Prevention and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism, abbreviated as hyperthyroidism 1, refers to increased thyroid function and excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, causing accelerated body oxidation process and increased metabolic rate, characterized by high metabolism syndrome, hyperexcitability of nervous and cardiovascular systems, goiter, exophthalmos, etc. Main preventive and therapeutic measures are as follows:
1) Single herbal remedies: First, dry kelp and make into powder, 6 grams each time, three times daily; or boil kelp 30 to 60 grams daily in water. Second, place 30 grams of kelp skin, 15 grams of kelp, and 15 grams of sea algae in a sandpot, simmer gently over low heat, when nearly cooked add 100 grams of white radish, continue cooking until soft. Third, use compound antithyroid paste (containing Astragalus, Codonopsis, Ophiopogon, White Peony, Prunella herb each 15 grams, Raw Rehmannia, Salvia, Raw Oyster Shell each 30 grams, Perilla Seed, Schisandra, Processed Cyperus each 10 grams, White Mustard Seed 6 grams, made into paste), one spoonful each time, three times daily, one course lasts three months.
2) Dietary therapy: Consume high-calorie, high-protein, high-sugar diet (if no diabetes), rich in vitamins and iodine, drink plenty of water, avoid strong tea, coffee, and other stimulants. The following medicinal dishes are effective: ① Take 15–30 grams of longan flesh, steep in boiling water as tea. This tea benefits spleen and nourishes blood, effective for forgetfulness and fatigue caused by hyperthyroidism. ② Lotus seeds and glutinous rice in appropriate amounts; cook lotus seeds until soft, dry, grind into powder. Take 20 grams of lotus seed powder mixed with 60 grams of glutinous rice to cook porridge, consume once in morning and once in evening. This porridge nourishes heart and calms spirit, effective for hyperthyroidism. ③ 60 grams of kelp, 40 grams of coix seed, 2 eggs, salt, monosodium glutamate, pepper powder, and lard in appropriate amounts. First wash kelp, cut into strips, clean coix seed, add water and boil until very soft, keep broth. Heat pan on high flame, scramble eggs, then add kelp, coix seed with broth, heat through, add pepper powder and monosodium glutamate. This recipe activates blood circulation, softens hardness, strengthens heart, promotes diuresis, beneficial for hyperthyroid patients.
3) Prevention and care: ① Pay attention to mental and emotional health: due to easy mood swings and emotional stimuli often triggering this condition, special attention should be given to maintaining mental peace and cultivating good psychological state. ② Strengthen physical exercise: maintain regular and persistent physical activity, but avoid rushing or overexertion.