Natural Hypothyroidism Treatment

Have you been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and are looking for a more natural hypothyroidism treatment? You'll be glad to learn that there are certain herbs that can help boost your thyroid function and can also positively impact other symptoms related to hypothyroid conditions such as depression, fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, memory loss, dry skin, brittle and dry hair, thickened tongue, constipation, and light or no menses.

As you may know, one of the causes of hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency. Iodine is an essential trace mineral and a very important ingredient in the thyroid hormones:thyroxine and triodothyronine. Did you know that approximately 80% of the iodine found in the body is located in the thyroid?

By influencing the thyroid's activities, iodine plays a vital role in basic metabolism and bodily processes. For instance, it helps regulate body temperature and maintain energy levels. It also plays a key role in blood cell production, muscle and nerve function and, helps keep your hair, skin, teeth and nails strong and healthy. It even assists the body in the destruction of toxins. It's really amazing what this essential element does in the body! 

The thyroid gland may benefit from a natural treatment for hypothyroidism so it's worth taking the time to learn more about your options and discuss them with your natural or traditional physician. Remember, the thyroid gland is very sensitive so it is important not to overdo it. It is key to monitor your thyroid hormones closely and adjust the treatment accordingly, even if it is a natural thyroid hormone replacement or herbal/natural supplements.

Some popular herbs and plants that can help hypothyroid conditions and are commonly used as an herbal treatment for hypothyroidism are:

Kelp: A type of seaweed that is good for thyroid function, arteries, and nails.  Kelp is rich in iodine, a mineral that is necessary for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones. It is also used to stimulate metabolism which is why it is often found in some herbal slimming supplements.

Dulse: A reddish and chewy seaweed that grows on rocks in the North Atlantic and Northwest Pacific oceans. It’s a plant rich in protein and is a great natural source of iodine. Dulse is a sea plant that helps support thyroid function naturally by providing the essential trace mineral, iodine. It also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and calcium potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, chromium and zinc.

Avena sativa: It comes from the wild oat plant and is used as a nerve tonic. It's used in herbal remedies for anxiety, eczema, hypothyroidism and high cholesterol.

Coleus forskohlii: Studies conducted in laboratories show that coleus stimulates metabolism. In a recent study, six women took 25 mg of coleus forskohlii twice a day for two months and at the end of the eight-week trial they had lost an average of ten pounds and reduced their percentage of body fat by almost 8 percent.  What's more, coleus has proven to increase thyroid hormone production and the release thereof.  

These are just a few remedies from Mother Nature that have been used effectively as a natural hypothyroidism treatment. There are more that have been shown to be effective as well and which address different symptoms of low thyroid function.However, before you opt for an herbal or natural treatment for hypothyroidism it is always wise to seek your doctor's advice and work together to avoid negative reactions.  Even though herbal and drug interactions may occur they are not always negative. Many of these herbs have proven helpful but, if you are taking synthetic thyroid hormone your doctor should monitor the dose of your medicine to make any necessary adjustments.