As an Acupuncturist I know how to treat pain and my fibromyalgia patients can attest to that. Unfortunately they can't take me on the road with them so here are my top 3 tips to help my patients cope with travel and pain.
1. Buy ThermaCare Heat Wraps- These are a saving grace and can be applied topically to any area on your body. Better than homemade rice packs because they deliver heat for up to 8 hours
2. Sip Ginger Tea all day- Buy organic ginger tea to warm your muscles, joints and soothe an upset tummy for those who must take NSAIDS.
3. Rub clove oil all over your sensitive areas. Clove oil is so potent at relieving pain that dentist still use it to pack your dental work. Clove oil is warming and naturally pain relieving.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
Fool Proof Remedies for Improved Sleep During Pregnancy
The top three reasons a pregnant Mom can't sleep
1. Pain or discomfort
2. Hunger (even if she isn't aware she is hungry)
3. Disruptive Bathroom Breaks
1. Pain or discomfort
Best position after 20 weeks pregnant is on the left side with a pillow under your neck, knees and sometimes one to hug and one to press against your lumbar area (low back). Chiroflow pillows are great because you can fill half the pillow with water to accomodate your personal neck posture. Acupuncture is safe and effective for any type of muscle or joint pain during pregnancy. If your sleep is being disrupted by pain go right away to an Acupuncturist who specializes in women's health and treatment during pregnancy; a great place to find a licensed Acupuncturist is www.Acufinder.com. An added bonus: the number one side-effect from acupuncture is improved sleep; so in reality you get a two for one for your acupuncture treatment benefits.
2. Hunger (even if she isn't aware she is hungry)
Be sure to eat a snack right before bed that is small and has protein. Good examples: Four whole wheat crackers with almond or peanut butter, a cup of whole fat yogurt, 1/4 cup of nuts like cashews or almonds. The caloric increase needed to grow a baby in-utero is 500 extra calories a day. By eating a snack before bed you prevent your body from thinking you are not "starving" while you sleep away at night time. Sometimes the snack is needed when you are suffering from insomnia. Put the snack on your bedside table and chew a few bites and then go back to dreamland.
3. Disruptive Bathroom Breaks
During the day be conscious about getting enough water aiming for around 100 fluid oz. By 5:00pm you want to taper your drinking to sips only when needed. Be sure to empty your bladder right before bed for this will reduce the number of times you may need to get up in the middle of the night to urinate.
1. Pain or discomfort
2. Hunger (even if she isn't aware she is hungry)
3. Disruptive Bathroom Breaks
1. Pain or discomfort
Best position after 20 weeks pregnant is on the left side with a pillow under your neck, knees and sometimes one to hug and one to press against your lumbar area (low back). Chiroflow pillows are great because you can fill half the pillow with water to accomodate your personal neck posture. Acupuncture is safe and effective for any type of muscle or joint pain during pregnancy. If your sleep is being disrupted by pain go right away to an Acupuncturist who specializes in women's health and treatment during pregnancy; a great place to find a licensed Acupuncturist is www.Acufinder.com. An added bonus: the number one side-effect from acupuncture is improved sleep; so in reality you get a two for one for your acupuncture treatment benefits.
2. Hunger (even if she isn't aware she is hungry)
Be sure to eat a snack right before bed that is small and has protein. Good examples: Four whole wheat crackers with almond or peanut butter, a cup of whole fat yogurt, 1/4 cup of nuts like cashews or almonds. The caloric increase needed to grow a baby in-utero is 500 extra calories a day. By eating a snack before bed you prevent your body from thinking you are not "starving" while you sleep away at night time. Sometimes the snack is needed when you are suffering from insomnia. Put the snack on your bedside table and chew a few bites and then go back to dreamland.
