Thyroid

Can Ayurvedic Medicine Effectively Treat Thyroid Disorders?

According to the American Thyroid Association, about 20 million Americans have a thyroid disorder. Thyroid disorders can be caused by an overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormones.

The standard treatment for thyroid disorders usually involves medication to correct the hormonal imbalance. But many people are interested in knowing if alternative medicine can help them manage it.

Ayurvedic medicine can be used alongside standard treatments to help you manage your thyroid disorder, but it shouldn’t be used as a replacement.

In this article, we’ll take a look at Ayurvedic medicine and what the research says about its effectiveness in treating thyroid disorders.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease where your body attacks your thyroid. It often leads to hypothyroidism.

Ayurveda encourages the consumption of whole foods like fruit and vegetables. Consuming a healthy diet can help promote your overall health and prevent nutrient deficiencies that may cause an increase in health issues.

Signs of Hypothyroidism

  • Rounded puffy face

  • Puffy around eyes or droopy/baggy eyelids

  • Thinning or loss of outer third of eyebrows or poor hair growth on lower legs

  • Redness to skin on front of neck

  • Swollen/puffy ankles or legs

  • Slow resting heart rate (less than 65)