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What are the tasks of the thyroid?
The thyroid is a small gland that sits just below the larynx and produces the important metabolic hormones T3 and T4. These control our energy, circulation and mental state. It is therefore important to identify over- and under-functioning as quickly as possible. Our 9 tips will help you to prevent illness.
1. More from the sea
The thyroid gland doesn’t work without iodine. Therefore, use iodized salt consistently and eat fish regularly. Cover the daily requirement e.g. B. 50g haddock, 75g pollock, 100g plaice, 150g cod, 70g shrimp or mussels. 1-2 full-grown fish or mussel meals per week are sufficient. Pregnant women also have an increased need for iodine. Talk to your gynecologist about it.
2. Spiegel-Check
A swallowing test shows whether the thyroid gland is enlarged because it is underactive or overactive: Look at the area between the larynx and the collarbone in the mirror. Head back, take a sip of water. When swallowing, watch out for swelling under the larynx. If so, you should make an appointment to see your doctor for clarification.
3. Simply breathe away the stress
Also relaxes the thyroid gland: hands on thighs while sitting. Relax your back, shoulders, neck, jaw, tongue. close eyes Feel your stomach drop as you breathe out slowly and rise as you breathe in. Breathe only through your nose. 4 to 5 times a day for 20 seconds each time.
4. Also think of selenium
The trace element is “Butterfly’s Favorite”. As an important part of an enzyme protein, it helps to balance thyroid hormones. Best sources of selenium are Brazil nuts, seafood, eggs, beef, porcini mushrooms, sunflower seeds, wheat bran, rolled oats , coconut, kidney beans, whole grain rice and bread.
5. Information as at the doctor’s
Important news about thyroid diseases, nutrition tips, a doctor finder is available on the Internet at www.forum-schilddruese.de. Experts, including our Dr. Feldkamp, patient questions on the phone regularly.
6. Greens from the garden
The three most iodine-rich vegetables: spinach, lamb’s lettuce, broccoli. Anyone who eats a portion of around 200 g every day covers around one-fifth of the daily (thyroid) requirement. This also works quite well with carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, vegetable juice.
7. Make a candle
Pilates and Tai Chi – 30 minutes a day – also reduce stress hormones that disrupt thyroid function. And yoga exercises like “the candle” stimulate them: lie on your back, arms next to your body. Raise your pelvis until your legs are vertical in the air. Support your lower back with your hands, hold for 3-4 minutes, 3 times a day.
8. Good night
According to the latest findings from the renowned Cleveland Clinic (USA), a regular sleep rhythm of eight hours per night regulates the thyroid gland. It lowers the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol that put a strain on our thyroid.
9. Dose algae correctly
Algae are actually an iodine-rich superfood for the thyroid gland. But some species such as B. the brown algae Kombu contain up to 4300 milligrams of iodine per kilo of dry product. An average portion of eight grams quickly exceeds the daily maximum. This can become problematic for people with iodine deficiency nodes or Hashimoto’s.
