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Intermittent fasting on Hypothyroidism
I've been doing intermittent fasting for a while and it helped me lose a lot of fat. I also do 36hrs fast once a month. But recently I got diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and right now I'm taking thyroxine tablets (empty stomach) and Vitamin D3 tablet once a week. I've consulted a doctor and informed him about my fasting but I forgot to ask whether I can continue fasting! ( He didn't ask me to stop fasting either) So my question is, can I continue intermittent fasting while on Thyroid medication?
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Plz mention abt the weight loss with duration. For detailed information
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You can continue with your fasting but fasting is not the good way to loose weight. Homoeopathic medicines will help you cure this problem effectively and without any side effects.
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Homeopathy medication is safe and effective for all kind of disease and infection,no side effects. Detail case history needed for permanent cure. Chat online for consultation and treatment. Dr Merlin
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Yes u Candi fasting with thyroid medicine. But it’s not a healthy way to lose weight. It is possible that ur thyroid problem is triggered by this fasting. For weight loss First of all u should change your eating habits like 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic). ) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Don't Overeat 3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U can eat whatever ur mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is ur traditional food. If punjabi eat paratha, if belongs to south then take idli/ dosa etc. 4. Have light meals every 2 hours (in addition to your breakfast, lunch n dinner) e.g. Nariyal paani, chaach, a handful of dry fruits, a handful of peanuts, seasonal fruit, a cup of curd/milk etc 5. Finish your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep. 6. Avoid fast foods n fried foods 7.Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 8. Drink lot of water 9. Everyday preferably sleep on same time 10. Maintain active life style Exercise in the form of yoga, cycling, Swimming, gymming etc. Now about point no. 10. You should join a gym for weight training. Do it 2-3 times a week with at least 48 hours in between 2 sessions. On other days u can do cardio exercises. For more details u can consult me.
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Yes you can continue fasting while on thyroid medicines In fact if you loose weight your metabolic status might get better Continue the thyroid replacement and do a review check later after 6 weeks All the best
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