in. Thank you.
2006-08-19 09:07:36 · 15 answers · asked by Part Time Cynic 7 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Simple questions deserve simple answers. The cause of too much thyroid hormone being produced needs to be 'dealt with'. Soya has a slightly repressive effect on this. Having a thyroidectomy has a drastic effect. Neither is to be recommended. Listen to people who actually suffer from this horrible imbalance, who are struggling with pharmaceutical/surgical treatments, and who can point you in better directions. Contact Thyroid Patient Advocacy Group at www.tpa-uk.org.uk and their Yahoo discussion group, tpa-uk@yahoogroups.com
2006-08-19 09:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although an overactive thyroid is less common than that of one which is UNDERactive, it can still be "normalized" through diet and lifestyle changes.
As stated earlier, kelp CAN be of great help to some...as it MAY help to normalize functioning of the thyroid. Most people are unaware of the benefits of good ol' coconut oil, especially since it has gotten such a bad rap over the years. It should be organic (to ensure the lack of chemical additives) whenever possible, and as unprocessed as possible.
Rather than add weight to the body, as most people have been told, it may actually help you to bring your weight to within a more normal, healthy range.
Lifestyle must be altered - unless you want to keep what you have. If we keep doing the same thing, we'll keep getting the same results. Smoking has been known (just take a look at the thousands of toxic chemicals in the smoke) to disrupt metabolism, polluting thyroid and every other gland and organ in the body.
Several cups a day of caffeine-laden coffee is also very detrimental, especially regarding the central nervous system and thryoid/metabolism.
There is no relatively easy solution, certainly no "magic pill" to help with any thryoid condition - either over- or underactive .
2006-08-19 11:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about life style adjustments, but I have had such success with a client with an underactive thyroid that I think it would be worth trying reflexology, either self-treating or going to a properly trained therapist. PLEASE tell your GP if you are on medication for your thyroid and want to try this, so that s/he can monitor the situation. This because if you are on medication to reduce the amounts of thyroid hormones it could either counteract or increase the amounts your body is making. Also, you should do the whole routine, and not treat only the hormonal system.
2006-08-20 02:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by tagette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that naturopathy and homeopathy can, absolutely, regulate your thyroid. Begin with a consultation with an N. D. - look in local yellow pages. Herbs are PLENTIFUL - I just don't know the right ones to suggest, b/c I 've never treated hyperthyroidism. Be of good cheer...there IS help out there! I wish you well.
2006-08-19 10:13:18 · answer #4 · answered by patterson589@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of anything that would work -
But you do risk a thyrotoxic crisis if the hormone builds up (and if you had another trigger such as an infection that tips you over the edge) - So whatever you decide make sure you check to see your levels come under control. If not go back to conventional treatments.
2006-08-20 04:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by dr_fantastic_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have this disease,Ive had it for over six years and have been working with a nutritionist,some food help,while other food can aggravate and speaking of aggravation,your nerves play a big roll in weather you can go into remission or not,many doctors will tell you that there is no remission,however,i have been doing really well for the past five months,the real threat in having overactive thyroid is,your heart and bones,eating no red meat and loads of sea food can be very helpful,there are not many who understand the relationship between red meat and bone loss and with Graves of course this process is sped up.also having graves is like a paradox,damn if you do and damn if you don't,really we are just sticking our necks out.final answer,stay calm and walk away from red meat,insure calcium intake,good health to you.
2006-08-19 09:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by deerwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a very common problem, and there are many reasons for this, including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water, and eating brominated flour.
Chlorine, fluoride, and bromine are all in the same family as iodine, and can displace iodine in your thyroid gland.
Secondly, many people simply aren't getting enough iodine in their diet to begin with. The amount you get from iodized salt is just barely enough to prevent you from getting a goiter.
2016-02-08 13:32:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It cant be treated through diet and lifestyle. You're risking serious problems if you dont seek 'conventional' medication to cure it.
2006-08-19 09:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. If you try eating kelp pills or other it may help or not. I just ignore my thyroid but I'm not a doctor and I don't play one anywhere.
2006-08-19 09:14:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-08 22:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