Thyroid

Question 1

Botanically we use what action to improve metabolism and indirectly treat the thyroid

Answer 1

alterative

Question 2

what herb in particular is an alterative that can treat the thyroid and improve metabolism

Answer 2

blue flag (iris versicolour)

long used a alterative specific to skin and liver, before reclassified as an endocrine regulator for the thyroid.

Question 2

what adaptogen has the highest affinity for the thyroid?

Answer 2

ashwagandha (withania somnifera)

Question 3

what herb for thyroid can be toxic?

Answer 3

fresh blue flag root, due to high concentrations of iridin.

significantly less once dried.

Question 4

an antimicrobial formula could be used if the primary thyroid formula had little results. what is a caution here?

Answer 4

a strong anti-microbial formula for more than 10 days may damage healthy gut flora.

Question 5

what should you monitor for if a patient is taking synthetic thyroid hormone replacement?

Answer 5

the primary formula may potentiate medication, requiring a decrease in medication. although unlikely, a patient on medication may have mild hyperthyroidism - montior for restlessness, insomnia, agitation, or rapid weight loss.

Question 6

in the case of compensatory hypothyroidism, what would the single most effective therapy be?

Answer 6

some version of the elimination diet for a min. of 3 weeks.

Question 7

why was bladderwrack not included in our formula but is popular if you look up herbs for hypothyroidism?

Answer 7

because it contains iodine.