Thyroid Issues and Its Treatment

 

“Gather up all the knowledge possible that will help to combat disease...”  {MM 320.2-.3}

“It is the duty of every person to BECOME INTELLIGENT in regard to disease and its causes…”  {HL 19.5}

“…Have a practical knowledge of the causes of disease, and…understand how to give simple

Treatments, that…may relieve the suffering ones…”  {ChS 134.2}

“It is essential both to understand the principles involved in the treatment of the sick and to have a practical training …”  (MH 127.2)

“As religious aggression subverts the liberties of our nation, those who would stand for freedom of conscience will be placed in unfavorable positions. For their own sake, they should, while they have opportunity, become intelligent in regard to disease, its causes, prevention, and cure...”  (CH 506.1)

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF DISEASE?

“…Disease is an effort of nature to free the system from conditions that result from a violation of the laws of health.”  (MH 127.1)

FACTS ABOUT THE THYROID:

• It’s butterfly shaped
• 2” long
• Located in the area of the Adam’s apple
• Controls metabolism
• Part of the Endocrine System
• Uses Iodine from the foods you eat to produce two hormones

1. Triiodothyronine (T3)
2. Thyroxine (T4)

https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/thyroid-nodules/thyroid-gland-controls-bodys-metabolism-how-itworks-symptoms-hyperthyroi

Thyroid problems we will be covering today:

• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Grave’s Disease
• Hashimoto’s Disease

HYPOTHYROIDISM: S/Sx:

• Fatigue
• Lethargy
• Depressed mood
• Weight gain
• Difficulty losing weight
• Forgetfulness
• Difficulty with concentration and focus
• Constipation
• Muscle cramping or discomfort
• Joint discomfort
• Feeling cold
• Lightheadedness
• Dry hair  
• Dry skin
• Hair loss
• And more

TREATMENT (Tx:)

• Read the document ‘WHAT TO DO FOR ALL DISEASES’
• Fast for 1-2 days
• Fill out the Detailed Assessment Form First
• Go on the ‘Two Month Healing Program’
• Follow all the Laws of Health

1. Get enough Sunshine every day.

Don’t wear glasses when getting your sun unless absolutely necessary

2. Drink plenty of water each day.

½ your weight in ounces, plus 16 oz upon arising with the juice of 1 lemon

3. Get enough proper rest/sleep every day.

At least 6 to 8; in bed by 9:00pm (if not a student)/9:30 (if you are a student)

4. Get Plenty of Fresh Air.

Keep windows open, especially in the room you sleep in

In the winter, keep the windows cracked about a hair’s breadth

5. Go brisk walking every day for at least 30 minutes in the open air.

The optimal time is 1 hour, aiming for 3-4 miles minimum in one day

6. Abstain from all harmful substances like tobacco, alcohol, additives, preservatives, aspartame, caffeine, condiments, spices, medication such as aspirin,  etc.

7. Read the Document titled ‘Basic Principles for the Healing Program’ 

8. Read the other important health documents (Phase 1 and 2) as well.                            

9. Drink an herbal formula:

• ONE herb for the BLOOD: Red Clover
• ONE herb for the LIVER: Dandelion Root
• ONE herb for the THYROID: Black Walnut Hulls – High in Iodine/helps the thyroid                  
• ONE herb for the THYROID: Ashwagandha – Helps the thyroid

THINGS THAT HELP THE THYROID:

• Sunshine/Vitamin D
• Exercise – Nothing takes the place of walking (CH 200.2)
• Following all the laws of health strictly (CD 399.1)

FROM A NUTRITIONAL STANDPOINT, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF KEY NUTRIENTS ESSENTIAL SUPPORTING OPTIMAL THYROID HEALTH AND FUNCTION:

• Iodine (not talking about supplements…See: 2SM 278.3; 2SM 279.1; PC 43.1
• Keeps cells from proliferating
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Selenium – Balances out the T4
• Zinc
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B12
• Omega-3 fatty acids

Note: DO NOT TAKE SUPPLEMENTS…get these from plant foods.

