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Food As Medicine

4/10/2020

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Food as Medecine
​When discussing nutrition with patients, I try to combine the Energetics of Chinese Medicine with basic nutrition science. This I believe with help patients understand food in a much broader context. It will help them to see food as a key factor for immunity, rather than seeking the next “miracle in a bottle”. The following are some foods I recommend for patients seeking improved immunity during the cold and flu season.

WALNUTS
In Chinese Medicine, walnuts are warm and sweet, and enter the lung, kidney and large intestine channels. The properties and actions include tonifying, assisting the kidneys in grasping Qi, warming kidney yang and mild laxative moistening qualities. Nutritional research shows that walnuts are rich in fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Nourishing the kidneys is a key factor for health and immunity during the winter months, It is an important food for patients with kidney and lung vacuity issues.

SUNFLOWER SEEDS
These nuts are another nutrient dense food that can easily be added to salads, soups, or Greek yogurt. These seeds are especially rich in vitamins and minerals particularly zinc, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E and B. These nutrients are important during times of stress
and provide important nourishment to the immune system.

FRESH GARLIC
In Chinese Medicine, garlic is a pungent taste and warm nature, and acts upon the spleen, stomach and lung channels. Its actions include promoting the circulation of Qi and blood, eliminating toxic substances, destroying parasites, as well as supporting cardiovascular/respiratory health. I always recommend use of fresh garlic, as in this form more active compounds are available for support of the immune system including antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial actions.

An extremely effective combination for immune health during the late winter, early spring months is soup with fresh garlic and oregano. Oregano can be used as a spice or liquid form, and garlic should ideally be added after the meal has been prepared.

GINGER
Ginger can be used fresh in salads, soups or tea. Ginger can also be used in dry form in capsules or added to soups. This versatile herb is warming and acts specifically on the spleen, stomach and lung channels. For conditions of excess mucus or cold signs, ginger, oregano and garlic can be a perfect combination in soup form to clear and balance the gastric /respiratory systems.

I hope this discussion about convenient foods and herbs to cook with will inspire you to see “Food as Medicine”.

Denise Acton, N.D. - Naturopathy and Acupuncurist
Denise Acton, N.D.
Naturopath, Acupuncturist
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Acupuncture and Parkinson’s Disease

9/21/2018

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Acupuncture and Parkinson's Disease
Neuro-acupuncture has been used quite successfully as a symptom-alleviation technique for various neurological disorders.

“Chorea” refers to an abnormal, involuntary movement disorder. It is characterized by excessive, spontaneous gestures of an irregular nature that tend to especially affect the shoulders, hips, and face. We see the motions vary in severity from restlessness with mild intermittent exaggeration of gesture and expression, to fidgeting movements of the hands and legs with an unstable dance-like gait, to a continual flow of disabling, violent movements.  These characteristics go hand in hand with Parkinson’s Disease.

The pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease is understood as an over-activity of the neurotransmitter “dopamine” in areas of the brain that control movement. In Western medicine, the following prescription drugs are often prescribed to help ease symptoms: Levodopa, anticonvulsants, and antipsychotics. However, some medications used for treating Parkinson’s Disease can actually increase the intensity of chorea.

For individuals interested in exploring additional coping options for their Parkinson’s (or other neurological disease) symptoms, Chinese medicine is worth looking into. In Chinese medicine, we begin by observing the tongue and pulse to determine which acupuncture methods would best alleviate the symptoms. Ultimately, the goal is to aid the client in finding more comfort and less involuntary movement.

With acupuncture, most individuals begin noticing relief after just three sessions. Indeed, clients that Dr. Acton has recently worked with are experiencing relief after just three sessions.
Sign up for an acupuncture session with Dr. Acton to find out if acupuncture could help you!
Dr. Denise Acton - Acupuncturist
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