TREATMENT
What to Expect: The Wholistic Approach
Issue of Symptom Relief and System Correction
Most people come in for help with a specific complaint or problem. We believe in addressing that particular issue. Relief from that complaint may be all that someone wants; we respect that and will help bring that relief.
On the other hand, there is always an underlying imbalance or dysfunction that is causing that symptom. Correction of the underlying imbalance or defiency is the most appropriate goal when health and well-being is the aim of the patient. Thus, on the first and subsequent visits, we take a wholistic approach to serve you best in providing relief and then vitality to last a lifetime.
In some acute cases, looking at the particular complaint may be all that is needed. However, the small complaint may be pointing to a deeper constitutional issue which, if not addressed, will lead to bigger problems down the road. The particular complaint may just be a warning sign; removing that sign can leave a bigger danger to develop later down the road.
Your health can degenerate to the point that reversal is very difficult, if not impossible.
So wholistic approaches look at many aspects of the person: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental. Our approach of functional medicine and interlocking systems provides a more thorough understanding of health and correction of imbalance.
Please note that your insurance will only cover treatment for complaints, and sometimes only for pain. You might need treatment that your insurance won't cover.
Acupuncture & Herbs
Acupuncture is an ancient medical art and science from China. It is based on empirical medicine and has changed over the years as new discoveries and techniques have been developed. We use only the most advanced, safe, and comfortable methods.
Herbs have been used naturally around the world from the dawning of time. We use scientifically based prescribing from both the Chinese medicine and Western medicine herbal principles.
Safety
We only use presterilized, disposable needles
Highest quality surgical stainless steel
Style
We use the painless Japanese Style of needle placement
Treatment patterns are individualized to suit you alone
No "cookie cutter," "cookbook," or "one-size fits all" treatments
Training in Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and French styles of acupuncture
Intention is fundamental in each placement
Integration
Other treatment approaches are integrated with the acupuncture and moxibustion treatments as appropriate
Shiatsu massage used during many sessions as well to prepare the body for gentle acupuncture
Additional Information
Please call 510-849-1176 if you want further information on what acupuncture is about, or try our links. All patients receive a complementary educational DVD explaining acupuncture.
Nutrition
Your Water Intake is Vital
Your body is more than 70% water.
You require intake of water to function properly.
Public water supplies may have fluorine, chlorine, or chloramines; these aren't good to drink.
Arsenic, lead, and other toxic metals are found in water.
Pesticides and other chemicals like MTBE (and DDT still!) need to be filtered from your water before you consume it.
We recommend Multipure filtration systems as one effective system to help protect your health. Contact http://www.multipureusa.com/redwoodclinic or this office for more information and to order the right filtration units for your needs.
Dietary Analysis and Evaluation
Proper nutrition is vital for health and healing
Some illnesses or diseases are completely or partially due to nutritional and dietary deficiencies or excesses
In-depth analysis of diet, with the use of a journal, is necessary in some cases and a good practice for everyone on occasion
Modification of dietary choices is recommended in a variety of cases, sometimes based on analysis of allergy or sensitivity to particular foods
Nutritional Supplementation
For proper functioning and healing, various nutritional supplements may be necessary.
These could include, vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, enzymes, fatty acids, amino acids, co-factors, nutritional antiinflammatories, or medical foods.
First Line Therapy
Research proves and we believe that proper body composition is the basis for greater longevity and higher quality of life. Having a proper balance of fat mass and muscle mass is a key to quick recovery from illness, surgery, and trauma.
This is why we trained in and offer the First Line Therapy approach to weight loss and metabolic improvement for things like diabetes and high blood pressure. We are certified as a Wellness Center and can be found at www.stopchronicdisease.com.
Cleansing
We suggest cleansing be performed - at a minimum - 1 to 2 times per year. Depending upon your condition, different approaches are more appropriate than others. We use a variety of cleansing approaches based on your individual situation and conditions. These are all focused on improving your health, energy, vitality, and function.
Clearing out toxic metals, pesticides, and other accumulated debris in your body is necessary for health. It is also a must for those with serious diseases such as hypertension, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and others.
Homeopathy
Basics
Discovered and developed initially by Samuel Hahneman in the late 1700's.
"Like Cures Like" is a fundamental precept
Minimal Intervention : First and foremost, "Physician do no harm!"
A wholistic approach based on the totality of the individual
Evaluation
For children and adults, evaluation consists of a detailed history taking and appropriate examination - may take 1-2 hours or more.
For other animals, based on observation and reports by the animals primary human companion or owner
Treatment
Remedies are prescribed based on the analysis and evaluation
Follow-up remedies based on the initial prescription and changes in the presentation
Other methods, such as nutritional and dietary changes, changes of environmental factors, use of herbs, or acupuncture and physical manipulation may be needed to remove blockages
Training
Our Practioners' training is eclectic, including classical homeopathy and combination remedies
Teachers include Jeremy Sherr, Lou Klein, Andre Seine, Subratra Banerjea, Rajan Sankaran, Alize Timmerman, and many others.
FAQ
Our Frequently Asked Questions are expanding constantly. If you have a particular question, you may ask it to us by going to: www.askdatabase.com/gt/askfast.php?a=40138
