Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Several studies conducted in China demonstrated that iodine supplementation in iodine-deficient parts of China significantly increased the risk and diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Over the past several months I have seen a...
Aloe Vera in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A nine-month supplementation with 50 ml/day of aloe vera juice restored normal thyroid function in the participating subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism, and significantly decreased their highly elevated serum TPOAb levels after...
Which Medication is Best for Treating a Low-Functioning Thyroid? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. In Dr. Massey's experience, patients with symptoms of hypothyroidism while on the right dose of a T4 medication often have resolution of their symptoms with a T3/T4 combination medication. A low-functioning thyroid is one of the...
Ashwagandha May Benefit Those With Thyroid Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of supplementation with Ashwagandha significantly improved TSH, T3 and T4 in the participating subjects compared to the control. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a thyroid disorder without the obvious symptoms of...
Vitamin D Plays Important Role in the Functioning of the Immune System – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Adequate vitamin D levels not only support the immune system but may also play an important role in the treatment of Hashimoto’s Disease. You might be surprised to learn that a low blood level of vitamin D increases the risk of...
Aromatherapy Helps Thyroid Cancer Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Two weeks of a combination of lemon and ginger oil aromatherapy significantly improved saliva production in the submandibular and parietal glands of participants undergoing radioactive iodine therapy. The incidence of thyroid cancer...
Nigella Sativa Benefits Thyroid Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 40 participating patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, those who took 2 grams of powdered nigella sativa daily for 8 weeks significantly improved their thyroid status compared to the 20 subjects in the control group. The...
Study Links Vitamin D to Thyroid Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that Vitamin D deficiency is significantly higher in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease, particularly in patients with Hashimoto's Disease and Grave's Disease. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin obtained by...
Study Cites Benefits but Caution Regarding Iodine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. China’s 16- year program of food fortification with iodine to reduce iodine insufficiency was significantly effective in four cities that had inadequate iodine levels prior to the intake of iodine fortified food; however, the program...
Review Finds Selenium Beneficial for Thyroid Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects, who supplemented with 200 micrograms of selenium for 3 months, saw a significant 71.6% reduction in thyroid peroxidase antibodies, a hallmark of Hashimotos disease. Selenium is a trace element found mostly in...
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