Thank you in advance for your answers!
2007-02-26 03:40:41 · 8 answers · asked by Sofia Aleka 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
While I appreciate all the info, seriously, all I'm asking for is a list of foods. Thank you! :)
2007-02-26 04:19:41 · update #1
My doc has told me everything except foods and I keep forgetting to ask him. :(
2007-02-26 04:20:18 · update #2
Be careful if trying something other than the thyroid medicine a doctor prescribes. A lot of people will tell you to increase the iodine you get in foods, but that doesn't work. Your thyroid is not making enough of the hormone, thyroxine, and other than the prescription pills do NOT take its place. Too much iodine, in addition, can actually make hypothyroidism worse.
Exercise CAN increase your metabolism, but is still NO replacement for the hormone.
2007-02-26 03:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 05:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foods that contain iodine may help if you are iodine deficient. Years ago, our bread was processed in such a way that it contained iodine and now it does not. The average det in the 60's and 70's contained a lot more iodine that what it contains today. Many wonder if this could be the cause of the soar of hypothyroid patients today. Another possible cause is fluoride. Fluoride slows down thyroid function.
As far as foods, seaweed may help if you are iodine difficient. Myself I just take 1 kelp tablet a day, as its much easier. Make sure to do an iodine patch test first, as you do not want to supplement with iodine if you don't need it. Eating foods rich in selenium and zinc can help to improve thyroid function too.
If you are hypothyroid though, I recommend you also be on thyroid medication. I use a natural one, which I find is much superior to the lab made ones.
2007-02-26 04:19:06 · answer #3 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can help reduce the symptoms of hyperthyroidism by:
Reducing stress. This helps relieve symptoms of anxiety and nervousness. For more information, see the topic Stress Management.
Avoiding caffeine. Caffeine can worsen symptoms such as fast heartbeat, nervousness, and difficulty concentrating.
Quitting smoking. If you have Graves' disease and you are a smoker, you are more likely to develop Graves' ophthalmopathy. For more information, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.
Hypothyroidism is no longer caused by not getting enough iodine in the diet in the United States.
There is no way to prevent hypothyroidism. However, treatment is simple and inexpensive.
check out this article from Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/DS00344/DSECTION=8&
2007-02-26 03:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by jtaylor1993 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anything with iodine
2007-02-26 03:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eggs are good...
2007-02-26 03:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by chicago cub's bat bunny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