How should hypothyroidism patients exercise?

This is a key issue. Patients with hypothyroidism don't know how much activity is correct. Today, we listen to experts from Beijing Ji Guo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine to explain it to you. Due to thyroxine deficiency, hypothyroidism patients have low body temperature and seldom go out in the morning and evening. And the air quality in the early morning is the worst time of the day. For middle-aged and elderly people who have the habit of getting up early to exercise, they should try to postpone getting up early to avoid catching a cold. Exercise can dredge channels and collaterals, circulate qi and blood, and enhance the resistance and heat-producing ability of hypothyroidism patients, but attention should be paid to prevent excessive exercise, which is not only harmful to health, but also may induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in the elderly. Cutting into pieces, back pounding, walking and Tai Ji Chuan are very suitable for middle-aged and elderly patients with hypothyroidism. The body heat output of hypothyroidism patients is reduced, and their immunity and resistance are poor. Morning exercises should be done sooner rather than later, and attention should be paid to cold protection and warmth in daily life. Patients with hypothyroidism are more likely to catch a cold than ordinary people, and they should pay more attention to cold and warmth. The human body must adapt to the changes of yin and yang in the four seasons in order to maintain a harmonious balance with nature. Patients with hypothyroidism have poor peripheral circulation, easy cold hands and feet, and lack of temperature in limbs. When the weather is cold, these exposed body parts are more susceptible to cold. According to Chinese medicine, the twelve meridians, such as Yin Meridian and Yang Meridian, often meet in the fingers, and there are many acupoints on the hands. Regular rubbing and massage can not only move joints, help blood and meridians to be smooth, promote yang to keep warm and cold, but also help hypothyroidism patients to relieve the symptoms of hand edema and stiff fingers in the morning. People often say that the cold starts with the feet, and when the feet are protected, they will be warm. There is some scientific truth in this.