Articles

• Qi Mail January 2012

  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 [...]

• Qi Mail December 2011

  In this issue: Alleviate Your Stress with Acupuncture and  Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Gives Hope to Patients with PTSD Coping with Seasonal Stress Tools to Effectively Manage Stress Click Here to Read Qi Mail December 2011

• Signs & Symptoms of Signs & Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

  The thyroid is a gland that is located on the front side of the neck and produces the thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. These hormones regulate and control an individual’s metabolism. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough T3 and T4. Hypothyroidism is most common in women over the age of 50. Hypothyroidism seldom causes noticeable symptoms in its early stages, but if left untreated can cause a myriad of health issues over time. Some common health problems associated with hypothyroidism are: joint pain, heart disease, obesity and infertility. The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism [...]

• Signs & Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

  The human thyroid gland is located on the front side of your neck, just below the thyroid cartilage, also known as the “Adam’s apple”. The thyroid produces two hormones within the human body, T3 and T4. In a healthy individual, the thyroid gland will produce the correct amount of each hormone, which is critical as each hormone plays an important role within the body. These two hormones control many aspects of a person’s metabolism. Basically, T3 and T4 run the body’s metabolism and ultimately effect everything from how many calories someone burns, to how warm they feel. Additionally, T3 and [...]

• Qi Mail November 2011

  In this issue: Treatment of Neurological Disorders with Acupuncture Acupuncture Treats Peripheral Neuropathy Relief for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Foods to Boost Brain Health Trigeminal Neuralgia Click Here to Read Qi Mail November 2011

• Using Chinese Herbs to Aid in Weight Loss

  Ultimately, when looking to lose weight, you must consume less food and calories than your body uses. Because of this, the most effective way to lose weight is to not only eat less total calories, but to also exercise in order to increase the number of calories your body uses. This is the most common approach to weight loss that you will hear from most traditional sources, but there is another important factor that should be considered if you’re looking to burn fat as fast as possible. That factor is your basal metabolic rate, which is usually referred to as [...]

• Can Acupuncture Help You Quit Smoking?

  For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine has utilized acupuncture to help aid in bringing the body back to equilibrium and help facilitate the flow of energy throughout the body. Acupuncture is best known for its use and success in reducing pain and distress within the body. But, more and more Western doctors are endorsing acupuncture as a supplemental treatment for various medical conditions and behavioural modifications, including quitting smoking and losing weight. It’s 2011, virtually everyone now understands the extreme damage that smoking causes to the human body, yet smoking is still a relatively common habit. In the United States alone, [...]

• Qi Mail October 2011

  In this issue: Revitalize Your Digestive Health With Acupuncture Acupuncture Treats Food Poisoning Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Acupuncture Reduce Your Risk of Getting Food Poisoning Ginger for Intestinal Upset Click Here to Read Qi Mail October 2011