How Acupuncture helps
According to traditional Chinese medicine philosophy, most diseases stem from imbalances in the key energies of the body and spirit. "Qi" which can be defined as life force energy, flows along pathways through the body known as "meridians". It must be kept strong and flowing freely. If Qi is weak or the meridare blocked, certain organs will not get the nourishment they require, and illness will result. Acupuncture is a process that involves inserting very thin needles into the skin at specific points on the body that coordinate with particular pathways of Qi. By targeting these meridians or pathways, an acupuncture practitioner aims to bring back into balance a disruption of Qi believed to cause thyroid disorders or other symptoms of a disease. According to the British Acupuncture Council, acupuncture can treat thyroid disease in many ways, such as: . Lowering thyroid hormone levels in patients with hyperthyroidism . Increasing thyroid hormone levels in people wit