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Food, health, wellness, anti inflammatory diet and a bit of common sensical this and that... #nahididntfallforthe💉

[0️⃣BlackBetty ⚓️ @BabyD1111229]

The role of parasites in hypothyroidism
Do parasites cause Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism?
Experts believe that it’s possible…⬇️

Parasites can potentially cause an autoimmune condition. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues. As foreign invaders, parasites can trigger an immune response in an individual’s body. This immune response can sometimes lead to chronic inflammation, disrupting the immune system’s normal functioning. This disruption may result in developing an autoimmune thyroid condition like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. However, it is important to note that not all parasitic infections lead to autoimmune diseases, and the exact mechanism by which parasites may trigger autoimmune responses is still being studied.

One specific parasite has been seen in patients who develop hypothyroidism and/or thyroid nodules. This parasite is of the helminths group, meaning it’s a type of worm.

Schistosomiasis is a type of disease caused by a parasitic worm. It has been shown to interfere with thyroid hormone uptake, reducing the thyroid gland’s ability to produce adequate thyroid hormone, resulting in hypothyroidism.

One case looked at a patient with a parasite called Blastocytis Hominis, which resides in the digestive tract. He also had positive antibodies for Hashimoto’s Disease. After he was treated for the parasite, thyroid antibodies were reduced, and thyroid levels improved.

Another study examined the connection between Blastocystis infection and Hashimoto’s disease. They divided the patients into three groups:

1. Patients with Hashimoto’s disease and no Blastocystis

2. Patients who had both Hashimoto’s and Blastocystis

3. Patients who didn’t have either condition.

Initially, researchers noticed that at baseline, thyroid antibodies were the highest and thyroid levels the lowest in those with Blastocystis infection. Those with Blastocystis infection were given treatment, and they saw a significant improvement in thyroid test results, as well as reduced antibody levels and less active autoimmune thyroid disease.
Symptoms of parasitic infection
As mentioned, you may develop symptoms of a parasite infection. They can appear immediately or a long time after infection. While symptoms vary, the most common ones include:

Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Unexplained weight loss
Increased appetite
Muscle aches
Fever
Chills
Insomnia
Fatigue
Weakness
Skin rash
Rash or itching around the rectum or vulva
Passing a worm in your stool
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If your doctor decides to move forward with exploring the possibility of a parasite, there are several different methods of testing available to assess for parasites.

How to treat parasites
Parasites are usually treated with medications. The type of medication depends on the specific parasite infestation. Some common drugs used as part of an anti-parasitic protocol include anthelmintics, antimalarials, antiprotozoals, and antifungals. These medications are taken orally or applied topically, depending on the specific parasite.

It is crucial to follow the prescribed treatment plan diligently. Parasitic infections often require multiple doses of medication over a specific duration to ensure complete eradication. Skipping doses or stopping treatment prematurely can lead to the re-emergence of the parasite or the development of drug-resistant strains.

Supporting your immune system can complement drug treatment and help rid your body of parasites more quickly while also strengthening your system to defend against further parasitic infection. Some of the most potent anti-parasitic foods can be found in your kitchen! These include raw garlic, pure honey, pumpkin seeds, carrots, beets, and fibrous foods. Getting adequate nutrients such as vitamin C and zinc is also essential. Drinking plenty of filtered water (not tap, unless filtered) is also a great idea.

In addition to utilizing food as medicine, practice these tips and tricks to help prevent parasitic infections:
Always wash your hands before you eat, after handling raw meat and fish, after using the restroom, and after cleaning.
Do not drink water from lakes, ponds, or streams. Always be sure to drink clean filtered water or boiled regular tap water.
Always cook red meat to the recommended internal temperature. Purchase a meat thermometer to help ensure safe cooking temperatures. Avoiding undercooked or raw foods, especially meat, seafood, and eggs, can reduce the risk of contracting parasitic infections.
When traveling through woody areas, humid environments, or grassy fields, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and protect yourself with bug repellent.
After spending time outside, check your hair, beltline, back, and backs of legs and arms for any insects that may have attached to you.
After taking your animals outside, check their fur using a fine-toothed comb, and give them flea and tick prevention treatments regularly.
Practice safe sex by wearing condoms. Condoms help to stop the spread of a parasite that causes a specific strain of STI.

