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Natural Remedies For Thyroid

by Tyler P. A Passionate Blogger - Entertainment
The thyroid gland is responsible for making and storing hormones that help regulate blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and the rate at which our body converts food into energy. Thyroid hormones are important for the function of every cell in the body. They also help in regulating the rate of chemical reactions in the body.

What are thyroid hormones? What do they do?
The thyroid uses iodine, which is found in salt and some food to make its hormones. The most important hormones are thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Thyroid-stimulating hormone, which is produced by the pituitary gland regulates hormone production by the thyroid gland.

Calcitonin is also produced by the thyroid gland, which is involved in metabolism and stimulating the bone cell to add more calcium to bones.

There are also the supplements for women available, that help in supporting healthy hormones levels.

How are thyroid problems diagnosed?
Your doctor will take your medical history into account and give you a physical exam. Specialized tests are used to diagnose any thyroid disorder. A blood test can also be used to help diagnose thyroid problems. The most common techniques used to measure the levels of thyroid hormones and TSH in the blood are ultrasound, radioactive thyroid scan, and fine-needle aspiration.

What are natural home remedies and supplements for thyroid health?
For people who are wondering How to Balance Thyroid Naturally, we have made a list of natural remedies that can help balance your thyroid:

Selenium
According to the national institute of health, selenium plays a big part in thyroid hormone metabolism. There are many items that contain selenium such as
  1. Tuna
  2. Brazil Nuts
  3. Turkey
  4. Grass-fed beef

It is important for you to discuss with your doctor about how much selenium you need because every person is different.

Sugar-free diet
Sugar and processed food lead to increased inflammation in the body. This inflammation can slow down the conversion of T4 to triiodothyronine. This can worsen the thyroid symptoms even more. Also, sugar only boosts energy levels short term, if you eliminate it from your diet, it may help regulate your energy levels. Also, when you remove sugar from your diet, it can help in reducing your stress levels.

It is not easy to adopt a sugar-free diet, but if you want to improve your thyroid health, it’s worth it.

Vitamin B
Low thyroid hormones can affect your body’s vitamin B levels. Taking a vitamin B supplement can help you repair some of the damage caused by hypothyroidism. Vitamin B can also help with the tiredness caused by the disease. Here is the list of food items that contain Vitamins B:
  • Tuna
  • Milk
  • EggsSesame seeds
  • Asparagus
  • Cheese
  • Peas and beans
Talk with your doctor about how much vitamin B is right for you.

Probiotics
As per the studies done by the NIH, it is found that the altered gastrointestinal motility is commonly seen with hypothyroidism that causes the small intestine bacterial overgrowth, which can lead to chronic GI symptoms.

Probiotic supplements contain helpful bacteria that help in keeping your stomach and intestines healthy. If you don’t want to take probiotics, here are some of the natural alternatives
  • Kombucha
  • Cheese
  • Yogurt
  • Kefir
One thing to note that the food and drug administration hasn’t approved the use of probiotics for the prevention of any condition. It is best to talk with your doctor to see the supplements are right for you or not.

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