Hypothyroidism is quite dangerous disease which is often manifested by weight loss or weight gain. Supplying the thyroid with the nutrients it needs for proper function is the best way to fight off this disease and the juice presented in this article is an amazing way to do it.
It is a well-known fact that thyroid hormones regulate many of the body`s processes, such as the metabolism of carbohydrates and fat, body temperature, brain development, menstrual cycle, nervous system, respiration, and many more.
Hypothyroidism is a condition when the thyroid doesn’t produce sufficient amount of this hormone while hyperthyroidism is the opposite, meaning that the thyroid gland produces too much of it.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include dry skin, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and weight gain while the symptoms of hyperthyroidism include diarrhea, palpitations, high blood pressure, and weight loss.
As mentioned in the very beginning, reducing or increasing the work of thyroid`s function and maintaining it healthy is possible, and this recipe is one of the best way to achieve that.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cranberry juice;
- 7 cups of filtered water;
- ¼ tbsp. of freshly squeezed lemon juice;
- ¾ tbsp. of freshly squeezed orange juice;
- ¼ tsp of nutmeg;
- ½ tbsp. of Ceylon cinnamon;
- ¼ tsp of dry ginger.
How to prepare it: heat the water until it almost boils and add the cranberry juice along with the spices. Let it simmer for 20 minutes and remove it from the heat, let it cool off and then add the lemon and orange juice. Drink it throughout the day.
How are the ingredient beneficial?
- Vitamin C from the lemon and orange juice are high in antioxidants which maintain the thyroid gland health.
- Cinnamon reduces inflammation, reducing the risk of hypothyroidism;
- Ginger is packed with magnesium that controls this condition;
- Blueberries are a great iodine source which act in the production of thyroid hormones.
You should increase the intake of vitamin D and B12, selenium in order to maintain the health of the thyroid glands.
Recommendations:
- Eat fish and shellfish at least 4 times a week due to the iodine they contain. Moreover, include seaweed and ionized salt.
- Avoid using the non-stick pans as they have been connected to accumulation of chemical in them with thyroid disorders.
- Regularly do medical examinations no matter if you are not suffering from one of these conditions as the symptoms may be confused with other diseases.
- Couple of studies have shown that the toxicant snuff alters the thyroid function and the concentration of thyroid hormone in the body. Quit the snuff.
Be cautious while eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower as they are “boclogenos” – contain chemical compounds that slow the thyroid activity.