Truth Magazine Issue 2

CULTURE
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Stress and anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Migranes
Chronic low back pain
Chronic degeneratic diseases
Rheumatoid arthristis
Nausea
Vomitting
Stroke rehabilitation
Asthma & respitory conditions
Reducing fatigue & addictions
Improves overall wellbeing
Fenugreek
Miracle Ingredient
Fenugreek is a multi-purpose herb, native to Southern
Europe and Asia. It has been used for thousands of years
in many cultures to flavour food and improve health. In the
recent years, Fenugreek has gained attention as a herbal
supplement with diverse benefits.
Fenugreek is a plant with light green leaves, small flowers
and pods containing golden brown seeds. The tender
leaves can be added to salads, it can also be dried and
used as herbs. The seeds can be grounded into a spice,
which is a favourite ingredient in Indian curries, but it can
add a pizzazz to any bland dish.
Fenugreek has various health benefits because it has rich
minerals, organic compounds, antioxidants and vitamins
and is packed with beneficial nutrients like iron, magnesium
and vitamin B6 and dietary fiber.
Jessica Chandrathasan
Web Source: Organicfacts & Dr.Axe
BENEFITS
Improves digestive system
Reduces cholesterol levels
Reduces inflammation
Helps control diabetes
Improves kidney function
Chinese Acupuncture
Health and Vitality through Balanced Energy
Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes
the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific
anatomic sites—commonly referred to as acupuncture points,
or acupoints. The most common method used to stimulate
acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin.
Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance
the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include:
manual massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping, and
the application of topical herbal medicines and liniments.
ACUPUNTURE IN CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on an ancient
philosophy that describes the universe, and the body, in
terms of two opposing forces: yin and yang. When these
forces are in balance, the body is healthy. Energy, called “qi”
(pronounced “chee”) flows along specific pathways, called
meridians, throughout the body. This constant flow of energy
keeps the yin and yang forces balanced. However, if the
flow of energy gets blocked, like water getting stuck behind
a dam, the disruption can lead to pain, lack of function, or
illness. Acupuncture therapy can release blocked qi in the
body and stimulate function, evoking the body’s natural
healing response through various physiological systems.
Modern research has demonstrated acupuncture’s effects
on the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems,
cardiovascular system, and digestive system. By stimulating
the body’s various systems, acupuncture can help to resolve
pain; improve: sleep, digestive function and sense of wellbeing.
ACUPUNTURE FOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
Acupuncture is a natural therapy that addresses the whole
person; it is not only used for physical health concerns, but
also very effective with emotional concerns. Acupuncturists
focus on finding the energy imbalance, so that they can select
special points to harmonize the body, mind and spirit.
Research shows that acupuncture treatment stimulate the
releasing of endogenous endorphins to relieve pain. It can
also regulate serotonin levels in the brain to calm and uplift
mood. Studies also indicate that acupuncture relieves stress
by encouraging the central nervous system to shift out of
sympathetic “fight or flight” mode, into parasympathetic “rest
and relax” mode. Most people feel very relaxed during and
after treatment.
Elfrida Korini
Of Korini’s Pain Management Clinic
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