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Hyperthyroidism (Over-Active Thyroid)
Excess perspiration, hunger without satiety, agitation, heart palpitations, menstrual difficulties, fast metabolism of food and even goitre can all indicated an over-active thyroid gland. A test will be vital to provide accurate diagnosis.
Nutrition
Ground and support the body with 'earthy' foods like barley, rice, millet, quinoa and all the root vegetables, particularly the sweeter ones like carrot, parsnip and sweet potato.
Eat plenty of cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens and watercress to suppress excess thyroid hormone production.
Try eating six small meals rather than three large meals a day.
Avoid dairy products and all stimulants including tea, coffee, alcohol etc.
Natural Healing
The liver will need to be cleansed and cooled, as very often a congested liver will upset the thyroid. (This is often the case during pregnancy).
Herbs
Liver herbs, particularly milk thistle seed will be extremely useful, not just for the liver, but also to help support the whole glandular system.
The colon will also need cleansing. Ask for further details.
The nervous system needs to be treated with sedatives to calm and feed it. Use: chamomile flowers, skullcap herb and even valerian rhizome. More specific treatments may be needed according to the individual picture.
Immune and general glandular debility is often the cause or an added problem, so olive leaf, echinacea root and Siberian ginseng root are useful for the pituitary gland and adrenals, and all other endocrine (hormonal) glands like the thyroid.
Hormonal tonic herbs: agnus castus berries for women or saw palmetto berry for men with fenugreek seed and a little liquorice rhizome.
Herbal Formulae Suggestions
Nervous System Support Formula and/or Mellow Moments herb tea to feed and support the nervous system.
Milk Thistle seed tincture OR Liver Cleanse & Support Formula – this may be necessary to balance the liver, and aid in gentle cleansing.
For Women, take Monthly Balance Formula during the month and if necessary Pre-menstrual Formula pre-menstrually - both to harmonize OR Menopause Formula if menopausal.
For men, take Male Balance Formula to support vital male hormones.
Olive Leaf or Echinacea tincture, or Immune Support Formula, if the immune system is poor.
Siberian ginseng root tincture for general glandular support or Supportive Formula.
Metaphysical
Hyperthyroidism (on a mental level) represents ‘Humiliation. “I never get to do what I want to do. When is it going to be my turn?”
Affirmation: “I move beyond old limitations and now allow myself to express freely and creatively.”
Goitre (on a mental level) represents ‘Hatred for being inflicted upon. Victim. Feeling thwarted in life. Unfulfilled’.
Affirmation: “I am the power and authority in my life. I am free to be me.”
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