Articles and blogs written by Acupuncturist William O'Donnell. These are some of the most common complaints we treat. Adrenal fatigue is a lesser known cause of sub-fertility.
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During the pandemic, many people experienced heightened levels of stress, anxiety and physical pain. The aftershocks are still palpable and will continue to persist until people face up and seek treatment.
Anxiety is the mind and body’s natural fear-based stress response to a threat or danger. These threats or dangers can be real or perceived. Anxiety and fear can be a good thing when we need to be alert.
Adrenal fatigue is the collective term given to describe the signs and symptoms of someone who has been in a chronic state of stress for many years. These people are stuck in a state of stress and their adrenal glands are continuously producing unhealthy levels of cortisol and other hormones.
Do your legs feel like they are on fire especially after a long stressful day? Does the blood in your legs feel like it is ‘bubbling’ or do you experience ‘prickly’ sensations? Do you have a strong urge to move or shake your legs to alleviate these symptoms?
Are you a busy professional or parent who is on their laptop and phone a lot and or holding babies for prolonged periods of time? Are you overdoing it in the gym? Upper back pain is often connected to neck and shoulder pain as well and usually manifests itself as a knot under the scapula.
Do you suffer from recurring sinus infections and are not getting enough relief from anti-biotics, saline sprays, decongestants, humidifiers and pain medications ? Is your nose stuffy and blocked and you can’t breathe properly? Maybe it’s time to take a different approach!
