By Dr Ashwini Vivek Mulye , Ayurveda

Hypothyroidism is a many common thyroid commotion occurring when a thyroid becomes shop-worn or inflamed, creation it incompetent to furnish adequate of a hormone thyroxine.

Hypothyroidism is some-more common in a aged and mostly common in women than men. The chances of building hypothyroidism increases as we age.

Classification of Hypothyroidism:

1. Primary hypothyroidism is when a thyroid gland itself is diseased
2. Secondary hypothyroidism is caused by problems with a pituitary gland

Causes:

1. Hashimoto’s illness – is a ongoing autoimmune illness that causes a thyroid to turn delirious and incompetent to furnish adequate thyroid hormones.
2. Surgical dismissal of a thyroid gland
3. Thyroiditis during and after pregnancy
4. Radiation therapy for conduct and neck disease
5. Certain drugs such as sulfonamides, lithium, amiodarone, can meddle with a thyroid’s ability to furnish hormones
6. Pituitary gland problems

Symptoms:

1. Inability to concentrate
2. Puffy face
3. Hoarseness of voice
4. Slow pulse
5. Decreased defence functioning
6. Abnormal cholesterol levels
7. Irritability
8. Sensitivity to cold
9. drooping and distended eyes
10. Depression
11. Hair loss
12. fatigue
13. weight gain
14. headaches
15. Dry skin
16. Mental impairment
17. Increase in allergic reaction
18. Premenstrual tension
19. Muscular pain

Ayurveda Treatment for Hypothyroidism:

Ayurveda proceed to diagnosis of illness is rarely individualized. According to Ayurveda a thyroid duty is tranquil by Pitta dosha. Pitta / Agni – The glow is obliged for all of a metabolic actions carried out by a thyroid hormones.

In Hypothyroidism, Pitta dosha is lonesome by Kapha Dosha that diminishes a mobile metabolism. Treatment element is directed to mislay cloaking of Kapha dosha so enabling Pitta to perform a duty normally.

Line of Treatment:

Ayurveda diagnosis for Hypothyroidism removes a kapha covering a pitta that enables correct functioning of Agni – editing digestion and metabolism.

Treatments – The diagnosis modalities includes panchakarma, outmost therapies, inner medications, Activities, Advice of food and lifestyle changes.

• Panchakarma –  Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya
• Externally – Udwarthana, Shiro dhara, Kashaya Seka, PPS
• Internally – Deepana (Appetisers)
• Pachana – (Digestives)

Activities:

Specific Asanas , Panayamas, meditation, unchanging exercises.

Food:

1. Intake of H2O preferably comfortable H2O and food that helps digestion
2. Improved intake of uninformed vegetables and iodine abounding dishes such as fish, bombard fish, white onions.
3. Timely unchanging rational dishes in a conducible non unfortunate atmosphere.

Lifestyle Changes: Specific to a particular constitution, inlet of work and geographical conditions.