EE  woodblock logoElizabeth Moose, LAc
        Traditional Chinese Medicine

      12741 Research Blvd, suite  505            
                         Austin, TX  78759

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Acupuncture Newsletter
June 2010
In This Issue
Acupuncture and the Treatment of Pain
Patent Herb: Curin Wan
US Military Approves the Use of Acupuncture for Pain
World Health Organization List of Treatable Conditions

Elizabeth Moose, LAc, (Beth) has been a Licensed Acupuncturist since 1988 and has been practicing full time in Austin since 1992.  She has traveled and studied in China, and was on the faculty of the Academy of Oriental Medicine, Austin for eleven years where she taught the Theory and Philosophy course and was a clinical supervisor. For more info click on the website link below.
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"Hence the sages did not treat those who were already ill; they instructed those who were not yet ill.  They did not want to rule those who were already rebellious; they guided those who were not yet rebellious. To administer medicines to diseases which have already developed is comparable to the behavior of those persons who begin to dig a well after they become thirsty, and of those who begin to cast weapons after they have already engaged in battle. Would these actions not be too late?"
 
Huang Ti Nei Jing Su Wen
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine
 

Hello Again Friends,
 
Welcome to the June newsletter.
 
The above quote is well known to any practitioner of Chinese Medicine.  I have included it in this issue to remind you that even
though we talk of acupuncture and Chinese herbs treating various  medical conditions, they excels at  prevention.  Practitioners are trained to see imbalances when they are small and  uneventful, hopefully to treat them and avoid any later greater imbalance or illness.  Treatment creates a state of homeostasis for the body and this itself is balancing and healing.  Mental and emotional imbalances can be addressed as well as Chinese Medicine is holistic and comprehensive.

 
Thanks for your receptive response to my first newsletter, I intend to keep them up. Please feel free to forward this to others, and I hope to see you soon!  And, check out the special offer at the bottom of this email.
 
Best to You, and in Good Health,
 

Beth

Acupuncture and the
Treatment of Pain

Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medicine and can address almost anything that ails you.  This being said it is probably most well known for the treatment of pain. There are various scientific theories put forth as to why this is so and there
are probably a number of mechanisms at work.  Some of the most recent research has identified that acupuncture deactivates pathways in the brain that govern pain.  To learn more click here.
 

Patent Herb:  Curin Wan
curin wan
Most Chinese herbal formulas require a prescription from a qualified practitioner before they are wise for a lay person to take. Not so with Curin Wan  (also known as Pill Curing, Healthy Quiet Pills and various other names depending on the manufacturer). This herbal combination is very safe and effective and is a great addition to your medicine cabinet. 
 
It is indicated for acute digestive disturbances, whether that be an intestinal flu, food poisoning, abdominal cramping and bloat, pain and difficulty passing stools, diarrhea, stomach upset, gas, and motion sickness. It is also mild and safe enough to use with morning sickness and can be used for headache related to digestive difficulties.

Any practitioner of Chinese Medicine will likely have them available.  You can also find them at Chinese grocery stores and for sale on the web.  Good luck with it and let me know how it goes!

US Military Approves the Use of
Acupuncture for Pain
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This is a great development considering the military is quite a conservative institution (to say the least).  They are looking for what works, though, and is simple and cost effective.  They are also investigating the use of acupuncture for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, more on this in future newsletters.  For more information
click here and here.

World Health Organization List
of Treatable Conditions

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I want to include this list from the World Health Organization in all my newsletters just to remind you of everything acupuncture and Chinese medicine can treat.  As a practitioner I know this is just a partial list, but it is official and great PR! To see the list again click here.

SPECIAL OFFER
Do you know someone that has been wanting to try Chinese Medicine but hasn't taken that first step yet?  Or maybe you know someone  who isn't new to the practice but you think could benefit from my services?

For the months of July and August 2010, each new referral will receive $20 off the first treatment and your next treatment will be $20 off as well.  Just have them mention this offer and it is a done deal!

Good for the months of July and August 2010.