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I have easily encountered over
100 people, mostly women, who
tellmetheyhavebeendiagnosed
with thyroid problems. My reply
is, “what type of liver cleansing
do you do?” I usually get a
bewildered look and a response
like, “what does the liver have to
do with my thyroid?!”
Several years ago, I got a
diagnosis of hypothyroidism. I
did not have symptoms of a low
thyroid and wanted to know
what was happening within
my body! Well, I discovered
that when we are under stress
whether emotional, physical or
combination, the thyroid and
adrenal glands are the first to
react and this can lead to an
imbalance in the body. These
glands produce hormones for
body functions. Hormones
are affected by the liver. So,
hormone imbalance, including
thyroid levels, may be a sign of
improper liver function.
When the thyroid is depleted
or deficient, the rest of the
body functions poorly. Thyroid
disease is very prevalent today
and may strike over 15% of the
adult population. One of the
biggest remedies is medication.
This is what was suggested for
me. However, this did not “feel”
right for me. So, I did a holistic
health assessment and review.
I was under a great deal of
emotional and physical stress
and my thyroid took the “hit.”
Often, blood testing shows
abnormalities only after the liver
is in trouble. After evaluation
and working with my health
provider, I decided to do other
remedies including daily liver
support.
These were some suggestions
provided to me:
Diet
– avoid inflammatory foods
such as sugar and artificial
sweeteners which may suppress
thyroid function. Include iodine
rich foods like fish that can
nourish the thyroid.
Exercise
– may enhance and
support thyroid balance.
Meditation
– may support
the immune system and aid in
thyroid balance.
Supplements such as Liquid
Iodine
. Initially, I used this
supplement as directed along
with diet and exercise. I was
able to get my thyroid levels to
normal range.
Balance Your Thyroid through Liver Health
By Deb Reis, NP, MSN
SOAR TO SUCCESS
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ecember
2016
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Personal Growth Strategies