Lecture on Thyroid Goiter?

Lecture about Thyroid Goiter?

Thyroid goiter is a condition where there is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland.

 The photo here shows how thyroid goiters look, which Is swollen Neck and fat. When you touch it, you can tell it isn't fat since it is firm and doesn't move much. 

Most thyroid goiters are painless, but they may produce symptoms due to their size itself. The most common symptom from a thyroid goiter is a lump in the neck. Other symptoms from a large thyroid goiter may include a sense of a lump in the throat, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing and even in extreme cases, voice changes and even vocal cord paralysis.

Worldwide, the most common cause of thyroid goiter is in locations where iodine in the diet is low or non-existent. 

Causes of hypothyroidism

• Iodine deficiency 

• Diets deficient in iodine can predispose individuals for the development of thyroid goiters. 

• Overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue 

• Thyroid cysts 

• Inflammatory diseases of the thyroid (called thyroiditis) 

• Multinodular disease of the thyroid (also called Multinodular Goiter or just "Goiter" which  in some instances there may be a strong family history of goiters

Home Remedy for hypothyroidism

To avoid Goiter stay away from Millet

1.-Apple-Cider-Vinegar

You Will Need

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon honey

A glass of warm water

What You Have To Do

Mix the honey and vinegar with water and drink this, preferably on an empty stomach.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this every day in the morning.

Why This Works

Apple cider vinegar is mildly acidic, restores the pH balance in the body. It detoxifies the body, and this indirectly helps to increase iodine absorption and reduce the thyroid swelling .

2. Castor Oil For Goiter

You Will Need

Few drops of castor oil

What You Have To Do

Massage the neck area with the oil gently.

Leave the oil on overnight.

How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this every night, before going to bed.

Why This Works

Castor oil has anti-inflammatory properties that will help to reduce the swelling in the thyroid gland .

3. Coconut Oil For Goiter

Virgin coconut oil contains high levels of lauric acid, and when you consume it, this acid is converted into monolaurin, which has antimicrobial properties. It stimulates the metabolism, and this may aid in better absorption of iodine from the diet. Also, coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce the thyroid gland swelling .Include good quality virgin coconut oil in your daily diet. You can add it to your hot drinks, smoothies, and use it for cooking as well.

4. Watercress For Goiter

You Will Need

Handful of watercress with water

What You Have To Do

Grind the watercress with water to get a thick paste.

Apply this on the neck and let it sit for about 20 minutes.

Rinse it off with water.

You can take about two tablespoons of crushed watercress and add it to a glass of water, and drink it.

How Often You Should Do This

Apply watercress paste on the neck 2-3 times a week. It is recommended to drink watercress juice twice every day for a few weeks to see results for alleviated goiter symptoms.

Why This Works

Watercress is high in iodine and also contains many other vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help in curing goiter .

5. Dandelion Leaves for Goiter

You Will Need

Handful of dandelion leaves

1 tablespoon clarified butter (ghee)

Water

What You Have To Do

Grind the leaves with some water to make a paste.

To this, add the ghee and heat the mixture for a few minutes, until it becomes lukewarm.

Apply this on the neck and keep it on for 15-20 minutes.

Then, rinse it off.

How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this every day for a week or two to notice results.

Why This Works

Dandelion leaves have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties .Hence, this paste can reduce the swelling of the thyroid gland and give you relief from the associated symptoms.

6. Juice Recipes For Goiter

(a) Lemon Juice For Goiter

(a)-Lemon-Juice-For-Goiter

You Will Need

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon honey

What You Have To Do

Crush the garlic and mix it with the lemon juice and honey.

Drink this in the morning.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this every day in the morning, preferably on an empty stomach.

Why This Works

Both lemon and garlic contain anti-inflammatory compounds. This remedy also works to remove any toxins that have accumulated in the body due to infections, by eliminating the microbes with their antimicrobial properties .

(b) Pineapple Juice For Goiter

You Will Need

4-5 pineapple pieces

1 medium-sized carrot

2 tomatoes

What You Have To Do

Blend everything together to get a smooth juice. You can add some water to adjust the consistency.

Drink this juice, either at room temperature or slightly chilled.

How Often You Should Do This

Drink a glass of this pineapple blend every day.

Why This Works

Pineapple is rich in vitamins and minerals. It can help with the symptoms of goiter, particularly the coughing (12). Make pineapples a part of your everyday diet, and you’ll see a difference pretty soon.

[ Read: Health Benefits Of Pineapples ]

7. Kelp For Goiter

8.-Kelp-For-Goiter- you can get kelp supplement at jumia online stores

You Will Need

Dried kelp powder

What You Have To Do

Add a tablespoon of this powder to any smoothie and consume it.

How Often You Should Do This

Make kelp a part of your regular diet to treat goiter symptoms.

Why This Works

There is a reason why the Japanese are mostly goiter-free! They eat plenty of kelp in their regular diet. Kelp is a seaweed and helps to normalize the functioning of the thyroid gland, thanks to its high iodine content. You can buy kelp from a Japanese food store.

Caution

Do not consume for longer periods of time as the thyroid levels can increase and cause hyperthyroidism (13).

8. 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 (15). When used to treat goiter, it can reduce the thyroid gland swelling with the above-mentioned property.

9. Turmeric For Goiter

.-Turmeric-For-Goiter

You Will Need

1/2 cup turmeric powder

1 cup water

1 1/2 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.

How Often You Should Do This

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 .

10. Leaves of okra

The leaves of okra is rich in iodine, you can eat it raw, in ancient times women after child birth were given this, because during pregnancy women lost a lot of nutrients if they don’t eat balanced diet.

Iodine is an essential micronutrient for thyroid hormone synthesis. The requirement for iodine increases during early pregnancy, which is due to increased maternal thyroid hormone production, increased renal iodine losses and transfer of iodine to the fetus.

Iodized salt is the best for all our cooking.

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