How to Resolve Digestive Issues Easily during the Hot Weather

Hot summer is here, as we are encountering heat waves in the past 2 weeks, it is common to experience digestive issues, such as nausea, loss of appetite, constipaton or diarrhea. The energy is peaking in the heart meridian in summer, this is the time to take care your emotions and balance excessive fire in your heart meridian because it is associated with the fire element in TCM.

Neiguan (PC-6) Acupoint is an important acupoint in the Pericardium meridian. Massaging it regularly can help prevent heart problems and also resolve digestive issues quickly and easily.

Location: 2 CUN (3 finger width) above the wrist crease between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

Massaging it regularly can provide amazing healing benefits including the following:

• Improve heart functions and prevent heart disease.
• Relieve nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, and digestive issues.
• Reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
• Relieve arrhythmia, chest pain, and asthma.
• Reduce high blood pressure and improve blood circulation.

Massage method: Use your thumb to massage the point on both hands in a pressing and releasing motion 100 to 200 times each time.

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How to Boost Your Emotional Health in Relationships?

When it comes to the definition of health, many people focus on physical health. A healthy state of a human being includes physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. According to TCM, negative emotions such as sadness, fear, anger, anxiety, and depression are the root causes of many health challenges. Each of your internal organs is also associated with different emotions, for example, anger can damage your liver function, and grief can weaken your lungs.

Our mental and emotional health determines our overall well-being. If we are depressed mentally and emotionally, it can suppress our immune system and affect our overall health. Relationships are one of the most important areas in our lives that impact our emotional well-being. Many people suffer from depression and heartbreaks after a painful breakup with their partners. A healthy relationship can not only bring emotional satisfaction but also enhance our longevity.

How to determine potential long-term healthy relationships? There are five key elements that determine a healthy relationship.

1.     Mutual Respect

Any healthy relationship is based on mutual respect. According to a study by psychologists at the University of California and the University of Washington, 93% of divorce is caused by contempt, criticism, and defensiveness.

2. Similar Wavelength

We attract what we vibrate at. If two of you have a lot in common, the energy together will be amplified. If the result of combining is a general increase overall, you have found a compatible partner. Here is another example, we all have growth patterns. If you and your partner are on a similar wavelength for growth, you two can swim together through the ups and downs in life harmoniously. According to numerology, every 9 years is a growth cycle. For example, when you are in your year 5 of the 9-year cycle, which may trigger your yearning for freedom and adventure, while your partner is in his year 4 of the 9-year cycle, he is busy getting the work down. One wants to travel and another one wants to work, this conflict can affect the harmony and balance in a relationship.

3. Assertive Pressure

The power struggle is a common cause of relationship breakups. If both of you have a strong personality and dominant nature, the power struggle between the two of you can be an issue in the relationship, it takes lots of intellectual understanding and diplomacy to prevent conflicts. For example, if you are an alpha female, maybe it is not a good idea to find an alpha male or both of you are aware of this challenge and make adjustments accordingly if you are really attracted to each other. Some men have a controlling issue, which may be associated with immaturity.

4. Trust and Honesty

Trust and honesty are the foundation of a lasting relationship. The first question you should ask yourself is whether you are honest with yourself and others. Being emotionally honest with both yourself and your partner is a very good starting place when developing a healthy relationship. This requires making your actions match your words and accepting your partner as a separate person. If your partner doesn’t see things the same way as you do. It just means that you are two people who observe the world from different perspectives. This will save lots of energy for conflicts in communication. 

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Amazing Health Benefits of Vervain

Have you heard about vervain? Vervain is native to North America and it has been used by the Native Americans for its many health benefits for centuries. It is also called verbena, a perennial plant that blooms with purple or purple-blue flowers. There are many different species of verbena. The two main varieties used medicinally are common vervain (Verbena Officinalis), which is native to Europe, and blue vervain (Verbena Hastata), which is native to North America. Although there are minor differences between the two, they are both similar in appearance and health benefits. Blue vervain (also known as wild hyssop) is considered a native wildflower in the U.S. One of vervain’s nicknames is "Herb of the Cross" because certain sources state that it was used to stop Jesus' wounds from bleeding after he was taken off the cross. The leaves, roots, and flowers of vervain can all be used medicinally and contain plant compounds that have antispasmodic, anti-fever, and diuretic properties that treat fever, colds, obstructed menstruation, skin infections, pain relief, etc.

