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Expert: - 2/14/2008


Question
What are the meridians on the chest where you do cupping? If they are red what does that mean.

Answer
Hi John,
The Urinary Bladder channel on the back is good for cupping.  The upper back is good for asthma.  The front channels are stomach and kidney and spleen.  I don't do as much front cupping.  The redness is called petechiae.  It is micro vascular damage (little arterioles break open causing a hickey).  It wakes up the Immune system, increases the circulation and blow flow to the area and stimulates the Channels and points.  All very good things for you.

I hope this helps
Regards,
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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