Home Remedies for Thyroid || Foods for Thyroid Health
We are going to see how people with thyroid issues can come out of the issue and find the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Located in the throat, the thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland. Given its butterfly-like shape, it will have two wings. The trachea is surrounded by the structure that resembles wings at the center of the throat. The tube that allows air to exit the nasal cavity is called the trachea, or windpipe. The trachea is the name of this tube. The thyroid glands produce the thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. Thus, secretions and cells function within the body to control not only body temperature but also heart rate.
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What are the symptoms for which you can suspect thyroid issues?
You will be extremely exhausted and may have constipation, irregular periods, a slow heart rate, puffy faces, bloating, weight gain, and difficulty losing weight. You won't even be able to spend much time sitting in an air-conditioned room. So, you may suspect hypothyroidism if you experience any of these symptoms. Hyperthyroidism is the exact opposite of this condition. Thus, do not even hesitate to have your thyroid levels checked if you experience any symptoms.
The overproduction of the hormone thyroxine is known as hyperthyroidism. It might speed up metabolism.Unexpected weight loss, perspiration, irritability, and a fast or irregular heartbeat are among the symptoms.
You need to take a thyroid level check only after 8 hours of fasting and if you are already taking thyroid tablets.
Why is the thyroid important?
The gland that increases your metabolism is the thyroid. The word "metabolism" may be familiar to you. It indicates that your body uses the energy from food to power your daily activities. In order for the body to process food and produce energy instantly and to have a more active metabolism, the thyroid is one of the key components necessary for normal functioning. Thus, the thyroid glands produce the thyroid hormones, T3 and T4, which regulate metabolism.
So the secretion and the cells act in the body and regulate the heart rate and the body temperature too.T3 and T4 are produced by the thyroid gland and, at the same time, in the brain too. If you ask how the thyroid gland and brain are related, There is a gland below the brain in the skull called the pituitary gland, which is very sensitive to the thyroid hormone's secretion. For example, if your thyroid hormone secretion is normal, then the TSH, which is the thyroid stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland, is normal too. Hypo means the thyroid hormone secretion is low and the thyroid gland's functioning is low. This means the T3 and T4 levels will be low and the TSH, which is the thyroid stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland, will be higher. This is called hypothyroidism.
The exact opposite of this is called hyperthyroidism. Hyper means more, just like how we say some people are hyper when they do a lot of work. The thyroid gland will also be hyperactive and secrete a lot of thyroid hormones. The T3 and T4 levels will be high, and the TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone) , which is the thyroid stimulating hormone, will be normal or less than normal. So these are the lab findings for hypo and hyper.
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How to prevent getting thyroid:
1) We must make sure to obtain and wear a lead shield during any x-ray procedure that involves our neck region. The thyroid is easily damaged because it is located so close to our skin on the neck.
2) Smoking: If you are a smoker, please stop smoking immediately. There is a chemical called thiocyanate in cigarettes that affects the thyroid right away.
3) Self-examination: You have to self-examine yourself to see if you can see any lumps on your neck.
4) Perchlorate: You have to check if this chemical perchlorate is mixed in your drinking water. Generally, in areas where fireworks or Matchbox factories are present, it is said that this chemical contaminates the drinking water. This chemical directly affects our thyroid. So, definitely, you have to filter the water and drink it. Then only you can avoid this chemical.
5) Next, confirm that the salt we are using is iodized, as it contains added iodine, which is beneficial to our thyroid. Alternatively, you can use rock salt, which naturally contains iodine.
Now, let us come to the important part:
what are all the foods we can eat to keep our thyroid glands healthy?
We will first look at foods that should be avoided. Because they contain goitrogens, soya, cauliflower, and cabbage can aggravate thyroid problems. It's also advised to stay away from dairy products and milk altogether. It's even recommended to stay away from animal products like meat and poultry.
Even coffee and tea are discouraged because they contain caffeine, which affects our thyroid.Foods that have been packaged or preserved should be totally avoided.
Also, refrigerated foods should be avoided completely.
Foods for Thyroid Health:
The foods recommended are normal, everyday foods only. You can try eating these foods for one or two months and then check if your thyroid levels are stable. But if they are not getting stabilized, then it is important to meet your doctor and take medications accordingly.
Let us now see what foods we can eat this morning. It is recommended to drink vegetable juice with a combination of white pumpkin (seeds removed) and coriander leaves. These coriander leaves can keep thyroid levels under control. You have to drink this juice and have your breakfast after half an hour. So, this white pumpkin juice is very beneficial. If not pumpkin, you can even add watery vegetables like cucumber or bottle guard along with coriander leaves. You have to drink this for at least two months continuously.
Next, soak coriander seeds in a glass of water overnight, boil them for half the next morning, strain them, and drink them for at least two months.
Next, coconut is supposed to be very good for the thyroid. If you eat coconut simply for your snacks or drink coconut water regularly, it is very good for your thyroid. Coconut has lauric acid in it, which is very beneficial for the thyroid.You can have fresh fruits, especially seasonal fruits, for your morning breakfast regularly. Whatever the seasonal fruits, like mango, apple, pomegranate, guava, mango, or watermelon, It could be anything, but it should be fresh, and you have to eat it as fruit itself without making it into juice.
Next is raw onion, which is excellent for the thyroid once more. It's good eaten frequently with salads. As I explained to you earlier, the diabetic plate method calls for half of the plate to be made up of only fresh fruits and vegetables, the other quarter to be made up of protein-rich food (like a sambar with dal), and the remaining quarter to be made up of rice or rotis. This is also how the thyroid should be eaten.
Instead of white rice, it can be brown rice.
Instead of white sugar, you can use palm sugar or jaggery.
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