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How to Naturally Treat Hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism occurs when the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. This causes the metabolism to slow, since the thyroid hormone helps to run the body's metabolism. Below are some of the more effective, natural remedies, that can be used to help treat Hypothyroidism.

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  1. Step 1

    Take 100 mg of Bladderwrack, twice per day. Bladderwrack is a sea weed that is high in iodine, which most patients with Hypothyroidism have a deficiency of.

  2. Step 2

    Take 500 mg of Ashwagandha, three times per day. This treatment works by helping to improve thyroid as well as help to improve stress hormone levels.

  3. Step 3

    Take 1 tablespoon of Flaxseed Oil and 1 tablespoon of Evening Primrose Oil each day. Both of these contain fatty acids which are essential for healthy thyroid function and help to improve Hypothyroidism .

  4. Step 4

    Take 500 mg of L-tyrosine, twice daily. This amino acid helps the synthesis of the thyroid hormone which helps Hypothyroidism. These treatment works best when taken on an empty stomach.

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