Hypothyroidism!!!????? just diagnosed?

I just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and was wondering what foods to eat, avoid, be active?.......what could i do to help my condition. I realize I have to take meds...prolly forever and that there isnt a cure. im 23, and 5ft 1...weigh about 113. **I would appreciate only answers founded on truths please. i need some advice and medical facts. thanks

HI Jamlynee

Here are some ideas to heal the issue.

Cause: 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.

Sulfa 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.


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Natural Cures

Diet: 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.

Herbs: 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.

Homeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function.


Lifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.

Nutritional 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.

Best of health to you

My wife had hyperthyroidism and then had it nuked with radioactive iodine. That was 4 years ago.

Avoid high iodine foods like 2 bushels of crabs, 4 pounds of shrimp and seaweed all in one sitting.

The amount of iodine that would cause your thyroid going nuts is pretty large. You'll have to watch what you eat and be healthy. Don't eat large amounts of junk food.

As long as you're on the medications, just live an active and healthy lifestyle. Avoid lots of sweets, binge drinking and smoking 3 packs a day.

It's not a death sentence or diabetes or cancer. It's just something you'll have to live with each day.

Everyone's needs are different.
Your thyroid gland isn't producing enough hormones.
This is corrected with medication.
Actually, it is pretty simple to treat and may correct itself in time.
Mine did.

Most people just take their thyroid medication and do fine. It is possible you may get to stop taking it, but more than likely it will be for the rest of your life. I don't think there are any big do's or don'ts. Weight gain is probably the biggest complaint and once you gain it is very hard to loose with the slower metabolism. About.com has some great thyroid info and newsletters you can sign up for.