Things You'll Need:
- Natural thyroid medication (i.e. Armour thyroid)
- Non-fluoridated water
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Step 1
Keep your natural thyroid medication in a cool, dry location to assure that your medication is effective. Storing medication in a car, over an oven, or near a furnace may compromise its quality.
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Step 2
Take natural thyroid medication without food. Be sure to take the medication one hour before eating, and take only with non-fluoridated water. Fluoride is a known thyroid depressant, and was used in the 1950s to treat overactive thyroid conditions. It's best to take natural thyroid medication first thing in the morning, then wait one hour before eating or drinking anything, even that morning cup of coffee or tea.
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Step 3
Wait at least two hours after eating or drinking anything other than water if you must take your natural thyroid medication later in the day. Again, take the natural thyroid medication with non-fluoridated water.
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Step 4
Consider taking your natural thyroid medication sublingually (under the tongue). Some patients find that this method can be a very successful way for their body to absorb the medication. To do this, place the Armour thyroid tablet under your tongue, leaving it there until it dissolves. This may take anywhere from 30-90 minutes. Again, do not eat or drink during this process, and wait 60 minutes after the pill has dissolved to eat or drink anything other than non-fluoridated water.
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Step 5
Split your natural thyroid medication in half and take half in the morning, half in the afternoon if taking the entire dose in th morning isn't effective. Some patients find that splitting the dose is a positive change.
