Natural Treatment for Thyroid Function-
There are options for those with low thyroid!
Among the various treatments for thyroid disorders, treating the thyroid naturally is one of
the best options. This is done by first defining the exact problem with the thyroid and then
making lifestyle changes that are required to correct the underlying cause of hypothyroid.
The lifestyle changes could involve changes to diet, exercise, nutrient supplements,
stress relief or more.
We first want to discuss the benefits of diet when dealing with thyroid disorders. In most
cases, the diet for someone with a thyroid disorder should not be too different from the
ideal diet of someone without a thyroid disorder. You are basically going to focus on
eating organic foods to help decrease the amount of chemicals and pesticides that are
disruptive to your thyroid. These chemicals found on non-organic foods can have a very
negative effect on thyroid health and therefore should be avoided. Soy products have
also been shown to disrupt thyroid activity and even promote thyroid tumors. We
typically recommend limiting soy intake to fermented products only. Those with
autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's or Grave's) have special dietary
requirements including going gluten-free.
Reducing stress on the thyroid is extremely important so it is imperative to bring up
carbohydrate consumption. Blood sugar swings are very disruptive to insulin levels,
adrenal function and the thyroid. Eating protein and nutrient rich natural foods
consistently throughout the day is vital for the health of your thyroid. Avoid processed and
refined foods as they tend to cause wild swings in blood sugar and insulin levels.
Sticking to whole foods (i.e. lean proteins, green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts) will help
our body heal itself. When you stop beating up your thyroid, it will start working more
efficiently for you.
Another problem we often see in hypothyroidism is the acidic patient. Most tissues in our
bodies are supposed to have a pH level of 6.5-7.5 which is very near neutral. A urine pH
below 6.5 is indicative of an acidic environment which could be leading to a decrease in
your metabolism. To counter balance the acidic levels in your body you need to become
more alkaline (higher pH). To become more alkaline you have to increase your
vegetable and fruit consumption. They contain alkaline forming substances that are
“buffering” agents. Buffering agents reduce acid by-products of metabolism. Meat, dairy
and grains are acidic or acid forming in general. You likely do not want to decrease your
protein intake unless you are chronically ill, however by decreasing the consumption of
grains and increasing the intake of your green leafy vegetables will help balance out your
acidity. We also recommend mineral supplements and Epsom salts baths to help
neutralize your body. We are often amazed at how deficient our patients are when it
comes to certain minerals. But once we get their mineral levels optimized we see
tremendous improvements in health.
Those with autoimmune thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto’s (low) and Graves
disease (high), often have intolerance to gluten. Gluten is the protein found in most
grains including wheat, rye, spelt and barley. You will want to get tested for gluten
sensitivity to see if your thyroid condition is being worsened by eating gluten.
Stress reduction techniques such as brain balancing and EFT have been very effective
in certain patients with stress related thyroid disorders. Both techniques are completely
natural and take very little time or effort to perform.
Nutrient deficiencies are very common causes of low thyroid. It is not uncommon for
someone with low thyroid to simply be missing adequate levels of just one or two
nutrients. Deficiencies in Iodine, Tyrosine, Iron, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium
and other nutrients are often the culprit behind a poorly functioning thyroid. What a
simple, safe and effective natural treatment nutrients can be when they are used
properly. Unfortunately some of the nutrients used for thyroid treatment can be
dangerous if used improperly or in too high of dose. Iodine or high dose selenium can
make problems worse if not used correctly, so be know what you are doing before trying
to treat your thyroid with nutrition. We always insist on proper testing before giving high
doses of nutrients to impact thyroid function.
Treating the thyroid naturally is often a great option as long as you are being guided by
an expert in the field. If you have any symptoms of low thyroid or if you have been
diagnosed by another doctor as having low thyroid and were told that your only option is
drugs, don’t believe it without a second opinion by Complete Health and Weight
Loss. There may still be hope for you and your thyroid.
972-735-0707
If you would like to discuss natural option for the thyroid but you don't live in the Dallas
Fort Worth area, we can still help you through phone consultations.
