How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Natural Remedies

Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. The metabolism process is hindered and other physical problems occur. Approximately 90 percent of those who suffer from this condition are women. Hypothyroidism can result in symptoms such as sensitivity to cold, weight gain, fatigue, skin problems, irregular heart rate, goiter, respiratory concerns, heart palpitations, infertility, appetite loss, depression and hair loss. Since these symptoms are similar to those related to other diseases and conditions, it is important to get the proper diagnosis. Your doctor can provide a blood test that will help find out what the levels of thyroid hormones in your body are. If it is determined that you have an underactive thyroid, your doctor may prescribe a synthetic thyroid hormone. There are also natural remedies you can try to treat your condition.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Eat a diet that includes foods like whole grains, chicken, fish, potatoes, dates, prunes and molasses. Avoid foods in the cabbage family, processed foods, pears, peaches, turnip greens radishes, sugar and white flour.

2. Try taking a teaspoon of Swedish bitters each day.

3. Use herbs that help address hypothyroidism symptoms. These include ginger, kelp, black cohosh, nettle, mugwort, bladderwrack, avena sativa, cayenne and bayberry. Make certain that there are no drug interactions with any prescription medications you are on before taking any of these herbs.

4. Take flaxseed oil capsules or tablets, which may help increase hormone production. Dosage should be 1,000 to 1,500 mg two to three times daily.

5. Consider trying Ayurvedic remedies, such as cinnamon, coleus forskohliiv and paonia ginseng, which can aid in easing symptoms. It's best to see an Ayurvedic practitioner who can guide you in making the best remedy choice.

6. Exercise. Doing daily aerobic exercise may help with raising your thyroid hormone levels.

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[diginb]

on 9/30/2008 I agree that natural remedies are great, especially as a complement to Rx. My only concern is that if one *forgoes* Rx, health can be severely comprised: brain tissue can of a hypothyroid person can show up on cat scans like that of a drug addict or severe Alzheimer's person: riddled with holes.

I will have to try the cinnamon...I already use the cohosh, for my hot flashes!

[UkieGirl]

on 9/16/2008 This is good advice. I have heard cinnamon helps.