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Hypothyroidism Recommendations
It is estimated that between 30 and 50 million Americans have hypothyroidism, and many don’t
even know it. Women are more affected than men. The classic symptoms are weight gain,
fatigue, thinning hair, cold hand and feet, dry skin, constipation, and brain fog. Less obvious
symptoms include high cholesterol, infertility, heavy periods, puffy eyelids/fluid retention, and
heart palpitations.
Your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, regulates nearly all your metabolic
processes. Thyroid hormones impact brain function/cognition, female hormone balance, fertility,
GI function, body temperature, cardiovascular function, and lipid/cholesterol
metabolism. Thyroid hormones regulate other hormones including insulin, cortisol, estrogen,
progesterone, and testosterone.
Primary hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid doesn’t produce enough thyroid
hormone to meet the body’s needs, and everything slows down, which is why you may initially
notice weight gain, fatigue, and constipation. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause
of hypothyroidism: over 90 percent of underfunctioning thyroid cases are due to Hashimoto’s, an
autoimmune disease where the body attacks the thyroid gland, causing inflammation and
rendering it unable to produce enough thyroid hormone. Hashimoto’s is more complex than
primary hypothyroid because it is autoimmune in nature, so the overactive immune system must
be addressed.
"Nutritional deficiencies (for example, zinc, vitamin A, selenium and iron) and a toxic
overload are thought to be the main factors involved in the onset of hypothyroidism." Primary
hypothyroid can also be due to family history, iodine deficiency, or previous treatment with
radioactive iodine.
The most common conventional treatment for hypothyroidism is synthetic thyroid hormone
replacement such as synthroid, which provides T4, one of your 2 main thyroid hormones.
Natural thyroid replacement such as Armour or Nature-throid provides both active thyroid
hormones, T4 and T3.
Spiritual Implications
However, self-hatred, self-rejection and guilt, fear, anxiety and stress can be the some of the
primary causes of Hypothyroidism as well. The beginning of all healing of spiritually rooted
disease is:
1. reconciliation with Yah and His Love, receiving His Love, reconciliation with Him as
your Father, and making your peace with Him.
2. reconciliation of you with yourself
3. and reconciliation of you and others.
This requires forgiveness above all things of yourself, others and Yahuah (when you feel he has
not treated you right.- which, of course, is never true but sometimes we think it is.)
Col 3:12, “Therefore, as chosen ones of Elohim, set-apart and beloved, put on compassion,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, patience, 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving
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each other if anyone has a complaint against another, indeed, as Messiah forgave you so also
should you. 14 But above all these put on love, which is a bond of the perfection.”
It is not always possible to be reconciled to others so do the best you can. Reconciliation means
to be mutually changed. That means to be able to be reconciled requires 2 parties agreeing to
change in order for peace to ensue. If one party refuses to change or accept you then all you can
do is be reconciled to Yah and yourself and know you did the best you could to be reconciled to
the other party.
9 R’s to Freedom
1. Recognize (what you have or have not done) Heb 10:32, “But remember the former days,
when, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings.”
2. Responsibility (take responsibility for what you recognize) Jas 4:17, “To him, then, who
knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is wrongdoing.”
3. Repent (turn around and go in the other direction with what you now recognize) Rom 2:4,
“Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, and tolerance, and patience, not knowing that the
kindness of Elohim leads you to change your mind and turn around?”
4. Renounce (make what you recognize your enemy and renounce it) Tit 2:12, “instructing us to
renounce wickedness and worldly lusts, and to live sensibly, righteously, and reverently in the
present age,” This is where you must start to renew your mind and not receive the lies of the
enemy.
5. Remove it (continue to remove it from your mind by verbally speaking to it) 2Co 10:5,
“overthrowing reasonings and every high matter that exalts itself against the knowledge of
Elohim, taking captive every thought to make it obedient to the Messiah,”
6. Resist (when it tries to come back, resist it after yielding to Yah) Jas 4:7, “So then subject
yourselves to Elohim. Resist the adversary and he shall flee from you.”
7. Rejoice (give Yah thanks for setting you free) 2Co 13:11, “For the rest, brothers, rejoice. Be
made perfect, b e encouraged, be of one mind, live in peace. And the Elohim of love and peace
shall be with you”
8. Replace (Replace the negative words you have been cursing yourself and others, with positive
words that proclaim the promises of Yah that apply to you.)
9. Restore (help someone else get free) 2Co 5:19, “that is, that Elohim was in Messiah restoring
the world to favour unto Himself, not reckoning their trespasses to them, and has committed
to us the word of restoration to favour.”
Doctors can diagnose a problem that you might have but they are not equipped to deal with
incurable diseases because:
1. 80% of diseases are psychosomatic and spiritually rooted.
2. Doctors have not been trained concerning the roots of disease.
3. Doctors don’t understand the connection between sin and disease.
4. God did not set up doctors to bypass the penalty of the curse with disease management
and drugs.
