Which type of digestive
disorder can be treated with Oriental Medicine? |
Throughout
its 5000 year old history, Oriental Medicine has
been treating digestive disorders with great
success. Some of the most common digestive disorders
treated in our clinic are weight
gain, distention,
abnormal bowel movement, hernias and ulcers, acid
reflux disorder, indigestion, and chronic fatigue. |
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Why is good digestion
so important? |
Most people
have heard the saying, ¡°we are what we eat¡±. In
Oriental Medicine, we believe that
the digestion is the source of most of our sickness.
Most children exhibit symptoms related to indigestion
due to a weaker digestive system. Many adult disorders
are also due to indigestion as a result of our
childhood. In Oriental Medicine, we talk about food
as one of the three essential energies. The other
two
energies are air and emotion. If the food we eat
is harmonious with our system, than we can overcome
almost any sickness. |
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How are digestive treatments
carried out? |
In China,
dating back about 2500 years ago, there lived a
man named Lee Dong Yuan. Dr. Lee published
a book of very detailed herbal formulas for a variety
of disorders. Each one of these formulas were focused
on strengthening the digestive system. Today, among
many of great teachings, we still use these herbal
formulas to treat a variety of disorders. Acupuncture
is another way in which we treat digestive disorders.
With acupuncture, we choose points located along
energy channels which help enhance and harmonize
the digestion. |
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If I had chronic digestive problems for many years,
can it still help? |
Absolutely
yes. Acupuncture and Herbs work slowly but very
consistently at strengthening the stomach
and assisting the ability to break down foods efficiently. |
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What are some other
ways that you treat digestion? |
In many
cases, digestion is related to how we feel emotionally.
For example, stress directly affects our
appetite. Oriental Medicine is a holistic medicine.
Focus is not just on the digestion. Acupuncture
and
herbs also help to harmonize the spirit in order
to help with stress, sadness, anger, etc. Each one
of these
emotions have a direct effect on the digestion.
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Does eating the right
foods help? |
Definitely.
food IS medicine. In our clinic, we work one on
one with our clients in order to establish a diet
which fits their body¡¯s needs. However, in many
cases, food alone cannot do the job. In these cases,
acupuncture and/or herbal medicine will be used
in conjunction. |
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Which Herbs & Foods Help with Digestion? |
In our
clinic, we practice a form of Oriental Medicine
called, ¡°Four Constitutional Medicine¡±.
This medicine focuses on our own individual and
unique ¡°body type¡° No specific herb is good for
everyone. specific herbs that are good for everyone.
Each patient requires their own special attention
when
making an herbal formula. This information is obtained
by taking the pulse, looking at the tongue, and
getting to know the patient as much as possible.
Foods, although less potent, also follow the same
guidelines. |
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Can improving my digestion
help me lose weight? |
Many of
us gain weight even if we eat the right foods and
exercise. If you are one of these individuals,
the answer to this question is absolutely yes. If
you aren¡¯t, then you face a difficult challenge.
No matter
what answer you provided, Oriental Medicine can
definetly help. In our clinic, we work closely with
our
clients in order to establish a suitable diet and
exersize plan along with herbs and/or acupuncture. |
