In the chamber of the thyroid’s whispered song a tempest rhythm far too strong. Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid gland becomes overactive and releases excess amounts of thyroid hormones. It speeds up the body’s metabolic rate, which can cause an irregular or rapid heartbeat, Weight loss, and Body tremors.
SYMPTOMS
Usually, symptoms seen during hyperthyroidism are similar to the other problems so it becomes harder to diagnose especially in adults due to the growing age many other problems arise. However, some common symptoms make it easy to justify the problem.
- Unwanted weight loss
- Irregular heartbeats
- Rapid or Fast heartbeats
- Increase or irregular hunger
- Nervousness, anxiety and irritability
- Trembling in the body, especially in hands and fingers
- Excess amount of sweating
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- An enlarged thyroid gland called a goitre appears as a swelling at the base of the neck
- Excessive tiredness
- Thinning of hair
- Weakness in muscles
- Sleep Arousal disorder
CAUSES
- GRAVES DISEASE – It is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune disease where our own body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. Thus thyroid gland starts releasing hormones in the excess amount.
- THYROIDITIS – In this condition thyroid gland becomes inflamed. The main reason why thyroiditis of inflamation occurs is unclear but due to this contion a leakage happens in the thyroid gland which leaks the stored hormones into the blood which cause the higher metabolic rate.
- CONSUMPTION OF EXCESS IODINE – If any of the symptoms have been found and the person is facing the problems mentioned above and still consuming iodine or iodine products in a huge amount will lead to hyperthyroidism.
- HEREDITARY – If there is a family history of thyroid either from the mother’s side or the father’s side there are huge chances it will affect the children.
CURE AND TREATMENTS
In terms of Allopathy treatment, there is no permanent treatment available for hyperthyroidism a person has to take certain medications throughout life but there are Complementary and Alternate therapies (CAT) available that claim permanent cure to hyperthyroidism with no side effects.
Here are some of the best natural treatments mentioning which can give effective results.
- DIET – Diet plays a major role in controlling hyperthyroidism with the knowledge of what to eat and what not to eat.
- Adding Vitamin B12 to the diet – There are huge chances if a person has hyperthyroidism then there could be a deficiency in vitamin B12 too which is responsible for excessive fatigue or tiredness.
- Avoiding iodine – Iodine can accelerate the thyroid gland which is harmful in the case of hyperthyroidism avoid iodine as much as possible and add raw vegetables for eg. broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts
- Adding Selenium to the diet – Selenium is a mineral that naturally occurs in water, soil, and foods like nuts, mushrooms, sunflower seeds and tofu. It can also be taken as a supplement.
- ASANA – It is a great way to treat thyroid here are some of the asanas which can give ultimate results some of them are:
- USHTRAASANA (CAMEL POSE )
- SARVAANG ASANA ( SHOULDER STAND )
- NAUKASANA ( BOAT POSE )
- MATASAYA ASANA ( FISH POSE )
- SETUBANDH ASANA ( BRIDGE POSE )
- SUKHASANA ( EASY SIT )
thyroid a small gland with a mighty impact on orchestrating energy
In the chamber of the body’s unseen reign. There lies a guardian, thyroid named Amidst the throat’s embrace, its kingdom dwells, Guiding metabolism, as a tale it tells. With subtle whispers, it maintains the sway, Balancing rhythms in night and day.
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