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Hypothyroidism - Ayurvedic Remedies To Help You Manage It!

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Dr. Pradnya AptikarAyurvedic Doctor • 29 Years Exp.B.A. Sanskrit, BAMS, M.A. Sanskrit, MS -Gynaecology Ayurveda
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According to Ayurveda, imbalance or disequilibrium in the doshas is the main cause of hypothyroidism. The Kapha dosha i.e. the dosha responsible for body fluids and lubrication, and Pitta dosha i.e. the dosha responsible for fire and water body humors, are vitiated. Lifestyle and diet discrepancies further promote imbalances in the doshas. Hypothyroidism is categorized under the Yapya diseases which reoccur once you cease to take the treatment.

Treatment:

  • It is essential to consume adequate quantities of milk.
  • Coconut oil is one of the best remedies for a hypothyroid patient, since it increases slow and sluggish metabolism. Coconut contains MCFAs i.e. medium chain fatty acids and MTCs i.e. Medium chain triglycerides in abundance which help the metabolism be revved up.
  • You can also opt for ayurvedic treatment of thyroid. Ayurveda is the best way to treat thyroid without any side-effects. Also, It is a painless procedure to cure and get relief from it permanently. 

Remedies

  1. Consume a mixture of Indian gooseberry i.e. amla and churnam with honey, daily before breakfast. One of the main causes of Hypothyroidism is insufficient amount of iodine.
  2. Drinking the juice acquired from jalakumbhi i.e. Pistia Stratiotes everyday in dosage ranging from 11gm to 22gm increases the iodine content and helps treat hypothyroidism.
  3. Avoid stale and fermented food, late night dinner and day sleeping.
  4. Exercise and meditation is must.

Almost all the metabolic processes in a person's body are influenced by the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. The most common types of thyroid diseases caused due to dysfunctional thyroid glands, such as thyroid nodules, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, thyroiditis and thyroid cancer

Panchakarma treatment

Ayurveda recommends Panchakarma treatment comprising of Virechan, Niruha and Anuvasan basti, Nasyam along with the medicines to treat hypothyroidism. These purifying procedures are used in cases where the body has accumulated excess toxins and needs purification. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an Ayurveda.

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