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Natural remedies and alternative treatments for hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease
Thyroid problems are particularly common in women; An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can have a significant impact on health, as the thyroid is the main metabolic gland. An overactive thyroid can speed up metabolism in the body and cause diarrhea, weight loss, hair loss, heart palpitations and many other symptoms. There are three main treatments for hyperthyroidism – antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine (RAI), and surgery (partial or total thyroidectomy). However, none of these treatments are 100% effective and all have other negative effects on the body. For example, after RAI treatment or thyroidectomy, most patients will have hypothyroidism for the rest of their lives. Nevertheless there is…
Natural remedies and alternative treatments for hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease
Thyroid problems are particularly common in women; An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can have a significant impact on health, as the thyroid is the main metabolic gland. An overactive thyroid can speed up metabolism in the body and cause diarrhea, weight loss, hair loss, heart palpitations and many other symptoms.
There are three main treatments for hyperthyroidism– Antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine (RAI) and surgical procedures (partial or total thyroidectomy). However, none of these treatments are 100% effective and all have other negative effects on the body. For example, after RAI treatment or thyroidectomy, most patients will have hypothyroidism for the rest of their lives.
However, there are some natural remedies that can relieve the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and have been proven to have a positive effect, without all the negative consequences of conventional medicine.
Lemon balm– Lemon balm lowers TSH levels and has been used to treat Graves’ disease. Rosmarinic acid in lemon balm appears to bind to thyrotropin (TSH) and prevent it from binding to the gland. This action is relatively weak, but I guarantee you that it will calm you down, help your insomnia, and reduce your stress. And it's harmless.
L-carnitine– Effectively inhibits the activity of excess thyroid hormone and reduces symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Studies from the 1960s in animals and more recently in humans suggest that the amino acid L-carnitine blocks the effects of excess thyroid hormone in some tissues of the body. L-carnitine does not affect the thyroid itself, but is effective in reducing the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the autoimmune disease hyperthyroidism Graves' disease.
Flaxseed oil– is the most common plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid omega-3. The seeds and oil of the flax plant contain substances known to promote health. Flaxseed oil is good for: circulatory system, immune system, reproductive system, nervous system and especially if you suffer from thyroid disease, which is one of the symptoms of Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism.
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