
This condition in specific populations including pregnant women, infants, children, As a result of the physiological changes in thyroid There is heterogeneity in the diagnostic and treatmentĪpproaches to hypothyroidism(9). The most common thyroid problems involveĪbnormal production leads to hypothyroidism, as the result of subtle and non specificĬlinical symptoms and signs, the condition often go undiagnosed and are not adequately Thyroidĭisorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no Regulates the pituitary gland via thyrotropin releasing hormone(TRH)(6). Imbalance in production of thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH) or hypothalamus, which T4 and T3 levels are high and presents a large epidemiological burden in India(5). It is classified as secondary when TSH is low and Triiodothyronine (T3) levels are low but levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Serous cavitary effusion(3).There are intricate feedback mechanisms between the thyroidĪnd anterior pituitary, hypothyroidism is classified as primary when thyroxin (T4) and Memory, constipation and weight gain, menorrhagia, paresthesia, hearing disorder,diffuseĪlopecia, bradycardia, delayed relaxation of tendon reflexes, carpel tunnel syndrome, HypothyroidismĪffects all the organ systems and main clinical findings are fatigue, weakness, dryness,Ĭoarseness of the skin, cold intolerance, swelling of extremities, lack of concentration, (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which regulate the body metabolic rate(2). Neck, just below adam’s apple and It produces two thyroid hormones, triodothyronine Impairment of the thyroid hormone production(1). Thyroid hormone from thyroid gland due to some of the structural or functional Hypothyroidism is defined as a clinical state resulting from insufficient secretion of the Weight was reduced and T3 got raised statistically significant after the yoga intervention Ujjai pranayama along with standard drug group for a period of 90 days shows that Body Results of the pre and post measurements on T3, T4, TSH, Body weight and BMI among Pranayama for 15 minutes twice a day for 6 days a week for 12 weeks. The study Group will be subjected to Ujjayi Informed consent both the group will be subjected to general measures like BMI, Thyroidįunction Test before and after the study. Group belonging within the age group of 18-55 participate in the study. Minimum of 60 participants in Study group and minimum of 60 participants in Control Potential subject will be screened and eligible patients will be recruited for the study.A Study Design: The current research work employed A Randomized Controlled Trail. The current study was conducted toĭetermine the effect of practicing Ujjayi Pranayama on Hypothyroidism in Adults,įollowed by monitoring BMI and Thyroid Function Test. Yoga, especially pranayama‘ influences BMI. Many studies reported that the practice of Pranayama on Hypothyroidism in adults and to compare the changes in BMI and Thyroidįunction Test īefore and after Psychic breathing technique. Objective: The intended research work aims to evaluate the effect of 12 week Ujjayi I also acknowledge the support of all the subjects who participated Venkatesh for the encouragement, prayers, and moral Vandarkuzhali Subramanian and my brother S. Ravikumar, who came into my messy office at just the right moments to make me smileĪnd encourage me…thank you. Without His help, I would not have completed this task. I would like to dedicate this dissertation, and the ability to persevere and finish, to my Lord. I also thank all the teaching and non-teaching staff of this Jain Raj, AMO for helping me throughout the statisticalĪnalysis and its interpretations and Dr.


GYNMC, Arumbakkam, Chennai-106, for his constant support and encouragement. Venkateswaran, HOD, Division of Yoga & Physical Therapeutics, My Post Graduation degree from this prestigious institute. Naturopathy College, Arumbakkam, Chennai-106 for giving me this opportunity to pursue Foremost, I express my sincere gratitude to Dr.
