Yoga and hypothyroidism

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Registered: 12-04-1999
Yoga and hypothyroidism
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Wed, 01-19-2005 - 11:25am

Hi all:


I just saw this article on a yoga site and thought some of you may find it interesting.  I would never advocate stoping meds, but ... ya never know ... perhaps yoga could be helpful with HypoT symptoms:


http://www.yogajournal.com/views/313_1.cfm?ctsrc=nls135


It's worth a read anyway ... :-D


Monica.

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Registered: 01-19-2004
Wed, 01-19-2005 - 4:59pm
I've heard that before, and read a similar article several years ago. I believe it's susposed to help the anxiety symptoms of hyperthyroidism, which is what i have. I've actually just joined a beginning yoga class, so maybe soon i'll be able to provide more personal input.
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Registered: 11-09-2001
Wed, 01-19-2005 - 11:10pm
That's an interesting article. There are many people who believe that taking medication for the rest of your life is just not necessary. I guess that this can work for some people. It sure worked for her. What do you think? Cathy :)
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Registered: 12-04-1999
Thu, 01-20-2005 - 2:00pm

I think if your thyroid is "outta whack" and you don't need radioactive iodine treatment or surgery that yoga would be worth trying out before submitting to medication for the rest of your life.


Monica.