Patient of the Month

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

If we had a patient of the month it would be a patient I saw today…
She came in not really knowing how to explain how she was feeling and so she simply blurted out, “I feel damp today,” and then giggled. And then she continued to talk about how she wasn’t sure I would understand what that means, etc. I cut her off immediately because I knew exactly what ‘damp’ feels like. I said, “Is it hard to wake up in the morning after a full nights sleep? Do you feel heavy? Is your head fuzzy and congested? Are you having a hard time remembering things?” She said, “How did you know?” I said, “It’s a classic Chinese medical text book symptom.” I was so excited (in my own dorky acupuncturist way) and she was too because I knew exactly what she was trying to convey to me.
One of the main differences between Western medicine and Chinese medicine is how the Chinese view pathogens. So, in Western medicine we see pathogens that enter our bodies as viruses and bacteria, and of course they are. In Chinese medicine we view viruses and bacterial invasions to the body as weather invasions. So, heat, cold, wind, damp, dry, and summer heat are the 6 pathogens from a Chinese perspective. A cold or flu may look like high fever, sweating, red face, and sore throat, in which case it would be a wind heat attack. Alternatively, a low grade fever, chills, headache, and stiff neck would be a wind cold attack.
Most people have heard of acupuncture and they know that little needles get put in the body, and that it balances your energy. Most people don’t really understand why we acupuncturists do what we do. So, I hope you enjoyed this snip it of information!

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Why Acupuncture???

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

One of the most common questions I get when people find out what I do is, “What type of things does acupuncture treat?”
Chinese medicine, which encompasses a wide variety of modalities, acupuncture and Chinese herbology being two of the main ones, is a complete medicine. Meaning anything you would go see a doctor for, you could see an acupuncturist for…
Allergies, asthma, digestive disorders, stress, insomnia, cancer, musculoskeletal issues, headaches, migraines, gynecological disorders, PMS, fertility, shingles, tendonitis, bursitis, pain, emotional disorders, ADHD/ADD, sports medicine, eczema, and the list goes on. It can also be used for prevention… just like getting a well check or physical with your doctor!
With Chinese medicine you don’t have to fit into a particular picture and be diagnosed based on that. An acupuncturist looks at the whole body, the whole person; the symptom presented, and generally listens to the body, treating both the symptom as well as the underlying imbalance.
Question: Why see an acupuncturist?
Answer: You may choose to see an acupuncturist for any disharmony in the body as well as for overall wellness and prevention.

Acupuncture Treats Shingles

Friday, January 22, 2010

Acupuncture Treats Shingles

Every 2 out of 10 people will be afflicted with shingles. Shingles (a.k.a herpes zoster) is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. After a person gets chicken pox the virus will lay dormant in the body. For reasons that are unclear, the virus can “wake up”, and will express itself in the form of shingles, a viral infection affecting the nerve roots. It is characterized by itching, tingling, or nerve like pain in certain areas, followed by a rash a few days later. It is important to stay away from people who have not had chicken pox or the chicken pox vaccine, pregnant women, and newborns as it will illicit the virus.

A combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbs are an effective way to treat shingles. People who are at risk include those that have had chicken pox, are over 50 (though I have seen it in much younger people as well), and those with a weakened immune system. Acupuncture is very effective in treating pain relief and all kinds of neuropathies. There are also great techniques for clearing out the heat component of the virus through the use of both herbs and acupuncture. Chinese medicine is successful by treating both the symptoms as well as the underlying imbalances. By targeting stress relief, increasing the immune system, and harmonizing the body, acupuncture can prevent shingles from occurring.

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Happy and Healthy New Year

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year 
 
Thank you for being our client and putting your trust with us. We look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year.
 
Warm thoughts and wishes to you and your families,

Tyler and Diva

Working on my new site

Friday, December 25, 2009

ho hum
Enjoying the time working on my new site, should be pretty cool!

New Website

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Look for the launch of the new website, coming soon.