Herbal remedy for hyperthyroidism?
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I don't endorse this type of treatment, but if you like you can check out http://www.herb-doc.com/thyroid.htm
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Foods you should avoid are called goitrogenic foods, or goitrogens.  You should avoid them because they have a negative impact on thyroid function and are so named because they may encourage the formation or propagation of goiter (swelling of the thyroid and thus the neck).  Goiter makes hypothyroidism more difficult to manage and is indicative of autoimmune swelling related to the body's production of antibodies against the thyroid.\n\nGoitrogenic foods include soybean-related foods (including soy milk and tofu), estrogen-containing birth control pills (not really a food, but still), and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and turnips.  Peaches, peanuts, and spinach are also suspected of being goitrogens.\n\nIt's not going to kill you to eat these foods, but they will probably have a negative effect on your thyroid function, especially if you consume large amounts of them.  \n\nAlso, just wanted to add that kale itself is a goitrogen, so it will HURT, not help, your thyroid function.  There is no homeopathic non-animal non-synthetic remedy for hypothyroidism, so take your meds.  Iodine supplementation might help but could also potentially be harmful if you are allergic to iodine.  The iodide contained in ordinary table salt should be plenty to satisfy your body's need for iodine.  Iodine deficiency is extremely rare in the modernized world, largely because of the cheap, abundant iodized table salt we all use way too much.\n\nGood luck!
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these herbs will help:\nschisandra berries\nwithania\nsaw palmetto
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I would see another Doctor. Synthroid is a common treatment for thyroid conditions, however without further details, Its impossible to say. \n\nAlso have a look at this information:\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?_adv_prop=web&x=op&ei=UTF-8&fr=fp-top&fr2=op&va=natural+thyroid&va_vt=any&vp_vt=any&vo_vt=any&ve_vt=any&vd=all&vst=0&vf=all&vm=i&fl=0&n=10
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There are herbal formulas available that can help.  'Wild Yam has natural estrogen in it for instance and that can help.  Also, start using progesterone cream.  You can get those things at health food stores or order them on the internet.  I use soy milk myself as well but it has a high fat content and the estrogen is in the fat so you cant use nonfat.  Good luck.  It sucks, I know.
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I also love cinnamon\n\nArthritis\nMix 1:2 part honey to lukewarm water and small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body. The pain will recede within a minute or two.\n\nHoney Cinnamon Home Remedy.\n(Health benefits and treatment methods of combi\nTake 1:2 cup of hot water to spoons of honey. Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Drink daily morning and night. Effective even for chronic arthritis.\n\nBladder infection\nDrink a glass of lukewarm water mixed with two tablespoons cinnamon powder and 1 teaspoon honey. It destroys the germs of the bladder.\n\nCholesterol\nMix 2 tablespoons honey and 3 teaspoons cinnamon powder with 16 ounces of tea water. It reduces cholesterol level in the body by 10% within 2 hours. Take 3x daily for arthritic patients.\n\nHearing loss\nTaking 1:1 honey and powdered cinnamon morning and night restores hearing.\n\nIndigestion\nSprinkle grounded cinnamon on 2 tablespoons of honey. Take before food to relieve acidity and aid digestion.\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=172&i=10
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One of the best foods that you can eat in cases of hypo-thyroid. It is rich in many important minerals. Antibacterial and anti-viral activity in brown Laminaria type seaweed known as kelp. It supposedly kills herpes virus, for example. Kelp may also lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Wakame boosts immune functioning. Nori kills bacteria and seems to help heal ulcers. A chemical from wakame seaweed is a clot-buster, in one test twice as powerful as the common drug heparin. Most types of seaweed have anti-cancer activity. Might aggravate acne flare-ups.\n\nYou can find it in some health food stores.
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There is no "cure" for hyperthyroidism. Best treatment though is medication.
