Reset Your Thyroid In 7 Days to Burn Fat and Activate Your Metabolism

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One important factor in the prevalence of thyroid malfunction is the existence of microscopic fungi in air and food, the over-proliferation of which tax the immune system.

These fungi normally live on our skin and in other warm, moist places; mycosis is the term used for an illness that stems from their overabundance internalized via air or through the skin.

Mycotoxicosis is another group of diseases that can occur when humans are over-exposed to these fungi; from research published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews:

“Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by microfungi that are capable of causing disease and death in humans and other animals…mycotoxicoses are examples of ‘poisoning by natural means’ and thus are analogous to the pathologies caused by exposure to pesticides or heavy metal residues…the severity of mycotoxin poisoning can be compounded by factors such as vitamin deficiency, caloric deprivation, alcohol abuse, and infectious disease status. In turn, mycotoxicoses can heighten vulnerability to microbial diseases, worsen the effects of malnutrition, and interact synergistically with other toxins.”

The fungi aren’t destructive per se, it’s that a weakened immune system allows them to run rampant, which further challenges the immune system. It has been found that mycotoxins can cause symptoms that range from annoying eye twitching to multiple sclerosis. The effects of the poisons these fungi can produce can’t be over-emphasized.

“Because of their pharmacological activity, some mycotoxins or mycotoxin derivatives have found use as antibiotics and other kinds of drugs; still others have been implicated as chemical warfare agents.

Food sources of known mycotoxins:

Alcoholic beverages
Antibiotics
Barley
Cheese
Corn
Cottonseed
Peanuts
Sorghum
Sugar
Wheat

A healthy thyroid is imperative for fighting all the toxins to which we are regularly exposed. We are in direct control of the status of our own immune systems through how we live and what we eat unless we are born with a physiological condition to the contrary.

Potential causes of thyroid dysfunction:

Fluoride
Family history
Iodine deficiency
Pesticides
Radiation, including X-rays
Too much soy in the diet
Smoking cigarettes
Chronic stress
Chemicals and contaminants in tap water
Xenoestrogens in food and personal care products

To keep the thyroid at optimal efficiency (which correlates to proper metabolism and—in the case of hypothyroidism—weight loss), consciously support it with these foods:

Brazil nuts
Eggs
Fish (halibut, flounder, wild salmon, sardines)
Fruits (berries and lemons)
Herbs
Mushrooms
Sunflower seeds
Vegetables – stay away from cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts if your thyroid is compromised
Purified water

Avoid these Thyroid-Inhibiting Foods

Alcohol
Beans and other legumes
Coffee
Dairy
Fried food
Grains
Processed foods
Soy
Refined sugar and artificial sweeteners

Increasing activity levels supports the immune system (thyroid included) in every way. Any exercise will do, as long as it’s regular.

Prescribed diets are antithetical to restoring immune system balance; simply cutting out the stuff we know is detrimental and replacing it with fresh organic produce and healthy sources of proteins and fats will give your body what it needs.