How to Treat Hypothyroidism Without Medication
Things You'll Need
- Multivitamin Kelp Supplement Selenium Tyrosine Bladderwrack
Instructions
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Take a multivitamin to ensure you are not deficient in any of the essential nutrients your body needs to function properly. Find a multivitamin made for your sex and age group.
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Increase your iodine intake by taking a kelp supplement or bladderwrack. If you are allergic to iodine, this step should be skipped. Many people who are allergic to shellfish are actually allergic to iodine.
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Take a selenium supplement. Selenium is an important part of hormone conversion and a selenium deficiency can decrease the activity of the thyroid.
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Take a tyrosine supplement. Tyrosine helps convert iodine to thyroid hormone. When taken as a supplement, it can increase the production of thyroid hormone thus helping treat hypothyroidism.
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Eat more whole grains, seafoods, nuts and seeds. These foods are included in the hypothyroidism diet because they contain the nutrients your body needs for your thyroid to function properly.
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Visit your doctor regularly so he or she can screen you for complications. Regular blood work is necessary to ensure your hypothyroidism treatment is working.
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