Hypothyroidism and Reiki
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders in this modern world affecting men, women and even children. Suffering from hypothyroidism can often be compared to a roller-coaster ride because it greatly affects the overall quality of life by influencing several functions in the body. Issues like poor memory, dry skin, weight gain, fatigue, brittle nails, mood swings, and thinning hair are just a few of the symptoms that can plague patients.
There are a few basic reasons that contribute to Hypothyroidism, one being the body’s inability to produce a sufficient amount of thyroid hormomes (T3 and T4). The second one being the inability to convert T4 to T3 and the third is when your own antibodies actually target and attack the thyroid gland as in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis cases.
The most common treatment is to have your doctor prescribe thyroid medication. While this is typical, it is not always effective or well tolerated by all patients. For some, it can have severe side effects when taken long-term which is why we need to resolve the problem at the energetic level in an attempt to uproot it for good and reduce the dependency on medications. With this said, Reiki works incredibly well to accelerate the healing process and enhance the overall quality of life.
At the energetic level, most thyroid abnormalities are caused by an imbalance or blockage of the Throat chakra. Since the throat chakra is the seat of self-expression and communication, it forms an interface between the heart and the head similar to a mediator between emotions and the logic. When your throat chakra is balanced, you are able to express yourself clearly and authentically, without being harsh or overcritical, however, often times the opposite happens when the throat chakra becomes blocked or imbalanced.
Here are a few suggestions on how to restore thyroid health by realigning your throat chakra:
- Yoga and chanting: Chanting, singing and reading aloud are very simple yet effective ways to open the Throat chakra. Additionally, breathing exercises and yogic postures are also very useful.
- Sound healing: Listening to singing bowls, or forks influence us at the vibrational level and help to purify the throat chakra.
- Reiki: Using Reiki helps to unblock all the chakras, including the throat chakra which in turn helps to restore balance and health.
- Essential oils: Essential oils vibrate at a high frequency and can alter and raise our frequency affecting both mental and physical states. Lemongrass, myrrh or frankincense oils can help to unlock your throat chakra, restoring thyroid function. You may like to use them in an oil diffuser (aromatherapy) or simply rub them on your throat.
- Breathing: Breathing correctly helps to heal the thyroid chakra very quickly. It is important to breathe deep and through the abdomen to receive the intended outcome.
- Affirmations: The repetition of affirmations helps to set the intention to break previously existing subconscious patterns and helps create new healthy ones. You may design your own affirmations like the ones listed below or create your own depending on your specific situation:
● I communicate effectively and easily.
● I know when it is time to listen.
● I set my boundaries clearly.
● I love to share my insights and I do it with grace and ease.
● I listen to my body so that I can understand my feelings.
You probably already know that your body has an incredible self-healing capacity. Nature created it that way, but we also need to do our part in order to allow that healing to happen. I have heard of people setting their intention and choosing to reverse their hypothyroid condition completely with help of holistic healing and Reiki. They are now thriving without the need for prescriptions and medical intervention. Why not explore your own options, set your intentions for a most perfect outcome and try Reiki yourself, you may be pleasantly surprised.
