Lack of stress control.
Stress affects all body systems, including the endocrine system. Under the influence of constant stress in the body, hormones can increase or decrease. If your thyroid is not in the best condition, you may develop panic attacks or prolonged memory loss due to stress.
To reduce the risks, it is recommended to normalize the regime, get more rest and take regular walks or exercise. In some cases, it is advisable to seek the help of a psychologist who can tell you how to reduce emotional stress.
Low fat diet.
If you are going to follow a diet, you need to understand in detail which foods you plan to give up. A low fat diet really helps to say goodbye to unnecessary pounds. However, many people unknowingly stop eating not only unhealthy fats, but also healthy ones. Healthy fats regulate the production of reproductive and steroid hormones. And unhealthy fats lead to changes in metabolism, cell growth and differentiation.
Healthy fats are found in olive and linseed oil, meat, fish and wheat. It is not necessary to refuse them; it is enough to control consumption of these foods.
Excess soy in the diet.
Soy contains many valuable trace elements, vitamins, and it often becomes a substitute for animal products. However, when using soy for cooking, you need to know when to stop. Soy has an antisteroid effect and can disrupt the thyroid gland.
Smoking.
Smoking increases the concentration in the blood of a protein that transports thyroxine. In addition, smoking prevents the absorption of iodine by the thyroid gland and promotes its rapid excretion from the body. Iodine deficiency is constantly increasing, which leads to thyroid dysfunction.
Drinks containing caffeine.
Coffee and tea contain caffeine, which can increase cortisol levels in the body. In case of excess cortisol, there is weight gain, thyroid dysfunction, predisposition to hematomas, thinning of the skin and the appearance of large purple streaks on it.
Keep in mind that this substance is also found in chocolate, energy drinks, cola.
Eating food with a high glycemic index.
The glycemic index indicates the rate of breakdown of carbohydrates. A high score indicates that the process is going fast; low means slow. Monitoring of this indicator is necessary to control the condition of the thyroid gland.
Foods with a high glycemic index include sweets, buns, wheat noodles and white rice. Such food has a negative effect on the body’s absorption of iodine. And insufficient iodine leads to thyroid problems.
Take antibiotics only when needed.
If you are one of those people who often take antibiotics, then you should reconsider your attitude towards them. The main rule is not to take antibiotics without a doctor’s permission. They kill not only harmful bacteria, but also good bacteria that live in the intestinal microbiome. As a result, it can lead to weight gain and thyroid problems.
If you suspect you have thyroid problems, get rid of these habits as soon as possible and see a doctor who will prescribe effective treatment (for example, Eltroxin or Thyro3).