The Thyroid Diet: 6 Ways to Heal Thyroid with Food
Thyroid is the most important, yet the most neglected gland in our body. The butterfly-shaped gland secretes hormones that manage essential functions in our body like metabolising food, regulating our sleep pattern, weight management, mood swings, depression and anxiety. Healthcare practitioners solely rely on blood tests, and subsequently ‘prescription hormone therapy’ to treat thyroid related problems. The attention to food and nutrients to encourage proper functioning of the gland is often ignored. The nutrients that the thyroid gland needs are easily available in many food items. [...]