Before you move ahead with any discipline of medicine to manage your Thyroid disorder, let’s understand what is Thyroid and its symptoms etc.
WHAT IS THYROID GLAND?
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is located in the lower front of the neck.
WHAT DOES THYROID DO?
Thyroid gland makes thyroid hormone i.e, Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) that majorly controls body’s metabolism.The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, which are located in the brain, also help control the thyroid gland. The hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). When the hypothalamus and pituitary are working normally, they sense when:
Thyroid hormone levels are low, so they secrete more TRH and TSH, which stimulates the thyroid to make more hormones.
When Thyroid hormone levels are too high, so they secrete less TRH and TSH, which reduces hormone production by the thyroid
This thyroid hormones reaches to the body tissue through blood.
According to Ayurveda the thyroid function is controlled by Pitta dosha. Pitta is responsible for all of the metabolic actions carried out by the thyroid gland.
WHAT IS THE NORMAL FUNCTION OF THYROID HORMONES ?
Thyroid hormones help the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working as they should.
WHAT DOES THYROID 8 DYSFUNCTIONS CAUSES?
The thyroid harmone can be over or underactive.Both the condition lead to either Hypo or hyper thyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism: This is when the thyroid produces an excessive quantity of thyroid hormones. The underlying cause of hyperthyroidism may be Graves’ disease or an overactive thyroid.
Hypothyroidism: This is when thyroid hormone production is too low. This is often caused by an autoimmune disease that has damaged the Tthyroid gland.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTONES OF HYPOTHYROIDISM?
-most of the time causes constipation.
-weakness or cramps of the muscles .
-joint pain
- feeling Cold most of the times
- weight gain due to
sluggish metabolism
-feeling tired all th time
- very dry and rough pale skin
- thinning of hair.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTONS OF HYPERTHYROIDISM ?
-Feeling slightly more hot or hot flashes
-sweating more than normal
-increased appetite
-Weight loss
-heartbeat increased and fast heat beat
-Feeling nervous or anxious
-Trembling in your hands and palm.
DIET OPTIONS FOR HYPERTHYROID
non-iodized salt.
coffee or tea (without milk or dairy- or soy-based creamers)
egg whites.
fresh fruit.
unsalted nuts and nut butters.
homemade roti or breads made without salt, dairy, and eggs.
popcorn with non-iodized salt.
oats.
DIETS OPTIONS FOR HYPOTHYROID
eggs and fish
most fruits
vegetables,
gluten-free grains and seeds, all dairy products,
and non-caffeinated beverages.
WHY PATIENTS WITH THYROID CANCER/ THYROIS DISEASE CHOOSE COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN THYROID DISEASE (CAM)
The modern system of medicine is still exploring medicine for better and more effective management of hypothyroidism. Synthetic thyroid hormone derivatives may bring the value of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and T4 to normal range, but the increased dosage and continuous medicine make the patient drug dependent till the end of the life. Even after years of treatment, it is associated with failure to provide relief in clinical manifestations. Moreover, excessive thyroid hormone replacement carries the potential for serious long-term metabolic complications
- Help cope with the side effects of medication and treatments including fatigue, dry mouth, weight gain and mental “fogginess”.
-Ease the stress and anxiety of medication and treatments, or worries about having a lifelong diagnosis
AYURVADIC MEDICINE
Herbs single or in combination e.g.
Kanchanar Guggul or herbs such as Guggul,Kanchanara, Punarnnava,Ashwgandha,mulethi,Flaxse & Coriander seed are suggested by vaidya's.
DOES YOGA HELPS IN THYROID DYSFUNCTION
Yoga asanas are an effective natural remedy for dealing with thyroid disorders. It may not be able to cure the condition instantly but can keep the glands healthy and regulate metabolism.This in turn will thereby preventing any further complications.
CONCLUSION
As standard treatment for hypothyroidism is synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levo-T, Synthroid, others) and for
hyper generally
methimazole (Tapazole) and propylithiouracil are prescribed by Doctors.
Foods that trigger the hormones must be avoided, e.g.alcohol, some dairy products, & salt.Radioactive iodine is widely-recommended permanent treatment of hyperthyroidism. This is based on that thyroid cells have the ability to absorb iodine.
Remember your health issues are mostly due to stressful sedentary life style and food habits.
Once you plan to be fit with medicine ,control diet, physical health resume.Stick to this plan as these three things together are magic bullet.
