One of the most common questions that I am asked is: How did you get off of thyroid medication after seven years? I was taking Levothyroxine for 7 years after being diagnosed as hypothyroid after a couple of miscarriages in my early twenties. It wasn’t right away that I started feeling off, but after a matter of time I knew this was not something that I wanted to live with forever as my doctor told me I would.

Cut to the chase: Working with my endocrinologist who was testing to make sure my levels stayed in a healthy range for me, this is how I was able to get off the medication and keep my labs in a healthy range. I took packaged foods out of my diet as much as possible. I added iodine and selenium to my daily diet through seaweed and Brazil nuts. I made sure daily exercise was built into my schedule as a non-negotiable. I tried a handful of supplement brands and switched to the ones that made me feel the best. Some of the supplements that helped me not only with getting off of thyroid medication, but also helped eliminate my migraines: Vitamin B complex, Magnesium, CoQ10, Fish Oil, Vitamin D with K2 and Turmeric with black pepper.

One book that I found after I had already gotten off the medication is The Medical Medium’s Cleanse to Heal. It turns out that many of the things that I did are listed for relieving hypothyroidism. I will list some, but I suggest you pick up the book for many more suggestions, details and dosages of the supplements.
-Celery juice- check out my blog post all about my experience and the best juicer options!
-Vitamin B Complex, like this one.
-Magnesium Glycinate, like this one.
-Barley Grass Juice Powder, like this one.
-Cat’s Claw, like this one.
-Chaga Mushroom, like this one.
-Spirulina, like this one.
-Wild Blueberry Powder, like this one.
-Liquid Zinc Sulfate, like this one.

I pray that you find relief where you are looking for it. One of the best feelings in the world is feeling healthy and having energy. Unfortunately a lot of people don’t remember what that feels like because of the toxins in our environment today, the prescriptions with mile-long side effect lists and the state of our food supply. Remember to stay away from packaged foods, eat organic and local whenever possible and get in whatever exercise brings you joy and makes you feel strong.

This is not medical advice, simply my experience. Please consult with your doctor. If you have the ability to work with a functional nutritionist or naturopath that would be amazing for you.

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