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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I was intrigued by acupuncture when a client of mine (I am a mental health counselor) decided to combine acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy to heal from sex abuse trauma and an eating disorder. I was amazed at how much more rapidly she progressed in counseling when she added the acupuncture regime to her therapy. It was amazing! I had never seen anything like it in over 15 years as a counselor. So as a birthday present to myself, I decided to try Nature's Balance Acupuncture. My first issue was a lifetime of chronic constipation and the unpleasant side effects that exist as a result. Janine was extremely professional, knowledgeable, encouraging and most of all patient with me. Within a month, I was experiencing a regularity that I had never known. After years of laxatives, herbal treatments, holistic therapies and homeopathic remedies, it was acupuncture that finally gave me relief. A second issue that Janine was able to treat at the same time was an anxiety and depression that had haunted me for about a year and a half. I had experienced a long distance move which caused me a great deal of stress and grief. The acupuncture helped me to relax, and experience emotions that I had held inside throughout this stressful period. Within a couple of months, I was relaxed and upbeat with no medications! A third issue was my hot flashes. Yes, I am at that place in my life where I can be a normal temperature one moment and a sweating tortured soul the next. Very quickly, Janine alleviated the hot flashes and they have remained managed for over nine months now. As you can see, when I give myself a birthday present, I maximize the experience. Janine treated all of these issues at the same time. For the first month, I went 3 times per week and then I slowly cut my visits down to what is now (9 months later) only once per month. I would recommend Janine Jozwiak and Nature's Balance Acupuncture to anyone with emotional, physical or spiritual imbalances. It is a wonderful gift for your soul.
Amy G.
Crystal Lake
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