Myths:
A person suffering from thyroid disease has to take medicine life long.
That thyroid diseases are not curable without medicine.
Truths:
Most cases of thyroid diseases are curable by naturopathy and yoga.
Medicine related to thyroid diseases cause severe hormone-related metabolism problems.
What is Thyroid Disease?
There is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated at the base of the neck called the thyroid gland. This gland secretes hormones on which the metabolism depends.
Any kind of dysfunction of the thyroid gland is referred to as Thyroid Disease.
Most common types of thyroid diseases are:
1. Hyperthyroidism – The overproduction of hormone by the thyroid.
2. Hypothyroidism – The condition in which thyroid does not produce enough hormones.
3. Thyroid Nodules- Lumps, tumor or swelling in the thyroid gland.
4. Goiter – Abnormally enlarged thyroid.
5. Thyroiditis – Inflammation of thyroid.
6. Thyroid Cancer – Cancer in the thyroid.
Tests for thyroid disease:
Ultrasonography
Blood Tests:
T3 – The thyroid gland produces a hormone called thyroxin which is known as T3.
T4 – Thyroid gland produces the other hormone called thyroxine which is known as T4.
TSH – There is an endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain is called pituitary gland. This gland is master gland of the body. The pituitary gland produces a hormone called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone[TSH].
How does thyroid work?
In a healthy human body, when there is a need for release of thyroxine into the bloodstream, the pituitary glands secrete the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone into the blood) this TSH is received by the thyroid glands which secrete Thyroxine (T3 and T4) into the bloodstream as the result.
TSH tells the thyroid to do it’s job.
Thyroxine then is received by the pituitary and pituitary receives it as a signal to stop the production of TSH.
Thyroxine tells the pituitary to stop producing TSH
If pituitary gland does not produce enough TSH – level of thyroid hormone fall. If the level of TSH is high the level of thyroid hormone will increase. If a patient suffers from thyroid disease and regularly takes thyroxine, then the secretion of TSH is also suppressed in the pituitary gland. This will lead to a gradual degeneration of the pituitary glands and lead to all sorts of hormonal diseases, be ranging from diabetes to renal failure, and then tumors and cancer of the endocrine system.
TSH – Measures the level of hormones in the blood secreted by the thyroid.
T3, T4, and TSH these three hormones together regulate the body temperature, the metabolism, and the heart rate.
Causes of Thyroid Diseases
Pituitary disorders
A defective thyroid.
Acidity.
Constipation.
Liver disease
Unnatural lifestyle
Intake of medicines that directly or indirectly affects the hormone.
Excessive of mental pressure or work less dull life.
Having diet with bakery agents, and preserving agents or unmatched food which cause acidity.[unmached food means- one or more food taken together to cause acidity . Such as biscuits with tea or coffee or dairy products with salty food. Vegetables cooked with too much of oil and red chilli etc ].
And more.
Symptoms of Thyroid Diseases
Changes in energy
Changes in heart rate
Swelling in the neck
Waight gain or loss
Muscles weakness
Weakness and fatigue
Difficulty in sleeping
Increased sensitivity to heat and cold
Excessive dry or puffy skin
Dry, irritated, puffy or bulging eyes.
Hair loss
Menstrual problems
Infertility
Abnormally menopause
The feeling of heaviness in mind or body all the day.
Depression or changes in mood.
Treatment Of Thyroid Disease
Medicine
1. Medicines generally control the disease, not cure the disease.
2. The medication results in many complications as side effects
Operation/Surgery
For some critical cases, surgery is one option to get cured
Don’t panic and start medication for thyroid diseases. Always go for Yoga and Naturopathy treatments first.
Yoga For Thyroid Disease
1. All the light exercises
2. Neck movements- very slowly with the concentration on deep breathing and every stretch on the neck
3. Pranayam
Anulom Vilom
Kapaalbhati
Bhastrika
Ujyaee pranayama with griwa-shwasan
Bhramari [bhramari pranayama is effectively good for pituitary gland which controls the thyroid gland.
Anapana
4. Postures
Tadasana
Tiryaktadasana
Katichakrasana
Surya Namaskar
Shithalikaran
Aarogyam Note:
Pranayama is the most important treatment of thyroid disease.
Maintain the same sequence as shown above. After pranayama, do at least two minutes of Aanapana (aanapana is complete concentration on breathing. Stay conscious of how breath is entering the nostril and exiting it. Feel the contact of air on your face and all over the body).
Thyroid disease is a hormone-related disease. All the pranayamas with aanapana stimulate the hormones to keep the thyroid gland healthy.
Surya namaskar with Tadasana, Tiryak tadasana ,Katichakrasana , and Shithalikaran all together is very beneficial for thyroid disease. It effects very positively on endocrine glands, digestive system, reproductive and excretory systems.
Naturopath treatment for Thyroid Diseases:
If the weight is over because of thyroid disease concentration should be given to get rid of the disease first then losing the weight.
Mud Bandage
Enema
Alternate Fomentation
Hot Foot Bath
Spine Bath
Steam Bath
Mehan Patti
Woolen Cotton Bandages
Alternate Hip Bath
Massage
Diet Therapy:
Diet therapy completely depends on the situation of disease and comfort of the patient. There are some additions and subtractions in daily routine should be followed by all. The main external factor for causing thyroid disease is excessive of acid formation in the stomach.
SAY NO TO:
tea and coffee
food with bakery agents especially biscuits.
food with red chilly
protein in dinner
milk or any dairy product after sunset
pickles and food categorised as dead food
hard drink or soft drinks and smoking
excessive of starchy food
over eating
SAY YES TO:
Pure natural and light food which is easy to digest.
fresh milk, whey, buttermilk, sprouts , dry fruits and fresh fruits
jaggery, honey, raisins ,
lemon, sweet lime, and juice of citrus fruits
fresh and green vegetables
kalpas and fasts after consulting a doctor.