Thyroid Disorders Acupressure treatment

Acupressure points for Thyroid Disorders, Acupressure treatment for Thyroid Disorders, Acupressure reflex points for Thyroid Disorders.

Thyroid Disorders Acupressure treatment

Acupressure points for Thyroid Disorders, Acupressure treatment for Thyroid Disorders, Acupressure reflex points for Thyroid Disorders.

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Acupressure treatment for Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid Gland

It is situated in the throat, behind the hyoid bone (Adam's apple). it has two lobes. it secretes 3 hormones namely :-

- tri- iodothyronine (T3)

- Thyroxin (T4)

- Calcitonin

Diseases of thyroid gland :-

Hyperthyroidism : when serum T3 and T4 level is increased & TSH level is remarkably reduced, it results in hyperthyroidism. it affects nearly all organs including GI tracts, cardiovascular, skin, respiratory, neuromuscular, reproductive & produces series of symptoms and signs.

Hypothyroidism : when serum T4 levels are low & TSH levels are high (< 5 m U/L) , serum cholesterol & triglycerides levels are raised, the condition is called Hypothyroidism. like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism also sffect all vital organs.

Normal values :

serum cholesterol : less than 200 mg %

serum T3 : 0.75 - 2.1 ng/ml

serum T4 : 4.7 - 12.0 ug %

serum TSH : 0.75 - 5.0 uv/ml

Acupressure treatment for thyroid disorders :

St 9, 27

CV 22

GV 14, 15, 20

LI 4, 18

GB 12, 21

Reflex points:

Brain, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, kidney, cervical vertebrae, large intestine, heart.