Support the Thyroid Naturally
A Holistic Approach to Optimizing Thyroid Health and Well-being
Hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, can have a profound impact on one’s overall well-being. For those seeking a natural and holistic approach to managing hypothyroidism, the path to better health often involves a combination of lifestyle adjustments, dietary choices, and alternative therapies. In this guide, we will explore various ways to support and manage hypothyroidism naturally, empowering you with knowledge and strategies to optimize your thyroid health and overall quality of life.
Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are looking for additional ways to complement your existing treatment, “Hypothyroid Support Naturally” is your resource for a balanced, well-informed approach to living your best life with hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroid Common Signs and Symptoms
First, it is good to know the common signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, including constipation, weight gain with diminished food intake, cold intolerance, poor circulation, fluid retention, ringing in the ears, poor memory, fatigue, dry skin and hair, hair loss, broken nails, and slow thinking.
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Certain lab values may be altered with hypothyroidism. CBC’s may show anemia; chemistry screens may show elevated serum cholesterol; thyroid panels may show decreased T3 uptake, total T4 and free T4 with elevated TSH. Some individuals may not exhibit any laboratory changes, but have low basal body temperature readings.
General Guidelines for Treatment
- Get plenty of outdoor exercise to stimulate the thyroid gland and raise the body’s metabolic rate. It is best to exercise in the cool of the day being careful not to overdo it.
- Apply alternating hot and cold compresses to the thyroid area. Place a hot towel or face cloth over the front of the neck for 3 minutes. Then replace it with a cold towel for 1 minute. Repeat this 3 times. Do this twice daily for seven days, then once in the morning for 30 days
- Always end your shower with cold water.
- Use a cold spray from the shower to the area beneath the shoulder blades and follow with tapping of the fingertips. This will stimulate the adrenal glands and subsequently the thyroid gland.
- Do not use an electric blanket – they can suppress your body’s metabolism.
- Do not eat the following foods RAW as they contain “goitrogens”, which suppress the action of the thyroid. You can use them cooked.
- Rutabaga
- Turnips
- Brussel sprouts
- Radishes
- Cassava
- Pine nuts
- Mustard greens
- Collard greens
- Millet
- Soybeans
- Peanut skins
- Do eat the following foods to stimulate thyroid function: oats
- Kelp
- Seaweed
- Artichokes
- Onions
- Dulse
- Garlic
- Swiss chard
- Turnip greens
- Egg yolks
- Wheat germ,
- Cod roe
- Lecithin
- Sesame seed butter,
- Carrots
- Yellow vegetables
- Dark green
- Leafy vegetables
Drink fresh juices of carrot, celery, and/or spinach with powdered kelp or dulse.
9. Use a low salt, oil (except olive, flax and fish oil) and sugar diet.
Measuring Your Basal Body Temperature for Thyroid Function
How to Take Your Basal Body Temperature for Thyroid Function click HERE
Basal body temperature is used to monitor fluctuations in a woman’s monthly cycle and to determine how well the thyroid is working.
This will aid us in determining if low thyroid function contributes to your state of health.
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Reference
1. Hypothyroidism-The Unsuspected Illness, B. Barnes & L. Galton, 1976.