THYRIOD GOITER: Is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. The term is also used to describe an enlarged thyroid. Worldwide, over 90% of goiter cases are caused by iodine deficiency. In essence Lack of and also Excess of the Thyroid Hormone. Is this unpleasant thyroid swelling causing trouble in your daily life? Not too worry cos the BOXSHOW AFRICA brings you solution. Though goiter may sound like a very intimidating ailment, however, it can easily be managed with the appropriate combination of medical treatment and home remedies.
4 TIPS TO REDUCE GOITER SWELLING.
GARLIC: You Will Need 3-4 garlic cloves
What You Have To Do
Chew garlic cloves as they are in the morning. If you feel that they are too pungent to eat by themselves, crush the garlic and add some honey to them before ingesting.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this every day in the morning.
Why This Works
Garlic is known for its many medicinal properties and is used to treat several health conditions. Garlic stimulates the production of glutathione in the body as it contains selenium, which is required for the healthy functioning of the thyroid. Garlic can also be included in the diet in the form of salsa and chutneys.
BEETROOT: You will need fresh beetroots
Boil, steam or lightly bake the beets.
Add some seasoning and consume them.
You can also add beets to your salad for a more wholesome meal.
How Often You Should Do This
Eat beets often to improve the thyroid swelling.
Why This Works
Betalain pigments found in beetroot have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Hence, beets is an excellent remedy to treat inflammatory diseases like goiter.
TUMERIC: You Will Need
Half cup turmeric powder 1 cup water
1 and half teaspoons black pepper powder
70 ml cold pressed olive oil or coconut oil
What You Have To Do
Heat the water in a pan with turmeric powder in it.
Cook this slowly for 5-10 minutes, until you get a thick paste.
Now add the black pepper and the oil, and stir well.
Remove from the flame and store in an airtight container.
Have a teaspoon of this paste.
This golden paste can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Repeat this twice a day.
Why This Works
Turmeric is a potent spice that not only adds color and flavor to food but also possesses multiple beneficial properties that improve health. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can reduce the goiter inflammation. It also helps to protect the body cells from the effects of these haphazard levels of thyroid hormone. Turmeric also possesses anti-cancer properties.
MORINGA: Moringa (Malunggay) For Goiter
You Will Need
1 tablespoon dried moringa leaves
A cup of hot water
What You Have To Do
Steep the leaves in hot water for a few minutes. Strain and drink this decoction.
How Often You Should Do This: Drink moringa tea once every day.
Why This Works
This herbal tea has an earthy taste and very refreshing for the body. It has been shown to inhibit the chemicals that partake in the inflammation process. When used to treat goiter, it can reduce the thyroid gland swelling.
