Home Remedies for Thyroid

Hypothyroidism(Thyroid)

Definition

Hypothyroidism may be caused by problems within the thyroid gland that causes insufficient circulation of the thyroid hormone. Symptoms show a decrease in metabolism, with the slowing of mental and physical activity. Patients may experience a variety of differing symptoms such as sensitivity to cold, dryness of the skin, constipation, anorexia, anginal pain, anemia and disordered menstrual function.

Causes

The prime cause of Hypothyroidism is the deficiency of Iodine. In many cases, this disease is caused by pituitary or hypothalamic disease or certain medications.

Symptoms

The typical symptoms of Hypothyroidism are:

• High levels of lethargy

• Coldness in the hands and/or feet

• Frequent constipation

• Frequent headaches

• Dry skin

• Obesity is also sometimes related to thyroid dysfunction

HOME REMEDIES:

• Herbal tea with ginger

• Barley and oats

• Watercress with its enriched iodine content

• Regular consumption of water reed and lotus

• For patients afflicted with goiter, exhibiting swelling around their neck; dandelion leaves with a touch of clarified butter may be wrapped around the affected region.

• Application of watercress's paste on the enlarged neck is also an effective remedy.

• include in your diet sufficient helpings of egg yolks, yeast and offal on account of their heightened copper content.

• Those afflicted with 'hyperthyroidism' should go for food items whereby they can block or obstruct the hyper activity of the gland. Thus their diet should consist of items such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. These vegetables contain in them the essential 'blockers' which obstruct the hyper functioning of thyroid glands.

• Latest scientific research conducted on the malfunctioning of thyroid reveals the significance of certain marine plants in respect of striking balance in endocrine function. Phytoplankton and lyceum berry have been found to be useful in restoring the much needed balance.

Diet and Lifestyle Advice

• Take adequate quantities of milk in your diet.

• Increase intake of rice, barley, Bengal gram, moong dal and cucumber.

• Coconut oil helps in improving body metabolism in thyroid patients.

• Avoid heavy and sour foods.

Some Home Remedies

• Mix equal quantities of long pepper (Pipali), black pepper and dry ginger powder. Consume half teaspoon twice a day with lukewarm water.

• Chew Licorice (mulethi) and Black Pepper in a 2:1 ratio three times a day.