Yoga and medical nutrition therapy for thyroid - Dr. Sukanya Krishna Kumar
Dr. Sukanya Krishna Kumar, BAMS, MD-Ayu, Karnataka, India - working as Asst professor in dept of Swasthavritta at Karnataka Ayurveda medical college,mangalore.i have done my BAMS from Amrita Vishwa Vidya Peetham ,Kerala. I have completed MD in Swasthavritta subject from SDM Ayurveda college, Udupi. I had been invited as guest speaker at various institutions in significant occasions. I have delivered sessions at Amrita Vishwa Vidya peetham, PNNM Ayurveda college, Pampa resolute, St Aloyscious college, Dharma Ayurveda college etc . I had taken part of training of teachers powered by NCISM and ministry of Ayush. I have attained my training in disaster management and preparedness. I have also trained in counselling and psycho therapy. I have trained in cosmetology and aesthetics. I have good clinical practice experience at Kottakkal Arya Vaidya shala and Patanjali clinic. I have presented so many papers in national international conferences.
Topic: Yoga and medical nutrition therapy for thyroid
Abstract: Thyroid is now became a prominent lifestyle disease in the world. yoga and nutrition always synergistically pay the par excellence in clinical care of thyroid. yoga therapy includes Yogasanas, pranayama and dhyana to design the protocol for thyroid treatment .nutrition also have tremendous scope to deal the thyroid problems. According to studies, yoga therapy is successful to make the changes in hormone secretion. yoga practices decreased serum TSH levels. daily yoga practices have a positive impact on mental status and thought process this substantially helps the victims from depression. yoga therapy is more appealing than pharmacological way as yoga empowers the body for natural healing which is not toxic .along with yogic interventions, nutrition also have major role. dietary advice and avoidance of excessive use of goitrogens in diet are part of nutritional safety. goitrogens including cruciferous vegetables and soy products have shown been to inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis in several ways and iodine absorption inhibition. micronutrients intake determines thyroid physiology. this session will throw the light on medical nutrition therapy and yogic interventions in thyroid treatment