Six ways to strengthen a weak thyroid with Dr. Jade Malay

Introduction

The thyroid is a gland that sits in the neck and produces hormones that help regulate metabolism. When it's underactive, you may develop symptoms like fatigue, weight gain and depression. The following tips can help strengthen your thyroid:

Drink more water.

Dr Jade Malay says Drinking more water can help you lose weight and feel fuller, both of which are great ways to combat a weak thyroid.

Drink water before meals: Drinking water before meals will help you feel full faster, which means that you'll eat less food overall. This will make it easier for your body to process all of the nutrients in your food without storing them as fat. It also helps prevent bloating and constipation caused by eating too much at once!
Stay hydrated: Drinking enough H20 is essential for maintaining good health--but especially so if you have a weak thyroid gland because it helps flush toxins out of your system more efficiently than other fluids do (like soda or coffee). And since research shows that dehydration can cause fatigue (which would explain why people with low energy levels often drink coffee!), having plenty of fluids available might be just what they need!

Try to maintain a healthy weight.

Dr Jade Malay says says The thyroid gland is located in the neck, and it produces hormones that regulate metabolism. When your thyroid isn't functioning properly, you may experience symptoms such as excessive weight gain or loss; fatigue; difficulty concentrating or remembering things; depression; constipation or diarrhea; hair loss on the scalp or elsewhere on your body (including eyebrows).

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms for more than two weeks at a time, it could be due to an underactive thyroid. To treat this condition naturally:

Maintain a healthy weight by eating healthy foods and getting regular exercise--but avoid crash diets! You don't want to lose too much weight too quickly because this will only make things worse for your body in general.* If you are overweight but not obese (a BMI greater than 25), try shedding some pounds through exercise and dieting.* If you are underweight (BMI less than 18) then increase calorie intake until reaching recommended levels for maintaining health

Boost your B vitamins.

Dr Jade Malay says B vitamins are important for metabolism, energy production and hormone balance.**

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is needed to make DNA, red blood cells and neurotransmitters. It also helps with the synthesis of fatty acids in the liver, which are used as fuel by your body's cells.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is required for over 100 enzyme reactions involving protein metabolism; it helps convert homocysteine into another amino acid called methionine that can then be used to make new proteins or be converted into other useful substances like glutathione - a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against damage from free radicals produced during normal cellular activity or exposure to toxins in our environment such as cigarette smoke or air pollution.*

Stock up on vitamin D.

Vitamin D is important for the immune system, calcium absorption and bone health. It also plays a role in muscle function, mental health and the regulation of body weight.

As you may have heard, there's been a lot of discussion about the benefits of vitamin D lately. A recent study found that people who took 2,000 IU per day had lower rates of heart disease than those who didn't take supplements at all or took less than 1,000 IU per day (source: Harvard Health). Other studies have linked higher levels of vitamin D intake with improved mood (source: Journal Medicine), lower body mass index (source: Archives Nutrition) and protection against cognitive decline in older adults (source: Archives Neurology).

Eat more fatty fish, nuts and seeds.

Fatty fish, nuts and seeds are rich in iodine. Iodine is needed for thyroid hormone production. You can find it in seafood, seaweed and iodised salt.

Iodine deficiency can cause thyroid problems, but this is rare in the U.S., where most people get enough iodine from their diet or supplements (it's also added to table salt).

Consider taking probiotics.

Probiotics are good bacteria that help you digest food, fight infections and improve your immune system. Probiotic supplements are available in health food stores and online, but they're also found in some yogurts, kefirs and other fermented foods.

Following these tips could help you strengthen your thyroid

Drink more water.
Boost your B vitamins.
Eat more fatty fish, nuts and seeds on a regular basis to get the vitamin D you need for weight loss and overall health. Probiotics are also helpful in boosting your gut health, which can improve the absorption of nutrients from food by reducing inflammation in the body.

Conclusion

If you think you might have a weak thyroid, it's important to talk with your doctor about what tests should be done and what treatment options are available. While there is no cure for hypothyroidism, there are treatments available that can help manage symptoms and keep your body functioning normally. If you have any questions about this article or need more information on how we can help with your health concerns please contact us today!