THINGS THAT CAN CAUSE THYROID PROBLEMS:

• Smoking
• Dairy consumption (all animal products)
• Sugar
• Lack of Exercise
• Lack of Proper Rest
• Raw vegetables, especially the cruciferous ones    These block the activity of the Thyroid hormone       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE5FAJCK0-E   
• See: Ed 204.3
• Roasted peanuts
• Sleep Deprivation
• Low Vitamin D
• Deficiency in Selenium
• Deficiency in Iron
• Deficiency in Magnesium
• Deficiency in Zinc
• Estrogen Dominance, caused by meat, dairy, cheese, fried foods… (Estrogen also found in plastic containers)
• Personal Care Products
• Fluoride
• Chlorine
• Stress
• Bromine

https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/bromine/basics/facts.asp

FOOD FOR THE THYROID:

• Prunes
• Apricots
• Seaweed – ONLY USE Norwegian Seaweed as ALL others are full of mercury
• Feijoas
• Organic Potatoes
• Watercress (cooked)
• Whole grains (cooked)
• Green Beans (cooked)
• Kale (cooked)
• Greens (cooked) include: dandelion, beet, turnip, collard, mustard, swiss chard, etc.
• Chia Seeds
• Nuts like almonds
• Oats (DO NOT EAT THESE RAW)
• Strawberries
• Coconut
• Soy (non-GMO)     

https://www.webmd.com/women/manage-hypothyroidism-17/balance/slideshow-foods-thyroid

HERBS FOR THE THYROID:

• Ashwagandha:
• Ashwagandha root extract when taken for 8 weeks significantly improved serum T3, T4, and TSH compared to placebo. In fact, according to researchers, significant improvements seen in the Ashwagandha group improved overall thyroid function to an “effectively normalized” level
• Black Walnut Hulls: (this herb is High in Iodine)
• Black Walnut Hull – according to herbalist, Phyllis Light, Black Walnut Hull is the traditional remedy for treating goiter and hypothyroidism. This herb is also used to tone the intestines and digestive system as a whole.
• Siberian Ginseng
• Bacopa
• Bugleweed
• Lemon Balm or Balm (aka Melissa):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYi_hJYWTKs

A FEW KEY THINGS:

• Be sure your salt has natural iodine found in Real Salt, Himalayan or Celtic
• DO NOT USE COMMON TABLE SALT, ALTHOUGH IT DOES CONTAIN IODINE
• DO NOT GO ON A “No Salt Diet” THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!!!  See: CD 203.4; CD 207.3
• Not using salt produces bulging eyes, which is a sign of Iodine Deficiency
• DO NOT USE SEA SALT due to high levels of mercury and radiation in the ocean
• + Sea Salt does not contain iodine due to processing
• WHEN YOUR BODY HAS PROPER LEVELS OF IODINE, IT TENDS TO DETOXIFY THE BODY

 

Plant Foods & Herbs High In

Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, and OMEGA 3’s

“In The Study Of Hygiene, Students Should Be Taught

The Nutrient Value Of Different Foods.”

(Ed 204.3) (See also: CD 281.4 and MH 295.1)

 

IODINE:

• Potatoes, 1 medium, 60mcg.
• Prunes, 5 whole, 13mcg.
• Bananas, 1 medium, 3mcg.
• Corn, ½ cup, 14 mcg.
• Cranberries, 4 ounces, 400mcg.
• Green beans, ½ cup, 3mcg.
• Strawberries, 1 cup, 13 mcg.
• Sea Vegetables

1. Kelp, 7 grams or ¼ oz., 3170mcg.
2. Alaria, 7 grams or ¼ oz., 1162mcg.
3. Dulse, 7 grams or ¼ oz., 1169mcg.
4. Laver, 7 grams or ¼ oz., 98mcg.

IRON:

• Fenugreek
• Blackstrap Molasses
• Pistachios
• Dates
• Figs
• Raisins
• Red Grapes AND/or GRAPE JUICE (6 oz. daily)
• Beets
• Lentils
• Dried Spirulina
• Soybeans
• Sesame seeds
• Tahini
• Bran
• Wheat Germ
• Tofu
• Oats
• Parboiled Rice
• Olives
• Spinach
• English Walnuts
• Peas
• Lettuce
• Alfalfa Sprouts

HERBS:

• Basil
• Thyme
• Mint
• Marjoram
• Dill
• Bay leaf
• Coriander leaf
• Sweet Basil
• Cumin
• Celery seed
• Turmeric

