How Can Chinese Medicine Help with Hormone Balance?
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he mind is the medium of thought and thoughts are things that originate in spirit and in time are formed on the physical plane. Your subconscious mind contains your personal evolutionary history and is often referred to as the soul. We’re all familiar with the conscious mind as the place where our attention remains most of the time when we’re awake. The unconscious part of the conscious mind is programmed like a computer. It stores memories that we call upon to identify, recognize and categorize events and situations that happen to us or that we encounter. It also stores information that you’ve come in contact with over this lifetime that may or may not serve you well. For example, if you grew up in a family that always struggled with money, then contained within the unconscious part of your mind are the beliefs that you are destined to struggle when it comes to money. As long as those beliefs are in the unconscious part of your conscious mind they are being impressed on your subconscious and this becomes your reality. Whether you realize it or not, your current reality is determined by how well your subconscious and conscious mind operate together. If you are not where you want to be in life it is because unconscious thought patterns have brought you here. If you continue to expect that you won’t ever get what you want and you expect to fail, then more often than not, you will get what you believe to be true. How do we break the pattern and change our thinking? First, identify your limiting beliefs – that voice
in your head that tells you you’re not good enough, or you can’t do something or it will never work. Once you are tapped into recognizing when you have these thoughts, interrupt the cycle and replace the negative thought with a positive one. Second, allow yourself time to hear what your subconscious mind is trying to tell you. This can come in the form of meditation, spending silent time in nature, or participating in an expressive activity such as yoga or dance. We live in a society that is constantly on the go, pushing us to move and think faster and faster. This is not conducive to hearing the messages that our soul has for us to follow our true destiny. Lastly, begin to surround yourself with people who have established optimistic and affirmative belief systems. Allow this group of fellow travelers on the path to help you. As you spend more time with positive, upbeat people, you will begin to notice subtle changes in your own belief system as the collective subconscious mind works as one to uplift the entire group. Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD, is an entrepreneur, mindset warrior, perspective shifter and unshakable optimist. She started a health and wellness publishing business (Essential Naples, Natural Nutmeg & Essential Living Maine Magazines, ELM Publishing) with nothing more than passion, a laptop and a dream, and has created a socially conscious print and digital platform that has touched thousands of people in the last 15 years.
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Dr. Pham came to Alternative Medicine very early in her career after personal struggles with upper respiratory infections which led to asthma, chronic sinusitis, gastritis, and one day to an anaphylactic shock after conventional medical treatment. Her lifelong experience in both Western and Eastern medicine allows her to master a holistic approach in addressing patients’ health conditions. Dr. Pham offers acupuncture procedures, Chinese Herbology, and other complementary nutritional supplements and therapies addressing anti-aging, pain management, digestive issues, sleep disorders, general health support and women’s health. Omni Balanced Life Center, 720 Goodlette Rd., Ste 205, Naples. Visit www.OmniNaples.com to learn more and call 239.234.1608 to schedule your visit.
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Acupuncture and herbal medicine are the most safe and effective forms of natural treatment for hormone imbalance. Acupuncture works by promoting organs to work at their optimum level and restores hormonal balance and targets the liver which is responsible for the metabolism and emotions. Along with balancing hormones naturally, acupuncture provides other benefits such as reducing anxiety, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. There are a range of Chinese herbal formulas which are effective in balancing hormones. These formulas are made from just natural ingredients, nothing else. The benefit of starting an herbal supplement regimen is that you carry on with the treatment even after your acupuncture session. Once the main issues have been determined, the acupuncturist will formulate a treatment plan involving the correct meridians and points to encourage your body to balance itself. Again, keep in mind that acupuncture does not force the body to do anything, but rather redirects energy so that it is able to heal itself. This is a particularly powerful method when it comes to hormonal problems. In addition to determining the correct placement of acupuncture needles, expect your acupuncturist to suggest changes to diet and exercise, as well as the possible use of special herbs or teas to aid in the process of restoring balance to your Qi and your endocrine system. Be prepared to allow sufficient time for your endocrine system and hormonal levels to achieve overall balance. •
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