How Yoga Helps 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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