Hypothyroid is slow developing and shows subtle outward signs. The slow destruction of the thyroid is hard to see of detect because the function is kept to normal levels as the thyroid enlarges. Finally, there is not enough tissue to produce the proper amounts of thyroxin and there comes the more obvious signs.<\/p>\n
Regeneration of some tissue is possible but may need time, patience, and temporary thyroid medication (Preferably Armor natural thyroid by prescription). Prevention is the best solution. Use iodine-rich foods from the sea or ocean and avoid fluoridated water, supplement soy products, and cruciferous vegetables such as kale, cabbage, etc.<\/p>\n
Symptoms include: forgetfulness, weight gain, PMS, menstrual changes, paleness without anemia, dry skin and hair, low blood pressure, slowed deep-tendon reflexes, cold intolerance, constipation, fatigue, apathy, swelling of tissues, low voice, hoarseness, goiter, brittle nails, stiff achy cramping muscles, weakness, hair loss, mental dullness, slow growth and development, swollen tongue, nervousness that goes into dullness, and the face looking fat with squinty eyes in menopausal women. In youth, growth in children slow and bones are affected. One may also see water retention, slow pulse, and obesity.<\/p>\n
The under or over-function of the thyroid can cause a goiter. Most often we see goiters as a lack of iodine, and a hyperthyroid condition. Hypothyroid goiters are hard. The anterior pituitary can play a part in hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n
Causes may include:<\/p>\n
Three Suggestions for Hypothyroid by Dr. Robin Murphy N.D. <\/strong><\/p>\n Low thyroid but no medications<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 use a general thyroid remedy. One of these may be their general remedy. (Calc Carb, Sepia, Nat Mur, Lycopodium – see more remedies under Homeopathic Choices.) In this group you ignore the thyroid and give one of the above indicated remedies. It stimulates circulation, speeds up metabolism, and helps to normalize the thyroid.<\/p>\n Low thyroid, using Synthroid<\/em><\/strong> in 2 grains or less a day – generally used for many years \u2013 Use GENERAL REMEDY (see Homeopathic Choices) first, then build up 1-2 months (in 50-60% of people the thyroid kicks in), improvement in 1-2 months, then can be weaned off prescription slowly.<\/p>\n Coming off \u201cCOLD TURKEY\u201d from thyroid medications, people CRASH in 2 weeks or less.\u00a0 Sepia, Calc Carb, Nat Mur, Lycopodium, use in low potency 6c. If \u201ccrashed\u201d then use acute remedy Thyroid 6X<\/strong> -stop general remedy or give together. Use thyroid remedies first thing in the morning. If thyroid kicks in, the person starts getting warm-blooded and restless \u2013 GOOD SIGN!<\/p>\n Thyroid is atrophied; Synthroid medications are not working any more<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Use Thyroid 6X<\/strong>, or use Bladderwrack or Kelp. Then go to general thyroid remedies in 6c (Calc Carb, Nat Mur, Lycopodium, Sepia – see Homeopathic Choices below).<\/p>\n In Radio-active Iodine damage, there may be a small part of the thyroid still functioning. The real cure is in the person\u2019s general (constitutional) remedy.<\/p>\n * It is wise to get thyroid function tests every couple of months until the thyroid stabilizes at a normal level for several months. If unsure of your general remedy, consult a professional homeopath.<\/strong><\/p>\n Naturally, you can eat lots of seaweeds to provide organic iodine to waken the thyroid into producing its own hormones. Take them in capsules or powders. Add to this molasses, parsley, apricots, dates, prunes, fish, and chicken.<\/p>\n Avoid <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening\/ tonifying properties.<\/p>\n The following herbs help stimulate the thyroid:<\/p>\n Herb combination: <\/strong><\/p>\n Dr. Christopher\u2019s Herbal Thyroid Formula<\/strong> \u2013 to normalize the thyroid function<\/p>\n Dave’s Ocean Tonic<\/strong> – nutrition from the sea to provide minerals and iodine<\/p>\n Herb singles:<\/strong><\/p>\n Artichoke<\/strong> \u2013 helps the thyroid, digestion and liver function<\/p>\n Black Walnut<\/strong> \u2013 rich in iodine<\/p>\n Bladderwrack tincture<\/strong> \u2013 also rich in iodine<\/p>\n Damiana<\/strong> \u2013 also hormonal and kidney help<\/p>\n Dulse liquid drops<\/strong> \u2013 rich in iodine<\/p>\n Guggul<\/strong> \u2013 an Ayurvedic herb that also works well for cholesterol and triglyceride regulation.<\/p>\n Kelp<\/strong> \u2013 rich source of iodine and is cooling<\/p>\n Saw palmetto<\/strong> \u2013 also helps the kidney, bladder, and prostate<\/p><\/blockquote>\n To make a cell salt solution<\/strong>, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.<\/p>\n #1 Calc Fluor 6X <\/strong><\/span>\u2013 sluggishness, cold Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.<\/p>\n Homeopathic remedies are 30c unless indicated.<\/p>\n Sepia 6c (#1)<\/strong> \u2013 cold hands and feet, weight gain, shortness of breath. Craves sweets, exhausted easily, menstrual problems and low sex drive. Yellow skin. Indifference, weeping, irritable, sluggish.<\/p>\n Calcerea carb 6c<\/strong> (#2) <\/strong> \u2013 leg and foot cramps, cold and clammy feet, tendency to gain and lose weight easily, craves sweets. Internal tremor. Head sweats at night. Depression and worry.<\/p>\n Calcerea iod<\/strong> \u2013 HORMONAL PROBLEMS, big appetite, can emaciate, palpitations, anxiety chest, worse in hot rooms.<\/p>\n Gelsemium<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>weakness, sleepy, weak and shaky inside, double vision. Droopy eyelids.\u00a0 Fear of the future.<\/p>\n\n
Herbs for Hypo-Thyroid<\/h2>\n
\nCell Salts to Help Hypo-Thyroid Symptoms<\/h2>\n
\n#2 Calc phos 6X<\/strong> \u2013 restlessness, tendency to obesity
\n#9 Nat mur 6X<\/strong> \u2013 heart palpitations, dryness, grief causes
\n#12 Silicea 6X<\/strong> \u2013 tendency to infections, cold body, timid<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nHypo-Thyroid Homeopathic Remedies<\/h2>\n