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Expert: - 11/9/2008


Question
My mum was diagnosed as having Liver Cirrhosis. She has water in her abdomen, and now the blood test showing her kidney is not functioning well. Can acupuncture be used to remove toxin, and stabilize her liver and kidney ?.

Answer
Hi Johanes,
Ascites and liver cirrhosis can be helped with TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine).  Chinese herbs especially can be helpful in this situation.  Acupuncture can also be very helpful.  In TCM we look at things differently than removing toxins.  It is more about drain damp and balancing yin and yang. You should seek out a qualified TCM practitioner. NCCAOM.org is a good place to look.

Good Luck, I wish your mom well.

Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM

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Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac

Expertise

I can answer any questions about Acupuncture, Chinese Herbals, Tuina (Chinese massage, Cupping, and Gua Sha. I can answer questions about Qi, Meridians, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory. I can answer how these different modalities can benefit different conditions.

Experience

I have a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice in DeKalb IL. I have been practicing TCM since 2002. I have given many lectures and classes on the subject of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Women’s Health, Nutrition and Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation. This Includes speaking at an International Conference for the United Leukodystrophy Foundation.

Organizations
AAOM, NCCAOM, CCAOM, ILAAOM, APA

Publications
For Women Today, ILAAOM publications, State of Dentistry,

Education/Credentials
Master degree in Oriental Medicine, Bachelor degree in Nutrition, Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences. I am lisensed and board certified in Acupuncture. I did an advanced internship at Guang Zhou University in Guang Zhou China.

Awards and Honors
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

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