According to both modern medicines, goitre is defined as the swelling of the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. This is usually caused by the lack of iodine in food and drinks. Symptoms of goitre include the following:

• Exceedingly large swollen glands

• Difficulty in breathing

• In ability to swollow liquids and foods properly

• Throat pains

Long Term effects of goitre gone untreated include one or more of the following conditions:

• Strep Throat

• Tonsilitus

• Laranghitis

• Infected vocal chords

• Respiratory diseases

Home Remedies of Goitre

Change of Diet: One who is inflicted with goitre should consume plenty of the following foods: Old rice, barley, moong dal, patola, drumstick, cucumber, sugarcane, juice, milk and milk products. Also, one should refrain from heavy foods such as meats or breads that are more difficult to swallow, and will cause pain.

Also, beverages such as coffee, alcoholic drinks, and sodas should be avoided, as well as foods with excess salt and sugar in them. The reason why sugar and salt is can make a person cough, and coughing while inflicted with goitre can be painful. In addition, caffeinated substances can aggravate a viral infection in the throat.

Besides knowing what to eat, one should also know how to eat. When deciding to eat, one should make sure to eat 4-5 smaller meals in a day rather than 2-3 larger meals in a day. This will help the body digest more foods more thoroughly, so the body will be more likely to absorb necessary nutrients. This should aid in the curing of goitre.

Exercise Regularly: One should do neck stretches and exercises daily to help stretch the muscles attached to the thyroid glands. Also, when possible, a person affected with goitre should partake in a moderate aerobic activity such as walking or jogging for at least 30 minutes a day.

Along with exercising regularly, one should be sure to live as balanced life of a life as possible. A balanced life includes making time for all important activities, such as time with friends and family, work, and hobbies. If a person cannot work due to goitre, then at least doing some creative activities or working on logic problems can keep the person's mind off the goitre problem until it is cured.

In addition to a balance life, a person who has goitre should get plenty of rest, lying primarily on the back at least twice a day. This will help rebuild the body's ability to fight off future attacks.

Ayurvedic Medicines for Goitre

Kanchanara Guggulu: This tablet is given in doses of four three times daily with mild or warm water. Also, kanchanara comes in a tree bark form that is given in the form of a dedoction. This second form of kanchanara is applied in 30 ML does on an empty stomach.

Aroqyavardhini Bati: Another tablet for the treatment of goitre is called Aroqyavardhini Bati. Further instructions for this particular medicine can be found on the back of the medicine bottle, and in the shipping package if ordered online.
When a person follows the above diet recommendations and partake in one or more of the ayurvedic remedies, that person will be cured from goitre.

When not sure about how to apply herbal remedies or diet tablets, one should be sure to consult a doctor. Doctors educated in the practice of ayruvedic medicine can help a person take diet supplements and herbs safely. In order to find other options for curing goitre, one can search online, or talk to a ayurvedic specialist nearby.