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Living Bhakti Studies Presents
MAJJA + ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
SPECIAL REFERENCE OF THE THYROID
Living Bhakti Mentorship Series : Session #7
With Maria E Garre
MAJJA
THE WHOLE BRAIN
BONE MARROW
SCLERA +
SCLEROTIC FLUID
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
CHAKRA SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Your endocrine system is a
collection of glands that produce
hormones that regulate your
body’s growth, metabolism and
sexual development. The
hormones are released into the
bloodstream and transported to
the tissues and organs
throughout your body. The
endocrine glands secrete
hormones internally, using the
bloodstream.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Your endocrine system is a collection of glands that
produce hormones that regulate your body’s growth,
metabolism and sexual development. The
hormones are released into the bloodstream and
transported to the tissues and organs throughout
your body.
HYPOTHALAMUS
•
Activates and controls the part of the
nervous system that controls involuntary
body functions, the hormonal system,
and many body functions, such as
regulating sleep and stimulating
appetite.
•
is in control of the pituitary hormones by
releasing:
1. thyrotropic releasing hormone
2. growth hormone releasing
hormone
3. corticotrophin releasing hormone
4. gonadotropin releasing hormone
•
seat of prana vayu
PITUITARY GLAND
•
referred to as the master gland controlling vital
functions to overall well being
•
located in the bony hollow in the base of the
skull underneath the brain and behind the bridge
of the nose, it is also attached to the
hypothalamus
•
it secretes hormones directly to the bloodstream
under the command of the brain
•
growth hormone
•
prolactin
•
adrenocorticotropic
•
thyroid stimulating hormone
•
luteinizing hormone
•
follicle stimulating hormone
•
oxytocin
•
antidiuretic hormone
•
Vishnu Granthi in
Ayurveda
•
Kapalabhati +
Anuloma Viloma
•
Controls thyroid gland
PINEAL GLAND
•
located behind the 3rd cerebral ventricle
in the midline in the midline of the brain
•
related to Ajña Chakra
•
releases melatonin and serotonin a
hormone derived from tryptophan
•
secretion of melatonin is increased by SNS
stimulation
•
regulates circadian rhythm
•
functions as a light receptor
•
René Descartes labeled it as the seat of
the soul
•
It has been thought to control the flow of
memories into consciousness
•
Involved with daily biological cycles.
•
Shiva Granthi, the gland of innocence in Ayurveda
•
Meeting point between ida and pingala nadi
•
bridge between spiritual and material world
•
Sthapani, Adipathi, Ostha, Pada Kshipra Marma
•
releases soma (tarpaka kapha) induce tranquility
•
calcification creates loss of memory
•
Chikitsa for pineal gland includes: shirodhara (brahmi oil) + brahmi
ghee nasya + shiro basti
•
Vacha, Yasti Madhu, Jyotismati, Brahmi, Shankapushpi
•
Brahmari Pranayama, So Hum
THYMUS GLAND
•
Ojo Grunthi
•
secretes hormones that are
referred to as humoral factors
and are important during
puberty replaced by
avalambaka kapha in adult life
•
these hormones ensure we
develop a healthy immune
system
•
kapalabhati stimulates thymus
gland
PANCREAS
•
maintain healthy blood
sugar
•
secretes insulin which
regulates blood sugar
•
Secretes a hormone
(insulin) that controls the
use of glucose by the
body.
ADRENAL GLANDS
•
located on top of each kidney governs
mineral metabolism, water electrolyte
balance, carbohydrate/fat/protein
metabolism, BMR, heart rate, blood
pressure
•
Svadhisthana Chakra and water
element, vrukka urdhva granthi
•
Udaka vaha srotas, Meda vaha srotas,m
Rasa vaha srotas,
•
Helps to resist and react to stress
•
cortex produces cortisol which helps
regulate metabolism and adapt to stress
•
medulla produces epinephrine and
norepinephrine
•
epinephrine + norepinephrine
biofeedback regulating blood
pressure and heart rate.
•
Cushing’s Syndrome excess cortisol
•
Addison’s Disease decreased cortisol
•
castor, vidari and bala are similar to
cortisone
•
anuloma viloma with sahita
kumbhaka, ankusha mudra
•
yasthi maddhu, vidari,
ashwagandha
PARATHYROID GLAND
•
supports proper bone
development
•
controls calcium and
phosphorous levels in the
body
•
located behind the
thyroid gland
THYROID GLAND
•
located in front of trachea, Jatru Grunthi
•
regulates metabolic activity and BMR,
stimulates bhuta and dhatu agni,
increases oxygen consumption at a
cellular level, governs production of
heat
•
T3 and T4 secretion
•
T3 and T4 regulate calcium metabolism
by mobilizing calcium and other
minerals from bones; stimulates bone
growth
•
Ruled by Vishuddha Chakra therefore
suppressed emotions and impaired
communication leads to thyroid function
disruption
THYROID GLAND
•
Jatru Agni is the
bridge between bhuta
and dhatu agni
•
Functional integration
to Jathara Agni
•
Brahmari, Utjayi,
Utgeet help oxidative
metabolic activity
HYPOTHYROIDISM
•
Kapha based imbalanced characterized by low
BMR, low HR, weight gain, manda agni,
suppression and depression
•
low levels of thyroid hormone produced
•
may result from autoimmune disorder, poor iodine
intake, damaged by drug intake
HYPOTHYROIDISM
•
Chikitsa involves punaranava, kutki, chitrak, kanchanar
guggulu (goiter only), kaishore guggulu, bhumi
amalaki
•
Nasya to stimulate the pituitary release of TSH
•
bhastrika, kapalabhati, anuloma viloma, kurcha marma
•
camel, cobra, fish
•
jatru basti with sesame oil or flaxseed oil (goiter)
THYROIDTOXICOSIS - HYPERTHYROIDISM
•
Pitta, Vata condition marked by increased heart
rate, chronic malabsorption, tikshna agni, excess
heat and restlessness, insomnia
•
too much thyroid hormone in the blood. Over
activity of the thyroid gland (Grave’s Disease);
inflammation of the thyroid, or benign tumor.
THYROIDTOXICOSIS - HYPERTHYROIDISM
•
Chikitsa includes shatavari, gulvesattva,
kamaduddha, moti bhashma, kaishore guggulu,
sarpagandha, arjuna, kanchanar guggulu (goiter),
atma gupta, tagara
•
brahmi ghee nasya
•
sheetali, sheetkari, jalandhara bandha
•
coconut oil shirodhara
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Hypothyroidism
Weight gain
Husky, hoarse voice
Tiredness/lethargy
Intolerance to cold
Cold hands and feet
Dry skin and hair, brittle nails
Puffiness of the body
Periorbital swelling
Memory loss
Constipation
Bradycardia
Muscle stiffness
Impotence
Anemia
Depression
Hyperthyroidism
Weight loss
Thinning of hair
Sweating
Nervousness
Vomiting
Tachycardia
Diarrhea
Tremor
Muscle weakness and fatigue
Insomnia
Angina
Increased appetite
Eyelid pain
Loss of libido
Exophthalmos
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM/
GONADS
Ovaries + Testicles:
Secrete hormones that
influence female and male
characteristics,
respectively.