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[Vanessa Vitality @Vanessa_Vtl3]

Why no one is talking about how ALOE VERA juice can heal hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s?

I wish I knew that drinking 50ml of Aloe Vera twice a day can reduce thyroid antibodies by over 54% and potentially induce Hashimoto into remission. This could have saved me much pain, time and money when I first got diagnosed with it years ago.

Doing this can even prevent the need of thyroid medications in some cases.

In a study made in Italy, participants with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and subclinical hypothyroidism drank 50 mL of Aloe barbadensis Miller juice 2x daily, for a period of nine months.

After the nine month trial, the participants showed significant decrease in serum TSH and TPO antibodies (a 54% reduction!), as well as an increase in serum-free T4.

Aloe Vera has numerous benefits and has been an essential healing plant for thousands of years. It contains vital minerals for thyroid protection and a healthy conversion of T4 to T3.

In particular, has been known to balance the digestive system, as well as reduce inflammation within the colon and small intestine. This is incredibly helpful with intestinal permeability (also known as leaky gut), which is very common in people with Hashimoto’s. Also, other properties include:
⁃Support for liver and adrenal health
⁃Protection from infections
⁃Blood sugar regulation
⁃Reduction of oxidative stress

There are various ways one can supplement with aloe, including juice, gel, powder, or capsule form. In the study, participants drunk it in juice format.

**IMPORTANT NOTES**
The researchers used Aloe Vera2 by Zuccari for the study, which is a version FREE OF ALOIN, a substance primarily contained in the outer cuticles of the leaves that is irritating to the internal mucosa.

Also be aware some juices contain ALOIN and ANTHRAQUINONE compounds, that may increase bowel motility and can cause a laxative effect.

…If you can’t stand the taste, I suggest trying capsules, which have still yielded good results overall.

[Hermine @Sainte_Hermine5]

Avoir régulièrement les pieds qui brûlent n'est pas un simple signe de fatigue. C'est un signal d'alarme critique que votre corps vous envoie.

Si vous l'ignorez, vous risquez de vous faire surprendre par une maladie silencieuse.

Déroulez ce thread 🧵

[Gunnar🍊🌊 @FarvingCo]

The Prophet Muhammad said: “Use this black seed, FOR IT IS A CURE FOR EVERY DISEASE EXCEPT DEATH.”

That was 1,400 years ago.

2g of black seed oil daily. Fatty liver patients. Double-blind trial.

After 12 weeks, fatty liver REVERSED on imaging. Then researchers kept looking.

Here’s what modern clinical research has found:

- Lowers blood sugar
- Reduces insulin resistance
- Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides
- Reverses fatty liver on imaging
- Reduces belly fat

Then it gets interesting:

- Drops inflammatory markers
- Reduces blood pressure
- Protects the liver
- Boosts immune function
- Kills candida
- Fights drug-resistant bacteria

A SINGLE SEED. Studied in clinical trials across four continents. 1,400 years after one man told the world to use it.

I take black seed oil every morning. Have for years.

That stubborn belly fat. The insulin resistance. The inflammation that won’t come down no matter what you do.

He said it 1,400 years ago. The clinical trials are just the receipts.

[MindBodyIsLife @MindBodyIsLife]

La medicina más versátil del mundo:

El bicarbonato de sodio.

Quieren que creas que es solo para hornear...

Pero este sencillo ingrediente puede hacer cosas increíbles por el cuerpo humano.

