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Did you know that there are 80100 different types of autoimmune disorders that
affect various organs, glands, systems and functions throughout the body? Graves
disease is acommon autoimmune disordercharacterized by an overproduction of
thyroid hormones (a condition also called hyperthyroidism).
Thethyroid is considered one of the most important endocrine glands in the body,
since it produces hormones that affect nearly aspect of life: hunger, sleep,
reproduction, energy levels, metabolism, body weight and more.
In the U.S., Graves disease is the No. 1cause for hyperthyroidism, or an overactive
thyroid gland. (1) So, what is Graves disease, and how can you treat this common
thyroid issue naturally? Lets take a look at my top seven natural remedies for Graves
disease.
What Is Graves Disease?

Graves disease symptoms can vary a lot depending on the person and how severe
the disorder has become. Because the thyroid gland has such widespread and
important roles in the body, symptoms of Graves disease are usually very apparent
and can affect overallwell-being and health in many different ways.
In the medical world, an autoimmune disorder is considered a chronic illness, having
no permanent cure and needing to be controlled over time through various lifestyle
changes and sometimes medications, too.The primary goal of controlling Graves
disease is tostop the overproductionof thyroid hormones, which helps lower Graves
symptoms, including trouble sleeping, weight loss, eye bulging and personality
changes. (2)
As youll come to learn, managing stress is one of the most important ways to ght
autoimmune disorders, since some studies ndthat up to 80 percent of patients who
develop autoimmune disorders classify themselves as having suffered from high
amounts of stress!
It can be hard to diagnose and treat Graves disease because many people who have
symptoms of abnormal thyroid activity also experience symptoms that can confused
with other disorders. Some studies have found that for someone to be diagnosed with
an autoimmune disorder like Graves disease, it usually requires the patient to visit an
average of ve doctors over the course of several years, causing a lot of uncertainty
and grief in the process.
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So while its oftena stressful road to arrive at a diagnosis of Graves disease, but
fortunately many people are able to help control the disorder well once they make
certain adjustments to their diets, stress levels and lifestyles.
Natural Treatment for Graves Disease

1. Manage Stress Levels
Several studies, involving both humans and animals, showthat stress can ignite
autoimmune reactions and worsen inammation. Thats probably why such a high
percentage of Graves disease patients report having experienced trauma or chronic
stress before developing the disease. Research demonstrates that stress causes both
physical and psychological changes that impact how the immune system works,
causing a downstream of neuro-endocrine alterations that can wind up leading to
autoimmune disorders and tissue damage. (3)
Stress can raise levels of cortisol and adrenaline, which disturb neurotransmitter
function and worsen symptoms of thyroid disease.To keep stress from aggravating
Graves disease, build stress-reducing practices into your day, including natural stress
relievers such as: exercise, meditation, prayer, spending time in nature, using essential
oils, massage therapy, acupuncture or volunteering for a good cause.
2. Eat an Anti-inammatory Diet
Reducing inammation through a healthy diet is one of the best ways to enhance
immune function, create a healthy gut environment and manage your autoimmune
symptoms. Inammation can partially be traced to an unhealthy gut microbiota that is
caused by nutrient deciencies, food allergies or sensitivities, which all raise
autoimmune activity. (4)
Some of the ways that your diet might trigger autoimmune reactions include eating
common allergens like gluten and dairy products, which the immune system can
actually register as a threat when they arent digested properly. Allergens can
contribute toleaky gut syndrome, in which small particles leak out into the
bloodstream through tiny openings in the gut lining, triggering autoimmunity.
A well-rounded diet thats lled with anti-inammatory foods and free from toxin
overload helps resolve bacterial imbalances in the gut that make symptoms worse.
Focus on limiting or avoiding foods capable of aggravating autoimmune disorders,
including:
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conventional dairy products

gluten
articial avorings or dyes
added sugar
GMO ingredients (common in almost all packaged foods which contain
preservatives, high fructose corn syrup and other chemical ingredients)
Foods that can help control Graves disease symptoms include:

fresh vegetables/green juices: theseprovide vital nutrients and ght inammation
fresh fruit: a great source of antioxidants and electrolytes, but avoid processed fruit
juices
anti-inammatory herbs: basil, rosemary, parsley and oregano are all antiinammatory
spices like tumeric, garlic and ginger: known to help boost immune system function
bone broth: helps heal the gut and improvedetoxication
probiotics: balance bacteria within the digestive tract and ght leaky gut syndrome
healthy fats including omega-3s: lower inammation and helps with
neurotransmitter functions
3. Get Some Exercise

