Seeking Ayurvedic Help for Hypothyroidism and Related Issues - #39435

From your history, it appears your thyroid imbalance (hypothyroidism) is now under control with medication, but the body hasn’t yet regained full strength. The low energy, digestive weakness, and allergic asthma suggest deeper Agni (digestive fire) and Kapha-Vata imbalance that Ayurveda can help correct gradually.

🌿 Ayurvedic Support to Restore Health

1. For Thyroid Balance & Energy:

Kanchanar Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals.

Ashwagandha churna – ½ tsp with warm milk at bedtime for strength and hormonal balance.

Brahmi or Shankhpushpi – morning dose to enhance energy and calm the mind.

2. For Digestion:

Trikatu churna – ¼ tsp with honey after meals for 4–6 weeks to improve metabolism.

Take warm water frequently; avoid cold or refrigerated foods.

3. For Allergic Asthma:

Talisadi churna or Sitopaladi churna – ½ tsp with honey twice daily after food.

Steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus or tulsi leaves.

4. Diet & Lifestyle:

Include easily digestible, warm foods: moong dal, cooked vegetables, ghee, and turmeric.

Avoid wheat, curd, and excess sweets.

Practice gentle breathing (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari Pranayama) daily to strengthen lungs.

Continue thyroid medicine as prescribed; Ayurveda will gradually help restore balance, improve energy, and strengthen immunity alongside it.

Hello, I can completely understand how exhausting and confusing it feels when multiple health issues — thyroid imbalance, digestive discomfort, asthma, and fatigue — happen together. But don’t worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

Your condition reflects a combination of Kapha–Vata imbalance with Agnimandya (low digestive fire) and Ama (toxin accumulation) affecting the Jatharagni (main digestive fire) and Dhatwagni (tissue metabolism).

Hypothyroidism occurs due to deranged metabolism and sluggish Kapha.

Allergic asthma shows chronic Vata-Kapha disturbance in Pranavaha Srotas (respiratory channels).

Weak digestion and weight loss indicate Agni Dushti and depleted Ojas (vital energy).

Hence, the goal is not just to treat the thyroid but to revive Agni, clear Ama, strengthen immunity, and nourish the body.

✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Kanchnar Guggulu 2 tabs twice daily after food (Balances thyroid, reduces glandular swelling, improves metabolism)

2 Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tab twice daily after food. (Detoxifies liver, supports hormone metabolism)

3 Punarnavadi Mandur. 1 tab twice daily (Improves hemoglobin, reduces water retention, supports thyroid)

4 Ashwagandha Churna. 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime (Strengthens nerves, improves energy, reduces fatigue)

5 Sitopaladi Churna + Yashtimadhu Churna ½ tsp each twice daily with honey. (For allergic asthma and respiratory support)

Continue for 4 weeks, then re-evaluate with repeat thyroid function test and symptom progress.

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES

✅ Include: Warm, light, freshly cooked food. Cumin, turmeric, black pepper, dry ginger, cinnamon — to kindle metabolism. Whole grains like red rice, old wheat, jowar, or barley. Cow ghee (1 tsp daily) — balances Vata, improves thyroid function. Warm water infused with cinnamon or cumin seeds throughout the day. Fruits like papaya, pomegranate, apple, and guava.

❌ Avoid Cold, stale, heavy, or deep-fried food. Excess dairy (curd, cheese), refined sugar, and soy products. Daytime sleeping and overuse of air-conditioning. Excess stress, worry, and irregular eating habits.

✅ YOGA & LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS

👉 Asanas beneficial for thyroid & metabolism: Sarvangasana Matsyasana Bhujangasana 👉 Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari – regulate thyroid function and calm the nervous system. Kapalabhati – stimulates metabolism (if no respiratory distress).

👉 Lifestyle Sleep by 10 PM; wake before sunrise. Include a short walk after meals. Keep consistent daily routine to stabilize hormones.

You may begin feeling more energetic and lighter within 4 weeks.

