Are there any natural treatments for hypothyroidism?
When I went to the doctor recently, she told me that my blood tests showed high TSH. No other markers for thyroid disorder were high or low (i.e. my T3 and T4 were normal). My doctor thinks that I’m developing hypothyroidism. I REALLY don’t want to have to take supplemental hormones for the rest of my life, so if anyone knows a natural way to balance out my thyroid again, please let me know.
I am a 20 year old female. I eat healthy, most of the time, and I exercise regularly. I am a healthy weight (5′ 8", 130lbs). I take a multivitamin every day. I’m on birth control pills, as well.
Life Extension Foundation Recommendations
People with low thyroid are often placed on synthetic hormone preparations, such as Synthroid® and Unithroid® (synthetic T4), or Cytomel® (synthetic T3). A combination synthetic T3 and T4 is available (Thyrolar). Ultimately, which of these drug regimens is best depends on each person’s response.
Natural glandulars, such as Armour Desiccated Thyroid Hormone, Nathroid, and Westhroid, derived from the thyroid gland of the pig, contain T3 and T4 and most closely resemble human thyroid hormone.
The following supplements have been shown to enhance thyroid function:
Iodine—150 micrograms (mcg) to 1.5 milligrams (mg) daily (Note: Take milligram doses of iodine only under a physician’s supervision.)
Zinc—30 to 60 mg daily
Copper—1 to 2 mg daily
Selenium—200 to 400 mcg daily
Vitamin E—400 international units (IU) daily (with at least 200 mg gamma tocopherol)
Vitamin C—2 to 3 grams (g) daily
In addition, patients with low thyroid hormone may be deficient in DHEA, a vital hormone that serves as a precursor of sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone (Tagawa N et al 2000). A normal beginning dose is 15 to 75 mg, followed by blood testing.
Link to "Thyroid Regulation" protocol is below.
Good Luck!!!
change your diet avoid goitrogens in foods which blocks/inhibits thyroid hormones (T1, T2, T3, T4) can lead to HYPOthyroid conditions=low thyroid AVOID:
Cabbage, broccoli, rutabaga, cauliflower, kale,
Brussels sprouts, watercress, peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, millet, turnips, turnip greens,
cassava root (tapioca), spinach, peach, pear, grape,
mango, pea, and all soy (the worst) products.
Peanut butter has had the goitrogens killed off
because the making of it requires such high heat, BUT
eating too much leads to the production of oxalic
kidney stones.
SOY products elevate T4 without modifying T3=weight
gain, low ch’i, low fertility=early menopause, PLUS
the plant based estrogens in soy can inhibit
absorption of zinc and other essential minerals, cause
stomach and intestine distress, AND is highly harmful
for children whose sex organs and immune systems are
still in the developmental stages.
MILK: if you are hypothyroid, then avoid milk as the
protein casein in cow’s milk is 300% more potent than
human breast milk and also disrupts thyroid function,
try rice milk instead, not soy milk. A nice cup of hot
milk before bed for calming the nerves is even worse
than cold raw milk.
FLUORIDE: avoid toothpaste and water which contain
fluoride, as well as iodine (table salt and seaweeds)
as both compounds irritate the thyroid gland=auto
immune non functioning and it attacks itself. Too much
iodine can result in hyperthyroid conditions such as
weight loss, rough skin, acne, mental and emotional
problems, and a ’spacey’ feeling.
SUGAR: refined sugars burn out the thyroid gland as
well as the adrenal glands.
If the thyroid is ‘off’, so, more than likely will be the parathyroid
glands that cluster on the thyroid like little grapes,
everyone has between four and eight of them. If they
are not working properly, then calcium will not be
assimilated or distributed properly=weak sagging
muscles, loss of elasticity, heart attacks, and the
muscles will then suck calcium from the
bones=osteoporosis problems of ‘aging’ women, as
muscles get calcium first in the food chain within the
human body. AND if you have Adrenal gland
insufficiency, it will affect your thyroid. So…treat
adrenals first, then thyroid, then parathyroids in
that order for any type of thyroid Rx to work, or your
own gland without medication, via the foods you eat …
In terms of Traditional Oriental Medicine, the thyroid
gland is associated with Heart energy and a
GallBladder flow imbalance can lead to thyroid
tumors… working acu-points Stomach 9 (on either side
of the Adam’s Apple), Conception Vessel 22 (base of
throat dent), Large Intestine 4 (in each hand:
Forbidden Point during/desiring pregnancy), and
Bladder 15 (between the shoulder blades)…will all
help to balance out HYPOthyroid problems and the
energetic atomic weight gain, associated with thyroid
disease.
Blueberries, strawberries and virgin coconut oil rev
up a slow metabolism, and are great for the desired
weight loss by fat HYPOthyroid people.
DEMAND a Reverse T3 blood test, it shows how much T3 your body can use out of what is made FOR use. often a big difference showing you are not normal but clinically hypo. good luck