Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Thyroid disease refers to any dysfunction of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. The most prevalent thyroid issues, which include Grave’s disease, goitre, and subacute thyroiditis, among others, are linked to the aberrant synthesis of thyroid hormones. During the awareness month, we will tell you about the 7 lifestyle changes to manage thyroid in a better way.
7 Tips for better Thyroid Management
Control your tension
Your thyroid gland performs less well when you are under stress. As a result, engaging in stress-relieving activities like yoga, reading, or long walks can improve thyroid function.
Reduce your intake of grains and gluten
This is advised, particularly if you have thyroiditis caused by Hashimoto’s. Consuming too many grains and gluten-containing foods increases the body’s inflammatory response. Choosing nourishing yet gluten-free foods can help your body heal more quickly.
Stay away from raw goitrogenic veggies
Certain vegetables like kale, cauliflower, broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, and turnip are known to suppress thyroid function, especially when eaten raw. If you can’t live without these vegetables, prepare them in advance of meals to help better manage your thyroid condition.
Savour some seafood
Iodine, which can help regulate thyroid function, can be found in seafood and sea vegetables.
Consume an omega-3-rich diet
Omega-3-rich foods boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. Foods such as meat, fish, eggs, milk, and milk products contain omega-3 fatty acids.
Increased consumption of vitamin A and D supplements
For thyroid function, increasing vitamin D and A intake is beneficial. Supplementing your diet with cod liver oil is also very beneficial.
Exercise
Patients with thyroid conditions benefit greatly from moderate exercise. Selecting an exercise programme carefully is essential. Exercises like yoga, Pilates, Zumba, brisk walks, and swimming are all options.
Include saturated fats in your diet
Saturated fats, when they come from the right sources, offer many advantages. They are recognised for their ability to nourish the body and lessen inflammation. Thus, remember to include the appropriate quantity of ghee, oil, and butter in your diet.
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