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Why You Need Sulfur For Your Thyroid


If you have been following me, you know I am a huge fan of supporting the liver.  Since I have Hypothyroidism, learning why you need Sulfur for your thyroid is just one more reason for me to go that "extra mile" for my liver.  

How your liver and thyroid are connected
Your liver is the body's primary detoxification organ and is responsible for a multitude of processes including the conversion of T4 to the active T3 hormone.  T3 is the hormone that tells your body to "get to work" and grow hair, boost metabolism and create more energy.

Without a sufficient amount of T3 many suffer hair loss and fatigue.  Some even experience extreme sensitivity to foods and drugs.

Why sulfur?
Sixty percent (60%) of T4 to T3 conversion takes place in the liver.  Whereas, 20% takes place in the digestive system. Both require "sulfur" for this conversion to take place.  

Some people may have had a reaction to a medication or other products containing "sulfides or sulfites synthetic compoundsand think they are allergic to "sulfur".  They are NOT the same.  

Sulfur is a natural substance (not synthetic) ... a mineral that makes up one-fourth of your body and the third (3rd) most abundant mineral.  It is also the sixth (6th) most abundant macromineral in breast milk
  • Increases the synthesis of glutathione and N-acetyl L-cystein (NAC) for thyroid support
  • Promotes healthy hair and skin
  • Supports the immune system
  • Recommended for joint pain
  • Activiates enzymes to help break down food and convert it to energy
 Sulfur must, however, be continually replenished.  

Sources of Sulfur: Food
  • Pastured eggs
  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • Raw dairy
  • Soaked legumes
  • Cruciferous vegetables (cooked to not inhibit the uptake of iodine)
    • arugala
    • bok choy
    • broccoli
    • brussel sprouts
    • cabbage
    • cauliflower
    • collard greens
    • horseradish
    • kale
    • radishes (contains "Raphanin", which is basically sulfur)
    • rutabaga
    • turnips
    • watercress
    • wasabi
You might want to try this Thyroid Tonic Recipe.....


Supplements: MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)
If you are like me, I do not always have the time to ensure I am cooking the foods I need to support every need and function of my body.  In addition, not all food is created equal.  Nutrients in foods can vary depending on the soil, air, water, growing conditions it was grown in.  So, supplementing this mineral that is so vital for the health of my liver and my thyroid only makes sense to me.  

My supplement of choice is Sufurzyme Powder or Sulfurzyme Capsules. Not only are these a great source of sulfur (MSM), but they also contain Ningxia Wolfberries which is a super food for the entire body.   Check out everything it does just for the brain.

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My Freedom Journey

 
People, including doctors, thought we were crazy...all in our heads.  After all, how could normal, every day household and personal product smells affect your ability to function, to cause you to be incoherent and feel shaky inside, to have an emotional break-down?  Inside we were dying.  Outside we appeared normal. 
Fragrances were, and are, part of every day, normal life.....candles, laundry, cleaning, perfumes.  Everyone and their neighbor used them.  For us, we either had to isolate ourselves or suffer the following day or two with a toxic hangover.  Isolation is never a good option, especially with children.  During the summer it was impossible to go outside without inhaling someone's laundry or the recent lawn product application.  My husband was so bad one summer that he could eat constantly and, yet, still lose weight.  Every month I would get a sinus infection and/or chest congestion. 
Then came the food sensitivities and autoimmune disorders.  How could food cause my ears to be red and hot, my cheeks to flush, and cause my entire body to break out multiple times in a horrendous, red, itchy, inflamed rash only to burn when scratched and ooze yellow, sticky fluid?  Imagine, every day having gauze pads over the majority of your body under your clothes and hoping the rash doesn't drain so much that it soaks through your clothes.  It would take months to disappear.  People said "just get a cortisone/steroid shot" for relief.  They could not understand why that was not my choice
By discovering and eliminating my many triggers, finding a new, non-toxic way to support my immune system, my liver, and my thyroid, I have not had a major skin breakout for about 3 yrs and have been able to manage my autoimmune disorders without the use of standard medication. 
I finally found a way to acquire "Freedom from Toxins", "Freedom to Achieve Wellness", and "Freedom to Choose". 


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