Cure For Thyroid With Ayurveda – Treatment, Benefits

Ayurveda medicine is the oldest means of healing system. It was developed in India more than 3000 years ago. It is based on the belief that health and wellness depend upon the balance and wellness of mind, body, and spirit.

Ayurveda is all about promoting good health and not fighting diseases. But each treatment may be geared to protect you from specific health issues.

It is considered as a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the United States of America.

Ayurveda and Life Energy

Those who practice Ayurveda believe every person is made of five basic elements of the universe – fire, water, air, space, and earth. 

These combines together in the human body to form three life forces or energies are collectively known as doshas. Each dosha has specific characteristics and controls different aspects of your body. It is believed that the chances of getting sick and having health issues you develop are linked to the balance of doshas.

Three Doshas :

• Vata dosha
• Pitta dosha
• Kapha dosha

Ayurvda For Thyroid Treatment 

According to ayurveda pitta dosha is responsible for controlling thyroid function. Pitta is responsible for all the metabolic actions carried out by the thyroid hormones. Amount of pitta dosha determines the production of Thyroid Stimulating Hormones (TSH). 

Did you know?

• Recent studies have shown that more than 12% of the United States population will develop a thyroid condition during his/her lifetime.
• It is estimated that around 20 million Americans have undergone some thyroid condition.
• And up to 60+% of those with thyroid diseases are unaware of that condition.
• Women are 5 to 8 times more likely to have thyroid conditions than men.
• Surveys have shown that 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime.
• Overlooking or leaving a thyroid condition undiagnosed may put the patients at risk for developing other serious conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and infertility.

Thyroid disease and other autoimmune diseases have been on the rise recently. Allopathic treatment is currently limited to drugs and surgery that have serious long term side effects.

What is Thyroid?

Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland. It is situated low in front of the neck along the front of the windpipe. The thyroid has two lobes on each side of the throat connected by a bridge called isthmus in the middle. A normal-sized thyroid cannot be felt by hand.

Thyroid gland is a brownish-red gland that is rich in blood vessels. Nerves that are important for voice production and clarity of voice pass through the thyroid.

The thyroid secretes a set of hormones called thyroid hormones. One of the main hormones produced by the thyroid gland is thyroxine, also known as T4. Thyroid acts throughout the body, influencing metabolism, growth and development, and body temperature. Thyroid hormones have immense effects on a child’s brain development.

Different Thyroid Conditions – Diseases

• Goiter – A general term for the swelling of the thyroid gland. Goiters are usually seen due to iodine deficiency or a specific condition associated with thyroid inflammation is called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. 
• Thyroiditis – Inflammation of thyroid usually due to a viral infection or autoimmune condition. Thyroiditis can sometimes be painful and sometimes shown no symptoms at all.
• Hypothyroidism – Caused due to the low production of thyroid hormone. Damage caused by autoimmune disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.
• Hyperthyroidism – Excessive production of thyroid hormone. This disease is most often caused by Graves’s disease or an overactive thyroid nodule.
• Graves disease – An autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism. With this disease, your immune system attacks the thyroid and can cause excessive production of thyroid hormones than what your body would need.
• Thyroid cancer – A rare form of cancer that is usually curable. Surgery, radiation, and hormone treatments may be used to treat this.
• Thyroid nodule – A small abnormal lump or mass in the thyroid gland. They are much more common and some may even be cancerous. They secrete excess Hormones, causing hyperthyroidism or may not even cause no problems.
• Thyroid storm – A rare type of hyperthyroidism in which extremely high thyroid levels that makes you feel ill.

Symptoms & Signs of major Thyroid conditions/diseases

Symptoms & signs of Hyperthyroidism

• Anxiety, nervousness, and irritation.
• Hyperactivity – you may find it hard to stay still and do nothing, and will have a lot of nervous energy.
• Intense mood swings.
• Difficulty in sleeping.
• Feeling tired and sleepy all the time.
• Sensitivity to heat and temperature variations.
• Weakening of muscles.
• Thinning of hair or patchy hair loss.
• An increased appetite (rare).
• Weight loss.
• Diarrhoea.
• Needing to take a pee frequently (more often than usual).
• Persistent thirst and itch.
• Palms become red in color.
• An itchy rash – known as hives.
• Loose nails.
• Loss of interest in sexual activities.
• A swelling in your neck caused by an enlargement of the thyroid gland ( goiter ).
• An irregular and/or unusual bump in your heart rate.
• Twitching and/or trembling.
• Warm skin with excessive sweating.
• Eye problems – Redness, dryness, or vision problems.

