Thyroid health
Nature’s solutions for thyroid health
by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP & Dixie Mills, MD
We find that in addition to the latest research showing why plants, herbs, and minerals
can do the impressive things they do for our thyroid health, hearing from women
who are feeling better without prescription medication also proves just how effective
nature’s remedies can be.
So let us introduce you to Brooke, a young professional who was diagnosed in her
30’s with subclinical hypothyroidism by her functional medicine practitioner. Her
symptoms of unusually itchy skin and weight gain at first had seemed unrelated.
Brooke lived in a northern state, so she was used to moisturizing during the winter
— as well as to putting on a few pounds to battle the cold.
But when she found the itching was so severe she had to hide in a conference room
to scratch, Brooke knew something was wrong. Especially since her mother had been
diagnosed with hypothyroidism and put on prescription medicine when she was 42.
After hearing her thyroid health wasn’t ideal, Brooke knew she simply wasn’t comfortable
with medication as her only option — because of her age and the experience of her
mother (who still had symptoms). Brooke instead did some research, worked with her
practitioner, and chose to try a natural approach. Within six weeks of taking supplements,
she started to find relief.
If you’re concerned about your thyroid health, let’s take a closer look at how natural
solutions can help you feel better by offering your thyroid the support it needs:
How plants and minerals support your thyroid
Your thyroid affects — and is influenced by — almost every system in your body.
As a result, thyroid symptoms may appear if your thyroid gland is not producing
enough thyroid hormones or because there are imbalances throughout the body that
are interfering with your thyroid function.
Depending on your personal needs, specific plants and minerals may:
- Provide a boost in energy (fatigue is one of the top complaints we hear from women
about thyroid issues)
- Help maintain thyroid hormone production
- Help support healthy thyroid cell metabolism
- Provide support without requiring you to be on prescription medication for the rest
of your life
Even if you are already taking medication for hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid),
providing natural support through plants and minerals may be a good option to help
support your body and may lead to a reduction in the amount of medication you need
to take.
Get started with our Personal Program
for Thyroid Support.
My natural prescription for thyroid support
We believe the complex relationship between systems is why plant and mineral support
is so important for anyone concerned about their thyroid health. The trace minerals
of iodine and selenium are the most well-known natural remedies, but lesser-known
options may make a big difference too.
Many other plants and minerals have the ability to adapt and change to support your
body in different ways by mimicking what your body is able to do naturally when
it is working at its best. This is known as the “adaptogenic effect,” and it allows
your body to use what it needs — even if you don’t know exactly what is wrong.
Your thyroid support apothecary
You can discover a variety of natural remedies in our natural apothecary and learn
more by
clicking to find how each provides support for your thyroid. We have included
many of them in our T-Balance, part of our
Personal Program for Thyroid Support.
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We always recommend that you keep your health care provider informed of any natural
remedies you are using, or to check in regularly and report any changes.
A lifetime of feeling better
We talked with Brooke again recently. She is relieved not to be looking at a lifetime
of prescription medication. And, she is encouraging her mother to add supplements
to her routine to see if the extra support can help her manage her remaining symptoms.
Brooke also tells us that in addition to finding relief from the dry skin and weight
gain, she is experiencing more energy — both at work (where she just received a
promotion) and with her exercise routine.
We know that every woman’s symptoms and situation are different. That’s why it is
so important for you as an individual to understand all your options so that you
may consider what is best. For many women, nature’s remedies may offer a good first
step.
Our NEW Personal Program for Thyroid Support
Natural relief for thyroid issues like low energy, unusual weight gain, and
skin issues
Our unique combination approach can restore thyroid balance to relieve the symptoms
that are interrupting your life. Women have come to us for more than 25 years for
answers to their thyroid issues — loss of energy, fuzzy thinking, muscle aches,
difficulty tolerating the cold, hair and skin changes, and more. You get exclusive
supplements, thyroid-specific lifestyle and diet guidance, and support you can count
on.
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Last Modified Date: 11/29/2011