Managing Overactive Thyroid with Diabetes and High Blood Pressure - #40631

Hello Ren I completely understand your concern about your mother’s health. Managing an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) alongside diabetes and high blood pressure can indeed be challenging. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Saraswatarishta 20 ml with equal water After lunch and dinner (Calms mind, supports thyroid balance, relieves anxiety & tremor)

2 Kamdugha mukta vati 1 tablet Twice daily with honey (Balances Pitta, regulates thyroid heat & palpitations)

3 Chandraprabha Vati 2 tablets Twice daily after meals (Controls sugar, supports urinary and thyroid functions)

4 Sootshekhar Ras 1 tablet each Twice daily after meals (Balances hyperacidity, Pitta and stress-related thyroid symptoms)

5 Arjunarishta 20 ml with equal water After dinner (Supports heart health, regulates blood pressure)

6 Nisha-Amalaki Churna 1 tsp with warm water Morning empty stomach (Regulates glucose levels and boosts metabolism)

✅ DIET & LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

✅ Include

Warm, freshly cooked meals with ghee or sesame oil. Whole grains: red rice, barley, millets in moderation. Cooked vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, spinach, and drumstick. Milk, ghee, soaked almonds, and dates to strengthen tissues. Herbal teas with cardamom, fennel, and coriander to cool and calm metabolism. Use iodized salt moderately; avoid excess.

❌ Avoid

Spicy, sour, and fermented foods (pickle, vinegar, chili, mustard). Overuse of caffeine, carbonated drinks, and deep-fried foods. Excess fasting, skipping meals, or irregular eating habits. Stress, anger, and excessive late-night activity — these aggravate Vata-Pitta and worsen thyroid imbalance.

✅ LIFESTYLE ADVICE

Practice slow, mindful yoga: Shavasana, Bhramari Pranayama, Nadi Shodhana daily.

Avoid heavy physical strain; instead, focus on restorative movements and proper sleep (7–8 hours).

Daily Abhyanga (oil massage) over neck and chest helps calm the glandular axis.

Maintain regular eating and sleeping times to stabilize endocrine rhythms.

Encourage positive emotions and relaxation, as stress directly affects thyroid and blood sugar balance.

Wishing your mother a good health😊

Warm Regards, Dr. Snehal Vidhate

Don’t worry take madhumemayog gold 1tab bd, nishamalki 1tab bd, HTKOT 1tab bd, manasamithra vatakam 1tab bd enough u ll get results

1.Kanchnar guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Brahmi vati 1 tab at bedtime with water 4.Shigru capsules 1 cap twice daily with water after meals

🍵 Supportive Herbal Teas - Thyroid-balancing tea: Mix equal parts of dried Tulsi, Licorice (Yashtimadhu), and Cinnamon. Boil 1 tsp in 1 cup water. Strain and drink once daily. - Avoid green tea or caffeine-based teas, as they may worsen hyperthyroid symptoms.

🍽️ Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Favor cooling, grounding foods: moong dal, gourds, pumpkin, amla, barley - Avoid: spicy, sour, fermented foods, caffeine, excess salt - Gentle yoga, anulom-vilom, and bhramari pranayama help calm the thyroid and nervous system

Start with- 1. Kanchnar Guggulu: 2 tab twice daily after meals. 2 Praval Pishti: 125 mg twice daily after meals with water. 3 Mukta Pishti: 125 mg twice daily after meals with water. 4 Shatavari Churna: 3 gm morning with warm water. 5 Guduchi Churna: 2 gm night with warm water.

External Care Ksheerabala Taila: Apply on neck (thyroid area) → gentle massage 10 min nightly.

Diet Give only: Moong khichdi + 1 tsp ghee + lauki. Pomegranate, amla juice 20 ml diluted morning. Buttermilk with roasted jeera.

Avoid completely: Iodized salt, seafood, cabbage, cauliflower. Spicy, fried, caffeine.

Lifestyle Sheetali Pranayama 10 min morning. Avoid heat; wear cotton. Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM.

