Thyroid Problem Ayurvedic Treatment
|Thyroid effects in females |
Thyroid Disorders causes symptoms treatment
1. what is thyroid gland-
The thyroid, a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of your neck, or below Adam’s apple wrapped around the trachea.The thyroid uses iodine to produce 2 vital hormones- Triiodothyronine (T3) Thyroxine (T4)
•Women
are 5 to 8 times more likely than a man to develop thyroid disorders
•Why
are women more prone to thyroid
•Because
of stress, unhealthy lifestyle, improper diet, frequent hormonal changes
throughout life such as menstrual disorders, PCOS, pregnancy, menopause
etc.•you
know, nowadays every third person is suffering from high blood pressure, thyroid, diabetes, obesity and other
lifestyle related disorders. In some extends they are all interlinked. So its
very essential to know about these problems, let's begin by knowing thyroid
disorders.
2. What is its work -
The thyroid plays a role in most bodily functions and regulates metabolism, body temperature, growth etc., By stimulating almost every tissue in the body. It also affects many vital functions of the body such as the heart rate, the rate at which calories are burned, skin maintenance, growth, heat production, fertility, and digestion.
3. How thyroid hormones work -
Hypothalamus (part of our brain)released TRH Thyrotropin-releasing hormone, it goes to the pituitary gland (situated in our brain), then pituitary glands its anterior part secreted TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, it goes to the blood stream, then via bloodstream it goes to the thyroid gland (situated at the front of our neck,), then thyroid with the help of iodine released T3 and T4 hormones, then it goes to bloodstream and does their works.
4. According to Ayurved what is thyroid -
The first description found in Atharva Veda by the name Apachi means neck swelling. In Ayurveda, we correlate it as Galganda, Gandmaala It happens due to vitiation of the Kapha dosha mainly but also of vata and medas. Acharya Charaka described it under 20 sleshma vikaras or kapha Dosha disorders. Acharya Sushruta described that the sixth layer of skin called Rohini is the seat of Galaganda
5. There are 5 Types of thyroid disorders -
1. hypothyroidism- insufficient production of thyroid hormone called hypothyroidism.2. Hyperthyroidism - excess production of thyroid hormone called hyperthyroidism.
3. goitre-enlargement of the thyroid gland. 4. thyroid nodules-Thyroid nodules are growths or lumps in the thyroid gland. 5. thyroid cancer-Increasing thyroid nodule size impacts cancer risk.
6. What are the causes of thyroid problems
1. Stress, unhealthy lifestyle- Whenever stress is
experienced, adrenal glands produce cortisol. Too much cortisol causes the tissues to no longer respond to the thyroid
hormone signals.
2. Iodine deficiency
3. Some genetic disorders.
4. Autoimmune diseases, in which your immune system attacks your own body,
leading either to hyperthyroidism (caused by Graves' disease) or hypothyroidism (caused by
Hashimoto's disease)
5. Inflammation of the thyroid caused by a virus or
bacteria
6. Antithyroid
antibodies: These may be
present in people who have type
1 diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid
arthritis,
chronic hepatitis, or Sjogren's syndrome.
7. Certain medical treatments, including radiation
therapy, thyroid surgery, and some medicines particularly lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), may cause a
drug-induced hypothyroidism, heart medication amiodarone (Cordarone) may cause hyperthyroidism.
8. Occasionally, pregnancy can cause
thyroid problems to start or get worse. If left untreated, this can cause
problems for mother and baby, including miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth.
9.
Pituitary adenoma -tumour of the
pituitary gland According to Ayurved , causes of Galganda are
•The
climatic conditions, water supply, dietary conditions and Krimi Dosha (infection) etc.
7. Different symptoms between hypo and hyperthyroidism
1. In hypothyroidism- insufficient production of hormone- in hyperthyroidism- excess production.
2. In hypothyroidism- slow metabolism, in hyperthyroidism- increased metabolism
3. In Hypothyroidism- Hashimoto's disease is a common cause, in hyperthyroidism- graves disease is a common cause
4. In hypothyroidism- weight gain despite poor appetite, in hyperthyroidism- weight loss despite an increased appetite.
5. In hypothyroidism – cold intolerance, in hyperthyroidism- heat intolerance.
6. . In hypothyroidism- slow heartbeat, in hyperthyroidism- rapid heartbeat.
