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A good article about some comprehensive research regarding the relief of menstrual pain with acupuncture.
With the current fluctuations in temperature, I have been seeing patients coming in with more sinus complaints – congestion, runny nose, sinus headaches, etc. There is a great formula to address excess mucus found in Paul Pitchford’s book, Healing with Whole Foods. Traditionally it is prepared in the autumn to address lungs and colon issues. However, it is a great formula for mucus in general. See recipe below:
3 F Formula*
• One part Fennel Seed
• One part Fenegreek Seed
• One part Flax Seed
• One part Nettle Leaf
• 1/4 part Licorice Root
Decoct all ingredients w/ water (except Nettle leaf) for 30-60 minutes. (1 oz. herbs for each 1 1/2 pints water). Then add in Nettle Leaf w/ more water (1 oz. for each pint of water). Seep for another 20 minutes.
Dosage: Drink 1/2 cup tea 2-4 x/day, between meals
The formula is used for 4 weeks as an autumn tonic for the lungs, colon, and mucous membranes. For chronic mucus conditions it is taken for longer periods of time. It is also as excellent nutritive blend during fasting.
*Formula from Healing with Whole Foods, by Paul Pitchford
Please join us at Good Samaritan Hospital on Friday May 14 from 3-5pm for their Stroke Fair.
The event is FREE and many different people will be there to share information about different resources within the community to assist those that have suffered from Stroke.
Hope to see you all there.
After reading the Health Reform Act; the HHS Secretary is the one person who can affect changes to policy. It is for this reason that we should organize a campaign to flood HHS with requests to cover Complimentary Medicine or your ability to access these services will become severely restricted or even unavailable unless you pay out of your own pocket; AND this will be after you pay for your mandated insurance which will not cover any of these services.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. - Washington, D.C. 20201
SEC. 2706. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH CARE.
a) Providers- A group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not discriminate with respect to participation under the plan or coverage against any health care provider who is acting within the scope of that provider’s license or certification under applicable State law. This section shall not require that a group health plan or health insurance issuer contract with any health care provider willing to abide by the terms and conditions for participation established by the plan or issuer. Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing a group health plan, a health insurance issuer, or the Secretary from establishing varying reimbursement rates based on quality or performance measures.
SO; That sounds like a contradiction when you read it. I need an attorney to tell me what that means????
Recently while shopping in Whole Foods, I came across a wonderful tea (from Traditional Medicinals) for congestion, allergies and overall respiratory health aptly named “Breathe Easy”. I was happy to experience congestive relief from this tea but even more delighted to discover that the ingredient list included a commonly used Chinese herbal granule formula called Bi Yan Pian. This is a great formula for opening up the nasal passages and can be helpful for allergies, hay fever and other sinus issues. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, this tea is a great adjunct to other therapies like acupuncture. However, if you are currently taking a Chinese herbal formula (or other herbs), check with your acupuncturist or herbalist to ensure that it is appropriate to use.
Dang Gui is an herb which is commonly known outside Chinese medicine circles as being effective for menstrual irregularities. In fact, it’s name literally means “state of return”, implying an ablitiy to bring the menstrual flow back to normal. This herb is in the family of blood tonics, meaning it builds the blood in cases of pale complexion, blurred vision or palpitations. It also has the ability to move blood, and thus is effective for painful periods (in Chinese medicine pain is due to lack of movement of qi and blood). It also has the property of moistening the intestines and thus eases constipation.
An interesting aspect of this herb, along with many other herbs which utilizt the root of the plant, is that different parts of the root have different properties. The upper part of the root, the “head”, has a more tonifying nature. The tail and the fine lateral roots are less tonifying and are more effective at moving blood. The whole root is typically used. When I cook carrots I like to use the tail and any fine roots, as I suspect these parts of the plant, as in dang gui, have different beneficial properties from the thicker part of the carrot.
For centuries, acupuncture has been used to treat a multitude of physical and emotional disorders. Nowadays, people most often recognize the benefits that acupuncture can provide for pain relief. However, much research has been conducted in the field of infertility. One recent study conducted in Germany compared 2 groups of women receiving IVF treatment. The control group received only IVF treatment while the experimental group received 2 acupuncture treatments on the day of IVF transfer (one before and one immediately after). The results showed pregnancy rates of 42.5% in the experimental group compared to 26.3% in the control group. Another study published in 2005, looked at male factor infertility. With acupuncture, there was a marked improvement in sperm motility and quality.
The great thing about acupuncture and TCM is that it can be performed alone or in conjunction with medicated fertility cycles. The basic concept is that with the insertion of fine needles, blood flow increases locally to the uterus and ovaries (or testes in males). By nourishing these organs locally, it is theorized that there will be improvement in egg quality and thickness of the uterine lining. For more information on acupuncture studies for fertility, check out the link below:
http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Acupuncture,+Fertility+Research+Delivers+Healthy+Results
I will be speaking at a Dizziness Support Group on Thursday May 6, 5pm, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Any interested parties are encouraged to join. Topics to be discussed will include acupuncture and herbal formulas used in the treatment of dizziness.
Hope to see you all there.
IHC in Bel Air would like to announce a Military Discount. Available to anyone with Tricare insurance: We are offering a free initial evaluation to all TriCare clients entering Acupuncture treatment. The Initial Consult fee is usually $120, we are waving this fee and asking for the discounted regular treatment cost of $65.
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