A Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as an inability to tolerate cold, fatigue, constipation, a slowed heart rate, Anxiety and Depression as well as weight gain. If it is untreated, the symptoms can gradually worsen. Constant stimulation of the thyroid gland to release more hormones may lead to an enlarged thyroid, termed a goitre.
In TCM, hypothyroidism is thought to be caused by deficiencies in the kidneys. In TCM, yin and yang originating in the kidneys is the root of all yin and yang for the organs. Kidney yin moistens and nourishes the body, while kidney yang provides warmth. A lack of yang leads to a cold body, an aversion to cold and fatigue, dizziness, a pale complexion and scanty hair, among other symptoms.
To increase both kidney yin and yang, go for processed rehmannia root, fleeceflower root and dwarf lilyturf tuber. Herbs such as Radix Rehmanniae, malaytea scurfpea fruit, cassia twig and codonopsis root are used to boost your kidney and spleen yang. Others, such as prepared common monkshood daughter root, rehmannia root, Chinese angelica and white peony root are used to increase kidney yang.
Besides herbs, you should keep yourself warm and do some light exercises in the morning sun to increase yang in your body.
Avoid catching upper respiratory infections, which could lead to myxedema coma, a life-threatening state of extreme hypothyroidism.
Go for easily digested food that is prepared in liquid or semi-liquid forms, such as porridge or soup with fish, eggs, lotus seeds, red dates, walnut, black sesame, beef or mutton to enhance your spleen.
Avoid consuming cold, spicy, oily and raw food, which is difficult to digest and can reduce your spleen yang.
Go to bed early, at around 10pm, and have sufficient rest to boost your immune system and produce more yin and yang for the body.
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