Home Remedies for Thyroid by Ashwagandha

More and more people throughout the world are becoming the victims of the problem of the thyroid. This problem is very common among women as compared to men.

The fruits of Ashwagandha
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The thyroid gland is located on both sides of the vocal cord situated above the wind pipe. It is in the shape of a butterfly. This gland produces thyroxin hormone.

Thyroxin hormone controls different things like the energy needs of the body, protein production, and sensitivity towards other hormones.

Several disorders spring up during the thyroid problem. Even the immune system of the body also becomes weak.

This problem could be found among the women by some general symptoms. The early detection of the problem is very effective to help for the complete cure of the disease.

Types

Hyperthyroidism appears when the thyroid gland produces excess thyroxin hormone.
The less production or the reduced levels of thyroxin hormone in the body is called hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by the inactiveness of thyroxin hormone.

Hypothyroidism or the reduced production of thyroxin hormone causes dwarfism among the children and increases the fats among the adults.

Hyperthyroidism or excess thyroxin hormone causes the problem of goiter.  

The deficiency of Iodine or thyroid failure causes tiredness, indolence, and hormone imbalance. If left untreated it may cause swelling in tissues and skin.

Reasons for Thyroid

The thyroid is caused by an increase in the thyroid gland in which the capacity of the gland to form thyroxin hormone gets reduced.

The excessive use of the products containing isoflavones rich soy, protein, and soya in the form of a capsule or powder may cause thyroid problem.

Side effects of certain medicines may become the cause of thyroid.

A thyroid problem can also be due to the pituitary gland because it fails to give a signal to the thyroid gland to produce thyroxin. 
  

The intake of less or increased amounts of iodine in foods also increases the problem of the thyroid.   

Other causes include radiation therapy around the head, and chest; radiation treatment for pimples; lymph nodes, tonsils, and the problem of the thymus gland.

The increased stress affects the thyroid gland the most. Stress increases the production of thyroid.

The family history increases the chances of the thyroid. Genetics is the most common cause of thyroid.

Ashwagandha Plant
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Treatment in Ayurveda

Ashwagandha is a natural herb known for its powerful properties. The intake of an Ayurveda herb Ashwagandha meaning “the smell of the horse” increases the strength like a horse. Its botanical name Withania somnifera or called Indian ginseng, winter cherry is used in an Indian and Chinese system of ancient medicines. 
This small shrub with yellow flowers is native to India and North Africa. It could be grown in a pot for regular use. This herb is beneficial to cure and control several ailments. 

1. Thyroid

The powder or the paste of the green leaves of ashwagandha or the extract of boiled roots could be used for the desired effects. 

The intake of ashwagandha controls the irregularities of the thyroid. It is very effective for the cure of both hypo and hyperthyroidism.

Take 200 to 1200 mg of the powder of ashwagandha with tea. The leaves of basil could also be added for taste and added benefits of another herb.

In hypothyroidism, ashwagandha is used with Ayurveda tablet Mahayograj Guggulu.

2. Strength of Body

The regular intake of Ashwagandha maintains the energy of the body and increases the work efficiency. It increases muscle mass and muscle strength.

3. Inflammation

It reduces the inflammation. It increases the activity of natural killer cells or immune cells that fight inflammation.

The rich concentrations of “withanolides” in the herb fight inflammation and tumor growth. The herb also reduces the cancer risks by promoting the death of cancer cells.

4. Reduces Cholesterol

It can reduce the risks of heart disease by bringing down the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

5. Hormone Imbalance

The daily intake of ashwagandha also balances the hormone imbalance in the body. It increases the testosterone and androgen hormones in the body and increases the male fertility.

6. Reduces Stress

It is called an adaptogen that helps the body to manage stress and anxiety and depression. The adrenal glands release the stress hormone “cortisol” during stress or in low levels of blood sugar, and ashwagandha.

  

7. Diabetes

The regular intake of ashwagandha for a month can reduce the fasting blood sugar in Type II diabetes

Caution
Do not stop the medicines being taken for thyroid. Ashwagandha could be taken with the regular tablet. 

Pollution Causes Asthma

The patients of asthma are increasing due to pollution. The problem is so serious that about 150 Million people suffering from asthma throughout the world.

Asthma Inhaler
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In India there about 20 million people are suffering from asthma.

Every year more than 180,000 people die of asthma.

Asthma is a type of permanent disease in which spasms occur in lungs, the air passage gets contracted and the cough starts being formed.

The chief reasons for asthma are genetic and environmental.

Among environmental causes, the air pollution, pollination, dust mites, fungus and animal dandruff are the chief factors.  Besides, some medicines like aspirin, beta blocker (medicine for blood pressure) etc. also cause an attack of asthma.

Clean environment and Yoga is beneficial for the patients of asthma.

The children who repeatedly suffer from cold also become the patients of asthma. The disease is more prevalent among the children with a history of premature and caesarian births.

Here is no permanent cure for asthma. It is better to avoid the reasons causing the attack of asthma. The common treatments are bronco dilator medicines or the steroid intake through breath.