Opioid Crisis: The Answer That's Being Kept Secret

Addiction is a heavy word. Those who struggle with it, often have a really hard time saying the word. This is better known as denial and it's very real. Only until someone realizes they have a problem, and they seek treatment, do they finally admit " I have problem". The opioid crisis is at an all time high and it's reached the most unsuspecting victims. These are not your traditional, stereo-typical, strung-out drug addict. These are every day people, teachers, priests, judges, police officers, nurses and even doctors fall victim to addiction. Many of whom had a legitimate surgeries, which genuinely needed pain killer medication (opioids) to recover at home. Unfortunately, the pain killers that were legally prescribed for a short term healing process bleeds into a chronic misuse or addiction of the drug for self medicating anxiety, depression, insomnia or it's just a blatant addiction. The brain needs more and can't willingly wean itself off the medication.

Acupuncture is the most effective, non-drug, option we have. So why isn't everyone getting it?  Some suspect it's because large organizations cannot figure out how to profit from it. Many won't refer out for something that doesn't bring in money for them or their organization personally. Doctors and nurses are under-educated when it comes to acupuncture. They just aren't being taught. Patients who have become dependent on opiod medications are often just cut off from receiving the prescription. They are not given a proper referral or even a suggestion to go get acupuncture.

Some prestigious medical institutions are utilizing acupuncture to help patients de-stress. Many don't understand why acupuncture works, they just know it does, so they keep suggesting it. As an Acupuncture expert I know exactly how it works and it's pretty straight forward. I will attach several articles in this post for your reading pleasure. Some are scientific in nature showing that acupuncture actually access parts of our brain to reduce cravings. Cravings are at the heart of the problem. If there is no craving, then the patient has a chance to stop. Other studies prove that acupuncture dumps natural, non-addictive, endorphins and enkephalins into the body alleviating pain and thus eliminating the need for the dangerous medication.

The next few paragraphs explain endorphins and enkephalins from www.Encyclopedia.com:

Endorphin and Enkephalin

Medical Discoveries
COPYRIGHT 1997 Thomson Gale

Endorphin and enkephalin

Endorphin and enkephalin are the body's natural painkillers. When a person is injured, pain impulses travel up the spinal cord to the brain. The brain then releases endorphins and enkephalins. Enkephalins block pain signals in the spinal cord. Endorphins are thought to block pain principally at the brain stem. Both are morphine-like substances whose functions are similar to those of opium-based drugs.
Today, the word "endorphin" is used generically to describe both groups of painkillers. These naturally occurring opiates include enkephalins (methionine and leucine), endorphins (alpha, beta, gamma, and delta) and a growing number of synthetic (artificial) compounds.

Natural and Artificial Painkillers

In the mid-1960s scientists proposed theories that the opiate narcotics (opium, heroin, morphine) mimic the actions of naturally occurring chemicals within the brain. They believed that these narcotics act as painkillers by manipulating the brain's receivers for those naturally occurring substances.
In the late 1970s researchers learned that there are specific areas in the brain that control pain. It is those areas that opiates attach themselves to in order to perform their functions. It was only then that researchers were able to identify the two naturally occurring pain killers, endorphins and enkephalins. This offered opportunities for developing drugs similar in structure to the natural pain-killing substances.*

The psychiatry department at Yale recommends acupuncture for addiction recovery: https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/newsandevents/cmhcacupuncture.aspx


Acupuncture analgesia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18711761

Acupuncture and Endorphins a compelling reason to use acupuncture when opioid medications are no longer an options: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15135942

If you read one article about opioid addiction and it's solutions, this is the one to ready. A comprehensive review and treatment solutions for the opioid epidemic written by a writer for my alma mater, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine: https://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2018/02/06/acupunctures-impact-opioid-addictions-and-pain-management. This article is thorough, backed by studies and has real options for doctors to refer out and patients to ease their suffering.

Acupuncture has been proven to address pain of any nature, curb cravings, insomnia, anxiety, depression, neuropathy, post-operative pain, sports injury pain, work injury pain, headache pain, menstrual pain and even pain from cancer. 

