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A thyroid imbalance can cause weight problems, chronic fatigue, feelings of
being overwhelmed, anxiety, emotional imbalances, hair loss, skin problems,
depression or any combination of these symptoms. The thyroid gland, located at
the base of the throat, works on a physiological level to balance the rate of
your metabolism. Thyroid acupressure points enable healing energy (known as Qi
or Chi) to move through the thyroid restoring its homeostatic (balancing)
mechanisms. Opening the energy flow through the thyroid gland can balance both
hyperthyroid and hypothyroid conditions since this flow governs homeostasis.
However, it takes constant practice to maintain this equilibrium.
I want to give you guidance on: how to restore energy flow through
your thyroid gland, as well as natural methods and common issues necessary to
balance this vital endocrine gland. I believe many people with a history of
thyroid problems* who have received medical advice and treatment can use
acupressure points, breathing exercises, yoga postures, and assertive
communication to balance the thyroid successfully without side effects. This
video clip will show you a pair of acupressure points for balancing your
thyroid. In the remainder of this article I will describe a powerful but
easy-to-do exercise, which stimulates the most potent acupressure points for
balancing the thyroid gland. Then I’ll summarize the work you’ll need to do to
get the best results.
Stimulate the thyroid acupressure points daily on your neck, base of
your throat, and chest as instructed below. The most healing thyroid points are
localized near your thyroid gland and are called the Windows of the Sky.
These points are stimulated effectively in the following exercise called the
Neck Press. For best results, you need to do this exercise 3 to 5 times daily
for a few months. Check out a fully
guided routine using Neck Press to benefit your thyroid, shoulders and
neck.
Neck Press - Head forward with elbows
close
Neck Press: Sit comfortably with your eyes closed and
your hands interlaced behind your neck, letting your head hang forward to
gently stretch your neck muscles. Bring your elbows close together in front of
you, pointing downward, compressing the sides of your neck with the heels of
your hands. Inhale deeply, raising your head as you gently stretch your elbows
out to the sides, while letting your head tilt back. Exhale as you head relaxes
forward and your elbows come close together in front of you again. Repeat this
breathing exercise for two minutes; then continue with the use of K 27.
Neck Press - Head up with elbows apart
Hold K 27, the acupressure points on both sides of the sternum as
shown in the video clip above. With your eyes still closed, take long, slow
deep breaths as you slowly let your head turn from side to side. Feel your
entire neck region relax as you continue to breathe deeply, while holding these
points. Gently let your head tilt upward as you inhale and downward as you
exhale, while you use your mind to visualize more blood flowing through your
thyroid gland at the base of your throat. With your hands in your lap, take
another minute or two to let yourself completely relax. If you have a few more
minutes, this would be a great time to sit up with a straight spine and
mediate.
Causes: I believe thyroid problems can often be caused by traumatic
events or inner conflicts, which may have occurred years ago. Thyroid blockages
commonly present themselves during these hard, stressful times when we aren’t
supported to fully express our feelings and needs. Blocked self-expression can
contribute to chronic neck tension which constricts the energy flow through
your thyroid gland and affects its functioning. Expressing yourself
appropriately harmonizes your thyroid, and mind/body issues. Many people make
excuses for not living their dreams, minimize their needs, and have difficulty
expressing these needs, goals, and life aspirations. When you get support to
express your feelings and formulate creative goals, your thyroid gland will
begin to come back to life. If you practice speaking your truth in appropriate
ways your thyroid will respond.
Acupressure Thyroid Self-Treatment Program: I believe that to get the
best results you must do all I have described above using the points, the Neck
Press breathing exercise, plus yoga postures (if your body is flexible enough),
omit sugar, take kelp supplements as directed, and get counseling for enhancing
your self-expression.
My wife, who had a hyperactive thyroid condition, healed herself over the
last few years using this holistic program. She choose not to take radioactive
iodine, which would have made her thyroid under-active, causing her to be
dependent on taking thyroid supplements the rest of her life. Instead she had
the courage to change her diet, completely eliminating all sugar for three
months. She continues to reduce her sugar intake significantly of all sugars
such as cane sugar, honey, brown sugar, corn syrup, fructose, sodas, citrus
juices, and all sweets. My wife also found doing the Shoulder Stand and Plow
Pose yoga postures with long, deep breathing at night before bed helped her
tremendously. In the morning, she practices 15 minutes of the Five
Tibetan Rites. In addition to the self-acupressure described above, she
also often received weekly acupuncture treatments.
Be sure to practice the Neck Press
breathing exercise followed by holding the K 27 acupressure points 3 to 5 times
daily for at least 3 months. Once you begin to achieve results and your thyroid
balances, you will still need to do these practices, but not as many times per
day for maintenance and prevention. Believe me, it’s a lot of work to take your
health into your own hands, but once you do, it’s an empowering, gratifying
feeling.
*Important: Please see a doctor for medical advice and treatment
especially if you have any medical problems or symptoms before you begin any of
these routines. The acupressure points and guidance here are not intended to be
a substitute for medical treatment.