Most people with hypothyroidism take thyroid hormone daily for the rest of their life. And while thyroid hormone can do a good job of managing the symptoms of a hypothyroid condition (although not always), many people are beginning to turn towards a natural thyroid treatment protocol in an attempt to restore the function of their thyroid gland, so they won't need to take synthetic or natural thyroid hormone forever.

There are many different problems that may occur when it comes to this small gland within the neck. The most common complications associated with this gland include goiter, thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Graves's disease, thyroid cancer, nodule of the thyroid, and thyroid storm.

The thyroid gland produces a hormone that controls metabolism, regulates energy, and controls growth. Sometimes the thyroid malfunctions and it produces too much of its hormone, this is called hyperthyroidism. Then there is the situation where the gland does not produce enough hormones and that is called hypothyroidism.

Most patients do respond well to the anti thyroid drugs and successfully manage their symptoms, others will need to undergo surgery to remove the well documented overactive thyroid problem of swallowing. In this case maybe all of the thyroid gland will be removed in which case the patient is then treated for life, with synthetic thyroxine, for an underactive thyroid gland.

Eating foods such as certain types of seaweed, such as lato, kelp, nori, gamet and balbalulng will provide added iodine and help to stimulate the thyroid. Other foods that have an effect on the low levels of thyroid hormones are: Yogurt, sea food and cow's milk, yellow and green vegetables and vegetables high in potassium.

Thyroid herbal supplements can be helpful to use along with diet changes, exercise, and stress reduction to help reactivate the production of hormones again, or in the case of an overactive thyroid, calm and balance the endocrine system.

Alternative thyroid treatment aims to bring the body and mind back into a state of balance. This natural approach is most directed toward a long term solution, and hopefully avoiding the need for replacing hormones synthetically.

Many people have no idea that they are suffering from hypothyroidism, but once they discover herbal thyroid treatment options, they find themselves feeling more energetic, dropping off that excess weight and having a much more focused and positive attitude about their lives.

As mentioned, diet adjustments can be an additional tactic to use with herbs to increase benefits. Good digestion is foundational to the health and balance of the body. Switching from highly processed food to natural and organic can be a step in the right direction. Also exchanging processed cooking oils for virgin coconut or olive oil can be a real help for thyroid issues.

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