Updated: Aug 31, 2020
Like diabetes, this one too is a silent killer that can hamper your lifestyle even in its mildest form, causing:
fatigue
weight gain
hair loss
mood swings
irregular periods
and dry skin, among other issues
In its severest form, if left untreated, it can lead to myxedema, a life-threatening condition that can lead to a loss of consciousness, or even coma.
“The thyroid gland is our master gland for metabolism. When it is not producing enough thyroid hormones like in the case of hypothyroidism, everything slows down, leading to these symptoms,”
Among the many causes that lead to these imbalances, our environment exposure also plays a huge role on our thyroid health. “Heavy metals get attached to the thyroid tissue and impact the conversion of T4 to T3 (T3 is the active hormone that our cells utilize to produce energy). We are exposed to lead through house paint and old water pipes, cadmium from secondary cigarette smoking, mercury toxicity from dental amalgams and also fish. As such, heavy metal exposure hugely impacts your thyroid function. I believe in the trinity of health—body, mind and spirit—and that one needs to be balanced at all these levels for optimal health. Here, I share five tips that can help hypothyroidism symptoms.
Exercise: You need to do this to stimulate your metabolism, but you shouldn’t push yourself too hard either. Intermittent exercises that increase the heart rate are very helpful. For example, do 50 jumping jacks thrice a day.
Drink water: You should consume enough—we suggest half your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150lbs, drink at least 75 ounces of water per day.
Meditate: These days, we are always on the go. Multitasking and constant stimulation brings stress to our bodies. Take a moment to just breathe. Practice 20 minutes of meditation. I recently attended the Inner Engineering program by Sadhguru (Isha Foundation) and learned the Shambhavi Kriya he teaches. It is wonderful flow of yoga asanas, breathing and meditation.
Change your diet: I recommend a mostly plant-based diet with a balance of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats. Do not skip carbs completely as good carbs are essential for conversion of T4 to T3, which is the active thyroid hormone. Avoiding carbs is a common mistake people with hypothyroidism make when they are trying to lose weight—it only works against them.
Eat smaller meals: Five to six meals is ideal. If you go long hours between eating, it slows down your metabolism, which is the problem in hypothyroidism to begin with.
8am: Protein smoothie (with vegan protein powder) + spinach+ strawberries
11am: A handful of nuts (Brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts)
1pm: Boiled eggs and salad
4pm: Apple with cashew butter
7pm: Quinoa with cooked veggies
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