Love evidence?  Need proof it works. Here's a great article showing lots of proof of how acupuncture works, particularly the NADA protocol, which is only one tool we use to help resolve addiction, pain and get patients off opioid medication. https://acudetox.com/phocadownload/Research_Summary_2013%20(2).pdf

The best way to find an acupuncturist who can help you or your patients get off pain medication or help with any addiction be it prescription medication, food, alcohol or sugar?  Google acupuncture near your city. Read their reviews on google and facebook. Read their website. Here is my website to give you an idea of what a comprehensive and experienced acupuncturist may include: real names and photos on their testimonials, articles written, and share where they studied. Choose an Acupuncturist who is "Licensed" or has the credentials "L.Ac." as they have the most comprehensive training usually around 4 years of graduate school. Certified Acupuncturists or C.Ac.  are obtained by Chiropractors, Naturopaths, and M.D.'s but are not nearly as experienced as "L.Ac."  and typically only have a few weekend courses in acupuncture.

The Author: Kristen Burris, L.Ac, M.S.T.O.M. has treated tens of thousands of patients over 20 years at her alma mater Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, in her private practice, at San Diego Hospice, UCSD Dental Analgesia and Acupuncture Clinic, and UCSD Free Medical Clinic in San Diego, California

*"Endorphin and Enkephalin." Medical Discoveries. . Encyclopedia.com. 23 Aug. 2018 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

Who Am I and Why Should You Care

Who am I? Why should you care what I have to say about health and women and menopause and infertility? Blogs are everywhere now and sometimes it's nice to know who's talk to you. Here is a brief outline of some of the things I have done in my 20 year career starting out as an HHP (holistic health practitioner in 1999 evolving into an Acupuncturists and Master Herbalist with nearly 4,000 hours of study over 4 years, year round in graduate school.

Kristen Burris, L.Ac., M.S.TO.M. and her husband are the owner of Eagle Acupuncture
Center in Eagle, Idaho. She has a four year Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine
practicing acupuncture and herbal medicine. She is an internationally recognized practitioner
in the field of women’s health, menopause, and infertility.
Ms. Burris is a sought out expert who has had patients referred to her by Dr. Oz. She
has been interviewed by: Dr. Oz producers, Good Morning America producers, USA Today,
MSNBC, Woman’s Day, Shape, Natural Health, Better Homes and Garden and Parenting
Magazines. She was the covergirl for HERLIFE magazine for her renowned success in
infertility helping over 255 couples conceive.
Ms. Burris has been interviewed for her work balancing hormones in infertility and
menopause in Readers Digest, San Diego Union Tribune, The Idaho Statesman and The
Independent. She was the very first guest on “Ask a smart person” with Mike and Kate on mix
106 Radio in Boise. Radio and TV news segments have also sought her out including:
National Public Radio (NPR), Fox News, KTVB TV, KUSI TV, and KBOI TV News for
her menopause and infertility work.
Kristen was chosen to be the first alumnus to be featured as a success in traditional
Chinese medical (TCM) field by her alma mater, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine where
she graduated and then taught graduate school. Ms. Burris was voted Top Doc in Eagle twice,
Winner of National Association of Women Business Owners, and won Business Person of the
Year at The Eagle Chamber. She and her husband have donated over $155,000.00 worth of
free medical care to the treasure valley in the last 10 years.
Throughout her career she has also treated patients at San Diego Hospice, University
of California San Diego (UCSD) Integrative Clinic, UCSD Dental Acupuncture Study and
integratively at 6 of the leading fertility centers in San Diego. Reproductive Endocrinologists
refer patients and even send their wives to Ms. Burris to help them get and stay pregnant. Ms.
Burris has been a guest lecturer sharing her expertise in natural women’s health throughout the
U.S. including St. Al’s, St. Lukes’s Women’s Health Associates, UCLA, UCSD, USD and
San Diego Hospice.

Here we are in front of our medical center with 10 of our miracle babies from our infertility work (pssst!  several of the women are pregnant with their second and third babies in this photo!)

We offer complex herbal medicine and lifestyle changes throughout the U.S. We have had babies born in 1/3 of the states throughout the U.S.

Overwhelming Evidence Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Is the Best Medicine for Infertility

Need proof acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, when prescribed by an acupuncturist and herbalist, can treat infertility and miscarriage exceedingly well?  

These studies could keep you busy for years if you read them all. 

