THYROID
What is Thyroid?
The thyroid gland produces the hormone that influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body. Thyroid disorders are a state where either the thyroid is not able to secrete enough hormones for the metabolism process OR the quality of the hormone is not good enough to continue and can range from a small, harmless goiter and in acute cases can lead to cancer.
There are 2 types of Thyroid disorders:
· Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Insufficient hormone production from thyroid.
· Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) - Abnormal production of thyroid hormones.
How a person gets thyroid disorder
Toxication - Swelling develop in the thyroid gland and begin to secrete thyroid hormones, upsetting the body's chemical balance..
Leakage of excess hormones, resulting in temporary hyperthyroidism.
Pituitary gland malfunctions in the thyroid gland
Hashimoto's disease -The body’s own immune system attacks thyroid tissue, leading to reduced thyroid hormone.
Exposure to excessive amounts of iodine or excess intake of salt.
How Yoga cures Thyroid disorder
Yoga Asana and Pranayam are considered to be good for both hypo and hyperthyroidism.
Best Pranayama and Asana to cure Thyroid disorders
1. Anulom Vilom Pranayam,Kapalbhati and ujjayi pranayama ( 30 - 50 times )
2. Neck exercises ( 5 - 10 times )
3. Marjariasana ( 10 - 20 times )
4. Bhujangasana ( 10 - 20 times )
5. Matsyasana ( 10 - 20 times )
Precautions:
1.Do not pratice any Asan OR Pranayam in which you don’t feel comfortable.
2.Do not over do the exercises if you feel pain in your body.
3.Start exercises mildly and then increase the repetitions as per your capacity.
4.People suffering from Back pain,Slip disc OR chronic disease should only practise Yoga and other exercises under the expert supervision otherwise do not do it.
5.Pregnant women should only practise Yoga and other exercises only under the supervision of an expert otherwise do not practise any exercise by watching videos or website material.