Acupuncture and Herbs
Acupuncture is one of the essential elements of Oriental medicine and the oldest, most commonly used medical procedure in the world. Originating in China more than 3,000 years ago, the practice of Oriental medicine includes acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, manual therapies such as acupressure, moxibustion, exercises such as tai chi or qi gong, as well as Chinese herbal preparations and dietary therapy.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture and Oriental medicine as effective for over 43 common ailments including:
Respiratory Disorders: Sinusitis ,Rhinitis, Common cold, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, Hay fever, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma
Disorders of the Eyes: Acute conjunctivitis, Myopia in children, Cataracts without complications, Central retinitis
Mental-Emotional Disorders: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Insomnia, Addictions, Weight control
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Frozen shoulder, Tennis elbow, Low back pain, Osteoarthritis and joint pains, Stiff neck, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Sprains, Injuries from auto accidents, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia
Gastro intestinal Disorders: Acute and chronic gastritis, Hyperacidity, Hiccoughs, Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer, Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief), Acute and chronic colitis, Acute bacillary dysentery, Constipation, Diarrhea, Paralytic ileus
Neurological Disorders: Headache and Migraine, Dizziness, Trigeminal neuralgia, Facial palsy (within 3-6 months), Paresis following stroke, Peripheral neuropathies, Meniere’s disease, Neurogenic bladder dysfunction, Nocturnal enuresis, Intercostal neuralgia, Sciatica
Disorders of the Mouth: Toothache, Post extraction pain, Gingivitis, Acute and chronic pharyngitis
Ear Disorders: Ringing in ears, Deafness, Meniere’s disease, Earache
Reproductive System Disorders: Infertility, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Menstrual cramps, Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), Menopausal symptoms, Morning sickness, Urinary incontinence, Impotence
An acupuncturist is a licensed health care professional who, based on the concepts of Oriental Medicine, maintains the health of patients and evaluates and treats their illness and pain.
Using the principles of Oriental Medicine, the acupuncturist will examine you by looking, listening, asking questions, and touching. This allows the acupuncturist to record a full case history.
Once an evaluation is made, the acupuncturist may insert very fine acupuncture needles into a number of points on your body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points; the needles do not inject any substance into the body. We always use pre-sterilized disposable needles.
In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Acupuncturists may also use a variety of other techniques to enhance acupuncture treatment such as cupping, gua sha, topical preparations and herbs.
Herbs have been used since the earliest times by all cultures to supplement nutrition and strengthen the body to cope with stress and recover from disease.
Chinese herbal medicine has a continuous history of development for over 3000 years, and has historically been used to address all aspects of human health using a wide variety of substances of vegetable, animal and mineral origin.
Since the vast majority of standard Chinese Materia Medica (about 450 different substances) are plant derived, we generally refer to them as "herbs" in English. The herbs may be further processed in a variety of ways to adjust the specific effect. Making a wide array of therapeutic effects possible.
Chinese herbs are commonly given in a formula containing from 2 to 20 different herbs, chosen specifically to match the pattern they are being used to address.
Many formulas have been in use for centuries and some for thousands years. These standard formulas are often available as commercial supplements, in pill or tablet form, from a variety of manufacturers.
If a person needs a customized formula, the herbalist will often modify one of the traditional formulas and recommend that either concentrated powders or raw herbs be used to make the formula.
Whatever the form of delivery, the effect of the herbs will be evaluated after a specific course of treatment and the formula either continued, modified, or discontinued as indicated.
I also use Native American and European herbs in conjunction with Chinese herbs; having studied them since learning, as a child, of the wonderful properties of peppermint, chamomile, willow and ephedera from my mother, the nurse, and her Native American patients.
Acupuncture is one of the essential elements of Oriental medicine and the oldest, most commonly used medical procedure in the world. Originating in China more than 3,000 years ago, the practice of Oriental medicine includes acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, manual therapies such as acupressure, moxibustion, exercises such as tai chi or qi gong, as well as Chinese herbal preparations and dietary therapy.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture and Oriental medicine as effective for over 43 common ailments including:
Respiratory Disorders: Sinusitis ,Rhinitis, Common cold, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, Hay fever, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma
Disorders of the Eyes: Acute conjunctivitis, Myopia in children, Cataracts without complications, Central retinitis
Mental-Emotional Disorders: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Insomnia, Addictions, Weight control
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Frozen shoulder, Tennis elbow, Low back pain, Osteoarthritis and joint pains, Stiff neck, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Sprains, Injuries from auto accidents, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia
Gastro intestinal Disorders: Acute and chronic gastritis, Hyperacidity, Hiccoughs, Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer, Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief), Acute and chronic colitis, Acute bacillary dysentery, Constipation, Diarrhea, Paralytic ileus
Neurological Disorders: Headache and Migraine, Dizziness, Trigeminal neuralgia, Facial palsy (within 3-6 months), Paresis following stroke, Peripheral neuropathies, Meniere’s disease, Neurogenic bladder dysfunction, Nocturnal enuresis, Intercostal neuralgia, Sciatica
Disorders of the Mouth: Toothache, Post extraction pain, Gingivitis, Acute and chronic pharyngitis
Ear Disorders: Ringing in ears, Deafness, Meniere’s disease, Earache
Reproductive System Disorders: Infertility, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Menstrual cramps, Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), Menopausal symptoms, Morning sickness, Urinary incontinence, Impotence
An acupuncturist is a licensed health care professional who, based on the concepts of Oriental Medicine, maintains the health of patients and evaluates and treats their illness and pain.
Using the principles of Oriental Medicine, the acupuncturist will examine you by looking, listening, asking questions, and touching. This allows the acupuncturist to record a full case history.
Once an evaluation is made, the acupuncturist may insert very fine acupuncture needles into a number of points on your body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points; the needles do not inject any substance into the body. We always use pre-sterilized disposable needles.
In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Acupuncturists may also use a variety of other techniques to enhance acupuncture treatment such as cupping, gua sha, topical preparations and herbs.
Herbs have been used since the earliest times by all cultures to supplement nutrition and strengthen the body to cope with stress and recover from disease.
Chinese herbal medicine has a continuous history of development for over 3000 years, and has historically been used to address all aspects of human health using a wide variety of substances of vegetable, animal and mineral origin.
Since the vast majority of standard Chinese Materia Medica (about 450 different substances) are plant derived, we generally refer to them as "herbs" in English. The herbs may be further processed in a variety of ways to adjust the specific effect. Making a wide array of therapeutic effects possible.
Chinese herbs are commonly given in a formula containing from 2 to 20 different herbs, chosen specifically to match the pattern they are being used to address.
Many formulas have been in use for centuries and some for thousands years. These standard formulas are often available as commercial supplements, in pill or tablet form, from a variety of manufacturers.
If a person needs a customized formula, the herbalist will often modify one of the traditional formulas and recommend that either concentrated powders or raw herbs be used to make the formula.
Whatever the form of delivery, the effect of the herbs will be evaluated after a specific course of treatment and the formula either continued, modified, or discontinued as indicated.
I also use Native American and European herbs in conjunction with Chinese herbs; having studied them since learning, as a child, of the wonderful properties of peppermint, chamomile, willow and ephedera from my mother, the nurse, and her Native American patients.