Thyroid Problems? Read this health report!

There is a blood test to check TSH levels and T4 levels, which makes hypothyroidism fairly easy to diagnose.

What is TSH? TSH is he thyroid stimulating hormone produced by the pituitary gland.

What is T4? T4 is the main thyroid hormone.

It's important to note that T4 ahd TSH levels can vary considerably from one person to another and what is considered a normal reading for one person is not necessarily normal for another.

To effectively treat this health challenge, doctors must be aware of and very sensitive to the correlation between symptoms and TSH and T4 levels in the individual. Because the 'normal' range varies from person to person, some people may have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism (and their symptoms), while blood tests show that their TSH and T4 levels are normal.

Can hypothyroidism be treated?

Yes, there are options for treating the condition of hypothyroidism thru both alopathic medicine and alternative medicine approaches.

Medically, Hypothyroidism is conventionally treated by administering a daily dose of synthetic thyroid hormones (e.g. Levothyroxine). This can often restore healthy thyroid functioning very effectively.

So are synthetic thryoid hormones the answer? Well, while they can restore thyroid function, therer are drawbacks with using these hormones. For example, they may result in too much thyroid hormone in the body, resulting in hyperthyroidism.

Another problem is that some people do not have sufficient amounts of an enzyme needed to convert T4 into T3 (its active form).

Some doctors therefore prefer to use a form of natural thyroid hormone extracted from cows, which contains both T4 and T3 thyroid hormones. There has been some concern, however, that this form of natural thyroid hormone may be contaminated by harmful viruses.

Is there a natural alternative to synthetic thyroid hormones? Yes! Naturopaths have long recognized that there are very effective herbs that can help to promote healthy thyroid functioning and restore thyroid health. In conjunction with experts in the field, Native Remedies has developed Thyroid Assist, a 100 herbal remedy to assist in the treatment of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. 'Thyroid Assist' along with a healthy diet and lifestyle, can help to promote thyroid health and bring relief from many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. What is Thyroid Assist? Thyroid Assist contains herbs that have been carefully selected for their beneficial effect on thyroid functioning, as well as on overall systemic health. Regular use of Thyroid Assist can help to restore deficient iodine levels, while also stimulating the thyroid to produce crucial thyroid hormones, thereby treating hypothyroidism.

Thyroid Assist contains the following herbal extracts in therapeutic dosage: Fucus vesiculosis, also called Bladderwrack or kelp, is a sea vegetable which is a prime source of iodine - crucial in preventing thyroid problems. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Apart from its beneficial effect on thyroid functioning, it is also used as a metabolic stimulant and can be found in many slimming remedies. When using kelp medicinally, always make sure that it is sourced by a reputable and trusted company. Kelp harvested from the beach or near to the coast may be contaminated with industrial waste, sewerage, lead, mercury or other toxins. Kelp used in Native Remedies Thyroid Assist has been harvested only from uncontaminated areas and screened for the presence of toxins, heavy metal sand contamination. Avena sativa is derived from the wild oat plant and is a well known restorative and nerve tonic, used to treat depression, low libido and lack of energy, as well as hypothyroidism. More recently it has also been shown to be effective in reducing high cholesterol levels. Coleus forskohlii is a well respected and often difficult to obtain Ayurvedic (Indian) remedy, traditionally used to treat high blood pressure. It also acts to stimulate the thyroid to release thyroid hormones and is therefore beneficial in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Click here for more information