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Ayurvedic approach for hypothyroidism (TSH level above 10) for a female 24Y
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1 year ago
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Ayurvedic approach for hypothyroidism (TSH level above 10) for a female 24Y - #21695

RIFATH ANJUM
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Obese and weighing 90kgs and above since the last 10 years. Hair thinning, face swelling, are amongst the worst of the symptoms other than not able to lose weight. I got diagnosed 4 months back and on a supplement for the elevated levels. But I feel there should be a natural approach via diet and lifestyle change or something ayurvedic finding in this regard. Please help me with this.

Age: 24
Chronic illnesses: Hypothyroidism
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Dr. Nisha Bisht
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

Here’s a comprehensive natural + Ayurvedic plan to support weight loss, hormonal balance, and reduce symptoms:


1. Ayurvedic Understanding

From an Ayurvedic perspective, this pattern suggests an imbalance in Kapha and Meda dhatu (fat metabolism), possibly with Ama (toxins) accumulation and sluggish Agni (digestion/metabolism).

Diet Plan-

Morning -Lukewarm water with 1 tsp of Triphala powder or 10 soaked fenugreek seeds.

OR Juice of 1/2 lemon + pinch of black pepper + pinch of dry ginger in warm water.

Diet should consist- High-protein & low-carb diet,millet, red rice,Roasted chana or foxnuts (makhana) or green tea with cinnamon.

Herbal tea like cinnamon or ginger tea (avoid dairy tea).

Amla juice or soaked almonds (4–5), or a fruit like apple/papaya. Add buttermilk with roasted cumin if digestion is sluggish. Dinner (7–8 pm):Soups, sautéed veggies, or millet dosa with chutney. Keep dinner light and avoid wheat, rice, and sugar.

Avoid: Dairy, sugar, fried food, wheat, white rice, maida, processed snacks, and cold drinks.

Lifestyle Recommendations

Sleep: Go to bed by 10 pm. Deep sleep helps hormonal reset.

Movement: 30–45 min brisk walk or yoga daily. Kapalbhati, Surya Namaskar, and Ustrasana help metabolism. #Ayurvedic Herbs -

Triphala tabs- at night with warm warm water(detox, digestion) Kanchanar guggul-2-0-2 Chandraprabha vati- 2-0-2 Punarnavadi kwath 20ml twice with watm water.

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Need to consult ayurvedic doctor in person for necessary investigations and treatment

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Kanchanar guggulu 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water

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Dr. Suraj Amber
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Hi, You are suffering from hypothyroidism at very early age, there must be some digestive issues also. You neet proper treatment plan after Detailed history taking and at list 5 to 6 month treatment with Panchakarma procedure, we have to work on diet and lifestyle correction for best results Till then please continue your thyroid medication as per doctors advice

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Dr. Kirankumari Rathod
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
1 year ago
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Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida fried food, bekary food, potato, more intake of tea or coffee Do yoga regularly Start with simple Surya namaskar 5 cycle daily and gradually increase the number of Surya namaskar Do walking regularly atleast 5000 steps daily Do pranayama daily Do kapalbhati daily Have more water, leafy green Veggies, sprout, more salad Take tab Kanchanara guggulu 1tid after food Varunadi kashaya 15 ml bd before food Tab shivagutika 1 bd after food If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Virechana karna or niruha basti

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Dr. Keerthana PV
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

What about your Appetite,Sleep, Bowels and sleep,and please mention if you are having other physical issues associated with this like tiredness,etc.

You can have 1.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Varanadi kwatham tablet 2-0-2 after food 3.Kanchanara guggulu 1-0-1after food 4.Avipathy churnam 1tsp at bedtime with hot water

Your body need continues detoxification for that you can consult an Ayurveda physician nearby and do Virechana (purgation) / Vasthi(medicated enema)

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Dr. Atul Painuli
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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You should go ayurvedic med …I have treated many of thyroid pt successfully please follow instructions

Dhania powder=100gm Mulethi powder=100gm Baheda powder=50gm

Mix all in a jar and take 2 TSP at night and soak it with 200 ml of water at night time strain and Luke worm it at morning and drink once at morning

Divya thyrogrit tab==2-2 tab before meal twice daily

SARASWATARIST==4 TSP with same amount of water at bed time… Follow it at 2 months

Then investigate TSH…

SKIP CHATNI/ACHAR/VINEGAR /CAMPA/ICE CREAMS

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Divya Thyrogrit 2-0-2 Aarogyavardhini 1-0-0 Kanchanar guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Do pranayam and daily physical activity for atleast 30 mins

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Dr. Trupti
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago

Hi, Take tablet on time before 45 to 60min before meal Regular exercise Add iodised salt Add boiled eggs,oats ,multigrain chilas, Fruits like apple papaya Vegetable soup Herbal tea Almonds Rest Yoga exercise Stay hydrated Avoid fast food sugar containing product

