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Blue Blocker Glasses
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 11/25/2025 558 posts
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I don't know if anyone is following Dr. Kruse, with regard to the dangers of blue light but, if you are and if you noticed a difference wearing the glasses, I have something else you might want to try -
It doesn't have to be perfect to notice a difference. Basically, before shelling out big bucks for some fancy sunglasses, just get some cheap, amber safety glasses and use those. You'll notice changes right away BUT - And this is the other thing you'll want to try - I took mine glasses off and put them around my neck to block the over-abundant blue light from beating on my thyroid and wow!
I won't go into all of what I've been up to in my explorations these past few months as I've been focused on herbs and only saw my first Dr. Kruse interview a couple of days ago but the blue light issue is so intense, it's a "right now" event - a happening that's happening right now, through your eyes and your skin, where it's beating up on your over-exposed, "close to the surface" thyroid, right this minute - so there's an immediate effect. Like palming the eyes reduce stress, light effects things in real time. Palming has its effect because it blocks light - including the dastardly blue light - and I've only had my glasses around my neck for about a half hour and am experiencing a significant boost of energy. Even more than wearing them normally, for the eyes.
I don't know if I have an undetected issue with my thyroid or what it is but I'm experiencing a measurable difference, even without any fancy equipment to actually measure what's going on.
I've experienced some unexpected and unmistakable changes and adjustments in my eyes and vision from wearing them normally but this is even more so. And this is with regular, cheap amber safety glasses so I'm guessing that even haphazardly blocking SOME blue light will have an effect on those who are over-exposed - as nearly everyone must be, given the use of phones, computers, night-time and/or all day and often even sleep-time LED light exposure.
As Dr. Kruse says, this is big and far more important than what one eats or how much vitamins, minerals and exercise one gets. This is SUPER big science that's happening right now and looking at these things that have never been looked at, physiologically, before - and when I say "SUPER" big, I mean big, as in "BIG", with a cape, big. Particularly when it comes to vision, aging and, apparently, weight-loss. Which I can't report on having only come upon this "not quite new" information in just the past couple of days.
So, for those who enjoy such things, get your scientific reference books, glossaries and dictionaries out and look into it - for those who enjoy such explorations. I promise, you won't be disappointed.
Cholesterol
Posted by Art (California) on 07/19/2025 2770 posts
Hi Lawrence,
I'm not sure that all algae will offer those two benefits of lowering high cholesterol and improving thyroid function, but some of the darker algae such as blue green algae can. Spirulina would be considered a form of blue green algae. Brown algae, such as kelp may offer similar benefits.
Blue green algae can lower cholesterol as discussed in this meta analysis here :
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464624004638
Here are some relevant quotes from the meta analysis of multiple studies :
' This systematic review and meta-analysis included 77 RCTs with 3686 participants.
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Algae supplementation significantly reduced TG, TC, and LDL levels in adults. - Diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased with algae supplementation.
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These findings suggest that algae supplementation can improve cardiovascular health markers. ' Further, blue green algae can also improve thyroid function do to its iodine content as well as the amino acid tyrosine, other beneficial nutrients and it has the potential to offer benefits toward thyroid function as discussed here :
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/spirulina-based-dietary-supplement
Here is a relevant quote from the link :
' A nutritional supplement composed of the blue-green microalgae spirulina. Spirulina is high in protein and contains significant amounts of calcium, niacin, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin E, iodine, iron, beta-carotene, phycocyanin and chlorophyll. The spirulina dietary supplement may affect the cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems and may improve diabetes and high cholesterol. In addition, spirulina contains antioxidants and may protect against cellular DNA damage by reactive oxygen species (ROS). As spirulina has a high concentration of iodine and contains the amino acid tyrosine, it may improve thyroid function, and ameliorate the size of benign thyroid nodules. '
Art
Cholesterol
Posted by Lawrence (California) on 07/18/2025
How does the Algae help?
Thyroid Disease and Virus Connection
Posted by Zander (Anytown, USA) on 09/18/2024
Just wanted to add that stress if often cited as a factor which preceded the development of autoimmune thyroid disease. Well, what do we know stress does to the immune system? It weakens it, right? That's the opportune time for a latent, hidden virus to remerge.
It's been said that a person with sufficient levels of vitamin D cannot develop an "autoimmune" disease. That's worth keeping in mind, although if the virus model of thyroid disease is correct, the vitamin D is keeping the immune system strong so that a virus is not able to remerge and proliferate.
Thyroid Disease and Virus Connection
Posted by Zander (Anytown USA) on 09/15/2024
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Thyroid Disease - a Virus? Hashimoto's Graves Thyroiditis Autoimmune
Both conventional and functional medicine practitioners will agree: a virus can "trigger" auto-immune and thyroid diseases:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654877/
Lymphocytic infiltration of the thyroid, as seen in the proliferation of thyroid anti-bodies, is happening because there is an infection present.
