Hypothyroidism Ayurvedic Treatment

Hypothyroidism which is the reason for Myxedema in adults and Cretinism in children, is the condition when Thyroid Hormones (T4 and T3) are secreted in lesser amounts in the body.

Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder mainly affecting women and the elderly. Almost 7.5% of women population in Australia suffer from Hypothyroidism

Sign and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Thyroid hormones are responsible for the metabolic rate of various tissues therefore underperforming of thyroid gland results in many endocrine issues, with slowing of mental and physical activities; like

 1. Tiredness

 2. Low appetite

 3. Intolerance to cold

 4. Dryness of hair, eyes, nails and skin

 5. Weight gain

 6. Constipation

 7. Hoarseness of voice

 8. Low Pulse rate

 9. Increase in blood pressure

11. Poor memory

12. Muscular pain and weakness

14. Depression

17. Loos of libido

Hypothyroidism Natural Treatment In Ayurveda 

Ayurveda literature suggets that the 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 may 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 under lying pathology of the disease to enhance thyroid functions. 

Natural Remedies For Hypothyroidism with Ayurveda

Principle fundamental of ayurvedic natural remedies for hypothyroidism is to first clean the blocked channels from toxins to balance Vata,Pita and kapha. At the same time various ayurvedic medications which are deepna (improve appitite), pacahana (improve digestion), teekshna (penetrating) in nature are administered to enhance the digestive fire at cellular level and restore metabolism.

Natural Hypothyroid Treatments With Herbs

To treat low thyroid naturally, all these herbs have been used traditionally from thousands of years. Selections of the herbs depend upon Ayurvedic body type of the person, nature and severity of the symptoms.  

Ashwangandha (Withania somnifera) 

Guggulu (Commiphora myrrha)  

Punarnava (Boerhaavia difusa) 

Pippali (Piper longum) 

Jatamansi(Nardostachya jatamansi) 

Gokshura(Tribulus terrestris)

Trikatu – It is a triad of herbs inlcuding black pepper, long pepper and dry ginger. These herbs strengthen the digestion and hence the metabolism. Really useful when there is a sense of heaviness, excessive weight snd poor appetite.

Ayurveda suggests that with good life style, food style, yoga and meditation and ayurvedic herbs one should be able to manage hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism Diet

1. Always take diet according to your Ayurvedic body constitution to avoid  aggravating your body humours (Vata, Pita and Kapha), which are responsible for all the physiological and biological funtions in  the body.

2. Avoid goitogens food (food which blocks iodine utilization in the body) like cabbage, cauliflower, turnip, cassava roots, mustard-greens, maize, sweet potatoes, spinach, soy products, pine, nuts, and peanuts.

 3. Take more foods rich in iodine such as fish, shell fish, white onions, vegetables and root vegetables like potatoes, asparagus, etc

4. Drinking good amount of milk can help in preventing disorder of thyroids glands according to Ayurvedic literatures.

5. Using oils having medium chain fatty acids like coconut oil, helps in improving body metabolism so is considered good for thyroid glands.

6. Raise daily use of foods high in Vitamin B complex  and vitamin A such as whole grains, seeds, dark green, yellow vegetables.

7. Avoid all heavy and sour foods.

Hypothyroid and Yoga 

Practice Yoga posture like Sarvangasana (shoulder stand), Halasana (plow pose), Suryanamastakara (sun salute pose), Suptavajrasana (Fixed Firm Pose) to boost thyroid gland secretion and raise tissue sensitivity to thyroid hormones.

If you wish to enquire more information on Hypothyroidism Ayurvedic Natural Treatment in Melbourne, you may contact us at Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic.