Hyperthyroidism is a common disease caused by metabolic abnormalities. Traditional Chinese scraping therapy has a good regulatory effect on many diseases. So where is the best place to scrape for hyperthyroidism?
Where is the best place to scrape for hyperthyroidism?
I. Scraping Sites
1. Select the Fengchi acupoint of the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang to guide qi and open up the meridians;
2. Select the Tiantu acupoint of the Conception Vessel to directly affect the thyroid and reduce metabolism;
3. Select the Fengmen and Shenshu acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang to nourish the earth and solidify intake;
4. Select the Renying acupoint of the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming to strengthen the spleen and boost energy;
5. Select the Hand Sanli acupoint of the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming to clear the intestines and promote bowel movements.
II. Scraping Methods
1. Scraping the back of the head
Scrape from top to bottom along the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang, with a focus on the Fengchi acupoint.
2. Scraping the lower back
Scrape from top to bottom along the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, with a focus on strengthening the Fengmen and Shenshu acupoints.
3. Scraping the front of the neck
Scrape from top to bottom along the midline of the front of the neck, with a focus on enhancing the Renying and Tiantu acupoints.
4. Scraping the back of the forearm
Scrape from top to bottom along the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming, with a focus on the Hand Sanli acupoint.
III. Indications
It is suitable for patients with hyperthyroidism who have symptoms such as excitement, excessive speech and movement, insomnia, tension, increased appetite, weight loss, heat intolerance, and excessive sweating, as well as characteristic manifestations such as varying degrees of thyroid enlargement, eye protrusion, hand tremor, and neck vascular murmur.
Scraping Positions for Thyroid Nodules
Method 1
Scraping positions: Both sides of the spine, front and side of the neck, C1-C7 and their sides, manubrium sterni area (Tiantu, Tanzhong), elbow flexion area, back of the hand area, and certain parts of the patient's chief complaint symptoms.
Treatment method: Use scraping method. Lightly scrape three lines on both sides of the spine, pinch the front of the neck, scrape the sides of the neck, then focus on scraping both sides of the cervical vertebrae until petechiae appear, and then scrape the manubrium sterni area, elbow flexion area, back of the hand area, and certain parts of the patient's chief complaint symptoms. Once a day, 10 times as one course of treatment.
Main treatment: Thyroid enlargement, thyroid nodules.
Method 2
Scraping positions: Divided into two groups: the Fengchi, Dazhui, Dazhu, Tiantu, Shuitu, Mingmen, and Zhongzhu of the Du Meridian; the Tianzhu, Shenzhu, Fengmen, Lianquan, Renying, Yangguan, and Daimai of the foot Shaoyin gallbladder meridian.
Treatment method: Use scraping and pinching methods. Use one group at a time, alternating between groups. In the selected acupoints and holographic treatment areas, scrape with moderate force until petechiae appear. For Tiantu, Shuitu, Lianquan, and Renying, use the pinching and twisting method of the pinching scraping technique. Once a day.
Main treatment: Thyroid enlargement, thyroid nodules. Both plum blossom needling and scraping therapy can be effective. Early treatment of this disease has good results and can be expected to be cured. Surgery is recommended for late-stage treatment.
Note
Without the guidance of a professional doctor, it is not recommended to directly stimulate thyroid nodules, so as to avoid ulceration, infection, spread, and malignant transformation. It is even more important to avoid scraping on nodules.
Is Scraping Effective for Hyperthyroidism with Poor Liver Function?
Scraping is effective for hyperthyroidism with poor liver function. Through scraping, the liver can be regulated to relieve depression, clear the liver and improve eyesight, and it has a good therapeutic effect on problems caused by liver qi stagnation and liver fire hyperactivity, such as spleen and stomach dysfunction, abnormal menstruation, redness and swelling of the eyes, etc.
Scraping Positions for Hyperthyroidism with Poor Liver Function:
1. Select the Zhiyang acupoint of the Governor Vessel to broaden the chest and regulate qi;
2. Select the Zhongwan acupoint of the Conception Vessel to eliminate stagnation, promote digestion, and relieve pain;
3. Select the Gepu, Ganyu, Danyu acupoints of the foot Taiyang gallbladder meridian and the Qimen, Ligou acupoints of the foot Jueyin liver meridian to soothe the liver and activate blood circulation;
4. Select the Yanglingquan, Waiqiu acupoints of the foot Shaoyang gallbladder meridian to regulate the gallbladder meridian and qi.
Scraping Methods for Hyperthyroidism with Poor Liver Function:
1. Scraping the back
Scrape from top to bottom along the spine, with a focus on the Zhiyang, Gepu, Ganyu, and Danyu acupoints.
2. Scraping the abdomen
Press or scrape the Qimen and Zhongwan acupoints separately.
3. Scraping the outer side of the calf
Scrape from top to bottom along the foot Shaoyang gallbladder meridian, with a focus on scraping from the Yanglingquan acupoint to the Waiqiu acupoint, and emphasize scraping the Yanglingquan and Waiqiu acupoints.
4. Scraping the inner side of the calf
Scrape from top to bottom along the foot Jueyin liver meridian, with a focus on scraping the Ligou acupoint.
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Scraping
1. Benefits
(1) Promotes metabolic waste elimination. The human body undergoes continuous metabolism every day, and the waste produced during the process needs to be eliminated in a timely manner. Scraping can promptly bring the metabolic "garbage" to the surface of the body, deposit it in the subcutaneous pores, keep the blood flow smooth, and restore natural metabolic vitality.
(2) Relaxes muscles and promotes blood circulation. More and more people suffer from cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, and back pain. This is because when the "soft tissues" of the body (joint capsules, ligaments, fascia, etc.) are injured, the muscles will be in a state of tension, contraction, or even spasm, resulting in pain symptoms. If not treated in time, adhesion, fibrosis, or scar formation of varying degrees will occur, which will aggravate the condition. Scraping can relax muscles, promote blood circulation, relieve pain, and help restore the affected areas.
(3) Adjusts the balance of yin and yang. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance of yin and yang in the body. Scraping has a bidirectional regulatory effect on the body's functions, improving and adjusting the functions of the organs to restore balance.
2. Drawbacks
The drawbacks of scraping are usually due to not paying attention to contraindications and improper operation.
(1) Frequent scraping without moderation can cause damage to the tissues outside the skin, which not only does not help to relieve fatigue but also increases the burden on the body.
(2) For people with weak qi and blood, scraping can deplete their energy. Regular scraping can lead to poor mental state, general weakness, dizziness, etc., making the body worse.
(3) For people with skin ulcers or other skin diseases, scraping is not a pleasure but a torture, and it can cause greater damage to already fragile skin tissues, even leading to infection and exacerbating the condition.
(4) For certain people with blood disorders or problems with heart or liver function, scraping should be avoided to prevent greater harm to the body.
Precautions for Scraping for Hyperthyroidism
1. Avoid wind and keep warm during treatment
Avoid wind and keep warm during scraping treatment. When the room temperature is low, try to minimize the exposed areas. In hot summer temperatures, do not scrape in front of a fan or in places with air circulation. When scraping, the skin pores open and release sweat, so if exposed to wind and cold, the pathogenic factors can enter directly through the open pores, which not only affects the effectiveness of scraping treatment but can also cause new diseases due to wind and cold.
2. Treat only one condition at a time when scraping
The scraping time should not be too long, and each scraping treatment should strictly adhere to the principle of treating only one condition. Large-scale scraping treatment should be avoided to protect the body's vital energy.
For each condition that provides scraping positions, when combining meridian points and holographic treatment areas, select 1-2 scraping positions each time.
3. Drink a cup of hot water after scraping treatment
Scraping treatment opens up the sweat pores, expels pathogenic factors, and consumes part of the body's fluid. After scraping, drinking a cup of hot water not only replenishes the lost fluids but also promotes metabolism and accelerates the elimination of metabolic waste.
4. Pay attention to the timing of bathing after scraping treatment
After scraping treatment, to avoid wind and cold invasion, the skin pores should be closed and return to their original state before bathing, which usually takes about 3 hours. However, during bathing, when the water is not completely dry, scraping can be performed. When the pores are slightly open during bathing, scraping at this time has a significant effect, but it is important to keep warm.
5. Pay attention to the direction of scraping
Do not scrape back and forth. In principle, scrape from top to bottom and from the inside to the outside. Scrape the face from the inside to the outside, the head from the top to the surrounding areas, the neck from top to bottom, the back and waist from top to bottom and from the inside to the outside, the chest from the inside to the outside, and the limbs from top to bottom. After scraping one area, scrape another area, and do not scrape randomly without a specific order.
6. Control the duration of scraping
The scraping time for each area should be 3-5 minutes; the scraping time for each area using a replenishing scraping technique should be 5-10 minutes. Generally, for one patient, select 3-5 areas for scraping treatment. For patients who do not develop petechiae or have fewer petechiae, as long as petechiae appear on the skin, scraping should not be forced.
7. Pay attention to the interval between scraping treatments
Before the petechiae from the previous scraping treatment subside, scraping should not be performed again in the same area. There should be an interval of 3-6 days between subsequent scraping treatments, based on the disappearance of petechiae on the skin. Generally, 3-5 treatments are considered one course of treatment.
Who Should Avoid Scraping?
1. Scraping therapy is not recommended for individuals with abscesses, ulcers, rashes, unknown lumps, as it can cause infection and spread. Scraping therapy is also contraindicated for acute sprains, injuries, or fractures, as scraping can aggravate bleeding at the injury site.
2. Individuals with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, liver and kidney dysfunction, or generalized edema should avoid scraping therapy. Scraping can cause congestion of the subcutaneous tissues, promote blood circulation, and increase the burden on the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys, worsening the condition.
3. Individuals with skin ulcers or other skin diseases should avoid scraping, as scraping the superficial layer of the skin can cause rupture and infection, worsening the condition.
4. Individuals with hemophilia or leukemia should avoid scraping, as scraping can cause local congestion and individuals with low platelet count should be cautious. Scraping is needed for areas with injuries, such as bruises on the arms, broken skin on the back, or fractures in the legs.
5. Scraping is not recommended for pregnant women, especially on the abdomen and lower back, as it can easily cause miscarriage.
6. Individuals with lower limb varicose veins should avoid scraping, and if scraping is necessary, it should be done with caution. Scraping should be done from bottom to top and with light pressure. Scraping can cause local pain, and not paying attention to wind and cold after scraping can lead to colds, etc.
Can Cupping Therapy be Used for Hyperthyroidism?
Cupping therapy can be used for patients with hyperthyroidism. Cupping can regulate organ function, improve blood circulation, and enhance resistance to disease, which has a positive effect on relieving symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Cupping Method:
Select the Dazhui area, Shendao area, Huagai area, Xinyu area, Gepu area, Shenshu area, Ganmen area, Piyu area, Zusanli area, Sanyinjiao area, and Shenque area for cupping, and leave the cups on for 30-40 minutes.
Operating Principle:
The above areas have the effects of invigorating the spleen, promoting dampness, and regulating the Triple Burner meridian.
Note:
Cupping therapy should be avoided when symptoms of hyperthyroidism occur, such as tachycardia, palpitations, facial flushing, hand tremors, protruding eyes, nausea, vomiting, and high fever. Patients should be promptly sent for medical treatment using both Chinese and Western medicine.