MAGNESIUM:

• Blackstrap Molasses – 1 T. /2 x day
• Pumpkin Seeds = #2 source of Magnesium
• All Leafy Greens (COOKED… See document on Vegetables and How to Cook)
• -Kale, Collards, Beet Greens, Turnip Greens, Dandelion Greens, Mustard Greens, Swiss Chard, etc.
• All Whole Grains
• Sesame seeds
• Beans - Pinto, White, Black, Kidney
• Bran
• Bran Cereal
• Dried Squash Seeds
• All Seeds
• Sweet Potatoes
• Winter Squash
• Oats
• Brown Rice
• Wild Rice
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Raisins
• Almonds
• Hazelnuts
• Cashews
• Molasses (regular cooking kind)
• Wheat Germ
• Buckwheat
• Brazil Nuts
• Walnuts
• Whole Wheat flour
• Kelp
• Tofu
• Spinach (cooked)
• Artichokes
• Dates
• Kiwi
• Potatoes
• Pumpkin

SELENIUM:

• Brazil Nuts
• Broccoli
• Garlic
• Onions
• Brown Rice
• Sunflower seeds
• Baked Beans
• Oatmeal
• Spinach (cooked)
• Lentils
• Cashews
• Bananas

https://www.healthline.com/health/selenium-foods#guidelines

ZINC:

• Sesame seeds (highest plant source)
• Tahini (highest plant source)
• Sunflower seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Blackstrap Molasses
• Wheat germ
• Cashews
• Lentils
• Lima Beans
• Soybeans (non-GMO)
• Oranges
• Raisins
• Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• Brazil nuts
• Pine nuts
• Oats
• Peanut butter
• Mung Beans
• peanuts
• Wholegrain rice
• Blackstrap Molasses
• Alfalfa sprouts
• Spinach
• Asparagus
• Potatoes

HERBS:

• Sarsaparilla
• Parsley
• Sage
• Fennel Seeds
• Dandelion (The Whole Plant/Any Part; ESPECIALLY The Root To Make In A Tea)
• Chamomile
• Chickweed
• Hops
• Milk Thistle
• Wild Yam
• Skullcap
• Nettle
• Eyebright
• Mullein

MORE INFO ABOUT ZINC:

• This mineral can be depleted by smoking marijuana, masturbation, and excess sexual relation/physical/sex --Those who are deficient in zinc can go blind.
• Decreased zinc can cause

1. Alzheimer’s
2. Skin afflictions
3. Arthritis
4. Cancerous Tumors
5. Mental Disorders

ARTICLES ABOUT ZINC:

https://www.newsmax.com/fastfeatures/best-sources-of-zinc/2011/02/09/id/370378/

HYPOTHYROIDISM INFO:

https://www.webmd.com/women/hypothyroidism-underactive-thyroid-symptoms-causes-treatments#1

HYPERTHYROIDISM INFO:

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/overactive-thyroid-hyperthyroidism

GRAVE’S DISEASE

https://www.webmd.com/women/understanding-graves-disease-symptoms

HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE

https://www.webmd.com/women/hashimotos-thyroiditis-symptoms-causes-treatments#1

HAIR TREATMENT:

 https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/evening-primrose-oil-to-cure-hair-loss/#gref

HOW TO USE:

1 T.  evening primrose oil

Prep Time – 2 minutes

Treatment Time – 45 minutes

How Often?

3-4 times a week.

Why This Works

Not only does this treatment help curb hair fall but it also efficiently fights off scalp issues such as dandruff. Regular use of this treatment will help thicken your hair and restore its volume.

MAY ADD 1 TBSP OF THE FOLLOWING OILS:

Coconut

OR

Olive Oil

Castor Oil

Black Currant Oil

MORE INFO ON THE THYROID:

https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/sites/americanherbalistsguild.com/files/endocrine3thyroid.slides.gro ves.pdf

ARTICLES ABOUT THE THYROID:

https://andreabeaman.com/suffering-from-thyroid-disease-try-these-herbal-remedies/

VIDEOS:

https://www.facebook.com/SuzyCohenRPh/videos/1487022778949/?hc_ref=ARRe6sakQhs2hjbIMMm757Z3 0K9vx4fZxFS_wdNP31AdyyimhNfARUMAksnLx2QqST0

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