accupressure/acupuncture/finding the right ND or practitioner-BOB

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Bob,

You mentioned accupuncuture. Is that preferred over acupressure? Also, how do I

find someone who is 'qualified?' Also, how do I find an excellent herbalist? I

have a ton of allergies. (Not sure if I mentioned that I have very low estrogen

too and can't tolerate progesterone). Does acupuncture help with panic attacks?

 

Thanks, I am really lost and struggling to save my life, so it seems.

Conventional medicine is not helping plus I can't tolerate a lot of meds.

kristee

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi Kristee,

I'll do my best to answer your questions. Acupuncture

is almost always prefered over acupressure. With the

needles we are able to combine points to get certain

outcomes and can retain needles for around 20 minutes

to allow the system to balance. The NAET that someone

mentioned is good for allergies and combines a western

consept with acupuncture. You will often find an

acupuncturist who will also be practicing NAET.

Acupuncture is regulated by most states. You can find

board certified practioners at www.nccaom.org I think.

You should ask how long they went to school for

chinese medicine and whether they use herbs as part of

their practice. What you want to avoid are doctors or

chiropractors who have had a 100 hr course in how to

stick needles for pain vs. a board certified person

who has studied for 3 or more years and covered

diagnosis and lots of other stuff. What I always tell

folks is find one that you like and has good success

with you. there are lots of bad acupuncturists out

there the same as there are some lousy doctors. If you

don't like the first one try another. They are usually

listed in the yellow pages under acupuncture. In

general the needles themselves should not be painful

like getting a shot, but some folks stimulate alot

more than I personally think neccessary. So let your

comfort be the judge. It can also help with panic

attacks sometimes. There are some points on the ulnar

side of the wrist and between the ulnar and radius

that sometimes help (as well as others used to balance

yourover all system.) there are also so excellent

formulas that may help but it depends on your

diagnosis since in chinese medicine there are a number

of causes that might match your symptoms. hope this

helps some.

bob

--- Kristee <aquakat_01 wrote:

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> Bob,

> You mentioned accupuncuture. Is that preferred over

> acupressure? Also, how do I find someone who is

> 'qualified?' Also, how do I find an excellent

> herbalist? I have a ton of allergies. (Not sure if I

> mentioned that I have very low estrogen too and

> can't tolerate progesterone). Does acupuncture help

> with panic attacks?

>

> Thanks, I am really lost and struggling to save my

> life, so it seems. Conventional medicine is not

> helping plus I can't tolerate a lot of meds.

> kristee

>

>

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