Low Thyroid


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The thyroid gland directs many of the body’s processes including growth, metabolism, and development.(1) An underactive thyroid, called hypothyroidism, does not produce enough hormones. Hypothyroidism slows down your metabolism.(2) Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, sensitivity to cold, muscle or joint pain, and depression.(2) Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs.(3) Symptoms vary, but include: nervousness, fatigue, erratic heartbeat, and mood swings.(3) 

If you are experiencing symptoms of low thyroid, try these natural strategies to support thyroid health.
Core Chiropractic

Core Chiropractic

  • See a chiropractor regularly. Often, chiropractors are the first healthcare practitioner to notice you might have a thyroid disorder because, unlike other physicians, chiropractors focus on the health of your spine, and take diagnostic imaging that may identify an enlarged thyroid.(4)

  • Keep your visits in order to help manage your joint and muscle pain that can be symptoms of hypothyroidism.(5) Your chiropractor will create an individualized health plan and frequency of visits.

Nutrition

Nutrition

  • Avoid high-sugar foods and refined carbohydrates, like whole grain crackers, pasta, and white bread. High-sugardiets may impair the thyroid’s response to leptin, which helps regulate metabolism.(6,7)

  • Replace damaged fats and oils, such as vegetable oils, hydrogenated oils, and trans fats, with omega-3 fatty acidsfrom cold-water, wild-caught fish, grass-fed meats, and walnuts, and other healthy fats including extra-virgin coconut and olive oils.(8,9,10) Bad fats appear to significantly alter thyroid function and omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and can protect against the cognitive decline that can occur with a low thyroid.(8,9,10)

  • Eat foods rich in selenium; it is a key mineral in the conversion of inactive thyroxine (T4) to the active thyroid hormone, triiodothyronine (T3).(11) Good selenium sources include Brazil nuts, wild-caught fish, and shiitake mushrooms.

  • Consume at least 150 mcg per day of iodine a day.(12) Iodine is found in fish, dairy, and kelp, but consider taking a nutraceutical, like a multivitamin with iodine.(12) Iodine is another key mineral needed to create thyroid hormone.(11,12)

  • Drink at least 8 glasses of clean, filtered water daily. Studies show contaminants in unfiltered water, such as fluoride, can adversely impact the thyroid.(13)

Mindset

Mindset

  • Minimize stress. Chronic stress may lead to a stress response sometimes called, “fight-or-flight,” and inhibits thyroidfunction.(14)

  • Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night.(15) Your sleep cycle is tied to the release of your thyroid hormones. Sleep deprivationcan inhibit your thyroid function.(16)

  • Do what helps you relax to lower stress levels and improve sleep, which will help keep your thyroid hormonesbalanced.(17) Meditate, do yoga, or talk a walk.

Oxygen and Exercise

Oxygen & Exercise

  • Perform physical activity on a daily basis.(18) Aim for one hour.(18) Physical activity can increase your thyroid hormone levels.(18)

  • Don’t overtrain – or workout too much. Exercise, without proper rest, causes undue stress on your body and can lead to thyroid disorders.(19)

    Please consult with your healthcare practitioner before starting any exercise program.

Minimize Toxins

Minimize Toxins

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol. Smoking appears to reduce thyroid stimulating hormone and increase risk of thyroiddisease; alcohol can have a toxic effect on the thyroid and impairs the thyroid hormone response.(20,21)

  • Use only toxin-free beauty and cleaning products. Many environmental toxins and medications can disrupt therelease of thyroid hormones and impact thyroid function. A few of these, called endocrine disruptors, include: polychlorinated biphenyl, dioxins, phthalates, and some diuretics and anti-anxiety medications.(22,23)

Minimize Toxins

Tests

  • If you have any concerns about your thyroid hormone levels, please consult with your healthcare practitioner about performing the proper blood tests.

Minimize Toxins

Nutrient Support*

Talk to your healthcare practitioner about including these and/or any other nutraceuticals in your dietary practices.

Thyroid Health Nutraceutical Recommendations

Nutraceutical

Thyroid +

Adrenal Revive

Max Greens

Instructions for Use

2 capsules with food daily

3 capsules daily with food

1 serving (scoop) daily

Daily Essentials for Men or Women

Contains

Two (2) capsules of Multivitamin (Men's or Women's)

One (1) capsule of Vitamin D3 + Probiotics

One (1) capsule of B-Complex with Delayed Release

Two (2) softgels of Optimal Omega

Two (2) capsules of Magnesium Glycinate

Instructions for Use



One packet daily with a meal.



