Ujjayi Pranayama and Thyroid Problem
Ujjayi Pranayama is one of the basic breathing exercises which are helpful in maintaining overall wellness, across all its aspects-physical, mental and spiritual. Ujjayi pranayama is believed to be helpful in treating a number of diseases, particularly those of thyroid. Thyroid problem is generally related to either its under-activity or over-activity. Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is the underactivity of the thyroid gland which leads to lethargy, slowness in heart-beat, unwillingness to do any work, depressed state of mind and reduction in metabolism of body which is the prime reason for gaining weight. So, hypothyroidism patients are generally obese. Hyperthyroidism This is the condition in which the thyroid gland is over-active. This leads to increase in metabolism rate of the body which reduces the weight of the person to below normal levels, increase the state of agitation which results in increase in heart-rate and, therefore, causes organs to overwork. ...