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January 4, 2018

12 Ways to Improve Thyroid Hormone Conversion (T4 to T3)

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Is your body underconverting thyroid hormone? Are you producing enough T4, but not enough T3?

Did you know that your liver or stress might be to blame?

Let me explain. . .

11 Steps to Improve Thyroid Hormone Conversion

Your thyroid produces T4 and sends most of it to the liver to be converted into the active form, T3. If you’re underconverting, then you don’t necessarily have a thyroid problem, instead, you need to support your liver so it can efficiently convert the hormone for you.

Liver congestion is pretty common nowadays, and can not only cause low T3 in the body, it also can cause estrogen dominance, severe headaches, blood sugar imbalance, chemical sensitivities, skin issues, and dark circles under the eyes, among other things.

As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I see this all the time, but the good news is there are some easy steps you can take to improve thyroid conversion.

Another thing to consider is stress. When we are under chronic stress this can elevate cortisol. Elevated cortisol can increase reverse T3 which can then lower free T3. This is why it’s important to always get tested for reverse T3 to see if stress is part of the issue.

Here are 12 ways to help improve thyroid conversion:

1. Do a castor oil pack over your liver 3-4 times a week. Castor oil packs are a gentle way to decongest the liver and lymphatic system.

2. Reduce your sugar intake as much as possible. The liver is one of the three organs that controls your blood sugar levels. The more sugar you eat, the more stress you put on your liver which can reduce thyroid hormone conversion. If you’d like to kick the sugar habit, click here to grab my buttermint recipe and give them try.

3. Rub one drop of Zendocrine essential oil blend over your liver twice a day. I personally use it every day. It’s a blend of tangerine peel, rosemary leaf, geranium flower/leaf, juniper berry, and cilantro herb essential oils. It’s an amazing blend to add to your daily regimen to support the liver.

A little side note: I was on a real food diet for many years, and despite all of my efforts I would still get a break out on my chin each month before my cycle. These breakouts are usually hormone/liver related. So, I started using Zendocrine daily and it completely cleared up those annoying monthly breakouts! This has worked for so many others that I’ve shared this tip with!

4. Diffuse essential oils each day, such as lavender, lemon, balance, ylang ylang, etc. to reduce your stress and relax the body. Your sense of smell is directly connected to your emotional brain, so diffusing oils can immediately change how you feel and reduce stress. Stress puts strain on the adrenals, liver and pancreas and causes an imbalance in blood sugar levels (yes, this can happen even if you don’t eat sugar), so using oils each day to reduce cortisol levels will give your liver the support it needs to be able to work more efficiently.

5. Make sure you are eating enough carbohydrates. While a low-carb diet is all the rage right now, going too low carb can inhibit the conversion of T4 to T3 in the liver. A minimum of 100g of carbohydrates a day from foods such as properly prepared legumes, lentils, potatoes and other starchy vegetables is a good place to start. And, if you’ve been on a very low-carb or grain-free diet for more than 12 months, I would consider talking to your practitioner about adding back some properly prepared gluten-free grains or fermented sourdough.

6. Eat two Brazil nuts a day. Brazil nuts contain selenium and this nutrient helps convert T4 to T3. I like to purchase raw Brazil nuts, soak them (to remove the phytic acid) and then dehydrate them in the oven. Check out my Instagram Story I did on this topic.

7. Read my 20 Steps to Heal From Adrenal Fatigue and see what steps you can add to your daily regimen. When the adrenals are producing too much cortisol this can raise reverse T3 and lower free T3. It also puts a strain on the liver making it more difficult to convert free T4 to free T3.

8. Take my free class about how to use real food, stress reduction, essential oils, and gentle detox to support the thyroid. I teach the class alongside fellow NTP, Season Johnson, and I think you’ll find it incredibly helpful!

9. Drink 1/4 a cup of beet kvass first thing in the morning, at least 10 minutes away from food. Beet Kvass is a tonic that helps decongest the liver.

