Graves Disease: An Integrative Approach

Graves AIT is a less common type of thyroid autoimmune disease. This is a typical cause of elevated thyroid function or hypothyroidism, because the antibodies that are erroneously made directly trigger the thyroid gland to make way too much thyroid hormone. Typical treatments include surgical removal of the thyroid gland, Radiation ablation of the thyroid, or medications to block more TSH function. These aggressive treatments are frequently needed or recommended because of the serious consequences of too much thyroid hormone in your body. Unfortunately the consequences of those treatments frequently leave people with poor thyroid function and symptoms similar to the other types of hypothyroidism. The Graves condition can frequently be controlled with medications, even put into remission without more permanent treatments. A specific technique to help people feel well, even in the face of active Graves disease,  is discussed in the video. Graves disease after ablation can also be treated with be treated with integrative techniques to help people thrive despite previous less optimal results.