subject: Is There A Natural Cure For Thyroid Disorders? [print this page] If you have been diagnosed with a thyroid problem then you obviously understand that this little gland plays a very big role in your general health. In fact, the thyroid gland is responsible for producing two major hormones: thyroxin and triiodothyronine. These hormones are essential for overall health, which makes it logical that people suffering with such problems are in search of a natural cure for thyroid ailments.
The hormones created by the gland not only stimulate metabolism, but they also work to increase the body's energy, keep the body temperature stabilized and help other organs function correctly, while insuring normal growth and development.
Iodine is required in the creation of the thyroid hormone, which ultimately means, iodine is required for metabolism. When the body does not create enough thyroid hormone (TH; often referred to as the body's metabolic hormone) the condition is referred to as hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is just the opposite, the body is producing too much of the hormone.
The good news is that iodine is found in foods, (seaweed, milk, water, and ground beef), dietary supplements, drugs, and iodized salt. Some herbs, such as bladder wrack and Chinese herb formulations also contain iodine. But the body needs a supply of selenium to sufficiently utilize iodine. Eating just two to three Brazil nuts a day can provide all the selenium needed; selenium is also available as a supplement. It seems that a natural cure for thyroid disorders does exist after all; in fact, we have several options available!
