Underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism – one of the most common health disorders!

Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is a medical condition where your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.

The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s disease.

Common Symptoms of Underactive thyroid

• Sugar cravings – including for chocolate
• Weakness that is feeling of persistent fatigue, lethargic, slowness and sluggishness
• Joint & muscle pains
• Restless legs and calf muscles
• Low blood sugar problems
• Swollen hands or feet – Puffiness or oedema
• Skin looks pale and feels cool to touch that is sensitivity to cold
• Fingers or toes look blue and purple
• Dry, coarse skin
• Nails cracking
• Infertility problems – difficulty in conceiving or getting pregnant
• Polycystic ovarian disease
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Breasts swelling or tenderness
• Slow development in children
• Risk of High cholesterol
• Voice Hoarseness
• Neuropathy that is feeling of Numbness or tingling
• Migraine
• B Vitamins deficiency
• Difficulty thinking or concentration issues, brain fag, forgetfulness etc.
• Moody – Impatience or Bossy
• Smell or taste abnormalities
• Slowed metabolism
• Low motivation etc.

Few recommended Herbs for hypothyroidism.

Make sure to avoid any food or ingredient you are allergic or sensitive to – discussed in this article!

• Sea Kelp is a brown seaweed rich in iodine and other minerals – useful for underactive patient who have this condition due to iodine deficiency.
• Ashwagandha an adaptogenic herb that may improve thyroid function by helping to increase T4 levels of thyroid hormone.
• Evening Primrose Oil is another great ingredient that can help hypothyroid patients due to its anti-inflammatory benefits.

Top aromatherapy Essential oils for Underactive thyroid – Hypothyroidism

Make sure to dilute them in a career oils like sweet almond or coconut oil etc. and apply externally!

•  Spearmint works as A natural pain killer for joints pain. Using it topically on aching joints caused by hypothyroidism could improve circulation and relieve pain.
• Peppermint: If your metabolism is sluggish from an underactive thyroid, try peppermint oil massage on your belly to aid digestion and reduce nausea etc.
• Rose geranium is a proven anti-inflammatory oil – also addressed anxiety related issues due to an underactive thyroid.
• Cedarwood is helpful in treating dry and coarse skin, another common symptom of thyroid conditions.

Dietary Supplements for hypothyroid

Consider taking them as per your peculiar condition, signs and symptoms, after speaking to your doctor as all supplements are not always safe!

• One of the essential elements for optimal thyroid function.
• Vitamin A regulates thyroid hormone metabolism and inhibits thyroid-stimulating hormone.
• Selenium is an essential nutrient for converting T4 hormone into T3, may improve antibody levels, also helps improve quality of life in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and aiding the symptoms of an overactive thyroid.
• B Vitamins are critical when dealing with under active thyroid
• Take adequate amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12 accordingly to help reduce the disturbing symptoms.
• Zinc is important for synthesis and metabolism of thyroid hormones. It helps convert T4 to T3 and aids in the proper functioning of thyroid receptors.
• Iron deficiency anaemia may cause hypothyroidism. At the same time, its proper supplementation can relieve problems linked with hypothyroidism, such as hair loss and heavy menstrual flow etc.
• Fish Oils are good for increasing thyroid hormone uptake and maintaining healthy thyroid function. Being rich in omega 3 fatty acids, they also fight inflammation and increase immunity.

Top homeopathic remedies with their guiding symptoms.

Make sure to consult a qualified homeopath for detailed consultation, right remedy & proper dosage etc.

• Calcarea Carb is a really effective natural remedy specially for obese patients who are always chilly and cannot tolerate cold air. They are mostly fair, fatty and flabby individuals by appearance. Excessive sweating. Very profuse, prolong and early  menses are other guiding symptoms for taking this remedy.
• Sepia lady is Very weak, flat chest, yellow faced with excessive unwanted body hair who may faints very easily, also excessively chilly even in a warm room. Their menses are too early, heavy with bearing down sensations is peculiar symptom, they normally sit with cross legs. They have excessive hair fall especially around menopause.
• Graphites patients are obese and take on cold very easily. They Complain of fullness in abdomen due to obstruction of flatulence and desire to loosen their clothing to get relief. Such individuals are usually very depressed, sad and weeps easily.
• Lycopodium: They suffer from liver and gastric troubles – excessive gas, constipation, cholesterol and stones etc. With underdeveloped body and feminine figures specially genital organs such as small uterus or breasts etc.
• Nux Vomica: Those who are extremely temperamental and get offended very easily; have obstinate constipation, stool is scanty and unsatisfactory – feels constant urge to pass stool but with little evacuation. They crave for stimulants like alcoholic drinks and coffee; fatty food and spicy food. Very chilly, women with prolonged menses – menstrual blood is blackish with fainting spells.
• Thuja – one of the leading remedies for underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism after pregnancy, or due to Ill-effects of vaccination – very sensitive and have fixed idea about various things – sleep and urinary issues and easily exhausted.
• Thyroidinum – Main remedy for thyroid related issues such as anaemia, muscular weakness, sweating, headache, nervous tremor of face and limbs, tingling sensations, paralysis etc.

For your particular health problem(s), or to change your medications it is strongly suggested to avoid self-medication and consult your GP / health provider or Mind & Body Holistic Health Clinic.

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