How to reduce Thyroids releases in the body?
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go to the doctor for meds
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I don't know your gender or what you do for a living, but you might have a virus or a high level of yeast (which can also happen to men) or symptoms related to flu or chronic fatigue syndrome. Stop eating white flour, sugar, bread and cereals, caffeine. Drink more water, say 6 to 10 glasses a day. Eat more vegetables, especially broccoli and green leafy vegetables in general. Stretch before you start moving in the morning. This is a hard one, but get at least another hour of sleep if you aren't sleeping at least 7 hours a night, and if you aren't doing light to moderate exercise, start it. If you are over-doing it on exercise, cut back and try walking instead. If your problem persists, you may need to see a chiropractor or a doctor. Sometimes back problems affect other parts of your body as well. Another strong possibility is hypothyroidism, where low thyroid function is causing stiffness in your joints, especially the shoulder area. If you are just miserable it's probably time to see a doctor.
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It actually helps with all most all your body functions. your heart, if you have a thyroid that is mal functioning then your heart rate may in crease or decrease depending on the way your thyroid is malfunctioning and it effects so many parts of your body...your thinking,all of it..
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/thyroid/messages/644.html
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I hope your appointment went well and you got all the info you needed about the treatment. I was diagnosed in 2001, with both hypothyroidism, goiter and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and have been taking thyroxine ( i think it's the same as Synthroid) 100mcg daily. I was overweight, tired, had hair loss, but now after all this time I feel pretty much normal. I started feeling better very soon after starting thyroxin therapy, I think it was within weeks. I have also been practicing yoga since 2002 and it has been such a great balancing aspect in my life, and  has helped a lot in dealing with the thyroid disease. Please do get in touch if you want to have a chat.
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First of all, get your thyroid hormone replaced - follow up with your doctor to make sure that hormone levels are where they should be. After that, it really is just about diet and exercise. Keep track of the calories (your doctor should tell you what your daily caloric intake requirement is - try not to exceed that limit), and then get out and MOVE! Try jogging on the treadmill - if that's too hard on the knees, try an eliptical. Make lifestyle adjustments. Try walking or biking places instead of using the car. Make your weekend activities physical, such as going on a hike or a bike trip with some friends. Take a fun aerobics class that has 'good energy' that you like - there are lots of varieties ranging form kickboxing, to spinning, to step aerobics, to African dance. Try to get something athletic in 5-6 days a week - somethign that you wouldn't 'normally' do. Don't expect all the weight to come off immediately - try to make these changes, adn over the next couple months you should notice a difference.
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You should read the link provided below.  You are only "radioactive" for a short time after you take an iodine pill.  And, as always, you can ask your doctor or even the nuclear medicine technologist any questions you have.  There are no dumb questions.....\n\nWhat To Expect After Treatment \n\nA few days after treatment, the radioactive iodine will clear out of your body in your urine. Drinking plenty of fluids during this time will help your body get rid of the radioactivity. To avoid exposing other people to radioactivity, it is important to take the following precautions for the first 5 days after your treatment:\n\nAvoid spending a lot of time around others, especially children and pregnant women. \nDo not sit next to someone in a motor vehicle for more than 1 hour. \nAvoid kissing or sexual intercourse. \nSleep alone in a separate room. \nUse separate towels, washcloths, and sheets. Wash these and your personal clothing separately for 1 week. \nTo further reduce the chance of exposing other people to radioactivity:\n\nWash your hands with soap and lots of water each time you use the toilet. \nKeep the toilet very clean. Men should urinate sitting down to avoid splashing. Also, flush the toilet two or three times after each use. \nRinse the bathroom sink and tub thoroughly after you use them. \nUse separate (or disposable) eating utensils for the first few days, and wash them separately.  http://www.webmd.com/hw/thyroid_disorders/hw148148.asp
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Amp up on Vitamin C and Zinc. Drink a glass of hot green tea with Echinacea and Honey in the morning.\n\n Eat only fruits and vegatables during the day plus avoid mucous creating foods such as milk, bread and cheese. Fast from eating meat as your digestive system needs to be ridding itself of toxins and meat will slow down the process. Avoid refined sugar in sugary drinks. \n\nAdd a tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and wild oregeno oil to a glass of apple juice,  pomogranete juice or grape juice three times a day. Add cayenne if you have mucous in your chest, eyes, ears, nose or throat. Drink six glasses of distilled water each day. Drink three glasses of clean water with 1/4 tablespoon of unrefined sea salt.\n\nDrink a glass of hot Green tea with Echinacea and Honey in the evening with Camomile and take a hot bath before you go to bed. Sit in a bathtub with hot water. Add a cup of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon cayenne. Sweat out the toxins and go to sleep.\n\n All sickness comes from the gut. By alkalizing your body and cleansing you will not only cure your cold but also give your body, gut, and skin a wonderful treat.
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KELP IS A VERY GOOD SOURCE OF IODINE WHICH THE THYROID NEEDS TO FUNCTION. TRY IT IT WORKS.
