Acupuncture & the Adrenal Glands The adrenal glands are endocrine glands that produce multiple hormones. The adrenals are located directly above the kidneys and they are vital to human existence. The hormones produced by the adrenals are particularly important during times of stress. Adrenaline and naturally occurring steroids such as [...]
Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia affects approximately two percent of the U.S. population or around five million people. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome with many different symptoms that can vary from patient to patient: the primary symptom all fibromyalgia patients share is widespread, diffuse pain that persists as well as sleep disturbances. [...]
Physical Aspects of The Heart in TCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart is the organ most closely linked to emotion. Think about all the terms we use every day to describe our state of mind: "heartsick," "heartbroken," "heartache" The heart is not the director of subtlety; the emotions [...]
