How you age depends on your kidney qi (or energy), according to Chinese Medicine.
The kidneys are the batteries of your life.
If you protect them, you’ll live longer and better.
What sits on top of the kidneys may be even more crucial than the kidneys.
The adrenal glands.
They are in charge of regulating your blood sugar, minerals, electrolytes, neurochemicals, and hormone production after the ovaries stop producing hormones in menopause.
The adrenals are what keep you going. They are the true battery behind the concept of kidney qi.
I have had a few patients come through my practice who are in their 80s and still making hormones on their own without any assistance.
How did they do it?
They protected and nourished their adrenal glands.
How do you take care of the adrenal glands?
You take the time to connect with your body, listen to it, and learn from it.
I’m on a mission to help women do this very thing.
Adaptogenic herbs, paired with lifestyle habits, can help you do this.
If you’re feeling stressed or wound up, ashwagandha, holy basil (Tulsi), and lemon balm can be quite helpful.
Feeling worn out? Rhodiola and shilajit are amazing for recovery after tough workouts or long days.
Exhausted? Rehmannia root is a game changer, along with Siberian and American ginseng.
Fun fact: These herbs have been used in ancient East Asian and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.
Plus, they’re considered longevity herbs because of how they help your body adapt to stress and build kidney qi.
Pair these life-adapting adaptogenic herbs with breathwork, myofascial release, and movement to support circulation throughout the body, and you have a magical combination.
Information on the internet is plentiful, and AI can tell you how to take care of your health conditions, yet no one knows you like you do.
It’s time to learn your body’s cues and become your own best doctor.
Not based on what AI tells you, but on your own intuition that you can fully trust.
Here’s to becoming your own best doctor,
Dr. J
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