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Why Chinese Medicine? Synthetic prescription drugs, though sometimes beneficial, have many detrimental side effects. Taking over targeted functions, they often cause the body’s own regulatory system to shut down. Over time they often deplete the body’s natural healing capability. Herbs, when properly prescribed by a licensed acupuncturist, enhance the body’s self-regulating ability. They clear pathogenic influences while supporting balance and healing. Whereas prescription drugs typically treat the condition, herbs treat the underlying cause to prevent recurrence. Chinese Medicine can actually prevent many surgeries! Anesthesia and surgery often leave the patient depleted, and recovery is typically long. The technique of acupuncture, combined with herbal medicine, is less invasive than typical Western procedures. If you have had surgery, Chinese Medicine will help the body heal scar tissue and recover faster by connecting with and strengthening the body’s own healing capacity. You do not need a referral to seek the care of an L.Ac., and can choose to come to me for all your health care needs. If I deem that you need further assistance for a condition that is beyond my scope of practice, I will promptly refer you to another physician.  Age with Grace!
Chinese Medicine can slow down and often reverse many of the advancing stages of old age such as memory loss, bone loss and softening, incontinence, arthritis, and others. We offer alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and relief from symptoms of menopause as well as benign prostate hyperplasia (a common enlargement of the prostate gland in men over 60). Through herbal remedies, acupuncture, proper nutrition, and qi gong or yoga, the body can maintain quality of life for over 100 years.
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chinese Medicine
Menopause
This is a time of life when the wisdom of a woman can truly emerge— you can choose to age with grace! Chinese Medicine offers alternatives to HRT (hormone replacement therapy), and relief of such symptoms as dryness, night sweats, and hot flashes. Through herbal remedies, acupuncture, proper nutrition, and qi gong or yoga, the body can maintain quality of life for over 100 years! Chinese Medicine can slow down and often reverse many of the advancing stages of old age such as memory loss, bone loss, incontinence, arthritis, and others. Female Reproductive Health
Many women experience pre-menstrual syndrome each month, with symptoms ranging from migraines to acne, moodiness, bowel changes and more. For some women PMS is debilitating, with little to no relief in sight. With the assistance of Chinese Medicine, many women discover freedom from long-occurring symptoms. It is a practice that includes change in lifestyle and nutrition to individually suit the patient.
When our hormones are in balance we experience freedom to operate gracefully in the world, and learn to be mindful and less reactive. Grace is our divine gift!
Acupuncture and herbs can help regulate the menstrual cycle, and can address irregular bleeding due to fibroids and other causes. Excess discharge, yeast, and urinary tract infections are all imbalances that can be improved with Chinese Medicine and simple dietary changes.
Most importantly, surgical removal of our vital feminine organs (hysterectomy, mastectomy) can often be avoided with the techniques of Chinese Medicine.
Infertility
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) costs, on average, $10-12,000 per attempt, and works in about 25% of cases. For women with blocked fallopian tubes, this may be the only recourse. For others, acupuncture, herbs, proper nutrition, qi gong and yoga can regulate hormones and prepare the womb for a natural conception and birth. The cost of getting pregnant, assisted by Chinese Medicine, is a fraction of that of IVF, and combining the two modalities nearly doubles the chances of a healthy conception!
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, Chinese Medicine addresses issues of morning sickness and assists the body in acclimating to the myriad of changes it goes through. In addition, the womb can be strengthened to prevent a potential miscarriage. One of the hallmarks of acupuncture is its ability to turn a breeched fetus, and to assist with delayed labor
Post-Partum
Chinese medicinals and acupuncture can aid the recovery of vital energy and blood to revitalize post-partum fatigue, aid relief from post-partum depression, and assist with lactation difficulties. |
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