Health is the greatest concern for all. Leading a healthy lifestyle can be difficult but never impossible. But sometimes, diseases get to you even if you are the healthiest of all. Here is how you can deal with hypothyroidism using only natural remedies.
What exactly is hypothyroidism?
It is also known as underactive thyroid or low thyroid. It is a condition when the thyroid gland located in the front lower part of your neck doesn’t not secrete enough thyroid hormone. It regulates body’s metabolism rates and hence affects it greatly.
Symptoms
Symptoms may obviously vary from person to person but the common ones are puffy face, brittle finger nails and hair, constant fatigue, sensitivity to cold, dry skin, sudden weight gain, constipation, muscle cramping, hoarse voice and depression.
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In some cases, there might not be any specific symptoms at all. The bubbly Spanish actress, Sofia Vergara of the “Modern Family” fame, when diagnosed with Thyroid cancer in 2000, did not have any symptoms. Her thyroid had to be removed and was treated with radioactive iodine.
How to deal with it using only natural remedies?
Coconut oil
It contains those certain fatty acids that enhance thyroid functioning and it will also brush up your metabolism and give an impetus to energy levels. You can use it for cooking, especially extra virgin organic coconut cooking oil. You can also drink it with milk in the morning. If you are feeling especially adventurous add it to your shakes and smoothies.
Kelp
It’s a seaweed that consists a lot of minerals like iodine which can help combat this deficiency of this mineral.
Apple cider vinegar
It helps with detoxification, facilitates weight loss and enriches the levels of alkaline balance. It is also significantly helpful for a lot of other health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes and the like. Drink a solution of organic apple cider vinegar and honey to be benefitted.
Fish oils
They help to maintain a proper and precise thyroid functioning system. It consists a lot of omega 3 fatty acids. Consult your doctor regarding the dosage of this.
Guggul
It can be obtained from the gum raisin of a plant called Commiphorawightii. In addition to helping combat hypothyroidism, it has minerals which deal with obesity, and has anti inflammatory properties.
Ginger
It is rich in magnesium, potassium and zinc and can immensely improve thyroid functioning. You can add it to soups or broths that you consume over the course of the day. You can however drink a few cups of ginger herbal tea.
Evening primrose oil
It is rich is gammalinoleic acids (GLAs), it has anti inflammatory properties and can relax problems associated with hypothyroidism such as severe hair loss.
Siberian ginseng
It can facilitate the stimulation of thymus and adrenal glands and will help reduce fatigue.
B vitamins
Adequate amounts of B vitamins like B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9,and B12 must be consumed to help deal with the symptoms. Say a big yes to whole grains and fortified cereals. And also nod to a lot of green because you will have to consume veggies like broccoli and kale.
Vitamin D
Wake up in the morning and soak up some sunshine. It can do wonders to your hypothyroidism. In addition to that you can also do minor non strenuous exercises.
Natural remedies are easily available and cost-effective ways. They don’t demand much and you don’t have to spend a fortune. But getting diagnosed is the essential step. Consult your doctor as early as possible if you are getting these symptoms. Never say never!
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