The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple, is your main gland responsible for energy and metabolism and is like a master lever that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs.
You can think of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as every cell in your body has thyroid hormone receptors.
The issues linked to the thyroid gland can be treated with regular exercise, proper diet, rest, and reduced stress.
However, you can discover the cause of the problem by a discussion with a holistic doctor, and find an effective treatment to treat it.
We will suggest several ways to naturally heal the thyroid:
1.Optimize the consumption of vitamin A, D, and K2, as these vitamins are extremely important for the overall health and also the production thyroid hormones. According to recent research, the deficiency in these vitamins may lead to thyroid problems.
2.Consume seaweed and other sea vegetables. Algae and other sea vegetables like nori, kombu, wakame should be eaten frequently. These foods are the major dietary source of iodine and come loaded with many other beneficial nutrients.
3.Coconut oil – This oil does not interfere with the conversion of T4 to T3 as other oils, so you should use it for cooking. It will stimulate weight loss, improve your metabolism, and it will also support your immune health which is extremely important in the case of thyroid issues. You should consume at least a tablespoon a day.
4.Avoid gluten – Gluten causes an autoimmune response in many people. It is being considered as the cause of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune common thyroid disease.
5.Drinking bone broth on a daily basis – This healthy elixir will boost the immune system, and cure and seal the intestinal mucosa, which is vital for an improved thyroid health. Therefore, drink a cup of this broth every day with seaweed flakes and a pinch of sea salt.
6.Especially if the thyroid problem is due to trauma, severe depression, very disturbing news, or constant stress, you should try some relaxation techniques, like yoga, meditation or tai chi.
Another important thing is to avoid peanuts and peanut butter because they contain goitrogens.