Exercise is a great way to help control stress and lower inammation, as long as its
enjoyable and doesnt involve overtraining, which make you even more irritable. Do
some sort of exercise daily that makes you feel happier, less anxious and hopefully
helps you sleep. Soothing exercises that can work well include dancing, yoga, cycling
or swimming.Listening to music while exercising is another great way to get into the
zone and feel more relaxed afterward. (5)
Another reason to eat a nutrient-rich diet and exercise is to help protect your bones,
since having a thyroid disorder already interferes with your ability to maintain bone
strength. Having very high levels of thyroid hormone interferes with your bodys
normal ability to incorporate calcium or other minerals into your bones, which means
you need to do whatever you can to lower bone loss in other ways. Strength training,
including doing bodyweight exercises at home, helps keep bones strong as you age.
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4. Quit Smoking
Cigarette smoking and exposure to tobacco and other recreational drugs has been
found to be a potential trigger for autoimmune disorders, including Graves disease.
Its not exactly clear how cigarettes might make Graves disease worse, but its very
likely that the high amount of toxins present in cigarettes (and other drugs) raises
inammation, damages healthy cells and tissue, and therefore activates the immune
system to release more T-ghter cells. (6)
5. Lower Exposure toEnvironmentalToxins
Most of us come into contact with various chemical or environmental toxins multiple
times every single day. There areover 80,000 chemicals and toxins used legally every
single year in the U.S. in common household or beauty products, chemically sprayed
crops, prescription medications, birth control pills, and antibiotics. These can all wind
up accumulating in the water supply and elsewhere, making their way into our homes
and bodies.
I recommend buying organic produce as much as possible, using natural household
products (including essential oils), avoiding unnecessary medications however you
can, and drinking high-quality water thats been ltered to eliminate chlorine and
uoride.
6. TreatSensitivity of the Eyes and Skin
If you develop Graves complications in the eyes or on the skin, there are some simple
remedies you can try at home to ease inammation and pain. For ophthalmopathy, try
using acool compress pressed against your eyes to keep them moisturized, as well as
applying lubricating eyes drops. Also always wear sunglasses when outdoors, since
sensitive eyes are more prone to damage from ultraviolet rays. If your eyes become
puffy overnight, try raising your head while youre sleeping to keep blood and uid
from building up around your face. (7)
If Gravesaffects your skin, you can use soothing essential oils combined with
coconut oil to ght itchiness, swelling and reddening. Essential oils that are gentle and
anti-inammatory include lavender, frankincense, rose and tea tree oil.
7. Talk to Your Doctor About Potential Graves Disease Complications
There are certain complications that develop when Graves disease is untreated. This
is especially true if youre pregnant, have other forms of inammatory diseases orif
yousuffer from another autoimmune disorder.
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If youre pregnant, its important to get Graves under control since it raises the risk
formiscarriage, preterm birth, fetal thyroid dysfunction, poor fetal growth, maternal
heart failure and preeclampsia (high blood pressure). If you have a history of heart
disease or complications, Graves disease can lead to heart rhythm disorders, changes
in the structure and function of the heart muscles, and even possibly heart failure in
some rare cases.
Another reason to track your symptoms and progress is because of a rare but very
serious and life-threatening complication of Graves disease: thyroid storm, which is
also called thyrotoxic crisis. This is basically a severe form of hyperthyroidism and
make symptoms worse, including digestion,sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, bone loss,
severe low blood pressure and weight loss.
While theres plenty you can do on your own to lower Graves disease risks and
symptoms, always make sure to get professional help if you notice symptoms
worsening suddenly or youre under a lot of stress/anxiety, which can trigger a
relapse.
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Some of the most common signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism caused by Graves
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changes in someones mood, including irritability and anxiousness
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muscle pains and weakness

