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As we are moving towards more advanced and high tech lifestyle we have also getting started many health related problems, Thyroid is one of them. Reasons are simple more dependence on machines for every work, use of chemicals in most of the food items, increase in work stress and continuous destruction of natural resources. To cure these health issues we have to focus on physical fitness, use of organic diet and work and personal life balance. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How Yoga Can Help in Curing Thyroid?


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HOW YOGA HELPS IN CURING THYROID DEFECTS?
  • Hypothyroidism is medical speak for a low
    functioning thyroid, the tiny butterfly-shaped
    gland at the base of your neck. This rather
    common condition affects around 10 percent of
    women over 40 and unfortunately, once you reach
    menopause. Depending on the severity of the
    problem, your doctor will probably prescribe a
    daily thyroid hormone replacement pill. However,
    before you resign yourself to a lifetime of pill
    swallowing, I think a little research is in order
    to determine the cause of your sluggish thyroid. 

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FIRST, PYCHOLOGY
  • Think of this gland as the metabolism manager.
    When it does its job, we have good energy,
    adequate warmth, and normal bowel function when
    it malfunctions, we feel sluggish, cold, and
    constipated.
  • To understand why hypothyroidism causes so many
    different problems, its important to understand
    what the thyroid does. Think of this gland as the
    metabolism manager. When it does its job, we
    have good energy, adequate warmth, and normal
    bowel function when it malfunctions, we feel
    sluggish, cold, and constipated. When it speeds
    up too fasta condition called hyperthyroidismwe
    feel restless, overheated, and prone to diarrhea.
  • But the thyroid does more than regulate energy,
    temperature, and digestion. It basically affects
    every function in the body. A healthy thyroid
    improves your skin, hair, muscles, bones, joints,
    nerves, heart, mood, and sexual function. So,
    yes, you can blame your weight gain, muscle and
    joint pains, and depression on your sluggish
    thyroid. Hypothyroidism has also been linked to
    nerve entrapment (such as carpal tunnel
    syndrome), menstrual irregularities, high
    cholesterol, and heart disease. It can even cause
    swelling in the face, ankles, and neck.

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HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?
  • In a healthy body, the thyroid makes Thyroxine
    (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) in response to the
    pituitary glands thyroid stimulating hormone, or
    TSH. Some of the T4 is then converted into the
    more active T3 hormone, and together they
    regulate metabolism throughout the body. Any
    interference with even one of these processes can
    cause symptoms of hypothyroidism. Here are some
    common possibilities
  • Mineral Deficiencies An adequate supply of
    iodine and selenium is essential to thyroid
    hormone production.
  • Hormones Studies suggest that any disruption in
    the balance between estrogen and progesterone
    impedes normal thyroid hormone production or its
    utilization.
  • Stress Cortisol and adrenaline, two hormones
    made by the adrenal glands, rise excessively with
    unrelenting stress, blocking TSH production in
    the pituitary and impeding the bodys ability to
    convert T4 to the more active T3.
  • Autoimmune Disease A fairly common cause of
    hypothyroid problems is thyroiditis, a condition
    in which the immune system attacks and damages
    the thyroid gland, creating inflammation and
    scarring.
  • Environmental Toxins and Drugs Pesticides,
    exposure to radiation, fluoride, and even
    cigarette smoke contribute to thyroid problems.

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WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?
  • Alternatives do exist. Plenty of people have
    successfully decreased their medicationand many
    have gone off completelyby making dietary and
    lifestyle changes.
  • Heres how to get started 
  • Get your iodine and selenium levels checked.
  • Make sure you eat well.
  • Manage your stress level
  • Practice specific yoga poses.

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Here are a few yoga asanas which can help in
effectively. These yoga poses can help in
strengthening muscles and also reducing effects
of hypothyroidism. Viparita Karani (Inverted
Pose) This pose is also known as the legs up
the wall pose. It is helpful for various ailments
including hypothyroidism. It increases blood flow
to the thyroid gland and regulates thyroid
function. Besides, this pose has a rejuvenating
effect on the mind. It also helps in relieving
stress, curing insomnia and fighting anxiety.
Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) Sarvangasana or
shoulder stand helps in maintaining the governing
system of the body - the endocrine system. It
exerts pressure on the thyroid gland. Thyroid
gland receives the largest supply of blood.
Sarvangasana helps in improving blood circulation
and squeezing stagnant secretion. It releases
blood into the neck and helps nourish the thyroid
and reversing hypothyroidism.
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Ustrasana (Camel Pose) This pose too can
stimulate the thyroid gland by stretching the
neck and increasing blood circulation in the
gland. Practicing this yoga pose for thyroid can
also help in relieving issues of the spine. It
also helps in bringing relief to people suffering
from asthma. However, this pose should be avoided
I case you have hernia or ulcers. People with
arthritis, vertigo and abdominal injuries should
avoid doing the camel pose.
Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) Setu bandhasana
or the bridge pose is an effective yoga for
thyroid, especially hypothyroidism. It stretches
the neck and improves blood circulation in the
thyroid gland. The pose is also effective for
treating asthma, reducing headaches and
strengthening muscles. People in the final stage
of their pregnancy should avoid doing the bridge
pose.
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Halasana(Plough Pose) This pose helps in
stretching of the neck and stimulates the thyroid
glands. However, this pose must not be performed
by people with hyperthyroidism as it facilitates
secretion of thyroid hormones. This pose also
helps in strengthening abdominal muscles and back
muscles along with relaxing the autonomous
nervous systems.
Matsyasana (Fish Pose) Matsyasana or fish
pose makes your back arch in a way that it
increased blood circulation in the thyroid gland.
This pose stretches the neck and throat and
stimulates the thyroid gland. It relieves a lot
of tension in the area. The pose is done by
inverting the head. This encourages blood flow to
the thyroid gland and is thus good for people
suffering from hypothyroidism. This pose also
helps in maintaining health of abdominal muscles
and the spinal column.
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Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) This yoga pose for
thyroid massages the thyroid gland and compels it
to produce the required amount of thyroid hormone
for controlling metabolism. It is thus an
effective pose for treating with hypothyroidism.
This pose helps in strengthening of back,
reducing stress and relieving menstrual pain.
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) This pose is a part
of the very beneficial surya namaskar. This pose
stretches the neck and throat region, thereby
increasing thyroid functioning. It is helpful for
people suffering from hypothyroidism. People with
back pain or neck pain should also do
Bhujangasana as it helps in strengthening and
toning of muscles. Avoid this pose in case you
have recently undergone an abdominal surgery or
have hernia or ulcers.
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