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Here’s How Acupuncture can help identify the
level of QI in your body to lead a healthier lifestyle
Acupuncture is a regulatory therapy – the type of therapy
that helps balance all the systems in the body so when all of our organ systems
work properly, then we have more of a chance to regulate other things like our
weight.
If someone is looking to lose weight, acupuncturists will
use a triple prong approach – this includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal
medicine and/or supplements, as well as food journaling where food intake/diet
is described each day.
Focus on Rest
Taking time to rest and relax may prevent a qi deficiency.
People with qi deficiency may work too hard, are always on
the go, and never have downtime. To help balance the qi in the body, many
Acupuncture practitioners recommend a heavy focus on rest.
This can include:
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taking breaks throughout the day
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making time to take a nap
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doing relaxing activities, such as yoga, tai chi,
or qigong
Improve Sleep Patterns
People with a qi deficiency
may have a tendency towards stress and may benefit from improving their sleep
patterns. Many studies report that
excessive stress is bad for both the body and the brain. Stress may activate
the brain at night, making sound sleep difficult.
Reducing stress levels may
help a person sleep better and have more energy or qi throughout the day. Try
to find a set time to go to sleep and wake up each day, and aim to get at least
7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.
Best Foods to Eat for a Qi Deficiency
This is why a Qi deficiency might occur in any area of the
body. To balance Qi, practitioners recommend eating foods that are good for the
spleen.
A healthful diet for a balanced Qi includes:
-fermented foods for digestive
health, including sauerkraut, kimchi, and kefir
-healthful, energizing fats, such
as olive oil, salmon, coconut oil,
and avocados
-a wide variety of lightly cooked
fruits, vegetables, and nuts
-adaptogenic herbs, such as ginseng, should
be taken under the guidance
Call Tiffany, The Bridges Acupuncturist at 858- 759-6075 with
any questions.
Foods to eat for a spleen Qi include:
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lentils
- Quinoa
- oats
- malted grain beverages
- root vegetables including sweet potato and taro
- pumpkin and other squash
- miso soup
- orange peels
- mustard leaf
Foods to AVOID for a spleen Qi include:
- refined sugar
- refined grains
- fried or salty foods
- iced or refrigerated foods or drinks
- dairy products
- citrus fruits
- pork
- yeasty foods (i.e. beer or dough)
- bananas
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