Functional and conventional medicine practitioners promote the theory that one's immune system has subsequently become "confused" and is launching an attack upon one's own organs and tissues. This occurs because of "molecular mimicry" where the immune system is mistaking one's healthy tissue for virus, they claim.
But what if the virus itself is producing the disease state?
What if one's immune system is not "confused" but acutely aware of where this virus has hidden in the body? And this hiding of a virus in the body can last a very long time. Here's an example of Covid being the culprit, the hidden virus, which has led to secondary conditions in the long-term aftermath:
https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240308/covid-virus-can-remain-body-over-year
What if treating the virus itself is the winning strategy to cure even so-called "auto-immune" thyroid disease?
What if one's immune system is NOT "confused?"
Well, if these premises are correct, then one would need to look at the characteristics of the suspected virus still present whether by malingering or re-activation* in the body.
The two most common such would arguably be Covid and Epstein-Barr.
What do these viruses look like, at a molecular level?
Well, they are "spiky" - they have points like a "crown."
And guess what gums up the spikes on viruses so they can no longer proliferate? Ivermectin
In my case only a micro-dose of Ivermectin every other night stopped my trembling upon awakening that was attributed to Hashitoxicosis and Hashimoto's, initially. A functional medicine doctor put me on the path to the viral connection in regard to these tremors upon awakening. The Medical Medium put me on the path to look at the viral connection to thyroid diseases.
I'm currently having success - and by that I mean symptom free - with 3 mg Ivermectin every other night. Ivermectin remains in the body for 18 hours so I thought I'd try this every other night interval.
I'm afraid that by missing this viral connection people have suffered needlessly, been treated erroneously and been taught to believe their own body is working against them. In my view, that is NOT what is happening.
Functional medicine practitioners will provide elaborate diet restrictions and conventional medicine practitioners will provide thyroid hormone and/or beta blockers to mask the effects of the high octane thyroid hormone in the blood (the latter in cases of hashitoxicosis and/or Grave's.) But claim these thyroid conditions are nearly always incurable and can only "go into remission" - maybe. But both of these approaches are only treating symptoms if the virus model is correct.
Treat the virus. Cure the disease?
It's working for me.
*in my case and also in the case of one of the most well-known functional medicine doctors for thyroid, the onset of the thyroid disease state occurred right after performing a liver cleanse. Was the liver working as a sort of "virus vault" where it had safely isolated such? But then released it in due course of the "cleanse?"
Sea Kelp
Posted by Teresa (Mn) on 10/23/2023
Thank You for sharing this as I have been taking Synthroid for thyroid since March of 1999 and they just changed my dose and my headaches have finally been manageable.
Sea Kelp
Posted by Rita (New Jersey ) on 10/21/2023
@Carmel,
I am experiencing painful headaches from taking Synthoid medication. Even regulating its dose from 25mcg to 112mcg caused headaches. So, thank you for your honesty because before I read your review, I thought I was going crazy. No one (including my endocrinologist) believed me when I told her about my headaches.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Adrienne (ID) on 09/01/2023
Yes!! Earth Clinic is great! When I tell people about Earth Clinic I always refer to it as my favorite website, which it is!! Yay!!
DMSO, Coconut Oil
Posted by Gary (Kitchener On) on 06/21/2023
Hi Zander
I have extreme faith in Frankincense Oil, You should rub morning and night, also take a drop or 2 internally.
It has never let me down in killing tumors. It can fix what needs fixing..
God Bless
Gary
DMSO, Coconut Oil
Posted by Zander (Anytown, USA) on 06/20/2023
DMSO in Coconut Oil Topically Applied to Swollen Thyroid - Walnut Oil Optional
I cannot find any precedent for topical DMSO on a slightly swollen thyroid gland. I have what I suspect is self-limiting, sub acute thyroiditis with some now visible swelling of the thyroid on one side, preceded by two months of a roller coaster ride from hell of rapid heart rater, insomnia, loss of appetite, tremors....all the "too much thyroid production is going on" and this high octane misery is running though you system, symptoms.
I have no insurance and have not been able to get to an endocrinologist at all.
No one will help me, so I'll have to help myself. First, I've taken all recommended supplements: selenium, rhodiola, motherwort, molybdenum, black seed oil, etc. Most things help somewhat or for a while, but the terrible hyper heart racing and all persist.
So I got to thinking...I am very familiar with DMSO. Basically, getting sulfur (the /S/ in DMSO) into the cells anywhere is like a tonic to them and with this help, they may well return to their optimal functioning. And coconut oil is recommended for hyperthyroid conditions, be they self-limiting as I hope this current thyroiditis is, or more long-standing such as Grave's Disease. Walnut oil, topically applied, is part of the traditional Ayurvedic treatment for thyroid.
