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How Acupuncture Treatment in Santa Rosa Can Help with Depression

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Depression is one of the true “silent killers” in our world today, with an estimated 350 million people worldwide suffering from moderate to severe depression.  The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) suggests that nearly 7% of the American population suffers from depression – that’s over 16 million Americans!

Unfortunately, traditional medical science is not well-suited for treating depression.  All too often, those suffering from depression are simply handed “feel good” pills, in hopes of making the symptoms go away.  Not only does that not address the more underlying issues, but it can often result in the patient getting hooked on     their pills!

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5 Reasons to Use Your Local Acupuncturist in Santa Rosa

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Acupuncture has grown in popularity as more people become aware of its benefits. Here are just five reasons you should use your local acupuncturist in Santa Rosa, Acupuncture Mama.

Passion from an Early Age

Since she was a young child, Annette had a calling for the medical field. It was not until she came down with Bell’s Palsy at the age of 21 that she realized her calling was in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture. A combination of Chinese Herbs and only two sessions of acupuncture cured her Bell’s Palsy and confirmed her passion. She now brings that passion to every session she has with her clients to ensure they receive the best care possible.

Education and Training

As with any type of medical practice, becoming an acupuncturist requires years of study, passing examinations, and becoming licensed. Annette of Acupuncture Mama, for example, earned her Master’s Degree from the Emperors College of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.

Certifications and Fellowships

To become an acupuncturist in Santa Rosa, students must pass California’s licensing exam after obtaining the proper education. From there they may sit for additional classes and exams to become certified. For Annette, that meant combining her passions for Traditional Chinese Medicine and woman’s health, allowing her to become a certified practitioner through the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM).

An Acupuncturist in Santa Rosa with Proven Results

The key to successful treatment using Traditional Chinese Medicine is to bring the whole being into balance using a combination of treatments, herbs, and lifestyle changes. When done properly, many people not only see relief from bothersome systems, but notice improvements in nearly every aspect of their wellbeing. For over ten years, first in San Diego and now in Santa Rosa, Annette has helped many people achieve better health using acupuncture and other treatments.

Treatment Specialties

While Traditional Chinese Medicine is used to treat countless medical issues, Acupuncture Mama has used its passions to focus the practice on addressing common women’s health problems, such as:

  • Fertility and Pregnancy
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Hormonal Imbalances and Menopause
  • Migraines and Headaches

When it comes to Acupuncture in Santa Rosa, you want experience and passion on your side. For more information, or to request an appointment, please contact Acupuncture Mama today!

 

How Chinese Herbal Medicine in Santa Rosa Helps Improve Your Health

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For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has helped countless people reach better standard of health. Chinese herbal medicine in Santa Rosa is just one single, but powerful, aspect of the Traditional Chinese Medicine offered at Acupuncture Mama.

The Basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine

At its core, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) focuses on restoring the body’s natural balance. Each individually designed treatment works with the energy of the body (Qi, Yin, Yang, Blood) to restore harmony within enhance and your connection to nature’s energy.

Practitioners believe that illness and disease are caused with the body’s Qi being blocked, depleted or otherwise unbalanced. By restoring the smooth flow throughout the body’s invisible meridian lines, TCM can reduce pain and other negative health symptoms.

Chinese Herbal Medicine in Santa Rosa

Herbal remedies have stood the test of time for thousands of years. In fact, many of the western medicine’s pharmaceuticals were originally derived from natural plant sources. Chinese herbal medicine uses plants and other natural products to supplement & restore the body’s own harmony.

There is a huge difference between western medicine and Chinese herbal medicine, in that Chinese medicine tailors treatment to the individual, and treats the root cause. TCM works in this way because  symptoms are the manifestation of an imbalance; for example a running nose maybe the body trying to flush out a pathogen. In general, the Western approach, is of a uniform treatment for everyone with the same symptoms, irrespective of the cause.

Herbal Medicine Works in Tandem with Other Treatments

For best results, the practitioner will often recommend other treatments in addition to the personalized herbal remedies. These treatments may include:

  • Acupuncture – Using tiny needles at key points on the body to help unblock the meridian and restore the flow of Qi.
  • Cupping – Using special cups to create gentle suction on the skin to reduce pain, improve blood flow and encourage both detoxification and healing.
  • Moxibustion (Moxa) – Integral to Acupuncture Mama’s services, Moxa uses a special blend of dried mug wort that is burned above key points on the body to stimulate the acupuncture points and circulation.

A Word of Caution Regarding Chinese Herbal Medicine in Santa Rosa

While naturally derived, herbal remedies can still cause what’s called a ‘Healing Crisis’ where changes that occur in the body whilst it is healing may cause other symptoms. Because of this, it is very important to have a full consultation with a professional before taking herbal medicines to ensure they are right for you. Trained professionals, such as Acupuncture Mama, have extensive training & experience regarding the safe application of herbal remedies.

To learn more, or to request an appointment to discuss using Chinese herbal Medicine in the Santa Rosa area, please contact Acupuncture Mama today at 707-303-7200.