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Treating Thyroid Problems with Acupuncture
When functioning properly, the thyroid gland secretes just the right amount of thyroid hormone to regulate almost all the metabolic processes in your body. Too much or too little of these vital body chemicals and it can drastically influence energy levels, body weight and your mental health. With over 20 million Americans living with some form of thyroid disease, much attention has been given to the many ways that acupuncture and Oriental medicine can treat thyroid problems.
What is the thyroid?
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck. It is responsible for energy, metabolism, hormone regulation, body weight and blood calcium levels. Thyroid disorders stem from either an overproduction (hyperthyroidism) or underproduction (hypothyroidism) of thyroid hormones.
When your thyroid is not functioning properly, your body can experience a variety of symptoms:
More frequent bowel movements, sometimes with diarrhea
Muscle weakness, trembling hands
Development of a goiter (an enlargement in your neck)
Lighter or shorter menstrual periods
Hypothyroidism
Reduced heart Increased sensitivity to coldTingling or numbness in the handsDevelopment of a goiter (an enlargement in your neck)
Constipation, heavy menstrual periods or dry skin and hair
Lethargy, slower mental processes or depression
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be diagnosed by testing the levels of thyroid hormones in your blood. Hormones secreted by the thyroid are measured, as well as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), a chemical released by the pituitary gland that triggers hormone production in the thyroid. Some milder forms of hypothyroidism can also be detected by a consistently low basal body temperature.
How can acupuncture help?
Both Western and Eastern medicine offer various methods to restore thyroid hormone levels. Western treatments rely mainly on drugs and surgery while Eastern treatments aim to restore immune function as well as balance the production and release of thyroid hormones through a variety of approaches ranging from acupuncture and herbal remedies to lifestyle changes and special exercises.
In the treatment to thyroid problems, acupuncture can be used to restore hormonal balance, regulate energy levels, smooth emotions and help manage sleep, emotions and menstrual problems. There are several powerful acupuncture points on the ear and the body that can be used to regulate the production of thyroid hormones. Treatments take all of your symptoms into account and are aimed at balancing the energy within the body to optimize health.
When it comes to lifestyle changes, a diet rich in protein, calcium, magnesium, and iodine helps support thyroid function while certain foods known as goitrogens may interfere with thyroid hormone production and should be limited. These include cruciferous vegetables (such as cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts), peanuts, and soy. Stress reducing exercises such as yoga or tai chi can also be beneficial.
*The above material is for educational purposes, it is not prescriptive, and is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease. |
 Take our Thyroid Test and See If You Possibly Suffer from Hypothyroidism
Rate the following on a scale of 0 through 5, with 0 being not present, and 5 being severe.
1. ______Fatigue
2. ______Muscle aches and pains
3. ______Joint pains
4. ______Fibromyalgia
5. ______Feelings of weakness
6. ______Lethargy, or loss of interest in daily activities
7. ______Memory loss
8. ______Concentration difficulties
9. ______Mental sluggishness
10. ______Low moods
11. ______Depression
12. ______Cold hands and feet
13. ______Sensitivity to cold
14. ______Tendency towards constipation
15. ______Weight gain
16. ______Low blood sugar / hypoglycemia
17. ______Menstrual problems
18. ______Heavy bleeding during menses
19. ______Repeated colds and flu
20. ______Skin problems
(itching, eczema, psoriasis, acne, or coarse, dry, scaly skin)
21. ______Do not perspire easily
22. ______Hoarse voice
23. ______Feeling of fullness in neck
24. ______Swelling of the eyelids
25. ______Hair loss
26. ______Dry, coarse hair
27. ______Loss of outer 1/3 of eyebrows
28. ______I have about as many mental and emotional symptoms as physical symptoms
______Total
A score of 20-40 suggests mild hypothyroidism; 40-70 suggests moderate hypothyroidism; and over 70 suggests significant hypothyroid problems.
*The above material is for educational purposes, it is not prescriptive, and is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease. |
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Dr. Carolyn Berghuis, MS, ND, CTN
Central Indiana's
Own Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy
Naturopathy Helps
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Dr. Harry Shao, DC, dipLAc, NCCAOM
An expert in Chinese medicine, acupuncture, cupping and chiropractic care.
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Janette Trent-Roddel, EPT Practitioner, RN, WHNP-BC
An expert in EPT (Emotional Polarity Technique). A therapy used to guide clients towards optimal health when emotions are the cause of pain and disease.
EPT Helps
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Behavioral Disorders
Chronic Pain
Depression
Hormone Issues
Phobias and more...
Schedule your initial visit with Janette today and let the healing begin... |
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Drs. Berghuis and Shao and Janette are currently offering a FREE 15 minute consultation to help determine if naturopathy, acupuncture
chiropractic care or EPT is right for you.
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