Tag: Thyroid Health

The thyroid gland is small, but mighty because it controls and plays important roles in so many different functions of the body. There are...

Thyroid can be managed with a balanced diet. Include veggies like tomato, pumpkin, peas, cucumber, carrots, celery and fruits like mangoes, oranges, pomegranates, guavas, cherries, apricots, apples, kiwis. Include iodine-rich foods like navy beans, eggs, milk, fishes. Limit consumption of soy, kale, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower. Cut down on fats, sugary foods, processed foods and alcohol.

An estimated 27 million Americans are living with a thyroid condition and they are not even aware of it! The numbers would be much...

Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that targets the thyroid gland which plays a key role in maintaining immunity. Consume fruits, vegetables, beans, fish, raw nuts, quinoa and buckwheat. Add sea salt and spices. Avoid caffeinated drinks, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, trans fats and allergen causing foods such as shellfish, soy, gluten, dairy and peanuts.

Maintaining the ideal weight becomes difficult due to the body’s reducing metabolism with age. The excess weight also consequently makes you susceptible to different diseases. Incorporate these few tips every day to help lose those extra pounds and keep you healthy.

Peppermint, Frankincense, Lemongrass and Rosemary oils can reduce fatigue, depression, headaches and inflammation, all of which are linked with under active thyroid. Consume in tiny drops or infuse with tea. The oils also heal dry skin and boost digestion. Myrtle oil is an adaptogenic aid and works either ways to neutralize an over or under active thyroid.

This may be occurring due to thyroid dysfunction, which directly affects your metabolism. Signs of an under active thyroid includes depression, constipation, hair loss and exhaustion. Include Omega 3 rich foods like walnuts, chia seeds and salmon. Also eat foods rich in Vitamin B, Iodine (Cod Fish), Selenium Brazil Nuts), Iron and Vitamin C.

According to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), 12–18% of the American population is hypothyroid, with women being 5–8 times more likely to be hypothyroid...

Sarvangasana cures thyroid imbalance by boosting blood flow and pushing purified blood to the thyroid gland. Practice it in the early morning and evening, starting with a duration of 2 mins and extending up to 10 mins. Follow it up with matsyasana, which releases pressure on the neck and the tongue, strengthens the lower back, spine, and core region, and improves the nervous system. Hold the pose for 15 secs.

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An estimate of more than 20 million people in the United States have some form of thyroid disease, the most common being hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)....

  According to the most up to date research approximately 90% of patients with hypothyroidism have it as a result of an auto-immune reaction called...

Dr. Taggart has been practicing in Kirkland for the last 20 years using metabolic testing and advanced neurological therapies to help his patients restore...

What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland, at the front of your neck, doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone (underactive thyroid). There are several...