GRAVES DISEASE. HYPER TENSIVE. I have looked for alternative treatment. Do no!
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GRAVES DISEASE. HYPER TENSIVE. I have looked for alternative treatment. Do not care of radiation.?
Anyone know of any alternative routes to treat Hypertensive Graves Disease.
Answers:
Contact NORD. They are the national organizations for rare disorders. They have alternative treatments and can also help with paying for the treatment if you cannot.
Mailing Address:
National Organization for Rare Disorders
55 Kenosia Avenue
PO Box 1968
Danbury, CT 06813-1968
Phone Number:
(203) 744-0100
Tollfree: (800) 999-6673 (voicemail only)
TDD Number: (203) 797-9590
Fax Number:
(203)798-2291
E-mail Contact:
orphan@rarediseases.org
CONTACT ME IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, WE WILL WORK TOGETHER.
Also, check with your doctor before trying the following.
Stress reduction and dietary changes are the first steps in any healing plan. Stress reduction methods include biofeedback, meditation, tai chi, yoga and prayer therapy. Stress directly reduces the number of immune system cells which would curb auto-ntibody production, and stress is a well known trigger of autoimmune disease.
Dietary changes involve an emphasis on goitrogens, foods which naturally block thyroid hormone synthesis and the avoidance of certain foods, particularly those high in iodine content.
Goitrogens include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kohlrabi, sweet potatoes, almonds, peaches and peanuts. Soy is also known to interfere with iodine absorption in the gut, reducing thyroid hormone synthesis. Foods to avoid include wheat, dairy products, sugar, saturated fats, caffeine, and artificial sweeteners. An ideal diet would have adequate, but not excess protein, fresh fruit, brown rice, millet and lightly steamed vegetables. It's also important to avoid any food allergens as allergic reactions heighten the autoimmune response.
Herbs, under the guidance of a herbalist or naturopath, are also known (and approved by the German Commission E) to reduce thyroid hormone synthesis. They are usually prescribed as tonics including one or more of the following ingredients: Lycopus virginicus (bugleweed), Melissa (lemon balm), Leonurus cardica (motherwort) and Lithospermum.
A number of homeopathic preparations have been successfully used in Graves' disease. Again, they must be used under the guidance of a naturopath. Homeopathic preparations used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism include kelpsan, coffea, pulsatilla, thyroidinum, and natrum muriaticum.
One of the earliest substances used in the treatment of Graves' disease is strong solution of iodine (Lugol's solution, saturated solution of potassium iodide or SSKI). For years it was the only method available. Although iodine exacerbates symptoms of hyperthyroidism, at extremely high doses it inhibits thyroid hormone production and thyroid hormone's release from the thyroid gland. However, the major effects tend to wane after several weeks and a careful dosage plan must be used. Many naturopaths still use strong iodine and many patients have used and are still using strong iodine successfully, some on an as needed basis.
Ayurvedic medicine, craniosacral therapy and acupuncture have also been used successfully.
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