10. Practice forgiveness. Nothing burdens the liver like harboring anger or bitterness.

11. Consume foods rich in Vitamin A daily. Vitamin A is actually essential for proper detoxification. It’s important to remember that Vitamin A is found only in animal foods. Your richest sources are liver (beef, lamb, duck, chicken), cod liver oil, butter, egg yolks, raw cream and cultured raw sour cream. There is a HUGE misconception out there that vegetables, especially carrots and squashes, are excellent sources of vitamin A. This is absolutely false. Vegetables are wonderful sources of beta-carotene. But beta-carotene is only useful to humans as it is broken down and converted in the body to vitamin A by the body’s vitamin A stores. This presents a tremendous challenge and serious health problem for vegans. This also explains why most long-term vegans eventually present with disorders linked to liver congestion and why it is not uncommon to see jaundice in vegans. While most vegans have good intentions, they may not have been properly educated as to the significant role vitamin A plays in detoxification as well as in skeletal formation and thyroid function.

12. Avoid intermittent fasting. While this is all the rage right now, most who are struggling with thyroid issues, need to avoid intermittent fasting because it puts too much strain on the adrenals and liver. Here’s a video Kim Schuette, CN, and I did on this topic. 

Have you found other steps that have helped you increase your conversion of thyroid hormone? If so, please share in the comments below!

If you’d like to learn about some more important steps you can take to help support your thyroid, check out my class, “3 Keys to Thyroid Hormone Balance”. It’s just 45 minutes and I promise you’ll learn something new!

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56 Comments

  1. Amy

    January 4, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    Hi Carrie - Thanks, as always, for your wonderful posts. Would you give us very practical ways to use essential oils on the body, without them getting on clothes, being messy, and feeling like oil is getting everywhere? Thanks! Amy G.
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    • Susan Hughes

      January 5, 2018 at 10:22 am

      I never feel this way when I apply essential oils and I use them daily! I will either add drops to my lotion or I’ll use EO drops with fractionated coconut oil. I especially like combining Frankincense with Copaiba and FCO.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 5, 2018 at 10:43 am

      If you're using pure oils, then they shouldn't be oily. If they are, that's a sign that the company cut the oils with something like olive oil, vegetable oil, etc. This is pretty common for store-bought oils. If you haven't given doTERRA oils a try, I highly recommend them. They soak in almost immediately. I will say there are a few oils like myrrh and vetiver that are a bit more viscous, so they soak in at a slower rate, but they aren't oily on the skin.
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      • Amy

        January 5, 2018 at 6:18 pm

        Thanks! I have made several roller balls with carrier oil and essential oils in them. I guess I should find some skin that is exposed since I don't like the feeling of getting the oil on my clothes. Maybe the FCO is the oily part. I haven't tried doTERRA yet but do purchase top brands. Thanks again! Amy
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        • Cindy

          December 12, 2019 at 7:56 am

          This is wonderful information on the thyroid and the liver as well as the adrenals. Thank you so much. However, eating beans, legumes, starches and gluten free grains makes my nerves in my hands, arms, and feet tingle and go numb. What might be going on? My fingers go numb also when using, holding, and touching my phone screen. What might that be caused from? I am tired all the time. No energy. I struggle to do the basics of daily living. Any ideas of what this might be?
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          • Deliciously Organic

            December 12, 2019 at 9:52 am

            I'm not sure what might be causing that, but if you notice a negative affect after you eat those foods, then it might be test to avoid them for now.
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            • Dhynasah M Cakir

              April 22, 2020 at 5:23 am

              You might have a nickle allergy. Or some other type of allergy. Those foods are high in nickle.
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      • Amber

        March 26, 2019 at 12:01 pm

        How much cod liver oil do you think is enough to support the liver? The bottle serving size recommendation?
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  2. Janet

    January 4, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    Thank you for easy tips and information! I was vegetarian for 40 years and Vegan for 10 of those years...I believed I was eating the perfect diet for me until 5 years ago when I began manifesting thyroid nodules, thinning hair and eyebrows, brittle nails and joint issues.......I've since integrated wild caught salmon, grassfed beef, collagen and bone broth, coconut oil etc. and the healing has been miraculous!
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    • Melior

      August 22, 2018 at 4:09 am

      Any chance you could give me more details on your diet? I have a supersensitive thyroid and nodules and I would like to find a way to slow the process or even reverse it if possible. Thank u so much
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      • Deliciously Organic

