| Simply put, your thyroid uses iodine found in your foods | | | | Home remedies that treat thyroid production. |
| and produces a hormone that regulates metabolism. | | | | Natural home treatments for reduced thyroid |
| Problems with the thyroid gland include producing either | | | | production include adjustments to diet and nutrients. |
| too much or too little of this hormone. | | | | Some foods should be avoided, such as cabbage, |
| The common causes of thyroid problems. | | | | broccoli, cauliflower, soy, and tea. Other foods that |
| Hyperthyroidism, producing too much of the hormone, | | | | should be avoided include pine nuts, mustard, peanuts, |
| has several different causes, but the effects are in | | | | and turnips, as well as alcohol and caffeine. |
| increase in metabolism, which can make you feel hot | | | | If you are suffering from low thyroid production, it may |
| or flushed, and causes weight loss even though your | | | | be helpful to increase your iodine intake. You can do |
| appetite may be increased. | | | | this through certain food choices high in iodine, such as |
| The other end of the spectrum, hypothyroidism, is | | | | seafood, fish, dairy, eggs, and strawberries. Iodine |
| when your thyroid production is low. This can be | | | | supplements are available in the form of kelp extracts. |
| caused by an inflammation of the thyroid gland or by | | | | You can also increase your tyrosine intake, which acts |
| other medical treatments you are undergoing. The | | | | like iodine in your body. Sources high in tyrosine include |
| result is a decreased metabolism, which can cause | | | | chicken, fish, pork, wheat, oats, avocados, and |
| weight gain, fatigue, and symptoms such as cold | | | | bananas. Supplements are also available. |
| intolerance, dry hair, and dry skin. | | | | |