Acupuncture for Hypothyroidism in London: Supporting Energy and Metabolism Naturally

If you constantly feel tired, cold, and foggy no matter how much you rest, your thyroid may be working below its best.
Hypothyroidism slows down your body’s energy production, affecting everything from metabolism and mood to digestion and circulation.
While medication can stabilise hormone levels, acupuncture and pulse diagnosis go deeper — uncovering the underlying imbalances in the body that weaken thyroid function and energy levels.

Understanding Hypothyroidism from a Chinese Medicine Perspective

In Chinese medicine, hypothyroidism reflects a pattern of deficiency and stagnation within the body’s energy systems. It is not just a glandular issue but a sign that the whole system needs rebalancing.
Common underlying patterns include:

  • Kidney Yang deficiency causing fatigue, feeling cold, and low metabolism

  • Spleen Qi deficiency leading to poor digestion and weight gain

  • Liver Qi stagnation creating emotional stress and sluggish circulation

  • Phlegm or damp accumulation manifesting as heaviness, brain fog, and swelling

  • Heart system imbalance affecting mood, motivation, and warmth

These patterns combine to create the symptoms often seen in hypothyroidism — tiredness, low mood, cold hands and feet, and slowed thinking.

How Pulse Diagnosis Reveals Thyroid Imbalances

Pulse diagnosis provides a precise, real-time assessment of how the thyroid’s underlying systems are functioning.
By reading over 25 pulse qualities across multiple positions, George can identify:

  • Weakness or coldness in the Kidney system (low energy reserves)

  • Stagnation in the Liver pulse (stress-related suppression of thyroid function)

  • Slow or soggy pulses indicating metabolic sluggishness

  • Irregular heart rhythm reflecting emotional strain or nervous fatigue

This allows for a personalised treatment plan that restores warmth, supports hormonal balance, and strengthens energy flow throughout the body.

How Acupuncture Supports Thyroid Function and Energy

Acupuncture helps regulate the body’s internal communication systems — the brain, endocrine glands, and nervous system — to improve energy regulation and metabolism.
Key therapeutic benefits include:

  • Boosting circulation and oxygen delivery to the thyroid gland

  • Stimulating energy production and warmth

  • Reducing stress hormones that interfere with thyroid function

  • Supporting digestion and nutrient absorption

  • Improving mood and mental clarity

Scientific research has shown acupuncture’s potential to modulate thyroid hormones and support the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis, helping restore balance naturally.


A 42-year-old woman came to George with fatigue, weight gain, and feeling constantly cold despite being on thyroid medication. Pulse diagnosis revealed Kidney Yang deficiency with Liver Qi stagnation — a classic pattern behind slowed metabolism and stress-related exhaustion.
Her acupuncture plan focused on warming the Kidney system, moving Liver Qi, and strengthening digestion. Within a few weeks, her energy improved, she reported feeling “warmer from within,” and her mental focus returned.


Hypothyroidism is not just about hormone levels — it reflects deeper energy imbalances within the body. Acupuncture and pulse diagnosis offer a natural way to strengthen vitality, restore warmth, and bring the whole system back into balance.


If fatigue, low mood, or thyroid issues are holding you back, book a consultation with George at georgemonkhouse.com. Discover how acupuncture and pulse diagnosis can help you restore natural energy and balance your metabolism.


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