GRAVES DISEASE. HYPER TENSIVE. I have looked for alternative treatment. Do not care of radiation.?

Anyone know of any alternative routes to treat Hypertensive Graves Disease.

Contact NORD. They are the national organizations for rare disorders. They have alternative treatments and can also help with paying for the treatment if you cannot.
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Also, check with your doctor before trying the following.
Stress reduction and dietary changes are the first steps in any healing plan. Stress reduction methods include biofeedback, meditation, tai chi, yoga and prayer therapy. Stress directly reduces the number of immune system cells which would curb auto-ntibody production, and stress is a well known trigger of autoimmune disease.

Dietary changes involve an emphasis on goitrogens, foods which naturally block thyroid hormone synthesis and the avoidance of certain foods, particularly those high in iodine content.

Goitrogens include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kohlrabi, sweet potatoes, almonds, peaches and peanuts. Soy is also known to interfere with iodine absorption in the gut, reducing thyroid hormone synthesis. Foods to avoid include wheat, dairy products, sugar, saturated fats, caffeine, and artificial sweeteners. An ideal diet would have adequate, but not excess protein, fresh fruit, brown rice, millet and lightly steamed vegetables. It's also important to avoid any food allergens as allergic reactions heighten the autoimmune response.

Herbs, under the guidance of a herbalist or naturopath, are also known (and approved by the German Commission E) to reduce thyroid hormone synthesis. They are usually prescribed as tonics including one or more of the following ingredients: Lycopus virginicus (bugleweed), Melissa (lemon balm), Leonurus cardica (motherwort) and Lithospermum.

A number of homeopathic preparations have been successfully used in Graves' disease. Again, they must be used under the guidance of a naturopath. Homeopathic preparations used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism include kelpsan, coffea, pulsatilla, thyroidinum, and natrum muriaticum.

One of the earliest substances used in the treatment of Graves' disease is strong solution of iodine (Lugol's solution, saturated solution of potassium iodide or SSKI). For years it was the only method available. Although iodine exacerbates symptoms of hyperthyroidism, at extremely high doses it inhibits thyroid hormone production and thyroid hormone's release from the thyroid gland. However, the major effects tend to wane after several weeks and a careful dosage plan must be used. Many naturopaths still use strong iodine and many patients have used and are still using strong iodine successfully, some on an as needed basis.

Ayurvedic medicine, craniosacral therapy and acupuncture have also been used successfully.
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searching the internet for more information and found a website for clinical trials for graves disease if you are interested
i will search for a program that will pay for your expenses
Lisa Marie

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ Report It

contact this site it has information on alternative treatments will also pay for therapy if you join clinical trials all free

http://nccam.nih.gov/news/cams... Report It

I know of a great herbal treatment that will help you get over the disease. Completely. The link is inserted below.

I know that the treatment is called "Heart" but all of the products in this treatment are used for High Blood Pressure "Hypertension".

Contact them if you have any questions.

I used to have graves diesase and it somehow "dissapeared" after moving away from home to arizona.

I went to college, had hardly any stress, went swimming and sunbathed like almost everyday. fixed my own homemade meals and ate veggies. I was obbsessed with raw green peppers I remember... it went away at the most in a years time but I didn't really pay attention though...and make sure you get iron.

I think it could have been the sun and swimming alot anlong with a stress free environment. along with the veggies.

when I had graves disease, I was VERY stressed.

I haven't had graves for about 6 years since