Hypothyroidism and the efficacy of selected acupuncture points LIV 1 and GB 21 – A comparative study

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dc.contributor.authorMuthukrishan, Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorMangaiarkarasi, Nen_US
dc.contributor.authorManavalan, Nen_US
dc.contributor.authorMoovendan, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorPrabhu, P.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-02T11:20:17Z
dc.date.available2024-12-02T11:20:17Z
dc.date.issued2024-04
dc.description.abstractBackground: Acupuncture is a time-tested treatment modality from traditional Chinese medicine having strong basic philosophical principles. Under this ideology, health develops from the free flow of qi or vital energy which connects the theory of yin and yang. Hypothyroidism arising from hormone deficiency is a most common disorder affecting women more than men. Applying acupuncture simultaneously at several well-known acupoints was known to be effective in thyroid disorders but scanty studies exist on single-point acupuncture needling for hypothyroidism. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acupuncture needling at acupoints Liver 1 (LIV-1) and Gall Bladder-21 (GB-21) on thyroid function test in hypothyroidism patients and compare the efficacy of LIV-1 and GB-21. Materials and Methods: A comparative study was performed among 80 patients with hypothyroidism in the age group of 18–35 years. Patients satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly assigned to the LIV-1 group and GB-21 group. The acupuncture needling was given to both groups for duration of 20 min on alternate days for 15 days a month for 3 months, that is, 45 days of needling in 90 days. Thyroid function test was assessed pre- and post-intervention for both the groups and the results were compared. Results: The results showed a significant reduction in triiodothyronine and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels and a significant increase in tetraiodothyronine levels in both LIV-1 group and GB-21 group. However, no significant variation was noted between the groups. Conclusion: Single-point acupuncture needling at LIV-1 and GB-21 points significantly improved the thyroid function tests. Both these acupoints were equally effective in treating hypothyroidism.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Naturopathy, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Research, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationMuthukrishan K, Mangaiarkarasi N, Manavalan N, Moovendan A, Prabhu P. . Hypothyroidism and the efficacy of selected acupuncture points LIV 1 and GB 21 – A comparative study . National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2024 Apr; 14(4): 662-667en_US
dc.identifier.issn2231-3206
dc.identifier.issn2320-4672
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/240042
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisher?Eldaghayes Publisheren_US
dc.relation.issuenumber4en_US
dc.relation.volume14en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.5455/njppp.2023.13.03138202318092023en_US
dc.subjectAcupunctureen_US
dc.subjectGall bladder Meridianen_US
dc.subjectGall Bladder-21en_US
dc.subjectHypothyroidismen_US
dc.subjectLiver Meridianen_US
dc.subjectLiv1en_US
dc.subjectThyroid Function Testen_US
dc.subjectTriiodothyronineen_US
dc.subjectTetraiodothyronineen_US
dc.subjectThyroid-stimulating Hormoneen_US
dc.titleHypothyroidism and the efficacy of selected acupuncture points LIV 1 and GB 21 – A comparative studyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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