Hypothyroidism, How a planned Thyroid Diet can help you regain health?

It’s no secret that any hormonal imbalance can have a detrimental effect on the human body. Even though symptoms might not be as prominent in the initial stages, the damage is present. Speaking of which, hypothyroidism is one such condition. But does that mean it’s a lost cause? No.

In fact, dietician Sonali Malik has helped plenty of her patients regain their health after hypothyroidism. But how? That’s exactly what we’re going to take a look into. Before that let us understand what hypothyroidism exactly is and some related details about the condition.

What is Hypothyroidism and what age groups does it affect the most?

When the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone, it gives rise to a diseased state known as hypothyroidism. The metabolism of the body drops. It affects people of all age groups but the risk is higher for those with a family history of the condition.

It used to be a common condition among women over 60 years of age. Due to today’s sedentary lifestyle becoming a mainstream and fast-food diet, it’s affecting youngsters in a large amount too.

Aging modifies the functioning of different endocrine organs including the thyroid gland. That’s the reason why most thyroid-related disorders emerge with advancing age. But as the Gen-Z falls prey to a more imbalanced lifestyle, they’re becoming victims to hypothyroidism from a young age. That is why proper diet and nutrition is a pre-requisite in present times.

What are the Causes of Hypothyroidism?

It’s a known fact that to treat a disease right, it’s important to have a detailed insight into the underlying causes of the condition. The leading cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune condition known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. In this the human body starts to produce antibodies that pose threat to the thyroid gland by attacking it. Other causes include pituitary gland damage, hypothalamus disorder, radiation therapy and in some cases even pregnancy.

Another leading cause is the deficiency of iodine. But one can combat it with dietary changes as suggested by Sonali Malik. Certain medications can also reduce thyroid production, thus causing hypothyroidism.

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How Diet and Nutrition Coaching Helped Sonali’s Patients Combat Hypothyroidism?

Since metabolism takes a big hit when a person is suffering from hypothyroidism, it leads to weight gain. That’s the biggest reason why Sonali starts her course of treatment with lifestyle changes for patients.

The foremost target is to not leave any nutritional need of the body unattended. So, Sonali made sure that she recommended her patients a balanced diet devoid of any deficiencies. She further customizes the diets for patients suffering from hypothyroidism and weight regulation.

She advised her patients to have their meals according to a pre-planned schedule to maintain their energy levels. Besides that, she asked them to avoid food items with no nutritional value. Some examples include refined grains, eatables with a high level of added sugar, and processed food.

Instead, she asked them to replace such foods with those that have high selenium, zinc, and iodine content.

A diet rich in the above-mentioned nutrients, Sonali also recommended lifestyle changes. This combined approach helped keep her patients’ thyroid hormone levels in check.

When her patients topped these up with 7-9 hours of sleep per night, their condition started to improve.

This is how dietician Sonali Malik helped people regain their health after hypothyroidism.

How Does Hypothyroidism Affect Someone’s Daily Life?

Hypothyroidism is a serious condition that can affect a person’s mental as well as physical health. Brain fog or fuzziness is one of the most common conditions that stem from an under-active thyroid gland. A person is unable to think and it can also have detrimental effects on their memory.

Thinning hair and eyebrows are not only massive physical changes in the body but they can also lower one’s self-esteem and self-confidence. The metabolism slows down which leads to abnormal weight gain. Again, that’s a condition harmful to both physical and mental health. Not to mention, Sonali says that all the personality changes that come along with such drastic changes can be difficult to deal with.

Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Hypothyroidism

Sometimes, the answer lies in nature. The way Sonali helped her patients combat hypothyroidism by simple lifestyle changes. Thereby proving that a combination of diet, sleep patterns, and physical activity has more positive impact!

Nutritional deficiencies are one of the main reasons behind the occurrence of hypothyroidism. Lifestyle changes can have an immense impact on the health condition of a patient. Plus, we all know how excessive stress can mess with the hormone levels in our body!

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How a diet consultant or nutritionist can help?

As a clinical dietician Sonali knows the medicinal impact as well as is an expert on diet and nutrition.

For instance, if you’re a vegetarian, Sonali customizes a diet plan according to your nutritional requirements.

Now that you have realized the importance of ditching lousy eating habits, Sonali emphasizes getting enough sleep.

There’s a strong reason to mend your sleep patterns if you’re suffering from a medical condition as serious as hypothyroidism. When you give your body a decent chance to rest, it promotes recovery.

Thanks to Sonali’s personalized diet charts, digestion improves. So, you won’t have to compromise on your sleep due to digestive troubles at odd hours. Sonali always emphasizes that lack of enough sleep and rest can worsen hypothyroidism.

Last, but not least, do something relaxing before you go shut-eye. A wind-down routine can add the cherry on the icing!

If you are also suffering from hypothyroidism and want to regain your health then contact us or book a call now.