Thyroid

Thyroid imbalances involve the malfunction of the thyroid gland, which regulates the body’s metabolism, energy production, temperature, and overall hormone balance. Diagnosis of thyroid disorders involves blood tests to measure TSH, T3, T4, imaging tests such as ultrasound, radioactive iodine scans, or biopsy of thyroid nodules.

Thyroid disease and imbalance result in overactive thyroid function, known as hyperthyroidism. This condition can occur due to Graves' disease, an autoimmune illness, and is associated with weight loss, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, sweating, intolerance to heat, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. An underactive thyroid is called hypothyroidism and includes Hashimoto’s disease, which is an autoimmune disorder associated with fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, depression, cold intolerance, and joint pain.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Thyroid

Panchakarma Therapy

Ayurvedic detoxification with abhyanga, shirodhara, and internal basti supports thyroid health.

Food Considerations:

·   Non-starchy vegetables: greens, artichokes, zucchini, asparagus, carrots, peppers, and mushrooms

·   Iodine-rich foods: Iodized salt, seafoods, eggs, dairy, and seaweeds

·   Fruits: berries, apples, peaches, pears, grapes, citrus fruits, pineapple, or bananas

·   Starchy vegetables: sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas, or butternut squash

·   Fish, eggs, meat, and poultry: fish and shellfish, eggs, turkey, or chicken

·   Healthy fats: olive oil, avocados, avocado and coconut oil, coconut, or full-fat yogurt

·   Gluten-free grains: brown rice, rolled oats, quinoa, or brown rice pasta

·   Seeds and Seed: almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds, and butters

·   Beans and lentils: chickpeas, kidney beans, or lentils

·   Dairy-nondairy: coconut, cashew, almond milk, yogurt, and cheese.

·   Spices-Herbs: paprika, saffron, turmeric, basil, rosemary, and condiments like mustard.

Foods to Avoid

Gluten, soy, cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli, bok choy

Yoga Practices:

Sarvangasna, Viparita Karani, Setubandha, Urdhva Mukha Savasana, and Bhujangasana

Pranayama:

Bhastrika and Ujjayi are beneficial for thyroid health.

Herbal Formula