Herbs That Help the Thyroid

Thyroid problems can be serious. The most common thyroid problem is known as Hyperthyroidism and causes the thyroid gland to not produce enough hormones as it should. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism include feeling run down, depressed, cold and tired. It can make your hair dry and brittle, cause your skin to itch, cause muscle cramps, infertility and menstrual problems. Severe hyperthyroidism can cause goiter, which is a lump in your neck that is the thyroid gland inflamed. Other symptoms of severe hyperthyroidism include facial puffiness, yellow skin, weight gain and mental problems. Natural herbs are available to treat thyroid problems.

Black Cohosh

• Black cohosh can help treat menstrual problems and infertility caused by thyroid problems. It is also popular for the treatment of menopause and PMS.

St. John's Wort

• St. John's Wort is popular for the treatment of depression. This can be helpful if you suffer from depression caused by a thyroid problem.

Cayenne:

• Cayenne can help improve blood circulation and make the heartbeat stronger, which is another symptom of a thyroid problem. Improvements in circulation can help relieve the feeling of being cold all the time due to a thyroid problem.

Selenium

• Selenium is needed to help the immune system work better. Getting the right amount of selenium in your diet plays an important role in a healthy thyroid. If you eat a well balanced diet and are healthy, you should be getting enough selenium.

Zinc

• Zinc is good for keeping a healthy thyroid. To get enough zinc in your diet, eat foods rich in zinc including oysters and pumpkin seeds.

Vitamins

• Taking a good multivitamin, which includes vitamins A, B, C, and E, will help with keeping a healthy thyroid. Make sure you also include magnesium and manganese, which are also important in helping keep a healthy thyroid.