I have had no pain and no visible swelling of the thyroid, but I can now feel the swollen area. I have been applying walnut oil, nightly since I suspected this was a hyper thyroid issue of some sort (two months + ago). Once I applied the DMSO and coconut today, I can feel the gland "tingling" ever so slightly - almost imperceptibly. Is this good? I have the feeling that it is. I'm going to continue with this experiment upon myself because, really, I have no access to modern healthcare approaches to my condition and they all seem to be subpar ones at best, anyway.
I will update this post with results. I am going to proceed with a single, daily application until symptoms (hopefully) improve. That will mean:
- no more "hyper" symptoms
- swelling has gone down to nothing
There is also a tradition of taking pure walnut oil, 1 teaspoon, 3x a day, an hour before meals. I may try this as well.
In before it's asked: "How much coconut oil and DMSO?" About 1/3 cup coconut oil and 10 drops of the purest, glass-bottled, food-grade DMSO
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Adrienne (Idaho) on 02/16/2023
Ha, I just read this while looking for low thyroid suggestions. I said I would update and apparently forgot for several years...probably my low thyroid. :-) Well, what I'm doing now is Armour thyroid which seems to have no side effects. Yay! But, my doctor started me on only 15 mgs, she's cautious, and is gradually increasing the amount. I'm up to 45 and still have to keep the kitchen at 75 degrees, and often have cold hands. However, I read online in more than one place that we can take Armour under the tongue so it bypasses the stomach. I've been doing it that way, and we'll see. I tried calling the Armour company about doing their thyroid sublingually, but they didn't know. The lady said I'd have to ask my doctor...who's really a nurse practitioner which I have come to prefer. One more thing, I now have pancreatic insufficiency which can be caused by low thyroid! So, I'm getting serious about taking my thyroid supplements, bladderwrack, guggul, tyrosine, etc.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Barbara (Idaho) on 01/10/2023
How did you use the hydrogen peroxide to help your thyroid?
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Cathy (OH) on 01/09/2023
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35% food grade Hydrogen peroxide
I used this product for about two years, and I had thyroid problems, but after taking this my thyroid was fine, and I was off medication for it. My doctor was really surprised because he said no one gets off thyroid medication.
Medications
Posted by Diana M. (TX) on 07/24/2022
Please fix your gut. I have had Hashimotos for 20 years and only recently discovered Garden of Life HSO Probioics in supplement form to repair my guy. I also QUIT sugar, dairy and gluten just to give my gut a break. I can tell you after 2 months the difference is absolutely amazing. I could sit here and type paragraph after paragraph of ailments I have had and improvements that I now have from changing what I have and adding that probiotic. I am also taking Garden of Life RAW one a day vitamin, 15K Vitamin D3 per day, ZINC, Iodine, selenium, 30 mg of Melatonin per night before bed, I take a few others but I 100 percent believe these have made me feel more alive. I have my follow up next month to test my thyroid and antibodies.
Avoid Raw Spinach
Posted by JannS (Alabama) on 04/21/2022
There's really no research to back up Goitrogenic vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage Green leafy vegetables: kale, mustard and spinach) being bad for someone with Hypothyroidism. Especially if they are cooked. Also, we should be VERY careful with Iodine unless we are deficient. There is a TON of good research out here now. The antiinflammatory Autoimmune Diet ( AIP) is a great place to start the healing.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Betty S. (Carrollton, Illinois ) on 04/03/2022
What brand of coconut oil do you use? And where do you purchase it?
Hyperparathyroid Remedies
Posted by Carol (Lyons, NY) on 10/23/2021
What is good for a hyperparathyroid condition?
Coconut Oil
Posted by Charity (faithville, Us) on 08/08/2021
halides might be your key. Let us say you shower before you use iodine, well the iodine port will accept chlorine(water in shower) and get plugged before you put iodine in your body for the thyroid to use. A battle I am well aware of.
Thyroid Problems Linked to Halide Exposure The halides chlorine, bromine, and fluoride all compete with iodine for uptake into your thyroid. Over exposure to these toxic elements is linked to an increased risk for hypothyroidism, but also to thyroid cancers. Avoidance of excessive exposure to halides is recommended to maximize thyroid function.
Healing Thyroid Disease Naturally | Gluten-Free Society
Coconut Oil
Posted by Dolores (Dewitt) on 08/08/2021
I'm glad your plan seems to be working for you, but it does not seem healthy nor sustainable long term.
As someone who is physically active (not thru formal exercise, but regular physical work), I have often tried many diet plans/ changes and found that moat leave me feeling starved and eventually extremely weak. I have been struggling with hypothyroid for 11 years, have tried every remedy I came across...but the struggle continues.
