by JILL GRUNEWALD
Your thyroid, a
butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple, is your chief
gland of energy and metabolism and is like a master lever that fires up the
genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think of the thyroid as a
fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as every cell in your body has
thyroid hormone receptors.
Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is a silent epidemic, according
to many functional medicine doctors. People can suffer for years with symptoms
that our conventional medical system frequently doesn’t know how to treat
because complaints seem scattered or vague and often there is no pill for the
ill(s).
What’s worse, in most cases, hypothyroidism isn’t rooted in a thyroid
problem in the first place. It’s rooted in an immune system gone awry, but most
doctors don’t test for the antibodies that show the presence of autoimmunity.
According to Dr. Datis Kharrazian, 90% of people with
hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune hypothyroid condition, whereby
the immune system attacks thyroid tissue. Therefore, to cure thyroid disease,
or any autoimmune condition, you have to get to the source of the imbalance;
focusing on suppression of symptoms with medication is simply barking up the
wrong tree.
Your Dietary Defense
Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating
hypothyroidism. Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue
and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like
sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can
burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).
1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or
eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which
the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus,
eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your
tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins
include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products
(organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.
Note: I’m not a fan of soy and soy products: tofu, soy milk, fake meats,
energy bars, etc. Even when organic and non-GMO, soy can impede cell receptors
and disrupt the feedback loop throughout your entire endocrine (hormonal)
system.
3. Get fat. Fat is your friend and cholesterol is the precursor to
hormonal pathways; if you’re getting insufficient fat and cholesterol, you
could be exacerbating hormonal imbalance, which includes thyroid hormones. Natural,
healthful fats include olive oil; ghee; avocados; flax seeds; fish; nuts and
nut butters; hormone- and antibiotic-free full fat cheese, yogurt, and cottage
cheese (yes, full fat, not skim); and coconut milk products.
4. Nutrient-up. While nutritional deficiencies may not be the cause
of hypothyroidism, not having enough of these micronutrients and minerals can
aggravate symptoms: vitamin D, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, zinc,
copper, vitamin A, the B vitamins, and iodine.
A few highlights:
-It’s commonly believed that hypothyroidism is due to insufficient
iodine, but this isn’t true. Dr. Kharrazian states that if you have
Hashimoto’s, taking supplemental iodine is like throwing gasoline on a fire, so
eschew iodine supplements and iodized salt. Primary sources of iodine: sea
vegetables and seafood. Secondary sources: eggs, asparagus, lima beans,
mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds, summer squash, Swiss chard, and garlic.
-Optimal vitamin D levels are between 50-80 ng/mL; anything below 32
contributes to hormone pathway disruption.
-Omega-3s, found in fish, grassfed animal products, flaxseeds, and
walnuts, are the building blocks for hormones that control immune function and
cell growth, are critical to thyroid function, and improve the ability to
respond to thyroid hormones.
5. Go 100% gluten-free. The molecular composition of thyroid tissue
is almost identical to that of gluten. So for those with Hashimoto’s, it’s a
case of mistaken identity. Eating gluten can increase the autoimmune attack on
your thyroid.
6. Be mindful of goitrogens, which are foods that can interfere with
thyroid function. Goitrogens include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage,
cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips, millet, spinach, strawberries,
peaches, watercress, peanuts, radishes, and soybeans. Does it mean that you can
never eat these foods? No, because cooking inactivates goitrogenic compounds
and eating radishes and watercress in moderation isn’t going to be a
deal-breaker.
7. Go for the glutathione. Glutathione is
a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and is one of the
pillars of fighting Hashimoto’s. It can boost your body’s ability to modulate
and regulate the immune system, dampen autoimmune flare-ups, and protect and
heal thyroid tissue.
While few foods contain glutathione, there are foods that help the body
produce glutathione: asparagus, broccoli, peaches, avocado, spinach, garlic,
squash, grapefruit, and raw eggs. A plant substance found in broccoli,
cauliflower, and cabbage, (those goitrogens), helps replenish glutathione
stores.
8. Address underlying food sensitivities. Just like the body’s
attack on the thyroid in the presence of Hashimoto’s, the body will also see
offending or inflammatory foods as an invader and will up the ante on the
autoimmune response.
9. Do a gut check. A whopping 20 percent of thyroid function
depends on a sufficient supply of healthy gut bacteria, so it’s best to
supplement with probiotics (friendly intestinal bacteria).