7. In hypothyroidism- scanty or lack of menstruation, in hyperthyroidism- heavy menstrual bleeding
8. In hypothyroidism- constipation, in hyper- frequent bowel movement. 8. In hypothyroidism- TSH level will be elevated, in hyperthyroidism- TSH level will be normal or reduced
9. Hypothyroidism – usually treated with levothyroxine, hyperthyroidism- can be treated with pharmaceutical agents, radiotherapy, or surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
Other common symptoms In hypothyroidism
- Fatigue
- Forgetfulness
- Dry,
coarse skin and hair
- Hoarse
voice
- Depression
In hyperthyroidism
•Irritability•Insomnia•Hand tremors•Nervousness•Excessive sweating•Eyes seem to be enlarging•Muscle weakness, especially in the shoulders and thighs•Osteoporosis – means, weakness or brittleness of bones.
Tests
for knowing thyroid problems
1.TSH level or thyroid
profile
2.Antithyroglobulin antibody, AgAb; it can be used to
identify autoimmune thyroiditis such as Hashimoto’s
and other diseases.
3.Antithyroid
antibody (thyroperoxidase
antibody):
4.Thyroid
ultrasound
5.Fine-needle
aspiration
6.Computerized
axial tomography (CT) scan
7.Basal Body
Temperature; An alternative method for assessing thyroid status.
•What
is the Normal value of TSH level- is 0.45 to 4.50 μIU/mL recommended by both
the Endocrine Society and the American Medical Association.
Most
important thing
•Never start medicine too early•Do perform thyroid test more than three times, because some times it is not thyroidism but sub clinical thyroidism, in this condition TSH level is also high but not very much associated with symptoms. So make sure first.•First you have to control it by healthy Diet and•Exercise – yoga, Asana•Do it at least 2 months,•If it is still not controlled, then start medicine with a minimum dose. Or you can take Ayurvedic treatment also.
Diet
should not take
•Avoid
cabbage, cauliflower, turnip, maize, sweet potatoes, spinach, soy products or
protein, peanuts, mustard-greens.
•Sprouts,
Caffeine or coffee.
•Iodine-rich foods because a very small amount of iodine is
needed and it can be easily fulfilled by some vegetables and fruits. eating too much
iodine can have the opposite effect and suppress thyroid gland activity
Which the diet you have to take in thyroid disorders
•What is our daily the required amount of iodine,
intake (RDI) of iodine is 150 mcg 0.15 mg or 0.00015 gm, per day for most
adults.•Milk,
Alsi or flex seeds,
walnut (resource of selenium and zinc).•Omega
fatty acids- 1. Blueberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, and Curcumin (antioxidants) can improve overall health and
benefit the thyroid gland.
2. whole grains (high in B vitamins), may also help. 3.
sunflower seeds (it has Selenium are needed for the enzymes that make thyroid hormones),3.dairy, and legumes (source of Tyrosine
it is amino acid and is used by the thyroid gland to produce T3
and T4).
8. TREATMENT-
1. Kanchanara Guggulu- it is the most effective in any kind of glandular problems, especially for hypothyroidism, it has anti-inflammatory property also.
2. Ashwagandha cap or powder-
3. Punnarnava Guggulu-
4. Gokchuradi Guggulu
5. Chandrapabha Vati- it contains shilajit, it has an influence on the thyroid gland and improves its functions due to its usefulness in several diseases like brain, nerves, kidney, bladder, reproductive organs, endocrine glands. It also has a detoxifying effect.
6. Trikatu Churna – strengthen the digestion and hence metabolism. Also very effective in heaviness, poor appetite, and excess weight.
7. Shankha Pushpi, Jatamansi cap, cap Gotu Kola or Mandookparni – it is very effective in the secondry type of thyroidism due to its anti-stress property.
8. Mulethi Churna-
9. Praval Pishthi-
10. Godanti bhasma-
9. Exercise-
•Surya namaskar
•Sarvanga asana
•Hala asana
•Supta Vajrasana
•It
boost thyroid gland secretion and raise tissue sensitivity to thyroid hormones
•Perform
regularly – Ujjai pranayam- it bring out toxins
and heal thyroid gland
•Anoloma-viloma- it brings harmony
between Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
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