Hypothyroidism is a condition when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones.
The most common hypothyroidism symptoms include high blood pressure, weight loss, increased appetite, thinning hair, irritability, and sleep troubles.
The Elisa immunoassay test is done to diagnose this thyroid condition. It does the direct quantitative identifying of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in the person’s serum. If the value of TSH is low, then you have hyperthyroidism.
This thyroid deficiency problem is treated with a variety of drugs that boost the production of the hormones. In addition, you can try natural ways to enhance the treatment results and in this post, we’ll discuss some of these:-
Have Foods Rich in Selenium
Selenium is a trace element that plays a critical role in controlling thyroid hormone secretion, as per the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Some of the popular foods that contain selenium are Turkey, Tuna, Grass-Fed Beef, and Brazil nuts.
It is advisable to speak to your doctor how much selenium you must intake since it varies from one individual to another.
A Sugar-Free Diet
Raw sugar and sugary-processed foods increase inflammation in the body. This inflammation further slows T4 to triiodothyronine conversation and thereby worsen the symptoms of your thyroid problem.
There are many other benefits of eliminating sugar from your diet, such as losing some pounds around the waistline, reducing stress levels, and improving skin appearance.
Yes, it is not easy to make a transition to a complete sugar-free diet, so, start slow, and with time, you’ll get used to saying no to sugar.
Manage Your Chronic Stress
If you want to maintain your thyroid levels, take the initiative to control your chronic stress, contributing to reducing thyroid hormone production.
A small dip in thyroid hormones’ value is no big medical problem because of sudden anxiety or stress. But, if you have chronic stress, and it has caused your thyroid gland to not function properly, then you’ll have to manage your stress yourself.
Prolonged stress contributes to the risk of developing a condition known as Hashimoto, a kind of Hypothyroidism where the body attacks your thyroid, perceiving it to be a foreign invader. Managing stress is an art, and to become an artist; you’ve to practice day in and day out.
Improve Your Sleep Pattern
Lack of proper sleep may lead to thyroid issues. Night shift workers are prone to a higher risk of Hypothyroidism; sleep-deprived people underproduce the thyroid hormones, which administrate the amount of T3 & T4 thyroid hormones produced in your body.
To further worsen the matter, Hypothyroidism disrupts the sleep pattern.
Fortunately, there are ways to improve the quality of your sleep. For instance, drink a glass of hot milk before hitting the sack, stop using your phone and other electronic gadgets 30 minutes before sleep, read a book, or take a walk.
Gluten-Free Diet
Diet change is one of the most critical factors when it comes to managing your hypothyroidism condition, and many people have experienced drastic improvements in terms of symptoms they experienced after following a gluten-free diet.
People with gluten sensitivity are more likely to develop Hypothyroidism because the gluten damages your gut lining responsible for producing the thyroid.
Include Iodine In Your Diet
Iodine is essential for producing the thyroid hormone, and most people don’t have much of it. You can either include iodized salt in your diet or iodine supplement. Some good sources of iodine are as follows:
Shrimp
Oysters
Nori
Seaweed
Cheese & Yogurt
Remember, sudden increase in iodine intake could lead to several heart diseases.
Final Words
These ways of controlling hypothyroidism only supplement your alopathy treatment, so don’t take anything without the consultation of your doctor. Leave your comments in the section below.