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Keep up a positive attitude. Though being happy won't cure your thyroid naturally, having a
good attitude will make your body open to good healing and expectant faith in Yah’s healing. It
will also make you feel less upset about your situation.
After you have begun dealing with the spiritual/mental side of Hypothyroidism, the next thing to
work on is food related problems. In a way this is also a spiritual problem called disobedience.
The Scriptures clearly tell us what Yah gave us to eat in Genesis 1:29-31. Raw vegetables, fruit,
nuts and seeds. That’s the simple answer. However, there is much research on what has helped
Hypothyroidism and I will include that as well.
You can support your thyroid with healing foods that provide nutrients to boost thyroid
function. Include as many of these foods as you can on a daily basis to boost thyroid function
and to provide your body with the raw materials it needs to make thyroid hormones. Food is
medicine
Foods to Heal Hypothyroid
1. The first item that I have found that has been known to cause a thyroid disease to go into
remission is Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. You can find this at any health foods store or natural
foods market. Make sure you buy the un-hydrogenated kind. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil has been
known to support and bring health to the thyroid gland, both for under and over active thyroid
patients. As a medium chain fatty acid, it is burned quickly for energy and therefore boosts
metabolism. Studies confirm it enhances weight loss. It’s also a plant based saturated fat that
your body needs to build hormones. You can spread it on toast or a rice cake just like butter, and
it has a wonderful coconutty flavor.
2. The next product I have found that has been known to heal thyroid is Fulvic Acid. (not to be
confused with Folic Acid). Fulvic Acid can be found in tincture form and is the most immune
boosting compound known. You can put it into tea or juice, and it is tasteless and easy to use.
Fulvic Acid has been known to heal the thyroid gland and to shrink and even eliminate thyroid
nodules.
3. Did you know that 20 percent of thyroid function depends on a sufficient supply of healthy
gut bacteria? That’s why you need a daily supply of probiotic foods. The best bang from your
buck comes from raw kraut, kimchi and cultured veggies. They are most often made with raw
cabbage, which can suppress thyroid function if eaten raw, though I have read conflicting
accounts as to whether the fermentation process deactivates the goitrogenic properties. You can
make the kraut with liver cleansing raw beets and carrots or turnips or anything that appeals to
you. Also include probiotic beverages like kvass and Kombucha Tea, especially for people that
suffer from an autoimmune type of thyroid disease. Particularly good for Hashimoto's patients,
Kombucha Tea has been known to increase health and wellness and balance the thyroid.
4. Just 5 Brazil nuts provide you with the daily recommended amount of selenium, an important
antioxidant that’s essential for the conversion of T4 to T3 hormone (the active form of thyroid
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hormone your body needs). Selenium has also been shown to reduce the inflammation that’s
present with Hashimoto’s.
5. Turmeric is a great source of antioxidants and inflammation decreaser. This super root has
incredible medicinal properties: it quells inflammation, reduces tumor growth, and aids in liver
detox. A happy liver is crucial for proper thyroid hormone conversion. How to use turmeric?
Make a tea! It’s easy: Just combine 1/2 tsp ground turmeric with the juice of a lemon in a mug.
Cover with hot water, stir, then add honey and cayenne to taste.
6. Wild salmon (and any deep sea wild fatty fish), sardines: salmon and sardines pack a
double punch: they are good sources of the protein needed to transport thyroid hormone to all
your cells, AND they are rich in the anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids that quell the
inflammation that accompanies Hashimoto’s. Choose wild only though. You should avoid
farmed fish at all costs.
7. The next thyroid-boosting treasure from the ocean is sea vegetables. Wakame, nori, kombu
and dulse are some of the best sources for the trace minerals that are so lacking from our diets
today. These minerals are needed for ever enzymatic reaction in the body. Sea veggies are also
the riches sources of iodine that can be a contributing factor to hypothyroidism. Irish moss and
kelp boost the metabolism, improve blood flow and increase the productivity of the thyroid
gland. My favorite ways to use sea veggies is in stews, sprinkled on salads or root vegetables, or
as a quick snack, like Nori roll-ups. (Check out Debi’s Yahsom, Rawsom Uncookbook 2, free
ebook on www.LivingWellWithLiving Foods.org)
8. Fermented cod liver oil is another popular superfood that offers both beneficial fatty acids
AND immune boosting vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is hugely implicated in autoimmune
disorders. In addition, vitamin D must to be present at sufficient levels in the cell in order for the
thyroid hormone to work on a cellular level.
9. Beets are also a must eat/drink to reverse Hypothyroidis. They are a great blood and liver
detoxer. And we learned above the importance of a happy and well functioning liver for thyroid
hormone conversion. Beets are a rich source of betaine, which strengthens and protects liver
cells and bile ducts
10. Pumpkin Seeds are a good source of zinc also nuts and spinach. Without the presence of
zinc, the thyroid gland cannot transform the inactive hormone T4 into the active hormone T3.
