If the thyroid is unable to function optimally, or at least effectively, then it is suffering from a condition known as hypothyroidism. It was assumed just until recently, that the only treatment for this condition was offered by Western medicine. But consistent promising findings have confirmed that the alternative treatment of acupuncture in Overland Park can help people suffering from hypothyroidism get relief from their symptoms.

Situated at the lower and front area of the neck, the thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that secretes the hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine. These hormones are generally responsible for balancing the metabolic processes of the body. When these hormones are in short supply, the body then suffers from hypothyroidism. Women of childbearing age are the most likely people to be affected by this condition although there are occasions that children and males can develop this disorder.

When it comes to the treatment of hypothyroidism, the Chinese overwhelmingly choose acupuncture as it has been proven for thousands of years to successfully work in the treatment of this condition. It has been revealed that certain areas of the human body are related to peripheral nerves. Acupuncturists treat hypothyroidism by inserting fine sharp needles on specific spots on the body to nullify the pain caused by the thyroid problem and the other symptoms.

Acupuncture has been the go to treatment of the Chinese for millennia and is reputed to be a treatment that can cure a wide range of health conditions. In the West, extensive research studies are being done to test the effectiveness of acupuncture in eliminating certain types of diseases.

There is no known cure for hypothyroidism. However, this does not change the fact that acupuncture can be a powerful medical approach to help treat a wide range of hypothyroid symptoms. This treatment is often used along herbal treatments to help an individual live an energy-filled healthy life.