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How to Treat Hypothyroidism Naturally with Herbal Remedies

What is Hypothyroidism

Thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of our neck which releases hormones to help our body to use and regulate energy. This gland is responsible for providing energy to every organ in our body, controls various functions like heartbeat and digestion. If there is depletion of thyroid hormones in our body, natural functions will begin to slow down and develop a condition, named Hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism/Underactive thyroid is an endocrinal system disorder in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone

Causes of Hypothyroidism

Here are some causes to develop this disorder –

Autoimmune disease
Congenital disease
Deficiency of iodine
Hyperthyroidism treatment
Pregnancy
Pituitary disorder
Radiation therapy
Surgery of thyroid

Clinical features of Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism can present with following signs and symptoms

Cold intolerance
Dry and coarse hair
Frequent muscle cramps
Hair loss
Rough and pale skin
Sudden weight gain
Weakness and fatigue

How to diagnose Hypothyroidism

It can be diagnosed by following diagnostic methods

From your signs & symptoms
Simple blood test (Level of TSH is raised and the level of T3 is low)

Complications of Hypothyroidism

If this disorder is not managed early, then it can lead to various complications like

Birth defects
Goiter
Heart problems
Infertility
Mental problem
Myxoedema
Peripheral neuropathy

Facts about Hypothyroidism

Some facts about Hypothyroidism are as below

Hypothyroidism is a fairly common condition.
The disease is predominantly seen with increased age.
Women are more likely to have Hypothyroidism than men.
Hashimoto’s disease is one of the most common causes of an underactive thyroid gland.

Ayurvedic perspective of Hypothyroidism

According to Ayurveda, the function of the thyroid gland and the metabolic processes carried out by the thyroid hormone are controlled by the Pitta (Agni) dosha. According to Ayurveda, in Hypothyroidism Pitta dosha is covered by Kapha Dosha which results in diminished cellular metabolism.

Ayurvedic approach to Hypothyroidism

Ayurvedic treatment of any disease involves treating the disease in a natural and safer way to manage its symptoms. Ayurvedic treatment of hypothyroidism is mainly aimed at removing the Kapha dosha covered with pitta dosha and to help pitta dosha to perform its functions normally. The factors such as healthy diet, lifestyle, regular exercise, and herbal remedies are also very helpful in treating this disorder

1. Diet for Hypothyroidism -It is as follows

A. Foods to avoid

These below-mentioned foods should be avoided

Soy foods – Tofu, tempeh, edamame etc.
Fruits and starchy plants – Cassava, Sweet potatoes, peaches, strawberries etc.
Certain vegetables – Broccoli, Cabbage, cauliflower, kale, spinach, Brussels, sprouts etc.
Nuts and seeds – Peanuts, Millet, pine nuts etc
Gluten rich diet – Bread, pasta, cereals, beer etc.
Beverages – Coffee, green tea and alcohol

B. Foods to Eat

These below-mentioned foods should be included in your diet

Eggs – Whole egg is useful
Fruits and starchy plants – Berries, bananas, oranges, tomatoes
Meats and fish – All meats, including lamb, beef, chicken, salmon, tuna etc.
Gluten-free diet – Rice, buckwheat, quinoa, chia seeds, and flaxseed.
Dairy products – Milk, cheese, yogurt.
Beverages – Water and other non-caffeinated beverages.

2. Herbal remedies for Hypothyroidism by PlanetAyurveda

Planet Ayurveda offers the best herbal treatment of Hypothyroidism in the form of Hypothyroid care pack. All these herbal remedies are pure, natural, vegetarian, chemical and preservative-free. These are free from any side effect and can be used for a prolonged period of time. These products are prepared by using the standardized herbal extract of the ancient herbs and prepared under the direct supervision of MD Ayurvedic Doctors by strictly following the principles of Ayurveda

Hypothyroid care pack includes

1. Guggulipid Capsules

Guggulipid capsules are prepared by using the pure standardized extract of Guggul (Commiphora mukul), which has been used in Ayurveda since ancient times. Guggul is known to have a strong effect on the thyroid gland, decreases pain, inflammation, increases the metabolism of fats, regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland and helps in improving the condition of hypothyroidism. It also helps in managing weight.

Dosage – 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Gotukola Capsules

These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of the leaves of the Gotukola Plant (Centella asiatica). Gotukola has a natural action on blood circulation and is very useful in managing stress, anxiety, fatigue, skin dryness, and constipation helps to restore the hormonal balance.

Dosage – 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meal.

3. Chandraprabha Vati –

It is an excellent herbal product by Planet Ayurveda and is prepared by using the special combination of 37 ingredients, out of which Shilajit (Asphaltum) and Guggul (Commiphora mukul) are the two main ingredients. This product supports the healthy functioning of the thyroid by reducing the swelling and pain in the thyroid gland, helps to maintain a healthy weight, helps to balance the thyroid hormone and acts as an effective natural cure for treating Hypothyroidism.

Dosage – 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals

4. Hakam Churna –

Hakma churna is a “Tridoshik rasayan” and contains 4 effective herbs, which are – Kalonji (Nigella sativa), Chandershoor (Lepidium sativum), Methi (fenugreek), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) etc. These herbs help to maintain thyroid levels in the normal range, help the thyroid gland to function normally, relieve pain, improve energy, keep the system hot, light, dry, help in weight loss, balance kapha dosha, enhance the circulation and digestion and act as a natural skin toner.

