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7 Natural Ways To Treat Thyroid!

If you suffer from thyroid problems, you might have been painted a very bleak picture. While it is a chronic problem, having thyroid issues doesn’t spell the end of the world. Many people have curbed the disease from progressing to more severe stages by regulating their diet and their lifestyle.

What we eat and how we live have far more significant consequences on our well-being than we can imagine. Not only have people halted the progress of thyroid disorders in their track, but some have also even reversed the issues and are living a healthy life. Here are eight tips for treating thyroid problems.

1. Junk Food-free Life

Eradicate junk food and processed food from your life. Processed food has made such inroads in our daily lives that it might seem like a severe ordeal, but once you learn to recognize and remove the culprits from your life, you will notice a visible improvement in your health.

Must Read: 8 Best Foods for Thyroid.

2. Regular Exercise

Lifestyle changes can help in mild hypothyroidism but for a moderate to severe symptoms you need to visit your physician who will investigate and prescribe thyroxine based on the presenting symptoms and investigation reports.

Dr. Nikhil Yadav MBBS MD,CCEBDM

Our lives are much more sedentary than that of our ancestors and this is why we have so many more health problems. Move that body whether it is by brisk walking, dancing, yoga or any other activity of your choice. The objective is to burn as many calories as possible.

3. Eat Slow

Fantastic as it may sound, rushing through your meal doesn’t give a chance to your body to feel satiated. Eating mindfully and chewing your food deliberately forms a connection between the thyroid and the mind leaving you more satisfied with your meal. Since the thyroid gland is responsible for metabolism, eating slow helps to increase the metabolic processes.

4. Yoga

The world is waking up to the wonders of yoga asanas. The practice of yoga has improved the health of many people. The entire endocrine system responds well to yoga. Specifically beneficial is the shoulder stand for thyroid health.

Also, Read 8 Health Benefits of Yoga.

5. Cook Your Greens

Research has proved that eating certain cruciferous vegetables in their natural form hampers the optimal functioning of the thyroid gland. So have your portions of kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower not in smoothies and salads but their cooked versions.

In their raw form, these vegetables have goitrogens that spoil the equilibrium of the thyroid gland.

Also Read: Know the Difference Between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism.

6. Eat the Fat

The thyroid gland works optimally when it is provided with enough lubricants like butter and ghee. So if you are going dairy-free or if you tend to prefer a low-fat diet, you might want to change.

7. Eat Probiotics

Another thing that helps the thyroid gland reach a state of balance is to have enough probiotics in the food. So yoghurt, apple cider vinegar and tempeh should all be part of your diet. These improve gastrointestinal health and help deal with thyroid issues.

When To Seek Professional Help

If you received your diagnosis for hyperthyroid or hypothyroid a while ago, and have started to notice your symptoms getting worse, it may be time for a check up. In fact, even if you do not experience symptoms, you should still meet your doctor regularly and do any required tests as well.

While the above natural ways to heal your thyroid naturally can be helpful, you should never stop taking your medication. Potential signs to watch for (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism) include:

Read More: 11 Home Remedies for Thyroid.

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