I have a strong interest in thyroid disorders. I have been hypothyroid since childhood. I have read a lot of books about this and enjoy helping people who have thyroid problems.
I recently had a patient who had HYPER thyroid. Her thyroid was in overdrive. The standard treatment for this is to remove the thyroid. The body is over-reacting and you can feel hot all the time, anxious and have a feeling of doom. I suggested she stop eating grains and dairy. Just eat animal protein, fruits and vegetables. She could feel a difference within days. I put her on an herbal formula and she takes it as needed if she has a reaction to something she eats. You never know what foods you are having a reaction to until you experiment a bit.
Many people are hypo-thyroid. The thyroid gland is not functioning well and you do not have enough hormones. This causes you to be sluggish, depressed and very tired. This is a very common problem in America. Some people say that mercury in silver fillings affects the thyroid, as well as fluoride in the water supply. There are many causes of thyroid problems.
A very common problem in America is Hashimoto’s thyroidits. This an auto-immune reaction involving the thyroid. I have found that gluten, all grains and dairy are big causes of this problem. Candida is also involved in this problem. Every person is different and needs to be treated after diagnosis. It often takes a big of experimentation to determine what things cause a problem.