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Thyroid disorders are more common than ever now. We must know about various ways of dealing with them apart from having the prescribed medications. Lifestyle management and food choices play a very important role when it comes to thyroid disorders. Lifestyle management includes our daily habits and routine which we choose consciously to improve our overall well-being. Therapy falls in this domain. What is therapy? Therapy is an umbrella term that covers everything: from prayer to yoga to counselling to… Read more

“I speak two languages, Body, and English.” —Mae West The mind and body are always connected and communicating with each other. It’s easy to forget that while they are always together, mind and body can operate at times as two competing entities, speaking very different languages. The conscious mind speaks in the language of words and thoughts. But the body speaks in the language of feelings, symptoms, hormones—and in some cases, health conditions. Body and mind are inseparable. Neither misses… Read more

Patients living with hypothyroidism mostly have low iodine levels and should opt for food products rich in iodine. Iodine-rich foods include seafood, iodized salt, and whole-wheat bread. Generally, “ground-grown” food products, like carrots, potatoes, and beans) contain higher levels of iodine. Since chlorine found in regular tap water may interfere with iodine levels in the body, it is recommended to switch to distilled water for drinking. The amino acid tyrosine helps with the health and function of the thyroid gland.… Read more

Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates Most of us practice vitamin, nutritional and herbal therapy on a regular basis in the form of fresh fruit juices, supplements, and multivitamin capsules to name a few. These also serve as the pillars of various complementary and alternative medicine systems. It is always advised to consult with your dietician before you make any major diet changes when suffering from thyroid disorders. Some common vitamins, minerals, and… Read more