# #273 Why So Many Women Are Developing Hashimoto’s Today with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Dr. Dixa Bhavsar Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ayurvedic-healing-and-beyond-354837/273-why-so-many-women-are-developing-hashimoto-s-today-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-and-dr-dixa-bhavsar-2 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ayurvedic-healing-and-beyond-354837/273-why-so-many-women-are-developing-hashimoto-s-today-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-and-dr-dixa-bhavsar-2.md Podcast: [Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ayurvedic-healing-and-beyond-354837) Published: 2026-05-06T22:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigneshdevraj/episodes/273-Why-So-Many-Women-Are-Developing-Hashimotos-Today-with-Dr-Vignesh-Devraj-MD-Ay-and-Dr--Dixa-Bhavsar-e3ivp9u Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/12525118/podcast/play/119579390/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-6%2Fb1b751e9-fc08-0f66-9763-6f8c8f38c3b2.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ayurvedic-healing-and-beyond-354837/episodes/273-why-so-many-women-are-developing-hashimoto-s-today-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-and-dr-dixa-bhavsar-2 Duration seconds: 3115 ## Resource The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram Retreat This 14-day program at Sitaram Retreat focuses on resetting the body’s natural balance, creating the conditions in which sustainable healing can finally happen without quick fixes. If you have been struggling with autoimmune conditions, menopause, burnout, or stagnant weight loss, then consider taking time out for a deep reset and authentic healing. Check out www.sitaramretreat.com or Chat Here: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=8138888912&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0 BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata is responsible for Prana - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. With over 6 hrs of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Explore Hashimoto’s from both a clinical and lived perspective from Dr Dixa’s experience and understand how Hashimoto’s is different from hypothyroidism, what happens in the body, and what can be done to manage the condition effectively. A key focus of this conversation is why Hashimoto’s is more common in women today. Episode Highlights: How is Hashimoto different from regular hypothyroidism? Common early symptoms of Hashimoto' The role of gut health and nutrient deficiencies in Hashimoto’s Key Lifestyle Factors for Healing Hashimoto's Dietary patterns that worsen Hashimoto's symptoms Long-term lifestyle changes for Hashimoto's Timestamps: 00:00 – 08:30: Diagnosis, journey, medication fears, lifestyle & stress 08:30 – 16:30: Mindset, emotions, Hashimo… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ayurvedic-healing-and-beyond-354837/episodes/273-why-so-many-women-are-developing-hashimoto-s-today-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-and-dr-dixa-bhavsar-2/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/ayurvedic-healing-and-beyond-354837/273-why-so-many-women-are-developing-hashimoto-s-today-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-and-dr-dixa-bhavsar-2.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.