An ancient verse about Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi)

Reference – The Bhavprakash nighantu, Verse – 75, 76

Meaning – This verse explains about various synonyms, properties and health benefits of Ajwain. Various synonyms for Ajwain are – Ajamodika, Brahmadarbha, Deepyaka, Deepai, Yavanaka, Ugargandha and Yavasahva. It is sharp and pungent, hot in potency, light in nature, helps to improve digestion and taste, promotes digestive fire, treats anorexia, increases pitta and is good for abdominal pain, indigestion, spleen disorders and worm infestation. But if taken in excess, can also destroy sperms.

Dosage – 1 tsp. twice daily with plain water after meals

What can be the different causes of chest pain?

Introduction

Whenever a Chest Pain happens, the first thought that comes to every body’s mind is a heart attack, as it can prove fatal for you. I know never ever ignore it, but many things are culpable for causing it. In majority cases, there is nothing to do with the heart, but by a problem in your tightened lungs, esophagus, ribs, and muscles or due to nerves getting disturbed.No doubt, a few conditions can be serious and threatening, while the others vanish within a few minutes. The only risk is that you don’t see a doctor for these minor pains. But if the pain doesn’t relieve and keeps lingering, you better pay a visit to your doctor.

You might feel the pain in your neck to your upper abdomen, it all depends on the pain’s severity. It could be:

Sharp
Dull
Aching
Stabbing
Burning
A tight squeeze or crushing sensation

A chest pain can make you uncomfortable or it can also be threatening. Its symptoms can last from a few seconds to days or weeks. Chest pain does accompany some complex medical conditions like heartburn, anxiety, angina or it might be a heart attack, and it gets more important for a visit to the doctor who evaluates it in a better way.

Besides pain varies in severity and duration, the location of chest pain varies from person to person. Like when someone complains about chest pain, it could be due to the ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or it could be due to a slipped disc.

Pain might begin in the chest and can gradually move (radiate) to some other part of the body. Like in angina the patients often complain about feeling pressure or constriction in their chests, which most of them explain as an elephant is riding on their chest or that they are wearing very tight clothes. Such a pain begins in the chest and radiates to their shoulders, arms, neck or lower jaw.

What Are The Symptoms of Chest Pain

No doubt chest pain is uncomfortable, and a person does feel some symptoms like

Trouble in breathing normally
Sweating
Nausea
Dizziness
Palpitations
Malaise
Weakness
Feeling fatigued

What Are The Causes of Chest Pain

Causes: There can be many reasons why the pain begins in the chest. But both doctors and patients check the heart initially. Blood gets clotted in the arteries that hinder the smooth flow of blood to the heart. Most of the heart attacks happen due to clotting of blood in the blood vessels or they get torn. Most of the time a heart attack occurs due to blood vessel spasm.

Certain symptoms of a heart attack can be

Chest pain or feeling of discomfort
Sweating
Dizziness or light headedness
Nausea
Fatigue

Many more kind of symptoms can occur during a heart attack, and all symptoms differ among the males & females. If you have a heart attack certain things that we as humans can’t change are:

Age. If you’ve passed 65, you run the risk for having a heart attack is more easily.
Sex. Males are more at risk than females.
Family history. If you have a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity or diabetes, you become more prone to having a heart attack.
Race. People of African descent are more prone to have an attack.

Modifiable risk factors, which we humans can change include:

Treat Obesity
Quit Smoking
Exercise regularly
Lower the high level of cholesterol
Alter diet and alcohol consumption
Reduce stress

Eating Right With Heart Disease

You can use some of the homely foods to avoid a heart attack by having Pomegranate juice, get habitual to drinking green tea, certain herbs that contain Omega-3 fatty acids like Flaxseed, Walnuts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green leafy veggies like kale, Spinach & Collard, Chia seeds, Basil,Hemp seeds, dried herbs like cloves & oregano, Olive oil, walnut oil and mustard oil.

Herbs like coriander, Parsley, Basil, Dillweed, Turmeric are rich in lots of potassium and magnesium, which makes the heart healthier.

What is Angina?

Angina is a different kind of chest pain that happens due to reduced flow of blood supply to the heart, it lacks the oxygen too. Such pain begins due to physical activity or emotional stress.

Some of the symptoms of angina include:

Chest pain or discomfort
Pain in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back with chest pain
A burning sensation in the chest
A sensation of pressure or squeezing
A feeling of fullness in the chest
Sweating
Vomiting
Unusual fatigue
Nausea
Dizziness
Becoming lethargic

Many different methods can be used to avoid angina like quit smoking & alcoholic beverages, acupuncture, doing regular exercise or you can practice Yoga.

Heartburn

Heartburn often happens with the burning sensation in your chest and you get a sore taste in your mouth & throat. It can happen when you overeat something or lie down shortly after having meals. Mostly such symptoms can be treated at home. If these symptoms keep recurring too frequently, better consult your doctor.

High blood Pressure

When the blood vessels get narrower making the heartbeat faster to enhance the flow of blood that is passing through these narrow vessels to different organs of the body. At that very time, the pace of the blood gets hectic and is called high blood pressure. You run the risk of getting dizziness, lazy, sweating, obese & weight gain, the temperature of your body enhances making you lose your temper quite frequently.

According to Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda eating some herbal remedies can help you to control over your blood pressure like getting habitual to having Arjuna tea, Ashwagandha, Jatamansi, Punarnava, Triphala, Trikatu & Gotu Kola, etc can be included in your diet. Get used to having a natural diet in your daily meals to prevent various ailments and restore healthy living.

There are many other remedies that treat chest pain. If you are still perplexed, visit planetayurveda.com which is run by a reputed & qualified Ayurvedic doctor and discuss with him/her on what’s up number provided on the official web site