8 maneras de usar bicarbonato de sodio para mejorar tu salud:

[Ray Peat HubblyBubbly Emporium ✝️ @RayPeatHeadShop]

T4-only is great and works for most people.

If you aren’t getting the results that you assume you should be getting, try:

- Sublingual T4
- T4 with aspirin
- T4 with P4

If all of this fails and you’re still convinced that you need thyroid, then by all means experiment with T3.

[Luke Cadell @lukecadell]

N-Acetyl L-Cystein (NAC) is such a powerful supplement that should be used daily.

There’s a reason why Big Pharma tried to ban it in 2021…

- Breaks down mucus
- Good for skin, dandruff, colds
- Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory

[KEVIN GOMEZ⚡️ @IdeaBravaX]

El cortisol alto añade 5 años a tu rostro.

Destruye la insulina, te da papada y barriga, e incluso encoge tu cerebro.

Aquí tienes los 7 mejores consejos de médicos para arreglarlo:

1. Deja de hacer ejercicio por la noche.

[Unfiltered @quotesdaily100]

THE BODY MANUAL NOBODY HANDED YOU:

1. Can't fall asleep ⟶ Blink rapidly for 60 seconds. Eyes tire, brain follows.

2. Back pain from sitting ⟶ Squeeze your glutes for 30 seconds. Spine realigns itself.

3. Eyes tired from screens ⟶ Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Tension releases immediately.

4. Hands shaking from anxiety ⟶ Press your fingertips together hard. Nervous system calms down.

5. Headache behind your eyes ⟶ Press your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Jaw releases, pain fades.

6. Feeling nauseous ⟶ Press firmly on the inside of your wrist. Nausea signal to the brain cuts off.

7. Hiccups won't stop ⟶ Hold breath, swallow twice, exhale slowly. Diaphragm resets.

8. Mind goes blank mid-sentence ⟶ Look up and to the left. Memory retrieval speeds up instantly.

9. Ears ringing after loud noise ⟶ Cup your palms over your ears, tap the back of your skull. Ringing fades in seconds.

10. Jaw clenching from stress ⟶ Tongue flat to the roof of your mouth. Jaw cannot stay tight.

11. Lightheaded standing up ⟶ Clench your thighs before you rise. Blood pressure holds before it drops.

12. Can't stop coughing ⟶ Press your thumb on your wrist pulse point. Cough reflex weakens fast.

13. Knees aching after sitting ⟶ Walk backwards for 30 seconds. Knee compression releases in reverse.

14. Eyes twitching ⟶ Press gently on the closed eyelid for 10 seconds. Almost always stress or magnesium deficiency.

15. Waking up at 3am every night ⟶ Your liver is overloaded. Cut sugar, alcohol, late meals. It's not insomnia. It's your body asking for help.

[Sukrit Bhatia @SukritBhatia1]

1) Exact dosing power:
One average Brazil nut = 68–96 mcg selenium (RDA is only 55 mcg). So 1–2 nuts truly can hit 1000%+ … but content varies 10× depending on the soil where they grew (Amazon richest).

2) Hashimoto’s proof:
Meta-analyses of RCTs show 200 mcg/day selenium reduces TPO antibodies ~40% in 3–6 months, helps convert T4 → active T3, lowers inflammation, and improves energy/mood. Food sources often work as well as supplements when levels are low.

3) Safety rule:
Stick to 1–2 nuts/day max. Upper safe limit = 400 mcg. More than 4–5 regularly risks selenosis (brittle nails, hair loss, garlic breath, fatigue). Always better to test first!

4) Synergy hacks:
Pair with myo-inositol (studies show even stronger antibody drop) or natural vitamin E for extra antioxidant punch. Raw or lightly roasted works best.

5) Pro move:
Get a baseline plasma/serum selenium blood test before starting and re-test after 8–12 weeks. Deficiency is surprisingly common; excess is sneaky.

