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Yoga can help relieve symptoms of thyroid disorders

Yoga can help relieve symptoms of thyroid disorders

Thyroid disorders are becoming increasingly common across the world. People usually tend to suffer from either high amounts of thyroid hormone or too little of it.

Written by Pavitra Sampath |Updated : June 11, 2015 6:18 PM IST

While there are a large number of medications that can be used to help treat this problem, yoga can help too. Here are a few yoga poses that can help keep the condition(s) under control.

Yoga asanas for hypothyroidism:

Besides these yoga postures, the practice of pranayamassuch as Kapalbhati, Nadi Shodhan, Bhastrika and Ujjayi work well in reducing hypothyroidism symptoms.

Yoga asanas recommended for hyperthyroidism treatment:

Since stress is believed to be one of the major factors for thyroid disorders, meditation will help considerably as it keeps the mind calm and relaxed and reduces everyday stress. The chanting of Om everyday for a few minutes also helps. After chanting, do this small activity: Put your hand on the thyroid gland and feel that it is getting healed. Let the positive vibrations of chanting have a stimulating effect on the thyroid gland.

Yoga Nidra also works well in both hypo and hyperthyroidism in reducing stress and calming down. For hyperthyroidism patients, who may find it difficult to sleep at night, yoga nidra can work like a power nap during daytime so that your body gets sufficient rest.

Disclaimer: Before you start practicing yoga for thyroid disorders; consult your physician first. Also, these yoga techniques work on coping with the symptoms better and are not a substitute to medication (though in some cases the need for medicines may reduce with consistent yoga practice over a period of time).

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