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The thyroid gland is responsible for the operation of many hormones throughout our body. When the thyroid does not function properly, significant problems can arise with fat and sugar metabolism, with breathing, with body temperature, brain development, the heart, the nervous system, blood cholesterol, the menstrual cycle, or even with the integrity of the skin.
Thyroid gland
Therefore everyone should try to keep their thyroid in good condition.
Thyroid disorders
The most common thyroid disorder is hypothyroidism, or its reduced activity.
This hypothyroidism manifests as weight gain, fatigue, dry skin and hair, or problems with concentration.
Another common thyroid disorder is hyperthyroidism. In this case the thyroid produces too large an amount of hormones and it can be a fairly dangerous condition.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism are weight loss, high blood pressure, diarrhea and a rapid heartbeat.
Treatment
The most common medical treatments for increased thyroid activity include medications, surgery, or iodine administration.
The problem with these therapies is their targeting. The result is often continued inappropriate secretion of certain hormones or a transition from hyper- to hypothyroidism.
Today we will offer you a recipe that will help normalize your thyroid function and is suitable for both of the mentioned types of its disease.
We will need
- 1.5 liters of pure water
- 2 dl of cranberry juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation
Bring the water to a boil.
Add the cranberry juice, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to it. Let steep for 20 minutes.
After cooling, add the orange and lemon juices.
Stir everything well and store the drink in the refrigerator.
Usage
Drink the prepared beverage gradually throughout the day.
It is enough to prepare it once a week, however this also depends on the severity of your disease and how quickly you want to recover.
If you wish, you can make it more often, or even every day. In addition to optimizing the thyroid, it will also provide your body with a large amount of vitamins!
For better effectiveness of the cure, also consider including the following things in your life:
- vitamin D (sun, eggs, supplements)
- selenium (Brazil nuts, seafood)
- vitamin B12 (veal, seafood)
- goitrogens (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage)
- sufficient exercise
Benefits of this drink
Cranberries are a good natural source of iodine (thyroid hormones are made from iodine, so it is very important for it).
Oranges and lemons contain vitamin C and antioxidants that suppress inflammation and keep the thyroid healthy.
Ginger contains magnesium, which is critical for controlling thyroid function.
Cinnamon and nutmeg reduce inflammation and thus prevent the risk of developing hyperthyroidism.
