Hypothyroidism and Ayurveda

Hypothyroidism is the condition in which the Thyroid Gland is less active and needs to be stimulated

There are many cause of Hypothyroidism but primary cause is Iodine deficiency.

(In India Iodized Salt is compulsory – But In past few years why hypothyroidism increased?)

 Thyroid disorders are not new for AYURVEDA. In CHARAK SAMHITA, SUSHRUT SAMHITA, MADAV NIDAN-This all are Ayurveda literatures has detail description of about thyroid disorder and its treatment.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

 Main symptoms of Hypothyroidism are mentioned below:

• Obesity-Weight Gain-without any known reason
• Anorexia
• Decrease in metabolism
• High levels of lethargy- slowing of mental and physical activity
• Coldness in the hands and/or feet- sensitivity to cold
• Frequent constipation
• Frequent headaches
• Dry skin - dryness of the skin
• Anemia
• Disordered menstrual function (in Female)

Ayurvedic View

In Hypothyroidism metabolic rate become slow,  which is similar to Ayurvedic Dhatvagnimandhya-lower digestive fire at cellular level-and Ayurveda medicines helps to increase the digestive fire at its cellular level to restore proper metabolism.

Diet and Lifestyle Advice

Increase intake of Old Rice, Barley, Bengal gram, Moong dal and cucumber.

Coconut oil and Til Oil helps to improving body metabolism.

Avoid heavy and sour foods and cabbage, mustard-greens, cauliflower, maize, sweet potatoes, and spinach.

Some useful Herbs

Kanchnar-Bauhinia variegata

Guggulu-Commiphora wightii

Jatamansi-Nardostachys jatamansi

Shilajit

Gokshur-Tribulus terrestris

Punarnava-Boerhavia diffusa

Trifala.

Yoga & Pranayam For Hypothyroidism

Regular Yoga & Pranayam practice helps to stimulate thyroid and pituitary gland. Yoga and Pranayam promote blood flow to certain regions of the body and the increased blood flow helps the organ to improve their functions.

 Recommended YOGA poses for hypothyroidism

Sarvangasana

Surya Namskara (Sun Salutation Pose)

Paschimottasana

Uttanpadasana

Matsyasana

Halasan

Pranayama For Hypothyroidism

Ujjayi Pranayama – Best Pranayam for thyroid gland

Kapalabhati

Anulom Vilom

Note: These Pranayama and Yoga is not a Treatment, it is a part of treatment.

This article is intended only for information. It is not a substitute to the standard medical diagnisis, personalized Ayurvedic treatment or qualifies Ayurvedic Physician. For specific treatment, always consult with a qualified Ayurvedic Physician.

AYURVEDIC SOLUTION Of Low Libido

The desire for pleasure and satisfaction is called libido.
Low libido or lack of sex drive is the most common sexual dysfunction. Lack of libido or low libido is most common in women but quite rare in men.
According to Ayurveda, libido is low when there is a weakness or debility in the male or female reproductive tissue. In addition, low sexual drive can be due to stress, health problems and even anxiety or emotional problems. It may affect one’s relationships or marriage but sometimes it is a healthy response by the body to shut off excess loss of health giving vital fluid.
Men with low sex drive can achieve erections but have very less desire for sex. But men with erectile dysfunction usually have a normal sex drive.
Sexual power is lacking in low libido and in the Ayurveda approach, there are several ways to increase libido for both men and women.

Low libido in woman

The cases of low libido in women are constantly on the rise these days mainly due to the changing living conditions like long working hours, inadequate diet, lack of sleep etc. Women have a very busy lifestyle, they have to look after the kids, her husband, cook food and then go and work in office. After coming back from office she cannot relax like men because she is responsible for the home chores as well. Such a hectic schedule can make anyone tired as a result of which she does not feel the desire or urge to have sex which is quite understandable.

Causes of Low Libido (According to Ayurveda)

• alcoholism
• Compulsive sex with a person who is not liked by the partner.
• Anxiety, stress, anger, depression
• Diseases like Anaemia, Obesity, diabetes , hypothyroidism
• Destruction caused to semen by consumption of spicy, salty and hot food.
• Overindulgence in sexual activities leading to low quantity of semen.
• By controlling sexual urges for longer duration leading to obstruction of semen (Veeryaavrodha) which in turn results in low libido.
• Impotence by birth
• If Vajikara dravyas (herbal preparations to increase libido) are not consumed by such persons regularly, it may lead to CLIBYA (impotence).

