Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a natural healing system that has been in use for thousands of years. TCM is still used today in clinics and hospitals throughout China and most of Asia as a primary medical modality.
It takes a holistic view of each individual and believes that every body has an innate ability to overcome disease and illness. Using acupuncture, herbs, and other treatment modalities, Chinese medicine works to restore harmony and energetic balance to the body which stimulates natural healing and promotes health.
TCM can be used to treat many illnesses, acute and chronic pain as well as digestive and gynecological issues. TCM also works well in combination with Western Medicine and other types of treatments.
Jennifer Dubowsky earned her Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College, an accredited 4 year Master’s program in Boulder, Colorado. She received her Diplomate from the NCCAOM, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and completed an internship at the Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital in Beijing, China. For more information, visit www.tcm007.com
Questions for you
Hi, Jennifer!
This is interesting. I've not had personal experience with Chinese medicine, and I'm wondering if this type of treatment is ever covered by insurance.... do you know?
Also, how effective is this kind of treatment/therapy for people with cancer/
Thanks!
Kristin Park
http://ppdsurvivor.blogspot.com
Posted: Mon., April 28, 2008, 09:23 pm
Cancer, Insurance Coverage and Chinese Medicine
Hi Kristin - Acupuncture is sometimes covered by insurance. Often it depends on which state you live in and your personal insurance plan.
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture can be very helpful as an adjunct therapy to other Cancer treatments. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
helps the body to heal,is great with the side effects of Chemotherapy and is wonderful for stress relief.
Thanks for the questions
Jennifer Dubowsky
www.tcm007.com
Posted: Sat., May 3, 2008, 12:38 pm
Chinese medicine and herbs
Thanks for the post Jennifer. About a month ago, I tried acupuncture and Chinese herbs (tea form) for the first time and found that it did offer some relief from allergies. I wouldn't say that my symptoms were completely eliminated but fatigue during allergy season was a major issue for me and that hasn't been the case this year. I even waited until we were about half way into the season to see if I would notice a difference.
For what conditions have you found acupuncture most effective?
Posted: Tue., April 29, 2008, 09:10 am
The Many Conditions Acupuncture Treats
Hi Tina - I'm glad to hear TCM was helpful to you. Acupuncture and herbs can be great for allergies.
Amazingly both Acupuncture can be very effective for many disorders. Some of the conditions I treat most commonly are...
Various types of Acute and Chronic pains, Sciatica, muscle and joint pain etc.
Personally I do a lot of work with women's issues such as fertility, PMS, and other Gynecological concerns.
I've also had success with Digestive disorders,Headaches,Insomnia and Anxiety to name a few more.
Thanks for the question
Jennifer Dubowsky
www.tcm007.com
Posted: Sat., May 3, 2008, 12:46 pm
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