10. Address silent inflammation with whole foods nutrition. Systemic
inflammation and autoimmunity often go hand-in-hand.
11. Address adrenal fatigue. There is an intimate connection
between your thyroid and adrenal glands and it’s uncommon to have
hypothyroidism without some level of adrenal fatigue. The thyroid and adrenals
are like Frick and Frack – so tightly in cahoots that it’s not effective to
address one without the other.
13 Ways to Treat Hypothyroidism Naturally
by JILL GRUNEWALD
Your thyroid, a
butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple, is your chief
gland of energy and metabolism and is like a master lever that fires up the
genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think of the thyroid as a
fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as every cell in your body has
thyroid hormone receptors.
Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is a silent epidemic, according
to many functional medicine doctors. People can suffer for years with symptoms
that our conventional medical system frequently doesn’t know how to treat
because complaints seem scattered or vague and often there is no pill for the
ill(s).
What’s worse, in most cases, hypothyroidism isn’t rooted in a thyroid
problem in the first place. It’s rooted in an immune system gone awry, but most
doctors don’t test for the antibodies that show the presence of autoimmunity.
According to Dr. Datis Kharrazian, 90% of people with
hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune hypothyroid condition, whereby
the immune system attacks thyroid tissue. Therefore, to cure thyroid disease,
or any autoimmune condition, you have to get to the source of the imbalance;
focusing on suppression of symptoms with medication is simply barking up the
wrong tree.
Your Dietary Defense
Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating
hypothyroidism. Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue
and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like
sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can
burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).
1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or
eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which
the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus,
eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your
tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins
include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal
products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and
legumes.
Note: I’m not a fan of soy and soy products: tofu, soy milk, fake meats,
energy bars, etc. Even when organic and non-GMO, soy can impede cell receptors
and disrupt the feedback loop throughout your entire endocrine (hormonal)
system.
3. Get fat. Fat is your friend and cholesterol is the precursor to
hormonal pathways; if you’re getting insufficient fat and cholesterol, you
could be exacerbating hormonal imbalance, which includes thyroid hormones. Natural,
healthful fats include olive oil; ghee; avocados; flax seeds; fish; nuts and
nut butters; hormone- and antibiotic-free full fat cheese, yogurt, and cottage
cheese (yes, full fat, not skim); and coconut milk products.
4. Nutrient-up. While nutritional deficiencies may not be the cause
of hypothyroidism, not having enough of these micronutrients and minerals can
aggravate symptoms: vitamin D, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, zinc,
copper, vitamin A, the B vitamins, and iodine.
A few highlights:
-It’s commonly believed that hypothyroidism is due to insufficient
iodine, but this isn’t true. Dr. Kharrazian states that if you have
Hashimoto’s, taking supplemental iodine is like throwing gasoline on a fire, so
eschew iodine supplements and iodized salt. Primary sources of iodine: sea
vegetables and seafood. Secondary sources: eggs, asparagus, lima beans,
mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds, summer squash, Swiss chard, and garlic.
-Optimal vitamin D levels are between 50-80 ng/mL; anything below 32
contributes to hormone pathway disruption.
-Omega-3s, found in fish, grassfed animal products, flaxseeds, and
walnuts, are the building blocks for hormones that control immune function and
cell growth, are critical to thyroid function, and improve the ability to
respond to thyroid hormones.
5. Go 100% gluten-free. The molecular composition of thyroid tissue
is almost identical to that of gluten. So for those with Hashimoto’s, it’s a
case of mistaken identity. Eating gluten can increase the autoimmune attack on
your thyroid.
6. Be mindful of goitrogens, which are foods that can interfere with
thyroid function. Goitrogens include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage,
cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips, millet, spinach, strawberries,
peaches, watercress, peanuts, radishes, and soybeans. Does it mean that you can
never eat these foods? No, because cooking inactivates goitrogenic compounds
and eating radishes and watercress in moderation isn’t going to be a
deal-breaker.
7. Go for the glutathione. Glutathione is
a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and is one of the
pillars of fighting Hashimoto’s. It can boost your body’s ability to modulate
and regulate the immune system, dampen autoimmune flare-ups, and protect and heal
thyroid tissue.
