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Acupuncture is a Valid Treatment for Herpes Simplex Infection
A year ago, I had a patient who was suffering from a herpes simplex infection on his face. The infection was severe and made his face very swollen. I treated it with antibiotics. However, after the last few months, my patient started developing very dry skin and thinning hair. The shampoos and lotions have prescribed seem to have little effect, especially on the hair loss. I recommended acupuncture to my patient since I have tried it myself for the very same dry skin condition I’ve suffered some years ago.
Although clinical trials have not conclusively shown acupuncture to be a valid treatment for dry skin, some of my patients suffering from dry skin who I recommended for acupuncture reported that the treatment has helped stopped their hair loss and dry skin. Acupuncture in Orlando is also believed to help treat shingles and herpes zoster which gives some people suffering from herpes simplex a bit of encouragement
From the perspective of Chinese medicine, the label which one gives to an illness is less important than the symptoms that the patient has. The dryness that occurs on your head and face may be a local condition that is caused by the virus. It may also be a sign of a much more general systemic issue. The acupuncturist sees to it that treatment is not simply aimed at resolving the symptom but guaranteeing that it does not come back.
I strongly urge you to go for a face to face consultation with your nearest BAcC-accredited acupuncturist to see if acupuncture can be considered for you. Just make sure that you talk to your doctor or healthcare provider first.
Is There a Difference Between Chinese Medicine and Tibetan Medicine?
People often associate Tibetan medicine with Chinese medicine. Yes, there are definitely some similarities in the fundamental approaches, but the techniques that each uses are practically different. Some of the main differences between these two forms of medical systems are as follows:
Science and art
Science and art are included in the approach Tibetan medicine uses towards treatment of health conditions. This distinct trait has made it quite successful in achieving its goal of providing care and overall wellness. Tibetan medicine is deemed a science since its procedures and principles are centered on the treatment of both the mind and body. Hence, its style is orderly and systematic. This ancient medical system validates the thesis that the body is more than able to connect to its environment.
Tibetan medicine is also considered an art since its reason for treatment can be applied to the development of natural comprehension, perception, and positive aura. All these imply that this healing system promotes a deep understanding of natural suffering in order to select the most proper cure possible. Its roots lies in the ancient teachings of Buddha, specifically, ethics and karma.
Diverging principles and techniques
One glaring difference between Tibetan and Chinese medicine is the principles and techniques they use. Those aspects have differentiated these two forms of ancient medicines over the years. Chinese medicine follows ancient tradition and was known to focus on the patient rather than the illness. So, even when two patients manifest the same illness, their symptoms may still be different because their overall being and life experiences will always be unique.
Different origins and influences
Chinese medicine and Tibetan medicine have their own influences that are seen through their origins. The Taoist philosophy specifically, the concept of Yin-Yang is followed in Chinese medicine, on the other hand, Tibetan medicine has its teachings based on Buddha. Also, Chinese medicine stresses a dualistic philosophy while Tibetan medicine follows a singular way philosophical viewpoint. Dualists believe in a universe that has contradicting elements such as spirit and body and bad and good.
While the differences between Chinese medicine and Tibetan medicine are obvious and significant, both utilize effective and proven methods that have benefited a lot of patients who sought treatment. Understanding these two traditional medical systems a bit more can ease the apprehension of people towards alternative medicine treatments that only brings mental, physical, and spiritual healing.
DeJongh Acupuncture Clinic
2929 SW 3rd Ave #610
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 677-3214
http://www.miamiacupunctureclinic.com/