Your thyroid gland ensures that your metabolism is working well, and so it releases hormones that affect your muscles, liver, and brain. The most common problems associated with your thyroid are an overactive or under active thyroid (also called hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism). You have to adjust your diet at time to strengthen your thyroid and promote better bodily function.
In the United States alone there are an estimated 20 million people dealing with thyroid disorders, and of that population, around 60% are unaware of their condition! Women are also more likely to get thyroid disorders than men, in fact 1 in 8 women will suffer from a thyroid condition.
When your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones, you may feel these symptoms:
– Fatigue
– Constipation
– Trouble staying warm
– Dry skin
– Unexplained weight gain (no change in lifestyle or diet)
– Slow development in children
If your thyroid gland is producing too many hormones you may feel these symptoms:
– Fatigue
– Unexplained weight loss (no change in lifestyle or diet)
– Trouble focusing
– Diarrhea
– Feeling warm when others don’t
– Hand tremors
If any of these symptoms sound like you than I highly recommend a visit to your family physician. If you already know that you have thyroid problems than you should add this delicious juice to your daily diet!
I’ve dealt with mild hyperthyroid issues and I found this drink really made a difference in my metabolism strength. This drink is so full of antioxidants that it decreases fatigue and really gives your metabolism a boost.
Here’s what you need:
– 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail!)
– 8 cups water
– 1/4 tsp ground organic ginger
– 1/2 tsp ground raw, organic cinnamon
– 3/4 Cup freshly squeezed orange juice
– 1/4 Cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
You can use these ingredients in a cold refreshing juice in the summer time or a hot cozy tea for the winter! So your thyroid now has a delicious helper all year round!
This drink will also increase your energy levels, which will help you do the most important thing… exercise! Try to incorporate exercise into your every day because exercise will encourage a healthy and balanced level of thyroid hormone production.
Sources:
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/hypothyroidism-underactive-thyroid-leaflet
http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/hyperthyroidism/hyperthyroidism-overview-overactive-thyroid
http://www.hormone.org/hormones-and-health/what-do-hormones-do/what-does-the-thyroid-gland-do
http://www.thyroid.org/media-main/about-hypothyroidism/
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