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Why metabolic syndrome increases the risk of severe symptoms and death from COVID-19
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A recent article published in The Lancet analyzed the association between the severity of the new coronavirus infection and a chronic illness.

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Finding Wellness During Covid
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As we continue to practice social distancing and following Covid restrictions to decrease the spread of the COVID-19 virus, our stress and anxiety levels intensify. With each passing milestone of the pandemic, people everywhere are experiencing “Covid fatigue.” From missing human interactions, loss of loved ones, and feeling as if the past year has been on pause, the prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are at an all-time high.  

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Symptoms Of Hormonal Imbalance
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Hormonal imbalances can occur in men, women and children. As your body’s chemical messengers, hormones play an important role in regulating normal bodily functions. They are produced in the endocrine glands before being transported to different parts of the body, essentially instructing your organs and tissues what to do. When you have too much or too little of a certain hormone, hormonal imbalance occurs. As hormones are crucial in key bodily processes such as metabolism and reproduction, any imbalances should not be overlooked.

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The Impact of Stress on Health
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Stress is caused by a person’s physical and emotional reaction to life events. Heavy workloads and the modern lifestyle create excessive chronic stress in people today. As we know, the human body is a holistic organism, in which all systems and functions are complex and interrelated components.

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Acupuncture for Weight Loss
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Obesity not only affects our image but more importantly it affects our health.   Some people try to achieve fast weight loss through pills, extreme diet, or over-exercising.  All of which contribute to unexpected health issues.

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Managing Menopause Symptoms with Acupuncture
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Are you suffering from menopause-related symptoms, such as hot flashes, sweating, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, moodiness?
Are you worried about the side effects of hormone replacement therapy for menopause-related symptoms?

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Vaccine Safety & Children with Autism  (Part 1)
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Is the vaccine safe for children? Do vaccines cause autism in Children? What dilemma and challenge do the parents with autistic children face on the Covid-19 vaccine?

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7 Ways to Combat Election Anxiety and Protect Your Heart and Lungs
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The US presidential election is provoking a lot of anxiety. No matter which candidate you voted for, the contradicting news and uncertainties can cause anxiety, insomnia, fear, and worries. These symptoms have a direct impact on your immune system and overall health.

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Improve Your Lung Health to Fight COVID-19
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In Chinese medicine, the emotions associated with the lungs are sadness, grief and loss. It is important to manage these feelings to improve lung health.

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Understanding and Treating the 5 Biotypes of Depression
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Over 300 million people suffer from depression globally according to the World Health Organization. This common mental disorder impacts almost every aspect of a person’s life, reducing their ability to function while inducing fatigue and a feeling of worthlessness.

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