Let’s jump to 2009,  I was still dealing with my off and on boughts with hyperthyroidism which was diagnosed as Graves Disease.  I would continue with my natural treatments that would get me on the medication track to get me over the hump.   My doctor was concerned about my being on the methimazole because it can destroy the liver.  Ironic huh!  My blood tests had come back that the medication had brought my levels down some but not a whole lot.  The doctor wanted to increase my medication from 30 mg to 60 mg a day.   I had already prayed for healing and that the medication would not affect my liver but be used along with my natural remedies.  I decided that I wasn’t going to increase my dose.

I began juicing using  beets and their stems,  carrots,  apples and cabbage.  I drank this every morning for a month. The following month I  went to the doctor and he was surprised that my thyroid levels were almost near normal and my goiter had gone down considerably.  He told me that the medication was not affecting my liver at all.  He informed me to keep doing what I was doing because it was working!

I was happy to hear that, but not surprised because there are natural ways to deal with health issues.  Modern medicine has brainwashed people into thinking that the only way to get well is to kill the problem with toxic medications, expensive surgeries and radio active treatments that horrible side affects and many times deadly result.

I feel better and definitely look better as a result of juicing and taking my vitamins, eating right and exercising.  These things are vital to good health and have been around for a long time.  Our bodies are made up of different vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are necessary for proper daily function.

When we become sick and have disease it is a result of our bodies becoming depleted in these minerals, nutrients and vitamins.  Our bodied are left susceptible to many dangers.  The depletion is caused by various toxins, environmental pollutions, stress, lack of sleep and poor food choices.  Our organs become clogged and cannot function at the proper levels to remove waste and purify the blood.  This depletion of vital nutrients and a clogged system is what can cause the body to be invaded by dangerous free radicals, cell mutation, tumors and cancers and many other deadly diseases.

I am going to share some of the things I’ve learned like cleansing,  juicing, eating certain foods and taking vitamins and minerals that helped get my health on track and shock my doctors’.  These simple natural remedies can turn around health problems you may be going through and save you money on expensive treatments and doctors visits, but most importantly have you feeling better and living a better quality of life.

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.