How to naturally support your thyroid

I have been suffering from hypothyroidism since I was 12 years old. The first alert was given by a hairdresser who attended to my family in Cuba, who was struck by the fact that my hair was falling out so much, after an exhaustive examination, the doctor prescribed Levothyroxine, which was very hard for me because of my young age. Two years ago, I also diagnosed my daughter with the same condition. Thyroid disorders is a topic that has always interested me, and since I live in the United States, I have dedicated myself to studying it from another point of view. Can I use natural remedies to make my thyroid work better?, What changes in my diet should I make?, What foods should I avoid?

60% of people who have thyroid disease do not know they have it, with women being eight times more likely than men to acquire it. The thyroid is a gland, in the form of a butterfly, located in the center of the neck, which is responsible for regulating the body's metabolism (temperature, circulating calcium in the blood, heart rate, fats and carbohydrates among others), its good performance is interrelated with all other systems of the body, so if it does not work properly the body will not do it either.

These processes are achieved thanks to an interaction between the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland and the thyroid gland. Hypothalamic thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulates pituitary TSH synthesis and thyrotropin segregation. In turn, it releases T4 and T3 from the thyroid gland. When enough T4 is produced, HRT and TSH receive the signal that there is enough thyroid hormone in circulation and the production process stops. When the gland produces T3 and T4 in excessive amounts, it is called Hyperthyroidism, if these occur in insufficient amounts it is known as Hypothyroidism.

Symptoms to look out for 

Taking medicine is not enough It is advisable to perform blood tests periodically to determine hormone levels, if something is wrong, the doctor will prescribe medications to level it, and even when you can not stop taking them, it is possible to complement your treatment with natural remedies to cure the thyroid.

How to improve thyroid function? Take high-quality multi vitamins containing vitamin D and B, iodine, zinc, selenium and iron. Learn how to deal with stress and manage your adrenal glands. Practice restorative yoga and gene-adapted herbs. Take tyrosine and iodine supplement to help with the conversion of FT4 to FT3. Healthy your intestine, the proper functioning of your digestive system is essential for good health. Limit your consumption of cruciferous vegetables. Ask your dentist to remove any amalgam fillings you may have. Sleeps 8-10 hours daily. Remove fluoride, bromide and chloride from your diet Ask a functional doctor to perform the lab tests listed above.

If you want to know more about how to improve the thyroid with natural remedies, consult my guide by clicking here Diet and lifestyle changes, supplements to strengthen the immune system (Multivitamins, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C) are some of my recommendations.