Medications
Posted by Holly (Dundalk) on 04/15/2021
What about Armour thyroid? I had a very inflamed thyroid with nodules. After 2 years of armour thyroid, my thyroid is normal and nodules gone. Healthy eating, supplements, etc were just not enough for me.
Medications
Posted by Lucy (Massachusetts ) on 04/14/2021
Hi, I've been having issues with my thyroid. I had a partial thyroidectomy in December, (they also found cancer but they got it all) I have tested positive for antibodies for both Graves and Hashimotos. Months later I'm still hyperthyroid. I also now have a nodule on my remaining side. What are some holistic ways to treat this situation? I eat organic and exercise regularly. I'm not willing to take medications. Any help would be appreciated.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Pam E. (Southern California) on 11/12/2020 171 posts
Your comment suggests that hypo/low thyroid is equivalent to Hashimoto's ... but ... it is not. Also, while it is an autoimmune disorder that can *cause* hypothyroidism, it is *not* the only cause. (For example, I have hypothyroidism that was caused by medication that is known to cause it.)
Avoid Raw Spinach
Posted by John (Hi) on 06/27/2020 6 posts
I chose to eat raw spinach as my leafy green and did so daily to the tune of 1 pound a week over a year. I had been warned about effects of oxalic acid causing stones but I didn't think I was overeating it. Over time I became less focused, irritable and finally fatigued, a feeling I had never experienced!
I tested for my thyroid markers and and they were through the roof! I immediately stopped the spinach and gradually normalized! Anecdotally, when I ate katuk, I experienced insomnia! Then, raw parsely and cilantro caused my skin to itch! Back to romaine lettuce for me. (Sauropus androgynus, also known as katuk, star gooseberry, or sweet leaf, is a shrub grown in some tropical regions as a leaf vegetable.)
Coconut Oil
Posted by Denise (Us) on 11/20/2018 50 posts
Hi Becky, I am not sure what high thyroid antibodies are, but I had hypothyroid/low thyroid. I believe I fluctuate between low and high at times, but no bloodwork to show a high count. I use most days, 1 tbsp of coconut oil, and maybe a total of 1/4 maybe a bit more, of Sea salt. Some days I may overdue the sea salt, but not often. The coconut oil I will also use to spread on sandwich if I have one, or english muffin. But as I said, most days I just do a tbsp in the a.m. I hope this doesn't gross you out, but I just warm mine in a glass dish with cover, and put it in hot water til it melts, then I just drink it down. It does not taste awful imo. You can use it as you wish, but I feel just using it in things takes away the potency, just my opinion on that. Let me know how you do. Also remember, it was about a month to two months before I got my second bloodwork-up. I had stopped the synthroid the doc recommended after 2 weeks, and started the coconut oil. I do use other supplements, and nutrition things so I will give you the list if you like. Let me know if you need further info. Glad to help if I can.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Becky (Ca) on 11/19/2018
To Dardenel (US)
It appears coconut oil help your Thyroid:-) How much were you taking, for how long? Do you know if you had high Thyroid antibodies as well?
Becky
Coconut Oil
Posted by Dardenel (Us) on 11/16/2018 50 posts
Ok, there was a problem with the pics of my bloodwork so I'll just enter the numbers for before the coconut oil and seasalt, and the numbers after. Before, I had a 6.0 which the normal range is 0.450 - 4.500 uIU/mL. The after numbers are now 2.040 uIU/mL.
Thyroid Related Hair Loss
Posted by Patriica (Md) on 11/15/2018
I had the same problem. My hairdresser recommended Nioxin Shampoo, conditioner and Nioxin Bodifying form. Its been three years, my hair is thicker, grows quickly and it's beautiful. I am back coloring my hair. For me, it is the best product that I ever tried.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Dardenel (Us) on 11/14/2018 50 posts
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I am so excited this a.m. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid on Sept. 5,2018. I was prescribed synthroid, and took it for 2 weeks, then stopped as I was feeling awful, worse than when I was diagnosed. I found Earthclinic and read about natural ways to try to even out my numbers. I got onto Coconut Oil for it's iodine, and also started using salt again, but SeaSalt only, and just about one 8th of tsp a day.
I know many of my foods Id added to my diet had iodine as well, so I didnt want to get too much. Easy does it I kept remembering. I got my new, thyroid bloodwork back this a.m. and I'd like to share the pics so I'll try to do that. The first is the before numbers, and the second is the "after". I'm so thrilled and I hope others will try this.
EC: So sorry, your pics did not upload for some reason.
Avoid Non-Stick Pans
Posted by Martha (Michigan) on 10/26/2018
I love cooking with cast iron-but you will absorb some iron in your food. Dr said I have too much iron, so I went to stainless steel cookware. No problem with sticking, just use olive oil or some other good oil- no problem!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Adrienne (Id) on 10/17/2018
Me, too, nausea and fatigue, sometimes to the point of staggering after eating. I quit it cold turkey two days ago and already feel better. I have ordered a thyroid glandular from a company called Ancestral Supplements that sources from New Zealand cattle. I'll try to remember to comment on my results after I've been on it for a couple of months or so.
