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1.
Overview and Causes|
Hyperthyroidism
is termed as an excessive activity of the thyroid gland and as a
result, an excess production of the thyroid hormones. It maybe caused
by increased growth of the gland, by the presence of a tumor or
due to Graves' Disease. |
2. Symptoms|
The
functions of thyroid are involved in so many vital process throughout
the body, including maintenance of body temperature, conversion
of food to energy, and regulation of growth and fertility. So, the
effects of an excess of the thyroid hormone are many or varied.
The symptoms of hypertyroidism are:
a. Anxiety with rapid heart beat, tremors, sweating and hot feeling. b. Weight loss despite increased appetite and food intake. c. Bulging eyes is an important symptom in the Grave𠏋 disease. d. Itching skin with the texture of orange peel on the legs and feet. e. Significant elevation of the level of the thyroid hormone in the blood can be detected. f. The diagnosis can be further established by Ultrasound of the thyroid gland and Radioactive Iodine uptake scan. Return To Top |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
4.
Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM
This ailment, according to TCM,
has different syndromes. The treatment for these syndromes using herbal
medicine and acupuncture is shown below.
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(a) Qigong and other therapies
For effect of Qigong on the Nervous System Function, click here. Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements. The following types of Qigong may help:
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above. This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them. (b) Medicated diet 1) Coix seed 30g, hooked uncaria 15g, Chrysanthemum flower 15g, One Black chicken, Two liters of water. Cook it as the soup for a week supply; Take it once a day. (c) Life style 1. Take more vegetable, fruit, and some food which is easy to digest. 2. Do not take any greasy or strongly flavored food. 3. Don't drink coffee, strong tea, or any alcohol. 4. Avoid mental stress and overstrain. Return to Top Acknowledgments: We also greatly acknowedge Ms. Najaf Munir, MBBS, for her editorial support. Ms. Munir simplified the highly technical medical documents into easy-to-read documents, for the enjoyment and education of our numerous visitors. |
5. Healing by
Other Therapies
