Let’s talk thyroid. This little butterfly-shaped gland might be small, but its job is anything but. It helps regulate your metabolism, body temperature, energy levels, and even your mood. And when it’s out of balance—whether it’s underactive (hypothyroid), overactive (hyperthyroid), or just struggling to function at its best—it can throw off a lot of systems in your body.
I’ve been learning more about the connection between thyroid health, lifestyle choices, and natural solutions. If you’re looking to support your thyroid in a holistic way, here’s what I’ve found that’s effective.
💥 First, What Can Throw the Thyroid Off Track?
Your thyroid doesn’t just randomly fall out of balance. There are real, often overlooked, reasons behind it:
- Chronic stress – High cortisol can block the conversion of thyroid hormones and weaken overall hormone communication.
- Nutrient deficiencies – Especially iodine, selenium, zinc, and omega-3s (which many people are unknowingly low in).
- Environmental toxins – Think plastics, synthetic fragrances, and certain cleaning products that mess with your hormones.
- Gut imbalances – Your gut is where thyroid hormone conversion happens, and where 70% of your immune system lives.
- Lack of sleep and movement – Both are key for hormone balance and detoxification.
- Systemic inflammation – Often the result of the issues above, and it puts unnecessary strain on the thyroid.
When you think about it, your thyroid is trying to do its job in the middle of a very noisy, stressful, and nutrient-poor environment..
So, if we want to support our thyroid, we need to take a full-body approach: calm the stress, fuel the body well, and support it!
🌿 Natural Lifestyle Habits for a Happy Thyroid
- Start your day gently. Skip the fast-paced mornings and give your nervous system a moment to breathe. Think deep breaths, sunlight, warm lemon water—no scrolling
- Ditch the endocrine disruptors. Swapl candles, toxic cleaners and plug ins for natural options (like diffusing your oils and using the doTERRA cleaner concentrate—so good and so simple).
- Move every day. You don’t have to hit the gym hard, but gentle movement like walking, stretching, or a short strength session helps stimulate the thyroid and lymphatic system.
- Prioritize sleep. It’s not just about feeling rested—your hormones reset while you sleep. Aim for 7–9 hours of high-quality sleep (doTERRA Serenity Softgels and oil blend are your best friends here).
- Nourish your gut. A strong microbiome helps regulate inflammation and supports nutrient absorption, which the thyroid depends on. PB Assist+ or PB Restore is a great place to start.
🧂 Key Nutrients/supplements Your Thyroid Loves
- Iodine – found in seaweed, eggs, and iodized salt
- Selenium – in Brazil nuts, eggs, and doTERRA’s Lifelong Vitality Pack (LLV) and VMG
- Zinc – in pumpkin seeds, meat, and LLV and VMG
- Vitamin D – crucial for immune and hormone balance (again, LLV and VMG covers this!)
- Omega-3s – reduce inflammation and support hormone signaling (EO Mega or Vegan Omega from doTERRA)
- Zendocrine Detoxification Blend: Helps your liver and kidneys do their job better—super important for hormone clearance.
🌸 Essential Oils to Support Thyroid Balance
While oils don’t “cure” thyroid issues, they can absolutely support your body in managing stress, inflammation, sleep, and hormone balance—four big pillars of thyroid function.
Top Picks:
- Frankincense: Calms inflammation and supports cellular health. I apply it daily to my neck over the thyroid area and under the tongue for systemic support.
- Clary Sage: A go-to for hormone balance, especially for women. Great for emotional support too.
- Balance or Adaptiv: Because stress is often the root of thyroid imbalance, this grounding blend can help calm the nervous system and support your adrenals.
- Lemongrass: Traditionally used to support lymphatic drainage and gland health. You can dilute and apply it over the thyroid and lymph nodes.
- Serenity blend: support a restorative sleep, key in better hormone balance
You can make a roller blend with these! 10 drops each, fill the rest with fractionated coconut oil
🌞 A Gentle Daily Protocol
Here’s something super simple to start with:
Morning:
- LLV or VMG and Omega supplements with breakfast
- 1 drop Frankincense under the tongue
- Diffuse Balance or Adaptiv while you get ready
- Use Thyroid roller blend over thyroid
- Zendocrine supplement
Midday:
- PB Assist+ or Restore with lunch
- Take a short walk or do a quick movement session
Evening:
Second dose of LLV and zendocrine supplement
- Diffuse Serenity or Lavender before bed
- 1 Serenity Softgels 30 minutes before sleep
- Use Thyroid roller blend over thyroid
A Final Thought
If you’re struggling with fatigue, mood swings, cold hands and feet, or weight that won’t budge—it might be time to give your thyroid some extra love. Our bodies are smart, but they can’t work with what they don’t have. Fueling your body with what it needs and small, daily habits that support health functions, add up.
Start with what resonates, stay consistent.
You’ve got this—and I’ve got your back 💜
I’ve put together a starter cart here, where you could get the oils for the thyroid blend in the second month.
Email me if you want a personalized cart! info@essentialmaman.com
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