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Austin Quan Yin blogs focus is on current research and clinical observations which can be used to increase our awareness of what is means to be healthy, and stay healthy. Using both Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine, my goal is always to bridge the East and the West to bring you health.

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Austin Quan Yin Newsletters focus on what you can do to stay healthy in our increasing complex world using research-based nutrition and alternative health methods.

Spring 2016 (PDF)

Did You Know?

… that taking birth control pills slows the conversion of available thyroid? If you are having trouble getting going in the morning, feel sluggish or depressed, gain weight easily, have thinning hair or are sensitive to cold, your thyroid may be under-functioning. Utilizing modern nutritional research and products, an under-functioning thyroid can be adjusted.

..that many woman are discovering that getting off Hormone Replacement Therapy can cause many unpleasant side effects, including weight gain and increased hot flashes? Current research indicates the weight gain is due to insulin resistance. There is a way for your body to safely and effectively adjust to life without HRT! Call 512/374-9800 for a free consultation to determine if nutritional medicine and re-balancing your hormones naturally is appropriate for you.
Please consult your physician before stopping HRT

… that Chinese medicine can treat arthritis without the side effects of medication?

… that Acupuncture treats migraines more effectively than drugs?

What’s Your Bodies Best Defense?

“The amount of antioxidants you maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live.”
Richard Cutler, M.D.– Director of Anti-aging Research at the National Institute of Health(NIH)

Nutritional Status of Americans

A nationwide survey of over 16,000 adults found that over 70 percent of people did not even meet two-thirds of the RDA for one or more nutrients. Large nutrition surveys show consistently that inadequate intakes of essential vitamins and minerals are common in the U.S. and other industrialized countries.

The most common nutrient deficiencies appear to be for the antioxidant vitamins A and E, vitamin B6, the bone minerals calcium and magnesium, and the trace minerals iron, particularly for women, and zinc. These common deficiencies can be attributed to the consumption of unbalanced diets that are low in fruits and vegetables, high in fats and nutrient-poor such as sugar and processed foods.

Did You Know?

…Recent reports indicate Americans are chronically sleep deprived.

…Americans sleep 17% less than we used to 20 years ago

…Not enough sleep is associated with weight gain ?

…Not enough sleep is a major risk factor in developing Type II Diabetes ?

..Not enough sleep impairs cognitive function as much as drugs or alcohol?

…Over 30 causes have been associated with Insomnia ?

If you have sleep problems, don’t suffer. Find out why!