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Oriental
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Oriental
Medicine is a comprehensive medical system that has been used to
diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses for over 3000 years. It includes
not only acupuncture, but also
Chinese herbs,
bodywork (Tuina), heat therapy,
moxibustion,
cupping, dietary therapy, and
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Oriental
Medicine strengthens one physically, psychologically and emotionally to
help prevent disease, control pain, soothe and alleviate chronic
conditions, and enhance the quality and longevity of life. Doctors of
Oriental Medicine treat the root cause of an illness in addition to
treating its associated symptoms.
The goal is to
maintain or restore harmony and balance in all parts of the human being
and also between the whole human being and the surrounding environment.
Wholeness = acupuncture/tuina + herbs
+ diet + exercise
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Acupuncture |
| Acupuncture is well known for its
effectiveness as a painkiller. Even more powerful is its
ability to alter the flow of Qi so that the body can heal itself
when attacked by pathogens that trigger disharmony.
Acupuncture is
the insertion of fine, sterile, metal filiform needles into certain
points along the channels in order to control the flow of Qi.
These needles are about as thick as a strand of hair and
insertion is usually painless. You may feel a dull ache or
tingling sensation when the needle is stimulated. Most
people find an acupuncture
treatment to be a relaxing experience. |
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Auricular Acupuncture |
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Auricular (ear) acupuncture is one of the more widely used
microsystems within oriental medicine. Microsystems use one
aspect of the body - ears, hands, or feet, for example -
to treat conditions that are present anywhere in the
body. |
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Auricular acupuncture may be used as a primary mode of treatment
or in conjunction with other full body treatments such as
acupuncture or bodywork. |
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Chinese Herbs |
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Chinese herbology is an intrinsic
aspect of Oriental medicine. The art and science of using
these powerful botanicals, minerals, and animal products comes
in knowing how to prescribe the right herb or mixture of herbs
to do the job. Herbs may be prescribed to reduce acute or
chronic conditions, as a dietary supplement which will build and
strengthen the body, or for maintenance and as a preventative.
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Dr. Mathews only uses herbs which
meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture guidelines. All herbs
have been tested to insure freedom from heavy metal and
microbial contamination, as well as pesticide residues. |
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Bodywork |
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Tuina, which translates to “push pull,” is a massage technique
that moves Qi and Blood in various parts of the body to relieve
pain and tension, facilitate healing, and prevent further
injury. Some conditions that are helped by Tuina include
shoulder problems, joint pain, back, hip, and ankle disorders.
Tuina is appropriate for acute or chronic pain. |
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Heat Therapy |
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The TDP lamp is a new type of
therapeutic and health device and its functions are to
promote metabolism, regulate physiological deficiency,
diminish inflammation, and ease pain. The TDP lamp is
different from conventional heat lamps, infrared lamps and
microwave therapeutic devices. It features a round plate
coated with a mineral clay formation consisting of 33 earth
elements essential to the human body. When activated, this
mineral plate emits a special band of far-infrared waves
ranging from 2 to 25 microns in wavelength, that coincide
with the wavelengths and intensity of the electromagnetic
radiation emanating from the human body. As a result, the
TDP far-infrared waves are readily absorbed. |
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Effects of far-infrared waves on the human body include the
rejuvenation of cells, promotion of blood circulation, lymphatic
system improvement, and cellular toxicity reduction. |
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Moxibustion |
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The burning of the herb moxa over channel points and certain
areas of the body. It is used to warm, tonify, and stimulate.
It also induces the smooth flow of the Qi and blood, prevents
diseases and preserves health. Doing moxa regularly on specific
acupuncture points can promote strength and longevity. |
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Essential Oils |
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Essential oils are considered to be the hormones of plants and
directly resonate with the Qi of human energetics. As such,
they serve as a very powerful tool and the application can
produce amazing results. |
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Cupping |
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A
method of stimulating acupuncture points and areas of the body
by applying suction with a glass cup in which a partial vacuum
has been created through heat or suction. Cupping brings blood
and energy to the surface to relieve stagnation and pain.
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Electric Stimulation |
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A
very low level electrical current is applied to the needle.
This is often used for muscle spasms and acupuncture analgesia
and to enhance point stimulation in general. |
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Diet and Exercise |
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Are included in Lifestyle changes. To achieve and maintain
health, certain changes in diet and exercise may need to be
made. These changes can facilitate faster healing, maintain
benefits and prevent possible disharmonies. |
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