Comments on: Constitutional Acupuncture: The Future of Medicine?

By: baltimore physical therapist

baltimore physical therapist — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:57:21 +0000

Nice post. Thanks for this. Very informative.

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:23:56 +0000

Sounds almost like a combo of acupuncture and ayurvedic theories. Very cool! Excited for part two!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:33:37 +0000

Thanks everyone for your feedback.

Gavan and Christy – I agree re: Western medicine. I have come to believe that for acute issues like a broken bone or a heart attack, for sure going to the hospital or an M.D. is the way to go. But for longer-term health issues like diabetes, depression, inability to sleep, heartburn, high cholesterol, etc I think there are other ways to help treat these symptoms that will eliminate the root cause, rather than just slapping a bandaid over it (or a blindfold) with prescription medication. I’m not saying that *ALL* M.D.s are of the bandaid mentality, but my own personal experience has often been this way. PS Wait til you go to Harmonic Wealth Weekend, James teaches/talks about muscle testing there.

Missy – That was a huge “aha” for me too, re: research data. It makes so much sense as to why scientists are often coming up with conflicting data. And to take that a step further, that also makes so much sense as to why some people can eat red meat, eggs, drink wine or coffee, or whatever and feel great and live to 100, while others get high cholesterol, and feel horrible.

By: Missy

Missy — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:22:12 +0000

To me, this just makes sense as far as everyone having different constitutions. I mean, I have always taken scientific studies with a grain of salt because I know that some of the findings are not true for ME. They may be for all the participants. Most things are based on ones genetic makeup (or constitution!)

I hope the acupuncture works! I am like you in that I’ll try anything if it works!

By: Christy, The Missus

Christy, The Missus — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:13:03 +0000

Looking forward to finding out what foods are no-no’s! We share the digestion issue, though since I’ve eliminated coffee I’ve been feeling great. I’ve only tried acupuncture once, but I am a firm believer in holistic medicine. I feel holistic medicine treats the root of the issues vs. the symptoms. Plus, I’m not a pill popper unless it’s my last resort and Western medicine tends to jump on those prescription pads immediately. Ok, that’s good for pain meds like when you get your wisdom teeth pulled but…

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:56:33 +0000

Sheila, can’t wait to hear more about this! I’ve been thinking about it ever since we discussed at Starbucks a few weeks ago, so I’m really interested to hear more and about your progress with Dr. Kim.

By: Gavan, The Healthy Irishman

Gavan, The Healthy Irishman — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:21:05 +0000

Great read Sheila. I’m a big proponent on acupuncture and have been for at least the last 10 years or so. I initially got it for a shoulder injury I had and even after just a couple of sessions I was feeling much better. It’s amazing how much these alternative doctors can see and ‘feel’ from you with just a few tests.
I’ve heard of this form of acupuncture before but haven’t experienced it…..yet.
I think it’s very naive of people to assume that Western medicine has all the answers especially considering how far back Eastern practices date. I have had the muscle testing done before and was really fascinated by what was said. I definitely found out some interesting things about myself. Diet, as we now know, is crucial to our well being so I’m very interested to see how you get on with your next visit.
Good on you for having an open mind.

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:24:52 +0000

This is great and something that I would like to learn more about and at some point try myself. Thanks for posting this. I look forward to learning more on acupuncture and how it can improve our health.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:53:11 +0000

Wow, this is interesting when you open your mind up to the possibility of something different. I can’t wait to hear about the rest of your experience.