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Swastika gautam

I am suffering from thyroid at the age of 12 now I am 17 year old weight 80 I start exercise at age 15 but no results I get I eat medicine also what I have to do please suggest me any ayurveda things that help me to over come from this

Age: 17
Chronic illnesses: Thyroid
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Namaste Thyroid issue having at this young age, especially when it began around puberty, is indicating an early disturbance of hormonal imbalance along with metabolic regulation In Ayurveda, it is due to week digestive fire and Kapha and vata imbalance which are affecting the hormonal activity and body weight You you are mentioned that even after taking medicines and doing physical exercises, you’re not finding any visible results which are strongly suggesting that underlying metabolic pathways are still blocked and not functioning properly. In such cases, just treating the thyroid externally with medication won’t be of helpful. Here in Ayurveda, we do not treat symptomatically as they do in modern science We just go deeply, find the root cause and treat In your case, the ama that is toxic waste due to undigested food needs to be cleared , imbalance, Doshas to be corrected, need to strengthen digestive and tissue level metabolism, and had to reset the body’s natural intelligence to regulate weight and hormones So along with internal medicines, you had to concentrate on diet changes, and some of lifestyle modification, Start your day with a glass of warm water containing a pinch of dry ginger and black pepper powder This helps clear accumulated kapha and stimulates sluggish Agni Avoid sleeping late at night Make sure your bowels are clear every morning If not drink, warm water with lemon at morning or you can take Triphala churna-1 teaspoon with warm water at bedtime Your meal should be light, warm, and freshly cooked Strictly avoid curd cold drinks, refined Flour , white sugar, bakery items, and fried food Include millets, rice, moongdal green leafy vegetables Use spices like cumin, turmeric, coriander, and ajwain in daily cooking Can take one spoon of cow ghee daily Avoid snacking frequently and allow at least four hours between meals Chew food slowly and avoid distractions while eating Eat dinner before 7 PM Meanwhile, you can start on Kanchanar guggulu- Punarnava mandoora- One tablet each twice daily after food with warm water Do regular walking yoga or Surya Namaskar for 20 to 30 minutes daily, Weight management in thyroid case is a slow process. The body needs time to respond once the metabolic fire is reawakened Don’t focus on scale Focus on improving energy levels, sleep, quality, clarity of digestion, and devotional stability This science indicates that your body is returning to balance If possible, go for a Panchkarma therapy If you follow regularly in a disciplined way, then definitely you’re going to see the positive result

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Ok. Avoid bakery product, carbonated drinks completely. Avoid maida, wheat flour. Instead start jowar Bajara flour, barley, oats in regular diet. Exercise including brisk walking, cycling for more than 45 mins. Tab. Medohar guggul 2-2-2 Tab Triphala guggulu 2-0-2 Tab. Aarogyavardhini 2-0-2 All tablets after meal

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I am sorry to hear your problem But don`t worry it will be cleared We will overcome this problem There is solution in diet and ayurveda.

First of all you have to undergo Panchakarma therapy it is a therapy which uses

Deepana and pachana to digest your food and ignites you appetite Later Snehana and swedana to remove all your skin impurities

Later Vaman and virechana to remove all your body impurities This panchakarma will be done at any good ayurvedic centre.

After panchakarma you will feel rejuvenation

Now we will start medication

Kanchanar guggulu two times a day after meals Chandraprabha vati two times a day after meals Triphala churna half spoon with warm water after meals

Now diet Avoid oily , spicy , cold foods Eat high fiber diet Eat vegetable , fruits and salads

Regular exercises Brisk walking Yoga and meditation will also help

ALL THE BEST

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Avoid oily, packed and processed food. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Arogyavardhini 2-0-2 Tab.Guduchi 2-0-2 2

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Thyroid can be controlled by panchakarma treatment and diet Avoid sugar and sugar processed food, maida, fried food, bekary food,cold beverages Start doing yoga start with simple Surya namaskar 5 cycle daily and gradually increase the number of Surya namaskar Do walking regularly atleast after every meal walk Do pranayama atleast 15 mins daily Take more water, leafy green Veggies, sprout Take tab Kanchanara guggulu 1tid after food Varunadi kashaya 15 ml bd before food Tab chitrakadi vati 1tid before food If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Virechana karna or vamana karma these treatments will help to increase the metabolic rate and help to eliminate the toxins from the body thereby increase the proper absorption of medicine and even helps in reducing the weight

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Thyroid at very young age but yes it can be managed if you take proper medicine, diet modification and life style management

Start with taking Kanchanar guggulu - 2 tabs twice a day after food Triphala churna - 1/2 tsp with warm water before bed Ashwagandha capsule - 1 capsule in morning empty stomach with warm water or milk Punarnava mandura - 2 tab twice a day after food with water

Dietary modification AVOID - maida, refined sugar, fried oily food Don’t eat CURD at night , heavy milk made sweets Avoid Cauliflower cabbage broccoli soy etc that will worsen your thyroid

