🌿 Holistic Approaches to Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto’s

Support for Your Thyroid, Naturally – from Ruach Chiropractic

✅ Understanding Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroidism

• Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, or conversion of T4 into the active form of T3 slowing metabolism and energy.
  
  

• Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid, often leading to hypothyroidism.

• When your thyroid is not functioning well, you do not feel good at all, you feel sluggish and you are unable to lose weight no matter how much you diet. The thyroid is what determines at what level your metabolism runs at, and if you feel like your metabolism is extremely slow, you may have a thyroid deficiency as it is becoming very common among men & women in todays society.
  
  

Common symptoms include:

• Fatigue, cold intolerance
  
  

• Brain fog, depression
  
  

• Weight gain, dry skin, brittle nails
  
  

• Constipation, hair thinning
  
  

• Irregular periods or fertility issues

🧠 Root-Cause Approach:

• Nervous system regulation (chiropractic adjustments)
  
  

• Gut–thyroid axis optimization
  
  

• Reducing autoimmune triggers (toxins, foods, stress)
  
  

• Supporting mitochondrial and immune function
  

🌿 Recommended Natural Supplements

🔹 Thyroid-Specific Support

• SELENIUM (200 mcg/day)
  Reduces TPO antibodies and supports thyroid hormone conversion. Found in Brazil nuts.

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• ZINC PICOLINATE (15–30 mg/day)
  Helps T4-to-T3 conversion and supports immune balance.

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• VITAMIN D3 (2,000–5,000 IU/day) Take with K2 supplement. Link has a D3 & K2 combined supplement
  Deficiency is common in Hashimoto’s. Supports immune modulation and thyroid tissue repair.

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• L-TYROSINE (500-2000mg/day)
  Precursor to thyroid hormone production. Use cautiously; best under practitioner guidance.

https://amzn.to/3Jh9TZj

• IODINE
  Caution: May worsen Hashimoto’s if SELENIUM is low. Only supplement if a deficiency is confirmed.

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MOLYBDENUM (big one)

Dosage: 150-350mg/day

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• Antioxidant synergy

Reduces oxidative stress on thyroid tissue

•       Detox enzyme cofactor

Improves sulfur, aldehyde, and chemical metabolism

•     T3 Support

Enhances detox pathways that influence T4-to-T3 conversion

•   Improves food tolerance

Helps manage sulfite and sulfur sensitivities

TUDCA (BIG ONE)

Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) is being explored for its potential benefits in individuals with hypothyroidism, particularly those with subclinical hypothyroidism or low T3 levels. The primary mechanism proposed is its ability to enhance the conversion of thyroxine (T4) to the more active triiodothyronine (T3), a process that predominantly occurs in the liver.

•  Mitochondria & Cellular Support

•  Supports Genetic Expression 

• Liver Health

• Supports a Healthy Gut Microbiome

• TUDCA’s many benefits include digestive support (especially for fats), promoting liver and kidney function, brain health, cellular support, and eye health.*

*Really helps T4 convert to T3 in the body

Dosage:500-1500 mg.

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TAURINE (big one): conditionally essential amino acid with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cell-protective properties

• Reduces Inflammation & Autoimmune Activity

• Supports Liver Detoxification & Bile Flow

• Promotes Cellular Energy & Mitochondrial Function

•  Supports Heart and Metabolic Health

• May Reduce Anxiety, Insomnia & Brain Fog

• Taurine acts as a calming neurotransmitter and supports GABA activity.
  
  

Typical dose: 500 mg to 2,000 mg/day (divided doses), taken with food or away from thyroid meds.

Works well with magnesium, B6, and zinc.

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🔹 Anti-inflammatory & Gut Support

PROBIOTICS ESPECIALLY L.REUTERI
-Gut dysbiosis can trigger immune dysfunction. Look for multi-strain formulas.

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GLUTAMINE (big one) & SLIPPERY ELM
-Heal leaky gut and reduce immune flare-ups.

https://amzn.to/4fltyDz

CURCUMIN (from turmeric)
-Natural anti-inflammatory. Look for liposomal or BCM-95 for better absorption.

https://amzn.to/453E7I2

ASHWAGANDA (Withania somnifera)
-Adaptogen that helps manage stress and may support T4 levels. 

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🌱 Eastern Medicine & Functional Nutrition

🧘 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

In TCM, hypothyroidism is often associated with:

• Kidney Yang Deficiency (coldness, fatigue)
  
  

• Spleen Qi Deficiency (digestive sluggishness)
  
  

• Liver Qi Stagnation (emotional imbalance)
  
  

🌿 Common Herbal Formulas:

• You Gui Wan – Tonifies kidney yang, supports warmth, vitality

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• Ba Zhen Tang – Nourishes Qi and blood in weakened states

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• Chai Hu Shu Gan San – Moves stagnant Liver Qi, supports mood and hormone balance

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💆 Mind-Body Techniques & Supportive Therapies

• Chiropractic Adjustments:
  Realigning the spine supports the vagus nerve and endocrine system communication.

• Acupuncture:
  Used to balance the thyroid meridian and reduce autoimmune symptoms.

• Castor Oil Packs over the Thyroid or Liver
  Stimulates detox, lymphatic drainage, and blood flow.

• Infrared Sauna or Epsom Salt Baths
  Reduce inflammation and support detox (especially for patients with MTHFR or sluggish liver pathways).

• Breathwork or Meditation
  Calms autoimmunity by supporting parasympathetic healing.

  Your health is worth investigating, if you have any questions about your metabolism and want to schedule a session with me, we can formulate a plan to help you get back on track. Typically thyroid issues take 3-6months to heal, but with a plan in hand, you’re well on your way.

  -with Love,

  Christopher Rhoten, D.C

  RUACH CHIROPRACTIC

  “RESPIRAR”