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Managing Hyperthyroidism Naturally

Last Updated on 26 October 2024 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic

Making decisions about calming Hyperthyroidism can feel overwhelming. The challenge that many overactive thyroid patients face is that the treatment options (including anti-thyroid drugs, radioiodine, and thyroidectomy) have many side effects without completely curative results. (1) Naturally, it’s not unusual for patients to seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to explore their options, by getting the support to navigate the management of their condition. Studies show hyperthyroid patients choose CAM for the following reasons: (2)

A Woman havingHyperthyroidism. Brsibane Livewell Clinic.

  • coping with side effects of medication and treatment including fatigue, dry mouth, weight gain, and mental fog
  • alleviating the stress and anxiety of medication and treatments
  • concerns about having a lifelong diagnosis
  • help with care or to treat or cure their disease

How Natural Medicine can help to address Hyperthyroidism

Naturopathy can play a protective role in supporting hyperthyroidism and Graves Disease, by providing a vital contribution to improving health outcomes. Natural solutions offer a chance for prevention strategies which may include:

  • delaying or avoiding surgical intervention
  • reducing the chance of post-medication relapse
  • minimising the likelihood of subsequently developing hypothyroidism
  • preserving fertility
  • lowering the risk of cardiovascular problems

Many patients begin treatment with antithyroid medication around the time of diagnosis, but discontinuation of antithyroid drugs is followed by a 50% chance of recurrence within 4 years. (3) It’s worth taking the steps to avoid the chance of post-medication relapse and lifestyle medicine has a significant role in how a person can overcome this condition, as seen in the example below.

Why it’s worth incorporating natural medicine

A Dr checking report of Hyperthyroidism. Brsibane Livewell Clinic.
A case study showed the success of a 34-year-old female diagnosed with Graves’ disease in normalising her thyroid hormones as well as her autoimmune markers in 6 months. She exclusively implemented lifestyle modifications, proving that making healthy choices can come with a real reward. These changes included: (4)

  • dietary change
  • oral health interventions
  • practice of yoga
  • avoidance of environmental toxicants
  • eating organic food and drinking filtered water
  • using natural products to clean or for personal hygiene
  • supportive supplements

Support with Supplements

Supportive supplements are best selected under professional guidance, especially when it comes to hyperthyroidism and its many associated symptoms. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been shown to relieve many of these symptoms, such as heat intolerance, palpitations, tremor, anxiety, weight loss, increased frequency of bowel movements, and shortness of breath. (2)
Nutritional medicine is also an invaluable part of any hyperthyroid prescription since the increase in thyroid hormone activity drives the increased demand for nutrients. Vitamin D and selenium deficiency are considered to be non-genetic risk factors for the development of Graves’ disease, (5) and are often prescribed therapeutically.

H is for Help with Hyperthyroidism

woman Calming both the body and mind. Brisban e Livewll Clinic.

Calming both the body and mind can help any hyperthyroid patient immensely. A discussion with a CAM practitioner can be reassuring, helping to look at the condition from a different perspective. We are here to help take the hype out of Hyperthyroidism!


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External References

Naturopathic Care for Anxiety: A Randomised Controlled Trial PLOS ONE

Global Naturopathy Research as Reflected by Scopus (2000–2019) –  Emerald Insight

Selenium and Naturopathic Treatment of Hashimoto’s Disease – PubMed

Global Strategy for Traditional and Complementary Medicine – World Health Organization (WHO)

Naturopathy for Mental Health: Approaches to Anxiety and Depression – Journal of Integrative Medicine

Naturopathic Research Resources – World Naturopathic Federation

World Naturopathic Federation – Naturopathic Research Resources

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies – Overview of International Naturopathic Practice and Patient Characteristics

National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) – Evidence-Based Naturopathy for Chronic Disease Management

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine – Naturopathic Research Capacity in Clinical Practice

PubMed – Clinical Evidence for Selenium and Naturopathic Treatment of Hashimoto’s Disease

World Health Organization (WHO) – Traditional and Complementary Medicine Strategy

Journal of Integrative Medicine – Naturopathic Approaches to Anxiety and Depression

National University of Health Sciences – Resources for Naturopathic Research

Cambridge Media Journals – Naturopathy in Clinical Practice Guidelines

The American Journal of Medicine – The Integration of Naturopathy in Chronic Disease Management

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– National Institutes of Health (NIH) – MedlinePlus: Complementary and Integrative Medicine
– Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM)
– British Medical Journal (BMJ) Complementary Medicine
– Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS)
– University of Sydney – Complementary Medicine Research
– Australian College of Natural Medicine
– Natural and Traditional Medicine Program at the Australian National University

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