An iron health can not rhyme with a sick thyroid. The problems caused by a thyroid imbalance can be numerous and sometimes severe. In this article you will know how to recognize a thyroid in poor condition and you will know how to treat it with a natural recipe.
What is the thyroid used for?
The thyroid is a small gland located at the base of the neck, more precisely at the top of the throat. Its role is to produce two main hormones triiodothyronine T3 and thyroxine T4 which are responsible for regulating our metabolism, improving our digestion, our skin health, calcium absorption by the body. It also helps fight depressive states and overcome sleep disorders, regulate mood, regulate heart rhythm, libido ... etc.
How to recognize a thyroid in poor condition?
When the thyroid gland is suffering, it can be found in two cases: either in hypothyroidism or in hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when this gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. On the contrary, hyperthyroidism is when the gland produces more than it needs, which has consequences on health. In France, thyroid disorders affect nearly 6 million people. These disorders can lead to health problems such as weight problems, digestive disorders, sleep disorders, degradation of skin quality, depressive symptoms, fatigue ... etc.
Natural Recipe for Regulating Hypothyroidism
Here is how to naturally regulate your hypothyroidism and thus improve your health.
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- Half a teaspoon ground ginger
- A pinch of ground nutmeg
- The juice of a freshly squeezed lemon
- The juice of three freshly squeezed oranges
- One cup of unsweetened Cranberry juice.
- Seven cups of mineral water.
Preparation
First boil your water in a saucepan. Reduce heat and add Cranberry juice. Then add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg. Stir and let infuse for 20 minutes. Once the beverage has cooled, add lemon juice and orange juice. Drink this drink every morning.
The Benefits of Ingredients
Cinnamon has the power to stimulate the entire endocrine system as well as metabolism. It is used when the activity of the thyroid gland is slowed down. Cinnamon is prohibited for pregnant and lactating women. People who are under treatment to regulate blood glucose and those who take anticoagulants should consult their doctor. Never exceed half a teaspoon a day so as not to damage the lining of the stomach.
Ground ginger is rich in phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and nutrients essential to the proper functioning of the thyroid. But it is not recommended for people suffering from blood diseases.
Nutmeg is used to regulate the metabolism and thyroid gland. It combats water retention, inflammation and improves the quality of the skin. Caution, used at too high doses, nutmeg could cause states of dementia and hallucinations.
Lemon juice and orange juice help to accelerate metabolism, strengthen the immune system and promote the proper functioning of the thyroid. Like orange juice, lemon juice helps thyroxine - which is produced by iodine - to better distribute into the body.
Cranberries (cranberry) are fruits rich in antioxidants and iodine. 100 g of cranberry contain 400 mcg of iodine. Iodine is an essential trace element for the functioning of the thyroid gland beside zinc and selenium. Without iodine, the thyroid gland simply can not function properly.
Other good foods for hypothyroidism
Here is a list of excellent foods for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland:
Brazil nuts, oysters, seafood, cod, white beans, cooked eggs, plain yoghurt, lean meats, liver, dried fruit, honey, olive oil, Cereals, spices, fruits and vegetables ... etc.
It is important to note that all foods mentioned should be consumed in moderate amounts, overdose or excessive consumption of one food or another may cause disruption of thyroid function.