With the heat of summer nearly upon us, it’s key to remember that this season’s element is, of course, fire. It’s a time of abundance, high energy, and loads of sun and warmth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there has to be a balance between yin (water) and yang (fire). This time of yang symbolises maximum activity and abundance. You may find yourself going hard all day, being more outgoing in disposition, and having an unpredictable sleep schedule during the summer months but it’s important to maintain a level of balance.

What happens when we’re out of balance this season?

When the fire element is imbalanced, we may either lack joy (depression) or have an excess of joy (mania). Indicators of an imbalance in the fire element include agitation, nervousness, heartburn, and insomnia.

Here are 5 reasons acupuncture can be the antidote to summertime’s most common health ailments:

1. Allergies

Pollen levels can wreak havoc on our bodies and we can experience hay fever, sneezing, runny noses and itchy, watery eyes. Most allergy sufferers turn to antihistamines for relief, but studies show that Acupuncture can help by stimulating the lymphatic system — without the side effects.

2. Pain Relief

The urge to “overdo” it is strong during the summer. We’re over-committed and try to make the most out of each and every day. In addition, we may feel compelled to engage in activities that we don’t normally do the rest of the year. Acupuncture can stimulate blood flow and bring healing to the entire body, in addition to the sore, achy parts.

3. Lowering Blood Pressure & Headache Relief

Higher summer temperatures often cause headaches as blood vessels in the head expand and put pressure on nerve endings. Dehydration further contributes to the problem. In addition to hydrating and consuming cooling, high water-content foods like cucumber and watermelon, acupuncture can help lower blood pressure and calm the nerves that contribute to headaches.

4. Skin Rashes

Heat rash, insect bites, sun burn and allergy rashes can be an uncomfortable part of summer for many. With few treatments, acupuncture can help stimulate the lymphatic system, bring blood flow, and allow toxins to be released from the skin to bring our body’s biggest organ back into balance.

5. Insomnia

Our sleep schedule is likely to be disrupted or unpredictable during the summer months, and the longer days can lead to insomnia and other sleep issues. Acupuncture can target this mind/body energy disturbance and open up points of energy flow that can balance sleep patterns.

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Cathy Bell,

Doctor of Chinese Medicine,

Registered Acupuncturist AHPRA

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Founded in 2006 by Cathy Bell, Yin Studio has become a sought-after health and wellness clinic, known for its warm, inviting atmosphere and sincere, compassionate care for its patients.

Cathy Bell provides results-oriented, natural wellness care for people of all ages. Her goal with each patient is a long-term, self-sustained shift in core factors that determine health and wellness. These core factors bridge all levels of being — physical, psychological, even spiritual.

My mission is simple: To support YOUR health and goals, and help you make the most of them. Whether you want to complement your conventional medical treatments with natural support, or go with a 100% natural solution, I do my best to help you achieve the best outcome possible. Treatments are based on getting results as quickly and efficiently as possible. Results matter, and I am proud of a proven history of positive outcomes.

Your body’s natural healing intelligence never forgets how to restore balance and vitality to every cell, tissue, and organ. All you have to do is give it the right support. At Yin Studio you are an active participant in the healing process. You will be educated on the proper way to get your healing system back on track via a targeted, customised treatment plan that will include one or more of the following: acupuncture, nutrition, herbs, lifestyle/mind-body coaching.