Thyroid problems

The thyroid gland produces hormones that control the rate at which chemical reactions occur in the body. An overactive thyroid causes that actions to speed up resulting in irritability, weight loss, inability to rest and sleep, heart palpitations, and if untreated, heart failure. An underactive thyroid results in fatigue, weight gain, and general apathy.

What you can do to help an underactive thyroid

Nutritional deficiencies such as zinc, vitamin A, selenium and iron and a toxic overload are thought to be the main factors involved in an underactive thyroid. Therefore you need to:

Ensure that you eat a healthy diet that contains plenty of organic vegetables, seafood and onions.
Drink plenty of fresh filtered water which will help flush the toxins from the system.
Take antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin A (as beta-carotene). Also take the minerals magnesium and selenium and zinc.