In recent times, there has been so much focus on the effect of alternative remedies in treating ailments generally. Some even make claims that orthodox medicine cannot make. This has of course led to most people looking for alternative medicines and solutions to their ailments. Fortunately, some who have used these alternative remedies and have had good success with it. Hypothyroidism which is an illness stemming from the malfunction of the thyroid gland leading to the inadequate production of the thyroid gland’s hormone called thyroxine. The thyroid gland is found at the lower end of the neck just below the “Adam’s apple”. The thyroid gland like any well functioning organ does not just suddenly cease to function. Its malfunction is a product of certain unfavorable conditions.

So, if certain steps are taken earlier, there won’t be any need in the first place to start treating hypothyroidism. There are some ways to effectively keep the thyroid gland in normal healthy condition.The very first move an individual can make is to be mindful of his diet. An individual’s diet is capable of either prolonging his existence on the surface of the earth, or helping him move faster to the grave than he ought to be moving. Watching what you eat is not only important in keeping away hypothyroidism, it is an effective way of keeping most diseases away. What you throw inside your belly is partially responsible for your general well being. So if you consume all that comes in your way without any regards for your insides, then you might as well realize that your internal organs will be adversely affected rendering them ineffective. There are certain foods that will inhibit the production of thyroxine. Some of them are mustard greens, broccoli, soybeans, cauliflowers, cabbage et.cFoods like sugar, refined foods, dairy products should be avoided in excess. If you discover that you’ve got hypothyroidism, avoid caffeine, wheat and alcohol.

Start including fatty acids in your diet. Taking about 1000-15000mg of these essential fatty acids thrice a day helps the thyroid glands in its production of thyroxine.Research has also shown that vitamins A, B complex, C and E are important in thyroxine production and in generally improving the thyroid’s health. Before taking tgem however, consult with your doctor as he would know in what quantities you should take them and for how long. Supplements like calcium, iodine L-tyrosine and selenium are also recommended by dieticians.

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Could Your Thyroid Be Under Active?
By Graham Rowan
One of the most common hormonal problems in the UK population, especially among women, is an underactive thyroid. While 10% of women will be diagnosed with a thyroid condition at some point in their lives, the real issue is that up to half of all thyroid cases never get diagnosed.


One of the most frequently occurring problems is hypothyroidism (an under active thyroid). If this condition is severe it is usually detected by conventional blood tests and treated with medication. However, mild hypothyroidism is often undiagnosed and borderline results can sometimes be dismissed. It is in these milder forms of hypothyroidism that nutrition can have the greatest impact.

What is the thyroid?

Your thyroid gland is found in your neck and is shaped like a miniature bow-tie. It produces a number of hormones which are vital for your body to produce energy and deliver oxygen to your cells. It plays a part in virtually every bodily process. The thyroid is the master of your metabolism, and plays a huge role in the rate you produce energy from food and therefore your ability to lose weight. It is also very much involved in the reproductive system and thyroid imbalance is linked to a whole range of female hormonal problems.

Could you have an under active thyroid?

Although there are many things that can go wrong with the thyroid, one of the most common is an under active thyroid. This occurs when you fail to produce enough thyroid hormones for your body to work effectively. Your metabolism and a wide range of other bodily functions are slowed down, often leading to weight gain.

One of the greatest challenges in diagnosing mild cases of under active thyroid is that most symptoms of the condition are the types of general complaints people may suffer from overwork, stress and poor diet. Nonetheless if you answer positively to many of the questions below, you may well have an under active thyroid:

Thyroid checklist

Do you feel constantly fatigued?

Do you suffer from low mood or depression?

Are you sensitive to the cold and suffer especially with cold hands or feet?

Are you finding it impossible to lose weight despite changing your diet and exercise patterns?

Is your hair/ are your nails dry and brittle?

Have you lost hair, particularly from the outer side of your eyebrows?

Do you get aches in your muscles and joints?

Do you have a very low sex drive?

Have you suffered with any menstrual problems, including heavy periods or loss of periods?

Have you suffered from more than one miscarriage?

