RECIPES AND REMEDIES FOR THYROID SUPPORT€¦ · senticosus) –panax comes from the Greek word panacea, or cure-all. Ginseng improves the body’s resistance to environmental stressors.

C O O K I N G U P A C U R E

R EC I P ES A N D R EM EDI ES F OR THY R OI D S UP P OR T


Andrea Beaman, HHC, Chef, Herbalist

• Internationally renowned health coach

and educator, Natural Foods Chef, and

Herbalist

• Named one of the top 100 Most Influential

Health and Fitness experts, recipient of

Natural Gourmet Institute Award for

Excellence in Health Supportive Education,

and Health Leadership Award from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition

• Online training programs that reach

students, clients and practitioners around

the world


Incurable Thyroid Disease PLUS Goiter

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Healthy, Happy, Goiter-less!



Get to Know the Thyroid

• Butterfly shaped gland located in your neck that weighs about an ounce

• Takes in iodine, combines and converts it into T4 and T3 thyroid hormone

• Produces T3, T4 and Calcitonin

• Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone regulate blood calcium

• Communication between cells and various bodily systems

• Stimulates bones cells to build bone tissue

• Thyroid hormones are essential for brain and skeletal growth

• Cells consume oxygen to make energy with thyroid hormone

• Responsible for rate of metabolism, body weight and temperature

• Helps regulate waking and sleeping, and menstrual cycles

• Increases mitochondria that increases energy production



Some Symptoms of Thyroid Imbalance

• Weight Problems

• Hair Loss

• Exhaustion/Chronic Fatigue

• Allergies

• Dry skin

• Depression and Anxiety

• Infertility/Menstrual problems

• Muscle and Joint pain

• Swollen Goiter

• Heart Palpitations

• Tremors

• Sleep Disturbances

• Brain Fog

• Digestive distress



Endocrine System – Thyroid is NOT a solo Operator

• Hypothalamus

• Pituitary

• Pineal

• Thyroid

• Thymus

• Adrenals

• Pancreas

• Gonads



Endocrine Disruptors

Environmental Disasters

Perchlorate

BPA – Bisphenol A

Dioxin

Phthalates

Mercury

PFOA – Peflourinated Chemicals

Organophosphate Pesticides



Organically Grown Naturally Raised Foods


Not Fad Diets!


Local and Seasonal Eating

Butternut Squash Puree with

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Watermelon, Cucumber and

Feta Salad



Join a CSA to understand seasonal eating

www.localharvest.org



Iodine Rich Foods for Thyroid Hormone Production

• Fish

• Seafood (shrimp, crustaceans)

• Sea vegetables

• Capers and salt-brined pickled foods

• Nettles


Calm the Nervous System, Reduce Stress, Support Adrenals

Adaptogenic Herbs – strengthen the body overall and increase ability to handle stress.

– Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera) – used for chronic fatigue and anxiety,

rejuvenating, and boosts immunity. For someone suffering from insomnia,

reproductive issues, or exhaustion, Ashwaganda may be a great herb. If there

is a sensitivity to nightshades, Ashwaganda would NOT be the right herb, use

Schisandra or ginseng.

– Ginseng (Panax ginseng, Panax quinqeufolius, Eleutherococcus

senticosus) – panax comes from the Greek word panacea, or cure-all.

Ginseng improves the body’s resistance to environmental stressors. Ginseng

boosts immunity and enhances both physical and mental performance.

– Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – acts much like cortisol and benefits adrenal

weakness. Demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and antihepatotoxic (supports liver

health)



Restorative Herb Balls

• 1½ tbsp. Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

• 1 tbsp. Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)

• 1 tbsp. He Shou Wu aka Fo-Ti – cured (Polygonum multiflorum)

• 1 tsp. ground ginger

• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup tahini

• 2 tbsp. honey

• 2 tbsp. peanut butter or almond butter

• Toasted sesame seeds

Mix all of the ingredients together (except sesame seeds). Roll into small balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds. Store in the refrigerator. OR use Restorative Herb Powder from woodlandessence.com

Enjoy 1-2 balls per day for 1-3 months.


Support Liver for Optimized Thyroid Health

Conversion of thyroid hormone – T4 needs to be

converted to T3 to be effective and do it’s work in

the body. The majority of this conversion happens

in the liver (kidneys and muscles, too).

Metabolizes hormones – liver breaks down and metabolizes hormones once they have done their

work. If the breakdown does NOT occur,

hormones accumulate and cause imbalances.



Taraxacum officinales (Dandelion)

• Diuretic

• Laxative

• Cholagogue

• Antirheumatic

• Bitter

✓ As a bitter, dandelion root supports digestive health

✓ As a hepatic and cholagogue, dandelion reduces congestion/inflammation in the liver

✓ Dandelion supports liver and digestive health

✓ Other liver support herbs include: Milk Thistle, Red Clover, Burdock Root, Bupleurum, Barberry

Marinated Cabbage & Dandelion Salad with Horseradish

Dressing



Herbal Teas for Thyroid Health

Hyperthyroid and Graves•¼ cup Lemon balm (Melissa officinales)

•1tbsp. Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

•1 tsp. Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Hypothyroid and Hashimotos•2 tbsp. Nettles leaf (Urtica dioica)

•2 tbsp. Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

•1 tbsp. Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)

•1 tsp. Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Place dried herbs in French press or 32 ounce mason jar.

Fill with boiling water and steep 20-25 minutes or longer.

Drink 2-3 cups daily.



Endocrine System, Emotions and the Chakras



Chakra & Endocrine System/Hormones (Emotional Body)

• According to ancient healing, the

chakras are energy centers that are

nourished by meditation, exercise,

food choices, and our emotions.

• This is our emotional connection to our

“self” and the world around us.



Healthy Fifth Chakra - Thyroid• Share emotions that are

truthful and honest

• Speak with grace and wisdom

rather than resentment, anger

• Our ability to share our

creative expression

• Connected to our sense of

sight, taste, smell, and ability

to hear

• Allows us to let go of

attachment & live life as it

unfolds

• Our first direct connection

to Spirit


Happy Healthy Thyroid! Essential Steps to Healing Naturally

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