        August 23, 2018 at 9:47 am

        Castor oil packs and iodine are incredibly helpful for nodules and for recipes, check out my cookbook, "The Grain-Free Family Table" or the hundreds of gf recipes I have here on my site! Here are the links: Castor Oil Packs: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/castor-oil-packs-detox/ Why iodine is needed for the thyroid: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/iodine-hashimotos-thyroid-disease/ Cookbook: https://amzn.to/2wkyHqi Recipes: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/category/index-categories/grain-free-2/
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    • Jackie

      June 20, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      How does the casteroil pack work from the outside? I am skeptical can you convince me?
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      • Dawn Wyman

        July 23, 2019 at 7:45 pm

        I am also curious about how you do a casteroil pack. Can you explain?
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        • Deliciously Organic

          July 30, 2019 at 10:12 am

          If you click on the word "castor oil pack" in the article it will take you to an article explaining how to do them.
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  3. Jen

    January 4, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    How many of these things are good to do together? And how do we know where to rub the Zendocrine? I only have one lob of my thyroid so I try to take the best care of myself. I normally like fasting since it just fits for me mentally but I do horrible on it. I do not feel well and I gain weight so fast. Thanks for all of this info!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 5, 2018 at 10:51 am

      You could do all of them together, but if you're just starting out, I would take baby steps and integrate one new step each week or every other week so that you don't put too much strain on the liver. You can either rub the Zendocrine over the liver, or place a drop under the tongue each day. I know using essential oils is controversial, so if that isn't something you want to do, just do what you are most comfortable with.
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  4. Susan Hughes

    January 5, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Thanks as always! And such a timely topic for me!! I’ve experienced severely heavy cycles the past few months and have crossed the bridge to anemia and I KNOW it is liver/adrenal related. I have slacked from using my thyroid EO blend before bed, and have also slacked from using LLV and zendocrine daily. Your wisdom is always welcome.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 5, 2018 at 10:40 am

      I'm glad this was a good reminder for you and that you've found the oils to be helpful for you. :)
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    • Charlotte Marler

      October 22, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      What is your thyroid EO blend? Thanks for sharing!
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      • Deliciously Organic

        October 23, 2018 at 9:23 am

        It depends on exactly what your goals are. I highly recommend taking the free class where we go over everything in detail, but for a general blend, go here: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/essential-oils-for-thyroid-support/
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  5. Megan

    January 5, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Thank you for this fantastic resource! I saw there are also Zendocrine softgels available. I have never applied nor ingested essential oils.. I'm wondering what your thoughts are on softgels vs. topical/sublingual application as you mentioned above? Many thanks!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 5, 2018 at 11:20 am

      I prefer the Zendocrine oil (not soft gels) because the essential oil blend doesn't contain any preservatives. To learn more how to use them, I highly recommend my free online class. It's packed with helpful info! https://app.webinarjam.net/register/21771/01e0c62bff
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      • Megan

        January 7, 2018 at 7:03 pm

        Fantastic! Thank you!!
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  6. Ruth

    January 8, 2018 at 9:28 am

    Hi Carrie! I have Hashimoto's with some nodules but with lifestyle improvements I am steadily getting better. I'm also currently 12 weeks pregnant! Which of these steps are safe to do during pregnancy because I'm finding out not everything I used to do is recommended while pregnant. For example i've had to lower my Vitamin A intake and don't do castor oil packs anymore. I take warm lemon water in the mornings, but if beet kvass is better i'll just switch to that. Despite all of my questions I'm so excited to be having a baby!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 8, 2018 at 11:34 am

      Congrats on your pregnancy! For pregnancy, we recommend to our clients that at a minimum they consume a nutrient-dense diet that is free from as much sugar and processed foods as possible, that all grains, seeds, nuts and legumes are properly prepared and to eat plenty of animal fats and organ meats for the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Because I don't know your full health history, I can't say for sure exactly what your body needs. But, a nutrient-dense diet, using pure essential oils to keep your stress levels as low as possible, and epsom salt baths is a good start. If you'd like to book a 30-minute Nutritional consult with me, feel free to give our office, Biodynamic Wellness, a call! 858.259.6000
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  7. Rebecca Townsend

    January 11, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    Why should you not do a castor oil pack if you have an IUD? I have one to stop my periods, not for birth control.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 17, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      It could possibly cause it to dislodge, and/or excrete excess copper into the system.
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  8. Amy