Monitor TSH, T3, T4 every 2–3 months and gradually reassess the thyroxine dose under your doctor’s advice.

With sustained Ayurvedic management, digestion, breathing, and energy can significantly improve, restoring vitality and balance.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm regards, Dr. Snehal Vidhate

TAKE KACHNAR GUGULU EXCTRECT FROM 2 TDS ONLY

1.Chyawanprash 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Avipattikar Churna 1/2 tsp before meals with warm water twice daily 3.Sitopaladi Churna 1 tsp twice daily with honey 4.Kanchnar guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 5.Ashwagandha capsules 2 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals

🧴 External Therapies: - Steam inhalation with tulsi or ajwain for asthma relief - Nasya with Anu Thailam (2 drops per nostril in morning) to support Prana Vata

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Avoid cold, dry, and processed foods - Include warm, oily, spiced meals: moong dal, rice, ghee, sweet potato, sesame seeds - Sip warm water throughout the day - Practice Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari Pranayama - Sleep by 10 PM to support hormonal balance

Start with - 1. Trikatu Churna: 1 gm with warm water 15 min before breakfast and dinner. 2. Kanchanar Guggulu: 2 tablets twice daily after meals with warm water. 3. Arogyavardhini Vati: 1 tablet twice daily after meals with warm water. 4. Hamsapadiyadi Kashayam: 15 ml + 15 ml warm water twice daily (morning empty stomach and night before bed). 5. Praval Panchamrit Ras: 125 mg once daily morning with honey.

Diet Advice Warm moong dal khichdi with 1 tsp ghee, cumin, ginger. Buttermilk with rock salt and roasted cumin after lunch. Pomegranate, apple, soaked raisins. Warm water sip every 30 min. Avoid: Cold drinks, curd, banana, jackfruit. Wheat, maida, fried food. Raw salads at night.

Lifestyle advice Wake 6 AM, sip warm water with ½ tsp ginger juice. 10 min Kapalbhati + Anulom Vilom daily morning. Abhyanga with Dhanwantaram Tailam every Sunday, warm bath after. Sleep by 10 PM.

Repeat Thyroid profile test after 3 months.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

HELLO,

You have Hypothyroidism ,where your thyroid gland produces less thyroid hormone This hormone controls metabolism, digestion , weight, body temperature, and energy

When thyroid activity slows down, many systems are affected

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM= weak digestion, bloating, costipation, poor appetite RESPIRATORY SYSTEM= allergic asthma, shortness sof breath METABOLISM AND WEIGHT= weight fluctuations loss or gain ENERGY AND MOOD= fatigue, low enthusiasm, dullness AUTOIMMUNE ACTIVITY= the body’s immunity mistakenly attacks thyroid cells

In Ayurveda, hypothyroidism is mainly caused by -kapha vata imbalance -mandagni weak digestive fire leading to toxin accumulation -dushti disturbance in ras, medas, and ojas Dhatus (fluid, fats, immunity)

This means your metabolism has slowed, digestion is weak, toxins are accumulating, and the body’s natural defence and hormone producing systems are burdenend

TREATMENT GOALS -rekindle digestion, burn toxins -clear the body’s channels for better hormone and nutrient flow -pacify these doshas to regulate metabolism -rejuvinate thyroid and immunity -calm stress and axiety which aggravate thyroid imbalance

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1)KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 6 months = reduces thyroid swelling, regulates gland function, removes kapha and toxins

2) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =detoxifies liver and boost metabolism ,supports hormone conversion

3) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp twice daily with honey before meals for 2 months =impoves appetite, clears mucus, kindles digestive fire

4) SHITOPALADI + TALISADI CHURNA WITH HONEY= 1 tsp twice daily after meals for 3 months =clears phlegm, strengthens lungs, prevent breathlessness

5) CHITRAKADI VATI= 1 tab before meals for 2 months =stimulates agni, removes bloating

6) AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp In morning for 3 months =enahnces energy, digestion and thyroid nourishment

