Easy and natural remedies for t hyroid care Thyroid gland is located in the neck and has two lobes. This thyroid gland secretes the thyro...

 

Easy and natural remedies for thyroid care

Thyroid gland is located in the neck and has two lobes. This thyroid gland secretes the thyroid hormone. It is important for maintaining the metabolism of the body. It regulates heart beat and the digestive system. These hormones are essential for growth and development of the body. When there is less secretion of thyroid hormone it leads to hypothyroidism.

There are various disorders which are related to thyroid malfunction.

1. Hyperthyroidism: increase in thyroid activity
2. Hypothyroidism : decrease in thyroid activity
3. Thyroiditis: swelling of thyroid gland

However , this article focuses on the more common type of thyroid disorder which is Hypothyroidism.

The standard treatment for hypothyroidism requires taking thyroid hormone externally. This leads to a lot of side effects .

*image( thyroid gland)

Causes of thyroid :

Autoimmune condition :

Our body has its own defense system called as immune system .These immune cells sometimes mistake body cells as foreign cells and attack them. Thus leads to an autoimmune condition. Hypothyroidism results from this autoimmune condition.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis: this an autoimmune condition. it leads to hypothyroidism. Thus , this leads to swelling and redness  of thyroid tissue.

Removal of thyroid by surgery:

Surgical removal of thyroid leads to hypothyroidism. Hence, the patients have to take thyroid supplement for their entire life.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism:

• weight gain
• tiredness
• constipation
• heavy bleeding in menstruation
• hair loss
• tiredness
• decrease in sweating
• increase in cholesterol
• hoarseness of voice
• puffy ,swollen face
• irregular menstrual cycles.

Thyroid treatment is done by giving oral supplements of thyroid hormone.

Easy natural remedies for thyroid disease :

We can improve the health of thyroid gland by some easy and efficient natural remedies. Natural remedies fix the root cause of the thyroid problem. Hence they are preferred .

Hypothyroidism may develop due to some of these issues:

1. improper food habits: eating a lot of unhealthy ,fat and alt containing food.
2. stress
3. lack of Nutrient intake .

Some of the natural home remedies are as follows:

Sugar free diet:

Sugar leads to increased inflammation of the body. This inflammation can slow down the conversion of thyronine to thyroxine. This will lead to reduced activity of the thyroid gland. 

Sugar also affects the energy level. Increase in sugary foods leads to a tiredness and fatigue. Hence, to treat thyroid , you must avoid sugar at all times.

Probiotics:*image

It is seen that hypothyroidism causes constipation and other digestion problems. This is directly related to the destruction of good bacteria in the intestine.

Probiotic supplements contain bacteria which increase the number of good bacteria in the small intestine. Thus they help in digestion . Nowadays, probiotic drinks are easily available. But there are some foods which have  a good number of bacteria.

These foods are: Cheese, fermented food or drinks, kombucha, kefir and yogurt.

You should talk with your doctor if these supplements help you.

Gluten free diet:*image of gluten containing food

Research  says that a significant number of people suffering from thyroid also have celiac disease.

Celiac disease is related to gluten allergy. In this disease, gluten allergy is developed.

There is no good research as to how hypothyroidism  affects gluten allergy. However, a significant amount of people experienced relief after cutting back on the gluten.

Therefore, you should decrease the intake of gluten .

Vitamin B *image milk, cheese ,eggs

Thyroid is important for absorbing certain vitamins such as B12 . When thyroid gland activity decreases , these vitamins are not taken up by the body.

Subsequently this leads to vitamin deficiency. The vitamin, B12 is not absorbed when there is less thyroid hormone in the body.

Therefore, you should take vitamin B supplements. This will help body to replenish the lost vitamin B .

These are some foods which have a lot of vitamin B:

• milk
• cheese
• eggs
• tuna
• beans

Selenium:

Selenium is an  important element for thyroid metabolism. Therefore, including selenium rich food in diets will increase the amount of thyroid hormone in the body.

Some of the foods rich in selenium are:

• Tuna
• Turkey
• Beef
• Pork
• Chicken

Selenium improves the balance of thyroid hormones.

Before taking any kind of selenium supplement you should consult your doctor.

Coconut oil:*img

Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids which are helpful for treating hypothyroidism. Especially when taken in unheated form it decreases weight and improves metabolism. Coconut oil has high amount of saturated healthy fats. You should take coconut oil for thyroid .

Apple cider vinegar:*img

It improves expression of Hormones. Moreover, it also alkalizes the body environment and improves metabolism. It also increases absorption of nutrients and helps in throwing away all the toxins.

1 tbsp. vinegar should be added to a glass of cold water. Drink this drink in the morning to get relief from thyroid problems.

Ginger:*img

Ginger is an excellent combat for inflammation. Moreover ,it is rich in minerals like potassium and  magnesium. It is widely used in India for a no. of ailments. Ginger improves thyroid function. It can also be taken in the form of oil with carrier oil like coconut oil. The easiest way to use ginger internally is by having ginger tea.

Vitamin D:*img

Vitamin D is important for absorption of calcium in the body. If there is vitamin deficiency it can lead to thyroid related problems. Vitamin D can be obtained by standing in the morning sun for 15mins . Foods that contain vitamin D are:

• fatty fishes like salmon and mackerel
• orange juice
• dairy products
• egg yolks

Almonds:*img

They are best suited for thyroid expression. Moreover it also contains selenium which is very important for proper thyroid function.

Flax seeds:*img

Flax seeds are rich in omega 3 fatty acids and alpha linolenic acids. Additionally, they also contain minerals ,magnesium, vitamin and B12. They fight thyroid malfunction.

Iodine supplements:*image

Thyroid is responsible for iodinating tyrosine residues to form thyroid. Hence, taking thyroid supplements to decrease hypothyroidism is necessary. Especially for vegetarians, thyroid supplements are essential because their diet does not contain enough iodine. But, you should always consult a doctor before taking such iodine supplements.

 

YOGA FOR IMPROVING THYROID GLAND EFFICIENCY

Yoga helps in increasing the activity of the thyroid gland. Here are some yoga positions to treat thyroid.

Inverted pose: *image

In this pose we have our legs up against the wall. This pose increases the blood flow to the thyroid gland and improves its function.

Shoulder stand pose: * image

Shoulder stand pose affects the endocrine system. The thyroid gland receives the maximum supply of blood . This pose is very good for improving thyroid gland function. This pose squeezes out the stagnant secretion.

Bridge pose:*image

Bridge pose increases the circulation of blood to the thyroid gland . In this pose , the neck is squeezed. It improves thyroid function by increasing blood flow to the thyroid gland.

It also helps in asthma and reduces headaches. Pregnant women should avoid this pose.

Plough pose:*image

This poses stretches the neck and increases the amount of blood reaching the thyroid gland. However, this pose should not be done by people with hyperthyroidism. This pose increases the secretion of thyroid hormones from the gland.

This also helps in increasing strength of the abdominal muscles and back muscles.

Fish pose:*image

In fish pose , you have to arch your back. this strains the neck and thyroid gland. you invert your head in this pose which increases the amount of blood to the thyroid gland. It also helps to maintain the health of  spinal chord.

Bow pose:*image

This pose consists of holding your leg with your arms with stomach on the ground. This pose massages your thyroid gland and improves thyroid secretion.

Cobra pose: *image

This pose is a part of sun salutation poses.It stretches the thyroid gland and improves its function. This pose is also beneficial for improving spinal chord function and improving posture.

Conclusion:

Although hypothyroid requires external hormone supplement, we can improve the health of our thyroid gland . However, this can be done easily with these home remedies and yoga .

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