Bikram Yoga and Thyroid Function

[shannon828]

I wanted to pass along this link to everyone.  I have been practicing Bikram Yoga for 7 years and have found it's benefits to be many.  So much so, that I have decided to get certified to teach and hopefully open my own studio someday.  My own experience has been this:  since my TT in April and RAI in May I have not gained ONE single ounce, have maintained a consistent energy level and my TSH levels always fall within normal ranges.

http://www. yogapassion. com/testimonials/12.html#block

For those of you struggling with Hypothyroidism, I am not saying this is THE answer, but it has worked for others.

For more information on Bikram Yoga, please go to:
www. bikramyoga. com

P.S.  I have modified the links above so that they show up in the forum.  If you cut and paste, simply eliminate the space between after www. and before .com

[gimel]

Which medical professionals would that be?  As far as we have been able to determine, there is no published statistically valid scientific data that supports that contention, only anecdotal information.  The mainstream medical community does not recognize that possibility, so I wondered which group you are talking about, and what information to research.

[RinB]

There is strong belief among some medical professionals that wheat/gluten removal from the diet can improve or totally eradicate Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, even for people who don't test positive for celiac desease. You may want to do some research into this topic. Best wishes.

[Barb135]

Haven't seen Shannon around for ages; this sounds like an advertisement.  

[kl42]

bike riding might help!

[stella5349]

Shannon

I can only assume you are also on a medication for thyroid, in addition to your extra curricular activity.

[stella5349]

TT = means Total thyroid removal

RAI = in this case would mean Radio Active Iodine was done (most likely to kill cancer cells)

[kl42]

what about bike riding?

[LazyMoose]

No exercise of any type can possibly replace the need for thyroid hormones that you are lacking if you have Hashimoto. You wuill need more hormone as time goes on. After years most Hashi thyroids die and you will be soely dependent on replacement hormone to function.

So you know, you need free T3 and Free T4 tests at least twice per year with Hashimoto, not just TSH.

Not mentioned, many Hashi people have more aches and pains than before they were diagnosed - Yoga can help with this.

TT" -total thyroidectomy - thyroid removal for Graves or cancer cases.

RAI - radio active iodine - a medical treatment , associated with Graves hyperthyroid or thyroid cancer.

LM

[Ian3]

Hi Shannon,

What is the "TT" and "RAI".

I too have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and I also practice Bikram yoga. So I am interested to know whether, with Bikram yoga I can boost my immune system so I don't have to take medication. ie. Thyroxin supplement.

Regards,

Ian

[Gigiblue]

Hi Shannon,

Thanks for sharing this iniformation! I still have a question: do you drink any medicine for Hypothyroidism besides practicing yoga?

It will be helpful to know.

Thanks,
Giselle