There are options for those with low thyroid!
Among the various treatments for thyroid disorders, treating the thyroid naturally is one of
the best options. This is done by first defining the exact problem with the thyroid and then
making lifestyle changes that are required to correct the underlying cause of hypothyroid.
The lifestyle changes could involve changes to diet, exercise, nutrient supplements,
stress relief or more.
We first want to discuss the benefits of diet when dealing with thyroid disorders. In most
cases, the diet for someone with a thyroid disorder should not be too different from the
ideal diet of someone without a thyroid disorder. You are basically going to focus on
eating organic foods to help decrease the amount of chemicals and pesticides that are
disruptive to your thyroid. These chemicals found on non-organic foods can have a very
negative effect on thyroid health and therefore should be avoided. Soy products have
also been shown to disrupt thyroid activity and even promote thyroid tumors. We
typically recommend limiting soy intake to fermented products only. Those with
autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's or Grave's) have special dietary
requirements including going gluten-free.
Reducing stress on the thyroid is extremely important so it is imperative to bring up
carbohydrate consumption. Blood sugar swings are very disruptive to insulin levels,
adrenal function and the thyroid. Eating protein and nutrient rich natural foods
consistently throughout the day is vital for the health of your thyroid. Avoid processed and
refined foods as they tend to cause wild swings in blood sugar and insulin levels.
Sticking to whole foods (i.e. lean proteins, green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts) will help
our body heal itself. When you stop beating up your thyroid, it will start working more
efficiently for you.
Another problem we often see in hypothyroidism is the acidic patient. Most tissues in our
bodies are supposed to have a pH level of 6.5-7.5 which is very near neutral. A urine pH
below 6.5 is indicative of an acidic environment which could be leading to a decrease in
your metabolism. To counter balance the acidic levels in your body you need to become
more alkaline (higher pH). To become more alkaline you have to increase your
vegetable and fruit consumption. They contain alkaline forming substances that are
“buffering” agents. Buffering agents reduce acid by-products of metabolism. Meat, dairy
and grains are acidic or acid forming in general. You likely do not want to decrease your
protein intake unless you are chronically ill, however by decreasing the consumption of
grains and increasing the intake of your green leafy vegetables will help balance out your
acidity. We also recommend mineral supplements and Epsom salts baths to help
neutralize your body. We are often amazed at how deficient our patients are when it
comes to certain minerals. But once we get their mineral levels optimized we see
tremendous improvements in health.
Those with autoimmune thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto’s (low) and Graves
disease (high), often have intolerance to gluten. Gluten is the protein found in most
grains including wheat, rye, spelt and barley. You will want to get tested for gluten
sensitivity to see if your thyroid condition is being worsened by eating gluten.
Stress reduction techniques such as brain balancing and EFT have been very effective
in certain patients with stress related thyroid disorders. Both techniques are completely
natural and take very little time or effort to perform.
Nutrient deficiencies are very common causes of low thyroid. It is not uncommon for
someone with low thyroid to simply be missing adequate levels of just one or two
nutrients. Deficiencies in Iodine, Tyrosine, Iron, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium
and other nutrients are often the culprit behind a poorly functioning thyroid. What a
simple, safe and effective natural treatment nutrients can be when they are used
properly. Unfortunately some of the nutrients used for thyroid treatment can be
dangerous if used improperly or in too high of dose. Iodine or high dose selenium can
make problems worse if not used correctly, so be know what you are doing before trying
to treat your thyroid with nutrition. We always insist on proper testing before giving high
doses of nutrients to impact thyroid function.
Treating the thyroid naturally is often a great option as long as you are being guided by
an expert in the field. If you have any symptoms of low thyroid or if you have been
diagnosed by another doctor as having low thyroid and were told that your only option is
drugs, don’t believe it without a second opinion by Complete Health and Weight
Loss. There may still be hope for you and your thyroid.
972-735-0707
If you would like to discuss natural option for the thyroid but you don't live in the Dallas
Fort Worth area, we can still help you through phone consultations.
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