Nodules
Posted by Umran (Halifax, UK) on 09/27/2018
How you doing now, my friend. Anxious to know. I live in Halifax and I have been suffering with thyroid. Hard to sleep at night.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Bl (Ca) on 07/24/2018
Anyone looking for a Naet practitioner in the bay area should not see the woman in Marin listed on the Naet site as an Instructor. I gave her $1200.00 for treatment. When nothing changed, I went for a second opinion, to find most of the items she treated me for did not hold. She took some of the basics out and added other items in. I wrote the Naet site about this and was told she should not have done this. That the basics all need to be done because they are the foundation of the treatment.
Be warned.
Medications
Posted by Pammy (Malibu) on 06/20/2018
I am wondering about the histamine issue and how this turned out for you. My dear friend has taken Taposol for 30 yrs. I wonder if it has histamine in it and has caused her cardiomyopathy? Have tried researching and have not found anything but I am guessing it might. Anyone know?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Margaret (Houston) on 05/16/2018
I too suffer with Hypothyroidism. I take Levothyroxin once a day. I still have problems with being lethargic, with little energy. As for the loss of hair. My hairdresser recommended a shampoo especially addressing hair loss. Nioxin has been a life saver for me. My hair stopped falling out and is much thicker. I'm still reading on EC to find a better way to address the Hypothyroidism. Thank you Earth Clinic.
Wilson's Syndrome
Posted by Sandra (Toccopola, Ms) on 10/03/2017
Some supplements that help Wilson disease that I have found are Molybdenum and Zinc, I use a multivitamin with the molybdenum in it and 75 mg of zinc for a while each day then off until I taste copper (pennies) in my mouth again and start taking it again. staying off copper foods and drinks helps to decrease the problems caused by copper. Also, getting one's thyroid in good shape helps and eating a good nutritional diet. I'm still working on the good nutritional diet. I have always been a junk food junkie. Hope this helps.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Nanette O. (Gainesville, Florida ) on 06/02/2017
The problem it is not the coconut oil, you need to treat your low functioning gallbladder first so stop the coconut oil until you do this, a low functioning gallbladder is a precursor of hypothyroidism. Eat beets.. search for gallbladder attacks there's a diet and also products that you can use to dislodging gallbladder stones also melt them as well other approaches for making your gv healthy thus your thyroid will be well specially it is hypothyroidism
Thyroid Gland Removal Remedies
Posted by Carolinablueskies55 (Nc) on 05/22/2017
Kelli, my daughter lives in NC & she had her thyroid removed and was taking synthroid for three nightmarish years. It made her life absolutely miserable. But her doc paid her symptoms no mind when she complained about how she felt. So finally she found a more suitable natural med that she orders from Canada & life is good again. Thank GOD for alternative meds! So don't give up seeking for better help through safer meds.
General Feedback
Posted by Barb (Indiana) on 04/15/2017
I am interested in what you drink for the thyroid, what is UT?? I know it's been yrs since you posted, and wonder if you still drink this hardcore? And how is your thyroid doing by now? TIA! Blessings!
Coconut Oil
Posted by Les (Alaska) on 03/05/2017
I got same thing when drinking coconut oil, it was in wishbone area in chest, turned out to be gall bladder spasms. I got this after taking growth hormone injections and 600 calorie a day diet with no fat for 3 sessions X 6 weeks each. Needless to say, gall bladder went into spasms off / on for 2 more months and the test they did at hospital showed gallbladder not functioning properly. The spasms were so painful, I agreed to have it taken out. I so wish I knew how bad that is on / for your body!! Change your lifestyle, eat organic, remove wheat, caffeine, no plastic, no chlorine, no milk, lots of put water, organic teas.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Dianne (Nsw Australia) on 02/15/2017
Yes, stopping grains helped me as well. Also sugar, dairy, alcohol and caffeine. I healed my gut first, then my liver and the bloating stopped. I eat low carb, lots of vegetables, eat mainly berries and apples, coconut oil (no other oil) and don't overfill my plate. I also used homeopathic drops and my GP was astounded with the difference in my readings & said keep doing what I'm doing. I have taken off four dress sizes. I have had my thyroid operated on three times and removed because of cancer. I'm very fit & healthy now.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 02/11/2017
A naturopath suggested I use a supplement with Bladderwrack, a sea weed, for the hypothyroid; however, it is too slow to help. As I know I am iodine deficient, I started the Iodine treatment protocol as mentioned on Earth Clinic.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sharon (Madera, Ca) on 02/09/2017
I too have had thyroid issues. Before I share my own experience I have a question regarding going off the bio-identical hormone. You mentioned your body had been low on female hormones, adding to the thyroid issue, but then you went off of them. Are you not taking any female hormones? If so, what are you doing to address the issue of low hormones in your body?
