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A Self-Help Guide For Natural Cures
Hypothyroid Natural Treatment
Hypothyroidism is the underproduction of the thyroid hormone. This is a very common condition. Symptoms include fatigue, loss of appetite, overweight, painful prementstrual periods, muscle weakness, dry and scaly skin, a yellow-orange coloration in the skin (particularly on the palms), yellow bumps on the eyelids, hair loss ( including eyebrows), recurrent infections, constipation, depression, slow speech, and myxedema (drooping, swollen eyes). the most frequent symptoms seen in those suffering from this disorder are intolerance to cold and fatigue. if a person is cold while others around him are hot, he is suffering from reduced thyroid function.
A condition called Hashimoto's disease is sometimes the cause of an underactive thyroid. In this disease, the body becomes allergic to the thyroid hormone. By measuring the hormone levels in the blood, it can usually be determined if the thyroid gland is working properly.
Problems with the thyroid can be the cause of many recurring illnesses and fatigue.
Thyroid Self-Test
To test yourself for an underactive thyroid, keep a thermometer by your bed one night. When you awake the next morning, place the thermometer under your arm and hold it there for fifteen minutes. Keep still and quiet. Any motion can upset your temperature reading. A temperature of 97.6 F or lower may indicate an underactive thyroid. Keep a log! If your readings are in this category, see your doctor.
Treatment of a regular morning temperature of 96 F is three to four grains of Armour Thyroid Extract (by prescription). A person with a regular morning temperature of 97 F should take one to two grains. If you have side effects, speak to your physician about reducing the dosage.
NUTRIENTS SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTED DOSAGE COMMENTS Essential L-Tyrosine (amino acid) 500 mg twice daily on an empty stomach with small amounts of B6. Low plasma levels have been associated with a hypothyroid. Sea kelp 10 tablets daily. Contains iodine, the basic substance of the thyroid hormone. Very Important raw thyroid glandular
(Armour extract)As directed by physician. Available by prescription only. Synthetic thyroid hormones are often ineffective. Important Vitamin b complex
including
riboflavin (B2)
and
B12 Lozenges100 mg with meals
50 mg twice daily.
15 mg dissolved under the tongue 3 times daily on an empty stomach.Improves cellular oxygenation and energy. B12 is absorbed better in lozenge form. Helpful Brewer's yeast As directed on label. Rich in basic nutrients (B vitamins, etc.). Iron chelate
or
Floradix formulaAs directed on label. Essential for enzyme and hemoglobin production. Unsaturated fatty acids As directed on label. For proper function ing of the thyroid gland. Vitamin A
plus
beta-carotene15,000 IU daily. Included in a multivitamin complex. Vitamin C 500 mg 4 times dialy. Do not take extremely high doses - this may affect the production of the thyroid hormone. Vitamin E 400 IU daily. Avoid larger amounts Zinc 50 mg dialy. An immune system stimulant. Herbs
Bayberry, black cohosh, and goldenseal can help this thyroid condition.
Recommendations
Eat molasses, egg yolks, parsley, apricots, dates, and prunes. Eat fish or chicken and raw milk and cheeses.
Avoid processed and refined foods, including white flour and sugar.
Eat these foods in moderation: cruciferous vegetables such as turnips, cabbage, broccoli, mustard greens, spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts, and peaches and pears. if you have severe symptoms, omit these foods entirely because they may further suppress thyroid function.
Drink distilled water only! Avoid flouride (including flouride found in toothpaste) and chlorine (drinking water). Chlorine, flouride, and iodine are chemically related. Chlorine and flouride block iodine receptors in the thyroid gland, resulting in reduced iodine-containing hormone production and finally in hypothyroidism.
Avoid sulfa drugs and antihistamines except under doctor's orders!
Considerations
A study done at the University of Massachusetts reveals that levothyroxine, a drug commonly used to treat thyroid conditions, causes up to 13 percent bone loss. An estimated 19 million people take this drug for an overactive thyroid, enlarged thyroid, and thyroid cancer.
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