11. Foods that are rich in Vitamin A such as carrots and eggs are a must for sufferers of
Hypothyroidism.
12. Black walnuts that contain iodine to stimulate the thyroid.
13. Blueberries and strawberries-Several authors specifically recommend blueberries and
strawberries to enhance the thyroid. Eating them makes me feel better, but maybe that's just
because I love them!
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14. Radishes- "Encyclopedia of Healing Juices," by John Heinerman, swears that radishes are
the most beneficial vegetable to regulate the thyroid. John Heimerman is a medical
anthropologist who has researched the medicinal use of foods and herbs around the world. Try
this alone and see if you feel better. If not, stop.
Things to Avoid
1. Avoid all processed vegetable oils (canola, soy/corn/cottonseed, grapeseed, safflower,
sunflower, etc) and stick to butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and animal fats.
2. IODINE may worsen autoimmune conditions. Iodine rich foods can help hypothyroidism
NOT caused by autoimmune illness
3. Avoid refined foods, saturated fats, sugar, white flour and white rice.
4. Avoid certain fruits and vegetables that can diminish the thyroid's production of thyroxin such
as broccoli, cabbage, peaches and pears.
RECIPES
Dr. Norman Walker, M.D., in his book, Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices, recommends the
following juice combinations as being therapeutic for thyroid problems:
1. 2 pints daily - carrot, celery, parsley and spinach juice with 1/4 tsp of powered kelp or
dulce;
2. 1 pint daily - carrot and spinach juice;
3. 1 pint daily - straight carrot juice;
4. 1 pint daily - carrot, beet and cucumber juice.
Dr. Walker recommends up to 5 pints of juice daily for optimum results, and states that a
minimum of one pint of fresh, raw vegetable juice daily is required to make a noticeable
difference in a person's health.
A "soothing nightcap" made of the juice of 1 lb. of carrots, 1 organic apple (with skin), and 2
stalks of celery. It is delicious and is a great sleep aid.
Goji Grapefruit Parsley Smoothie
by Magdalena
This breakfast is packed with what your body and your thyroid need to have an energetic and
blood-balancing start of the day.
What’s in goji berries (based on 50 grams):
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Iron. Wolfberries have 4.5 mg iron per 50 grams (50% DRI).
Selenium. 50 grams of dried wolfberries contain 25 micrograms (50% DRI). Selenium is one of
the key minerals most thyroid patients are deficient in and it’s much needed in the conversion
of T4 to T3 hormone. Selenium should be a big part of your thyroid diet.
Vitamin C. Vitamin C content in 50 grams of dried wolfberries has a wide range (from different
sources) from 15 mg per 50 grams to as high as 75 mg per 50 grams (respectively, 16% and 82%
DRI).
Riboflavin (vitamin B2). At 1.3 mg, 50 grams of dried wolfberries provide 50% of DRI.
They are also a good source of calcium, potassium and zinc.
I’m also using grapefruit to add some zest and parsley which will add to support your liver
detoxification for optimal thyroid nutrition. Remember that a clean liver is key in your thyroid
diet.
It’s best to soak the goji berries at least 2 hours or simply leave them overnight to soak so they
are just ready for breakfast. Do not throw away the soaking water but rather use it in your
smoothie.
Prep time: 7 min and 2-hour soaking of the dry goji berries
Making time: 1 min
Serves: 1
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Handful of dry goji berries that have been soaked
1/2 grapefruit
Handful of fresh parsley
Handful of hemp seeds
1.5 tbsps of ground flax seed (flax seed meal)
1 tbsp of milk thistle
Handful of almonds, pecans or walnuts
1 cup of filtered water
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Soak the goji berries for or least 2 hours or overnight.
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend till either very smooth or somewhat smooth if you like chunks in your smoothie.
Touch your heart and tell it you love it.
Handy Chart for Juices, Herbs to drink for Hypothyroidism
Highlighted foods are especially good as juice or teas for Hypothyroidism.
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Hypothyroidism
Essential nutrients are in bold
Vegetable Juice
Green peppers
Parsley
Seaweeds
Sprouts
Watercress
Alfalfa
All leafy greens
Beet tops
Carrots
Celery
Fruit Juice
Grapefruit
Grapes
Pineapple
Apples
Apricots
Cranberry
Herbs
Alfalfa
Bayberry
Black cohosh
Ginko biloba
Golden seal
All processed and refined foods
Antihistamines
Chlorine
Kelp
Licorice
Primrose oil
Rose hips
Rosemary
Avoid
Faucet water (they recommend steam distilled
water)
Fluoride
Iodine
Sulfa drugs
Considerations and Precautions
Consume the following in moderation because they may suppress the thyroid function: Brussels
sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, kale, mustard greens, spinach, peaches and pears.
Do not take golden seal for long periods, and avoid entirely if abdominal pain is present.
A deficiency of essential fatty acids causes an imbalance in the thyroid function.
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