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Upper Respiratory Distress
Got You Down?
By Carol McGlauchlin, DOM
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Are you coping with
asthma symptoms or wheezing with exercise? How about
tendencies to get chronic bronchitis or sinus infections – do these
plague you? Good news! These issues can be treated effectively
with Chinese medicine and Frequency Specific Microcurrent.
Cupping works particularly well to relieve a variety of upper
respiratory symptoms. Cupping involves the placement of glass
cups on the skin in order to create suction. In Chinese medical
theory, the suction helps to clear out stagnation and toxins in
the area. For upper respiratory conditions, the cups are usually
placed on the upper back. Regular treatments with cupping alone
for kids with asthma or severe allergies can help to reduce their
medications, and the good news is – no needles are involved!
On the other hand, acupuncture has worked very well to help
my patients with seasonal allergies to manage their symptoms
during the various allergy seasons. Regular treatments during
the symptom period work best for optimal results. With chronic
upper respiratory disorders such as sinus infections, bronchitis
and asthma, acupuncture can treat both the acute symptoms
and the underlying constitutional factors that combine to cause
the recurring symptoms. However, one common sense caveat is
that a medical doctor should be consulted for serious disorders
such as pneumonia or asthma. There are times when drugs are
appropriate, and a medical doctor (preferably an integrative
doctor – a physician who understands natural medicine as well as
pharmaceuticals) can be of great benefit.
Another treatment modality that can help with upper
respiratory disorders is Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM).
FSM uses electromagnetic energy in specific frequencies that
match the vibrations of specific tissues and specific disease
conditions in the body. An FSM program will run through a
series of frequencies to address the various aspects of a disorder.
For example, asthma involves inflammation and spasm in the
bronchi. The FSM program for asthma includes frequencies
for muscle spasms, inflammation and allergies (histamine) in
the bronchi, as well as inflammation in the immune system as a
whole, and finishes with “restoring vitality” in the bronchi.
There are also a variety of herbal formulas that can help reduce
symptoms and support balance in the constitutional factors in the
body. When a patient has a tendency toward chronic disorders,
it is important to address the underlying constitutional factors to
help prevent future symptoms.
Relief is but a phone call or email away! Call or email me today for
a free consultation. I’m happy to answer your questions and help
you determine if any of these modalities can help relieve your upper
respiratory issues: Carol McGlauchlin, D.O.M, 505-550-8148.
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