    January 16, 2018 at 11:48 am

    I have had a thyroid ablation. How do you suggest to help the tyroid when part of it has been destroyed. I would prefer not to take synthroid the rest of my life. Thanks
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 17, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      It's hard to give advice for this without knowing your full health history. If you'd like to book a consult with me, you can call our office, Biodynamic Wellness, at 858.259.6000
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  9. Jill

    January 27, 2018 at 6:40 am

    I had my thyroid removed due to thyroid ca 9 years ago. My endo says my levels are normal based on labs however i struggle with weight loss and am chronically cold. Despite eating a Whole Foods diet and regular exercise 6 days/week, Would your thyroid suggestions help me as well?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 30, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Did your doctor just look at TSH, or did they also look at T4, T3, FT3, etc.? It could be that your TSH is "normal", but that you're under converting thyroid hormones, so the proper amount of T3 isn't getting to the cells which can result in being chronically cold. Or, it could be that cortisol levels are too high which is creating high FT3 levels and weight gain. I'd read this post, and start taking some of the steps listed:https://deliciouslyorganic.net/20-steps-heal-adrenal-fatigue/
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  10. Carolyn Stutz

    February 9, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Hi - is it okay to do a castor oil pack even if your TSH, T3 and T4 are all normal? (I can't remember the difference between the FT3 and T3, etc, but the numbers are all good - this coming from a naturopathic doctor.) The only issue I'm having lately is some weird thing on my face. It started with my chin, then moved to my cheeks (near my nose) and now my nose. The best way to describe it is like having been in the ocean and having the salt and/or sand sticking to wet skin. I'm 56 and don't mind getting older. I just don't want to LOOK older with dried-out skin. I use the OCM and have been moisturizing with shea butter and coconut oil. When I fell on this article it gave me hope, but when I re-read all my numbers I began to wonder if I should bother with the pack.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      February 13, 2018 at 11:51 am

      Yes, the castor oil packs will benefit you even if your levels are normal. It's actually a great habit to get into to help support the liver. Usually skin issues like that are tied to liver congestion, so I'd give the castor oil packs a try and see if it helps clear things up.
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  11. Yem

    February 20, 2018 at 1:07 am

    Any advice for healing my goiter with supplement
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    • Deliciously Organic

      February 22, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Iodine supplementation along with castor oil packs over the thyroid can be incredibly helpful. If you'd like, you can call our office, Biodynamic Wellness, and book a consult with me (I work with all clients long-distance) to help you walk through the process. Here's the number: 858.259.6000
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  12. Christina

    February 28, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    Hi, Carrie - I'm trying to get your specific instructions for soaking and dehydrating brail nuts, but when I click on the link it just takes me to your general instagram page and I can't seem to find your past stories. Am I missing something? I appreciate the help!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 2, 2018 at 9:35 am

      If you go to my profile page on IG, then you'll see little circle with titles. You can scroll through those and find the one you want to watch.
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  13. Saltean

    April 7, 2018 at 1:56 am

    Hi Carrie! Thank you for sharing your immense knowledge regarding thyroid solution. I am very grateful to you. I'm using Himalayan salt in cooking. I had thyroid problem before. After using it in my cooking, my thyroid problem has improved. Cheers!
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  14. Suzanne Taylor

    October 24, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Hey, I'd love to call and book with you. I have your fist book and have been following you for years. One thing I will say though is that intermittent fasting has really helped me but I could never do it without my adrenal cocktail that I learned from Morely Robbins The Root Cause Protocol. That has been revolutionary to my life! Because of my auto immune disease I waste electrolytes but when I keep them topped off I can fast and that has really helped my healing and I have lost 18lbs. I have only gained weight for 9 yrs due to illness no matter what I did. I agree w you it can be super traumatizing to some people with thyroid/adrenal issues especially if they waste precious electrolytes like I constantly do! Anyway, looking forward to working with you! You are awesome!
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    • ANGIE Conlan

      December 3, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      Suzanne, I know you posted this in 2018, but wanted to see if you are still doing the Adrenal Cocktail? Thanks!
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  15. Nicole

    November 22, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    Why must you people always talk crap about veganism? You do realize meat and dairy literally kill people daily, right? This article completely lost all credit after that bs.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      November 24, 2018 at 6:42 am

