Best Hashimoto’s Care

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If you have been told that you or someone you care about has Hashimoto’s disease, you may wonder exactly how it affects the body. You may wonder which symptoms you or your loved one may experience. You may also have questions about how you can help yourself or your loved one, by using natural methods to boost thyroid function. Is there anything that can be done?

Hashimoto’s disease is the most common reason for a person to have a low functioning thyroid. The thyroid, though small, produces hormones which travel all over the body and help to regulate many bodily functions and processes. Each day the thyroid produces enough hormones to perform these tasks and helps to keep the body functioning efficiently and smoothly. If a person has Hashimoto’s disease, their thyroid will not make enough hormones to keep their bodies functioning at an optimal level. Instead, the body systems and functions will be slow and sluggish, or will not perform as much as they should. Let’s take a closer look.

People who have Hashimoto’s may experience symptoms of a low thyroid. Some take place in the head, which makes sense since the thyroid is located in the neck. People with Hashimoto’s disease suffer depression, memory problems, brain fog, mood swings, a puffy face, a hoarse voice and a swollen throat. Besides the symptoms which show up in the head, neck and face, there are more which show up all over the body. People usually experience a few symptoms, but not necessarily all of them. There is a wide range of low thyroid symptoms and even though they seem unrelated, they can easily be traced back to a low thyroid by a skilled functional wellness practitioner.

A person with low thyroid caused by Hashimoto’s disease may experience stiff, sore muscles and swollen, painful joints. They might notice that they have very dry or itchy skin, brittle nails and hair which break easily, and lower than normal body temperature. All of this and more can be caused by a thyroid which is not functioning as efficiently as it should.

What can be done at home or in your daily life which can help to try and boost your thyroid function? You can ask your functional wellness practitioner for guidance which is specific to your individual state of health, but until you make your appointment, here are a few tips.

Avoid foods which can interfere with thyroid function. Such foods include raw broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale. They are just fine to consume after being cooked, but when raw they contain a substance called goitrogen which makes the thyroid function less effectively.

Eat foods which are beneficial to thyroid function. The thyroid uses iodine, selenium, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids. Most people get enough iodine in their diets, because it is added to table salt. If your practitioner says that you don’t get enough iodine, you can eat seaweed and other sea vegetables. Brazil nuts are a good source of selenium, and walnuts and salmon are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids. You can get vitamin D from milk and eggs. Eating these foods will help your thyroid thrive.

As always, seek the advice of your functional wellness practitioner before making any lifestyle changes. If you have any questions, pick up the phone and make an appointment today.

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