Symptoms of Stress

Stress in America has become a serious problem. There are several types of stress: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual. Stress causes an imbalance in the distribution of energy in the body, known as Qi. This Qi imbalance can affect any or all of the organs in the body. A Qi imbalance in the Heart can cause insomnia, palpitations or emotional disturbances; in the Spleen it can cause digestive disorders, fatigue, diarrhea, hemorrhoids or muscle disorders; in the Lungs it can cause asthma, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest or chest pain; in the Kidneys it can cause low back pain, sexual dysfunction, or urinary problems.

Many patients come to me with varying symptoms of stress that are reflected in several organ systems. The most effective way to treat stress is to treat the underlying cause for a person’s particular set of stress symptoms. Stress is successfully treated with Chinese Medicine. A typical patient’s individual treatment focuses on targeting the root of their disorder, as well as the symptoms. This plan includes adjusting their diet and lifestyle to maximize their overall treatment and recovery efficacy. Most stress disorders can be treated in a relatively short period of time. Afterwards, it is recommended patients get regular “wellness tune-ups” to maintain overall balance.

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