Goitre is the outcome of enlarged thyroid gland that is caused when there is excessive secretion of the hormone thyroxine. If your body has deficiency in iodine, you may suffer from Goitre. Home remedies are very effective in treating Goitre and below given is the list of the same:
Home Remedies for Goitre to Help You Out
Iodine-Rich Diet
If your Goitre is caused due to iodine deficiency then adults should consume about 150 micrograms of iodine daily like iodized salt or consume more cabbage, milk, natural yogurt, seafood, tuna, eggs, navy beans, baked potato with skin and cranberries.
Watercress
Drink the juice or apply the paste of watercress which is high in iodine and contains many other vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help in curing Goitre.
Dandelion Leaves
Apply its paste with clarified butter (ghee) by heating the mixture until it becomes lukewarm, on your neck.
Flaxseeds
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, the flaxseeds paste with little water on your neck will help reduce the swelling.
Neck Exercise
Stretching neck exercises are known to help treat Goitre.
Barley Water
Daily drink barley water which cleanses toxins from the body and is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants that builds up the body’s immunity.
Cold Shower
One of the most effective home remedies for Goitre is taking a cold shower twice
Pineapple
It can help with the symptoms of Goitre, particularly the coughing.
Garlic
It stimulates the production of glutathione in the body, which is needed for the sound functioning of the thyroid.
Green Tea
It is replete with antioxidants and daily consumption of green tea not only cure Goitre, but can also check it.
Kelp
Found in Japan, Kelp is a seaweed, high in iodine content and helps to normalize the functioning the thyroid gland.
Bugleweed
Found in North America, this weed is high in flavonoid, phenolic acids and tannins and can inhibit thyroid stimulating hormone.
Lemon Balm
Best known to help treat Goitre by curbing down the functioning of the pituitary gland and lowering the levels of TSH.
Motherwort
It is rich is flavonoid, tannins and alkaloids and can aid to reduce the size of Goitre.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil for cooking or in smoothies contains high levels of lauric acid which help treat Goitre.
Water Spinach and Almonds
Consume this Indonesian and Malay vegetable by making a paste of one tablespoon juice from water cabbage with 2 almonds boiled in a cup of water and strained. This helps to reduce Goitre.
Bentonite Clay
Make a paste with the clay which will help to suck out the toxins when applied on your neck.
Bladderwrack
Rich in iodine, this seaweed is another best Goitre remedies.
Oak Bark
Apply the paste of dried oak bark with some water on your neck. This will help reduce the size of your Goitre and ease out many of the symptoms.
Limit Goitrogenic Foods
Avoid foods that hinder normal functioning of the thyroid gland, some of them include:
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Turnip
- Peanuts
- Brussels sprouts
- Broccoli
- Mustard greens
- Spinach
- Soy beans
- Radish
- Sweet potatoes
- Strawberries
While these home remedies for Goitre will help you, ensure that it is used in conjunction with the medicines prescribed by your doctor.
