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If you have thyroid issues, you can cure them naturally.

Most thyroid issues are secondary to other problems. Thus, if you find the root cause—there is a cure.

Here are the absolute best ways to heal your thyroid and boost T3 levels.

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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck.

There are two types of thyroid problems:

• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism is the underproduction of the thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism is the opposite—overproduction...

From my experience treating thyroid issues, the common symptoms are:

• Fatigue
• Dry skin
• Tiredness
• Puffy face
• Depression
• Constipation
• More sensitivity to cold

Today, many people have thyroid problems, but these are often secondary to other issues.

To solve thyroid issues, you must first understand their root cause and the underlying mechanism

Hypothalamus is a master regulator which releases TRH—which instructs pituitary gland to release TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)

The thyroid then produces T4, which converts to T3

When diagnosing the problem, most doctors only look at TSH, but it's important to consider the holistic view of the body.

Harrower’s chart illustrates how the thyroid influences everything and how different glands interact.

Grasp the big picture before finding the root cause ↓

→ Let’s explore the first possible root cause ↓

The liver converts the thyroid hormones.

T4 is inactive, and is activated through the liver, to make the active form T3.

80% of the thyroid function occurs through your liver.

Thus, damaged liver may be one cause.

→ Thyroid issues can also stem from gallbladder bile problems.

Adequate bile production alleviates constipation, helps with bowel movements, and improves liver function—which is crucial since the liver converts 80% of thyroid hormones.

→ The adrenals can impair thyroid function by triggering an autoimmune disease that causes the thyroid to attack itself.

This often happens after a stressful event:

• Graves (hyperthyroid)
• Hashimoto’s (hypothyroid)

In this case, you want to cure the autoimmune disease.

In women, excess estrogen could be the problem

If you experience heavy bleeding, cramping, or irregular periods—excess estrogen may be blocking thyroid hormone receptors, preventing the thyroid from functioning properly.

Estrogen inhibits thyroid function and t3 production

If I were in your shoes, the first step I’d take would be to get bloodwork done (TSH, T4, T3)

Next, I’d accurately interpret the results and identify the problem, whether:

• Poor conversion
• Thyroid damage

Once that's done, it's time to restore thyroid function ↓

1) First, eat healthy fats

I’m not talking about canola oil, avocado oil, sunflower oil or any other vegetable, seed or nut oil.

I’m talking about fats that are high in saturated fat.

Fat sources such as beef, buffalo,lamb, goat, dairy, coconuts and eggs.

Next ↓

The fats found in these sources will have the greatest thyroid boosting effect, because saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are positively associated with thyroid

Whereas polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in oils will lower thyroid hormones

2) Perform a liver detox

Since 80% of the conversion from T4 to T3 occurs in the liver, it's crucial for it to function properly.

I recommend these battle-tested supplements to my clients:

• TRHC TUDCA
• Raw Herbal Cleanse

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3) When considering iodine supplementation, it’s crucial to determine whether you have an autoimmune issue.

Taking iodine can worsen autoimmune diseases by increasing thyroid size and susceptibility to attacks.

Iodine should be introduced only after the response has been calmed

4) The next step is a gut reset, especially if you have a leaky gut.

For example:

If you are low on T3—it’s a sign of an unhealthy gut flora and deficiency in Zinc and Selenium—which are necessary in conversion from T4 to T3.

5) Avoid drinking tap water containing chlorine and fluoride.

Change your water game by investing in quality water filters.

Additionally, avoid allergens such as:

• Soy
• Corn
• Wheat
• Pasteurised dairy

True healing of thyroid is not the suppression of symptoms, but the addressing of the root cause and then giving your body the support it needs.

Then it will perform miracles.

The thyroid is like an orchestra, and all the players need to be in harmony for optimal health.

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