Hypothyroidism is the situation in which, thyroid
gland is underactive. The thyroid gland is responsible for the
metabolism in the body. This important gland is situated at the middle
of the neck at front side. Disturbance in the metabolism affects the
entire body system and therefore, this disease is to be controlled as
soon as possible. There are couple of ways to keep thyroid gland in
normal state with normal functioning. Apart from the supplement of the
thyroid hormones, some of the alternative therapies, which can keep
thyroid gland healthy and can keep thyroid hormones within normal level.
Diet is what comes first in mind as safe method to treat and to control
any disease including hypothyroidism. If you restrict your diet from
the beginning, it will not only prevent all the diseases but will also
keep thyroid gland healthy and to function normally. Foods that depress
the thyroid glands' activity should be avoided. The food such as soy,
beans, cauliflowers, cabbage, broccoli, mustard greens etc can depress
thyroid activity one or the other way.
One should also avoid refined foods, sugar and dairy product in
abandon. Give up wheat, caffeine and alcohol when you are suffering
from hypothyroidism. The food that is to be taken is essential fatty
acids. Take 1000 to 15000 mg of essential fatty acids three times a
day. This helps the thyroid to produce normal level of thyroid hormones.
It is proven by researches that vitamin C, vitamin B complex, vitamin A
and vitamin E are very beneficial for thyroid hormone production and
thyroid gland's health. Take these all vitamins regularly but the
caution here is, one should take all vitamins in proper dosage as less
or over dose will be harmful to the body. Along with the thyroid
functions, essential elements like L-tyrosine and calcium are also
effective. Many dieticians recommend selenium and iodine.
There are many There are many herbs, which are proven to have good
effect in
hypothyroidism case. For example, the tea or a tincture that is made up
with horsetail (Equisetum arvense), oatstraw (Avena sativa), gotu kola
(Centella asiatica) and alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is said to be very
beneficial in hypothyroidism. Some of the herbalists advise Kelp
(Laminaria hyperborean), Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) and irish
moss (Chondrus crispus). They not only help in production of good
quality thyroid hormone but they also keep the quantity under control.
Another good concept to treat hypothyroidism is something called
contrast hydrotherapy. This is the therapy in which, there is cold and
hot applications. These applications are applied alternately to neck
and the throat. It is said to be stimulating for thyroid glands. The
ideal method is to keep the hot application for three minutes and then
applying cold application for about one minute. The entire procedure is
repeated three times as a set and there should be two to three sets
each day to gain maximum benefits.
Alternative therapies do help in preventing and treating
hypothyroidism. However, this therapy is not to be considered as first
line therapy.
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