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10 | November 15, 2018 | The wilmette beacon NEWS wilmettebeacon.com Business uses acupuncture, Chinese medicine to heal Hilary Anderson Freelance Reporter What’s old is new once again. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are thousands of years old. The practice of them in western culture took somewhat of a back seat particularly with the advent of drugs like penicillin and antibiotics. Now many health care providers are looking at acupuncture and Chinese medicine differently to determine how they possibly can help relieve pain and other maladies that often plague the human body and mind, sometimes alone or in tandem with modern, western medicine. Many refer to the use of acupuncture and Chinese medicine as “holistic.” Wilmette’s Catherine NORSHORE Meats & Deli (847) 251-3601 All Natural FRESH TURKEYS for Thanksgiving USDA CHOICE RIB EYE ROASTS Completely trimmed $ 16 98 lb. Extra Fancy WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN Zwergel, located at 1215 Washington Ave., is one individual who is a licensed acupuncturist and has a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine from Evanston’s Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. “Holistic medicine looks at the whole body to determine what is causing a person’s discomfort,” Zwergel said. “There is a disconnect between the body and the mind. When you treat the body, you treat the mind.” She adds that acupuncture treatments can have a positive effect on just about any condition. They also can be a form of maintaining wellness. “Acupuncture stimulates the body to come into balance,” Zwergel said. “An individual dealing with pain can manifest it in different ways—in the digestive system, with headaches or insomnia. It is known to be a pain reliever and can help with hormonal issues and even have a positive impact on fertility.” People who need to be eased into the idea of needles can try other modalities like acupressure and essential oils. “They are part of Chinese medicine, too,” Zwergel said. She says people with PTSD are being treated with acupuncture. “We are waiting for Medicare to cover acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as legitimate means of helping cure or alleviate the pain from illnesses,” Zwergel said. She says her mother planted the “seed” of interest in holistic medicine in her. Order Now for Thanksgiving! SPIRAL CUT HAMS CLEANED & DEVEINED PINK - WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP 3 Lb. Bag Completely Trimmed $ 45 95 Bag Reg. $49.95 $ 19 98 lb. We also carry pies from Elegant Farmer of Wisconsin “BAKED IN THE BAG” Pies: Apple & Blueberry/Apple HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm Business Briefs Wilmette’s Chantilly Lace wins industry award in New York City Chantilly Lace Lingerie, located in Plaza del Lago, 1515 Sheridan Road, recently captured an award “We moved to Evanston when I was 4 years old,” Zwergel said. “My mother was looking for a doctor who practiced holistic medicine because she was going through the “western route” to treat her kidney cancer.” Her mother began a diet of macrobiotics, which is a form of Japanese cooking, and started teaching classes in it. “I picked up on my mother’s macrobiotics diet and realized she was happy,” Zwergel said. “It was not an alternative but rather a complement to her modern western medical treatments. She ultimately died from the cancer but my siblings and I knew she felt better and lived longer than any of us expected because she changed her way of eating.” Zwergel said she grew up thinking about the different kinds of holistic therapies and their possibilities for treating a variety of conditions. “During my college freshman year, I developed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an autoimmune condition, and became even more interested in holistic medicine,” Zwergel said. “I began looking for what there might be to help me.” It took a several things — a balance of diet and lifestyle changes and the use of holistic medicine. “I discovered how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used to help treat a chronic condition like mine but I continued using western medicine to help me stay in remission,” Zwergel said. She studied marketing and promotion at the University of Colorado at Boulder. “It was not fulfilling,” she said. “It was then I discovered the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine and decided to go there for my Masters degree.” The program is about four years long. “We study everything from bio-medicine and pathology to anatomy and physiology,” Zwergel said. “We learn to help the body fight disease. Sometimes we use acupuncture and Chinese medicine together with western medicine in doing rehab. We learn to take time and listen to our patients.” She is a sole practitioner, having recently moved to Wilmette from her former location at Evanston’s Lighthouse Yoga. “One good thing about being a sole practitioner or having a small practice is we do not have to see a required number of patients in a given time period as is becoming more common in western medicine group practices,” Zwergel said. The use of acupuncture and Chinese medicine is becoming more popular even among athletes. at the Best of Intima magazine’s annual Gala Awards, held at the Tribeca Rooftop, New York City. An esteemed jury represented by 25 of the world’s most renowned intimate apparel brands chose Wilmette-licensed acupuncturist Catherine Zwergel works on a patient. Photo submitted One well-known Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, used a holistic therapy on his back called, “Cupping” therapy. Visible little circles could be seen on his back when swimming during the Olympics. “It is a form of massage,” Zwergel said. “It helps relieve stress and the tissues heal.” She added some recent studies have shown the use of acupuncture may be useful with opioid addictions. Zwergel also makes available in her office different Chinese teas and herbs to assist and maintaining one’s health or help in healing. “Some Chinese herbs have gotten a bad rap lately because of possible toxins in them,” she said. “They are safe when bought from a reputable company or business like with any other foods.” Please see Medicine, 19 Chantilly Lace as the winner in the Personal Touch category. Business Briefs is compiled by Editor Eric DeGrechie. Send your submissions to eric@wilmettebeacon.com.
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