Raises-thyroid Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Raises-thyroid Recipes Raises-thyroid Ingredients Raises-thyroid Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RAISES-THYROIDAn herb that increases thyroid function.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING WEIGHT-LOSSINGREDIENTS WITH RAISES-THYROID QUALITY
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Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit, Kelp
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Grapefruit, Seaweed (Hydrated)
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Seaweed (Hydrated)
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Brazil Nut
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Grapefruit
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Brazil Nut, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Brazil Nut, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Grapefruit, Kelp, Seaweed (Hydrated)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Kelp, Seaweed (Hydrated)
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Seaweed (Hydrated)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Brazil Nut
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Grapefruit
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Grapefruit
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Brazil Nut, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Grapefruit, Seaweed (Hydrated)
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Grapefruit
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH RAISES-THYROID QUALITY
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Reduces Saw PalmettoBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chitrak, Saw Palmetto
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Shilajit Tonic
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Shilajit Tonic
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Saw Palmetto
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Saw Palmetto
NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Guggulu
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises
DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Shilajit Tonic
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Shilajit Tonic
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Guggulu
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Bitter Orange Peel, Chitrak, Guggulu, Kanchanar Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Chitrak, Guggulu, Saw Palmetto, Shilajit Tonic
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel, Guggulu
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Saw Palmetto
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Bitter Orange Peel, Chitrak, Guggulu, Saw Palmetto, Shilajit Tonic
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Bitter Orange Peel, Chitrak, Shilajit Tonic
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Bitter Orange Peel, Shilajit Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Bitter Orange Peel, Saw Palmetto
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Guggulu, Saw Palmetto
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Guggulu, Kanchanar Guggulu
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Bitter Orange Peel
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Saw Palmetto
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Respiratory HealthBee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Shilajit TonicHeart Circulation BloodBee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, GugguluEnergy VitalityBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Shilajit TonicDigestionBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)Shilajit Tonic
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.HELPFUL FOR*'Raises-thyroid' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationLow energy, Poor circulation, Puffy under eyes / Bags, Slow Heartbeat, Teeth marks on tongue edgesMind Stress SleepConfusion / Cloudy Mind, Difficulty waking up, Excessive sleep, Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up, Sleep during the day, Tired in morning, Weakness / DebilityWeight LossFat back of arms, Fat on back, Fat on buttocks, Fat on thighs, Hypothyroid, Low metabolismAbout the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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