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Hypothyroidism or decreased thyroid function is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones needed to ensure the smooth course of other metabolic processes in the body.
Thyroid hormones are responsible, for example, for processing fats and sugars, regulating breathing, blood cholesterol levels, heart function, body temperature, brain functions, etc.
Thus, disease with reduced thyroid function can cause you serious health problems such as obesity, heart disease, infertility or joint pain.
Symptoms of reduced thyroid function
Besides the aforementioned problems, a lack of thyroid hormones can also cause the following symptoms:
- dry skin and hair loss
- weight gain
- weakness, fatigue
- muscle cramps
- depression, irritability
- constipation
- sensitivity to cold
- memory lapses
- reduced libido
Principles of treating hypothyroidism
Several principles must be followed when treating this condition, which we have written about on our site several times.
One of the main factors is to ensure the body gets enough iodine and to avoid substances that are chemically similar to iodine (halides), which displace it during hormone production.
Besides these basic rules, it is advisable to support the thyroid with herbs and other substances that will act as a catalyst.
This means that, alongside ensuring sufficient basic nutrition, they will also “kick-start” the thyroid and build it up to adequate function.
And today we present one such recipe that will provide this.
Recipe for a juice that will stimulate the thyroid to higher activity
To prepare this juice you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 dcl of water
- 1 glass of cranberry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of powdered ginger or 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (no more!)
- 0.5 dcl of orange juice
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
Procedure
First, boil 2 glasses (4 dcl) of water. Pour the boiling water over the ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Let steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Then strain the liquid.
After it cools, add the cranberry juice, orange juice and lemon juice. Stir and the juice is ready to consume.
This drink will kick-start your thyroid and speed up your metabolism. This will improve your digestion and help you lose weight.
The juice is also rich in vitamins and substances that stimulate the immune system and suppress inflammation in the body. This will protect you against a whole range of illnesses, including many chronic diseases.
Consume it daily as needed until your health problems improve.
