Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers that target organs or systems. Hormonal problems can affect many different body systems.

• Constant stress and/or use of stimulants like coffee can cause adrenal fatigue. You might feel exhausted or depressed, yet jittery. Relaxing in this situation is not enough; you also need to build back up the system with acupuncture and herbs like cordyceps.
• Thyroid hormonal imbalances can alter your metabolism. You might either feel anxious and sweat easily, if your thyroid is working too much, or have weight gain, fatigue, or cold sensitivity if your thyroid is under active. Sometimes the thyroid testing can show normal values, but treating the Kidney meridian points associated with the thyroid system still help the symptoms. Including herbs like Rehmannia in the herbal formula also helps.
• Blood sugar fluctuations can create spikes and dips in your energy levels, as well as ultimately contributing to weight gain. Acupuncture points that work on the pancreas and herbs like Chinese Yam combat sweet cravings and stabilize energy.
• Hormones that govern the female cycle are intricate and delicate. Upsetting the balance with birth control pills or hormone replacement may mask symptoms, but can cause more problems long term. Many women just accept cramps or heavy bleeding, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and palpitations respond to acupuncture and herbs as well.