Stinging Nettle - Nature's funny way of working. Most of us cross stinging nettle's path when out hiking and enjoying our time outdoors. Contact with bare skin results in small hairs from the leaves breaking off in your skin. These hairs inject formic acid and histamine. The chemical combination produces a rash and a burning or stinging sensation. If you happen to be allergic to it, stinging nettle can cause swelling. As uncomfortable or even as severe as the symptoms can be in some cases, …
Acupuncture, Hyperthyroidism and Hormone Balancing
Acupuncture, Hyperthyroidism and Hormone Balancing One lesser known role of acupuncture is hormone balancing. While it may not seem like a natural choice for hyperthyroidism, Chinese medicine considers hormones to be a part of an individual’s essence (acupuncture.com). Medicinal treatments like acupuncture focus on points which can restore this essence. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system helping release the right neuromodulators and hormones into the bloodstream. Combined with herbal …
Can acupuncture help me lose weight?
Will I lose weight through acupuncture? The answer is a resounding yes and no. If you're looking to acupuncture as a way to lose weight without needing to go to the gym or to skip dieting and healthy eating, it won't help. Acupuncture doesn't take the place of diet and exercise, it works with them to give you the best chance. There are a several components to losing weight. Doing a quickie diet or detox regimen just doesn't work. We need to start with some basics. Any medical conditions …