Low Thyroid Bundle

Daily Essentials for Men or Women

Never modify any medications or other medical advice without your healthcare practitioner’s support.

*For optimal results, we recommend you perform a metabolic analysis profile test, which tests for key biomarkers that identify nutritional deficiencies, toxicities, bacterial overgrowth, and drug effects. Talk with your MaxLiving Chiropractor about the Metabolix Program to get tested and be able to obtain a more customized health plan.

References

1. PubMed Health. How does the thyroid gland work? PubMed Health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0072572/. Updated April 19, 2018. Accessed April 25, 2019. 

2. Mayo Clinic. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20350284 . Updated December 4, 2018. Accessed April 25, 2019. 

3. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hyperthyroidism. Updated August 2016. Accessed April 25, 2019. 

4. Shomon M. The Role of Chiropractors in Thyroid Management: A Q and A with Chiropractor Dr. Datis Kharrazian. Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-role-of-chiropractors-in-thyroid-management-3232761. Updated January 22, 2019. Accessed April 25, 2019. 

5. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Hashimoto’s Disease. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hashimotos-disease. Updated September 2017. Accessed April 25, 2019. 

6. Bursaća BN, Vasiljevića AD, Nestorović NM. High-fructose diet leads to visceral adiposity and hypothalamic leptin resistance in male rats — do glucocorticoids play a role? J Nutr Biochem. 2014;25(4):446-55. 

7. Flier JS, Harris M, Hollenberg AN. Leptin, nutrition, and the thyroid: the why, the wherefore, and the wiring. J Clin Invest. 2000;105(7):859-861. 

8. Parra D, Ramel A, Bandarra N, Kiely M, Martínez JA, Thorsdottir I. A diet rich in long chain omega-3 fatty acids modulates satiety in overweight and obese volunteers during weight loss. Appetite. 2008;51(3):676-80. 

9. Eman, A., Gomaa, A., & Sayed, M. (2014). “The effect of omega-3 on cognition in hypothyroid adult male rats.” Acta Physiologica Hungarica, 101(3), 362-376. 

10. Shao et al. (2014). “Dietary high-fat lard intake induces thyroid dysfunction and abnormal morphology in rats.” Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 35(11), 1411–1420. 

11. Arthur JR. Beckett G. Thyroid function, Br Med Bull. 1999;55(3):658–68. 

12. American Thyroid Association. Iodine Deficiency. American Thyroid Association. https://www.thyroid.org/iodine-deficiency. Accessed April 25, 2019. 

13. Kheradpisheh et al. Impact of Drinking Water Fluoride on Human Thyroid Hormones: A Case- Control Study. Sci Rep, 2018;8:2674. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20696-4. Accessed April 25, 2019. 

14. Goldstein DS. Adrenal responses to stress. Cell Mol Neurobiol. 2010;30(8):1433–1440. 

15. National Sleep Foundation. How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?. National Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/excessivesleepiness/content/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need-0. Accessed January 9, 2019. 

16. Gary KA, Winokur A, Douglas SD, Kapoor S, Zaugg L, Dinges DF. Total sleep deprivation and the thyroid axis: effects of sleep and waking activity. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1996;67(6):513-9. 

17. Dunlop J. Meditation, Stress Relief, and Well-Being. Radiol Technol. 2015;86(5):535-55. 

18. Bansal A, Kaushik A, Singh C M, Sharma V, Singh H. The effect of regular physical exercise on the thyroid function of treated hypothyroid patients: An interventional study at a tertiary care center in Bastar region of India. Arch Med Health Sci. 2015;3:244-6. 

19. Kreher JB. Diagnosis and prevention of overtraining syndrome: an opinion on education strategies. Open Access J Sports Med. 2016;7:115–122. 

20. Sawicka-Gutaj N. Influence of cigarette smoking on thyroid gland — an update. Endokrynologia Polska. 2014;65(1):54-62. 

21. Hegedüs L, Rasmussen N, Ravn V, et al. Independent effects of liver disease and chronic alcoholism on thyroid function and size: The possibility of a toxic effect of alcohol on the thyroid gland. Metab. 1988;37(3)229-233. 

22. Lyn P. Thyroid Disruption: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications in Human Health. Altern Med. 2009;14(4):326-46.23. Sarne D. Effects of the Environment, Chemicals and Drugs on Thyroid Function. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Boyce A, et al., eds. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth, MA: MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-.

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