trouble sleeping, restlessness and sometimes insomnia
a fast heartbeat
sensitivity to heat and changes in temperature
digestive problems, including diarrhea
tremor of the hands or ngers
an increase in perspiration or warm, moist skin
enlargement of your thyroid gland (goiter)
irregular periods
erectile dysfunction or reduced libido
changes in skin texture, including thickening of the skin on the lower legs or red
bumps (called pretibial myxedema)
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eye problems, including bulging of the eyes (known as exophthalmos or Graves

ophthalmopathy), which affects a high percentage of Graves patients (some studies
show about 30 percent to 80 percent) (8)
pain in the eyes, red eyes, sensitivity to light or vision loss (a less common
complication than eye bulging)
Whos at the biggest risk for developing Graves disease? While autoimmune disorders
of all kinds can affect both men and women, younger people and the elderly, and
people of all nationalities, Graves disease is believed to be much more common
among women, especially younger women who are below the age of 40. (9) In
fact,thyroid disorders and autoimmune disorders in general usually impact women
much more than men, which is believed to be the case partially because womens
hormones are more susceptible to changes caused by stress.Graves disease is
seven to eight times more common in women than men, especially women between
ages 30 and 60.
For some people, Graves disease can go into remission or even disappear completely
after several months or years of living with the disease. Usually, however, it wont go
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Causes of Graves Disease

How does this autoimmune develop and manifest in the body?Graves disease isnot
the only reason that someone might produce more thyroid hormone than normal, but
its one of the mostcommon reasons. Like other autoimmune disorders, there isnt a
clear-cut cause for Graves disease, but rather people are believed to develop Graves
due to a combination of several factors, which can include: a genetic predisposition, a
poor diet, high stress levels and exposure to certain environmental toxins. (10)
Someone who has a family member with Graves disease is more likely to be affected,
since there seems to be certain genes that increase the chances of developing
Graves. Many experts also believe that autoimmune disorders of all kinds can be
triggered by high amounts of chronic stress in someones life or a traumatic episode.
Other risk factors include having poor immune function and frequent infections,
pregnancy, being a smoker/using drugs, or having another autoimmune disease (such
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as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, two of the most common autoimmune conditions

there are).
Graves disease develops when the immune system experiences changes in levels of
antibodies, which is usually kicked off by high levels of inammation. The human
immune system is designed to respond to a wide variety of threats, some that are
actually harmful and some that are not. Normally, the immune systems protective
mechanisms keep us free from diseases or infections caused by bacteria, viruses,
fungi or cell mutations, but in people with autoimmune disorders, overactivity of the
immune system starts to actually harm the body and affect healthy cells, organs and
glands.
In an attempt to protect the body from perceived threats (like toxins found in a poor
food supply or withinthe environment), the immune system can raise levels of
antibodies, also called ghter cells, which look for anything in the body that seems
unusual or dangerous. (11) Graves is a type of autoimmune disorder with an organ
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How Graves Disease Develops

Normally,
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is released by the pituitary gland in the
brain and usually determines how much hormones the thyroid produces. But people
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These antibodies are called thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI)and thyrotropin

