Department of Endocrinology
Integrative hormonal medicine — addressing thyroid disorders, PCOS, adrenal fatigue, and metabolic endocrine conditions through yoga therapy, Ayurvedic adaptogens, and lifestyle medicine.
Integrative Endocrinology
Hormonal imbalances are quintessential lifestyle diseases — shaped by chronic stress, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, and environmental toxins. Arogyadhama's integrative endocrinology approach addresses all these root causes simultaneously.
The endocrine system — a network of glands that produce and regulate hormones — is profoundly sensitive to lifestyle factors. Chronic stress dysregulates the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, suppressing thyroid function, disrupting sex hormones, and driving insulin resistance.
Yoga therapy is uniquely positioned to address endocrine disorders because it directly modulates the HPA axis — the master regulator of all stress hormones. Research from S-VYASA demonstrates measurable reductions in cortisol, improvements in thyroid function parameters, and restoration of menstrual regularity in PCOS patients through targeted yoga protocols.
Specific Ayurvedic herbs — Ashwagandha for adrenal health, Shatavari for female hormonal balance, Guggul for thyroid function — are among the world's most extensively researched adaptogenic and endocrine-supportive botanicals.
Our Specialisations
Rebalancing the Hormonal System
Endocrine health requires addressing the whole person — the HPA axis that drives cortisol, the gut-thyroid connection, the insulin-ovarian axis in PCOS — all simultaneously.
Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) directly stimulates the thyroid gland. Bhujangasana activates adrenal function. Cyclic Meditation reduces cortisol — the primary disruptor of hormonal balance. Specific PCOS yoga protocol restores menstrual regularity.
Ashwagandha — the world's best-studied adaptogen — modulates cortisol and improves thyroid function (T3/T4). Shatavari for PCOS and female hormonal balance. Guggul stimulates thyroid activity in hypothyroid patients.
Elimination of endocrine disruptors from diet. Iodine-rich foods for thyroid support. Specific micronutrient protocols for thyroid (selenium, zinc, iodine). Anti-inflammatory diet for PCOS.
Sleep optimisation — growth hormone, thyroid, and sex hormones are all primarily secreted during deep sleep. Circadian rhythm restoration through structured daily routine (Dinacharya).
Led by Dr. R. Nagarathna & Dr. Amit Singh
Every department at Arogyadhama is anchored by Dr. Nagarathna's clinical leadership alongside Dr. Amit Singh, supported by a team of consulting physicians from across our integrative disciplines.
Dr R Nagarathna
MBBS, MD, FRCP · Founder Director, Arogyadhama
A pioneering integrative physician with over four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Nagarathna oversees protocols across every department — combining conventional medicine with Yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy.
Dr Amit Singh
BAMS, MD, PhD
Medical Superintendent at Arogyadhama, Dr. Amit Singh leads day-to-day clinical operations and works closely with department heads to ensure seamless integrative care for every patient.
Consulting Doctors
Dr. Nibedita
BNYS, MSc Yoga
Yoga Therapist
Dr. Shishira R
BNYS, MD
Consultant Physician — Naturopathy & Yoga
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