1. Medication care
- Take medicine daily on an empty stomach
- Best time : Early morning
- Take with plain water only
- Wait 30-45 minutes before tea/coffee breakfast
- Do not skip doses
- Avoid taking calcium,iron,or antacids within 4 hours
2. Diet care
Include more of :
- Whole grains ( jowar,bajra,oats)
- Fresh vegetables (lauki,tori,carrot,beans)
- Fruits ( apple,papaya,berries)
- Good protein : dal,sprouts,paneer,tofu,curd
- Nuts & seeds : walnuts,flaxseeds,pumpkin seeds
- Iodized salt ( in normal quantity )
Limit / Avoid
- Excess cabbage,cauliflower,broccoli (especially raw )
- Soy products in excess
- Junk food,bakery items
- Refined sugar & maida
- Fried and oily foods
3. Lifestyle care
- Exercise daily ( 30 to 45 min ) - brisk walking, Yoga ( Suryanamskar,Pranayam )
- Maintain regular sleep cycle
- Reduce stress ( meditation,deep breathing )
4. Weight management
- Eat small,frequent meals
- Avoid late - night eating
- Control portion size
- Track weight monthly
5. Regular monitoring
- Test TSH,T3,T4 every 6 to 12 months
- Follow doctor's dosage changes strictly
- Do not stop medicine on your own even if reports are normal.
Extra Tips
- Stay well hydrated
- Avoid smoking and alcohol
- Nourish notes by Nikita
