Alternative medicine may prove to be a better option for the
treatment of thyroid conditions than conventional medicines.
This is especially true for hypothyroidism or a low thyroid
condition. There are instances when patients are not able to
tolerate medication used for treating thyroid problems,
especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapies.
Alternative therapies are holistic treatments that address the
root cause of the problem. These therapies do not dish out
prescription medicines for temporary relief from symptoms of
thyroid problems. The basic commonality between all alternative
therapies is that all of them place emphasis on arriving at a
balance between work, recreation and rest, a healthy and
balanced diet, and a positive approach to life. From the point
of view of alternative therapies, thyroid problems are caused
mainly due to poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy lifestyles
than anything else. Thyroid health depends largely on a range of
nutrients that a healthy diet can easily provide