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Its Treatable Complete Chinese/Asian Medical system Doctor Nadia Marie Harding, R.N.,PhD., MSOM, Dipl. Ac., L.Ac.
Acupuncture Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture is one part of Chinese/Asian Medicine, or (TCM), that is reflective of the true internal order of nature. It embraces the essentials of a natural healing which results in a freer mind, a nourished soul, and healthy body. The practice of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture embraces the central truth of nature that provides for health and long life. As long as we endure, Doctor Harding’s philosophy will remain central to obtaining a natural state of health and well-being.
Acupuncture is a part of powerful Chinese/Asian Medicine that strengthens the immune system, control pain, promotes balance and harmony, and therefore increases the quality of one’s life. Chinese/Asian Medicine is a well-developed healthcare system based on natural energetic laws. The art of healing by this method dates back at least 5,000 years as the primary Medical System in China and Asia. Acupuncture is now widely used throughout the world for the treatment and prevention of disease. Herbal Medicine Herbal medicinal plants have been used by all societies throughout history. Chinese herbal medicine consists mainly of plants, minerals and herbs including roots, bark, flowers and other natural materials that help stimulate the body’s own, natural healing processes. These herbs come in the form of a raw mixture called herbal formulas, specially designed for the patient’s condition. The patient cooks the raw herbs and then drinks the tea. Herbs may also come in tablets, powders and tinctures, which are easier to take. They are pure, natural and contain no synthetic chemicals. Medicinal herbs contain essence, vital force and life. They support the body’s natural healing/repairing mechanism to promote change toward equilibrium, homeostasis and cure. Why to be treated by Chinese/Asian Medicine and Acupuncture? Human beings have an extraordinary power of recovery; if they did not, every fever, each emotional trauma, each stress or injury would leave the person a physical or emotional wreck. The natural disposition of the body, mind and spirit is to gravitate back toward a state of equilibrium known as homeostasis. The aim of the acupuncturist is to assist these homeostatic functions. What the acupuncturist searches for when she sees a patient is “patterns of disharmony” which have caused the symptoms now afflicting the patient. For example, if a Western doctor and an acupuncturist were both to examine a patient with difficulty breathing, the doctor might diagnose asthma and the acupuncturist might diagnose a deficiency in the flow of “energy” of the lungs. Western medicine will prescribe inhalers and steroids to suppress the symptoms. The acupuncturist, however, starts to unblock stagnation in the lung meridian, prescribes herbs to clear pathogens, uses methods to clear possible allergies to strengthen body immune system and moves the body into the homeostasis of optimal health. For the acupuncturist, the symptoms are important indicators of where the organism is in the restoration of homeostasis. How does Acupuncture work? This ancient healing technique understands the patterns of energy that flow through the system of meridians in the body. To tap into these energy channels, very fine needles are inserted into the body at specific anatomical locations to regain balance, relieve pain and improve health. Desired results can also be accomplished by placing direct pressure on these specific points, or direct electrical stimulation, without using needles. Pain represents a block in energy flow. By inserting the needle into specific locations on the body, a surge of energy moves through the meridians, opens the energy blocks, and relieves the pain. For example, disease is prevented or treated by stimulating or reducing the flow of vital energy also known as “Qi”. A smooth flowing Qi establishes balance and harmony in the entire human being. According to biochemical and neurological research, acupuncture influences the central and peripheral nervous systems. Evidence shows it releases a morphine-like substance called endorphins, which cause an analgesic effect and makes acupuncture particularly effective in pain control. Acupuncture has the effect of stimulating or strengthening the body’s immune system, which in turn mobilizes the natural defense power inside the human body. This reaction is the major mechanism of anti-inflammatory and anti-infection effects induced by acupuncture. Qi is the intelligent vital energy. The Qi is Oxygen that is carried by blood into every cell in the body. Blood is moved by the Heart, and Oxygen enters into blood through the Lungs. Qi represents the energy flow or energy field in the human body and is the underlying principle in acupuncture theories and treatments. Activities of Qi: ascending, descending, entering and exiting, expanding and contracting; moves in every organ, vessel, tissue and meridian in the body. If the Qi is out of balance, the person will become weak. If the Qi becomes obstructed, the person will become ill. In other words, the smooth movement of the Qi determines the wellness and vitality of a person. Nadia Marie Harding, R.N.,PhD., MSOM, Dipl.Ac, LAc., is an eastern and western clinician with over 30 years of experience in a wide range of healing disciplines. She graduated with a Master’s Degree of Science in Oriental Medicine from Samra University of Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles. She spent time in the spring of 1999 in Beijing at Wan Jing Medical Center of China, deepening her skills and understanding of Chinese Medicine and the practical applications of acupuncture in a clinical setting. Ms. Nadia Marie Harding is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist in the state of California, has a Nationally Certified Diploma of Acupuncture, a Diploma of Chinese Herbology, and maintains a current California Registered Nurse license. After receiving her Licensing in Acupuncture and Herbs she furthered her studies to include: · Chinese Energetics with Dr. Kam Yuen, D.C., Shaolin Master (the ancient martial arts and healing master of Shaolin temple) · Functionl Blood Analysis at Apex Energetics with Dr. Datis Kharrazian and Dr. Stephan Stitler. · Balanced Method with Dr. Richard Tan · Esoteric Acupuncture Patterns with Dr. Mikio Sankey · Total Body Modification System with Dr. Vick Frank, D.C., N.M.D · Emotional Freedom Technique with Mr. Gary Craig · Harmonization of Allergies with Dr. Vick Frank During her nursing career, she developed skills for feeling the body’s energy system. She also studied Hypnotherapy, Hands on Healing Touch, and The Practice of Conscious Dying with Dr. Benito Reyes at the World University of America in Ojai, California. As a Registered Nurse, she worked in “high tech” divisions of hospital nursing, and is well trained in conventional Western Medicine. She understands the western approach to healing, which enables her to clearly communicate with medical doctors and patients who are receiving conventional therapy.
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