Dr. Robert Lichtenstein, DC, CNS
Functional Nutritionist NY
Natural Healing with Scientific Nutrition
(718) 719-5878
Graves Disease Treatments NY - Dr. Robert Lichtenstein DC, CNS
Natural Remedies for Graves' Disease by Board-Certified Nutritional Specialist via Telehealth and from Forest Hills, Nassau County NY 11375
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes pain and deformity and can lead to disabilities severe enough to prevent people from earning a living. Every form of arthritis is concerning, but RA has more risks. The disease often begins in younger patients who experience disabling consequences years or even decades before retirement.
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA begins when the immune system attacks the body rather than blocking invading germs. In the instance of RA, the attack occurs on the synovium or the lining of the joints. The disease causes inflammation and pain in the hands, knees, and ankles and can lead to more severe illnesses. The condition often strikes in middle age and is much more likely to occur in women and certain ethnic groups.
Most forms of arthritis affect the joints. RA affects the joint lining, so it is more like to cause excessive swelling and deformities in the joints. The condition causes inflammation throughout the body and damages much more than the joints.
A hormonal imbalance can affect every part of daily life. The hormones produced by the thyroid gland give the body energy, the ability to stay warm, and control organ function. Any disruption to the thyroid can dramatically change how people feel, put their health at risk, and reduce their quality of life.
Understanding Graves' Disease
Graves' Disease causes an overproduction of hormones from the thyroid. Butterfly-shaped and located at the lower front of the neck, the thyroid gland is small but vital. It allows the body to use energy efficiently to keep the body temperature regulated and the entire system functioning.
Graves' Disease is an immune system disorder. It is a common ailment that affects about 10 percent of Americans. About 80 percent of all cases of hyperthyroidism in the United States are due to Graves' Disease.
Choosing Natural Remedies for Graves' Disease
The body relies on the immune system to fight diseases and prevent germs from causing infections. If the immune system fails, it cannot perform these tasks, and it can allow the body to work against itself. People with Graves' Disease need to rebalance and strengthen their immune system.
Traditional medical Graves' Disease treatments can include medications that may cause side effects like high blood pressure, muscle spasms, and raised blood sugar levels. In addition, radioiodine therapy used to treat the disease causes cancer deaths in approximately 20-30 out of every 1,000 patients receiving the service, according to researchers from the National Cancer Society.
Natural Graves' Disease remedies offer a safer approach that helps to correct the problem while boosting overall health. Diet modification allows people to avoid harmful foods and incorporate nutrients that strengthen their immune system and reduce inflammation. Using targeted supplements also helps to achieve healing. As a functional medicine practitioner, these options were how Dr. Robert Lichtenstein defeated his stage 4 cancer twice. As a Board-Certified Nutritional Specialist and Chiropractor, Dr. Lichtenstein knows the importance of nutrition for balancing the immune system.
Graves' Disease patients can also incorporate other techniques to improve their health. Reduce stress, exercise, and eliminate chemical exposure at home from cleaning supplies and personal care products. Minor changes offer many health benefits.
Graves' Disease Patient Testimonial
I spent every day feeling cold, anxious, and frustrated. I struggled through everything because I never felt sick enough to stop working but wasn't well enough to enjoy anything. I felt better after finally being diagnosed with Graves' Disease, but the medical treatment options concerned me.
I had no interest in trading one group of symptoms for another. Then I discovered Dr. Lichtenstein's program. His personal care made all the difference. I feel like myself again, and I feel confident I can continue to do what is right for my body and stay healthy.
-Stacy S., Newburgh, NY
Symptoms of Graves' Disease
Grave's disease can cause many seemingly unrelated symptoms throughout the body. About one-third of people with the condition will also experience eye-related symptoms. How the disease affects people can vary. Symptoms can include:
- Hand or finger tremors
- Unexplained weight loss
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Goiter (swelling of the thyroid gland)
- Menstrual cycle changes
- Reduced interest in sex
- Erectile dysfunction
- Fatigue
- Skin thickening and redness on feet or the shins
- Heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat
- Sleep disturbances
- Bulging eyes
- The feeling of something in the eye
- Pressure and pain in the eyes
- Puffy eyelids
- Red or inflamed eyes
- Double vision
- Vision loss
- Light sensitivity
Causes of Graves' Disease
Graves' Disease is an autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to attack healthy cells instead of viruses and bacteria. Scientists do not know why it occurs. In Graves' Disease, an antibody takes over the thyroid gland and causes it to overproduce hormones. Medical experts do not know why the disease begins, but they have identified risk factors that make it more likely to occur.
- Heredity – people with family members with Grave's disease are more at risk
- Women are more likely to contract the illness
- It typically begins when people are under 40
- Having other immune system disorders
- Excessive physical or emotional stress
- Cigarette use
- Pregnancy
Potential Risks of Leaving Grave's Disease Untreated
Graves' Disease will not go away on its own and leaving it untreated is likely to cause more severe health issues. People with untreated Grave's disease are more likely to develop muscle-related problems and osteoporosis. Women can struggle with fertility issues or have problems with a pregnancy. Eye pain, vision changes, and an increased risk of severe cardiovascular disease can develop. The symptoms can continue to increase or become more noticeable as the hormonal imbalance worsens.
Contact Dr. Lichtenstein for a Free Consultation to Discover Your Graves' Disease Natural Remedy
Graves' Disease does not need to be a life-long problem. The treatments should not make people feel worse or put their lives at risk. You can recover and enjoy a healthy life through safe, natural choices. Dr. Robert Lichtenstein guides his patients through the same health plan that helped him overcome cancer. Learn more about this method by speaking with the doctor through a convenient telehealth appointment.
The virtual visits, completed on the phone or by video, enable everyone to access health care in the comfort of their home. Telehealth visits save time and money. The appointments are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Schedule a free phone consultation through the website today to learn more.
Additional References
- Graves’ Disease - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Graves’ Disease FAQs - American Thyroid Association
Dr. Robert Lichtenstein, DC, CNS
6730 Dartmouth St #7M
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 719-5878
Nutritional and herbal programs are not intended as a primary therapy for any disease because they have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This website and the patients services offered here are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. They are intended to provide nutritional and herbal support for normal body physiology and repair.