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August 12, 2020

4 Ways to Reverse Thyroid Hair Loss Naturally

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Hair loss is a common symptom for those with thyroid disease. I experienced hair loss myself when I battled Hashimoto’s, but thankfully I was able to reverse the issue using natural methods. I’ve also worked with many clients who have had thyroid hair loss and many have seen their hair loss stop and new growth come in. 

4 Ways to Reverse Thyroid Hair Loss

So, what is the root cause of hair loss? 

Often, hair loss is rooted in adrenal imbalance (aka stress). This is a very common root cause of almost all thyroid disease including, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and Graves’. 

Here’s why: The body doesn’t need hair to survive. When the body is under continual stress, this depletes nutrients in the body very quickly and it also increases the strain on the adrenals.

Over time, the body becomes so depleted that it doesn’t have the nutrients needed to grow hair. So, the body redirects the nutrients it normally uses for hair growth to support other more vital parts of the body. 

Here are some examples of the various kinds of stress that can cause hair loss:

Mental stress
Physical stress (over exerting yourself and even too much exercise)
Emotional stress
Chronic disease
Viral or bacterial infections
Surgery – any kind
Environmental stress – exposure to synthetic chemicals and endocrine disruptors can cause hormone imbalance and deplete vitamins and minerals in the body.
Pharmaceuticals and medicines – some of these deplete nutrients in the body
EMFs – some people are more sensitive to dirty electricity, wifi, cell phone radiation, magnetic waves, etc.

These stressors are common root causes of thyroid disease as well!

Here are 4 steps you can take to reverse thyroid hair loss naturally: 

1. Take steps to balance your adrenals – As I mentioned above, continual stress puts a strain on the adrenals, which depletes nutrients and causes hair loss. Click here for 20 steps you can take to support your adrenals. 

2. Eat a nutrient-dense diet – Eating foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids is a foundational way to support the body so it will grow healthy hair.

I recommend focusing on heating whole, real foods such as: vegetables, fruits, organic eggs, pastured meats, wild seafood, sea vegetables, butter, ghee, coconut oil, soaked nuts, soaked seeds, soaked legumes, fermented foods, cultured and/or raw dairy, herbs, spices, etc. 

Click here for more information on the kind of foods that help nourish the body. 


3.
Take a good multivitamin – When the body has gotten to the point where it’s losing hair, or not growing hair, this is a sign that the body is deficient in various nutrients. The exact nutrient deficiencies will look different for each person, but in general, it’s a good idea to take a quality food-based multivitamin daily. Catalyn or Catalyn GF from Standard Process is a great choice. 

4. Make sure your stomach produces enough stomach acid – Low stomach acid is a huge stressor for the body and causes nutrient deficiencies, which can cause hair loss. It’s important to eat slowly and in a rested state so your stomach can make the proper amounts of stomach acid. Click here for more information on this topic. 

It’s important to keep in mind that it takes time to replenish nutrients and reduce the stress response in the body so the body eventually has the tools it needs to grow hair again.

Having a long-term mindset will help tremendously as you take steps in the right direction!

If you’d like more education about thyroid disease and are looking for a proven protocol to follow, I recommend checking out my Thyroid Support and Health online course and protocol. In the course, I cover thyroid disease, adrenal imbalance, how to read your labs, supplements, autoimmunity, how to lower antibodies, blood sugar balance, gut health, liver detoxification, and much, much more. 

Note: The purpose of this post is to give an overview of some common root causes of thyroid hair loss from a holistic perspective. Due to biochemical individuality there can be many various reasons for the root causes of hair loss. This information is not intended to take the place of your doctor’s advice.

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13 Comments

  1. Patti

    August 12, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Can you recommend a good multivitamin that all have access to? Catalyst cannot be purchased unless through a wellness provider, which is not very convenient. Now I have to establish with yet another provider just to get a multivitamin??
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    • Patti

      August 12, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Catalyn* (darn autocorrect foils again!)
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    • Deliciously Organic

      August 12, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      I don't know of another that I can whole-heartedly recommend. You can get it through our office, Biodynamic Wellness. You have to fill out a disclaimer form, but then can order and the office and ship it to you. 
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      • Patti

        August 13, 2020 at 1:38 pm

        That's great! Thank you!!
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  2. karen

    August 13, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Carrie, have you ever investigated grain free naan? I really miss it.
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  3. Donna Kuhn

    August 20, 2020 at 11:04 am

    I made the grain free strawberry shortcake and at 400 it needed only about 12 min, not 25.. was the temp correct?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      August 24, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Yes, the temperature is correct. It might be helpful to use an over thermometer to make sure your oven isn't over heating.
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  4. DD

    August 31, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    I have pandemic stress! It’s killing me. And my hair is falling out in clumps. So happy to have your good advice. I’ve tried yoga, but all I want is wine. Best wishes.
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  5. Gigi

    September 13, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    So interesting. Some Mom friends and I were talking how Covid-19 stress hair shedding is almost as bad as the postpartum period when we were all worried about thyroid issues etc. I actually started taking the Baby Blues hair loss vitamin I took after my babies to help. I think looking at nutrition can be very important and helpful right now. The one I take has biotin, collagen, b12, zinc, folate, vitamin a,c, d etc. We are all overwhelmed and dealing with home school, work from home, COVID-19 stress, not being able to go out much etc. Hope it gets better. thanks for tips.
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    • Lilly

      November 12, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      Can you share which brand /supplement you are taking? Thanks!
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  6. Sherry

    January 11, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    Can you take Biotin as a hair loss supplement? Can’t tell if it just affects thyroid labs or if it’s isn’t safe with Hashimotos... Also, getting ready to have labs done in a couple of weeks, should I avoid taking my Armour thyroid that am? Any other dos and don’ts that could affect my lab values? Thank you so much!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 15, 2021 at 10:14 am

      Legally, I can't give any advice on medications, so I recommend asking your practitioner.
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  7. Carol L

    November 10, 2022 at 9:26 am

    Due to heavy stress from my job over about a 10 year period, I got T2 Diabetes. I am now, along with my naturopathic Doctor, trying to reduce my stress and fix my adrenals. I retired a year ago, and still have adrenal issues, along with blood sugar levels that aren't responding to prescription drugs and also herbals. My doctor says that because of the extended stress from my job, it may take awhile to address the issues. I sure hope they get fixed soon! I'm "tired" of being tired!!!
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