HUMAN NECK ANATOMY

Thyroid gland produces stores and releases the hormone called thyroxin, which is below normal level when thyroid gland starts malfunctioning. This entire situation is known as hypothyroidism. When a person suffers from the disease, the metabolism is altered and therefore, almost all systems of the body get affected.

Acupuncture is a Chinese medical system that has been in practice since centuries. In this science, definite parts of the anatomy, associated with peripheral nerves, are pierced with fine and sharp needles. The purpose is to eliminate the pain and to cure the disease. On the clinical base, many patients with hypothyroidism found relief by adopting the use of acupuncture treatment. However, this was aid by other alternative therapies too.

Acupuncture has conventionally been adopted in some Southeast Asian region and especially in China to treat most of the illnesses effectively. It is obvious that the disease like hypothyroidism is also being treated with the help of this therapy. There are many researches suggest that acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicines are helpful in the cure of hypothyroidism.

In hypothyroidism, the thyroid hormonal level is disturbed and this can be brought back very effectively with the help of acupuncture. Acupuncture is more effective when the needles are heated using the technique called as 'moxibustion'. This is the method in which, an acupuncturist lights a small bunch of the dried herb called moxa or mugwort and holds it above the acupuncture needles. The herb burns slowly, steadily and gives off a little smoke with pleasant incense like smell. This enhances the efficacy of the needles and gives the desired results quickly.

There are some local points that help to diagnose the disease. An expert acupuncturist can easily reveal the problem. Points such as ST9 (renying), LI18 (neck fuku), KI3 (taixi) etc get affected and the disease is treated accordingly. Once diagnose is done, the drug is administered along with the acupuncture. The main motto is to regulate and tonify the qi and yang.

Acupuncture if done properly, vitalizes the blood, stimulates, and strengthens the immune system of the body. It is always advisable for a patient with hypothyroidism to go for the good combination of different therapies. For instance, person going for acupuncture should follow the diet chart given by the doctor. He or she has to follow the regimen too. Some of the Chinese medicines work very fast and effectively when augment with the Chinese therapies such as acupuncture and acupressure.

You can live happily with hypothyroidism if you make yourself aware of the disease. You need to be conscious about the disease and need to be in positive attitude.