I was diagnosed 10 years ago with an auto-immune issue. Dr's said that my own body was attacking my hearing and my thyroid. However doctors did not agree regarding hypo or hyper. The research doctor at UCSF thought the opposite of the specialist here in Fresno, CA. UCSF doctor read "in-between" the lines in the reports, after much blood work. Bottom line is, neither helped me. I couldn't stay on the medications I was given. Stomach issues, hair falling out--and didn't help. I had been on 60 mg of Prednisone for my hearing issue for 6 months. (Hearing levels went down along with all sounds distorted). Doctor tried to wean me after 30 days and hearing issue came back, so just kept me on it, while it was causing harm to my body. After 6 mos I weaned myself from the Prednisone and until last August had no more issue with my hearing. Tried Prednisone again for 30 days, tired off but didn't help. Lots of prayer and trusting in my Savior and Creator to heal my hearing, along with eating properly.
Back to my thyroid. I have mid to low energy, my hair is thinning big time. Comes out in the shower every time I wash it. I have decided to treat for hypo thyroid issues. I am taking kelp supplements to get iodine levels up. (10 years ago specialists told me to stay off of salt and caffeine, that it appeared to trigger my hearing issue), so no iodine for years, other than what was in my food intake. Also taking vitamins A, D, E, a good supplement with zinc, magnesium, etc. So, I know I have issues with my thyroid and will not go to another specialist to go through what I went through 1o years ago. I know I cannot ignore it any longer. I have always taken a good multi vitamin, but only recently taking kelp supplement. Read that I should always cook my broccoli, cabbage, etc, before eating. Any suggestions? Loved for my hair to thicken up.
Borax
Posted by Beth (Maryland) on 09/28/2016
A good friend told me not to take OTC antacids, opremazole, etc., for a number of reasons. She told me to instead take Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice -- otherwise known as DGL. This builds up the mucous lining of the stomach and is really incredible. You can find many different brands online.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Christine (Houston) on 09/25/2016
Did you have a goiter? What do you think contributed to it going away?
Sea Kelp
Posted by Carmel (Essex Uk) on 09/11/2016
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Please tell me how you are now. I was borderline underactive thyroid and went onto the doctors medication of levothyroxine but got horrid side effects. then I tried the natural one and that didn't work. At the moment what is helping me is kelp tablets, they stop the bad headaches.
Eliminate Soy
Posted by Thinking (Wash) on 09/03/2016
The way soy is made in Japan is very different than here. I read that organic soy non-GMO soy that is made in the old world way is fine. But my integrative MD told me to lay off the soy because finding a good producer is too hard and that soy can cause women issues with hormones.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by G (Sydney) on 08/04/2016
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ACV did absolutely nothing for the Graves Disease/Hyperthyroidism I was suffering. Only 15ml of Borax solution in a glass of water, 4 times time a day (minimum) settled it right down, reduced my once perpetually swollen thyroid back down to normal size and allows me to sleep at least once every 24 hours (instead of going up to 4 straight days without sleep).
Coconut Oil
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile, Tn.) on 07/18/2016
HI U LOUISE,,,,,,,,,,, yep, Ms. Hulda Clark was some lady. The media said she died of cancer, but that is not so. She died of anemia and that is because she did so many of her tests on herself. If you followed her she would be a redhead in one video and grey headed in the next. She did a lot of her toxin tests on herself.
Guess she was SJS like me. Anyways, I appreciate you giving her credit. I agree with Goldwater. You have to be an extremist to accomplish anything in this life.
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Coconut Oil
Posted by Louise (Sandy, Utah) on 07/18/2016
Well, here it is a long time since you posted this. I hope you will check back to find this answer to your eczema if you still have it. Eczema is caused by roundworms. No cream or change of diet is ever going to work. Nothing had worked for me until I found this book. Dr. Hulda Reghr Clark explains in her book, The Cure For All Cancers, the exact methods for getting rid of parasites (most people have them). She explains how roundworm even causes schizophrena and how parasites can cause many illnesses. I got rid of my eczema by following her protocol. It took 2 weeks. I took her full strength herbal formula for 2 Saturdays and did the zapper treatments every day for 2 weeks beginning the first Saturday that I started taking the herbal formula. She explains how to begin taking the herbs gradually if you have cancer and are sick to your stomach, which I wasn't, so I began the formula full strength, that is, taking all the pills all at once with a little bread on an empty stomach. At the time the black walnut hull tincture was in liquid form, but now it is available in pills. At the end of 2 weeks my whole body became inflamed with eczema, but the next day it was all gone. People think there is no cure for eczema, but this is the cure. Roundworms are huge. Not only did my body expel parts of huge worms, but clumps of new babies as big as my fist. The roundworms are about 20 inches long and as big around as your thumb. They multiply by the millions. Imagine what destruction they can do when they invade your whole body! You have to keep your body clean because everybody has parasites! The wonderful and brilliant Dr. Clark died a few years ago, but you can buy her products from Self Health Resource Center in Chula Vista, CA, www.DrClarkStore.com. Her books have been printed in several languages and have been sold throughout the world.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kelly (Georgia) on 04/13/2016
I'm hypo as well. I'm taking a natural prescription called Naturethroid. I've had great results with it. You have to search around for a doctor who's willing to prescribe it. I had to find one who is primarily a holistic doctor that is also an MD.