Symptoms & Signs of hypothyroidism

• Constipation and fatigue.
• Weight gain.
• Puffed up face.
• Hoarse feeling.
• Swelling or stiffness of joints and pain.
• Irregular menstrual periods.
• Muscles feel week.
• Elevated blood cholesterol levels.
• Muscle ache, stiffness, and tenderness.
• Sensitivity to cold and dry skin.
• Depression and slowed heart rate.
• Enlargement of the thyroid gland known as goiter.
• Impaired and weak memory.
• Thinning of hair leading to hair loss.

Well, now the Ayurveda Experience brings you just the right course to fight these conditions.

Highlights of the Course

• Diagnosis of Thyroid condition

In this module, Dr.Akil gives you an in-depth explanation of key hormones involved with the thyroid glands.

If clinical tests aren’t available to you right now, no need to worry. Dr.Akil also shows how you can asses your own thyroid functions by taking your body’s basal temperature using a thermometer.

• Root Causes of Thyroid

There are many different causes and factors that contribute to the development of thyroid diseases. These factors can both lead to hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. The primary cause of each is actually due to autoimmune Hashimoto’s disease for hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease for hyperthyroidism.

• The perfect Thyroid Detox Diet

The 21 day cleansing diet will help you eliminate the problematic foods, increases your intake of nutrient-dense foods and begins the process of detoxification and healing of your body. The aim of the diet is to simplify your digestive process to remove toxins and to avoid allergenic foods, so that your thyroid glands can restore its health.

• Botanical remedies for thyroid

Herbs and botanical remedies are a huge part of ayurveda. Dr.Akil gives initial ideas about his recommendations for certain herbs such as Ashwagandha and Guggulu, that are beneficial for thyroid issues. 

How Ayurveda and Thyroid are linked together

The thyroid gland regulates the temperature, metabolism, and cellular activities of our body. It affects every single cell in your body. The optimal functioning of Thyroid is critical for a healthy life. Someone who had their thyroid gland removed would need to take a daily dose of thyroid for the rest of their life.

Ayurveda provides a holistic understanding of cause of thyroid disorders, and gives us a natural and common sense approach to create balance and get long term relief. That combined with the insights of modern medicine provides a tremendous amount of support.

Through the combination of Ayurveda and modern integrative medicine that you’ll learn in this course, you’ll finally find a path to address to the thyroid disorders through natural methods of nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle practices.

Meet the author of your Course – Dr.Akil Palanisamy

Dr.Akil Palanisamy is a Harvard-trained internal medicine specialist and also an Ayurvedic practitioner. Dr.Akil practices Ayurveda at the Institute for Health and Healing in San Fransisco.

He has worked with thousands of patients to help them recover from the chronic diseases using dietary changes and daily nutritional supplements. He blends western medicine practices with Ayurveda practices to give the user a powerful yet safe result

People around the world love him for his compassion, insight, holistic approach and in-depth knowledge he brings to his work, successfully treating a wide variety of diseases including depression, anxiety, autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalance, digestive disorders and stress-related illness.

How Dr. Akil Equips you to prevent or address the underlying causes of thyroid diseases?

Through the provided course you will learn – 

A comprehensive and natural approach to understand and resolve the causes of the dangerous and exhausting conditions.

The most common root cause and symptoms of thyroid diseases that are usually overlooked.

How to approach those conditions from an ayurvedic perspective and note the difference between Vata, Pitta, and Kapha subtypes and how each of them has an influence on thyroid conditions.

Which hormone levels you should get tested to get a complete and accurate picture of your thyroid health.

How to systematically test for food intolerance that cause systematic inflammation and diseases.