It is a condition in which thyroid gland becomes sluggish or under active and fail to produce enough thyroid hormones.
Optimum level of Thyroid hormones are necessary to regulate body metabolism, hence in hypothyroidism there is metabolic dysfunction resulting in fatigue, anxiety, constipation , dry skin , brain fog and increased weight again.
In Ayurveda, hypothyroidism is considered as a dhatwagni Maandya vikara (especially rasa dhathu), the digestive fire is too low resulting in sluggish metabolism and there is kapha dosa vriddhi associated with vata dosa vitiation.
The basic protocol of treatment is kapha and Medo hara chikitsa along with agnidepanam. Ayurveda has wide range of internal medication (varanadi kashayam, hamsapadyadi kashayam, kanchanara guggulu, panchakola choornam, Amrita guggulu, shaddharanam choornam etc) that has the property to achieve the basic protocol of treatment( kapha-medo hara and Agni deepanam).
Ayurvedic procedures like Udwarthanam , Kaya abhyangam and kaya sekam helps in improving the peripheral circulation, aids in weight loss and improves overall metabolism. These procedures are found very effective in individuals suffering from hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidisam - Diet and lifestyle modification
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Include food rich in omega 3 eg fish, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds Keep yourself hydrated. Ginger tea is good to improve metabolisam
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Avoid vegetable belonging to cruciferous family (cabbage, cauliflower,raddish etc), also avoid underground tubers esp tapioca |
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Consume 2-3 FIGS daily, alsoovernight soaked almonds. |
Avoid aerated drinks, coffee |
| Regular intake of nut (walnut, almonds, peanuts), fruits (berry family,banana,avacoda,papaya,guava,dates and watermelon) vegetable( gourd family,pumpkin,carrot,, include vegetable soups and salads in diet. | Do not take oily food and reduce salt intake. Avoid refined sugar |
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Consume sprouted green grams |
Avoid day Sleep |
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Consume cereals like wheat, oats,barley,unpolished rice. |
Avoid maida product especially white breads |
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Switch to olive oil for cooking |
Avoid milk and milk products |
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Obtain protein from eggs, grams and pulses. |
Avoid junk food |
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Consume overnight soaked fenugreek |
Avoid red meat |
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Never skip meal.eat on time. |
Reduce use of packed food |
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Practise pranayamas like kapalabhati, anulom-vilom and also excercises esp walking |
Avoid food made of black gram |