1.      Chao SL, Huang LW, Yen HR. Pregnancy in premature ovarian fail-

ure after therapy using Chinese herbal medicine. Chang Gung Med J

2003;26:449–52.

2.      Sela K, et al. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment for women undergoing intrauterine insemination.Eur J Integr Med (2011), doi: 10.1016/j.eujim.2011.04.020

3.      Hum. Reprod. 1996;11:1314-7

4.      Fertility and  Sterility. 2002;77:721-4)

5.      Chang R, Chung PH, Rosenwaks Z. Role of acupuncture in the treatment of female infertility. Fertility and Sterility. 2002;78(6):1149–1153. [PubMed

6.Paulus WE, Zhang M, Strehler E, El-Danasouri I, Sterzik K. Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy. Fertility and Sterility. 2002;77(3):721–724. [PubMed]

7.       Westergaard LG, Mao Q, Krogslund M, Sandrini S, Lenz S, Grinsted J. Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improves the reproductive outcome in infertile women: a prospective, randomized trial. Fertility and Sterility. 2006;85(5):1341–1346. [PubMed]

8.      Smith C, Coyle M, Norman RJ. Influence of acupuncture stimulation on pregnancy rates for women undergoing embryo transfer. Fertility and Sterility. 2006;85(5):1352–1358. [PubMed]

9.      Smith C, Coyle M, Norman RJ. Influence of acupuncture stimulation on pregnancy rates for women undergoing embryo transfer. Fertility and Sterility. 2006;85(5):1352–1358. [PubMed]

10.  Dieterle S, Ying G, Hatzmann W, Neuer A. Effect of acupuncture on the outcome of in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a randomized, prospective, controlled clinical study. Fertility and Sterility. 2006;85(5):1347–1351. [PubMed]

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11.  Quintero R. A randomized, controlled, double-blind, cross-over study evaluating acupuncture as an adjunct to IVF. Fertility and Sterility. 2004;81:S11–S12.

12.  Magarelli P, Cridennda D. Acupuncture and IVF poor responders: a cure? Fertility and Sterility. 2004;81:S20–S88.

13.  Magarelli P, Cohen M, Cridennda D. Acupuncture and good prognosis IVF patients: synergy. Fertility and Sterility. 2004;82:S80–S81.

14.  Manheimer E, Zhang G, Udoff L, et al. Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation: systematic review and meta-analysis. British Medical Journal. 2008;336(7643):545–549. [PMC free article] [PubMed]

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16.  Stener-Victorin E, Humaidan P. Use of acupuncture in female infertility and a summary of recent acupuncture studies related to embryo transfer. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2006;24(4):157–163. [PubMed]

17.  Cui W, Sun W, Liu LL. The study of electric acupuncture’s role on in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer patients. Chinese Maternal and Child Health Medicine. 2007;22(24):3403–3405.

18.  Cui W, Li J, Sun W, Wen J. Effect of electroacupuncture on oocyte quality and pregnancy for patients with PCOS undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfervitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2011;31(8):687–691. [PubMed]

19.  Stener-Victorin E, Waldenström U, Nilsson L, Wikland M, Janson PO. A prospective randomized study of electro-acupuncture versus alfentanil as anaesthesia during oocyte aspiration in in-vitro fertilization. Human Reproduction. 1999;14(10):2480–2484. [PubMed]

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20.  Andersen D, Løssl K, Nyboe Andersen A, et al. Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer: a randomized controlled trial of 635 patients. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 2010;21(3):366–372. [PubMed]

21.  So EWS, Ng EHY, Wong YY, Lau EYL, Yeung WSB, Ho PC. A randomized double blind comparison of real and placebo acupuncture in IVF treatment. Human Reproduction. 2009;24(2):341–348. [PubMed]

22.  So EW, Ng EH, Wong YY, Yeung WS, Ho PC. Acupuncture for frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 2010;20(6):814–821. [PubMed]

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24.  Domar AD, Meshay I, Kelliher J, Alper M, Powers RD. The impact of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization outcome. Fertility and Sterility. 2009;91(3):723–726. [PubMed]

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29.  Stener-Victorin E, Waldenström U, Lundeberg T, Tägnfors U, Lindstedt G, Janson PO. Effects of electro-acupuncture on anovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 2000;79(3):180–188. [PubMed]

