Hypothyroidism: 4 natural solutions to regulate your thyroid
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Decreased production of thyroid hormones is common in women over 40 years of age. It can cause symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, chills, hair loss. In addition to drug treatments, discover concrete natural solutions if your thyroid becomes sluggish or overactive.
The thyroid is a small gland located at the base of the neck that weighs between 15 and 20 g. It plays an essential role because it helps regulate the body's overall level of activity and energy expenditure: it influences weight and muscle mass, stimulates the nervous system, regulates cholesterol levels, blood sugar, body temperature, heart rate and intestinal transit.
When it goes wrong and does not produce enough hormones, which is common in women, it is the whole body that suffers, with the key being a drop in energy and other symptoms.
Some natural treatments help fight against this thyroid dysfunction. In case of mild thyroid dysfunction, some natural solutions can sometimes prevent heavier treatments.
How can oatmeal help relieve and cure hypothyroidism?
Because it helps? Oatmeal is a cereal that naturally supports the work of the thyroid gland thanks to its richness in amino acids and minerals. It also provides a bit of iodine.
Effective for so-called mild hypothyroidism
"It's particularly interesting if you feel tired, especially in the morning and have a hard time starting the day," says Nathalie Tutrut, naturopath. For example, in the change of seasons: then we can have the so-called "rough" hypothyroidism, moderate and causing relatively few symptoms.
How to use ? At breakfast a bowl of oat flakes (to which nuts can be added) sprinkled with 200 to 300 ml of oat "milk".
If this is not enough to recover energy, prefer oatmeal in the form of standardized fresh plant extract (EPS Phytostandard), more concentrated: take 1 to 2 teaspoons per day in a glass of water in the morning, for one to three months . Please note: oatmeal is not suitable for people who are intolerant or allergic to gluten!
How to cure hypothyroidism by increasing iodine intake?
Iodine is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid. Some hypothyroidism may be due to a deficiency of iodine, which the body needs to make thyroid hormones. "Seaweed is an excellent source, especially as it contains organic iodine, which is easily assimilated," notes Dr. Philippe Goeb.
Foods rich in iodine: where to find it?
Betting on seaweed tartares (kelp, nori, etc.) or sprinkling 1 tablespoons of the same dehydrated seaweed on raw vegetables, soups. "There are also algae such as fucus or Japanese laminaria in the form of food supplements," specifies the doctor.
In addition to fortified table salt, "the foods richest in iodine are mainly products of marine origin: fish, crustaceans, molluscs that contain up to 400 ug/100 g." Iodine is also present in lesser amounts in soybeans, cheeses, dairy products, garlic, and certain vegetables.
It should be taken in case of hypothyroidism if iodine deficiency is confirmed by blood or urine tests, since an excess can cause goiter. The proper dose: 200 mg/day, as a cure for at least three weeks. Some supplements combine these algae with L-Tyrosine and minerals (zinc, magnesium, etc.), cofactors in the production of thyroid hormones.
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that the body struggles to manufacture as it ages and is a precursor to thyroid hormones.
What fruit is a good antithyroid remedy for thyroid disorders?
Black currant is a tonic plant that helps our body to fight better against disorders linked to stress and in particular to the proper functioning of the hormonal balance. Therefore, it is indicated when the thyroid gets tired due to excessive stress.
The advantage is that black currant is beneficial in case of severe fatigue, even if hypothyroidism is not confirmed, without the risk of unbalancing the body, adds Nathalie Tutrut.
How to use ? In gem therapy, a branch of phytotherapy that uses plant shoots in the form of glycerinated macerates.
On average, you should drink 15 drops a day, diluted in a glass of water, preferably on an empty stomach in the morning. The dose can be increased up to 20 drops. "The effects are not immediate, it usually takes a few weeks before you see the improvement," warns the naturopath. Treatment of at least three months.
It is best not to undertake treatment to stimulate the thyroid without having done a blood test to confirm the diagnosis. In fact, the symptoms can hide something else (diabetes, viral hepatitis, etc.). If thyroid production is too low or natural treatments are not enough, hormonal treatment (Levothyrox) will be necessary.
Other natural remedies for hypothyroidism
Zinc and selenium are particularly important: they participate in the transformation of the thyroid hormone T4 into T3, which is fixed in cells. Selenium protects the thyroid from inflammation, especially when autoimmune diseases attack it. Selenium is found in shellfish, organ meats, meats, oilseeds.
Finally, vitamin D also helps thyroid hormones enter cells. Vitamin D is found in large amounts in fatty fish such as salmon, herring or tuna, or in eggs, milk, cod liver oil. Although the main source of vitamin D is sunlight!
Finally, iron deficiencies can sometimes hinder the proper conversion between the thyroid hormones T4 and T3. A low level of ferritin (protein capable of storing iron) may be a factor that favors the excessive transformation of T4 into inactive T3.
What foods should you avoid with hypothyroidism?
Certain foods inhibit the metabolism of iodine, which is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid them as much as possible when suffering from thyroid disorders. These include foods called "goitrogens" that increase the size of the thyroid gland.
Goitrogenic foods (which increase the size of the goiter)
Among them, we can mention:
Broccoli ;
turnip;
the radish;
Brussels sprouts;
cauliflower ;
Kale;
Sweet potatoes;
Mustard leaves;
Horseradish...
Note: These so-called "goitrogenic" foods are bad when eaten in very large quantities. Therefore, it is necessary to moderate its consumption.
Watch out for endocrine disruptors
Endocrine disruptors are natural or man-made chemicals that interfere with our body's hormonal systems. They have a harmful effect on the thyroid: they prevent the correct fixation of iodine, interfere with the transport of hormones T3 and T4, block their receptors in certain organs. They are found in phthalates (plastic containers and toys, paint, PVC flooring, etc.), in pesticides or even in isoflavones (thus, although soy is recommended in cases of hypothyroidism due to its high iodine content, isoflavones should not be consumed more than 2 times per week).
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