Magnet Therapy
Posted by Timh (Ky) on 04/08/2016 2041 posts
★★★★★
Liz: You are welcome.
I get the feeling that people are reluctant to try Magnet Therapy especially on the Thyroid, so I will respond be not afraid as there is no evidence of harm. I use strong magnets, but one should at least begin removing bad energy, inflammation, and infection with a simple Refrigerator Magnet. From my personal experience in a variety of conditions and body parts, Magnets are the single best place to start a cure. So many conditions never respond favorably to many treatments whether conventional or alternative because of the "preconditions" of bad energy, inflammation, and infection.
Recently I have found Zapping almost completely ineffective for local infection in my joints & lower spine until I discovered Magnet Therapy was absolutely necessary prior to Zapping. So now, I do this sequence as a rule-of-thumb on joints or even sensitive parts like thyroid & Thymus glands. Speaking of the Thymus Gland, in relation to the Thyroid, there could very well be a connection with especially the autoimmunity. Any toxin like Fluoride, zenobiotic, parasite, or infection in the Thymus Gland will produce immune dysfunction of many types as the Thymus is "the brain" of the immune system. For starters, one should use a Refrigerator Magnet on both these glands and also do a "tapping" with a fingertip to both heal & stimulate these glands back to normal.
Iodine
Posted by Anne (Tucson) on 03/09/2016
Thanks for the tip....I have increasingly gotten bags under my eyes and wondered why all of a sudden this is happening...I get 8 hours of sleep and thought maybe too much sleep..but thought about the thyroid also...I am stopping VCO as I probably have too much in habit....started butter again and healthfood store Iodine 150mc a day or one drop it says...I take B-12 sublingual, and am going to start vit c ...I do take a multi vitamin with minerals that has some selenium and vit c.
General Feedback
Posted by Susan (Midway Ky) on 12/13/2015
I recently started having thyroid problems couldn't take synthetic hormones. I had to start armour thyroid and now my left gland is swollen and hurts.
Wilson's Syndrome
Posted by Nancy (Winnipeg) on 11/10/2015
My sister had wilson's disease. We discovered it when she was a young teenager. One night she convulsed and was taken to the hospital. Later we were told she had too much copper in her blood and it was settling on her brain. To keep the copper running, they prescribed penicilamine which she had to take for the rest of her life. She was to avoid alcohol and any thing that might contain copper. I believe the disease was named after president Wilson. My sister lived a normal life but died of cancer when she was 50. We do not believe the cancer was related to the Wilson disease because cancer runs rampant in my family. One of the signs of Wilson disease that I know about is a yellow ring around the iris of the eye. My sister was the only one in my family with the disease. It was a rare disease at one time but I believe it is more common today..hope I was able to be of some help. Sorry but I do not know of anything natural than can be useful. Something I will research for my own curiosity.
Coconut Oil
Posted by F (Toronto) on 09/01/2015
For eczema and allergies, find a doctor that does NAET treatments. It eliminates your allergies. Go to to find a doctor near you. I came across a naturopath that changed my life.
MB, TSP, STS, Lugol's, Turp, Borax
Posted by Benton (Texas) on 08/21/2015
What is MB and STS?
EC: MB = Methylene Blue
STS = Sodium Thiosulfate
Iodine
Posted by Asr (Texas) on 08/05/2015
When taking iodine, such as Lugols make sure enough selenium is taken with it. Too much iodine can cause nodules.
Iodine
Posted by Perljen (Syracuse, Ny) on 05/09/2015
My daughter has been in treatment for thyroid issues. She started Lugol's protocol. Now she tells me the treatment caused her thyroid to noticeably enlarge. I'm very skeptical of this. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines) on 03/20/2015
Hi Danny...There may be completely different reasons for your hyperthyroid problems while supplementing lugols iodine. The old belief was that it was the excess iodine in the blood that caused hyperthyroid symptoms.
But current independent research seems to now think that it is not the iodine but is the excess bromine that is detoxed by the iodine which goes into the blood in large amounts that causes all these hyper symptoms. See the research here.