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) OIL MASSAGE= KSHEERBALA TAILA -warm oil massage whole body daily =improves circulation, calms vata, helps sleep and stress

2) STEAM THERAPY= mild steam all over body after oil massage =opens blocked channels, enhances metabolism

3) NASYA= instill 2 drops of kANCHANAR TAILA In each nostril daily mroning = regulates hormones via hypothalamus pituitary axis

4) EAR OILING with warm sesame oil 2-3 times/week =calms nervous system

YOGA ASANAS -sarvangasaa -matsyasana -bhujangasana -halasana -ustrasana

These increase blood flow to thyroid and improve its functions

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances hormones -bhramari= reduces anxiety and stabilize hormones -kapalbhati= improves metabolism -ujjayi= stimulates thyroid and calms mind

DIET -warm, light, freshly cooked meals -whole grains millet, red rice, barley -moong dal, soups, light khichdi -spices=cumin, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, ajwain -cow ghee in moderation -fruits= papaya, pomegranate, apple, guava -herbal teas =cumin fennel ginger , tulsi licorice for allergies

AVOID -cold, rawer heavy foods -refined sugar, white flour, deep fried snacks -excess dairy especially curd at night -soy, cabbage, cauliflower, radish can slow thyroid -caffeine and ice cold drinks -daytime sleeping and late night eating

HOME REMEDIES -drink warm water infused with dry ginger or cinnamon daily -take 1 tsp of flaxseed powder daily for omega 3s -1 tsptriphala powder with warm water at night for detox -add black kalonji to food-helps thyroid and allergies

LIFESTYLE -wake up early- enhances metabolism -oil massage before bath for circulation -regular meal timing- never skip breakfast -stay warm avoid exposure to cold and damp weather -positive rouitne- prayer, meditation, grounding, practices -digital detox before slep -promotes hormone balance -adequate rest- 7-8 hours of sleep nightly

Ayurveda views thyroid imbalance not as a single organ issue but as a whole body imbalance By restoring digestion, clearing toxins, balancing doshas, and calming the mind, your natural hormone rhythm revives

This journey requires patience, routine, and self care- but over time, many people see reduced medicine dependence, better energy, and emotional stability

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Hypothyroidism and accompanying challenges, such as stomach upset and allergic asthma, can be addressed with a holistic Ayurvedic approach. The key is balancing the kapha and vata doshas, which are often disrupted in such conditions, particularly in hypothyroidism. Begin by focusing on enhancing your agni, or digestive fire, which can be pivotal for overall health.

For dietary recommendations, prefer warm, cooked meals over raw or cold foods because these can aggravate vata. Food should be fresh, light yet nourishing, with an emphasis on easily digestible items like well-cooked grains and lightly spiced vegetables. Incorporating warming spices such as ginger, cumin, and turmeric can improve digestion and reduce Kapha. Avoid excessive dairy, cold drinks, and heavy, processed foods as they may disturb your digestion and contribute to kapha imbalance.

In terms of lifestyle, establish a routine that includes regular wake and sleep times as well as meal timings. Gentle yoga and pranayama exercises, particularly those focused on breathing, can help manage stress, enhance lung function and aid in balancing doshas. Practices such as Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) may be beneficial for both asthma symptoms and stress relief.

Herbally, try incorporating Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for its potential to support thyroid function and general well-being. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) may be effective in managing immune responses and relieving allergies. Please caution: always consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner before beginning any herbs to ensure they’re suitable for your personal condition and current medications.

Finally, regular Abyanga (oil massage) with warm sesame oil can provide grounding and nourishment, counteracting the dryness often seen in vata exacerbations. Remember, consistency is key with Ayurvedic practices, so engage consistently for best results, and always keep in touch with your primary healthcare professionals regarding thyroxine or any other prescribed medications.

Kanchanar guggulu Lakshmi vilasa rasa Giloy tablet Each tablet twice daily after food with warm water Tulsi panchanga juice 5 ml twice daily Drink warm water throughout the day Avoid oily fried refrigerator, food, cold drinks, processed foods