THYROID GLAND ( HYPO And HYPERTHYROID ) AND HERBAL REMEDIES : The thyroid gland what is it?

What does it do? What happens when it doesn t work as it is meant to? What is naturopathic medicine and what does it have to offer ove r conventional medicine? These are the types of questions you may be asking, and these are the types of questions that will be answered in this article. # Under-active or over-active thyroid : Thyroid-related problems both an under-active or over-active thyroid- can impact y our energy levels, fertility, mood, weight, sexual interest and ability to think clearly. Thyroid-related problems can affect ALL your daily activities. When a wholistic, naturopathic physician is treating an individual with a thyroi d disorder, they see a whole person in front of them and not just a thyroid glan d! A naturopathic physician will be very interested in prevention and will use p rimarily natural, holistic methods to treat thyroid disorders and will treat you with vitamins, supplements, diet, lifestyle changes and bio-identical hormone r eplacements rather than only with prescription drugs. Naturopaths will also use certain drugs in the treatment of some thyroid disorders, but with the goal of m inimizing the drugs used and maintaining thyroid function as much as possible. A naturopath will also be interested in maximizing your overall health while work ing to improve your thyroid function and finding, if possible, the cause of the problem. That cause may be stress, poor nutrition, a tendency towards inflammato ry conditions or some other cause. The thyroid gland plays a central role in maintaining energy levels, temperature , weight, clear thinking, the sensitivity of the body to other hormones and the synthesis of proteins. It is located at the base of the neck and wraps around th e front of the neck. The two conditions that affect the thyroid are hypothyroid (an UNDERactive thyroid) and hyperthyroid (an OVERactive thyroid). It sometimes takes years for thyroid problems to develop. @ The most common form of hypothyroid is Hashimoto s thyroiditis The most common form of hypothyroid is Hashimoto s thyroiditis -an autoimmune diso rder where the body is producing antibodies to the thyroid and leads to decrease d production of thyroid hormones. The most common cause of hyperthyroid is Grave s disease this is also an autoimmune disorder, but in Graves disease, the antibodies stimulate thyroid hormone production and you get too much. Some thyroid disorde rs occur after or during pregnancy, after viral or bacterial infections or after long periods of stress . Both hypo- and hyper-thyroid occurs predominantly in w omen starting at the ages of 30-40. Some cases of Graves disease have been associ ated with heavy metals and prescription drugs. T4 and T3 are the main thyroid hormones. Iodine is a critical nutrient for the p roper functioning of the thyroid gland. (the numbers 4 and 3 represent the numbe r of iodine atoms per molecule of hormone.) # Thyroid disease is diagnosed by both physical symptoms and lab results. # General Holistic Approaches to Thyroid (BOTH HYPO- AND HYPER) # Diet and Lifestyle : A whole-food (non-processed) organic diet is strongly recommended for maintainin g health. If you are iodine deficient, use seaweed in cooking for its iodine con tent. Avoid alcohol, tobacco and particularly drugs such as lithium, thionamides , alpha interferon, interleukin-2, cholestyramine, perchlorate, expectorants, al uminum hydroxide and raloxifene.

Minimize stress: Techniques used to modify stress include deep breathing exercis es, yoga, tai chi, and biofeedback. A moderate level of exercise is also recommended. A 20-30 minute walk a day can do wonders! If you are hypothyroid, avoid or limit certain foods that can affect the thyroid (goitrogens) such as cabbage, turnips, Brussels sprouts, rutabagas, broccoli, c auliflower and bok choy. Goitrogens interfere with iodine uptake in the thyroid. If you are hyperthyroid, increase your intake of these foods (goitrogens). # Holistic Approaches to HypoThyroid States : SUPPLEMENTS: Minerals: Iodine: 150-1500 mcg/day (or ~ -3 teaspoons a day of iodized table salt) Selenium: 200-400 mcg/day Zinc: 20-40 mg/ day. Take Zinc along with Copper (4-5mg/day) to prevent copper d eficiency. Vitamins: A good, whole-food vitamin preparation is always recommended. A whole-food vitam in is derived from food (rather than synthesized in a lab) and is produced from the food with minimal processing. 2-3 grams of omega-3 fish oils every day. If you have been diagnosed with Hashim oto s thyroiditis, increase this to 3-4 grams every day. Fish oils are anti-inflam matory and help reduce the auto-antibodies. To help maintain health and energy levels, take 2-3 times the RDA of B-vitamins. Anti-oxidants such as beta-carotene (3-6 mg/day), Vitamin C (1000-3000mg/day) an d Vitamin E (400-800IU/day) Vitamin D: 1000-2000IU each day # Herbs: Anti-inflammatory botanicals for Hashimoto s thyroiditis. You can use these in cook ing and enjoy a more flavorful diet as well! Curcuma longa/Turmeric Capsicum/Cayenne pepper Olive oil Zingiber/Gingero Boswellia Grape seed extract Pycnogenol Green tea # Holistic Approaches to HyperThyroid States: SUPPLEMENTS: Minerals: AVOID table salt and other foods that contain iodine Selenium: 200-400 mcg/day Zinc: 20-40 mg/ day. Take Zinc along with Copper (4-5mg/day) to prevent copper d eficiency. Calcium:(Graves disease patients are more susceptible to osteoporosis) # Vitamins and other supplements:

