Hashimoto\'s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

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Th2 type cells. High-intensity workouts of long duration have also been
reported to increase the Th2 response.

When one arm of the immune system is overactive, balance may be re-
stored by using substances that strengthen the underactive arm or weak-
en the overactive arm.

While many agree the Th1/Th2 ratio may be “imbalanced” in autoimmune
conditions, blindly trying to manipulate the balance may be detrimental.
We must understand which side of the scale is down to restore balance.

Table   10: Immune-Modulating   Substances

Stimulate Th1 Cell Production Stimulate Th2 Cell Production

Ashwaganda

Astragalus

Beta-glucan mushrooms and

other immune-boosting

mushrooms

Chlorella and other

algae products*

Echinacea

Estrogen

Glutathione

Gram-negative bacteria

(endotoxin)

Licorice root

Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)

Panax ginseng

Polypodium leucotomos

fern extract (Difur)

Selenium

Viruses

Yoga, restorative exercise

Alcohol

Anatabine

Candida

Cortisol excess

Curcumin from turmeric

DHEA

Genistein

Green tea extract

Lycopene

Parasites

Pine bark extract

Pycnogenol

(natural ingredient in apples)

Quercetin

Resveratrol

Soluble fiber

Vigorous exercise

White willow bark

*Algae may contain high amounts of iodine, which may be problematic in Hashimoto’s.