Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism may be caused by problems within the thyroid gland that causes insufficient circulation of the thyroid hormone, the main cause of Hypothyroidism is the deficiency of Iodine. In many cases, this disease is caused by pituitary or hypothalamic disease or certain medications.

Symptoms show a decrease in metabolism, with the slowing of mental and physical activity. Patients may experience a variety of differing symptoms such as sensitivity to cold, dryness of the skin, Constipation, Anorexia, Angina pain, Aneamia and disordered menstrual function. Hypothyroidism treatment is effective. It is a combination of herbal medicines, which is prepared according to the individual health aspects of the patient, along with personalised diet and lifestyle recommendations.

Ayurvedic Hypothyroidism Treatment

Ayurvedic Hypothyroidism treatment involves clearing these channels in order to balance body energies and restore the circulation of thyroxin. Herbal preparations are administered to increase the digestive fire at a cellular level, restoring proper metabolism. Take adequate quantities of milk in your diet. Coconut oil helps in improving body metabolism in thyroid patients. Avoid heavy and sour foods. Increase intake of rice, barley, Bengal gram, moong dal and cucumber.

Ayurvedic Treatment

Ayurveda is known for having particular approach to recognize the root cause and the treatment for hypothyroidism by focusing on the person as a whole rather than just on a specific part of the body that has the disease. According to ayurvedic literature Hypothyroidism occurs because of vitiated Vata, Pita humours and Meda (Fat) tissues; so the focus in ayurveda is to balance these factors for healthy thyroid gland. With ayurveda Optimal thyroids functions can be obtain through diet, herbs, yoga, meditation and breathing exercise (pranayama). The Ayurvedic treatment of hypothyroidism is aimed at controlling the symptoms and treating the pathology of the disease to enhance thyroid functions. Principle fundamental of ayurvedic natural remedies for hypothyroidism is to first clean the blocked channels from toxins to balance Vata,Pita and kapha.