[Elijah Krings @Elijahkrings]

The lymphatic system & thyroid are particularly connected:

During Hashimotos we can see an increase in lymphocyte migration into thyroid tissue, which is a clinical sign of this autoimmune disease

The higher the lymphocyte count, the higher the tissue destruction within this microenvironment

The importance of the lymphatic system in thyroid autoimmunity has been observed by the doctor who later coined the term "Hashimotos", Dr.
Hakaru Hashimoto, who noticed exactly this lymphocyte infiltration

Clearing lymph daily in those people suffering from any thyroid issues is a non negotiable

[George Ferman @Helios_Movement]

*Standard disclaimer that nothing in this thread should be used as an antitode for medical advice*

In 1912, Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto published a 30-page paper in German describing four middle-aged women with a strange new type of goiter: the thyroid was infiltrated by lymphocytes, formed true lymphoid follicles with germinal centers, showed fibrosis, and had peculiar large eosinophilic (Hürthle) cells.

He called it “lymphomatous goiter”.

The medical world in Europe dismissed it as an early stage of Riedel’s invasive fibrous thyroiditis and forgot about it for two decades.

It wasn’t until 1931 (Hakaru died of typhoid fever in 1934) that American pathologists rediscovered the entity, and not until 1956–1957 when Rose & Witebsky reproduced it in rabbits and Deborah Doniach found anti-thyroglobulin antibodies in patients and asserted that they have an immunological reaction to human thyroglobulin.

That’s when Hashimoto’s thyroiditis was finally recognized as the world’s first proven organ-specific autoimmune disease.

Today it is the most common autoimmune disease, accounting for almost 30% of all autoimmunity worldwide.

[Annmichelle @Annmich03234983]

@BioavailableNd Hashimotos is caused by bartonella infection which also causes gut issues which then cause immune system issues. Treat Bart and the hashimotos goes away

[Doğal Yasalar @dogalyasalar]

vitamin mineral eksikliklerinde ortaya çıkan belirtiler ve hastalıklar:

○ MAGNEZYUM
— kas krampları · çarpıntı · anksiyete · uyku bozukluğu
— migren · hipertansiyon · insülin direnci · aritmi

○ B1 (TİAMİN / BENFOTİAMİN)
— yorgunluk · beyin sisi · periferik nöropati · çarpıntı
— beriberi · POTS · disotonomi · diyabetik nöropati

○ B2 (RİBOFLAVİN)
— ışığa hassasiyet · dudak çatlakları · baş ağrısı
— migren · mitokondriyal disfonksiyon

○ B3 (NİASİN)
— kızarıklık · cilt sorunları · mental bulanıklık
— pellagra · depresyon · düşük NAD+ metabolizması

○ B6 (PİRİDOKSAL-5-FOSFAT)
— irritabilite · PMS · nöropati · anksiyete
— hiperhomosisteinemi · nörotransmitter dengesizliği

○ B9 (FOLAT)
— yorgunluk · dil iltihabı · anemi
— megaloblastik anemi · gebelikte nöral tüp defekti

○ B12 (KOBALAMİN)
— uyuşma · hafıza kaybı · denge sorunları
— pernisiyöz anemi · nörodejenerasyon benzeri tablolar

○ DEMİR
— halsizlik · nefes darlığı · solukluk
— demir eksikliği anemisi · saç dökülmesi · RLS (huzursuz bacak)

○ ÇİNKO
— tat/koku kaybı · yara iyileşmesi yavaş · akne
— bağışıklık zayıflığı · testosteron düşüklüğü · saç dökülmesi

○ SELENYUM
— halsizlik · tiroid hassasiyeti · saç incelmesi
— hipotiroidi · Hashimoto · düşük antioksidan kapasite

○ İYOT
— kilo artışı · üşüme · yavaş metabolizma
— guatr · hipotiroidi

○ KALSİYUM
— kas spazmı · kemik hassasiyeti
— osteopeni · osteoporoz

○ D VİTAMİNİ
— bağışıklık düşüklüğü · kas zayıflığı · depresif ruh hali
— osteomalazi · otoimmün hastalık eğilimi · enfeksiyon yatkınlığı