 Herbal Remedies for Increasing Libido

• Shilajit (asphaltum, mineral pitch)
• Safed musli (curculigo orchioides)
• Akarakara (Spanish pellitory, anacylus pyrethrum)
  Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)
• Kapikacchu

This all medicine useful in loss of erection, premature ejaculation and impotence. This medicine also increases quantity of sperm and gives potency to perform sexual act with many women. Increases the duration of hard erection, Increases libido, volume of semen, reduces stress, increases body and sexual energy levels, induces sleep, Increases sperm count, sperm motility. Initiates spermatogenesis.

Remedies just for men

Strengthening drink (Just for men with low sex drive, this drink is simply effective.)
You need: 1 teaspoon of ashwagandha, ½ teaspoon vidari and warm milk; Warm milk over a stove and add all the herbal powder. Drink it at night before bedtime.
Massage therapy with herbalized oils
gently massage the penis with bala oil or shatavari ghee.

Remedy just for women

Herbal drink (This similar herbal formula drink is simply effective for women only.)
You need: 1 teaspoon of shatavari, ½ teaspoon vidari, warm milk; Mix the herbal powders and add to warm milk. Drink herbal milk at night before going to bed.

Tips:

(small things are big things)

Low Libido is easily overcome by simple change in daily routine, suggested by ayurveda.

1. Sleep: Sleep at least 7 to 8 hours daily.
2. Exercise: Exercise improved blood flow throughout the body and improving your sex life as well.
3. Meditation: Stress is a major factor in low libido, and meditation helps you to get relief from stress and anxiety. Daily practice simple breathing exercise (Pranayama) and yoga; it will really help you.
4. Withdrawing from alcohol and drug addiction.
5. Reducing body weight.
6. Correcting anaemia.
7. Reducing stress levels with relaxation techniques.
8. Support from spouse or partner.
9. Ayurveda treatment for low sex drive

So these were some of the changes you can adopt in your lifestyle if you want an improved sex life and an overall improved health condition.








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Padmasana - The Lotus Pose

"Padma" means "lotus" in Sanskrit. "Padmasana" means sitting in the "Lotus Posture".

This posture is called Padmasana because the arrangement of the hands and feet resemble a lotus when seen from a distance. The two feet placed upon the opposite thigh resemble the leaves while the two hands placed one over the other resembles the lotus in full bloom.

Sequence:

1. Sit erect.
2. Stretch out your legs in front of you and keep the heels together.
3. Hold the right ankle with the right hand and the right big toe with the left hand. Bending the right knee outwards, pull round the right foot towards your left groin line. Set the foot firmly at the root ofthe left upper thigh. The heel should lightly press the left side of the lower abdomen. The foot must lie fully stretched over the left thigh with its sole turned upwards. Keep the right knee pressing the floor.
4. Similarly, fold the left leg and place the foot firmly at the root of the right upper thigh. The foot must lie fully stretched over the right thigh with the sole turned upwards. Keepthe left knee also pressing the floor.
5. With both legs now interlocked, keep the spine, neck and head erect.
6. Place one palm upon the other, both turned upward and cupped, and rest them on the upturned heels a little below the navel.
7. Remain in this posture in perfect ease until you begin to be uncomfortable.
8. Unlock the footlock. Stretch out your legs and return to the original sitting position.
9. Practice alternating the legs.

Caution:

• Do not sit in this posture while eating food or immediately after taking it.
• Persons having sciatica or varicose veins in the legs should attempt this posture cautiously.

Benefits:

• Sitting in Padmasana will help to reduce excess fat in the abdomen, buttocks and thighs.
• This posture strengthens the thighs and calves and provides elasticity to the hamstring muscles.
• Padmasana develops the correct carriage of the body with perfect equilibrium since the spine has to be kept straight during the practise.
• The important muscles, ligaments and tendons of the lower extremities are extended and flexed while sitting in Padmasana and relaxed when it is released.
• This posture promotes a rich supply of blood to the organs in the pelvic and the abdomino-genital regions while the flow of blood to the lower extemities is limited. Since more blood is made to circulate in the lumbar region of the spine and the abdomen, the spine and the abdominal organs are toned up.
• It firms up the coccygeal and sacral regions of the spine and the sciatic nerve. It also tones up the colon.
• It limbers up stiff knees and ankles and improves the flexibility of the hip-joints. It relieves arthritic pain in these areas.
• Minor spinal deformities are set right.
• The erect spine prevents the compression of the abdominal viscera while sitting in this posture.