The ancient Chinese believed that human beings should live in harmony with the natural cycles of their environment. The cold and darkness of winter urges us to slow down. This is the time of year to reflect on our health, replenish our energy and conserve our strength. So what are the 5 best ways to avoid adrenal fatigue?
Read MoreOestrogen and progesterone are partners in a way and need to be in balance to offset the actions of each other. This also means even if you do have a healthy amount of oestrogen but your ratio between the two in the varying stages of the cycle are not balanced, you may also notice negative symptoms.
Oestrogen dominance or excess of oestrogen can happen at any age but the most common time period is between 35 and 50. Find out what you can do to balance your hormones naturally …
In Men’s Health Part 1, we focused on health problems that many modern men face—from stress, insomnia and memory loss, to back problems, joint pains, urinary and sexual function problems. The underlying cause of these issues is usually always related to a Kidney energy deficiency. So how does traditional Chinese medicine respond?
TCM treats me n’s health issues with natural methods that create lasting health without side effects. Prevention is the true specialty of Chinese medicine. We educate men about the benefits of natural healing techniques and balanced lifestyle choices so they can build and maintain their health.
Read MoreBUILDING STRENGTH FROM THE INSIDE OUT
When we talk about men’s health—about ways men can build strength and maintain their power as they age—there are two basic directions: short-term gains at the expense of the body or true long-term wellness. Chinese medicine focuses on healing for the long term. It understands health in terms of Qi, or energetic life force. Its goal is to build real health from the inside-out.
Chinese medicine is based on Universal law. It follows a deep understanding of how the function of the human energy system impacts the health of the whole person—body, mind, emotions and spirit. It also sees that the body is deeply impacted by the environment. This model of health was true in ancient times and still functions effectively today.
Read MoreSimilar in principle to conventional acupuncture, laser acupuncture is a treatment technique to simulate the flow of energy in the body using nothing but low-level laser beams. Yin Studio offers this advanced method to broaden treatment options for patients seeking pain relief without the use of needles. Patients who are uncomfortable with needles or who suffer from certain medical conditions can now take advantage of laser acupuncture.
Read MoreI see many patients who diet madly to try and get digestive issues under control, but focusing on dieting to doesn’t address the underlying causes. When dieting doesn’t work, they blame the diet and try another one. This actually makes Qi stagnation worse because your organs don’t like radical dieting. Focusing on keeping Qi moving is a better approach. It is never just one thing behind a symptom or condition in TCM, we never look at isolated symptoms, all your organs are connected and the physical and psychological are integrated. So how can acupuncture and Chinese Medicine help?
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