Being diagnosed with anything can be rather scary at first. What does it mean? What does treatment look like? What types of medicines are necessary? You are thrown into a bunch of medical terms and a lot of it doesn’t make sense. Finding natural ways to deal with a diagnosis can be very soothing for many reasons.
First of all, I am in no way a doctor, nor do I have any experience in the medical field. My credentials are nothing but personal experience. I think it is important I share how I am naturally dealing with my low TSH levels. I have not been diagnosed with hypothyroidism yet. Basically, I wouldn’t let my doctor do that until I felt I had adequately done my due diligence on treating myself naturally first. My doctor was very understanding of that because the next treatment option would be a pill that I have to take EVERY day for the rest of my life. Please do not subscribe me to that.
Natural Oils
I heavily invested in Doterra upon getting my first round of results. Oils are a beautiful way to start if you’re looking into natural remedies. They have so many benefits and uses. Did you know you can cook with oils?
Bikram Yoga
Specifically, Bikram yoga targets your thyroid in multiple postures. Bikram yoga is a great way to stretch, detoxify, relieve stress, tone and heal. I saw results on my body within 30 days of starting. I felt reenergized and revitalized within the first four classes. You work every inch of your body from head to bone to skin. Even if this didn’t help me heal naturally it has helped me heal mentally. And there is no price on mental health.
Ashwagandha
Gluten-Free Diet
Iodine Heavy Foods
This one was trickier to balance. I found myself eating a lot of junk because the salt content was high, but ultimately set me back because there were so many hydrogenated oils in those foods. I love salmon, which is iodine heavy, but my body doesn’t digest meat very well, so it is a pescatarian life for me! Tuna, cod and shrimp are all high in iodine and you can make them in so many dishes (even dishes that are gluten-free. Yay!). Iodine is an important mineral. Getting creative in this category was taxing but allowed me to step out of my cooking box.