The solution is to take the full Iodine protocol with all companion nutrients and take sea salt with water once or twice a day. The liver has great difficulty getting rid of bromine from the blood, but if you take sea salt(NaCl) then the chloride binds to the bromine in the blood to be easily and quickly excreted via the urinary pathway. Hence, this gets rid of all the excess bromine symptoms when you supplement the iodine. Here is the sea salt protocol that you should also try using together with the iodine protocol.
Just to also mention that I take 50 mgs lugols iodine per day(8 drops of 5% LI per day) and I have never had any problem with this daily dose. I also still take the full iodine protocol with all the advised companion nutrients. Been doing this without any problems for about 9 years, ever since I cured my own systemic candida issues.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Danny (Florida) on 03/20/2015
I took too much iodine and I believe it made me hyperthyroid as well. I stopped taking it over 2 weeks ago. Symptoms have improved, but are still there. So, exercise, magnesium chloride and magnesium glycinate helped remedy your hyperthyroid symptoms? Is there anything else that you've tried too? Thanks!
Weaning Off Meds
Posted by Phl (San Luis Obispo, CA) on 02/07/2015
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
The person who's done probably the most extensive research on thyroid disease and natural approaches for recovery is by Dr. Datis Kharrazian. He warns that taking iodine or eating iodine-rich food when you have certain thyroid problems can be like throwing gas on a fire. In his book, he explains scientific reasons iodine helps with some situations, but is very harmful in others. He's a thyroid expert, and doctors take his courses, so you can probably find an informed practitioner through his website. His book also explains why the thyroid epidemic is rampant these days.
Leeches
Posted by Chrs (Wichita, Ks) on 12/25/2014
Was just wondering if anyone has tried leech therapy for the swelling and inflammation during active thyroid eye disease. Would be interested in hearing about the experience and pros or cons to it's use.
Thanks
MB, TSP, STS, Lugol's, Turp, Borax
Posted by Cj (Texas, US) on 11/16/2014
Hi all,
I would like to know if there are any known issues with the following remedies. More specifically, if they would interact/hinder each other.
Borax, sodium thiosulfate, turpentine, methylene blue, lugol's iodine, trisodium phosphate. I guess I should add in my thyroid medication Armor.
My current regiment is to take Borax M-Th as told by Ted 1/8 tsp. First thing in the morning I'll take 1 drop of 2.3% MB - that gets put into a cup and mixed with 1000mg of ascorbic acid. Fr-Sun I'll take 12-30mg of Lugol's. No MB on those days, or if I do, I put 12 hours between them.
TSP I'll take after work, 1 oz of a solution (1/2 tsp in liter water).
I plan on taking STS and turpentine on different days since they are so powerful. Perhaps Saturday and Wednesday nights before bed.
Anyone see any issues with this? I also take sodium bicarb after lunch and dinner.
Natural Thyroid
Posted by Aloha (Las Vegas, US) on 10/16/2014
Coconut Oil
Posted by Sundar (Balasore, Odisha) on 10/05/2014
Please, tell me the process for using coconut oil for thyroid and weight loss.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Grace (Eugene, Or) on 10/01/2014
Becca - not sure if you are still on this thread, but I am experiencing hyperthyroidism as well and know that I want to begin treatment in a method similar to yours. Can you share any other resources or clinical studies? Thanks, Grace
Borax
Posted by Jill (Michigan, US) on 09/07/2014
I was wondering how the Borax has worked for you. I bought a box of Borax detergent. That is the same Borax you's are talking about, right?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Bianca (New Zealand) on 08/31/2014
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
Graves disease/hyperthyroid is actually from low iodine believe it or not so the world is uneducated therefore apple cider vinegar will aggravate graves but help hypo because obviously hypothyroidism is actually from too much iodine and apple cider actually depletes iodine and for some reason it helps people with hypothyroidism......go figure so I found this out with taking iodine in multi vitamins in the morning and after 5 months of no period it came back so there you go.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Timh (KY) on 08/17/2014 2041 posts
@Jennifer: The standard nutritional support protocol for Thyroid disorder is Coconut Oil, Lugols Iodine, and L-Tyrosine. It is important to start w/ low doses of these and slowly increase as your need for medication will probably need reducing.
If these nutrients don't bring about a healing you may need to try Magnet therapy and maybe also zapping to reduce inflammation and kill pathogens.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Jennifer (Florida, US) on 08/16/2014
This is my first time on this website. I am reading a lot about coconut oil which I have heard about for a very long time because in my country (the islands) the older people used coconut oil on their skin, hair and to cook. My question is I have a nodule (lump) in my thyroid I am on medication for many years now , do you think by taking the coconut oil it will shrink the lump? I have been seeing an ENT Dr.for many years.
