Hyperthyroid – What is it?
Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid creates too much thyroid hormone. Too much thyroid hormone can speed up many body functions. You may lose weight, have a fast heartbeat, sweat more, feel nervous or moody, and you may feel tired. Some people have no symptoms at all.
What causes hyperthyroidism?
Graves’ disease causes about 70% of hyperthyroidism. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system makes antibodies against their own tissues that damage them. Graves’ disease antibodies bind to the surface of thyroid cells and stimulate those cells to overproduce thyroid hormones, resulting in hyperthyroidism.
Inflammation of the thyroid can also cause hyperthyroidism. Inflamed cells produce excess thyroid hormones which are released into the bloodstream.
Toxic multi-nodular goiter is another cause of hyperthyroidism. This is a condition where the thyroid gland develops nodules or abnormal growths that catch excess iodine and produce excess thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.
Root Cause
What causes Graves’ disease, inflammation and the toxic multi nodular goiters? Stress is believed to be a huge factor. Toxins from pesticides, herbicides, chlorinated substances, and virus are believed to be another.
What to do for hyperthyroidism?
Finding a way to deal with stress is paramount. Laughter is great therapy, not only for mood improvement, but the physical movement from laughter internally massages the thyroid. Yoga or Tai Chi can be beneficial exercises as they promote relaxation.
Eliminate processed foods, chlorinated water, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, white flour, sugar, and alcohol. Eat organic and free range food to eliminate pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones and other toxins. Only use healthy oils such as olive oil or coconut oil.
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts are good for hyperthyroidism as they are natural thyroid suppressants.
Take 1 – 2 oz. Fulvic Mineral Complex daily to remove toxins, boost immune function
Take 1-2 oz Super Multi Liquid Vitamins to nourish the body and thyroid
Take 2-4 softgels Neptune Krill (EFA) powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger and is also a natural anti-inflammatory
Tak 1 – 2 oz Cal Mag Liquid- Calcium is a powerful alkalizer. Disease thrives in an acidic environment