For The Health of It: Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms and Causes
Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms and treatments through PT / OT
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) –
Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms and Causes
Thyroid dysfunction occurs when the gland fails to produce the correct amount of hormones,
disrupting your body's "metabolic speedometer."
● Hypothyroidism (Underactive):
○ Common Symptoms: Persistent fatigue, unexplained weight gain, sensitivity to
cold, dry skin, "brain fog," and depression.
○ Main Causes: Hashimoto’s disease (autoimmune), inflammation (thyroiditis), or
specific nutritional deficiencies.
● Hyperthyroidism (Overactive):
○ Common Symptoms: Rapid heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, weight loss, heat
intolerance, and insomnia.
○ Main Causes: Graves’ disease (autoimmune), thyroid nodules, or excessive
iodine intake.
The Role of Integrative Occupational Therapy (OT)
At Hima Dalal Integrative Health, the focus is on "Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology"
(PINE)—the connection between your mind, nervous system, and hormones. Unlike traditional
therapy, Integrative OT treats the whole person to restore balance at a "root level."
Hima Dalal’s specialized interventions include:
● Crystal Myofascial Release: Hima Dalal is the inventor of this technique, which uses
crystals to release tight fascia and improve cellular energy flow.
● Reiki & Energy Medicine: As a Reiki Grandmaster, Hima uses these techniques to calm
the nervous system and lower cortisol, which is vital for thyroid health.
● Yoga & Mindfulness: Tailored movement and breathwork are used to physically
stimulate the thyroid and reduce stress-induced hormonal flares.
● Craniosacral Therapy: Gentle manual therapy to release physical and emotional tension
stored in the body.
● Lifestyle Modification
● Sleep Hygiene -Energy Expenditure log
● Functional and cognitive skills Retraining to avoid mental Emotional and Physical
Exhaustion
● Nutrition & Physical Activity Check
Hima Dalal Integrative Health
This practice is led by Hima Dalal, OTR/L, an expert with over 43 years of experience in
blending Western science with Eastern healing.
● Location: 1920 Bull Street, Suite D, Columbia, SC 29201
● Philosophy: Empowering patients to tap into their own power to thrive through body,
mind, and soul alignment.
www.himadalalintegrativehealth.com
