Can natural methods of treating hypothyroidism cure your condition?

Can natural methods of treating hypothyroidism cure your condition?

Thyroid hormone is the treatment that almost everyone with hypothyroidism receives. But more and more people with hypothyroidism are turning to natural hypothyroidism treatment methods to get their health back to normal. Although some people need to take synthetic or natural thyroid hormone daily for the rest of their lives, many people who thought they would have to take thyroid hormone forever have been helped by a natural protocol for treating hypothyroidism.

The first thing to understand is that in most cases of hypothyroidism, the dysfunctional thyroid is not the cause of the disorder. So the thyroid usually doesn't just slow down or stop producing thyroid hormone on its own because something is causing it. And often, this gland malfunction is caused by other compromised areas of the body, such as the adrenal glands, immune system (i.e. Hashimoto's thyroiditis), digestive tract, and/or other areas of the body. Therefore, the goal of a natural treatment protocol for hypothyroidism is to determine the cause of the thyroid condition. And if the cause is not resolved, the person will most likely need to continue taking thyroid hormone daily.

Sometimes hypothyroidism develops after thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine. While some of these people cannot be cured, many people can still benefit from natural methods of treating hypothyroidism. For example, someone who had hyperthyroidism and received radioactive iodine very well may become hypothyroid and be required to take thyroid hormone daily for the rest of their life. But while radioactive iodine therapy may have helped eliminate the symptoms of hyperthyroidism (and replace them with symptoms of hypothyroidism), it did absolutely nothing for the cause of the disorder.

What are some of the causes of thyroid disease?

There are several causes of thyroid disease, too numerous to list here. Lifestyle factors often lead to the development of thyroid disease. For example, someone who has a lot of stress in their life and handles it poorly may develop weakened adrenal glands, which in turn can lead to thyroid disease. Or the person has a weakened immune system and develops hypothyroidism and eventually an autoimmune thyroid disease such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Of course, these conditions take a long time to develop.

Another lifestyle factor that can lead to or contribute to the development of thyroid disease is poor eating habits. Eating lots of refined foods and sugars, skipping breakfast, and/or going long periods without eating can also put a lot of strain on your body. For this reason, one of the main goals of a natural treatment protocol for hypothyroidism is to help the person eat healthier foods, which are essential for optimal thyroid health.

In addition to lifestyle factors, environmental toxins can also play a role in the development of thyroid disease. Over the past few decades, our exposure to toxins has increased dramatically, many of them in our own homes. In fact, about 2,000 new chemicals are created every year. Not surprisingly, the number of thyroid disorders has also increased over the years. Of course, this does not mean that all thyroid diseases are caused by environmental toxins. However, research has shown that many of these toxins have a negative impact on the thyroid.

Of course, genetic factors must also be taken into account. The good news is that most thyroid diseases are not genetic, which means that in many cases we can restore health to people with thyroid disease and prevent such a disease from occurring in people who currently have a healthy thyroid.

How can natural treatments for hypothyroidism help?

A natural hypothyroidism treatment protocol attempts to identify the underlying cause of the disorder rather than just treating the symptoms. For example, someone with a thyroid disorder who wants to see if they can avoid conventional medical treatment (synthetic or natural thyroid hormone) might see a natural endocrine doctor. Such a doctor will first evaluate your condition to determine whether or not you are a candidate for natural hypothyroidism treatment protocols.

For this purpose, not only are the standard thyroid blood tests performed by most doctors examined (TSH, T3, T4, etc.), but many also recommend additional tests. For example, many natural doctors recommend an Adrenal Stress Index (ASI) test, which can help evaluate the function of your adrenal glands. Or they recommend a male or female hormone panel to determine if there are hormonal imbalances. Other doctors may want to run tests to see if you have nutritional deficiencies.

In any case, they will give you their recommendations if they determine that you are a good candidate for natural methods to treat hypothyroidism, and then of course it is up to you whether you want to follow them or not. Unlike conventional medical treatments that simply involve taking thyroid hormone, restoring health through a natural hypothyroid treatment protocol can be challenging. As previously mentioned, any natural endocrine doctor will most likely recommend changes in your diet as well as changing other lifestyle factors. They may also recommend that you take several nutritional supplements and/or herbal remedies.

So it's a complex process to both find the cause of the problem and treat your condition naturally. For this reason, it is not recommended that you self-treat your condition, as many people believe that eating better and taking supplements from the local health food store can cure their condition when this is not normally the case. For those looking for a quick and easy solution to cure their condition, a natural hypothyroidism treatment protocol may not be right for you. However, if you are committed to getting healthy and realize that correction will take a few days or weeks, natural methods of treating hypothyroidism may be able to help you.

Inspired by Dr. Eric Osansky