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Dr. Vineet Tiwari
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Take care of your diet avoid processed food dairy products sugar meda starch oil nonveg food and take fruits vegetables and salads lemon juice regularly Regular exercise yoga Arogyawardhini wati Triphla powder Trikatu powder Triphla gugulu Medohar gugulu

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Dr. Yogendra Prakash
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Syp. Punarnava asav 10-0-10ml Tab. Gokshuradi guggul 1-0-1 Tab. Triphala guggul 2-0-2 Tab. Panchatilkta ghrita guggul 2-0-2

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Dr. Arun Desai
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

Hello RIFATH ANJUM

HYPOTHYROIDISM AND IT’S COMPLICATIONS

Hypothyroidism and its Symptoms can be Wonderfully Managed through Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Medicines+ Proper Diet+ Yoga + Physical Exersise+ Dhyan + Meditation

• AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

* Tab.Gyatrin ( Arya Aushdhis ) 1 -0- 1 After Food * Tab.Medohar Guggulu (Baidyanath ) 1 -o-1 After Food * Varanadi Kashaym (Kottakal ) 15 ml twice a Day After Food * Panchakarma Detoxification in Extreme Cases

• DIET :-

* TO TAKE :- Prefer Alkaline Cooked Steamed Light for Digestion All Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Luke Warm Water to Drink ,Milk , Fresh Butter Milk ,Cow Ghee Rest Good Sleep Lifestyle Physical Activities Dhyan Meditation Surya Namaskar

* TO AVOID - Acidic Restrict Heavy for digestion Excessive Acidic Salty Sour Spicy Fried Oily Junk food Food Bakery Foods Wheat Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style etc

• YOGA - Anulom Vilom Ujjayu Bhasrika Bhramari Surya Namaskar

• EXERCISES - Walking Jogging Aerobics Gymnastics Zumba etc

• ANTISTRESS REGIME Dhyan Meditation etc

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

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Dr. Narasareddy
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
1 year ago
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Vamana Followed by shamana drugs

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Dr. Srinivasa Debata
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Do regular Yoga and Pranayam and Meditation

Avoid junk food, cold drinks ,spicy food Tab Thyrocalm 1tab twice daily before food Brahmi Vati 1tab od at evening

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Dr. Vidhya S Anand
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Hi,first you have to manage your weight with proper exercises,balanced diet and good sleep. Avoid all spicy junk foods ,limit non veg red meats, reduce the sugar intake in food and drinks You can use ragi in your diet Small meals ,at frequent times Varanadi kashayam +Punarnavadi kashayam 15 ml each , dilute with 45ml water and taken twice daily before food Kanchanaraguggulu 1-0-1before food Chandraprabhavati one tab twice daily after food Thyrovit tab 1-1-1after food , Hinguvachadi tab 1tab thrice daily after food Exercises whole body workout start with warmups ,pranayama suryanamaskara will help, pavanamuktasana sethubandasana follow these yogas Use coriander water daily for consumption

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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1. Thryocon 1-0-1 before food 2. Kanchanar guggulu 1-0-1 after food 3. Hamsapadadi kashyam 15ml -0-15ml +45ml water after food

Continue this medication for 45 days and repeat your thryoid profile

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Dr. Manjula
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Indeed, hypothyroidism with a TSH level above 10 indicates a sluggish thyroid function, contributing to symptoms like weight gain, hair thinning, and swelling. Ayurveda focuses on the root cause, balancing the doshas, notably Kapha and Vata, often aggravated in such conditions. Addressing Agni (digestive fire) is essential.

Begin with your diet. Favor easily digestible, warm, and light foods. Include grains such as barley and quinoa; they help manage Kapha. Vegetables like carrots, beets, and spinach provide essential nutrients. Avoid raw foods, heavy dairy, icy drinks, and processed sugar – these weigh down the Agni. Introduce spices such as turmeric, ginger, and black pepper to kindle digestive fire. Reduce goitrogenic foods like soy; they interfere with thyroid function.

Consider daily abhyanga (warm oil massage) using sesame oil. It enhances circulation, which is sluggish in hypothyroidism, and aids relaxation. Follow with a warm shower to soothe Vata. Aim for regular Panchakarma therapy or cleansing treatments under guidance as it detoxifies and balances doshas.

Yoga, with a focus on stimulating poses like matsyasana (fish pose) and sarvangasana (shoulder stand), can support thyroid function. Practice Pranayama daily, specifically Ujjayi breath, to improve metabolism.

Remember, consistency is key with lifestyle changes. Incorporate moderate exercises such as brisk walking to support weight management. Stress reduction is vital; engage in activities that promote mental peace, perhaps meditation or gardening.

It’s important to keep monitoring your thyroid levels with your doctor while integrating these changes. Some Ayurvedic herbs like Ashwagandha may be beneficial. It is wise to consult your practitioner for personalized herbal recommendations.

This holistic approach ensures that you’re supporting not just your thyroid but overall well-being, harmonizing body and mind. Give time for changes to take effect; the body needs a period of healing and adjustment.

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