Hi Dandy Lyons
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
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.
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.
Alternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypothyroidism include: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Cell Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yoga.
Best of health to you
2007-01-01 16:43:15
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This Site Might Help You.
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I have Hypothyroidism what vitamins do I need to take to increase my energy levels?
I always feel tired and never have any energy. I feel like I have been in a triathlon on no sleep.
I am on a hormone replacement med which has been adjusted several times but I still feel the same.
2015-08-06 04:39:17
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The physician, in the above comment, obviously knows very little on how to that hypothyroidism. After being diagnosed myself, I learned how little doctors actually know about this autoimmune disease. Go on Mary Shomon's website, that how I began to educate myself on this condition. The first comment, the one with all the useful information, that's where you should start your journey. Good luck! Oh and by the way, levothyroxine and synthroid are the worst!! Find a doctor that will prescribe you Armour Thyroid. THe synthetic stuff almost killed me. I am on Armour now, and I am sleeping finally, losing weight and no longer feeling depressed. Doctors don't care enough or know enough, to inform you of this. God bless..
2014-11-19 14:41:12
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Thyroid disease is one of the most common health problems we face today. From a practical standpoint, there are many ways to approach this issue. Learn here https://tinyurl.im/aH6rV 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.
2016-04-22 12:34:21
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I also have hypothyroidism. once they got my medicine regulated I felt much better it takes a while. In the main time you could try CO-Q10 and vit.B. they help. If you are on hormone replacement make sure it has no soy,this interferes with thyroid med.good luck
2007-01-01 19:29:55
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Here are three things you can do to boost your thyroid function:
1. Eat more of these great sources of iodine to enhance thyroid function:
Low fat cheese
Cow’s milk
Eggs
Low fat ice cream
Low fat yogurt
Saltwater fish
Seaweed (including kelp, dulce, nori)
Shellfish
Soy sauce
My friend treated the disease by using natural ways through a e book which provide healthy diet and suitable exercise so you can refer to here for more information: http://adola.net/go/hypothyroidismrevolution/
2014-07-29 15:35:00
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Walk with a co-worker's desk to chat as an alternative to instant messaging.
2017-03-11 18:03:17
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In the mood for a new hot meal? Make a large pot of veggie bean soup, divide into two-cup containers, and store inside freezer. Before bed, place a container from the fridge, then grab it before heading out the door each day.
2016-07-02 08:31:11
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Eat in front of a person rather than screen. It cuts down on mindless eating and enables you to more accountable for each chew.
2016-02-26 15:32:20
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