All over the world, many people suffer with thyroid problems, and some don’t even realize the source of their symptoms. Those who suffer from hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, may experience fatigue which can not be eliminated by sleeping or napping. Those who experience these symptoms may find other ways to overcome their feelings of fatigue.
Take Supplements: Supplements can be helpful to those feeling fatigued because of an underactive thyroid. Whole food multi-vitamins and omega-3 supplements are good recommendations. Other supplements that could be helpful include iron, B-12 and Vitamin D. A doctor can run tests to determine if you are deficient in a particular vitamin and whether this deficiency is contributing to your problem.
Get a Sufficient Amount of Sleep: Even though sleep may not seem to cure your feelings of fatigue, you still need as much of it as you can get. Be sure to stick to a regular sleep schedule and try to get 8-9 hours of sleep every night.
Dysglycemia is the condition of having blood sugar that is too high or too low and it can affect metabolism and hormone levels, disrupt detoxification and exhaust the adrenal glands.
Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check: Both low blood sugar and high blood sugar can be dangerous to someone with thyroid issues. Dysglycemia is the condition of having blood sugar that is too high or too low and it can affect metabolism and hormone levels, disrupt detoxification and exhaust the adrenal glands. To prevent this, avoid high glycemic carbs. Also, you may want to pick up a glucose meter to measure your blood sugar after meals.
Exercise: Exercise can be a great way to combat fatigue but you need to be careful about the kind of exercise you are doing. Catabolic exercises like cardio and weight training cause your body to break down tissue and can end up doing more harm than good for someone with thyroid issues. Anabolic exercises like yoga and tai chi are recommended. They promote healing and growth.
When you go out in the sun during midday, try removing your sunglasses for brief moments of time. This can be a great energy boost and promote better sleep habits.
Go Without Sunglasses: Although protecting your eyes from the sun is important, getting some sun on your eyes is a great way to boost your endocrine system. When you go out in the sun during midday, try removing your sunglasses for brief moments of time. This can be a great energy boost and promote better sleep habits.
Avoid Xenoestrogens: Xenoestrogens are endocrine disruptors that many of us are exposed to every day. They can be found in various household cleaning and personal products including sunscreen, food preservatives, deodorants and toothpastes. They can also be found in pesticides, herbicides, plastics and car exhausts. If absorbed into the body, they can cause fatigue, effect hormone balance and even cause reproductive and developmental issues.
I hope these tips are helpful to those suffering from fatigue as the result of a thyroid issue. Staying rested, relaxed and in good health are great ways to combat fatigue and work towards a more energetic you. Thyroid problems are difficult to deal with but they can be treated and managed. Wishing you the best of luck in finding something that works for you.
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