At first glance, the thyroid gland appears small but it has an incredible effect on your general health. It is responsible for regulating many aspects of your health, including your metabolic and hormone levels, as well as your cycles of menstrual health and mood. Overall, the thyroid is deeply connected to your health and well-being in general, which is particularly true for women.
At Maitri Ayurveda Wellness and Health Centre we provide all-natural thyroid management, we also address the root causes, restoring balance to your body, mind and spirit.
Understanding Thyroid Disorders from the Ayurvedic Perspective
In modern medicine, thyroid imbalance is now considered:
- Hypothyroid – underactive thyroid (fatigue, weight gain, irregular periods)
- Hyperthyroid – overactive thyroid ( anxiety, weight loss, fast heart rate)
In Ayurveda, the broad aspect of thyroid imbalance is created largely by disrupted doshas; typically Kapha and Vata in a state of imbalance.
- Hypothyroid is most often a Kapha-Vata imbalance, leading to sluggish feelings in the body, and low Agni (digestive fire).
- Hyperthyroid is also usually traced back to aggravated Pitta (and sometimes Vata) causing hyperactive metabolism and restlessness in the mind.
In both cases, our Ayurvedic approach begins with identifying the doshic imbalance, before using the appropriate methods of detoxification, and then slowly restore normal function of the thyroid gland in a natural way without conventional medications.