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Hormones are known as the chemical messengers that influence how our organs and cells behave. A hormone imbalance occurs when a body produces too much or too little of a certain hormone. In Chinese Medicine this is when Yin and Yang are no longer in balance.
Hormone imbalances can occur for a variety of reasons, but typically occur due to lifestyle habits such as too much stress, a poor diet, ill health, excessive exercise, prescription medicines, and a toxic overload that end up throwing us ‘out of whack’.
Understand the goal of Chinese Medicine
精Jing (essence) is a form of vital energy stored in the Kidney system. Jing is in charge of keeping your body balanced. The Kidney system plays a vital role in the regulation of hormones, it is closely related to the endocrine system. The Kidney system can control the sex glands, hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid.
Along with the Kidney system, Liver system is also closely connected to hormone balance and also responsible for metabolism and emotions. When Liver energy is congested, it would over or underproduce the necessary hormones.
Jing is sometimes referred to as Water energy. There are different types of Water energy, Jing is the purest one and the congenital power. It is a very important vital energy storage. However, the amount of storage is limited so if a person is using up too much and too quickly, problems will arise. Therefore, the goal of Chinese Medicine is to restore Jing and balance Yin and Yang.
How Can Chinese Medicine Help with Hormone Balance
When you visit a Chinese Medicine practitioner, they will examine your day-to-day lifestyle, and diet as well as take your pulse and look at your tongue. This examination will allow them to diagnose the cause of hormonal imbalance and pinpoint the deficiencies that are causing this imbalance. [Read more: Understanding the 8 Principles of Diagnosis in TCM]
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are the most safe and effective forms of natural treatment for hormone imbalance. Acupuncture works by activating energy circulation which could balance the irregularities as well as calming and soothing the mind.
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There are a range of herbs which are effective in balancing hormones at our ordination. They are easy to consume and very cost effective. The herbs are tested for heavy metal and other harmful substances so they are safe to use. The benefit of combining an herbal supplement regimen is that you carry on with the treatment even after your acupuncture session. We have included our most popular and effective natural hormone balancing supplements below along with herbs you may find useful.
Top 5 Herbs To Balance Hormones
Chai Hu Very effective in relieving Liver Qi stagnation. The most common herb to treat stress, irritability, depression, etc.
Dang Gui Tonifies the blood, harmonizes the blood, and promotes the circulation of blood.
Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng) American Ginseng can enrich the Qi energy that helps with the power of circulation. It is suitable for vitalizing the Yin energy. [Read more: Qi deficiency: What is it and how do you manage it?]
Bai Shao (White Peony root) Bai Shao nourishes the blood and regulates menstrual problems due to blood deficiency. It also calms the Liver Fire and gives a stress-relief effect.
Sheng Di Huang Important herb for Kidney Water energy. It can clear Heat, cool Blood, nourish Yin and Generate Fluids.
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