How to Cure Hypothyroid

Hypothyroidism is an under-active thyroid. The thyroid gland produces hormones that help control the body's metabolism. Hypothyroidism occurs when insufficient amounts of hormones are produced. Successful treatments are available from hormonal drugs to surgery. Common symptoms of a hypothyroid include fatigue, weight gain, deepened voice, constipation, puffy/dry eyes, hair thinning and muscle and joint pain. Factors that can cause a hypothyroid can include previous hyperthyroid treatment. The onset of hypothyroid is usually gradual.

Things You'll Need

• Blood test performed by your physician

Instructions

Treatments to Cure a Hypothyroid

1. The primary treatment for hypothyroid is hormone replacement drugs. Hormone replacement drugs come in the form of tablets. The treatment can take up to 6 months to be brought under control and during that time your blood levels will be monitored. This treatment is a lifelong treatment.

2. Supplements can be an alternative for a hypothyroid condition. In mild cases of hypothyroid, adding nutrients to your diet such as iodine, selenium, Vitamin A, and L-tyrosine can help. You should only take these alternatives under supervision from your physician.

3. Foods such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower can impair the uptake of iodine into the thyroid and affect the thyroid function. These vegetables are Brassica vegetables.

4. Homeopathic treatment for hypothyroid, combined with prescription drugs, has been shown to be successful. Homeopathic treatment can include medicines such as Iodum or Lycopus. These should be monitored by your physician and a Homeopath.

5. Thyroid functions can be affected by your environment. Herbicides, pesticides and also the chemicals in cigarettes can disrupt the hormones that control your thyroid.

6. Acupuncture treatments can be used to relieve the symptoms of aches and pains associated with a hypothyroid condition.

7. Surgery is an option for hypothyroidism. If you have had surgery for hypothyroid there is sometimes local swelling and fluid retention. Gentle massaging neck therapy has been shown to relieve fluid build up in half the patients that have had the treatment. Neck massage should not be given if you have an enlarged thyroid.

8. After having testing done for hypothyroidism discuss with your physician the severity of your hypothyroid. Discuss the above options available that can cure you from a hypothyroid. Your physician will be able to advise which approach you should take.