Hyperthyroidism

While stress is an important factor in hyperthyroidism, it’s not the only one: the autoimmune system can also come into play by producing antibodies that work against the thyroid. Slow-onset food allergies can also contribute to hyperthyroidism.

They are often difficult to screen for, so the only way to potentially improve the situation is to avoid highly allergenic foods for at least a month. The most common culprits are dairy products, wheat, chocolate, coffee, tea and alcohol.

While some people react to cigarette smoke, others are hypersensitive to the mercury contained in dental amalgam (fillings).

Women are the most likely to encounter hyperthyroidism, with many cases of the condition arising during periods of change, such as adolescence, pregnancy and menopause.

• Nervousness
• Trembling
• Insomnia
• Heart palpitations
• Excessive sweating
• Increased appetite
• Weight loss
• Changes in the menstrual cycle
• Prominently bulbous eyes
• Diarrhea

The following food help with a healthy thyroid: 

• Fresh whole foods: Avoid the empty calories provided by refined foods, as proper absorption of nutrients is affected by the body’s metabolic rate
• Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, rutabaga
• Green foods
• Peaches and pears
• Spinach
• Raw fruits and vegetables

Avoid

• Iodized salt
• Soy
• Stimulants, such as coffee, tea and soft drinks

Avena sativa, better known as the common oat, works like a tranquilizer for the thyroid. In order for the thyroid to calm down, it needs to be nourished with a daily dose of iodine. But be careful not to overdo it, or else you’ll end up with the opposite result. 

A.Vogel’s Stinging Nettle is also advised in cases of hyperthyroidism, due to the product’s action on calcium metabolism. Evening primrose oil (500 mg, 3 times daily) contains essential fatty acids that can help reduce the inflammatory processes caused by certain autoimmune disorders.