The eight natural ways to combat hypothyroidism

The eight natural ways to combat hypothyroidism

It is estimated that there are approximately ten million Americans who have hypothyroidism today. Hypothyroidism is the condition of the thyroid gland, where it stops producing an adequate amount of T3 and T4 hormones, which regulate a person’s metabolism. When these hormones are deficient, the metabolism is slowed down, thus having adverse effects on a person’s health like uncontrollable weight gain.

 

Other symptoms of hypothyroidism are symptoms like loss of appetite, fatigue, constipation, depression, apathy, low blood pressure and intolerance of heat and cold. Untreated hypothyroidism can later develop into far more serious diseases like cancer, heart disease and many others.

 

Fortunately, there are many home remedies for hypothyroidism. The benefits that natural remedies have over prescription drugs are massive, because natural remedies usually have no side effects and do not damage our immune systems. In addition to treating hypothyroidism, and balancing hormone levels, natural remedies can improve your overall health in the treating process.

 

Here are the top eight natural remedies for hypothyroidism:

 

 

The most prominent reason for hypothyroidism is the lack of iodine in a person’s diet. The key here is to start eating iodine rich foods like haddock, cod, eggs, trifle and seaweed. There are many more foods which are rich in iodine, which you can find by searching iodine rich foods online.
Flaxseed oil, primrose oil and coconut oil are all very effective agents when combating thyroid problems.
Other herbs, like black cohosh, Irish moss, spirulina, angus castus, avena sativa and ginseng are available in the form of standard supplements as pills and elixir. Consuming these herbs will increase underactive thyroid function.
Doing cardiovascular exercise to speed up metabolism is good during hypothyroidism, so you can slow down your weight gain whilst you treat your condition.
Reduce your sugar, caffeine, alcohol and dairy intake. Also reduce the amount of carbs and fats you eat to decrease the amount of calories you take in every day. It is also best to avoid dairy products.
Try to eat more leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, seafood, whole weat products and other health foods to reduce strain on your body whilst you combat hyperthyroidism.
Foods like cabbage, radishes, turnips, cauliflower and broccoli bring down thyroid function because of the chemicals they contain. Since you want your thyroid function to go up, it is best to avoid these foods.
Peppers help to speed up metabolism, thus helping you lose weight.

 

Hypothyroidism symptoms overlap with many other diseases, so it is important to pay a visit to your doctor when you suspect that something is not in order with your health- your condition may be more serious than you thought. People who are in their early thirties are especially prone to hyperthyroidism, so it is a good idea to watch out for this disease at that age. Hyperthyroidism is another thyroid disease, where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of T3 and T4 hormones, speeding up the metabolism and disrupting normal bodily functions. For more info, check out my blog.

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