Why don’t you renew the mood of spring and enjoy it like the world around you? You can do it! Recharging your tired thyroid glands (the glands that act like your body’s batteries) boosts your metabolism and boosts your energy, mood, and motivation. In addition, a healthy thyroid gland reduces the risk of certain illnesses.
Skip the gym.
Intense training depletes the glands, Archive of medicine and health sciences We found that mild activities such as walking improved thyroid function by up to 76% in 12 weeks. Moving at moderate levels 3-5 days a week for 30 minutes will strengthen the glands without causing tension. In addition, studies show that vitamin D from the sun nourishes and boosts the thyroid gland.
Shake off stress.
A 30-minute daily R & R break on a porch swing may reduce the production of cortisol, a stress hormone that weakens the thyroid gland. Utah researchers report that relaxation is the key to doing so.
Upgrade the toast.
Replacing white bread with whole wheat increases the amount of selenium that nourishes the thyroid gland per serving.In the 2017 study published in International Journal of Endocrinology, Researchers have said that foods rich in selenium can enhance your thyroid function. Bonus: Whole wheat bread contains magnesium, and storing enough of this nutrient reduces the risk of hypothyroidism.
Try a tropical “shot”.
Drinking 1-2 ounces of aloe vera juice daily helps protect the lining of the intestines from damage that impairs thyroid health, says Taz Bhatia, MD. In addition, an Italian study suggests that aloe compounds improve glandular function by 49% in 9 months. Try: Nature’s Way Aloe Vera Leaf Juice (purchased from Swanson Vitamin, $ 8.36).
Please taste this spice.
New research Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine We found that enjoying 1/2 teaspoon of ginger daily increased the thyroid gland very effectively, reducing fatigue and fog in the brain in a month. It also prevents oxidative stress, a cell-damaging process that interferes with thyroid function.
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This article was originally published in our print magazine, Woman’s World.
