Hypothyroidism, for example, can manifest as dry skin, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, gut dysbiosis contributing to leaky gut, depression, and weight gain due to slowed metabolism.
例如甲狀腺功能減退，可表現為皮膚乾燥、掉髮、月經不調、腸道菌群失衡（導致腸漏）、抑鬱，以及因新陳代謝減慢而出現體重增加。

A Global Story
全球現況

In the United States, over 20 million people live with thyroid disease, and more than 12% will face a thyroid condition in their lifetime. Yet this is only part of the picture. Globally, the thyroid’s burden is immense:
在美國，超過二千萬人患有甲狀腺疾病，並且有超過 12% 的人一生中會面對甲狀腺相關問題。但這僅是冰山一角。放眼全球，甲狀腺疾病的負擔同樣沉重：

• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis affects about 7–8% of adults worldwide, more common in women and in lower-income regions.
  橋本氏甲狀腺炎影響全球約 7–8% 的成年人，女性及低收入地區更為常見。
• Nearly 1 in 4 people carry thyroid nodules, most without knowing.
  接近四分之一的人有甲狀腺結節，大部分人甚至毫不知情。
• Thyroid cancer diagnoses reached over 820,000 new cases in 2022, though survival remains high.
  在 2022 年，甲狀腺癌新確診病例超過 82 萬宗，儘管如此，存活率仍然相對較高。

The lesson is clear: thyroid imbalance is not rare, it is woven into the human condition—often silent, often unseen.
由此可見，甲狀腺失衡並不罕見，它已經深深編織在人類健康狀況之中，往往潛藏不顯，難以察覺。

Validated Nutrients and Foods for Thyroid Support‍
‍經驗證的營養素與食物：支持甲狀腺健康

Nutritional support remains a cornerstone for managing hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and related imbalances. Key nutrients include:
營養支持仍然是處理甲狀腺功能減退、橋本氏病及相關失衡的基石。關鍵營養素包括：

• Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, algae, flax, hemp): reduce inflammation and autoimmunity; trials confirm benefits in Hashimoto’s.
  奧米加-3 脂肪酸（鮭魚、藻類、亞麻籽、大麻籽）：有助減低炎症及自體免疫；臨床實驗證實對橋本氏病有效。
• Vitamin B12 (chlorella, supplements): up to 40% of hypothyroid patients are deficient; supplementation improves fatigue and mood.
  維他命 B12（小球藻、補充劑）：多達 40% 的甲狀腺功能減退患者有B12缺乏問題；適量補充可改善疲勞與情緒。
• Vitamins D & E (eggs, nuts, hemp): Vitamin D deficiency exacerbates Hashimoto’s, with supplementation lowering autoantibodies.
  維他命 D 及 E（雞蛋、堅果、大麻籽）：維他命 D 缺乏會加劇橋本氏病，補充可降低自身抗體。
• Selenium and iodine (Brazil nuts, seaweed in moderation): critical for hormone conversion; excess iodine can worsen Hashimoto’s.
  硒與碘（巴西堅果、適量海藻）：對荷爾蒙轉化為重要；但碘過量可惡化橋本氏病。
• Protein (spirulina, quinoa): supports hormone production.
  蛋白質（螺旋藻、藜麥）：有助支持荷爾蒙生成。
• Adaptogens (ashwagandha, rhodiola, schisandra, licorice): regulate the HPT axis; ashwagandha reduces TSH in mild hypothyroidism.
  適應原藥材（印度人參、紅景天、五味子、甘草）：調節下丘腦-腦垂體-甲狀腺軸；其中印度人參能降低輕度甲狀腺功能減退的 TSH 水平。
• Detoxifying herbs (turmeric, milk thistle, broccoli sprouts): support liver and reduce systemic inflammation.
  排毒草藥（薑黃、奶薊、芽菜西蘭花）：支持肝臟並減低全身炎症。
• Medicinal mushrooms (reishi, cordyceps, lion’s mane): modulate immunity and balance autoimmunity.
  藥用菇類（靈芝、冬蟲夏草、猴頭菇）：調節免疫並平衡自體免疫。
• Probiotics (kefir, sauerkraut, miso): restore gut–thyroid integrity.
  益生菌（克非爾乳、德國酸菜、味噌）：恢復腸道與甲狀腺的連結健康。
• Healthy fats (unrefined coconut oil, MCTs): support metabolism and weight balance.
  健康脂肪（未精製椰子油、中鏈脂肪酸）：支持新陳代謝及體重平衡。

Foods to Avoid
‍‍應避免的食物

• Gluten (can trigger Hashimoto’s in sensitive individuals)
  麩質（在敏感人士中可能觸發橋本氏病）
• Refined sugar
  精製糖
• Soy (goitrogens might inhibit iodine uptake)
  大豆（可能致甲狀腺腫物質可抑制碘吸收）
• Dairy (may exacerbate autoimmunity)
  乳製品（可能加劇自體免疫）
• Refined carbohydrates
  精製碳水化合物
• Mercury-rich fish
  高汞魚類
• Processed foods with additives
  含添加劑的加工食品

Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)‍
‍中醫視角的啟示

In TCM, thyroid imbalances correspond to Kidney Yang deficiency, Liver Qi stagnation, or phlegm accumulation. The Huangdi Neijing (200 BCE) describes such imbalances in terms of disrupted Qi and Yin-Yang.
在中醫理論中，甲狀腺失衡多對應腎陽虛、肝氣鬱結或痰濕堆積。《黃帝內經》（約公元前 200 年）以氣機失調及陰陽失衡來解釋此類問題。

Modern studies (2024–2025) validate several approaches:
現代研究（2024–2025 年）驗證了幾種方法：

• Jie Yu Xiao Yin (JYXY): reduces thyroid antibodies and inflammation.
  解鬱消癮方：降低甲狀腺抗體及炎症。
• Xiaoyao-san: improves symptoms and regulates immune balance.
  逍遙散：改善症狀並調節免疫平衡。
• Acupuncture: lowers antibodies and alleviates symptoms.
  針灸：降低抗體並減輕症狀。
• Herbal antioxidants: enhance selenium-based therapies.
  草本抗氧化物：增強以硒為基礎的療法效果。

Pituitary & Thyroid Boosting Smoothie
‍‍腦垂體與甲狀腺增強營養飲品

A daily recipe for nourishing thyroid health:
每日滋養甲狀腺健康的食譜：

• 1 Banana
  1 條香蕉
• 5 Brazil nuts (selenium)
  5 粒巴西堅果（提供硒）
• 300ml unsweetened coconut/almond milk (MCTs)
  300 毫升無糖椰奶／杏仁奶（中鏈脂肪酸）
• 2 Tbsp raw cacao (antioxidants)
  2 湯匙生可可粉（抗氧化劑）
• 2 Tbsp hemp seeds (omega-3, protein)
  2 湯匙大麻籽（奧米加-3、蛋白質）
• 2 capsules Herbalore Catalyst Gold (if available if your location, can replace with other greens)
  2 粒 Herbalore Catalyst Gold 膠囊 （如你所在區域有售，可以其他產品代替）

Method
製作方法

• Blend all ingredients except Brazil nuts and cocoa nibs.
  將除巴西堅果及可可碎以外的所有材料放入攪拌機。
• Blend until smooth, then add nuts and nibs; blend to desired texture.
  攪拌至順滑後加入巴西堅果及可可碎，再攪拌至理想口感。

Enjoy!
即可享用！

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