January is Thyroid awareness month!

As someone who struggles with Hypothyroidism, here are a few tips I learned over the years to keep my TSH and T4 levels in control for almost 20 years.

Diet

• Avoid eating goitrogens such as raw kale, cabbage, broccoli, etc

• Switch to Iodized Sea Salt

• Increase iodine intake through foods such as seaweed, cod, shrimp, eggs, and tuna

• Increase probiotic consumption to improve digestion

  
  

Timing

• It is very crucial to take your medication on an empty stomach

• Wait 30-40min after taking your medication before eating

• Do not take any vitamins or supplements within 4 hours before and after taking your medication

• Check if any other medications you're currently taking might interact with your thyroid medication

• Be consistent, if you forget to take your pill one day double your dose for the next morning

  
  

Exercise

• Indulge in yoga and cardio exercises to reduce stress and increase your metabolism

If some medication can cause or worsen hypo/hyperthyroidism, check with your healthcare provider

Be sure to check out these links for more information!

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/thyroid-awareness-month/

https://www.thyroid.org/