What therapies does Dr. Weil recommend for Graves disease?
There is no known, reliable treatment to stop the immune system from producing the antibodies that cause Graves’ disease. Dr. Weil typically recommends conventional medical approaches, which are effective in slowing down production of thyroid hormone or blocking its action. However, uncontrolled case reports suggest that dietary and lifestyle treatments may offer some benefit in addressing autoimmunity, including: • Dietary changes: • Decrease protein intake toward 10 percent of daily calories; replace animal protein as much as possible with plant protein, see the anti-inflammatory food pyramid. • Eliminate milk and milk products, substituting other calcium sources. • Eat more fruits and vegetables regularly; make sure they are organically grown. • Eliminate polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, all partially hydrogentated oils, and all foods (such as deep-fried foods) that might contain trans-fatty acids. Use extra-virgin olive oil as your main fat. • Mind/B
