Alternative Therapies For Curing Hypothyroidism

Thursday 28th January 2010


Are There Alternative Therapies For Curing Hypothyroidism?

In recent times, there has been so much focus on the effect of alternative remedies in treating ailments generally. Some even make claims that orthodox medicine cannot make. This has of course led to most people looking for alternative medicines and solutions to their ailments. Fortunately, some who have used these alternative remedies and have had good success with it.

Hypothyroidism which is an illness stemming from the malfunction of the thyroid gland leading to the inadequate production of the thyroid gland’s hormone called thyroxine. The thyroid gland is found at the lower end of the neck just below the “Adam’s apple”.

The thyroid gland like any well functioning organ does not just suddenly cease to function. Its malfunction is a product of certain unfavorable conditions. So, if certain steps are taken earlier, there won’t be any need in the first place to start treating hypothyroidism.

There are some ways to effectively keep the thyroid gland in normal healthy condition.The very first move an individual can make is to be mindful of his diet. An individual’s diet is capable of either prolonging his existence on the surface of the earth, or helping him move faster to the grave than he ought to be moving.

Watching what you eat is not only important in keeping away hypothyroidism, it is an effective way of keeping most diseases away. What you throw inside your belly is partially responsible for your general well being. So if you consume all that comes in your way without any regard for your insides, then you might as well realize that your internal organs will be adversely affected rendering them ineffective.

There are certain foods that will inhibit the production of thyroxine. Some of them are mustard greens, broccoli, soybeans, cauliflowers, cabbage. Foods like sugar, refined foods, dairy products should be avoided in excess. If you discover that you’ve got hypothyroidism, avoid caffeine, wheat and alcohol. Start including fatty acids in your diet. Taking about 1000-15000mg of these essential fatty acids thrice a day helps the thyroid glands in its production of thyroxine.

Research has also shown that vitamins A, B complex, C and E are important in thyroxine production and in generally improving the thyroid’s health. Before taking them however, consult with your doctor as he would know in what quantities you should take them and for how long.

Supplements like calcium, iodine L-tyrosine and selenium are also recommended by dietitians. Try all these, but ensure you run them by your doctor before you begin to use them.

For more information about thyroid health visit: http://www.thyromine.com

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Health Benefits Of Ginger

Wednesday 13th January 2010

During my first pregnancy I remember complaining to my doctor about morning sickness. His cure was to eat a ginger biscuit before I got out of bed in the morning, and it worked!

Ginger has been used as a medicine and as a spice for hundreds of years in India and China but is now cultivated in many countries across the world.

More commonly used in cookery as a spice or flavouring in biscuits, cakes, soups, pickles and curries, ginger also has a great number of medicinal qualities particularly when it comes to the internal workings of the stomach.

Mainly used as a natural aid to stop nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness and any general stomach upsets, ginger can also help alleviate those all too common colds and improve your circulation.

By far the easiest way to take ginger is in a home made tea, and here is how you can do it:

Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices. Bring a pan of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add your sliced ginger. Cover the pan and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the tea and add honey and lemon to taste should you require it.

So if you need a quick fix remedy try this tea out and let me know how it helped you.

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