Use massage to restore healthy function to your thyroid…
The thyroid gland is one of the most important glands in the body. The little gland is responsible for the production, storage, and release of thyroid hormones, which play a vital role in your overall health. It’s not an overstatement to say that the hormones produced by your thyroid affect just about every one of your body’s cells.
Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) is a surprisingly common problem–affecting roughly 12% of the U.S. population. What’s worse is that as many as 60% of people with thyroid conditions have no idea that they have a problem. They go about their lives blissfully unaware that their thyroid gland isn’t producing the right amount of thyroid hormone.
How can you tell if you’ve got low thyroid function? Here are some of the main symptoms of hypothyroidism:
- Unexplained weight gain or loss
- Fatigue
- Weakness of the muscles
- Patches of skin growing rough
- Intolerance to cold
- Decreased sex drive or libido
- Cognitive difficulties
- Depression
- Abnormal menstruation
All of these things are signs that you may be suffering from reduced thyroid function.
But did you know that a simple massage may be enough to help restore your thyroid to optimal condition? Sound too good to be true? Read on to find out more…
Reasons Thyroid Massage is Important
Massage can help to reduce the symptoms of hypothyroidism, as it can help to stimulate the flow of blood to the thyroid gland. Proper circulation is a vital “must” in order to have a healthy thyroid gland. By increasing blood flow, you can essentially boost the output of your thyroid.
Massage also increases lymphatic flow to the important little gland. Healthy lymphatic flow is necessary for all of the organs and glands in your endocrine (hormone producing) system. By increasing lymphatic flow via massage, you stimulate your thyroid gland and thereby potentially increase the production of the thyroid hormone.
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One of the best things about thyroid massage is a reduction of inflammation. Swelling is one of the many symptoms of damaged tissue, and swelling in your thyroid gland is usually a sign something is wrong. But massage has been proven to have anti-inflammatory effects, meaning it can help to reduce swelling. By reducing swelling, you may help to restore healthy thyroid gland function.
Massage can also help to reduce the weakness in your muscles, as well as fatigue. Deep tissue massage, in particular, stimulates blood flow to the muscles, increasing the production of energy in your muscles. You’ll find yourself feeling more active and alive after a good massage, and you’ll feel less tired or achy as a result.
Finally, massage can help to reduce stress. Stress is one of the many factors that could lead to thyroid gland functions, particularly if the stress lasts over an extended period of time. The massage can counteract your stress, reducing the production of cortisol in your body. The result will be less strain placed on your body’s energy systems, so you will have more energy for your daily life.
Is thyroid massage guaranteed to work? Sadly, the answer is no.
The endocrine system is a very delicate one, and it requires a very precise balance in order to function. If your thyroid gland is underperforming, there is an underlying reason why. Massage won’t combat that underlying reason, but it can help to mitigate the side effects of the disorder. You’ll find that thyroid massage can be a helpful way to feel better despite your hypothyroidism, and it may even help to increase your thyroid function.
