Have you been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid? Are you looking for a hypothyroidism alternative treatment to replace the traditional form of hypothyroid treatment, prescribed medications?
It has been found through extensive testing that many times the root of hypothyroidism is not really in the thyroid. Research has shown that 90% of people with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune hypothyroid condition, in which the immune system attacks thyroid tissue. To cure thyroid disease, or any autoimmune condition, you have to treat the source of the imbalance, not just suppress the symptoms with medication.
Diet - An important Hypothyroidism Alternative Treatment!
Your diet is the first line of defense as an alternative form of hypothyroid treatments. Because people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, they reach for non-nutritional forms of quick energy.
Your diet is the first line of defense as an alternative form of hypothyroid treatments. Because people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, they reach for non-nutritional forms of quick energy.
The 10 diet tips below will help reduce your fatigue and restore the focus needed for your daily tasks.
1. Reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which can damage your thyroid and destabilize blood sugar.
2. Increase protein, which transports the thyroid hormone to all your tissues and helps normalize thyroid function. Good proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.
3. Fat and cholesterol. If you’re getting insufficient fat and cholesterol, you could be exacerbating hormonal imbalance, including thyroid hormones. Natural, healthful fats include olive oil; ghee; avocados; flax seeds; fish; nuts and nut butters; hormone-and antibiotic-free full fat cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese; and coconut milk products.
4. Increase nutrients and minerals. Nutritional deficiencies do not cause hypothyroidism, but can aggravate symptoms. Make sure you’re getting sufficient levels of vitamin D, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, zinc, copper, vitamin A, the B vitamins, and iodine. Eat non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
1. Reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which can damage your thyroid and destabilize blood sugar.
2. Increase protein, which transports the thyroid hormone to all your tissues and helps normalize thyroid function. Good proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.
3. Fat and cholesterol. If you’re getting insufficient fat and cholesterol, you could be exacerbating hormonal imbalance, including thyroid hormones. Natural, healthful fats include olive oil; ghee; avocados; flax seeds; fish; nuts and nut butters; hormone-and antibiotic-free full fat cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese; and coconut milk products.
4. Increase nutrients and minerals. Nutritional deficiencies do not cause hypothyroidism, but can aggravate symptoms. Make sure you’re getting sufficient levels of vitamin D, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, zinc, copper, vitamin A, the B vitamins, and iodine. Eat non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
Gluten-free? The molecular composition of thyroid tissue is almost identical to that of gluten, so eating gluten can increase the autoimmune attack on your thyroid.
6. Goitrogens? These are foods that can interfere with thyroid function, and include broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips, millet, spinach, strawberries, peaches, watercress, peanuts, radishes, and soybeans. Cooking inactivates the goitrogenic compounds, so go ahead and eat these foods in moderation.
7. Glutathione? This is a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and boosts your body’s ability to modulate and regulate the immune system, dampen autoimmune flare-ups, and protect and heal thyroid tissue. Very few foods actually contain glutathione, but some help the body produce it, such as asparagus, broccoli, peaches, avocado, spinach, garlic, squash, grapefruit, and raw eggs.
6. Goitrogens? These are foods that can interfere with thyroid function, and include broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips, millet, spinach, strawberries, peaches, watercress, peanuts, radishes, and soybeans. Cooking inactivates the goitrogenic compounds, so go ahead and eat these foods in moderation.
7. Glutathione? This is a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and boosts your body’s ability to modulate and regulate the immune system, dampen autoimmune flare-ups, and protect and heal thyroid tissue. Very few foods actually contain glutathione, but some help the body produce it, such as asparagus, broccoli, peaches, avocado, spinach, garlic, squash, grapefruit, and raw eggs.
8. Food sensitivities. The body will see offending or inflammatory foods as an invader and will elevate autoimmune response.
9. Add probiotics. 20 percent of thyroid function depends on a sufficient supply of probiotics (friendly intestinal bacteria).
10. Inflammation. Prevent silent inflammation by being aware of hidden allergens and toxins in your food.
9. Add probiotics. 20 percent of thyroid function depends on a sufficient supply of probiotics (friendly intestinal bacteria).
10. Inflammation. Prevent silent inflammation by being aware of hidden allergens and toxins in your food.
Do you want to know more about Hypothyroidism Alternative Treatment? Call the office of McKim Health Clinics today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com/ for more information about hypothyroid treatments, or to schedule a consultation. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID achieve health wholeness.
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