A good, whole-food vitamin preparation is always recommended. A whole-food vitam in is derived from food (rather than synthesized in a lab) and is produced from the food with minimal processing. 2-3 grams of omega-3 fish oils every day. If you have been diagnosed with Graves disease, increase this to 3-4 grams every day. Fish oils are anti-inflammatory a nd help reduce the auto-antibodies. To help maintain health and energy levels, take 2-3 times the RDA of B-vitamins. Anti-oxidant vitamins: Vitamin C: 2000mg/day Vitamin E : 400-800 IU/day l-carnitine: 2 to 4 g/day. l-carnitine has been shown to inhibit thyroid hormone . CoQ10: 50 to 100 mg/day. CoQ10 has been shown to be deficient in hyperthyroidism . # Herbs : Only use these botanicals with the advice of a qualified naturopathic physician. Even natural products can cause harm if used incorrectly! The anti-thyroid botanicals block the TSH receptors in the cells and inhibit the conversion to T3, minimizing the hyperthyroidism: Lycopus spp. Lithospermum officinale Melissa officinalis Iris versicolor Emblica officinalis # Home Remedies For Thyroid Problem : A fine paste made of the vegetable jalakumbhi (Pistia straticies) applied over t he affected part helps in reducing the swelling. The juice obtained from the jal akumbhi should be given in doses of II to 22 gm a day. It increases the amount o f iodine, the lack of which, according to Allopathy, is one of the factors respo nsible for the disease. Coconut oil offers much promise today to sufferers of hypothyroidism and slow me tabolism. It is a known fact that the fatty acid chains in coconut oil, known as medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) or medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), offer wo nderful health benefits and are no where found more abundantly in nature outside coconut oil. For the hypothyroid sufferer the MCTs rev up the body's sluggish m etabolism # Yoga : Sarvangasna (shoulder stand) is the most suitable and effective asana for the th yroid gland. # Pranayama : The most effective Pranayama for thyroid problems is Ujjayi. Ayurvedic medicine has a strong historical background of effective treatment of various diseases, including thyroid disease. Want to consult for your Thyroid problem Please fill free online consultation fo rm link given below , Our expert provide you a suitable remedy. http://www.ayurvedahimachal.com/index.php?page=free_consultation For Latest Health Information (Herbal Remedy ) join us on (Click Like)- http://w ww.facebook.com/ayurvedahimachal

Or can write your query on our page by joining it Regards LOSS BELLY FAT WITH PROPER MASSAGE DONE AT HOME (Abyangam ) - HERBAL HOME REMEDY The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much eve n if subjected to accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage d aily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes st rong, charming and least affected by old age. Only a 15-minute massage is a minimum amount of time., once in the morning upon waking up, and then at night before sleeping. Or if you prefer, do it at the mos t convenient time that suits you. That simple. It is explained that this massage will speed up a sluggish digestive system resulting in quick elimination of use less sludge, effectively burning off excess fat. Below are the steps: 1. Lie flat on your back and bear your abdominal area. 2. Rub your hands together vigorously for about 15 seconds, or until they feel h ot. 3. Place your right hand on your belly button and rub gently in circular movemen t enlarging the circle gradually, as shown in the diagram above right. 4. Feel the warmth building up around the abdominal area. 5. Keep the abdominal area warm at all times. Abhyanga with warm oil is best for Kapha i.e Fat Burn. While sesame, corn and mu stard oils are all helpful because they are warming, herbal oils are a better ch oice for Kapha, as they add more Kapha pacifying properties to the oil. Kapha Ma ssage Oil is a good choice for general use. (If you are using sesame oil, opt fo r untoasted sesame oil; toasted is more expensive and has a very strong natural scent). Less oil is needed for Kapha abhyanga than for Vata or Pitta. Sometimes the best massage for Kapha is udvartana, (massaging the body with soft , fragrant powders, like calamus powder). Vagbhatta says udvartana mitigates Kaph a, liquefies the fat, produces stability of the body parts and excellence of the skin. Sushruta says udvartana, reduces the fat and the aggravated Kapha of the sy stem, smoothes and cleanses the skin and imparts a firmness to the limbs. To accent the positive effects of abhyanga for Kapha-types, vigorously rub an ap propriate Kapha Dusting Powder into the body before or after performing abhyanga , either while working in or rinsing off the oil. You can use chickpea flour, bu t vaccha (calamus) powder is also nice if you can find it. Stomach massage is not for the following conditions: After a heavy meal Pregnancy Inflammation of the uterus, bladder, ovaries and fallopian tubes Hypertension Stones in gall bladder, kidneys or bladder General, femoral, inguinal and umbilical hernia Bleeding of the stomach, lungs or brain Ulcers of the intestines and stomach PLEASE ADD YOUR VALUABLE VIEWS ABOUT OTHER FRUITS & VEGETABLES WHICH CAN BE USED

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