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Iodine is required by the thyroid gland to avoid goiter
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The Thyroid Foundation says not to, as does Mary Shoman (an expert in the field):\n\n"Is goitre due to lack of iodine in our diet? Should I eat kelp to get rid of this goitre?\n\nANSWER:\nIodine deficiency is the most common cause of goitre in the world but NOT in this country. We have had iodized salt for two generations, and there are many other sources of iodine now in our diets so that, if anything, we are receiving more iodine than in most places in the world. There is no point whatsoever in adding more iodine to the diet and that includes kelp, a form of seaweed high in iodine often sold in health food stores. The problem is that too much iodine is just as dangerous as too little iodine. Excess iodine can also cause goitres and can either cause a low thyroid state, (hypothyroidism) or excess output of thyroid (hyperthyroidism). It also aggravates Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In Canada it is a mistake to ingest kelp."\n\nMary Shoman said:\n\n"While some herbalists and vitamin proponents recommend iodine tablets or kelp supplements (which are high in iodine) for people with thyroid problems, you need to be extremely careful about any decision to take iodine or kelp supplements if you are on thyroid hormone replacement therapy."\n\nRead more: http://thyroid.about.com/cs/drugdatabase/f/kelp.htm\n\nHope that helps!
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I would first reccomend that you talk to your Doctor about getting medication to help your thyroid problem.\n\nAfter that, I think running is the best way to lost weight.  It keeps your metabolism up, your heart rate up, and the more you sweat, the more you lose!\n\nStart off small, run maybe 1/2 mile, and add another 1/2 mile every week or every 2 weeks.
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I found this quote off an internet site:  the adrenal hormones like DHEA, growth hormone, and melatonin are now being investigated, too.\n\nFor thyroid problems, take 3 tablespoons of flax oil daily (the taste is icky but maybe you can find a flavor oil to add to it - kids formulas often taste good).  You may need to make other dietary changes or take natural thyroid prescription.\n\nMy suggestion would also be to contact pathmed.com or call these experts directly at 888-231-7284, or e-mail them at pathmedical@aol.com.  If you can't afford their services, they may be able to give you suggestions, supplements (they ship), or refferals.\n\nBest health to you.  You deserve many happy years ahead.  \n\nCheryl
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Hi Redlox\n\nIf it ends up being true then here is how to heal your condition.\n\nCause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved. \n\nSulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss. \n\nLow thyroid function may also be due to Hashimoto`s disease, a condition in which the body becomes allergic to its own thyroid gland and forms antibodies that attack it, thus lowering thyroid hormone output. \n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nBroda Barnes Home Thyroid Test: The following simple test was developed by Broda Barnes, one of the first physicians to recognize the widespread incidence of hypothyroidism. Place a thermometer by the side of your bed before you go to sleep. In the morning before getting out of bed, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for 15 minutes, then check your temperature. A temperature below 97.5° F may indicate a problem with the thyroid gland. Take the temperature in this manner for three days, except for the first few days of the menstrual cycle and the middle day of the cycle, and calculate the average temperature. If it is consistently low, it is an indicator that your have hypothyroidism. The lower your body temperature is, the greater your degree of hypothyroidism. \n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears. \n\nHerbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful. \n\nHomeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nLifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.\n\nAlternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypothyroidism include: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Cell Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Fiel
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The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine from your food and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).  T3 and T4 are then released into the blood stream and are transported throughout the body where they control metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy). Every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of their metabolism. \n\nIf your thyroid is under active then it's not producing enough T3 and T4 to properly maintain your metabolism.  If you have an under active thyroid then I'm sure you already know that one of the symptoms is feeling weak and tired.  You can also get dry hair, gain weight, get dry skin, get irritable, lose your sex drive, feel cold a lot, have a poor memory and there are a lot of other symptoms as well.\n\nYou will probably have to stay on the supplements for life unless you want to deal with the symptoms...and who would want that?
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One of the best foods that you can eat in cases of hypo-thyroid. It is rich in many important minerals. Antibacterial and anti-viral activity in brown Laminaria type seaweed known as kelp. It supposedly kills herpes virus, for example. Kelp may also lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Wakame boosts immune functioning. Nori kills bacteria and seems to help heal ulcers. A chemical from wakame seaweed is a clot-buster, in one test twice as powerful as the common drug heparin. Most types of seaweed have anti-cancer activity. Might aggravate acne flare-ups.\n\nYou can find it in some health food stores.
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Go see a medical doctor first!! Your MD will know why you have the goitre and will be able to advise you about medications, dietary and lifestyle changes. \n\nIf your MD is not helpful, DEFINITELY consult a registered dietician (NOT a 'nutritionist' or a non-accredited 'diet specialist').\n\nFor you information:\n\nOur thyroid uses Iodine to create important hormones (T3, T4). Be very careful about your Iodine intake (ie iodized salt, seafood). Since your thyroid is enlarged, it is like a sponge for Iodine and this can be dangerous if you increase Iodine intake too quickly.\n\nNext, limit your intake of soy and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, etc). Scientific studies have demonstrated that these foods interfere with Iodine uptake by the thyroid. For the same reason, avoiding products with 'rapeseed' is important too. It is very, very difficult to find any foods or oils that contain rapeseed now so this shouldn't be a major concern. \n\nALSO, if you are a woman, **DO NOT become pregnant**; it puts a major stress on your body AND your children will have major birth defects (known as cretinism).\n\nHope this helps!\n:)