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The Heart in Eastern and Western Medicine The Heart in Five Element acupuncture is understood in a fundamentally different way than in Western medicine. Embracing this understanding can help us heal the heart, physically and emotionally. The heart in popular Western culture has long been understood as more than a mere biological pump. It is widely regarded as the seat
Prevention and Treatment with Nutrition for Menopause Menopause, the permanent end of menstruation, is a natural transition in every woman’s life. Nutrition for menopause can help prepare the body for changes that come with age. Better nutrition in the years leading up to menopause (called “peri-menopause”) can help every woman sail through this time of shifting hormones, both preventing problems
Balancing Body and Mind with Acupuncture for Menopause Menopause, the permanent end of menstruation, is a natural transition that all women experience as the body ages. For many women, menopause is a time of renewed creativity and expanded personal identity. But, the changes comes with some discomfort. About 70% of women experience uncomfortable symptoms during the years leading up to
Spring and the Wood Element: Rebirth and Renewal No matter how dark and cold the depths of Winter may seem, life surges forth in Spring. The shift can seem miraculous. As long as the earth turns, light and warmth return. For all living things, including humans, Spring is a time of renewal, birth and growth. The ancient Chinese observed the
Cancer Prevention and Nutrition: Finding the Truth about Foods When it comes to cancer prevention and nutrition, don’t believe everything you hear. It’s easy to get lost in the woods of food advertising. Dozens of companies are vying for your attention, convincing you of the health benefits of the latest “superfood” product they sell. Cancer prevention and nutrition is not
Acupuncture for Cancer Support: Before, During and After Acupuncture for cancer support is rapidly gaining widespread acceptance and recognition amongst both oncologists and patients. More than 60% of leading cancer treatment centers in the U.S. incorporate acupuncture for cancer support as part of comprehensive treatment. During the course of medical treatment, acupuncture for cancer support is effective for managing a
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Thyroid Health Using acupuncture and Chinese medicine for thyroid disorders is not a new idea. Although lab tests of thyroid function only go back a few decades, traditional Chinese physicians understood the signs and symptoms that we now know can be caused by thyroid disorders. For centuries, they used acupuncture and Chinese medicine for thyroid
The Will and Its Power: What the Water Element in Five Element Acupuncture Can Teach Us Most of us think of will power as something desirable. It’s a positive character attribute that we both admire in others and seek to strengthen in ourselves. Will power gives us the determination to stick with our goals. But what is the will, and how
Thyroid Health & Nutrition Part I of this article on healing thyroid disorders covered the basics of thyroid health and thyroid disorders. It explained why autoimmune dysfunction is often a root cause of thyroid disorders. And, it discussed how thyroid disorders can be prevented, and why nutrition, lifestyle and stress have such an impact on thyroid health. Part II will
Understanding Thyroid Disorders The thyroid gland is a key part of the endocrine system, the network of glands that regulate the body’s hormones. Thyroid disorders are common, especially among women, and dangerous to long-term health. A poorly functioning thyroid can put the person at risk for other, serious health conditions, such as infertility and cardiovascular disease. Thyroid disorders are chronic,