The thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck, produces hormones that regulate a variety of vital body functions. Hormones control an individual’s growth and metabolism. Thyroid level fluctuations cause a wide array of health problems.

Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an increase in Thyroid production, which causes fatigue, energy loss, and a variety of other health problems. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which thyroid secretion levels are low, resulting in slowed metabolism, weight gain, loss of appetite, and an increase in blood cholesterol levels.

Causative factors:

As per ancient Ayurvedic literature, thyroid abnormalities are caused by the depletion of body essence, known as Ojas. The primary and most common cause of thyroid problem is stress. According to the Ayurvedic philosophy, stress causes vata dosha imbalance, which is a factor in various ailments. Exhaustion from over work and stress burns ojas, or immunity and vitality, leading to the emergence of auto-immune disorders.

So from the Ayurvedic perspective, all three doshas are involved but hypothyroidism can be considered as kapha imbalance.  Kapha traits include poor metabolism, weight gain, heaviness, sadness, and coldness. The extra meda dhatu (fat tissue) and the heaviness caused by the kapha dosha prohibit the pitta dosha from performing its cellular level tasks, which affects agni.

Warning signs and symptoms of Thyroid are:

• Increased thyroid gland size
• Vertigo
• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Depression
• Resistance to cold
• Hair that is coarse, brittle, or lacks lustre
• Skin that is flaky and dry
• Skin that is flaky and dry
• Nails that are brittle
• Rounded, swollen face
• Puffiness around the eyes or saggy or droopy eyelids
• Redness on the neck’s anterior
• Inflamed legs or ankles
• Slow heart rate at rest (less than 65)

Ayurvedic management of Thyroid

Ayurvedic medicine takes a holistic approach to disease prevention through a combination of exercise, diet and lifestyle changes. The following practices are normally prescribed as part of thyroid ayurveda treatment.

Nasya

Medicated drops are slowly and carefully administered through the nostrils with specially prepared herbal medication.

Medicated powder massages (Udvarthana)

This is a full body herbal massage using herbal powders or paste. Application of this herbal paste stimulates nervous system and glands and also detoxifies your body.

Thakradhara

Medicated buttermilk is prepared according to the instructions in the ayurvedic treatise. This preparation is methodically applied on the affected area.

Abhyanga

The affected organs are stimulated using a special ayurvedic oil massage mixed with proper herbs to treat hypothyroidism. This massage not only helps you relax but also helps in relieving pain from muscles and improves blood circulations.

Panchakarma

Purification or Panchakarma detoxification procedure is ideal for the management of the disease. This detoxification process involves:

• Snehan
• Swedan
• Vaman
• Virechana
• Basti

Yoga and Pranayama

Making your mind calm and free enough helps you in finding peace within yourself. By practicing a routine Yoga and Pranayama (breath control exercises) can put you less pressure on your thyroid and becomes healthier.

The thyroid abnormality is powerful enough to alter the nervous functions. So, timely intervention is of paramount importance.

Our ayurveda treatment is coupled with healthy and strict diet regimes and practicing daily fitness activities definitely yield good results. Panchakarma therapy regimen is thought to be highly helpful for those dealing with thyroid problems.

So following these ayurvedic purgatory and purification procedures are done in order to bring the body system back to its full functional capacity.

The treatment coupled with healthy and strict diet regimes and practicing daily fitness activities definitely yield good results.

Conclusion

So Thyroid anomalies have become a lifestyle disease nowadays. But with proper intervention and coping strategies you can manage Thyroid very effectively.

Consult a certified practitioner and seek professional guidance. Follow our Ayurveda therapies thoroughly and take the prescribed medicines as directed.

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