30.  Stener-Victorin E, Waldenström U, Lundeberg T, Tägnfors U, Lindstedt G, Janson PO. Effects of electro-acupuncture on anovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 2000;79(3):180–188. [PubMed]

31.  Anderson BJ, Haimovici F, Ginsburg ES, Schust DJ, Wayne PM. In vitro fertilization and acupuncture: clinical efficacy and mechanistic basis. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2007;13(3):38–48. [PubMed]

32.  Isoyama D, Cordts EB, van Niewegen AMBS, de Carvalho WDAP, Matsumura ST, Barbosa CP. Effect of acupuncture on symptoms of anxiety in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a prospective randomized controlled study. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2012;301:85–88. [PubMed]

33.   Pinborg A, Loft A, Andersen AN. Acupuncture with in vitro fertilization: may increase birth rates, but guidelines should await the results of ongoing trials. British Medical Journal. 2008;336(7643):517–518. [PMC free article] [PubMed]

34.   Manni L, Lundeberg T, Holmäng A, Aloe L, Stener-Victorin E. Effect of electro-acupuncture on ovarian expression of α(1)- and β(2)-adrenoceptors, and p75 neurotrophin receptors in rats with steroid-induced polycystic ovaries. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 2005;3, article 21 [PMC free article] [PubMed]

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36.  Stener-Victorin E, Waldenström U, Andersson SA, Wikland M. Reduction of blood flow impedance in the uterine arteries of infertile women with electro-acupuncture. Human Reproduction. 1996;11(6):1314–1317. [PubMed]

37.   Lim CED, Wong WSF. Current evidence of acupuncture on polycystic ovarian syndrome. Gynecological Endocrinology. 2010;26(6):473–478. [PubMed]

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38.   Stener-Victorin E, Kobayashi R, Kurosawa M. Ovarian blood flow responses to electro-acupuncture stimulation at different frequencies and intensities in anaesthetized rats. Autonomic Neuroscience. 2003;108(1-2):50–56. [PubMed]

39.   Stener-Victorin E, Kobayashi R, Watanabe O, Lundeberg T, Kurosawa M. Effect of electro-acupuncture stimulation of different frequencies and intensities on ovarian blood flow in anaesthetized rats with steroid-induced polycystic ovaries. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 2004;2, article 16 [PMC free article] [PubMed]

40.  Li X, Ma Y, Geng L, Qin L, Hu H, Li S. Baseline psychological stress and ovarian norepinephrine levels negatively affect the outcome of in vitro fertilization. Gynecological Endocrinology. 2011;27(3):139–143. [PubMed]

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42.  Cooper BC, Gerber JR, McGettrick AL, Johnson JV. Perceived infertility-related stress correlates with in vitro fertilization outcome. Fertility and Sterility. 2007;88(3):714–717. [PubMed]

43.  Verhaak CM, Smeenk JMJ, Evers AWM, Kremer JAM, Kraaimaat FW, Braat DDM. Women’s emotional adjustment to IVF: a systematic review of 25 years of research. Human Reproduction Update. 2007;13(1):27–36. [PubMed]

44.   Panagopoulou E, Vedhara K, Gaintarzti C, Tarlatzis B. Emotionally expressive coping reduces pregnancy rates in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization. Fertility and Sterility. 2006;86(3):672–677.

45.  Facchinetti M, Matteo M, Artini G, Volpe A, Genazzani A. An increased vulnerability to stress is associated with a poor outcome of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer treatment. Fertility and Sterility. 1997;67(2):309–314. [PubMed]

46.  Isoyama D, Cordts EB, van Niewegen AMBS, de Carvalho WDAP, Matsumura ST, Barbosa CP. Effect of acupuncture on symptoms of anxiety in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a prospective randomized controlled study. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2012;30:85–88. [PubMed]

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47.   Kovárová P, Smith CA, Turnbull DA. An exploratory study of the effect of acupuncture on self-efficacy for women seeking fertility support. Explore. 2010;6(5):330–334. [PubMed]

48.   Smith CA, Ussher JM, Perz J, Carmady B, de Lacey S. The effect of acupuncture on psychosocial outcomes for women experiencing infertility: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2011;17(10):923–930. [PubMed]

49.  Balk J, Catov J, Horn B, Gecsi K, Wakim A. The relationship between perceived stress, acupuncture, and pregnancy rates among IVF patients: a pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2010;16(3):154–157. [PMC free article] [PubMed]

50.  Guo YP. The research program of moxibustion treatment of anovulatory infertility. Traditional Surgery Medicine. 2007;16(4):59–60.