Do you have a tendency to be constipated?

Do you have problems with memory and concentration?

Do you have high cholesterol?

Testing for Hypothyroidism

To check whether our thyroid ...

{PS thyroid - Spherical structures that make up the thyroid gland; contain a gel-like colloid surrounded by a single layer of cells, which secrete thyroglobulin into the colloid. }

... is functioning as it should, levels of 3 hormones are critical. The first are called T4 and T3, which are hormones produced the thyroid itself and the other is called TSH, a hormone which instructs your thyroid to produce T4 and T3. Abnormal levels of these hormones are a good indicator of hypothyroidism.

However this method is thought to be largely ineffective at diagnosing cases of mild hypothyroidism. Blood test techniques give information only about your hormones at a particular point in time. Sometimes urine tests can be more helpful as these can measure thyroid hormones over a 24-hour period. Along with other indicators like body temperature, these tests provide a good indication of mild hypothyroidism that might have remained undiagnosed.

What should you eat if you are hypothyroid?

If you do find you have an under active thyroid there are a number of dietary measures you can take to help manage your condition. This basically involves reducing intake of foods that inhibit thyroid function and increasing intake of the vitamins and minerals vital for your thyroid to work efficiently.

Foods to avoid – Goitrogens

Goitrogens are substances found in a number of foods that may inhibit the proper function of your thyroid. Cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, turnips, broccoli, spinach, mustard, millet, soy products and peanuts are all sources of goitrogens. Many of these are foods that are positively beneficial to health so they shouldn't be avoided completely. For example a one cup serving of any of the listed vegetables 2-3 times per week, and a standard, 4-ounce serving of tofu twice a week is likely to be tolerated by most individuals with thyroid hormone deficiency. There is also some indication that cooking these foods can deactivate the chemicals that affect the thyroid gland, so lightly steaming vegetables is a good idea.

Foods to increase – The essential nutrients for thyroid function

Iodine: The majority of the iodine in your body is found in the thyroid gland and is used in the production of thyroid hormones. A deficiency of iodine can lead to hypothyroidism. Good food sources include kelp, yoghurt, eggs and iodized salt.

Selenium is involved in making thyroid hormones active in the body so low selenium levels may in turn lead to low active thyroid hormone levels. Brazil nuts, seafood and fish are excellent sources of this mineral.

Vitamin A This vitamin has been shown to be beneficial especially in conjunction with Vitamin C and E and selenium. People with hypothyroidism have been shown to have an impaired ability to produce vitamin A from vegetable sources such as carrots and fruits so care should be taken to include other sources such as dairy products, eggs and liver into the diet.

B Vitamins are very important to the body's synthesis of thyroid hormones. They are also vital for energy production. These are usually plentiful in a healthy diet and are found in whole grains, legumes, eggs, dairy, meat, nuts and seeds.

Zinc. Studies suggest that severe zinc deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, but like iodine deficiency, it is rare for people living in the developed world to have a severe enough deficiency to cause a serious problem.

Tyrosine is an amino acid that is needed in the production of thyroid hormones. If you have an underactive thyroid you may benefit by taking a tyrosine supplement. Depression is linked with a low thyroid function and studies suggest tyrosine supplementation may also be beneficial in this condition. Copper plays an important role in the metabolism of tyrosine. Although copper deficiency is uncommon, people taking zinc supplements for more than a few weeks should take copper (unless they have Wilson's disease) as zinc interferes with copper absorption. The safest way of ensuring balance is to take a good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement rather than one mineral in isolation.

The Supplement Issue:

There are many thyroid support supplements available on the market, some of which may be beneficial for an under active thyroid. However if you do have hypothyroidism it is not advisable to self-prescribe these products without professional guidance as the wrong supplement could make your condition worse.
Surinder Phull BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy MBANT National Nutrition Clinic 0845 130 7832 For more information and the chance to see if your thyroid is under active please visit: www.NationalNutritionClinic.com/thyroid-diagnostic-clinic.htm

Note - The thyroid is a small gland in the neck that makes and stores hormones that help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and the rate at which food is converted into energy.

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