Dr. Lockhart can help you restore and maintain your

thyroid balance.

Follow a balanced eating plan. The foods you eat have a profound impact on your thyroid gland. Keep your thyroid healthy and keep yourself free from fatigue by following a few simple guidelines:

• Avoid gluten.

• Eat adequate protein at every meal.

• Eat foods rich in selenium and iodine.

• Avoid foods containing soy, or eat soy only in moderation. Check food labels carefully, as soy derivatives are found in a number of foods we eat every day.

• When eating cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips or brussels sprouts, always steam or cook them.

• Eliminate all "white processed food,” such as refined sugar, flour, rice, and grains. In most cases, if it comes in a box, it is not good for you.

Optimize your nutritional intake. Even the healthiest diet cannot supply the complete spectrum of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients needed for optimal thyroid balance. Take a full-spectrum, medical-grade multivitamin and mineral supplement that is tailored to support your thyroid gland every day.

Support your thyroid with nutritional supplements. Adaptogenic herbs work with the body to encourage adequate production and utilization of thyroid hormones. While many nutrients and herbs—including iodine, selenium, ashwagandha, bacopa and sage—help the body manage the adverse impact of fluctuations in thyroid hormones.

Do a mild exercise program. Every woman needs exercise to keep her body healthy. Finding a gentle exercise regimen can facilitate thyroid healing. But when you are fatigued and your thyroid hormones aren't balanced, be careful to not overdo the exercise. Like much diet, variety is key.

Keep a positive outlook. Keep an ongoing diary of positive, good things in your life. This should be an ongoing positive practice. Stress wreaks havoc on your adrenal health, and this in turn can have a negative impact on your thyroid health. Maximizing emotional wellness plays an important part in maintaining overall hormonal balance.

Practice decreasing your stress. Mild exercise, breathing exercises, Yoga, meditation, or conscious relaxation can all help you better manage the stress of life.

Review the questionnaire. Download a pdf, fill out and bring to your appointment.