How to naturally support hyperthyroidism and reduce high calcium levels in a 46-year-old? - #53762
My relative, who is 46 years old, has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and also has high calcium levels (hypercalcemia). She is currently taking thyroid medication but would like to know how she can naturally support the reversal of her hyperthyroidism and also reduce the excess calcium in her body through natural or holistic methods, alongside her current treatmen
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Hyperthyroidism with high calcium needs a careful, supportive approach. Natural methods can help balance the system, but current thyroid medication should be continued. Focus on calming excess metabolism and heat. Diet: Avoid excess spicy, fried, caffeine, and processed foods Reduce very high-calcium foods (excess supplements, fortified foods) Prefer cooling, light meals – vegetables, whole grains, fruits Hydration is important to help manage calcium levels. At home: Coriander seed water (soaked overnight) in morning Amla (Indian gooseberry) in diet or as juice helps cooling and metabolism balance Stress control is very important (yoga, breathing practices), as thyroid is stress-sensitive. Praval Pishti – 125 mg twice daily Sutshekhar Ras – 1 tablet twice daily after food Giloy satva – 500 mg twice daily These help in reducing excess heat, supporting metabolism balance, and calming the system. Regular monitoring of thyroid levels and calcium is essential. Adjust treatment based on reports. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)
Your relative has Hyperthyroidism along with hypercalcemia. From an ayurvedic perspective, this can be correlated to Bhasmaka Roga: Excessively active metabolism (Tikshna Agni) Increased Pitta Gradual tissue depletion (including Asthi dhatu) Treatment Approach (Based on Bhasmaka Roga) 1. Agni Management (Not Suppression, but Balancing) Guduchi Churna Dose:1/2 tsp Anupana: Warm water Sevana kala: Before food This helps stabilize overactive metabolism without increasing heat. 2. Pitta Shamana (Cooling & Stabilizing) Amalaki Churna- 1tsp / 1 fresh Amla daily Coriander seed water (daily morning)- 1tsp Coriander seeds soaked in 1 glass water over night These help reduce internal heat and support thyroid balance. 3. Dhatu Protection (Prevent Further Depletion) Small quantity of ghee in diet- 1-2 tsp Light but nourishing food This helps protect tissues from excessive metabolic breakdown. 4. Addressing High Calcium (Asthi Involvement) Ensure proper hydration Avoid unnecessary calcium supplementation Monitor Vitamin D and PTH levels Focus is on proper metabolism and regulation, not forceful elimination. Lifestyle Guidelines: Avoid excessive heat, exertion, and stress Maintain regular meals and sleep Practice mild pranayama (cooling breathing) Important Note Continue prescribed thyroid medication This approach is supportive and balancing, not a replacement Key Understanding In Bhasmaka Roga: Body is “over-burning” nutrients Treatment focuses on calming metabolism, reducing heat, and preserving tissues With consistent care, gradual stabilization is possible.
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