The healthy thyroid means a healthy you! How? Thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland, which is located at the base of our neck. The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone, which is responsible for regulating our body’s metabolism, and as a result it maintains functions such as weight control, body warming, utilization of energy we derived from food etc.
It also improves digestion, calcium absorption in the bones, skin health and tackles sleep issues, depression and much more.
It also improves digestion, calcium absorption in the bones, skin health and tackles sleep issues, depression and much more.
The thyroid gland secretes two hormones called ‘thyroxine’ and ‘triiodothyronine’ which plays role in regulating vital body functions, such as:
Heart rate
Breathing
Body weight
Menstrual cycles
Cholesterol levels
Central and peripheral nervous systems
Growth in children
Body temperature
Muscle strength and much more!
The thyroid gland is located between the top of our throat (Adam`s apple region in men) and the top of our breastbone.
How the thyroid gland works?
The thyroid gland uses iodine from the foods we eat to make hormones. The thyroid gland releases these hormones into the bloodstream so the hormones can reach the body's cells. Untreated hyperthyroidismcan gradually/eventually weaken our bones and may lead to osteoporosis.
Hypothyroidism Drink Recipe
In this article we are going to share miraculous recipe to treat and cure most common thyroid gland disorder that is Hypothyroidism.
Ingredients you need
Fresh lemon juice- 3-4 tablespoon
Or apple cider vinegar - 2 tablespoon
Ginger paste - ½ teaspoon
Cinnamon powder - ½ teaspoon
Nutmeg powder - ¼ teaspoon
Unsweetened and Pure cranberry or pineapple juice - 1 cup
Clean/purified water- 6 cups
Fresh orange juice- 1 cup
Directions:
Add ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg to 6 cups of water and boil it for 20 minutes on low flame. Keep stirring after regular intervals to mix the ingredients completely. After 20-30 minutes. Let it cool down to normal room temperature and add unsweetened pure cranberry or pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice and fresh orange juice to this mixed water. You can add some ice cubes and 1 tablespoon of honey to improve the taste and enjoy it.
Note: You can try this drink 4-5 times a week or daily to treat Hypothyroidism.
Benefits of the ingredients
Cranberries and pineapple has high amount of iodine and antioxidants. (The thyroid gland uses iodine from the foods we eat to make hormones) Ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg gives Vitamin C, vitamin D etc.
Cinnamon has good amount of vitamin D. Ginger, nutmeg are rich source of zinc, magnesium and potassium and its great anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties can help improve thyroid functioning.
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