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4 foods that support thyroid health naturally (and 3 to be cautious with)

August 05, 2025 5:47 pm

While medication is often necessary to treat thyroid disorders, especially hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, certain foods can support thyroid health

Doctor cautions against swapping white iodised salt with other alternatives; here's why

June 26, 2025 3:27 pm

Different types of salt have different minerals.

This is what will happen to the body if you abruptly stop taking thyroid medication

March 29, 2025 9:30 am

Conducting regular monitoring of thyroid function tests and evaluating any potential side effects or changes in health status that may arise during treatment is crucial.

Shenaz Treasury diagnosed with hypothyroidism; know about the condition and how it can be managed

June 12, 2023 2:25 pm

The dose is adjusted periodically. Initially, the blood test is recommended for 1-2 months and later once in six months once on a stable dose. Treated appropriately, there are no side effects as it is just replacing the thyroid hormone of the body itself, said Dr A. Sharda, consultant, endocrinologist, and diabetologist, Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bangalore

World Thyroid Day: Ways to effectively diagnose and manage the condition among the elderly

May 26, 2023 6:42 pm

"Any new onset symptoms in the elderly, which are not fully explainable, should warrant an evaluation of thyroid function tests," said Dr Harshal Ekatpure, consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune

This is why your hair may be becoming coarse or thin, eyebrows disappearing, and nails turning brittle

February 01, 2023 10:18 am

While an underactive thyroid gland leads to hypothyroidism, overproduction of the thyroid hormone causes hyperthyroidism.

Hypothyroidism: Do the symptoms worsen during winter?

December 08, 2022 9:22 am

According to a survey conducted by the India Thyroid Society, one in 10 adults in India suffers from hypothyroidism.

Expert shares 'healing foods' that can help improve thyroid function

October 14, 2022 11:28 pm

"These 3 superfoods work wonders for your thyroid health and help heal all kinds of thyroid imbalances- hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, goitre, and autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's and Graves' diseases)," wrote Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya, an Ayurveda expert

Expert shares 'superfoods' that contain essential nutrients for optimal thyroid health

June 28, 2022 3:05 pm

"These contain all essential nutrients for optimal thyroid health (works in all kinds of thyroid imbalances- hypo, hyper and auto immune)," Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya wrote on Instagram

From symptoms to treatment, all you need to know about thyroid disorders

November 02, 2021 8:58 pm

For those who are not on treatment, thyroid function test (TSH, T4 and T3) can be done at any time of the day without fasting, said Dr G Vignes.

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