hypo thyroid?

Question

what can I take to bring my energy up while on levothyroxine? lose weight would be good too.

Answer 1

Hi AJ

Here are some remedies to correct your health.

Cause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved.

Sulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss.

Low thyroid function may also be due to Hashimoto`s disease, a condition in which the body becomes allergic to its own thyroid gland and forms antibodies that attack it, thus lowering thyroid hormone output.

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Natural Cures

Detoxification: Colon, liver, and Kidney cleanses are very beneficial for the thyroid.

Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears.

Herbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful.

Homeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.

Lifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.

Nutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

Best of health to you

Cheers

Answer 2

I have been on levothyroxine for 11 years. Unfortunately I have not figured out how to lose weight and keep it off for any length of time. I lost 12 pounds in one month doing Atkins, but just could not stay with it.

I do take vitamins and supplements to try to keep my energy level up and stay healthy. I can seriously tell the difference if I skip the vitamins, etc. for a few days. My cousin also has hypothyroidisim and she says taking a natural thyroxin (versus synthetic) improves her sleep. Unfortunately my health care doesn't cover anything but the synthetic version.

Answer 3

a few things ive learned over the years, do not take your meds, within an hour of eating or within two hours after eating, your body wont obsorb it well,,,,,,,cut down on caffiene and sugar,,,, watch out for and read labels of all foods, as many have large amounts of both,,,,,,,, do not take any type thyroid medications at the same time you take any vitamin supplements or other daily meds,,,,,,,,, dont take it with milk,,, drink a glass of water with it,,,, as to weight, a balanced thyroid level will not help it!, low thyroid levels increase your weight, high ones lower it, most often..... more then weight, be concerned about blood pressure, it can drop or raise depending if your body is adjusting to the dose you take. you do also need to take your meds at the same time everyday, and avoid foods with dye in them, or high levels of dye, once again, read the labels ,,, hope this helps

Answer 4

i am on synthroid right now and have been since may but it is not helping me much yet on my weight issue or my lack of energy.
i am fatigued all the time. three weeks ago my endocrionologist upped my dosage just a small bit. she advised me to increase my workouts at the gym. it takes all my energy to go three times a week as i am now. i have no energy, period. i work a full time job and have kids and hubby and house to tend to. i wish i knew the answer on the thyroid thing you are asking about.

Answer 5

Get inclusive of your scientific expert, and characteristic your blood drawn each 3 months. My lady buddy has the comparable factor and shes gained 15 kilos interior the previous year. She cant discover the acceptable drugs for herself. in basic terms dont provide up on all of it. it will be frustrating, and that i think sorry for absolutely everyone with thyroid, gosh its hectic. Bless your coronary heart

Answer 6

excerize, eat right, get lots of sleep.