51. Guo YP. The clinical research of the treatment of anovulatory infertility with indirect moxibustion in the umbilicus. Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Journal. 2006;30(5):374–376.

52.  Villahermosa DI, Santos LG, Nogueira MB, Vilarino FL, Barbosa CP. Influence of acupuncture on the outcomes of in vitro fertilization when embryo implantation has failed: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2013;31(2):157–161. [PubMed]

53.  Lian F, Sun Z, Zhang J, et al. Combined therapy of Chinese medicine with in vitro fertilization and embryo transplantation for treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine. 2008;28(11):977–980. [PubMed]

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55.  Luan HB, Wu LM. TCM pre-treatment effects on pregnancy outcome in IVF-ET. Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2012;24(7):662–665.

56. Wu J, Liu Y, Huang C. Effect of Chinese herbal medicine in the natural cycle of frozen embryo transfer. Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine. 2008;28(7):591–593. [PubMed]

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57. Liu Y, Wu JZ. Clinical study on Gutai decoction for decreasing abortion rate in127pregnancy women of in vitro fertilization and embryo transplantation. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2006;47(4):272–273.

58.  Zhang W, Ding CF. Kidney Angong Prescription impact on the pregnancy rate of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Zhejiang JITCWM. 2013;23(6):487–488.

59.  Sun Y. Impact on the outcome of IVF-ET Applicate complement cellular soup before pretransplant. Journal of New Chinese Medicine. 2013;45(4):61–63.

60. Lian F, Teng YL, Zhang JW, et al. Clinical study on Erzhi Tiangui granules combined with in vitro fertilization-embryo transplant for treatment of 61 cases of infertility. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2006;47(6):439–441.

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73. Liu HP, Lian F, Hao TY, et al. Efficacy of Stasis detoxification granules combined with IVF-ET treat Endometriosis. Medicine of Shandong. 2008;48(48):105–106.

74.  Shen Y. 50 cases of clinical study on Shoutai decoction after IVF-ET. Seek Medical and Ask the Medicine. 2012;10(11):828–829.

75.  Xu ZP, Shan ZQ, Pan JH, et al. Effect of Shoutaiwan on improving clinical pregnancy rate of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2009;16(5):17–18.

76.  Lian F, Teng Y, Zhang J. Clinical study on effect of Erzhi Tiangui Granule in improving the quality of oocytes and leukemia inhibitory factor in follicular fluid of women undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine. 2007;27(11):976–979. [PubMed]

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77.  Qi D, Hou LL, Shen WW. Clinical observation of 36 cases threatened abortion after integrative treatment IVF-ET. Traditional Chinese Medicine of Jiangsu. 2012;44(8):35–37.

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83.  Chang XF, Du HL, Gao X. Effect of bushen tiaojing recipe on growth differentiation factor-9 in tubal infertility patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine. 2011;31(6):780–783. [PubMed]

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90.  Huang YY. Effect of Antai Mixture for increasing pregnancy rate of patients who undergoing IVF-ET for second time. Zhejiang Jouenal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2012;47(10):p. 734.

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95. Chen Y, Sun YT, Xu CH. Clinical study on improvement effect of tonifying kiney and promoting blood circulation to regulate menstrual cycle method on ovarian reserve function of patients with fertilization-embryo transfer failure in vitro. Medical Technology in China. 2013;20(1):8–9.

96.  Liu JG, Jin BF, Yang XY, et al. Effects of bushen Tiaozhou on IVF-ET interention and results. Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2012;28(6):513–516.

97. Sun YZ. Clinical observation of tonifying kidney Tiaozhou on IVF-ET. Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine. 2010;30(7):764–766. [PubMed]

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98.  Tan Y, Shicuan MN. Clinical observation of regulation menstrual cycle by tonifying the kidney prior to IVF-ET. Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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