How to Treat Hypothyroidism Naturally

Your thyroid needs essential nutrients to function properly. Treat hypothyroidism naturally with an approach involving nutrition, mind and body.

Instructions

1. 

   Consume Whole foods and foods high in Vitamin B.
   whole grains
   nuts
   fish
   root vegetables
   raw fruits and vegetables

2. 

   Exercise.
   Try to get at least 30-60 minutes of activity a day, 5 times a week. Yoga is a great form of exercise when trying to treat hypothyroidism naturally because poses like downward dog improve blood flow to your neck, where your thyroid is located.

3. 

   Deep Breathing and Meditation.
   Stress can be a factor in hypothyroid disorders. Learning to trigger a relaxation response can help you better deal with stress, therefore help your thyroid.

4. 

   Sun.
   Make sure you get enough sun exposure. Adequate Vitamin D levels support a healthy immune function and calcium metabolism.
   15-20 minutes 2x daily
   supplement during winter months with light therapy

5. 

   Emotional.
   Resolve emotional issues that may be contributing to stress, which affects thyroid function.

6. Alternative Techniques.
   Various alternative medicine techniques have been used to treat low thyroid such as:
   Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine
   naturopathic medicine
   homeopathic medicine
   osteopathy

7. 

   Essential vitamins for proper thyroid health include:
   Zinc
   Iodine -a Kelp supplement is a good source
   Copper
   Manganese
   Molybdenum
   Amino Acids.
   The amino acid L-tyrosine is associated with normal hormone production. Look for an L-tyrosine supplement at your local health store or order online through swansonvitamins.com

8. 

   Avoid Fluoride.
   Chlorine and Fluoride BLOCK iodine receptors in the thyroid gland.
   Less Iodine = Less hormone production.

9. 

   Avoid Stimulants.
   Coffee and alcohol can upset the glandular system, resulting in imbalance.

10. 

    Cleanse.
    Do a full body cleanse/detox at least once a year to free your body from accumulated toxins and impurities.

11. 

    Supplement.
    Try a natural thyroid supplement for comprehensive thyroid nutrition.

Tips & Warnings

• If not recognized or treated, an under active thyroid could mean a lifetime of chronic fatigue, pain, chronic illness, greater risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity and other serious problems.

• Iodine- buy liquid iodine at the drug store and make an iodine patch on your skin about the size of a quarter.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Women to Women: Thyroid Health
• Natural Thyroid Support Formula
• Thyroid Essentials Supplement