{"id":27748,"date":"2025-09-23T12:37:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=27748"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:37:25","slug":"combatting-hypothyroidsm-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/23\/combatting-hypothyroidsm-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"Combatting Hypothyroidsm Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"

The condition known as hypothyroidism is when the\u00a0thyroid gland<\/a>\u00a0does not function properly. This results in the body having reduced levels of\u00a0thyroid hormone<\/a>\u00a0in it. Dry skin,\u00a0hair loss<\/a>,\u00a0hoarseness<\/a>, excessive\u00a0menstruation<\/a>, fatigue, lethargy,\u00a0depression<\/a>, intolerance to cold,\u00a0constipation<\/a>\u00a0and weight gain are all symptoms of\u00a0hypothyroidism<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are different causes of hypothyroidism, cretinism is a type of hypothyroidism that develops at birth and results in stunted growth and mental development. A common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto\u2019s\u00a0thyroiditis<\/a>\u00a0which is an\u00a0autoimmune disease<\/a>\u00a0of the\u00a0thyroid gland<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Damage done during radiation treatment or surgery to the thyroid gland to treat\u00a0hyperthyroidism<\/a>\u00a0(an over active thyroid gland) is another common cause of hypothyroidism. Also some drugs, such as phenylbutazone and lithium, sometimes also cause hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n

Some people with an\u00a0enlargement of the thyroid<\/a>\u00a0gland which is known as goitre have\u00a0hypothyroidism<\/a>. This is cause by an\u00a0iodine deficiency<\/a>\u00a0which could be the result of eating too many foods that contain goitrogens such as rapeseed, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower or by another disorder that effects the\u00a0thyroid hormone<\/a>\u00a0production.<\/p>\n

A condition known as secondary\u00a0hypothyroidism<\/a>\u00a0is cause by the hypothalamus or pituitary gland not stimulating the\u00a0thyroid gland<\/a>\u00a0properly. Severe hypothyroidism is called myxedema.<\/p>\n

Extreme\u00a0iodine deficiency<\/a>\u00a0is another possible cause of hypothyroidism but this is rare.<\/p>\n

Medical treatment of hypothyroidism consists of prescribing synthetic thyroid or desiccated thyroid hormone. Naturopathic practitioners like to use desiccated natural thyroid complete with all\u00a0thyroid hormones<\/a>.\u00a0Thyroid hormone<\/a>\u00a0replacement is necessary in most cases of hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n

Changing the diet will help with hypothyroidism. Eating goitrogenic foods such as rapeseed, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, maize, lima beans, soya and pearl millet should be limited. These foods contain natural goitrogens, which are chemicals that cause the\u00a0enlargement of the thyroid<\/a>\u00a0gland by interfering with\u00a0thyroid hormone<\/a>\u00a0synthesis.<\/p>\n

Cooking is known to make the goitrogens elements less effective but it would be wise not eat these foods raw. Foods that contain iodine such as\u00a0kelp<\/a>, beetroot, radish, parsley, potatoes, fish, oatmeal and bananas should be kept in the diet. In the treatment of\u00a0underactive thyroid<\/a>, fats, sugars, sodium chloride, red meat and egg intake should also be restricted.<\/p>\n

The relationship between iodine and thyroid is complex, iodine is needed by the body to form thyroid hormone, and goitre and hypothyroidism can occur through\u00a0iodine deficiency<\/a>. Extreme and prolonged\u00a0iodine deficiency<\/a>\u00a0can lead to serious types of hypothyroidism, such as cretinism or myxedema. On the other hand, consumption of excessive iodine intake can result in either hypothyroidism or\u00a0hyperthyroidism<\/a>. The amount of 150 mg that is usually in multi-mineral supplements should be enough to stop\u00a0iodine deficiency<\/a>\u00a0but not enough to do harm.<\/p>\n

