Stress can block the flow of Qi (energy) in the body. Its like a garden hose that is blocked, it can’t provide an adequate supply of water to a plant. Eventually, the plant will be unable to thrive, grow and blossom. This is what happens in the body, energy is unable to move smoothly and the body will become weakened and eventually it becomes susceptible to pain, disease and ill health. Acupuncture can unblock and smooth the flow of Qi to allow the self-healing energy to flouish. Get Acupuncture!
Menopause, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can balance the body and reduce discomfort during menopause. In Chinese Medicine symptoms associated with menopause are considered to be a result of a decline in the yin energy of the body. Yin is the feminine, nourishing, structural energy of the body. Bone loss is also associated with the decline of yin deficiency and to deficiency of the Kidney in Chinese Medicine. The Kidney related to the health of bones. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can alleviate menopausal symptoms.
Do Cardio After Weight Training
Fit Tip For The Day: Do your cardiovascular exercise after weight training to encourage more fat burn. Your stored sugars will be depleted during the weight training then your body will rely on fat stores to get you through the cardio workout.
Caloric Density of Carbohydrates
Fit/Food Tip for the Day: Fat contains twice the caloric density of carbohydrates and protein, so limit the amount of it that you eat. Fill your diet with lean protein and carbohydrates from leafy plants and whole grains.
Acupuncture & Weight Loss
Take a holistic, or whole-body approach to health. Acupuncture works to control weight on various levels.
- Release Endorphins – Acupuncture can help to balance out the cravings by helping the body to release endorphins, Cravings for sweets, empty carbs are a lack of endorphins.
- Reduces Stress – Stress increases cortisol levels that can alter the metabolism, through the release of endorphins, the ‘stress hormone’ can also be balanced.
- Acupuncture can support the body to generate an efficient digestive process.