○ K2 (MENAKİNON)
— damar kireçlenmesi · kemik zayıflığı
— arteriyel kalsifikasyon · osteoporoz (kalsiyum yanlış yere gider)

○ C VİTAMİNİ
— diş eti kanaması · kolay morarma · yorgunluk
— skorbüt · bağışıklık zayıflığı

○ E VİTAMİNİ
— nörolojik zayıflık · kas güçsüzlüğü
— oksidatif stres artışı · nörodejeneratif süreçler

○ KOENZİM Q10
— düşük enerji · kas yorgunluğu · egzersiz intoleransı
— mitokondriyal disfonksiyon · kalp yetmezliği destek tedavisi

○ KARNİTİN
— yağ yakım zayıflığı · kas güçsüzlüğü
— mitokondri hastalıkları · kronik yorgunluk

○ ALFA LİPOİK ASİT
— sinir hassasiyeti · glikoz kontrol sorunları
— diyabetik nöropati · insülin direnci

○ MOLİBDEN
— kükürt hassasiyeti · baş ağrısı · detoks zayıflığı
— sülfür metabolizma sorunları (tartışmalı alan)

○ BAKIR
— anemi benzeri tablo · saç pigment kaybı
— bağ dokusu zayıflığı · nörolojik sorunlar (Wilson vs. denge önemli)

○ POTASYUM
— kas zayıflığı · ritim bozukluğu
— hipokalemi · aritmi

○ SODYUM
— baş dönmesi · düşük tansiyon · halsizlik
— adrenal yetersizlik benzeri tablolar · POTS

○ KOLİN
— hafıza zayıflığı · yağlı karaciğer eğilimi
— NAFLD · nörolojik fonksiyon bozuklukları

○ GLİSİN / PROLİN (AMİNO ASİT KOFAKTÖRLER)
— eklem zayıflığı · uyku kalitesi düşüklüğü
— kolajen sentez bozukluğu · bağ dokusu sorunları

[Andra @BioavailableNd]

70% of cases of hypothyroidism are actually the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, originally called Struma Lymphomatosa, because of the heavy infiltration of lymphocytes from nearby lymph nodes. If you've never tested your anti-TPO antibodies, I highly recommend it. If they’re elevated, everything changes: Thyroid -> Lymph -> Liver.

[Bobby Freiler @BobbyFreiler]

This is Big Pharma's worst nightmare.

Here are 10 natural remedies that work better than their prescription counterparts (and cost almost $0):

1. Dandelion root

Dr. Morse calls it nature's ultimate detox tool, and so do many other doctors.

Flushes out toxins and supports kidney function.

The best part is, it costs less than your morning coffee.

2. Burdock root

This is the ultimate Lymphatic and blood cleanser.

Your lymph moves 3x more waste than your blood. When it's clogged, you feel it everywhere.

This root cleanses both systems at once.

3. Astragalus root

Immune system powerhouse.

Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years.

Big Pharma can't patent it, so scientists don’t talk about it enough.

4. Parsley (leaf/root)

Way more than just a garnish - it's been used medicinally for centuries.

Supports kidney function and healthy circulation. Greeks were onto something.

5. Red clover

Fantastic for lymphatic support and gentle detoxification.

What a lot of people tend to forget is that before you detox, it’s super important to open your pathways. Otherwise, toxins just recirculate.

1. Eleuthero root

Russian researchers studied this extensively for cosmonauts and athletes, and it literally rewires your stress response.

It also improves your endocrine system, making it stronger over time.

1. Cleavers herb

Literally sweeps waste from your lymph nodes, and your urinary system loves it too.

Medieval monks called it "the spring cleaner," and they were absolutely right.

1. Slippery elm bark

Works like marshmallow root but even more powerful for serious gut issues.

