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Hypothyroidism
Hi I need a dietitian who can cure hypothyroidism through diet do I can stop thyroid pills. Thank you.
Hi
you should never stop taking pills without the doctor's permission..As thyroid problem is related to hormones it needs proper care through strict diet and medication..and healthy lifestyle modifications..
As mentioned by you above, you are suffering with Under active thyroid issue .. you need therapeutic dietary modifications along with lifestyle management too..
dietary advise :
FOODS NOT ALLOWED are:
Limit consumption of Fats
low salt
Avoid confectionaries , Chips and Pickles. Caffeine , Tobacco and Alcohol.
All the Cruciferous Vegetables such as Brussels Sprouts , Broccoli , Cauliflower , Cabbage , kale , Kohlrabi , Spinach , Turnips should not be taken RAW. ( All the mentioned Cruciferous Family Vegetables to be consumed in the boiled and thoroughly cooked form only.)
No to Sedentary Lifestyle.. Regular exercising is a MUST !!!
No too much of Iodine Rich foods.
Big No to high energy giving foods such as Health drinks , Refined Cereal , Refined flours , Junk foods , Fast foods , Instant ready mixes , Processed foods , Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (such as Dalda ,Vanaspathi etc.).. and Nuts such as Cashew nuts , Pista Etc...
Being on Medication is Strictly Important as per your doctors Advise . ( ORAL REPLACEMENT OF THYROXIN is the main stay of Management which should be taken regularly and for Lifetime .
Next Steps
DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :
1) No to sedentary Lifestyle...( NOTE:- Not sitting for more than half an hour to 45 mins continuously..
Running , Walking at a brisk pace is very important .
Practising YOGA , PILATES , DAILY WALKING FOR 1 HOUR ( On all the days of the week ) , Swimming and Biking all are RECOMMENDED !!!
Health Tips
FOODS TO INCLUDE:
SEA Fish are rich in good Fats ( Such as SALMON, MACKEREL AND SARDINES ) are the best to have.
Adequate amounts of Milk and Milk Products, Dals , Millets and Moderate amounts of Fats i,e ( Only 30 gm per day) to be Consumed.
Salt consumption to kept at Minimum.
Fruits that can be consumed are ( Blue Berries, Straw Berries and Peaches)
High Fiber foods be taken in Moderate Amounts (ALL CRUCIFEROUS Veggies(Brussels Sprouts ,Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Kale, Kohlrabi, Spinach, Turnips etc..
Tomatoes and Bell peppers, Soybeans can also be consumed.
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Hello practo user
Sure ,we will help you
We have diet for a thyroid patients which not only help to balance thyroid function but also cure the complication and disease caused due to thyroid.
But before prescribing any thing we need some information like
. Vitals
. Purpose
. Medical history
. Family history
. Occupation
. Physical activity
. Daily routine
And many more
So, if you want to contact us,you can contact us directly thru the link below
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Thanks with Regards
Dt. Ankita
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