Hypothyroidism is caused by the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland .Hypothyroidism is a common hormone deficiency. It is more common among females than in males. The basic symptoms of hypothyroidism are weight gain, dry skin and hair loss, intolerance to cold and puffy facial features. If hypothyroidism is left untreated, there is a risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, depression and migraine. There are different methods of treating hypothyroidism. They are listed below

1. The most common treatment is the implantation of an armour thyroid. Though this is considered to be the ideal treatment, this option is not popular.

2. The alternative method is the use of Thyrolar which is the combination of synthetic T4/T3, Cytomel (T3) and Levothyroxine.

3. Herbs in the form of capsules, powders or teas are also used to control hypothyroidism.

4. Consumption of iodine rich food such as sea food, shell fish and organic vegetables is considered to be an ideal diet for hypothyroidism.

There are cure for hypothyroidism in ayurveda, naturopathy, acupuncture and nutritional therapy. It is believed that aroma therapy will also reduce the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Cerebellar Ataxia

Cerebellar Ataxia is a disorder of coordination due to a lesion that affects the cerebellum. It can be caused by many reasons. This includes vascular, infectious, hereditary or metabolic reasons. However most of the causes are associated with other lesions. The most common reason that it occurs in adults is due to alcoholism.

The cause of cerebellar ataxia in association with hypothyroidism remains unknown. It is considered to be a rare cause. However, a case study shows that a woman of age 62 who was diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia was treated with thyroxine and triiodothyronine. It was noted that it showed signs of regression almost completely within six weeks. Therefore it is assumed that a thyrogenic which is a metabolic factor is responsible for the non-specific cerebellar changes.

How to reduce hypothyroidism?

For a person with hypothyroidism a healthy and nutritious diet includes whole grains, natural foods which contain fibres, plenty of fruits and vegetables, seafood and other lean protein food. Completely avoid red meat and all the fatty food stuffs. Taking multivitamins is a good idea. Alcohol should be avoided as it can cause blood sugar fluctuations.