REMEDIES FOR THYROID
Thyroid gland is situated in the neck in and around trachea.This gland which weighs less than an ounce has a significant role to play in our health . Its secretion has its importance. When this gland becomes less active it secretes less hormones which in turn slows down our metabolism.When this gland becomes more active than required, it becomes dangerous. Lesser secretion of thyroid results in lesser energy. One becomes more sensitive to cold and weight gainer. Thyroid also regulates the heartbeat. It regulates the temperature of the body, movement of the muscles and also helps in burning the calories. But if the secretion of those hormones is not proper, then it may lead to various problems.

Symptoms
Its symptoms are very minute and related with the growing age. Thus it is difficult to trace them at the initial stage. people feel lazy and tired most of the time.The heartbeat slows down muscles become rigid and painful The glow of the face is lost and hair fall begins. It also leads to stomach related problems like constipation. Many a times people complain swelling in their limbs and face. Women’ menstrual cycle becomes irregular and they may also face difficulty in getting pregnant.It also affects the growth of fetus. Mother may give birth to physically and mentally retarded child.Most of the adults complain depression. The voice also becomes heavy.Sexual urge lessens.Sometimes When problem of thyroid gland becomes severe then
water accumulates around the heart.Unwanted hair growth takes place in the body.(face ,arms and legs).Even eyes sprout out if you have thyroid.

Why this disease occurs?

It occurs due to the deficiency of iodine. Many times this disease arises due to the reaction of the immune system.

The source of iodine are:

Iodine rich salts(good to use in cooking) sea foods, vegetables grown on iodine rich soil and water are its major source.

What is metabolism?

The term metabolism refers to the process of using calories obtained from food. And thyroid gland helps in this process.Metabolism is a process which takes care of all the chemical reactions within our body, it also helps in the proper functioning of all the body parts and keeps us healthy. Metabolism is most affected by age, height, sex, hereditary causes, lifestyles and build of one's body.It also regulates the weight of the body. The process of metabolism is proportionately related with the burning of calories and controls fat.The process of metabolism slows down with growing age. There are many ways by which you can keep the process of metabolism sound.

How to increase metabolism?

Calories that one gains are used in the ordinary processes of body like breathing, digestion of food etc. This is referred as basic metabolism rate. The performance of metabolism depends on it.Take nutritious and balanced diet. It benefits the body a lot.It enhances the immune system of the body. Walnut and flax oils promotes the process of metabolism.
Carbohydrate provides immediate energy to the body.Complex carbohydrate and fiber boost the process of metabolism. They also help to reduce the level of insulin and burning of calories. Pulses and grains should always remain a part of our diet. Eat food for several times in a day. Don’t be afraid of having food. Instead of taking food for at one go, split your diet. Eat little but several number of times. If one stops taking food his/her weight may increase. It is
because if you eat food at long intervals, your body starts accumulating more calories and stores more food.

Yoga Practice for thyroid patient:

Thyroid problems can be completely cured by practicing on daily basis those asanas and pranayams that helps to reduce throat related complains. There is a difference between yoga practice and exercise. So yoga practices should be done only after acquiring complete knowledge of itor under proper guidance.

Among pranayams, patients should practice
Bhastrika, anulom –vilom and also Ujjayi pranayama
If done regularly and accurately long term benefits are gained.One should have food that helps to prevent Ujjayi pranayama(fiber rich food).One should use food made from whole wheat flour in their diet. Green Vegetables and 8 to 10 glasses of water in a day .