Native Americans used this for centuries. Still works better than most modern options.

9. Mullein leaf

Traditional use: supporting lung health and easier breathing.

Many people find it helpful for congestion. Gentle enough for daily tea.

1. Wild yam root

Balances hormones without synthetic replacements.

Women use it for PMS. Men for inflammation. Both get results that shock their doctors.

These herbs cost pennies but work better than prescriptions.

Take advantage of them, friends.

[Bobby Freiler @BobbyFreiler]

I ditched doctors for these 6 backyard “weeds” (they act like miracle drugs and replace the need for all prescription drugs):

1. Nettle

Called “nature’s multivitamin.”

Packed with iron, magnesium, and chlorophyll.

Heals adrenal fatigue, purifies blood, and strengthens hair & nails.

2. Dandelion

Your liver's best friend growing in your front yard.

Every part is medicine - root, leaf, flower.

The root detoxes your liver better than milk thistle.
The leaves flush your kidneys.
The flowers are pure vitamin A.

3. Burdock Root

Blood purifier and lymphatic cleanser.

Supports skin healing (eczema, acne, psoriasis).

Dr. Morse calls it one of the best herbs for moving the lymphatic “sewer system.”

4. Red Clover

Powerful detoxifier.

Strengthens the lungs, clears mucus, & supports hormone balance.

Farmers see it as cattle feed - God made it for human healing too.

5. Plantain (the weed, not the banana)

Used since biblical times for wound healing.

Chew it into a paste, place on a sting or cut - it pulls out toxins & speeds recovery.

6. Chickweed

The weight loss weed.

Seriously - it dissolves fat and reduces appetite naturally.

Plus, it's loaded with vitamins A, D, B complex, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, & zinc.

Pharma calls these weeds.

God calls them medicine.

You don’t need a prescription for these to see what’s already growing at your feet, my friends.

[Ways2Well @ways2wellX]

A clinical study investigated whether the herb Rhodiola rosea could help reduce symptoms of mild-to-moderate depression compared to the antidepressant sertraline (Zoloft) and placebo.

The Study
Researchers conducted a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving adults with mild-to-moderate major depressive disorder. Participants received either Rhodiola rosea extract, sertraline, or placebo, and depressive symptoms were monitored throughout the study.

Key Findings
After 12 weeks, researchers observed:
🔹 Both Rhodiola and sertraline were associated with reductions in depressive symptoms
🔹 Sertraline showed greater symptom improvement overall
🔹 Rhodiola was better tolerated and associated with fewer reported side effects

These findings suggest that Rhodiola may offer modest mood-supportive effects with a more favorable side-effect profile.

Study Limitations
While promising, this research also has several limitations:
🔹 Small sample size
🔹 Mild-to-moderate depression only
🔹 Neither treatment significantly outperformed placebo statistically

The Takeaway
This study suggests that Rhodiola may help support mood in some adults with mild-to-moderate depression and may be associated with fewer side effects than sertraline. However, larger clinical trials are still needed to better understand its effectiveness and long-term role in mental health support.

PMID: 25837277

Informational only. Not medical advice.

[Dalton (Analyze & Optimize) @Outdoctrination]

Low carb diets lower thyroid function.

Carbohydrates and insulin help to convert T4 into T3, and away from reverse T3.

This has been routinely documented in the research.

I've written at length about this below: https://t.co/QIgXWnEILA

[Oscar Patel @OscarPatel]

You're not ugly, you just need to:

-thumbpull
-nasal breathe
-train masseters
-fix biomechanics
-eat tougher foods
-expand your palate
-fix circadian health
-fix your T3, T4 levels
-lower prolactin levels
-cure lip incompetence
-loosen tight myofascia
-fit gut lining & detoxify
-walk with a narrow gait
-start functional training
-train your orbicularis oris
-quit parafunctional habits

There is a science to beauty.

It was just concealed from you.