While few foods contain glutathione, there are foods that help the body
produce glutathione: asparagus, broccoli, peaches, avocado, spinach, garlic,
squash, grapefruit, and raw eggs. A plant substance found in broccoli,
cauliflower, and cabbage, (those goitrogens), helps replenish glutathione
stores.
8. Address underlying food sensitivities. Just like the body’s
attack on the thyroid in the presence of Hashimoto’s, the body will also see
offending or inflammatory foods as an invader and will up the ante on the
autoimmune response.
9. Do a gut check. A whopping 20 percent of thyroid function
depends on a sufficient supply of healthy gut bacteria, so it’s best to
supplement with probiotics (friendly intestinal bacteria).
10. Address silent inflammation with whole foods nutrition. Systemic
inflammation and autoimmunity often go hand-in-hand.
11. Address adrenal fatigue. There is an intimate connection
between your thyroid and adrenal glands and it’s uncommon to have
hypothyroidism without some level of adrenal fatigue. The thyroid and adrenals
are like Frick and Frack – so tightly in cahoots that it’s not effective to
address one without the other.
12. Look at your stressors and practice relaxation. The thyroid is a very
sensitive gland and is exceptionally reactive to the stress response.
13. Ask for the thyroid collar. The thyroid is sensitive to
radiation, so next time you’re getting an x-ray at the dentist, ask for the
thyroid collar. Do not let your thyroid get zapped!
Source: Mind Body Green
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
13 Ways to Treat Hypothyroidism Naturally
by JILL GRUNEWALD
Your
thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple,
is your chief gland of energy and metabolism and is like a master lever
that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think
of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as
every cell in your body has thyroid hormone receptors.Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is a silent epidemic, according to many functional medicine doctors. People can suffer for years with symptoms that our conventional medical system frequently doesn’t know how to treat because complaints seem scattered or vague and often there is no pill for the ill(s).
What’s worse, in most cases, hypothyroidism isn’t rooted in a thyroid problem in the first place. It’s rooted in an immune system gone awry, but most doctors don’t test for the antibodies that show the presence of autoimmunity.
According to Dr. Datis Kharrazian, 90% of people with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune hypothyroid condition, whereby the immune system attacks thyroid tissue. Therefore, to cure thyroid disease, or any autoimmune condition, you have to get to the source of the imbalance; focusing on suppression of symptoms with medication is simply barking up the wrong tree.
Your Dietary Defense
Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.
Note: I’m not a fan of soy and soy products: tofu, soy milk, fake meats, energy bars, etc. Even when organic and non-GMO, soy can impede cell receptors and disrupt the feedback loop throughout your entire endocrine (hormonal) system.
3. Get fat. Fat is your friend and cholesterol is the precursor to hormonal pathways; if you’re getting insufficient fat and cholesterol, you could be exacerbating hormonal imbalance, which includes thyroid hormones. Natural, healthful fats include olive oil; ghee; avocados; flax seeds; fish; nuts and nut butters; hormone- and antibiotic-free full fat cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese (yes, full fat, not skim); and coconut milk products.
4. Nutrient-up. While nutritional deficiencies may not be the cause of hypothyroidism, not having enough of these micronutrients and minerals can aggravate symptoms: vitamin D, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, zinc, copper, vitamin A, the B vitamins, and iodine.
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
13 Ways to Treat Hypothyroidism Naturally
by JILL GRUNEWALD
Your
thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple,
is your chief gland of energy and metabolism and is like a master lever
that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think
of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as
every cell in your body has thyroid hormone receptors.Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is a silent epidemic, according to many functional medicine doctors. People can suffer for years with symptoms that our conventional medical system frequently doesn’t know how to treat because complaints seem scattered or vague and often there is no pill for the ill(s).
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
Your
thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple,
is your chief gland of energy and metabolism and is like a master lever
that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think
of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as
every cell in your body has thyroid hormone receptors.
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
Your
thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple,
is your chief gland of energy and metabolism and is like a master lever
that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think
of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as
every cell in your body has thyroid hormone receptors.
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
Your
thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple,
is your chief gland of energy and metabolism and is like a master lever
that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think
of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as
every cell in your body has thyroid hormone receptors.
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
Read more at http://www.realfarmacy.com/13-ways-to-treat-hypothyroidism-naturally/#cyZukr8ghEebrHJG.99
3 Researches REVEAL Why Coconut Oil Kills Fat.
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These 3 researches from big medical magazines are sure to turn the traditional nutrition world around!
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