The amino acid tyrosine is an essential part of the\u00a0thyroid hormones<\/a>\u00a0and neurotransmitters; this has been found to be deficient in people with hypothyroidism. Practitioners often recommended a low dose of thyroxine such as 1000mg to correct hypothyroidism. People with\u00a0depression<\/a>\u00a0also have low levels of tyrosine, this is why it has be linked to hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n

Vitamin A<\/a>, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin\u00a0B6<\/a>,\u00a0vitamin C<\/a>, and\u00a0vitamin E<\/a>\u00a0are needed for the synthesis of thyroxine. The B vitamins and copper are vital co-factors for tyrosine\u00a0metabolism<\/a>. Copper, iron, selenium and zinc are essential in the production of T3 from T4.<\/p>\n

Some herbs can help combat hypothyroidism, nettle will balance the thyroid with both under and over activity.\u00a0Bladderwrack<\/a>\u00a0(Fucus vesiculosus) is a type of brown seaweed that contains iodine. Hypothyroidism due to small intake of iodine may possibly improve with\u00a0bladderwrack<\/a>\u00a0supplementation; also\u00a0kelp<\/a>\u00a0has been linked to helping with hypothyroidism. Some people with hypothyroidism have seen improvements by taking Chinese herbs.<\/p>\n

Another aspect to look at is chemical sensitivities. Research has shown an association between hypothyroidism and multiple chemical sensitivities. It was found that people with exposure to toxic heavy metals, polybrominated biphenyls and cardon disulfides through their occupations suffered from\u00a0depression<\/a>, fatigue, poor memory and\u00a0constipation<\/a>\u00a0which are all symptoms of hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n

Another important factor in the treatment of hypothyroidism is exercise. Exercise increases tissue sensitivity to the\u00a0thyroid hormone<\/a>\u00a0and stimulates\u00a0thyroid gland<\/a>\u00a0secretion. This is especially true in people who are\u00a0dieting<\/a>; this is because when\u00a0dieting<\/a>\u00a0the\u00a0metabolic rate<\/a>\u00a0decreases but exercise prevents this decline. An exercise regime of between 15-20 minutes per day will be beneficial with\u00a0hypothyroidism<\/a>. This exercise needs to be strenuous enough to raise the heartbeat, an exercise such as walking, swimming, running and cycling.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, to combat hypothyroidism, it is best not to consume foods high in goitrogens especially raw but to increase foods high in iodine in the diet, to exercise daily for 20 minutes, to supplement the diet with multiminerals and multivitamins, B complex,\u00a0vitamin C<\/a>, manganese, tyrosine,\u00a0kelp<\/a>\u00a0and iodine and to check whether sensitivity to chemicals are causing hypothyroidism. Some Chinese herbs may also help.<\/p>\n

The following supplements may help if you are suffering from Hypothyroidism.<\/strong><\/p>\n

B vitamins complex<\/p>\n

Manganese<\/p>\n

Multivitamin and multiminerals<\/p>\n

Vitamin C<\/a><\/p>\n

Tyrosine<\/p>\n

Kelp<\/a><\/p>\n

Iodine<\/p>\n

Related Natural Product<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thyroid Assist<\/a>\u00a0is a natural, safe, effective and powerful herbal formula that contains herbs that have been carefully selected for their beneficial effect on thyroid functioning, as well as on overall systemic health.\u00a0Thyroid Assist<\/a>\u00a0will help to restore healthy thyroid functioning; treat iodine deficiency causing hypothyroidism; ensure adequate production of\u00a0thyroid hormones<\/a>; assist with\u00a0depression<\/a>, fatigue,\u00a0constipation<\/a>, weight gain and other symptoms associated with\u00a0hypothyroidism<\/a>. Formulated by a clinical psychologist,\u00a0Thyroid Assist<\/a>\u00a0is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.<\/p>\n

About the author<\/p>\n

Stewart Hare C.H.Ed<\/a>\u00a0Dip NutTh Advice for a healthier natural life<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.newbeingnutrition.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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