      It’s a fact that Vitamin A (aka: retinol) is only in animal foods. This is not a statement against anyone. I agree that conventional meat and processed/conventional dairy are very harmful for the body, but pastured meats and cultured/raw dairy are very healthy food for the body. It’s a fact that they thyroid needs vitamin A to function properly, and yes, the body can convert a small amount of beta carotene to retinol, but this conversion cannot happen properly if one has thyroid, gut, liver or immune system issues. So, when one has thyroid disease, it’s imperative to consume Vitamin A rich foods. Stating nutritional facts doesn’t discredit anyone. If you have studies that prove that retinol is in plants, or that even with thyroid disease, gut dysbiosis, or liver congestion the body can convert plenty of beta carotene to retinol to keep the body functioning at it’s optimum level, please send them over. I’m always eager to learn!
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  16. Yousra Griffith

    June 3, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Just stumbled across this and a few other articles of yours. Everything you said helped me tie up alot of loose ends. Esp the liver info and the intermediate fasting. I'm a Muslim and haven't been able to participate this year in Ramadan. Kept getting really sick each day. Finally gave up the fasting decided my body just was telling me no. This gave me the confirmation. I've been struggling to get this flair up calmed down its the worst one I've ever had. Looking forward to more information from you. I have some hope again.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      June 4, 2019 at 9:13 am

      I'm so glad you found the information helpful and that it brought you hope. :)
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  17. Brandy

    October 9, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Would it be just as effective to make a roller ball with FCO and Zendocrine oil instead of rubbing a drop over your liver each time? If so, how many drops of Zendocrine would you recommend for a 10 ml roller ball?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      October 10, 2019 at 10:34 am

      If it's diluted, you'll apply less oil over the liver with each application, but if you feel more comfortable using a diluted oil, than that is fine. I would do 20 drops of Zendocrine in a 10ml roller ball and top off with Fractionated coconut oil.
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  18. Patricia

    December 27, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    I need info on a healthy thyroid function to convert T4 to T3 effectively to help my husbands IPF ?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 6, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      This article addresses 12 ways to improve thyroid hormone conversion.
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  19. Carel

    February 5, 2020 at 11:36 am

    For low T3 many say selenium and iodine. Eggs contain plenty of both. Maybe the easiest solution?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      February 11, 2020 at 11:38 am

      While there are often deficiencies when someone has thyroid disease, a conversion issue is often rooted in liver congestion so just adding some selenium or iodine usually won't fix the issue.
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  20. Jann Simpson

    September 8, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    I've been diagnosed Hypo with Graves antibodies. I've gotten quite a few of my antibodies down & My Reverse T3 has finally normalized, with a anti-inflammatory, gluten, dairy, grain free diet and supplements but my FT4 (1.06 Ref 0.82-1.77) to FT3 ( 2.3 ref 2.0-4.4) is still not converting and my TSH shot up to 15! and my doc wants to put me on Cytomel and Tirosint. I'm petrified of the side effects Carrie. Please help. I've been drinking your homeade Kvass for the last 4 months, doing castor oil packs at least 5 nights a week and rubbing my own homemade zendocrine essential oil over my liver twice daily. ( Plant Therapy)
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    • Deliciously Organic

      September 14, 2020 at 11:28 am

      I'm sorry you are struggling. I recommend taking my online thyroid course and following the protocol. It will walk you through everything step-by-step! :) https://deliciouslyorganic.net/thyroid-online-course/
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  21. Brian Bremer

    September 8, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    hi. In your article about reversing Hashimotos you mention going grain-free. But here in #5 you mentioning add grains in. What would be your recommendation? My wife is currently taking Armour Thyroid daily and Promline Iodine (every 3rd day). We find your articles very helpful and she is doing most of it. She will try the castor oil pack soon. She eats mostly organic fruits and veggies, grass fed meats and eggs, and very limited processed foods or sugar. we were trying to fast, so glad we found your articles to stop us from dong that.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      September 14, 2020 at 11:25 am

      If one has antibodies, then, in general, I recommend staying off grains until the antibodies are back to normal ranges, or they have improved significantly and all gut and digestive symptoms have cleared. Of course, one should always consult with their practitioner as to the best course of action.
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