Ayurveda offers holistic approaches to address endocrine problems. Here are a few Ayurvedic principles and remedies that may be beneficial for endocrine problems: Dietary Recommendations: Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a balanced and nourishing diet. Specific dietary guidelines may be suggested based on your dosha (constitution) and the endocrine disorder you're experiencing. Generally, a diet rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats is recommended. Ayurvedic Medicines: Ayurveda utilizes various herbs and herbal formulations to support endocrine health. Some commonly used herbs for endocrine disorders include Guggul, Guduchi and Licorice. These herbs are believed to help balance hormones and support the proper functioning of the endocrine system. Panchakarma: Panchakarma is a set of Ayurvedic detoxification procedures that aim to eliminate toxins and restore balance in the body. Panchakarma treatments may include therapies such as Abhyanga (oil massage), Swedana (herbal steam therapy), and Basti (medicated enema). These therapies can help to rejuvenate the body and improve overall endocrine function. Yoga and Meditation: Ayurveda recognizes the mind-body connection, and incorporating practices like yoga and meditation can be beneficial. Specific yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) may help regulate hormone levels, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Lifestyle Modifications: Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes following a regular sleep schedule, managing stress levels, engaging in regular physical activity, and avoiding excessive consumption of stimulants like caffeine and alcohol.

Purgation Pre-Procedure: Medicated ghee is given in a specific quantity to be taken empty stomach for 3-5-7 days. Thereafter, whole body massage is done followed by whole body steam. Procedure: On the day of Virechana, whole body massage and steam is given early morning. Then suitable purgative medicine is given empty stomach. According to the type of medicine given several urges of loose watery motions are induced. The process completes withing 4-5 hours. Post-procedure: Next 3-7 days specific diet is prescribed to be followed compulsorily. Benefits: Virechana is specifically beneficial in Pitta Dosha and to some extent in Vata Dosha disorders. It is also specifically a treatment of choice in Rakta/ blood related diseases. It helps to expel the vitiated and aggravated Pitta Dosha through purgation. It helps to reduce excess body heat. It helps to improve strength, nourishment, immunity and longevity as a long term benefit. How it works: The whole process of Virechana helps to remove the vitiated Pitta dosha as well as Vata Dosha during the process. The organs like liver, pancreas, intestine are the major sites of Pitta Dosha and are stimulated to expel the excess of Pitta dosha downwards. It also helps to reduce the toxins particularly in Rakta/ Blood and regularise Pitta Dosha activities. Recommended in: Persons having Pitta dosha as predominant vitiated dosha. It is useful in diseases like dermatitis, blisters, abscess, liver disorders, heartburn, jaundice, anemia, asthma, gout, reproductive organ diseases, edema, burning sensation etc. Virechana is also recommended in healthy person in Sharad Rutu i.e. October heat period for maintaining health. Contraindications: Lean body, weakness, small children, old persons, patients with heart diseases, indigestion, pregnancy, diarrhea etc. Complete procedure: 10 days - Daily: 60 mins

EMESIS TREATMENT Pre-Procedure: Medicated ghee is given in a specific quantity to be taken empty stomach for 3 to 5 days. Thereafter, on 4th to 6th day whole body massage followed with whole body steam is given. Procedure: On 5th or 7th day, whole body massage and steam is given early morning. Then decoction of certain herbs is given to drink followed by emetic herbal paste. This induces emesis. Maximum of 8 urges of emesis are given to complete the procedure. Post-procedure: Warm water is given for gargling followed by herbal fumes for inhalation. Next 3-7 days specific diet is prescribed to be followed compulsorily. Benefits: Vaman is specifically beneficial in Kapha Dosha and to some extent in Pitta Dosha disorders. It helps to expel the vitiated and aggravated Kapha Dosha through emesis. It helps to improve the digestive power and enhance metabolism. It helps to improve strength, nourishment, immunity and longevity as a long term benefit. How it works: The whole process of Vaman helps to remove the vitiated Kapha dosha and excess if Pitta Dosha during the process. The organs in upper abdomen and chest are prone to get affected by Kapha Dosha and hence Vaman acts to expel Kapha Dosha from these area. It also helps to reduce the toxins and regularise Kapha Dosha activities. Recommended in: Persons having Kapha dosha as predominant vitiated dosha. Cough and cold, asthma, chronic respiratory disorders, skin diseases having itching as dominant symptom like urticaria rashes, indigestion, nausea, anorexia, lack of taste, head and neck Kapha diseases like acne, obesity, anemia, excess sleepiness etc. Vaman is also recommended in healthy person in Vasant Rutu i.e. spring season for maintaining health. Contraindications: Lean body, weakness, small children, old persons, patients with heart diseases, enlarged spleen, ascites, intestinal obstruction, haemorrhoids, hematemesis, pregnancy etc. Complete procedure: 9 days - Daily: 60 mins

Continuous pouring of lukewarm medicated oil over forehead is called as Shirodhara. The oil kept intermittently moving with gentle massage over forehead. Finally the hairs are washed with lukewarm decoction of Amla. Benefits: Shirodhara is the special head massage used for relaxation. It helps to de-stress the mind and helps to induce sound sleep. It has a soothing and calming effect. The aroma in the oil has an additive effect of relaxing and refreshing. Externally it helps to strengthen the hair roots. How it works: The lukewarm oil in excess quantity and gentle massage over forehead relaxes the mind by having remote action on brain and its components. Research have shown that such sensation induces calming and relaxing effects on mind. This results in sound sleep and refreshing effect. Recommended in: Insomnia, anxiety or neurosis, depression, lack of mental concentration, memory impairment, irritability, hyperactivity, several types of headaches, paralysis and other psychosomatic disorders. Contraindications: Chronic sinusitis, cold and cough, fever, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, scalp and head injuries, inflammatory diseases. Duration of Treatment: 20-60 mins

Pouring stream of Buttermilk on head Takradhara is a special procedure similar to Taila Shirodhara. Buttermilk processed in Amla is poured over forehead for specific duration. A gentle massage is given on forehead during the process Benefits: It helps to relieve mental and physical stress. It helps to maintain natural hair colour. It helps to maintain the equilibrium of all the three doshas. It is also useful to improve immunity. How it works: Takra, Amla and Musta are dosha pacifying and has cooling effect. It is very useful to reduce the stress which is the main causative factor in many diseases. The absorbed part helps to reduce the excessive unctuousness in body. It also has a cleansing effect, thus reducing toxins accumulated in various organs. Recommended in: It is very useful in headaches, crack feet, low immunity, joint disorders, heart diseases, diseases of eyes, ears and urinary tract, irritable bowels. Duration of Treatment: 45-60 mins