The goal of natural remedies or alternative medicine is to fix the root cause of the thyroid problem and doing it without any side effects.
Thyroid problems sometimes start as the result of poor diet, stress and some missing nutrients in your body. So, refining your diet and taking herbal supplements are two ways you can fix your thyroid condition.
Selenium
Selenium has a role to play in metabolism of thyroid hormone. But during hypothyroidism, the supply of this element gets restricted. Restoring its supply helps in balancing thyroxine, or T4 levels.
Some foods that contain selenium are:
- Brazil nuts
- Tuna
- Turkey
- Chicken
- Ham
- Eggs
- Oatmeal
- Whole wheat bread
Sugar-free diet
Sugar and processed foods can lead to increased inflammation in the body which can slow down the conversion of T4 hormone into T3 hormone and this can make your symptoms and thyroid disease worsen.
Also, sugar leads to short lived boosts of energy, so its elimination from diet…