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Oriental Medicine, that is, Acupuncture
and Herbal Therapy, subtly yet powerfully balances our physical,
emotional and spiritual aspects, building our energy and strengthening
our immune system. The approach of Oriental medicine is a holistic one. It focuses on the
complete well-being of the patient to prevent illness and promote
greater health for everyone. Therefore, each herbal prescription and
acupuncture treatment is custom-designed. Oriental medicine is
practiced by the use of Chinese herbs, locating specific points on
pathways of vital life energy, or qi (pronounced chee), using touch and
hair-thin, disposable needles to stimulate the body to find its'
natural balance and ignite its' own healing mechanism.
So, what are these needles? What are these points? What are these
pathways? And what do you mean by stimulating energy? Pathways, or
meridians, are like rivers of qi flowing through our bodies along
specific routes. Each "river" is associated with particular organs,
tissues, emotions, seasons and many other vital life forces. When we
are in pain, physically, emotionally or spiritually, our body is
displaying that something is out of balance. We can think of pain, or
blocked energy, as a dam blocking a flowing river, thus causing the
energy to flow in a "foreign" direction.
Allergies, for example, may show up as a runny nose, itchy eyes, and
swollen sinuses. These symptoms are treated with acupuncture points
such as Liver 3 , Large Intestine 4, Large Intestine 20 and an herbal
formula called Pe Min Kan Wan. For common cold with chills and fever,
headache, stiff neck and nasal congestion, we would use Bladder 13,
Bladder 15, Governing Vessel 14 and the formula of Cinnamon Twig
Decoction (Gui Zhi Tang). To prevent these symptoms from returning, we
would use Stomach 36, REN 6, REN 12, Governing Vessel 12 and Bladder 20
in combination with ginger (Rhizoma Zingiberis). We are always in
search of the patients' personal imbalances. We are then able to create
the most appropriate acupuncture treatment and herbal formula to
promote and maintain health.
An acupuncture point is a specific area along the pathway at which qi
collects. The needles are either used to disperse the blocked energy,
or to stimulate places of weakened energy. As a result, the "dam" is
lifted, or you could say the areas of the weakened riverbed are
repaired. Now the river is able to run freely, allowing our qi to flow
without obstruction, to nourish organs and to restore balance and
health to our body.
Oriental Medicine has been used as a primary system of healing in Asia
for over 5,000 years. Just recently, as evidenced by recent conferences
in Maryland, it is becoming more widely accepted and used in
conjunction with Western medicine here in the United States. As a
result, more insurance companies are recognizing Licensed
Acupuncturists as primary health care providers.
Oriental Medicine is used preventively, by regulating our personal
imbalances. It is also used for many different ailments such as; pain,
injuries, allergies, women's health care, headaches and insomnia, to
name a few. Maintaining good health involves incorporating a healthy
attitude in all aspects of your life. Paying attention to eating whole
foods, having regular exercise, reducing and managing stress and
getting enough rest all contribute to a healthy body. As with any
decision in life, I find it is especially important to ask questions.
The patient-acupuncturist relationship is built on trust and mutual
participation in your liveliness.
Amy Schiff is a Licensed Acupuncturist practicing in Santa Rosa,
California. After completing her Masters in Traditional Oriental
Medicine from Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in
1992, she spent three months at the People's Hospital #6 in Shanghai,
China, as part of an advanced clinical internship. She welcomes your
partnership in achieving your maximum well-being. For more information
please call (707) 542-3009 or (707) 824-0790.Now is the perfect time
for a seasonal tune-up. The change in the seasons brings changes in all
of nature; leaves fall from the trees, birds fly South, bears
hibernate. Winter has arrived and all of us experience changes in our
well- being, energy levels, moods and defense systems. Allergies, colds
and flu, headaches and insomnia are some of the challenges that
confront us. Oriental Medicine, that is, Acupuncture and Herbal
therapy, subtly yet powerfully balances our physical, emotional and
spiritual aspects, building our energy and strengthening our immune
system.
The
approach of Oriental medicine is a holistic one. It focuses on the
complete well-being of the patient to prevent illness and promote
greater health for everyone. Therefore, each herbal prescription and
acupuncture treatment is custom-designed. Oriental medicine is
practiced by the use of Chinese herbs, locating specific points on
pathways of vital life energy, or qi (pronounced chee), using touch and
hair-thin, disposable needles to stimulate the body to find its'
natural balance and ignite its' own healing mechanism.
So,
what are these needles? What are these points? What are these pathways?
And what do you mean by stimulating energy? Pathways, or meridians, are
like rivers of qi flowing through our bodies along specific routes.
Each "river" is associated with particular organs, tissues, emotions,
seasons and many other vital life forces. When we are in pain,
physically, emotionally or spiritually, our body is displaying that
something is out of balance. We can think of pain, or blocked energy,
as a dam blocking a flowing river, thus causing the energy to flow in a
"foreign" direction.
Allergies,
for example, may show up as a runny nose, itchy eyes, and swollen
sinuses. These symptoms are treated with acupuncture points such as
Liver 3 , Large Intestine 4, Large Intestine 20 and an herbal formula
called Pe Min Kan Wan. For common cold with chills and fever, headache,
stiff neck and nasal congestion, we would use Bladder 13, Bladder 15,
Governing Vessel 14 and the formula of Cinnamon Twig Decoction (Gui Zhi
Tang). To prevent these symptoms from returning, we would use Stomach
36, REN 6, REN 12, Governing Vessel 12 and Bladder 20 in combination
with ginger (Rhizoma Zingiberis). We are always in search of the
patients' personal imbalances. We are then able to create the most
appropriate acupuncture treatment and herbal formula to promote and
maintain health.
An
acupuncture point is a specific area along the pathway at which qi
collects. The needles are either used to disperse the blocked energy,
or to stimulate places of weakened energy. As a result, the "dam" is
lifted, or you could say the areas of the weakened riverbed are
repaired. Now the river is able to run freely, allowing our qi to flow
without obstruction, to nourish organs and to restore balance and
health to our body.
Oriental
Medicine has been used as a primary system of healing in Asia for over
5,000 years. Just recently, as evidenced by recent conferences in
Maryland, it is becoming more widely accepted and used in conjunction
with Western medicine here in the United States. As a result, more
insurance companies are recognizing Licensed Acupuncturists as primary
health care providers.
Oriental
Medicine is used preventively, by regulating our personal imbalances.
It is also used for many different ailments such as; pain, injuries,
allergies, women's health care, headaches and insomnia, to name a few.
Maintaining good health involves incorporating a healthy attitude in
all aspects of your life. Paying attention to eating whole foods,
having regular exercise, reducing and managing stress and getting
enough rest all contribute to a healthy body. As with any decision in
life, I find it is especially important to ask questions. The
patient-acupuncturist relationship is built on trust and mutual
participation in your liveliness.
Amy Schiff is a Licensed Acupuncturist practicing in Santa Rosa,
California. After completing her Masters in Traditional Oriental
Medicine from Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in
1992, she spent three months at the People's Hospital #6 in Shanghai,
China, as part of an advanced clinical internship. She welcomes your
partnership in achieving your maximum well-being. For more information
please call (707) 542-3009 or (707) 824-0790.
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