| In this article I'm going to cover some common natural | | | | kelp and other iodine rich supplements like Thyromine |
| thyroid remedies which WILL help you to manage you | | | | are easily available by order on the internet. |
| hypothyroidism. | | | | I would recommend you cut down or cut out foods |
| Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland does not | | | | with natural goitrogens. These are compounds that |
| make enough thyroxine in the body. This is often called | | | | can interfere with the absorption of iodine into your |
| an under active thyroid and will have a slowing effect | | | | body. This can often result in the enlargement of your |
| on the bodies functions. There are many ways to | | | | thyroid gland. Some examples of these foods include. |
| treat this naturally, without invasive surgery. | | | | Cabbage |
| There are a number of causes for hypothyroidism, | | | | Broccoli |
| here are some of the more commonly sighted ones:o | | | | Brussels Sprouts (luckily I didn't like these much |
| Stresso Iodine deficiencyo Some Medicationso | | | | anyway) |
| Estrogen Dominanceo Thyroid Resistanceo | | | | Cauliflower |
| Radioactive iodineo Infectiono Autoimmune disease like | | | | Peanuts |
| Hashimoto'so Pregnancyo Other nutritional deficiencies | | | | Peaches |
| eg. Selenium and Tyrosine may also contribute | | | | Sweet Potatoes |
| Common symptoms of hypothyroidism include:o | | | | Spinach |
| Feeling weako Tiredness / Sleepinesso Dry and | | | | Herbs should also be a big part of your natural thyroid |
| coarseness of the skino Slow wound healing and easy | | | | remedy but be careful as some will have a damaging |
| bruisingo Hair loss / brittle hairo Poor memory and | | | | effect on the thyroid gland. Here are some herbs to |
| Concentrationo Constipationo Reduced appetiteo | | | | avoid as they can hinder your thyroid:o Bambooo |
| Depressiono Sensitivity to the coldo Weight Gaino | | | | Wheat grasso Burdocko Lemon balm, ando Ginseng |
| Difficulty swallowingo Hoarse voice, slow speecho | | | | A fantastic herb to include in your natural thyroid |
| Increased susceptibility to infectionso Puffy face and | | | | remedy is Coleus forskohliiv. This is a popular form of |
| handso Stiff and aching muscles | | | | ayurvedic medicine primarily used to help decrease |
| Your Natural Thyroid Remedy: | | | | pressure from the bloodstream. This herb should be |
| Firstly I would recommend adjusting your diet to include | | | | used in conjunction with:o Acorn-uso Poriao Ginsengo |
| Tyrosine. This can be found in foods such as: | | | | Dioscorea, ando Cinnamon |
| Chicken Breast | | | | It is also worth mentioning nettle here as a good |
| Fish | | | | addition to your natural thyroid remedy. This is because |
| Turkey | | | | nettle is an important source of iodine and is often |
| Low fat milk | | | | given to those that are iodine deficient. |
| Yogurt | | | | Along with any of these dietary and herbal remedies I |
| Avocados | | | | would definitely recommend Thyromine. This works |
| Lentils | | | | with your body to help your thyroid function properly |
| Bananas | | | | and hence is a great natural thyroid remedy. This is a |
| Pumpkin & Sesame seeds | | | | completely natural supplement that can complement |
| Almonds | | | | any medical treatment you undergo (although I would |
| And also to add in foods that include iodine such as | | | | always recommend consulting a doctor if you are in |
| salt water fish and Kelp. This may sound strange but | | | | any doubt). |