Signs and symptoms of Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a condition under which the production of thyroid hormone is far less than usual. The purpose of thyroid hormone is to focus on the body's metabolism and when that is hit, it results in slow metabolism. Slow metabolism affects the growth, development, and many cellular processes which can have adverse effects on your body. Many people are victims of this disease, women, in general, bear the brunt most of the time. The increasing age is another reason to be affected by this disease. In the early stages of hypothyroidism, there are hardly any symptoms to detect it early on. When left untreated it can cause many health problems including obesity, joint pain, infertility, and heart disease.
One of the common reasons for hypothyroidism is due to problems with the thyroid gland. On another occasion, it happens due to some problem in the brain or pituitary gland. Other causes for these problems are Hashimoto's thyroiditis, increased amount of drugs, treatment of hyperthyroidism, treatment for thyroid tumors, iodine deficiency, family history, old age, radiation, and postpartum thyroiditis.
Symptoms that detect hypothyroidism are fatigue, exhaustion, tiredness, weight gain, dry or coarse hair, hair loss, muscle cramps, and frequent muscle aches, constipation, depression, irritability, the lapse of memory, sensitivity towards the cold, puffy face, abnormal menstrual cycles, and decreased libido. Many of these symptoms go unnoticed but as you get older these become a real threat.
Diet for hyperthyroidism
There’s no such thing as a hyperthyroidism diet, but what you eat matters. Hyperthyroidism—when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone—can’t be prevented or treated through diet alone. It’s often treated with prescription medication, so see your doctor immediately if you have hyperthyroidism symptoms. But by eating certain foods, you can limit some mild hyperthyroidism symptoms
Lifestyle Tips for Hypothyroidism
Having hypothyroidism can make you feel exhausted and sluggish, and it can make it difficult to concentrate, among other things—even when you’re taking levothyroxine (a type of thyroid hormone replacement therapy and the most common treatment for hypothyroidism).
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You can try this home remedy which may help your problem. Make a fine paste of vegetable jalakumbhi (Pistia Straticies) to be applied over your neck to reduce the swelling.
Coconut oil has fatty acid chains which may help to improve your metabolism.
Yoga
You can try yoga which has been effective even before the existence of medical science. Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) can be a very suitable asana to help your thyroid gland.
The pressure applied to the gland provides the necessary boost to the thyroid gland. Once you have done Sarvangasana you should perform matsyasana, also beneficial to improve your thyroid gland.
These asanas should not be practiced if you are suffering from severe thyrotoxicosis or enlarged goiter. You can include Surya Namskara, Pavamuktasana to help you with this problem. One of the best ways to deal with thyroid problems is to practice Ujjayi Pranayama.
Meditation
Have you been told to relax lately? If so, you were probably thinking, ‘How can I relax when I have a million things to do?’ Well, it’s time to make yourself a priority.
Having a chronic disease—even if it’s being treated and monitored by your doctor—can be stressful. It can take a toll on your overall health. To combat stress, pencil in a weekly massage or schedule a daily 5-minute session of deep breathing or meditation.
Walk
You already know how good exercise is for you, but are you doing enough of it? If you are, are you mixing it up enough? Exercise can boost energy, decrease stress, and help you maintain a healthy weight (all-important benefits, especially if you have hypothyroidism).
Work in the 3 types of exercises: aerobic (aka cardio), strengthening, and flexibility.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to them. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the write.
