Yoga For Thyroid

Thyroid disorders are very common in people of all ages, all across the globe. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), around 27,000,000 Americans suffer from different types of thyroid imbalance at any given point. They also claim that thyroid disorders exceed the number of diabetes cases, by more than 40%. There are many different types of thyroid disorders that are known to affect people. Some of the most common thyroid disorders include –

·         Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid, wherein the thyroid gland does not produce an adequate amount of the thyroxin hormone.
               ·         Hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid, in which the thyroid gland produces an excessive amount of thyroxine hormones.
               ·         Postpartum thyroiditis, a problem in which a woman’s thyroid gland becomes inflamed and swells up, after delivery.
              ·         Thyroid cancer, an uncommon type of cancer, which occurs when there is a lump or a nodule found in the thyroid gland.

You may experience various symptoms, depending upon the type of disorder and its severity. Some of the signs of thyroid disorders include –

·         Excess weight gain or weight loss
              ·         Fatigue
             ·         Mood swings
             ·         Pain in the joints and muscles
             ·         Sleeping problems
             ·         Water retention

Very often thyroid disorders occur due to an underlying health condition. Most types of thyroid disorders need to be treated by a doctor, without any delay. However, in addition to medical treatment you may also benefit from alternative therapies, like yoga.

In case you are using yoga for thyroid disorders, do bear in mind that this practice only alleviates the symptoms of the condition and speeds up the recovery process.
Yoga Workshop does not cure thyroid problems and hence, it should be used in addition to medical treatment.