Burnout, Adrenal fatigue and HORMONE health: Restoring harmony with TCM
In today’s fast-paced world, burnout and adrenal fatigue are increasingly common as people juggle high-pressure jobs, constant digital connectivity, and life’s many demands. Symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, low motivation, sleep disturbances, and irritability are telltale signs that your body is struggling to maintain balance. This state of depletion is often linked to chronic stress and overworking your body’s natural energy reserves.
Beans & Hormone health
Looking for simple ways to improve your health? Then look no further than the magical bean! Beans are high in fiber and nutrients essential for digestive health and hormone health. Beans play a significant role in supporting hormone health due to their nutrient and fiber rich profile. Fiber is essential for maintaining stable blood sugar levels, which directly affects hormone regulation.
The Concept of Blood Deficiency in TCM
Blood deficiency is a condition where the blood is insufficient to nourish the body, particularly the organs, tissues and mind. It is not merely about the quantity of blood but also its quality and ability to fulfill its functions, such as nourishing and moistening the body and maintaining mental clarity. Blood plays a crucial role in anchoring the Shen. Shen is closely linked to mental and emotional health, and it is said to reside in the heart. Sufficient blood nourishes the heart and allows the Shen to be calm and stable, promoting clear thinking, emotional balance and restful sleep.
what is Yin deficiency?
Yin deficiency occurs when the body lacks the cooling, calming, and nourishing qualities that Yin provides. This deficiency can lead to a range of symptoms that reflect a state of internal heat, dryness, and agitation. Yin deficiency is marked by a sensation of heat, restlessness, and depletion. Symptoms include dry eyes, hot flashes, dry skin, dry throat, insomnia, ringing in the ears and agitation.
Understanding Minerals
Minerals are the essential nutrients which play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. However, in today's fast-paced world, mineral deficiencies have become increasingly common. From soil depletion, chronic stress and the widespread use of medications, minerals are missing from our bodies.
Acupuncture and Fertility
Acupuncture has been shown to positively influence the HPA axis, which plays a key role in regulating stress hormones like cortisol. By reducing stress, acupuncture helps normalize reproductive hormone levels, including estrogen and progesterone, which are critical for conception and pregnancy. Acupuncture has been found to support ovarian health by increasing blood flow to the ovaries and improving follicular development.
Endocrine disrupting chemicals and their impact on hormone health
Endocrine disrupting chemicals are found in everyday consumer products, household chemicals, fabrics, cosmetics, soaps, fragrance, laundry detergents, children’s products, food storage materials, toothpastes, shampoos, lotions, body washes, nonstick pans and more.
These “everyday” chemicals disrupt normal biological processes related to natural hormone production, synthesis and regulation.