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If you have hypothyroidism, what you eat should be a help rather than a hindrance. Foods like soy or coffee and tea can interfere with thyroxine absorption. Goitrogenic foods like cruciferous vegetables, fruits like strawberries and peaches, and nuts may be an issue if your hypothyroidism is also linked to an iodine deficiency.
Omega 6 fatty acids are present in refined vegetable oils, convenience foods, and packaged products like cured meats, mayonnaise, packaged potato chips or crackers. Swap them for omega 3-rich foods like chia and flax seeds or walnuts and ensure your daily intake of omega 6/omega 3 is between 2:1 and 1:1.
There is evidence to suggest that running may have been instrumental in making us quintessentially human. It relieves anxiety caused by phobias, reduces the risk of death, improves mood, manages chronic stress, promotes better sleep, and even prevents osteoporosis. Running is is also cost-effective and can be done anywhere.
If you have hypothyroidism, ensure you have foods rich in nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and selenium which are needed for thyroid hormone production and regulation. Anti-inflammatory foods like omega 3 fatty acid-rich fish, apple cider vinegar, flax or chia seeds, and probiotics like fermented foods and yogurt can also help you cope better.
Celery is a nutritious vegetable with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It protects against stomach ulcers, eases fever, and helps manage blood sugar, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. It can soothe an upset stomach, improve sexual health in men, ease arthritis, boost memory and mood, and even protect against Parkinson’s disease.
Turmeric can help relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, muscle pain, post-operative pain, and fibromyalgia. A bioactive compound called curcumin present in turmeric is thought to be responsible for this effect. You can take turmeric tea, milk, or extracts and apply a turmeric poultice to ease pain.
Ayurvedic remedy shilajit offers an alternative way to manage all kinds of ailments from diabetes to low hemoglobin levels, sexual health issues, Alzheimer’s disease, urinary disorders, and stress. Loaded with minerals and antioxidant nutrients, this adaptogenic rejuvenator can even rescue you from high altitude sickness!
Provitamin CoQ10 is taken as a supplement to bring down blood pressure, reduce heart problems, and slow the effects of aging. While many studies have shown its potential for lowering blood pressure by as much as 17 mm Hg for systolic and 10 mm Hg for diastolic blood pressure, further research and trials are needed to confirm its benefits.
