| If you have an underactive thyroid, known as | | | | 1: Testing - This is essential to find out how chronic |
| hypothyroidism, there are a number of things you can | | | | your condition is. |
| do to manage your symptoms. This is what I am going | | | | 2: Diet - On a basic level you want to eat foods low in |
| to cover in this article. | | | | natural goitrogens and high in tyrosine, whilst keeping |
| But first . . . | | | | your fibre intake high too. This will help you feel better |
| What is hypothyroidism? | | | | and lose wight if you need to. |
| The thyroid gland produces a hormone called | | | | 3: Supplements - There are quite a few out there but |
| Thyroxine. This is carried round your body in the | | | | one high in iodine like Thyromin is great. |
| bloodstream to help keep your body's functions, such | | | | 4: Detox - As your bodily functions slow down you |
| as the metabolism, running correctly. Having an | | | | should cut out certain harmful toxins. I would |
| underactive thyroid means that your thyroid gland does | | | | recommend at the very least you cut down smoking, |
| not make enough thyroxine and this has caused many | | | | drinking and caffeine. |
| of your body's functions to slow down. | | | | 5: Stress management - most hypothyroid sufferers |
| The symptoms I come across most often are:o | | | | do not realize the importance of this in bringing the |
| Feeling weako Tiredness / Sleepinesso Dry and | | | | body back to it's former glory. Many studies have |
| coarseness of the skino Hair loss / brittle hairo Poor | | | | actually attributed the on set of hypothyroidism to |
| memory and Concentrationo Constipationo | | | | stress. |
| Depressiono Weight Gaino Difficulty swallowingo Puffy | | | | 6: Exercise - This increases the blood flow and |
| face and handso Stiff and aching muscles | | | | speeds the metabolism. |
| Do any of these symptoms sounds familiar? | | | | 7: Thyroid hormone replacement - If you are suffering |
| How to manage your thyroid underactive symptoms | | | | from chronic hypothyroidism this is essential and |
| I believe there are 7 steps you need to tackle in order | | | | guidance from your doctor is recommended. |
| to manage your hypothyroidism and these steps all | | | | To go into these elements in detail here is beyond the |
| contribute to your bodies feeling of health and | | | | scope of this article but it is a great foundation to help |
| wellness: | | | | you to manage your thyroid: underactive symptoms. |