Sunday, January 13, 2008

How to Treat Hypothyroidism Naturally

Introduction

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

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

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

Exercise.
Try to get at least 30-60 minutes of activity a day, 5 times a week.
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Step Three

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.
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Step Four

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
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Step Five

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

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
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Step Seven

Vitamins.
Other essential vitamins for proper thyroid health include:
Zinc
Iodine -a Kelp supplement is a good source
Copper
Manganese
Molybdenum
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Step Eight

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
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Step Nine

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

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

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

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

Yoga.
Poses like downward dog improve blood flow to your neck, where your thyroid is located. Yoga also counts as an

1 comment:

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