Daily walk for 45 minutes after dinner Yogas to follow Suryanamskar Sarvangasana Ujjayi pranayam Bhramari and anulom vilom

Daily routine Instill Anutaila 2 drops daily in both the nostrils empty stomach Sunlight bath daily 15-20 minutes early morning

Thyroid detox drink Morning - overnight soak methi seeds+ warm water + 1tsp lemon juice and a pinch of cinnamon powder daily take in morning

Evening you can take ginger+ tulsi+ black pepper+ cinnamon tea

Proper sleep 8-9 hours at night

Follow this for 3 months and then again check for thyroid profile you will see better results

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Take tablet Thyrogrit 1-1-1 after food with water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-0 after food with water Soak coriander seeds overnight in a glass of water, morning seive and drink empty stomach Do ujjaini pranayam, daily 5 minutes Be physically active, can do brisk walking atleast 30 mins daily

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Hello Swastika Gautam

• U would have Mentioned Present TSH level ? Thyroxine dosage u r taking? Anti TPO Antibody test ? Any Family History of Hypothyroidism

• Ur Just 17 Weight 80 looks Primary Hypothyroidism or Autoimmune in Nature

• U have Early Age Hypothyroidism which have Hormonal Metabolic Autoimmune and have Multi system manifestation symptoms

• Right From Now U can Maintain Ur Thyroid & Overall as U have Long Life Ahead.U Must Be Healthy throughout Life.

• FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM ONLY MEDICINE IS NOT ENOUGH

• I have Seen BEST PROMISING RESULTS IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE by Combining Following Holistic Approach

" Ayurvedic Medicine+ Thyroid and Metabolic Diet + Yoga + Exercise+ Lifestyle Modifications+ Stress Management+ Ayurvedic Panchakarma+ Thyroxine ( If Required) "

• AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

* Thyrogrit ( Patanjali Pharma) 2 -0- 2 After Food * Tab.Kanchanaar Guggulu (Baidyanath ) 2 -0-2 After Food * Tab.Aarogyavardhini Ras ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * Varanadi Kashaym + Hamsapadi Kashaym (Kottakal ) 15 ml + 15 ml twice a Day After Food * PANCHAKARMA

* Panchakarma All 5 Procedures Detoxification in Extreme Cases as Per Dosha Imablance

• DIET :-

* Breakfast 8 am - Oats Ragi Rava Items * Lunch 11 am - Multigrain Roti + Seasonal Sabji + Moong Dal + Brown Rice + Butter Milk + Salads + Leafy Vegetables * Intermittent Fasting - 8 to 10 Hours * Dinner 8 pm - Same as Lunch But Half in Quantity

* 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 Non veg Bakery Foods Wheat Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style

• YOGA - Anulom Vilom Ujjayu Bhasrika Bhramari Surya Namaskar

• EXERCISES - Walking Jogging Aerobics Gymnastics Zumba etc

• ANTISTRESS REGIME Dhyan Meditation etc

• TEST DURATION T3 T4 TSH Every 6 Monthly Once.

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

If you have any questions u can ask me .I will answer all to level of your satisfaction.U have text option here.

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When dealing with thyroid issues, especially since they began .young, integrated care is very important. It sounds like you’re finding challenges in managing weight despite exercising, and it’s essential to consider factors like metabolism, nutrition, and hormone balance. In Ayurveda, we often look into the concept of doshas, and how they interact with agni, or digestive fire, to see underlying imbalanc.

For thyroid concerns, especially if related to a kapha imbalance, boosting your agni may be beneficial. Consider starting your day with a glass of warm water with a teaspoon of ginger and a dash of lemon. This can help kickstart digestion for the day. Dry ginger powder mixed with honey is another home remedy that can help balance kapha. Consume it 30 minutes before meals, but be sure not to exceed it if it’s making you uncomfortable in anyway.

Your diet plays a significant role. Aim to include more light, warm, and stimulating foods. Spices such as turmeric, black pepper, cumin, and coriander can be incorporated into your meals for their metabolism-boosting properties. Avoid cold food and drinks, excessive dairy, and sweet or heavy foods.

As for physical activities, although exercise is good, ensure you’re engaging in more vigorous routines like regular brisk walking or Yoga-Asanas highly beneficial for thyroid health, such a Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and Matsyasana (fish pose).

While herbs like Ashwagandha is traditionally used to support thyroid function, it’s crucial to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner familiar with your specific condition before taking any herbal supplements, to avoid wrong combinations or dosages with medication you might already be consuming.

Finally, regular lifestyle routines, like getting proper sleep, keeping stress levels managed through meditation, or even prayanama, can be very effective.

But remember, never abruptly stop or reduce any medication without consulting your healthcare provider. Consider consulting with an Ayurvedic doctor as well to develop a plan tailored specifically for you.

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