Back in 2004 , I had gotten on a health kick to lose weight to get rid of those extra 30 pounds left over from baby weight…even though my baby was 5 years old at the time.  I had exercised using  videos and my treadmill.  I was losing about 1 or 2 pounds a week.  It wasn’t until a few months later that I noticed I had dropped 20lbs in a weeks time that I began to wonder what was going on.  I also noticed that when I woke up to get my son ready for school my heart was beating extra fast and I was sweating for no apparent reason.  At age 32, something wasn’t right.

I finally went to the doctor and was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.  The doctor had prescribed methimazole for the hyperthyroidism along with suggesting all the typical treatments such as radioactive iodine and surgery to remove the thyroid gland. I was dead set against any of these solutions, because I believe that taking these drastic measures wasn’t addressing the real issue of my problem.  I stayed on the medication for a few month and my condition improved a little and not without side effects.   My neck began to swell.   I hated having to take the medication so I stopped taking it.

Over the next few months, my condition came back, my goiter enlarging, the weight loss, sleepless nights due to my heart racing .  I began reading up on various natural hyperthyroidism remedies and started trying them.  I started using thyroid tinctures, taking large amounts of vitamins, eating kelp.  These things would work somewhat but I grew tired of trying to figure out how to find that fine line of balance for a disease that  is so unbalanced so I eventually gave up.   I would dread going  back to my doctors’ appointment to hear my doctor say “I told you so”.  Their solution was really going to be a cure all.  Cutting something out does not explain what caused the problem in the first place.  I needed answers and I needed them quickly.

So my journey began after countless hours online,  reading books, going to naturopathic doctors.  I discovered that thyroid problems begin with the liver. Our livers are one of the most overworked organs in the body. Being the largest organ in the body, it is responsible for maintaining over 500 body processes. From metabolizing fats, carbohydrates and proteins that we eat, to storing the vitamins, minerals and sugars we eat and converting them into usable material for our bodies, that’s a lot of work for one organ.

Not to mention, the liver creates bile, which helps filter toxins out of the body. The most important function of the liver is to protect our bodies from poisoning. When the liver becomes overworked and clogged with toxins it can’t function at its best. Once that happens, it opens the door to illness and disease. When the liver becomes clogged it also affects all functions in the body including the thyroid

I was onto something.  Now to work on getting my liver healthy so that I could get my thyroid healthy……

Welcome to the Journey to Health Blog. I created this blog to share my journey to better health and offer information on natural ways and the best natural cures that have helped me improve health issues that include hyperthyroidism and type 1 diabetes.  I want to share with you information on juicing and how it can help treat and cure issues like hyperthyroidism and much more.  There are natural ways to improve and even cure diseases and ailments.  It’s up to you to educate yourself and seek out these safe treatments.

Disclaimer:  information here is not meant to replace your doctor’s advice and is intended for educational purposes.  You alone are responsible for your food, health and treatment decisions.