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Sattvic Yoga Diet For Hypothyroidism Patients
Diet for hypothyrodist
( 5 Feb 2009)
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Hypothyroidism is a disease in which the thyroid gland is under active and does not release a sufficient amount of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is responsible for the production of hormones that help to regulate and control your body’s metabolism, which is why any thyroid disease affects the metabolism, playing havoc with various bodily functions. Hypothyroidism is most common among women.
Yoga is one of the most wholesome of all disciplines and does offer a lot of hope for sufferers of thyroid diseases as well. While there is no complete cure for hypothyroidism patients the condition can be controlled and overcome, giving the patient a normal life. A Sattvic yoga diet can definitely help keep the problem in check. For hypothyroidism you will need to keep certain points in mind when formulating your diet. Make sure that you include plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables and natural foods in your diet. Avoid all processed foods. Lean protein is not part of a Sattvic diet, which is ideally pure veg, but would be a healthy addition in your diet. A good supply of seafood likewise would be beneficial. Avoid all read meats as they are extremely fatty. Cut down on other fatty foods as well. Consult a nutritionist and your doctor to find out if there are any multivitamin supplements you can take and what the appropriate dosage would be. One of the most important nutrients in a hypothyroid diet is probably selenium. This mineral is extremely important because the antioxidant is responsible and needed for the conversion of the thyroid hormone into its active form. Brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium and so are some lean meats. In addition to this, try to eat smaller and more spread out meals as eating five or six smaller meals can help balance your slow metabolism.
Exercise is another important aspect of combating hypothyroidism and here again yoga comes in handy. Yoga comprises of a number of asanas or poses and breathing techniques that are believed to have a stimulating effect on the thyroid glands. Here are some of the best asanas or poses that you should consider including in any yoga session aimed at combating hypothyroidism.
- The Shoulder Stand Position or Sarvangasana
- The Fish Pose or Matsyasana
- Waist Tilting or Kati Uttanasana
- The Lion Pose or Simhasana
- The Ocean Breath or Ujjayi Pranayama
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answered by s s on 5 Feb 2009, 3:54:08
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