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adequate amounts to help the thyroid function normally. But TSI antibodies cause the
thyroid gland to produce excess thyroid hormones above and beyond what is
necessary and healthy.
Since the thyroid mistakes these antibodies for TSH, they can override normal signals
sent from the pituitary gland and therefore cause hyperthyroidism.As TSI and TRAb
levels rise, it increases inammation, which indicates that the immune system is
working on overdrive and accidentally attacking the bodys own healthy tissue.A
harmful cycle can develop in people with Graves disease because the more active
the immune system becomes, the more bodily tissue is damaged and then more
activated T-cells and auto-antibodies are released.
We produce several different kinds of thyroid hormones normally, including the types
called T3 and T4. Compared to healthy people without autoimmune or thyroid
disorders, on a blood test people with Graves disease show abnormally high levels of
T3 and T4, low TSH, and a high presence of TSI antibodies.
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One of the most noticeable effects of Graves disease is changes in someones

weight, mood and appearance. Thats because hormones secreted by the thyroid
gland control your metabolism, meaning your ability to use nutrients and calories from
the food you eat in order to have enough energy. Youve likely heard and noticed that
genetics play a big part in determining someones body weight, and thats because
thyroid gland activity is somewhat hereditary therefore so is the rate of someones
metabolism. The metabolic rate is determined by the amount of available circulating
thyroid hormones, so when the thyroid gland secretes an overabundance of these
hormones, the metabolism can shoot up and cause weight loss, anxiousness and
irritability.
Many people will Graves suffer from physical feelings associated with anxiety,
including fast heartbeat (or pounding heart), increased sweating, trembling, lack of
appetite, trouble with digesting food normally and diculty getting good sleep. After
visiting a doctor about these uncomfortable symptoms, many practitioners prescribe
medications or even surgery to treatGraves disease. Most often, Graves is treated
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with radioiodine
therapy,
which
gradually destroys the cells that make up the thyroid
gland, or anti-thyroid medications and surgery to remove part of the overactive thyroid
gland.
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If you follow the seven natural treatments above manage stress levels, eat an antiinammatory diet, exercise, dont smoke, lower exposure to toxins, treat eye and skin
sensitivities, and talk to your doctor youre sure to get your Graves disease under
control and prevent future occurrences.
Read Next:5 Ways To Treat Hyperthyroidism Naturally

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Mickal Cottrell says:
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Christina says:
March 31, 2016 at 11:12 am
I was diagnosed with Graves disease last year and after having a severe
reaction to the medication I was told my only option was to do the Radioactive
Iodine Treatment. I did this in September 2015 and went severely Hypo in
November 2015. It has be a rough road and I just now had an in range blood
test even though I dont feel normal. I still have extreme fatigue and back pain.
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My doctor said it could take 6 months for me to feel normal and to wait it out on
this particular dosage. Now since I no longer have a Thyroid I will be on Thyroid
Hormones for the rest of my life. I am still wanting to go as natural as possible. I
just bought essential oils and am slowing working on more of a clean diet. How
will essential oils react to the Levothyroxine? I wish I would have tried to nd
other solutions but in the midst of having crazy symptoms especially with my
heart I just wanted to feel better. I love the idea of essential oils but dont want
to take/use anything that would interact negatively with the meds.
Thanks so much, very excited to continue to explore your website.
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Ivs says:
February 23, 2016 at 12:29 am
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Mari says:
December 26, 2015 at 8:30 pm
I am told i have thyroid for the last 24 years. its either hyper or hypo, not sure.
First they give me 100 mg, take for a month, i come back, they do a TSH test,
then they change my meds to 88 mg. I have gained 26 pounds, i cant catch my
breath, i have sleeping problems, diarrhea daily after eating. I eat mornings 1
egg, 1 c coffee, 1 whole wheat bread toasted. lunch salad, supper salad, salmon
What type of thyroid do i have hyper or hypo. Do you recommend i see a endo
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Jeanna Suzor says:
December 22, 2015 at 5:51 pm
I have Hashis. It is the last stage. I recently had an ultrasound which showed
that. I do not have a goiter. Is it possible to have Graves without a Goiter. I am
having a hard time keeping weight on. I am way below my normal weight. I will
be seeing a new thyroid doc the end of January.
Thanks for your blog!
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Foods that can help control Graves disease symptoms include:

3. Get Some Exercise

muscle pains and weakness

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Causes of Graves Disease

as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, two of the most common autoimmune conditions

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