Thyroid Function Must Be Controlled Before You Get Pregnant
Treating thyroid problems naturally right away is important if you are wanting to have a baby. Preconception planning is essential to a healthy pregnancy for women with thyroid problems. Women with untreated or neglected thyroid problems may affect their baby’s growth and brain development. Untreated thyroid problems may also lead to infertility, miscarriage or a baby born with birth defects.
It’s important to see a doctor bout thyroid issues. Make a plan with your doctor. If you desire natural treatments it is important to speak with your doctor to see if that is a possibility for you. Here I will present some ways to supplement and support 
proper thyroid function. If you are interested in any of these, talk to your doctor – we can help with a plan of action to help.
Iodine Rich food sources
A diet rich in whole foods should always be the first way to support overall health, including thyroid health. Poor diet and nutritional deficiency is one of the top reasons for thyroid problems. Choose organic foods when possible, as the thyroid is very sensitive to environmental toxins. Too much iodine can also cause goiter, so do not go overboard. More is not always better. It is about balance. It is important to get a balanced amount of iodine in the diet. People with hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency may benefit from increasing the recommended daily allowance of iodine rich foods.
- Raw cranberry
- Whole-fat yogurt
- Raw dairy products
- Navy beans
- Strawberries
- Potatoes with skin left on
- Himalayan Crystal Salt
the foods we consume and convert them into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. The thyroid combines iodine and the amino acid tryosine to make T4 and T3. T4 and T3, once released into the blood stream control our metabolism. They thyroid is also responsible for proper growth, development and repair of the body. It is extremely important for the development of the central nervous system. The metabolism of every single cell in our body is dependent on thyroid hormones. The thyroid produces about 80% T4 and 20% T3, but T3 has four times the strength of T4.
to harmless substances (like pollen), as if they are a threat to the body. This activates an immune response and causes that annoying persistent sneezing, mucus, and inflammation. The immune systems of your fortunate allergy-free friends is simply not perceiving those substances as harmful.
eight by following an anti-inflammatory eating pattern. Eating for long-term health by lowering inflammation is the key to reducing many health issues.
Enhancing digestion can greatly aid men and women with fertility concerns. An improvement in gut health may be the missing link to solving otherwise unexplained fertility. Optimal fertility and gut health are closely related. Do you have digestive problems? Hopefully this information will help and pave the way for relief and new power over your fertility.
