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The pathological condition of thyroid hormone insufficiency, known as hypothyroidism, occurs when the thyroid gland does not generate enough thyroxine. It can cause a variety of symptoms, such as the inability to tolerate cold, lethargy, constipation, a slow heartbeat, sadness, and weight gain. Around 4-5% of people globally are hypothyroid. According to Ayurveda, hypothyroidism causes the Pitta Dosha kshaya and the Kapha Dosha and Vata Dosha vruddhi to be evoked. Thyroid hormone, which is connected to Agni's role in Ayurveda, controls the bulk of bodily metabolic processes. According to Ayurveda, the cause of hypothyroidism is assumed to be due to underactive Agni and an unbalanced state of the Doshas Therefore, Ayurvedic treatments for hypothyroidism include Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya Karma, Shirodhara, and Shamana Aushadhi. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As part of a multisectoral response to gender-based violence (GBV), Nepal is testing the feasibility of having female community health volunteers (FCHVs) play a formal role in identifying GBV survivors and referring them to specialised services at health facilities. This study followed 116 FHCVs in Mangalsen municipality who attended a one-day orientation on GBV. Over the following year, data were collected from knowledge and attitude assessments of FCHVs, focus group discussions with FCHVs, and members of Mothers' Groups for Health. Most Significant Change stories were collected from FCHVs, in-depth interviews with stakeholders, and service statistics. Results show that the FCHVs' knowledge increased, attitudes changed, and confidence in addressing GBV grew. During the study period, FCHVs identified 1,253 GBV survivors and referred 221 of them to health facilities. In addition to assisting GBV survivors, FCHVs worked to prevent GBV by mediating conflicts and curbing harmful practices such as menstrual isolation. Stakeholders viewed FCHVs as a sustainable resource for identifying and referring GBV survivors to services, while women trusted them and looked to them for help. Results show that, with proper training and safety mechanisms, FCHVs can raise community awareness about GBV, facilitate support for survivors, and potentially help prevent harmful practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]