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| Acupuncture in the Treatment of Arthritis |
Alleviate your aches & pains
with Oriental Medicine |
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 Greetings!
Humidity, dampness, cold, and a change in the weather are all things that may flare up arthritis. Did you know that Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine are successful in treating arthritis?
We would love to help you or someone you know who is suffering from pain or arthritis. Please forward this email on to anyone who who is afflicted with these health concerns. |
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Question: An arthritis sufferer asks, Will Acupuncture Help Me?
Answer: Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected.
For most people arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of 50 show some signs of arthritis. Joints naturally degenerate over time.
Fortunately, arthritis can be managed with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbs and moxa. |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritis with Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
According to Chinese Medical theory, arthritis arises when the flow of Qi in the meridians becomes blocked. This blockage is called, "Bi" (pronounced Bee) type pain and is widely studied and successfully treated using a combination of Acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine have been found to be extremely effective at treating the pain and inflammation associated with all types of arthritis. Acupuncture points and herbs are chosen tailored to each person based on if the blockage of Qi (arthritis) is caused by the pathogen wind, cold, damp or damp-heat.
Traditional Chinese Medicine does not recognize arthritis as one particular syndrome. Instead, it aims to treat the specific symptoms that are unique to each individual using a variety of techniques such as Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, bodywork, lifestyle/dietary recommendations and energetic exercises to restore imbalances found in the body. Therefore, if 10 patients are treated with Oriental Medicine for joint pain, each of these 10 patients will receive a unique, customized treatment with different Acupuncture points, different herbs and different lifestyle and diet recommendations.
When you come in for a treatment, Dr. Marco will discuss your Health History, diagnose your pulse and tongue, review the onset of your condition and learn your signs and symptoms. She will determine your Chinese diagnosis and choose the appropriate Acupuncture points, Treatment Plan, lifestyle, Chinese Herbs, and Nutritional recommendations.
Call today to set up your first appointment or call to set up your tune-up:
(860) 536-3880. |
Moxa in the treatment of Arthritis
 Moxa -- The dry warmth of moxa allows your small capillaries and blood vessels to open and increase circulation to areas in need of healing. The Practitioners at Stonington Natural Health Center use moxa to warm regions with the intention of stimulating circulation through the Acupuncture points and inducing a smoother flow of blood and Qi. Moxibustion, also known as moxa for short, is especially effective in the treatment of chronic problems, "deficient conditions" (weakness), and gerontology. In addition, we sell moxa so that you can do it as homework to help reduce pain, increase circulation, and help prevent or alleviate arthritis. | |
What is Arthritis?
 Arthritis isn't just one disease; it's a complex disorder that comprises more than 100 distinct conditions and can affect people at any stage of life. Two of the most common forms are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. While these 2 forms of arthritis have very different causes, risk factors, and effects on the body, they often share a common symptom-persistent joint pain.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in the United States, affecting an estimated 21 million adults. OA begins with the breakdown of joint cartilage, resulting in pain and stiffness.
OA commonly affects the joints of the fingers, knees, hips, and spine. Other joints affected less frequently include the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and ankles. When OA is found in a less frequently affected joint, there is usually a history of injury or unusual stress to that joint. Work-related repetitive injury and physical trauma may contribute to the development of OA. If you have a strenuous job that requires repetitive bending, kneeling, or squatting, for example, you may be at high risk for OA of the knee.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can affect many different joints and, in some people, other parts of the body as well, including the blood, the lungs, and the heart. Inflammation of the joint lining, called the synovium, can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and redness. The affected joint may also lose its shape, resulting in loss of normal movement. RA can last a long time and can be a disease of flare-upss (active symptoms) and remissions (few to no symptoms).
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Chinese Herbal Formulas for Arthritis
Giving your body the building blocks that it needs to heal
 Acupuncture sends the signals to your joints to reduce inflammation and do tissue repair. But your body also needs the building blocks to do the tissue repair. An important component of healing is helping shift your body's internal biochemistry in order to reduce inflammation.
Well... that's where Chinese Herbal Formulas come into the equation. Chinese Herbal Formulas can be prescribed by Dr. Megan Marco and tailored to your needs. Here are some of our favorites. Come in to get some pain relief!
Boswellamine -- tablet that nourishes joints, prevents arthritis and anti-arthritic, Frankincense and Myrrh reduce inflammation to allow the glucosamine sulfate to get into your joints and form padding.
Po Sum On oil -- promotes blood circulation and tissue regeneration while relieving pain
Helios Oil -- A true, all natural blend of essential oils and flower essences that quickly reduces inflammation and quiets the nerves. It is extremely fast relief for sports injuries, arthritis, nerve, joint and muscle pain.
701 Patches -- Traditional Chinese 701 Plasters are a patch that has been treated with aromatic healing herbs. Applied directly to the body, they relieve pain by stimulating circulation.
Specific Herbal Formulae -- come in for an herbal consultation, which is also available separately from Acupuncture appointments. Your herbal formulas are chosen specifically for you. Specific herbs fit you and your personality like a puzzle piece. We will look at your Health History, your present health concerns, and get to the root causes of your health problems. Shift your internal biochemistry with Chinese Herbs. Give your body the building blocks that it needs to truly heal. Herbal Consultation is included in your Acupuncture treatments with Dr. Marco. Call today! (860) 536-3880
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Now's the time to boost your immune system
Come in today to have your Acupuncture tune-up.
Boost your Qi.
Boost your immune system.
Call to make your appointment.
Stonington Natural Health Center
(860) 536-3880 |
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Thank you for being a part of the Stonington Natural Health Center community. We look forward to seeing you when you come in for your health and wellness appointments, at our upcoming events, or come on by and say hi!
Sincerely,
Megan Marco, D.Ac., L.Ac.
Director of Stonington Natural Health Center We are your Stress Relief Specialists!
(860) 536-3880
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| Upcoming Events |
Fall 2009 |
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 Thermography Screening
Monday, October 5th, all day here at SNHC
There are still a few openings. Book your appointment now.
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Business Before Hours
Thursday, December 3rd, 8 - 9 am
Come to meet all of the excellent Practitioners of Stonington Natural Health Center. |
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Stonington Natural Health Center's
Four Year Anniversary & Holiday Party!
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