Is there a natural way to treat / prevent hypothyroidism?!
Question: When I went to the doctor recently, she told me that my blood tests showed high TSH. No other markers for thyroid disorder were high or low (i.e. my T3 and T4 were normal). My doctor thinks that I'm developing hypothyroidism. I REALLY don't want to have to take supplemental hormones for the rest of my life, so if anyone knows a natural way to balance out my thyroid again, please let me know.
I am a 20 year old female. I eat healthy, most of the time, and I exercise regularly. I am a healthy weight (5' 8", 130lbs). I take a multivitamin every day. I'm on birth control pills, as well.
Answers: When I went to the doctor recently, she told me that my blood tests showed high TSH. No other markers for thyroid disorder were high or low (i.e. my T3 and T4 were normal). My doctor thinks that I'm developing hypothyroidism. I REALLY don't want to have to take supplemental hormones for the rest of my life, so if anyone knows a natural way to balance out my thyroid again, please let me know.
I am a 20 year old female. I eat healthy, most of the time, and I exercise regularly. I am a healthy weight (5' 8", 130lbs). I take a multivitamin every day. I'm on birth control pills, as well.
Hi Bariley
Here are some ideas to heal the issue.
Cause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved.
Sulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss.
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Natural Cures
Broda Barnes Home Thyroid Test: The following simple test was developed by Broda Barnes, one of the first physicians to recognize the widespread incidence of hypothyroidism. Place a thermometer by the side of your bed before you go to sleep. In the morning before getting out of bed, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for 15 minutes, then check your temperature. A temperature below 97.5