How to lose weight when you have hypothyroidism?

35year old Mohan suffered from unexplained weight gain since 2 years. He tried all methods to lose weight by going through different diet regimes and gym training but he would not lose the desired weight. He would get easily tired even if he would not work much. He was advised to do a thyroid test and his thyroid hormones were abnormally high. After detailed case history, he was given homeopathic medicine with diet changes and exercise routines. Slowly and steadily he improved and over a period of 3months the thyroid hormone levels were back to normal. He lost weight and looked more confident. He continued with homeopathic treatment for 1year and the thyroid hormones were normal.

Unexplained weight gain, constipation, Sluggishness, Fatigue; Lack of Energy, Dry skin, Depression, Increased sensitivity to cold, Impaired memory, hair thinning, Muscle aches and pains, Heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods, slower heart rate are common symptoms of Hypothyroid.

Hypothyroid occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormones. Hypothyroid is more common in women than men and the incidences increase with age. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (thyroid gland enlarges and forms goitre), Thyroid destruction following secondary to radioactive surgery, Severe iodine deficiency, and Stress are known to cause Hypothyroid. A routine blood test for thyroid hormones would confirm the diagnosis.

Hypothyroidism treatment with Homeopathy

• Hypothyroidism treatment with homeopathy helps to produce thyroid hormone naturally by stimulating the immune system and helps in better functioning of the thyroid gland.
• In treatment for hypothyroidism, the homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body’s own healing capacity by encouraging the body to reactivate hormone secretions.
• Homeopathy is free from any side-effects.
• Stress causes hormonal disturbances in the body like thyroid problems and is very effectively treated with homeopathy.
• Homeopathy is a mind-body medicine. Homeopathic treatment for hypothyroidism not only the physical complaints but also targets the mind and gently restores mind-body equilibrium- thus it treats the patient as a whole.
• In hypothyroidism treatment, the homeopathic medicines help to increase metabolism and treats obesity very effectively.

Self Care Tips

You are what you eat. Include black dates, black raisins, nuts, beans, green leafy vegetables, soya, eggs, lean meats, carrots, all fruits in your diet to get adequate nutrition. A healthy diet also helps to reduce stress. So eat colorful vegetables and fruits. Drink adequate water. Use a mild shampoo/conditioner and hair oil as recommended by your doctor. Seek help of a professional to help you deal more positively with your stress. Try some de-stressing techniques. Go for a walk, try deep breathing, yoga, meditation, put on some soothing music as it slows heart rate, lowers blood pressure and even decreases levels of stress hormones. Get yourself tested for Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D3. If you are found to be deficient on any ask your doctor and take necessary supplements.