Tip 4. The Miracle of Movement: Embracing Exercise with Hashimoto’s Disease
Exercise is one of those magic pills that come with countless benefits. For those living with Hashimoto’s disease, incorporating regular physical activity into your lifestyle can significantly help manage symptoms and improve overall wellbeing.
First, let’s discuss the physical benefits. Regular exercise can help combat weight gain, a common issue for people with Hashimoto’s disease. It boosts your metabolism, helping you burn more calories and maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, exercise can improve cardiovascular health and muscle strength, increasing your resilience and stamina.
Then there are the mental health benefits. Living with an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto’s can be challenging and stressful. Here’s where exercise acts as a natural mood booster. It triggers the release of endorphins, your brain’s feel-good chemicals, helping you combat stress and anxiety, and enhancing your overall mood.
The question often arises, what type of exercise is best? The answer is simple – any physical activity that you enjoy and can do consistently. This could range from yoga, walking, and swimming to more vigorous activities like running, cycling, or high-intensity interval training (HIIT). (4)
