Thyroid  the name that adds fear to mind of taking lifelong medicines.There are basically two man thyroid disorders which are seen commonly in Indian people hyperthyroidism & hypo thyroidism. Hyperthyroidism shows increased TSH level ,with burning of hands & hypersensitive nature & so such people rae seen to e violent early or fearful.Hypothyroidism shows decrease in TSH Levels with sluggish behaviour , weight gain & so such people are overweight & inactive.

       Ayurveda the traditional Indian science gives an excellent treatment for thyroid disorders.Thyroid gland is termed as Chullika granthi & refrences thyroid disorders are seen in gal roga , galganda & apachi .THE dosha responsible for this disease is Kafa it gets a combo effect from pitta dosha .If we put alook on causes  lifestyle disorders , eating at wrong times , eating oily ,bitter food stuffs, avoiding salts , low intake of iodine are the main reasons .Treatment should be satrted with kafghna dravyas which are lekhaniya,thikshna & ushna . Kanchnara , trikatu ,trifala are the key ingredients in treatment of thyroid disorders.Kanchnara guggulu 3 tabs 3 times a day  ,trifala aristha 3 tsp  2 times ady ,sitopaladi churna 1 tsp with honey twice day proves beneficial.To get a long lasting effect vamana , nasya & virechana have a good impact . Diet should be less oily ,less spicy , cold ,bitter food stuffs should be avoided.

                                           -     Dr Prashant Kolwale

                         ( Counsulting Ayurveda & Panckrama Physician)

                                     ( Yoga Specialist)