How to treat hypothyroidism with traditional Chinese medicine

TCM treatment of hypothyroidism mainly improves the symptoms of hypothyroidism by means of traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, diet conditioning, emotional regulation, exercise therapy, etc. Hypothyroidism belongs to the category of deficiency fatigue and gallbladder disease in traditional Chinese medicine, and is often related to spleen kidney yang deficiency and insufficient qi and blood.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulation

Traditional Chinese medicine commonly uses warm tonifying spleen and kidney, nourishing qi and blood herbs to improve hypothyroidism. You Gui Wan can warm and tonify kidney yang, suitable for those who are afraid of cold limbs and have soreness and weakness in the waist and knees; Fuzi Lizhong Pill can invigorate the spleen and warm yang, targeting symptoms such as bloating and loose stools caused by insufficient food intake; Shiquan Dabu Tang can nourish both Qi and blood, improve symptoms such as pale complexion and fatigue. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners should treat based on syndrome differentiation and avoid self medication.

II. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Select Guanyuan, Qihai, Zusanli and other acupoints for moxibustion, which helps to warm yang and dissipate cold; Acupuncture at the back shu points such as Shen Yu and Pi Yu can regulate the function of the internal organs. Acupuncture and moxibustion needs to be operated by professional doctors, and treated 2-3 times a week. It can enhance the curative effect with Chinese medicine. Some patients may experience local skin redness and other reactions, which are normal phenomena.

III. Dietary Management

It is advisable to consume warm and nourishing foods such as lamb, longan, and yam, and avoid cold and raw diets. Seaweed, seaweed and other iodine rich foods should be consumed in moderation, as excessive intake may affect thyroid function. It can be used with Tonic Diet such as stewed chicken soup with astragalus and medlar, but individual differences should be paid attention to. Those with yin deficiency and excessive fire should not be over warming.

Fourth, Emotional Regulation

Hypothyroidism patients are prone to experiencing low mood, and traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes maintaining a peaceful state of mind. Soothing exercises such as Ba Duan Jin and Tai Chi can be used to relieve liver qi, and combined with massaging the Tai Chong acupoint to alleviate depression and anxiety. Avoiding long-term mental stress and ensuring adequate sleep can help restore qi and blood.

Fifth, Exercise Therapy

Choose low-intensity exercises such as walking and yoga, with slight sweating as the degree, to avoid excessive consumption of yang energy. Winter sports should pay attention to keeping warm, and the best time for exercise is when the morning sun rises. Patients with combined heart failure should undergo exercise rehabilitation under the guidance of a physician. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for hypothyroidism needs to be persisted for 3-6 months to show significant effects, and thyroid function should be regularly rechecked during the treatment period. When using Western medicine as an alternative treatment, traditional Chinese medicine and Youjiale should be taken at an interval of 2 hours. Pay attention to keeping warm in daily life, avoid staying up late and getting tired, and moderate sun exposure can help generate yang energy. If palpitations or worsening edema occur, seek medical attention promptly and adjust the treatment plan.