| Is there a cure for an underactive thyroid? | | | | sedentary lifestyle can contribute to slow |
| Natural health care providers address the issue of | | | | metabolism and low energy levels. Working out at |
| underactive thyroid function in several different | | | | a gym is an alternative, but even less strenuous |
| ways. A holistic approach views any health issue | | | | exercise like walking, Chi Gong or Tai Chi would be |
| considering all areas of mind and body. For thyroid | | | | helpful. Some form of exercise three to five |
| issues, a lifestyle and diet evaluation is important. | | | | times a week would be beneficial. |
| Some important areas to look at include: | | | | Current research is showing that excess stress is |
| - diet | | | | behind many physical illnesses and imbalances. The |
| - exercise | | | | good news about this is that we have some |
| - stress levels | | | | control over how much we let stress negatively |
| - emotional issues | | | | affect us. |
| - herbal remedies | | | | Feelings of anxiety and/or depression may |
| Some diet changes that may be helpful for | | | | accompany low thyroid function. While diet, |
| thyroid issues are checking for possible food | | | | exercise and herbal remedies can help with these, |
| allergies or sensitivities. Some common allergens | | | | it's also an option to seek therapy if some |
| include: | | | | emotional issues are at the root of your feelings. |
| - refined sugar | | | | If you're under emotional stress consistently, |
| - highly processed fats (trans fats) | | | | finding relief will help your body to function more |
| - grains (gluten) | | | | efficiently. |
| - dairy products | | | | Another possible option to support the health of |
| To address food sensitivities, avoiding highly | | | | the endocrine system is herbal remedies. Herbs |
| processed food in favor of natural and/or organic | | | | like makandi, kelp and green oats are known to |
| can be helpful. For example processed cooking oils | | | | help balance thyroid function and support healthy |
| can be replaced with virgin coconut oil. This step | | | | metabolism as well as body temperature and |
| can be very helpful for low thyroid issues since | | | | weight. |
| virgin coconut oil helps to stimulate metabolism. | | | | When considering a cure for an underactive |
| It is common today for many grocery stores to | | | | thyroid, diet, exercise, stress levels, emotional |
| have "health food" sections. This is where you can | | | | issues and herbal remedies form the basis for a |
| find all kinds of alternative foods that are good | | | | holistic approach that will help to address |
| for substituting in place of processed food. You | | | | underlying issues behind the actual problem of |
| will also often find prepared food that makes diet | | | | hypothyroidism. The ultimate aim with this |
| changes easier and more convenient if you have | | | | approach is to hopefully provide a long term |
| little time to prepare healthy meals. | | | | solution and avoid the need for synthetic hormone |
| Exercise is another important tactic to use when | | | | replacement. |
| attempting to cure an underactive thyroid. A | | | | |