How to cure lower thyroid function?
Low thyroid is called, “Hypothyroidism”. In developed civilized countries low thyroid due to an iodine deficiency is extremely rare. The majority of low thyroid problems are hereditary, meaning the disease runs in your family. The majority of hereditary low thyroid (hypothyroidism) is called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s is when your body thinks your thyroid gland (located in your neck) is foreign and your immune system (your white blood cells) start to kill it off. Any condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own cells is called an auto-immune disease. The medical community at this time does not know what triggers the human body to start attacking itself so the actual cause of Hashimoto’s is unknown. Hashimoto’s is a very common disease, especially in women. Treating a low thyroid with iodine can be harmful and actually make the condition worse. Do not self treat! If you want to use iodine supplements speak to your doctor first. Low thyroid cannot be “cured” but