People in various parts of the world have been using the plant as a remedy for congestion and other cold symptoms. It can help relieve irritation in the respiratory tract and also expel mucus because of its expectorant quality. The tannin content in the plant helps protect your mouth from infections and can be used to treat sore gums, gingivitis, and a sore throat. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties for pain relief for joints including rheumatoid arthritis when used topically as well as orally.

A naturally occurring glycoside in vervain, called cornin, was found to have cardio-protective effects. The bitter compounds in blue vervain help detoxify the liver and kidneys. They also stimulate and support healthy digestion by sending the signal to the brain to increase saliva, bile, and enzyme production. Vervain boosts the functions of a sluggish liver. The antimicrobial properties of vervain help cleanse the toxins in the liver and kidneys and prevent infections. The active ingredients – aucubin and oleanolic acid in vervain also have liver protective effects.

Drinking vervain tea can help manage symptoms of depression with similar effects as anti-depressants without toxic side effects from drugs. It helps balance neurotransmitters in your brain that affect mood and emotions. You can also make a natural mouthwash by boiling the flowers and leaves of the plant and using it regularly to protect your gums.

Here are some amazing health benefits of vervain. 

• Relieve migraine, headaches, and menstrual cramps for women.
• Treat anxiety and sleep issues.
• Relieve joint pain and prevent rheumatoid arthritis.
• Detoxify the liver and cleanse the blood.
• Aids digestion.
• A natural remedy for a cold or flu.
• Stimulate lactation for new mothers.
• A natural anti-depressant.

The best way to take vervain is in the form of tea. You can buy the dried parts of the plant (leaves and flowers) to make your own herbal tea or a tincture. You can also use the plant to make a poultice that you can apply to soothe minor wounds and cuts or apply to the temple to treat headaches. The plant can also be infused as a mouthwash to treat sore throats and prevent oral infections including ulcers and sore gums. A cup of vervain tea in the evening can help promote restful sleep at night.

Cautions: vervain is not recommended for pregnant women because it can stimulate the uterus. Vervain may interact with blood pressure medications and hormone replacement drugs. Large doses may cause diarrhea or vomiting. For more information on holistic health and natural remedies, please visit https://optimalhealthsolutions.ca.

What Can Yellow Dock Do to Your Health?

Have you heard about the Yellow Dock? Yellow dock (Rumex Crispus) is a perennial plant that belongs to the buckwheat/knotweed family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia but has widely spread in North America where it grows almost anywhere it can. You can find yellow dock growing along roadsides, in areas with disturbed soil, and perhaps in your garden. With its long and curling leaves and strictly standing large stalks, the yellow dock can be further distinguished by its ruddy-colored seeds that arrive in the fall. Yellow Dock, in particular the taproot, has a long history of traditional use since the time of Hippocrates. It has been used to aid digestion, support liver health, and cleanse the blood.  Yellow dock has also been used to treat various bacterial infections historically.

Yellow dock is considered a bitter herb due to the presence of tannins. The bitter components of certain herbs can stimulate the increased production of saliva, digestive enzymes, and bile from the liver and enhance the absorption of nutrients. The bitter flavor also helps regulate blood sugar by decreasing sugar cravings and increasing feelings of fullness. Yellow dock also helps balance hormones by supporting the elimination of excess estrogen during the luteal and menstrual phases of women’s menstruation cycles.
 
Yellow dock root is particularly rich in phytochemicals glycosides that help protect and stimulate the liver and increase bile production. Yellow dock root is also high in antioxidants and rich in minerals. The antioxidants prevent free radical damage in the body. Yellow dock is rich in plant-based (non-heme) iron. This makes yellow dock an excellent herb for treating iron deficiency anemia. Yellow dock leaves are very high in vitamin C, which helps boost our immune system. Yellow dock is also a source of potassium, which helps regulate fluid in the body.

