Thyroid gland is a small mass of tissue present on either side of the trachea or wind pipe. It is a structure as it helps in metabolism of body. If the basal metabolic rate decreases then the person tends to be slow in his functions. He feels cold and can have dryness in the skin. Hairs dry, scaly, thin; and many other similar symptoms appear.

There are two conditions called Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. In Hypothyroidism the amount of required thyroid decreases; whereas in Hyperthyroidism the amount of thyroid gland increases. Both the situations are harmful. The level of hormones must remain constant. Both the conditions result in some or other disease.

Natural Remedies For Thyroid:
The natural remedies for thyroid are:

• Vitamin B complex is very essential for digestion, immune, thyroid function.
• Primrose oil is an essential fatty acid which is required for proper thyroid function.
• Irish moss nourishes the thyroid and is useful for thyroid gland problem.
• Agnus castus supports pituitary gland and helps in balancing estrogen which is known to interfere with normal thyroid function.
• Calcium, iron, zinc, cooper, manganese, neodymium, terbium, thulium are the minerals necessary for the good functioning of important metabolic reaction in the thyroid.
• Black walnut is rich in organic iodine and manganese that nourishes and strengthens thyroid function.
• Eat foods rich in vitamin A, such as yellow vegetables, eggs, carrot, and dark green vegetables.
• Iodine rich food that nourishes thyroid are: fish and sea vegetables. Sea weeds are also helpful for providing nourishment to thyroid glands.

Natural Remedies For Sluggish & Overactive Thyroid:
The natural remedies for treating Hypothyroidism are:

• By increasing the intake of iodine. Iodine stimulates Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) which is responsible of proper functioning of thyroid gland. Kelp, when taken in tablet or in powder form, acts as a natural source of iodine.
• Bladderwrack is a sea weed which is a rich source of iodine. It has been used for treating thyroid problems for generations now.
• Selenium deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism. So, it can either be taken in pill form or walnuts and Brazil nuts are the rich source of selenium. These can be taken to compensate the deficiency.

The natural remedies for treating Hyperthyroidism are:

• Sea greens are rich source of iodine. They also contain some of the more vital ingredients which are not even found in soil. So, it is important to use sea green in your diet either in pill form or directly.
• Peruvian maca is another rich source of iodine. It is reliable protein source, which contains sufficient amount of amino acids.
• Colloidal silver has been successfully used to treat thyroid mal functioning.

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