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26 April 2009

Recommendations For Wellness

  • Reduce soy consumption. Soy can depress thyroid function and has been shown to cause goiters (an enlargement of the thyroid gland) in healthy individuals.

  • Alkalinize the body! This may help to prevent thyroid dysfunction in the first place.

  • Get rid of the saturated fats from your diet. Saturated fats have been found to inhibit thyroid function.

  • Work to balance your estrogen levels. Estrogen slows down the thyroid gland.

  • Eat organically raised meats to avoid meats that are loaded with added hormones that have been introduced to increase the weight of livestock prior to sale.

  • Begin a hormonal balancing program using progesterone cream to help bring your body back into balance.

  • Vitamin B3, (niacin), which is often taken to reduce cholesterol levels, has been shown to also lower thyroid hormone levels.

  • Gentian is known to normalize the function of the thyroid gland.

  • Incorporate kelp and other sea vegetables that are high in iodine. Iodine is needed by the body to produce thyroid hormone.

  • Radishes have historically been used to treat thyroid problems and have been known to keep the levels of thyroid hormones balanced.

  • If depression due to hypothyroidism is a problem, try taking St. John’s Wort to help elevate your mood.

  • Chronic constipation can be addressed by adding additional dietary fiber such as psyllium to your diet. Herbal laxatives, such as cascara sagrada or Nature’s Sunshine’s LBS II can also be used as required.

  • Try supplementing with zinc and selenium. Studies indicate that severe zinc or selenium deficiencies can cause decreased thyroid hormone levels.

  • Coconut oil stimulates the thyroid gland and is a good choice for those suffering from an under active thyroid.

  • One of the most effective supplements for hypothyroidism is desiccated thyroid gland that comes from pigs. It was used long before synthetic forms of thyroid medications became available and is processed by the body more naturally.

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