Articles

• Manage Your Reproductive Health with Acupuncture

  In this issue: Manage Your Reproductive Health with Acupuncture Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Pregnancy & Childbirth Postpartum Recovery Male Reproductive Health Click here to read Qi Mail April 2012

• Inflamatory Bowel Diet

  Though this diet may seem counter intuitive because generally it is healthier to eat unrefined whole foods it is great diet for the flare up stage of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In fact for some it can be just as affective as prednisone. Grains: Refined white breads, buns, bagels, muffins, biscuits, soda crackers, plain melba toast, and plain cereals, white rice, refined pasta and noodles. AVOID: Bran and whole grains Fruits: All juices other than prune juice. Applesauce without the peel, apricots, banana, cantaloupe, canned fruit, honeydew melons, grapes, peaches and watermelon. AVOID: dried fruit (prunes, figs, raisins, etc.) [...]

• High Cholesterol? – By Dr. Jeda Boughton

  Ask the Experts Expert: Dr. Jeda Boughton, B.A., R.Ac., Dr. TCM Q: My family doctor recently diagnosed me with high cholesterol. I’m unsure of the implications of this diagnosis, and I don’t want to take the pharmaceutical drugs. How can traditional Chinese medicine help me? A: There is a common myth that all fats lead to high cholesterol. In fact, healthy fats are necessary for adequate circulation and for the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K. Cholesterol is a natural fat that plays an important role in producing hormones such as estrogen, testosterone and cortisone and forming cell [...]

• Endometriosis and Acupuncture

  Acupuncture for Endometriosis – Cure or Pacifier?

• Prepare for Allergy Season with Acupuncture

  In this issue: Prepare for Allergy Season with Acupuncture Foods for Seasonal Allergies Colds and Influenza Point: Dazhui Click here to read Qi Mail March 2012

• Cardiovascular Health and Acupuncture

  In this issue: Nurture Your Cardiovascular Health Acupuncture for Cholesterol Management Heart Healthy Foods Click here to read Qi Mail February 2012

• Infertility – IVF and Acupuncture Treatment

  A number of reasons have been shown how acupuncture influences the results of in-vitro fertilization or IVF.

• Healthy Habits

  In this issue: Create Lasting Resolve to Reach Your Goals with Acupuncture Healthy Brain Habits Mental Clarity Boost The Will Power Connection Click here to read Qi Mail January 2012

• Understanding Overactive Adrenal Glands

  The adrenal glands are located in the kidneys and produce essential hormones such as adrenaline, corticosteroids (cortisone-like hormones) and androgens (make hormones like testosterone). Any overproduction or underproduction of these hormones can lead to serious illness. When the subject of adrenal gland disorders are discussed you most often hear about underactive adrenal glands, also known as “adrenal fatigue.” Rarely, do you hear much about overactive adrenals, which is when the adrenal glands overproduce these hormones. The cause of the adrenal glands overproducing these hormones can be caused by changes within the glands themselves or an overstimulation by the pituitary gland. [...]

• Understanding Adrenal Fatigue

  You have undoubtedly heard the term “adrenal fatigue” at one time or another, but probably have not received a full explanation as to what this term really means. Before we discuss “adrenal fatigue” and what it is all about we first need to cover some of the basics. Your adrenal glands are found within each kidney and produce several crucial hormones that are essential to our survival. The hormones produces by the adrenal glands include adrenaline, nor epinephrine and cortisol. When functioning correctly your adrenal glands produce just the right amount of each of these hormones. On the other hand [...]