Monitoring TSH, T3, T4 every 2 months and FBS/PPBS/BP daily Weight: Weekly. Endocrinologist follow up: Every 30 days.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

Hello Ren For overactive Thyroid Your MoM can start with Divya Thyrogrit 2-0-2 after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Do pranamyam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri simbhasan for 5-10mins twice daily.

Do not worry Start her Kanchanar guggulu Ashwagandha capsule Medhohara vati One tablet twice daily after food with warm water Regular pranayama meditation Yoga to be done

When managing an overactive thyroid along with diabetes and high blood pressure, a focused Ayurvedic approach could be beneficial, but it’s important to underline the necessity of coordinating with her healthcare provider to ensure safety. This is a complex situation, so integrated care is crucial.

Firstly, consider the dietary aspect. Since thyroid issues may disturb the vata dosha, balancing this can be beneficial. Regular meals, avoiding fasting or skipping meals, can help maintain energy levels and regularity in dosha balance. Meals should be warm, cooked, and easy to digest. Incorporating foods like oats, quinoa, and buckwheat might help stabilize energy without fluctuating blood sugar excessively. Avoid raw, cold, or overly spicy foods which can stimulate vata and pitta dosha further.

Herbs like Ashwagandha possess adaptogenic properties that could help in managing thyroid hormone levels. Use caution considering her diabetic condition; Ashwagandha can affect blood sugar, so professional guidance is necessary. Similarly, Brahmi can be particularly helpful for calming mental stress possibly associated with thyroid imbalance.

In terms of lifestyle, encouraging regular, gentle exercise like walking is beneficial for controlling glucose levels and managing hypertension. However, strenuous activity is better avoided to prevent further aggravation of vata.

Focus on proper sleep is essential—restful sleep supporting her nervous and cardiovascular systems. Practicing pranayama, deep-breathing exercises like Nadi Shodhana, can aid relaxation and also help manage stress levels, which is important for both thyroid and overall metabolic health.

While these suggestions may help manage symptoms, she should not neglect the advice of her medical healthcare team. Integrating these practices with conventional treatments under supervision ensures comprehensive care. Also, regular monitoring of her levels - thyroid, glucose, and blood pressure - will help in timely adjustments to her treatment plan.

An overactive thyroid, especially combined with diabetes and high blood pressure, demands careful management. All of these conditions can impact each other, so it’s crucial to approach this holistically. In Siddha-Ayurveda, such imbalances relate to excess pitta and vata. Aligning these doshas can be key in managing symptoms. Here’s what I suggest:

Diet is a focal point. Encourage a predominantly cooling, pitta-pacifying diet. Avoid stimulants like caffeine and spicy foods which can aggravate the thyroid and blood pressure. Lean towards fresh fruits and vegetables—preferably cooked—and whole grains. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage can help, but moderation is key if raw.

For diabetes management, maintain a steady intake of complex carbohydrates, proteins, and fibrous foods. Bitter gourd juice is traditionally recommended; it can be consumed fresh each morning, but check blood sugar levels regularly as its effects can be potent.

Bring practices like Pranayama and meditation into her routine. These can help stabilize the nervous system and reduce stress, which significantly impacts thyroid and blood pressure levels. Engage in gentle exercise like yoga, which accommodates her energy levels and maintains circulation.

Herbal formulations can support these efforts. Ashwagandha may help balance thyroid activity; however, its suitability should be reviewed with her full condition in mind—it may not be ideal if she has elevated Pitta levels. Triphala can aid in digestive health, supporting overall metabolism and reducing inflammation.

Ensure she’s hydrated; water helps maintain hydration and supports metabolic waste removal. Address sleep quality, as restful sleep can regulate hormones, including those impacted by the thyroid.

Consider coordinating with her primary healthcare provider while integrating these approaches. Monitoring her blood pressure and sugar levels regularly can guide any adjustments needed and prevent complications. Urgent symptoms, like palpitations or extreme fatigue, should be promptly addressed by a healthcare professional to prevent crises.