Simple Ways to De-stress
and Support Thyroid Health

The effects of chronic oxidative stress may exacerbate thyroid-related disease and symptoms, which makes managing your stress even more important.1 Below are a few simple ways you can de-stress, relax and invite a sense of calm into your busy life.


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Sip Rosehip Tea

  • Packs an immune boosting punch
  • Significant anti-inflammatory properties 2

Drawing, Coloring & Journaling

  • Relaxation and mental release
  • Reported reduction of stress and anxiety from journaling 3

De-stress & Refresh Yoga Sequence

  • Illustrated reduction of oxidative stress levels 4
  • May aid in relieving back and neck tension 5
  • Cat Cow Stretch or Marjariasana (pictured on left)




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Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC., partnered with Heather Procknal, NBC-HWC-CHC, to bring greater awareness to the importance of thyroid care and education. This handout is part of a paid sponsorship with Acella Pharmaceuticals and should not be construed as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about individual medical situation.

REFERENCES: 1. Mancini A, Di Segni C, Raimondo S, Olivieri G, Silvestrini A, Meucci E, Currò D. (2016, March 8) Thyroid Hormones, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27051079. 2. Cohen M, (2012 July) Rosehip – an evidence based herbal medicine for inflammation and arthritis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22762068. 3. McPherson F, McGraw L. (2013 Sept-Oct) Treating generalized anxiety disorder using complementary and alternative medicine https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23981404. 4. Bhattacharya S, Pandey US, Verma NS (2002, July) Improvement in oxidative status with yogic breathing in young healthy males https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12613400. 5. Wongwilairat K, Buranruk O, Eungpinichpong W, Puntumetakul R, Kantharadussadee-Triamchaisri S (2018 August 22) Muscle stretching with deep and slow breathing patterns: a pilot study for therapeutic development https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30133419.

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