What Is Goiter and How Can It Be Cured? | New Health and Fitness

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Goiter is the enlargement or swelling of the thyroid gland. Worldwide, the most common cause of goiter is iodine deficiency. However, here in the U.S., the story is quite different.

There is an ongoing debate on iodine?s role in goiter. A well-known Midwest doctor who specializes in thyroid disorders suggests that 96% of his patients are iodine deficient. A top professor and biochemist, on the other hand, says there is plenty of iodine in the food supply.

There?s also mounting evidence suggesting that the rise in breast cancer in the U.S. is due to a lack of iodine.

One thing is for sure; if you have a thyroid problem, or think your do, have your iodine levels checked. Ask your physician to do this for you. There?s a very simple 24-hour urine test kit available through Doctor?s Data.

This article is about more than iodine, however, since we are talking about goiter. The leading cause of goiter in the U.S. is Hashimoto?s thyroiditis. Hashimoto?s, an autoimmune disorder, causes your body to attack your immune system and your thyroid.

Hashimoto?s may be caused by environmental factors, hormone imbalances, exposure to chemicals, stress, diet, or a combination of these factors.

I once read a statement from a prominent medical journal that stated 95% of all illness and disease is due to the environment and/or diet. Think about that statement for a minute?
This means that YOU can control your destiny; or if you have Hashimoto?s, there?s a good chance you can turn your life around using diet and controlling your environment.

If environment and diet are the main causes of illness, then YOU can control your health and your destiny. So if you have Hashimoto?s, you may be able to improve your life by altering your diet and controlling your environment.

Goiter means your thyroid is enlarged and inflamed. You can lessen inflammation with the right diet.

You should also get a thorough exam from your doctor. Have your doctor check ALL of your thyroid hormones, not just your TSH levels. Knowing your TSH levels will help manage your hormones.

You can?t just rely on your doctor or a magic pill to cure your goiter or Hashimoto?s. I recommend taking an integrative approach to your treatment. YOU must take care of your immune system.

Here?s your checklist?

Here?s a checklist for you:

Check your thyroid hormones.

Reduce stress.

Minimize sugar intake.

Eliminate food sensitivities.

Most medical conditions can be managed successfully by strengthening the immune system rather than popping a pill. However, if you use this integrative approach, your success rate will go up.

Goiter doesn?t have to control your life. If you follow the checklist above, you can regain control of your health, and your life.

Eat well and be well,

Eat well and be well,

Want to find out more about Hypothyroid Symptoms, then visit www.TheHypothyroidDiet.com and also Free Coaching on the hypothyroidism diet.

Source: http://newhealthandfitness.org/2012/03/09/what-is-goiter-and-how-can-it-be-cured/

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