Therapeutic Options for Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is one of the most common hormone imbalances negatively impacting the cellular health and function of both women and men. Commonly prescription thyroid medication such as levothyroxine (the inactive thyroid hormone T4) is often prescribed, suppressing thyroid function and needed for a lifetime.

Often when the root causes of thyroid dysfunction are identified, such as infections, nutrient deficiency, food intolerances, sedentary lifestyle, emotional and mental stressors, toxicities including dental toxins and heavy metals, gut issues including IBS and microbiome dysfunction, and adrenal dysfunction, thyroid function can be corrected without the need for suppressive prescription drugs.

Below is a list of natural therapeutic options available to explore in cases of low thyroid function.

Natural Therapeutic Options for Low Thyroid Function

• Nutrient supplementation: Zinc, P-5-P (pyridoxal-5-phosphate or B6), selenomethionine, iodine, l-tyrosine, copper, iron.

• Herbs: Fucus vesiculosus, ginger, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Guggul Myrrh, Bacopa monnieri, Ashwagandha root, Black cumin, Bunium incarassatum, Coleus root, Schisandra berry, Rhodeola, kelp.

• Peptides: Thymosin alpha-1, MOTS-c.

• Desiccated thyroid supplementation.

• Homeopathy.

• Address underlying infections, food allergies and heavy metal toxicities.

• Drink filtered water.

• Practice good sleep hygiene.

• Wash new clothes, especially synthetic clothes, to reduce chemical exposure.

• Avoid alcohol, MSG, artificial sweeteners, food coloring and additives.

• Emotional release work.

• Personalized Diet therapy, including thyroid-supporting foods.

• Eat every three hours to maintain blood sugar.

• Daily mild/moderate exercise, including resistance exercise.

• Stress management and adrenal support.

• Meditation.

• Address dental, jaw and oral infections and toxicities.

• Avoid glyphosate, pesticides and herbicide.

• Avoid plastics, especially for food and water.

• Use organic, non-chemical body-care, hair-care and make-up products.

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To learn more about your particular thyroid function and hormonal concerns, reach out to me or one of our naturopathic physicians at Holistique Medical Center.