by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Jan 28, 2026 | Adrenal and Thyroid Health, Digestive Health, Prevention & Seasonal Health
Many people assume insomnia is “just stress” or “just hormones”, or they assume it’s a simple bedtime issue. But clinically, insomnia is often a body signal — not a personality trait. Sleep is not only about relaxation. Sleep is about biochemistry, safety, and...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Mar 1, 2018 | Adrenal and Thyroid Health
Your thyroid plays a part in nearly every metabolic process in your body. Shaped like a butterfly lying low on the front of the neck, this small gland has an average weight of 16.4 grams in an adult. When the thyroid is its normal size, you can’t even feel it....
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Jun 1, 2017 | Adrenal and Thyroid Health
During the course of my 30+ years as an acupuncturist and health practitioner, I have seen numerous patients whose facial and body signs have collectively pointed to a syndrome known as adrenal fatigue. This diagnosis is typically given when a nonspecific set of...