The anthraquinones in yellow dock stimulate peristalsis of the intestines, which increases bowel transit time and relieves constipation. The tannins in the yellow dock are astringent and also help manage diarrhea.  The inulin in the yellow dock is prebiotic, which promotes beneficial bacteria in the gut and enhances digestive functions.
 
The natural astringent properties make this herb an excellent skin toner. Its soothing and cooling action can help relieve skin inflammation and reduce facial redness. It can be applied topically to alleviate swelling, bruising, rashes, sores, fungal infections, insect bites, acne, and eczema. The healing benefit of the yellow dock for acne is very effective.
Yellow dock has been known to treat arthritis and rheumatism. It helps relieve pain related to arthritis and rheumatism due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also widely known as an effective herb for sore throat, coughs, bronchitis, and even laryngitis.

The health benefits of yellow dock include the following:

• Support liver detox
• Rich in iron that prevents anemia
• Balance Hormones
• Energy support during menstruation
• Regulate bowel functions
• Reduce the pain related to arthritis and rheumatism
• Balance blood sugars
• Immune system support
• Relieve a variety of skin issues and support skin health

How to use the yellow dock? You can harvest the leaves that are packed with vitamin C to add to your salads. The leaves are bitter and sour, but the youngest leaves are the mildest. The root can be harvested and used fresh, or you can buy dried root. You can make yellow dock tea, blood cleansing syrup, or yellow dock tinctures.

Precautions: Overconsumption of yellow dock can cause nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Yellow dock can be allergic if you hold it in your hands directly.

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How Can Toxins Contribute to Cancers and Weight Gain?

Summer is here; ladies get ready to color their toes to show off in their beautiful sandals in this hot season. Have you ever thought about what these colorful nail polishes can do to your health? Many women pump an abundant supply of toxic chemicals into their bodies from cosmetics, hair products, deodorants, and perfumes these days. The nose is the direct line from the environment to the brain, which means pollutants, viruses, and bacteria can travel through the nasal passage to set the wheels of disease in motion.

Today, many women are suffering from estrogen dominance syndrome and hormone imbalance, such as mood swings, food cravings and sugar cravings, and weight gain. We may wonder how this vicious cycle started. Estrogen dominance is a condition in which the body has a higher level of estrogen than progesterone. There are many possible causes of estrogen dominance, and one of them is exposure to xenohormones found in petroleum-based products such as plastics (including disposable water bottles), cosmetics, skin products, shampoo, paint, and fingernail polish, soaps, cleaning products, deodorants, and perfumes. According to a study in 2012, 99% of analyzed breast cancer samples contained parabens, a common carcinogen found in deodorants. You can see how these beauty products are damaging our health significantly.

These foreign chemicals not only put your liver and digestive system under stress but also cause hormone imbalance. This is why estrogen dominance contributes to weight gain because estrogen regulates the homeostasis of mitochondria, which means how efficiently your body produces energy (ATP), in another word, your metabolism. Estrogen also affects how glucose is used in the body by working on insulin receptors, which can affect your blood sugar levels. Estrogen also affects the hormone leptin sensitivity in the body, which regulates your appetite. Fat has neuroendocrine receptors and has the ability to cross-communicate with the other organs in the body. When estrogen tells the body to store more fat, it does it by activating the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor, which is a mechanism that tells the body to specifically store glucose into fat. Estrogen, directly and indirectly, affects the thyroid gland and the production of growth hormones. Your circadian clock, the 24-hour clock cycle, is controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) located in the brain. It has both estrogen and testosterone receptors. In another word, estrogen can affect your sleep cycle as well. Estrogen can also affect your mood because the estrogen in the brain can also act like a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which has the ability to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin. Depression is associated with low serotonin levels in the body. As you can see that estrogen plays many important roles in the body. With estrogen dominance, the foreign estrogen is taking over the natural estrogen in the body, which interferes and interrupts many important biochemical pathways in the body, and affects your thyroid function, and your gut health since some of the estrogen receptors are in your gut lining, this, in turn, affects your metabolism and contributes to your weight gain.

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