3. Disruptive Bathroom Breaks
During the day be conscious about getting enough water aiming for around 100 fluid oz. By 5:00pm you want to taper your drinking to sips only when needed. Be sure to empty your bladder right before bed for this will reduce the number of times you may need to get up in the middle of the night to urinate.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Hurting Heads
Headaches are debilitating for millions of people every year. Most people pop pills when they feel a migraine or headache emerging. However, a healthier and safer option is actually acupuncture. Researchers from the prestigious Duke University Medical Center analyzed studies comparing acupuncture to over-the-counter and prescription medications, they reported that a whopping 62% of acupuncture patients complained of fewer and less painful headaches compared to only 45% of those taking drugs.
Next to back pain, headaches and migraines are the most common health problem we treat.
At American Acupuncture Center we customize each patients acupuncture treatment and herbal prescription tailored specifically to their headache pain. Frequency, location, duration and triggers all affect our personalized medical advice.
Next to back pain, headaches and migraines are the most common health problem we treat.
At American Acupuncture Center we customize each patients acupuncture treatment and herbal prescription tailored specifically to their headache pain. Frequency, location, duration and triggers all affect our personalized medical advice.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
God Awful Gout
In my practice I treat Gout with diet, acupuncture and herbal medicine. I have personal experience with Gout being surprised by it's fiery pain when I was 3 months pregnant and carrying around my one year old on my hip. I was convinced I had broken my foot it was so excruciatingly painful. As I go hobbling into my favorite orthopaedist's office I was shocked when 1. he didn't even touch my foot and 2. made no dietary recommendations to treat Gout. Due to my pregnancy I was unable to treat it from a western perspective with toxic drugs anyways. It was a quick and worthless $350 visit to my local doc.
I knew immediately I needed foods to neutralize uric acid in my body including: cherries, blueberries, and strawberries. I was also keen to avoid purine-rich foods that were already part of my pregnancy no-no list: shellfish, alcohol, organ meat, gravies; and included some surprises like: spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, and cauliflower.
Gout attacks are caused by excessive deposit of uric acid in the joints (particularly the large toe) that crystallize and cause unbearable pain. Some people experience a rapid onset out of the blue, that is until they talk to me. I had one patient who couldn't understand why she had unrelenting pain in her feet. After further inquiry I suspected Gout. Again, baffled she felt that was impossible "it was an old man's disease". After I reviewed the unsuspecting culpirts in certain foods she shared her detox diet she has just put herself on....several pounds of spinach in a shake every day for several weeks and one evening out for all you can eat shrimp.
Her body was most likely bombarded with uric acid causing the upbrupt onset. I treated her with acupuncture and dietary changes using the principles of clearing heat and alleviating pain. If you or someone you know suffers from unbearable foot pain it just may be gout. Call your closest Acupuncturist http://www.acufinder.com/ and start eating your cherries, blueberries and strawberries immediately.
I knew immediately I needed foods to neutralize uric acid in my body including: cherries, blueberries, and strawberries. I was also keen to avoid purine-rich foods that were already part of my pregnancy no-no list: shellfish, alcohol, organ meat, gravies; and included some surprises like: spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, and cauliflower.
Gout attacks are caused by excessive deposit of uric acid in the joints (particularly the large toe) that crystallize and cause unbearable pain. Some people experience a rapid onset out of the blue, that is until they talk to me. I had one patient who couldn't understand why she had unrelenting pain in her feet. After further inquiry I suspected Gout. Again, baffled she felt that was impossible "it was an old man's disease". After I reviewed the unsuspecting culpirts in certain foods she shared her detox diet she has just put herself on....several pounds of spinach in a shake every day for several weeks and one evening out for all you can eat shrimp.
Her body was most likely bombarded with uric acid causing the upbrupt onset. I treated her with acupuncture and dietary changes using the principles of clearing heat and alleviating pain. If you or someone you know suffers from unbearable foot pain it just may be gout. Call your closest Acupuncturist http://www.acufinder.com/ and start eating your cherries, blueberries and strawberries immediately.
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