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Eat more whole foods.  Avoid all soy.  Soy slows down the thyroid function.  Use Celtic Sea salt.  Take 3 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil per day.  I take 1 tablespoon with each meal.  The coconut oil will rev up your metabolism.  Take a whole mulitvitamin.  I like http://www.drrons.com/ his does not have any of the additives.  And you will eventually not need thyroid medication.  You can also check out Dr. Bruce Rind's website he is an expert in throid and adrenal glands problems.  About 20 percent of his patients fly in from out of town.  His office is in Washington, DC.\n\nhttp://www.drrind.com/
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Hi Raynpetal\n\nHere are some ideas to heal your friends condition. Also be sure to do colon and liver cleanse to clean out the toxins in the blood.\n\nCause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved. \n\nSulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss. \n\nLow thyroid function may also be due to Hashimoto`s disease, a condition in which the body becomes allergic to its own thyroid gland and forms antibodies that attack it, thus lowering thyroid hormone output. \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears. \n\nHerbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful. \n\nHomeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nLifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.\n\nAlternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypothyroidism include: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Cell Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yoga.\n\nBest of health to both of you
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If you suspect that you have hyperthyroidism, you should really see a doctor.  You shouldn't depend on the looney-tunes here on Yahoo! Answers.  But if you just want background information:\n\nHyperthyroidism:\n\nCauses:  Hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis occurs when the thyroid releases too many of its hormones over a short (acute) or long (chronic) period of time. Many diseases and conditions can cause this problem, including:\n\n    * Graves' disease\n    * Non-cancerous growths of the thyroid gland or pituitary gland\n    * Tumors of the testes or ovaries\n    * Inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the thyroid due to viral infections or other causes\n    * Ingestion of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone\n    * Ingestion of excessive iodine\n\nGraves' disease accounts for 85% of all cases of hyperthyroidism.\n\nSymptoms:\n    * Weight loss\n    * Increased appetite\n    * Nervousness\n    * Restlessness\n    * Heat intolerance\n    * Increased sweating\n    * Fatigue\n    * Frequent bowel movements\n    * Menstrual irregularities in women\n    * Goiter (visibly enlarged thyroid) may be present\n\nTreatment:  Treatment varies depending on the cause of the condition and the severity of symptoms. Hyperthyroidism is usually treated with antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine (which destroys the thyroid and thus stops the excess production of hormones), or surgery to remove the thyroid.\n\nIf the thyroid must be removed with radiation or surgery, replacement thyroid hormones must be taken for the rest of the person's life.\n\nBeta-blockers like propranolol are used to treat some of the symptoms including rapid heart rate, sweating, and anxiety until the hyperthyroidism can be controlled.\n\nP.S.  I'm not a doctor.  All of this information is from publicly available sources on the internet.
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alopecea ariata\n\nhave a lab test for thyroid functions.\na common problem that i share with you.
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Cinnamon is a great booster. A teaspoon in your morning coffee works wonders. \n\nGreen tea has other benefits than as a booster - keep drinking it. BUT, as with all herbal regimens, take time off from it every couple of weeks UNLESS ordered otherwise by a Dr.
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Try soy products and black cohosh products. There are a couple on the market and some women say they help. Or ask your doctor about hormone replacement. Don't suffer.
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i'm sorry there is no cure. there are herbs that can help. if you would like you can contact me for information about them.
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Here is the number one source you will need while learning what to do with your illness.\n\nI was hyper, had Graves. Had it removed at 12, it grew back at 35 and had it removed again due to Hashimotos Thyroiditis and now I have nodules in a growing thyroid. Doc says I am very rare. Thyroids can regenerate and mine has several times! Please think long and hard about how to handle your situation and make sure you have a great Endo Dr. Also, have your IgG levels tested to see if you have an immune disorder as they are common among us Thyroid ill people.\n\nGood luck...stay strong and don't fret.\n\nOh...about forgot...your slow metabolisim will thank you if you eat like you are diabetic. The second link is for diets relating to diabetes. Also, stay away from soy products as it interferes with your thyroxin production. And lastly, drink lots of water to help flush your system.
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http://www.gardenguides.com/herbs/remedy.htm