Thyroid Issues - Hyperthyroidism

Thyroid Issues - Hyperthyroidism
Overactivity of the thyroid gland. Symptoms include: mood changes, sleeping difficulty, weight loss, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, intolerance to heat, goiter, muscle weakness, light or no menstrual periods

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

Raw cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and collard greens, parsley

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

Iodized salt and iodine-containing foods including saltwater fish and shellfish
Coffee & Soda

ESSENTIAL OILS

Lemongrass, myrrh, spruce (thyroid, big toes, bottom of feet, diffuse)

HERBAL

Lemon balm, valerian, bugleweed, motherwort

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY

Hormonal Balance Yin Yoga - Adrenal Fatigue & Thyroid Issues (32 minutes - Yoga with Kassandra)
Improve Thyroid Health (23 minutes - YOGATX)

SUPPLEMENTS

Forskolin: 50 mg twice daily (may lower blood pressure, don't use with prescription blood pressure drugs, should contain 18% forskolin)
Tyrosine: 1,000 mg L-tyrosine daily (after 1 month, add a mixed amino acid complex)
Vitamin B Complex: 1 pill each morning (look for a B-100 complex with 100 mcg vitamin B12 and biotin, 400 mcg folic acid, and 100 mg all other B vitamins)
Vitamin C: 1,000-3,000 mg daily (reduce if it causes diarrhea)
Zinc/ Copper: 15-30 mg zinc (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month)

HOMEOPATHIC

Aurum 6X (if experiencing restlessness, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, or cold hands/feet)
Iodum 12X (if experiencing a compulsion to move, tremors or weight loss)

MIND-BODY CONNECTION

Represents the relationship to truth in your life. Do you lie to others or yourself (or give excuses as to the reasons behind your behavior)? Do you rationalize your own behavior but hold grudges against others for the same behaviors?
Can also represent an imbalance between rational thought and emotional desire; or feelings of injustice because a lack of being able to speak up or ask for what you want.

FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian