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cure hypothyroidism with sarvangasana aka shoulder stand yoga
what yogasan can prevent hypothyroidism. I don't want to use any medicine. Please advice me. Thanks
(26 Feb 2009)
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Firstly it’s important that you understand what Hypothyroidism is, for which you need to be familiar with the thyroid gland and its function. This is a tiny little gland situated in the neck; it has a tremendous impact on our total health and well-being. This gland is responsible for producing the thyroid hormone that, in turn, helps regulate human growth, maturation and speed of metabolism.
Now, Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland becomes under-active and this results in lack of adequate hormone production. Hypothyroidism is incurable as of now; however, the condition can be controlled with the right doses of thyroxine supplement. Simultaneously, you will have to constantly assess the hormone levels in the body, for fine tuning. Hypothyroidism slow downs the metabolism as the endocrine system, particularly the thyroid gland, regulates our metabolism. Today this is among the commonest of chronic complaints worldwide.
You need to keep in mind that there is a condition called hyperthyroidism that is the opposite of hypothyroidism, and it has the opposite effect too. This condition of an over active thyroid gland is equally dangerous. For this reason it would be dangerously foolish to try and prevent either condition through measures that may cause the appearance of the other. Yoga is safe in this aspect as it merely stimulates the gland and regulates normal functioning.
Yoga for Hypothyroidism
A lot of Yoga practitioners have said that Yoga practices have a very positive and stimulating impact on the endocrine organs, particularly the thyroid and parathyroid. In fact, Yoga students, worldwide, say that Yoga has positive effect on stimulating the thyroid gland to work normally, particularly, the sufferers of Hypothyroidism. The stretching, compressing and twisting of Yoga poses is largely believed to be responsible for this as they massage the endocrine organs, thereby regulating their function and, in the bargain improve blood flow and nourish them at the cellular level. Yogic lore has it that while all Yoga practices are extremely beneficial, the Shoulder Stand is the most effective Yoga pose for an underactive thyroid. The Sanskrit name for this pose is Sarvangasana, meaning "all the body.
Now let’s see which Yoga other positions have a positive effect on regulating the thyroid gland. Some of them are:
1. Halasana (Plough pose)
2. Matsyasana (Fish pose)
3. Kati Uttanasana (Sitting Forward Bend) and
4. Simhasana (Lion pose).
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand), in particular is proven the most beneficial Yogasana (pose) for Hypothyroidism as it throws open the thyroid gland, especially when you successfully insert your chin into your throat. By doing so, you succeed in driving healthy, oxygen-rich blood directly into your neck, thus strengthening your thyroid glands. Tremendous pressure is put on the gland in this powerful pose and this pressure has drastic effects on its functioning, thus improving circulation and squeezing out stagnant secretions. Immediately after Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand), you should practise Matsyasana (Fish pose) to double the benefits.
Caution: Those who are suffering from cervical high blood pressure spondylitis or heart problem should avoid this pose. Likewise, pregnant and menstruating women should also avoid doing this pose.
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answered by A on 26 Feb 2009, 12:44:34
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