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Fatigued? Tired All the Time? Suspect Thyroid Problems? |
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If you're fatigued, tired all the time, try these simple dietary tweaks to help you regain
control... |
Like it or not, more and more people are
fighting fatigue, and even worse, they don't know that a few simply dietary 'tweaks' could turn the whole thing
around. That's because so many people don't even know that they need to take care of their thyroid gland,let alone
know how to do it.
If you wonder whether your fatigue results from that top cause, check out the brief list below to see what applies
to you, then use the guidelines that follow to develop a dietary action plan.
*Your metabolic rate - the rate at which you burn calories is malfunctioning so that you gain weight easily or
have a terrible time gaining weight);
*The growth rate in your entire body is off, which means your healing time is very slow;
*The amount of oxygen you consume is out of whack, so you may feel short of breath, or like a room is too stuffy
when others are fine with it;
*The speed of chemical reactions is slowed or speeded up, so that for example, you digest food very slowly or far
too quickly;
*You fail to produce the amount of heat you need to keep your body temperature comfortable, so you may be cold all
the time, or run hotter than others;
*Your autonomic (automatic) nervous system’s ability to become aroused when necessary causes you to be slow to
react when you need to, or to over-reactive to minor stimuli;
*Your ability to become calm after stimulated and aroused is lengthened - in other words, your autonomic nervous
system takes a longer time to ‘get over’ events;
*Your calcium doesn’t work correctly, so that you’re more likely to suffer from stiff muscles and/or muscle
cramps.
If you have any of these symptoms, the next thing to do is review your diet to make certain you’re getting enough
of the nutrients your thyroid needs, and that you’re not getting too many of those that can depress thyroid
functioning. Here are some areas to consider:
Iodine, because your thyroid can’t make its primary hormone, thyroxin, without it. Iodine-rich
foods such as kelp and other sea vegetables are good sources.
Selenium, because it activates enzymes that convert thyroid hormones to their active form. Brazil
nuts are an excellent source.
Iron, because if you’re low thyroid, you may not absorb enough iron.
Enzymes, because they convert your food into forms your body needs and help activate them.
Protein. Every part of your body needs protein. Sources especially good for thyroid health contain
the amino acids tyrosine and glutamine. Food sources of tyrosine include almonds, avocados, bananas, dairy, fish,
lima beans, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, soy. Food sources of glutamine include kale, celery, carrots, papaya and
Brussels sprouts.
Vitamin B complex, especially B12. Both Spirulina and nutritional yeast with no added synthetic B
vitamins are good foodsources.
Omega-3 fatty acids - they’re central to good thyroid function.
Limit goiterogenic’ foods - meaning those that depress thyroid function ( they inhibit thyroid
peroxidase, the enzyme that adds iodine to the thyroid hormone molecule). The down-stream result of
over-consumption is an underactive thyroid. At the top of this list are brassicas from the genus of the mustard
family, otherwise known as cruciferous vegetables. Members include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts
and kale. To eliminate their negative, goiterogenic activity, either cook them or ferment them Other foods that can
depress thyroid function - when consumed in large amounts - include spinach, radishes, sweet potatoes,
strawberries, pears, and peaches. The best approach here is simply not to over consume them.
The care and feeding of your thyroid gland is one of the most important skills you can develop, not just to beat
fatigue, but to reduce frequent infections, protect your heart, normalize your weight and a myriad of other
benefits. So don't underestimate the power of adopting these simple strategies listed above; your health depends on
it.
Pamela Levin, R.N., T.S.T.A.
March 23, 2015
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