Your Toes and Hypothyroidism are Connected
The 10 Warnings signs your thyroid might be in trouble and how to fix it.
Elaine Godley
Last Update a year ago
This is a fabulous explanation on the connection between symptoms and thyroid function.
Dr Elizabeth Bright explains..........
Many similarities between Dr Bright's mother and my own.
My Mum had 15 operations on her toes, was on levothyroxine, yoyo dieted all her life and always felt she was not very clever and had always been chubby. She was insecure and didn't want to live alone following my father's death.
Mum was only 42 (Dad died from a rare bone cancer brought on by playing cricket - that's another rabbit hole - article coming soon)
The Perfect Health HUB was inspired by my late Mother insisting that I tell everyone how to beat stage 4 cancer.
Dr Bright emphasises the importance of adequate iodine intake for proper thyroid health[1][2].-
She works with many women going through menopause to manage symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, weight gain and muscle loss using a carnivore diet[2][3].
Here are the top 10 ways to help reverse hypothyroidism, based on Dr. Bright's approach:
1. **Adopt a high-fat, low-carb or carnivore diet** to reduce inflammation and provide the necessary fats for hormone production[1][2].
2. **Ensure adequate iodine intake** from food sources like seafood and organ meats[1][2].
3. **Get your thyroid lab tests done**, including TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies[4].
4. **Manage stress** through relaxation techniques, meditation, and getting enough sleep[3].
5. **Avoid undereating** and make sure you are consuming enough calories, especially from fat[1][2].
6. **Consider supplementing with bioidentical hormones** if needed, under the guidance of a qualified practitioner[1].
7. **Optimize gut health** by addressing any infections or imbalances[1].
8. **Avoid toxins** like heavy metals, mold, and chemicals that can disrupt thyroid function[3].
9. **Exercise regularly** but avoid overtraining which can worsen hypothyroidism[3].
10. **Listen to your body** and pay attention to symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and hair loss[4].
The key is to work with a qualified practitioner who can help identify and address the root causes of your hypothyroidism using a holistic, integrative approach[1][2][3].
