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In Oriental Medicine, the 12 organs and the overall digestive
tract
produce and move all the blood and oxygen in the body.

Physical, chemical, or emotional stressors can cause the blood to stagnate, resulting in a malfunction of the organs. The function and healing process of vital body parts are affected at this point. Once this takes place, extreme health problems can occur. However, more often than not, these changes go unnoticed. If the condition goes untreated, the body will attempt to support the affected area. As the problem increases, however, the area starts to degenerate and symptoms appear. The body is now in a state of dis "ease."

The longer the condition is allowed to go untreated, the less chance there is for recovery. What began as a minor problem or discomfort may lead to irreversible damage. However, if detected early, organ malfunction as well as blood stagnation can respond well to Oriental Medicine with an excellent chance for a complete and painless recovery.



Before you can be treated, your acupuncturist will first need to make a diagnosis. A diagnosis involves obtaining a complete health history, performing pulse and tongue diagnosis, and palpation to specific body areas and acupuncture points. These techniques allow your practitioner to determine exactly what imbalances are causing your particular health problem(s). Once the diagnosis is complete, a treatment plan can be outlined and discussed.

The goal of this clinic is to remove the root of the problem, also known as corrective care, and not merely eliminate the symptoms. As treatment progresses, your acupuncturist will regularly check to see how your body is progressing. This will ensure that you remain firmly on the path toward correction.
 


The purpose of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is to return the flow of blood and oxygen to normal and to reinstate optimal organ function. This will in turn, awaken the body's natural self-healing abilities and catapult it into a greater state of ease, stability and harmony.

Your acupuncturist has many treatment modalities available to help you. Which ones will be used depend on your unique
diagnosis. Some of these treatments may include:

  • Acupuncture: Tiny, sterile needles, barely larger than a cat's whisker or human hair, are inserted at precise acupoints. When the needles are inserted, you may experience a feeling of tingling, warmth, heaviness, or a dull ache. The goal of acupuncture is to eliminate pain, rebalance the flow of blood and oxygen and restore the body's natural healing ability.
  • Cupping: Small glass or plastic cups are placed at specific points on the body. A vacuum is created inside the cup with heat or suction to stimulate circulation.
  • Gua Sha: A special Gua Sha tool is gently rubbed over specific areas to promote blood and oxygen circulation.
  • Herbal Therapy: Various ancient herbs may be suggested to aid in treatment or provide long-term wellness therapy.
  • Tui Na: This type of massage moves blood to the affected parts of the body to relieve pain, tension and inflammation.
  • Diet Therapy: Ancient wisdom dictates that disharmonies in the body can be cured by eating the proper foods. Appropriate foods may be suggested in order to restore health and support longevity.

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    The National Institute of Health (NIH) points out that "the occurrence of adverse events in the practice of acupuncture has been documented to be extremely low." Because the acupuncture needles are sterile and disposable, there is little risk of infection. Any minor soreness or redness resulting from other treatment modalities such as cupping, Gua Sha or Tui Na usually dissipates quickly.
     

    There really is no set number of treatments for specific issues. The number of treatments needed to remove the cause of the problem will depend on many factors, including the specific diagnosis, the severity of malfunction and your individual constitution.

    Once the root of the problem has been removed, patients can begin their ongoing maintenance care by regularly scheduling "body tune-ups", even though no specific illness is present.
     

    What Janine Has Given Me for Christmas

    Last Christmas, I couldn't: * Tie my shoes * Zip my coat * Hold onto a coffee cup * Open my deodorant cap * Open bottles * Open doors * Turn knobs * Put on socks * Buckle my belt * Brush my teeth * Wash my own hair * Shave * Bathe * Hold onto a bar of soap * Get my earrings on or off * Wear clothes that went overhead * Button buttons * Pull pants on, and * Sign my name or write

    Things I take for granted: * My health * Lifting my arms above my head * Getting in and out of the tub * Going to bed without pain * Waking up without pain, and * Using my fingers

    Things I feel blessed to do today: * Clean house * Work part time * Walk my dog * Drive my car * Dress myself * Cook for my family, and * Waking up and falling asleep without pain and without medicine

    Most of all I thank Nature's Balance for giving me my life back!

    Lynda S.
    Algonquin, IL

     

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