Here is an easy qi gong routine for anxiety, stress, and depression. For more info on qi gong come visit us at: http://qigongforvitality.com Qi gong practice is great for stimulating the healing of several different problems; anxiety, stress, and depression being one of the many. While you should always make sure that you are under the care of a primary healthcare provider, qi gong practice can greatly help calm your mind and body down. This is a traditional qi gong routine that helps “push” stagnant qi out of the body. When we have ‘stress’ of any sort, it causes the qi to become stagnant. When you get an acupuncture treatment, exercise, and practice meditation, qi gong, tai chi, or yoga you can move your qi. This routine specifically helps move stagnant qi from stress when it is causing: -chest tightness -anxiety -depression -palpitations, irregular heart beat -insomnia -repetitive looping thoughts -throat tightness -excessive or no appetite -digestion problems -sweating -weakened immune system -nightmares Practice this routine every day. After you have done it 10 times or so, you will probably remember it, so you can practice even twice a day. Let me know what you experience!...
1. You Have Pain Whether the pain is from a recent injury, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or general stiffness, acupuncture can help. Acupuncture can reduce pain and stimulate the body’s own healing response. It does this by interrupting the pain signals along nerve fibres, increasing circulation to the area, releasing endorphins and stimulating the central nervous system to regulate neurotransmitters and hormones. The release of these chemicals reduce pain, stimulate the immune system and regulate various functions and systems in the body. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, acupuncture promotes the smooth flow of Qi (energy) and blood throughout the body. 2. You’re Always Tired If you feel tired even after a long uninterrupted sleep, then you may want to explore the benefits of acupuncture. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes into account all systems and organs in the body and can determine where there is an imbalance. Even if all your blood tests have come back normal and your doctor can’t find anything wrong, TCM can identify the ‘root’ cause or imbalance that is causing your fatigue. Treatment is aimed at identifying and strengthening your constitutional weakness, immune system, and digestion to bring your energy back. 3. You’re Stressed One of the things acupuncture does best is calm the mind and produce a relaxation response in the body. Acupuncture stimulates a release of endorphins (the feel-good chemicals) which help calm the body and mind. Many people feel so relaxed they even fall asleep during treatment and leave with a sense of deep calm. Allowing your body the time to relax at such a deep level, gives the brain a rest and...
Healthy adrenals means a better life! Adrenal fatigue is becoming increasingly common in our fast-pace society. The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and secrete cortisol and adrenaline in response to stress. This causes a cascade of activity in the body known as the “fight or flight” response. Adrenaline can be helpful in acute moments of stress as it boosts physical energy but is harmful when stress becomes chronic as it can lead to high blood pressure and rapid heart rate. Cortisol affects the immune system, brain function and digestion and can lead to impairment of memory and learning. When a person is experiencing chronic stress the function of the adrenal glands can become impaired. When the adrenals are not functioning properly changes occur in metabolism, energy, immune function and the endocrine system which can lead to feeling dizzy, tired, depressed, and weak. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the pattern of symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue is called ‘Kidney Deficiency.’ It’s a very common condition and something we see a lot of in the clinic. It’s important to remember that you only have one body and you need to take good care of it so it serves you well in the years ahead. Here are seven ways to give a little TLC to your adrenals Sleep. Make sure you are getting adequate sleep each night. Aim for 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Avoid watching tv or being on your computer in bed. Try to relax as the evening comes to an end by having a hot bath or listening to soft music. Dimming the lights an hour before...
Yin Yang Theory I’ve had a lot of people ask me what the TCM theory of yin and yang is all about. Yin and yang is a theory of the balance of opposition. So here it is….a simple video to explain it. Enjoy! ...
“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. ” ~ Thomas Edison I have been in practice for well over ten years now and have learned so much about health, people, patterns and the human body. When I was a student I was intrigued by so many of the concepts and mysteries of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I was fascinated with every facet of it. How could a person be diagnosed by changes in the pulse, tongue and complexion? How could personality traits indicate with great accuracy the type of illness a person would be susceptible to? There were so many questions and mystery. I was in awe of it all. As the years went by and I treated more and more people, I began to really understand TCM. It was not magical or mysterious, it was based on concrete observable patterns. Yes, the tongue does reflect the health with great accuracy. The tongue is an extension of the esophagus which connects to the stomach. Inflammation and acidity that originate in the stomach will show on the tongue. It’s not a mystery just simple observation; like paleness under the eyelid when a person is anemic. If you see hundreds of tongues, after awhile you see patterns. The part reflects the whole. TCM diagnosis and treatment is the culmination of 2000 years of careful observation and recognition of patterns in the body. The tongue is only one method of ‘reading’ the body. The pulse, complexion, voice, body type, hair...
