AboutHeather Vandeburg 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
Publications Women Today, ILAAOM website,
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
Expert: Heather Vandeburg Date: 5/19/2008 Subject: Sudden loss of hearing
Question Greeting! I've a friend, age 45 male, who suffered sudden loss of hearing last year but was not treated on time. Henceforth, he lost his hearing to his left ear for the past year & could hear static noises on his left ear instead (his right ear is alright). He has tried many western doctors but was told that it's not likely to recover. I wonder if the TCM or even acupuncture can help. I've found some China Chinese doctors who claimed that his condition can be cured after taking some Chinese herds for 1-3 months. Can these be trusted? Please advice, thanks!
Answer Hi Pei,
Hearing loss can be treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine which includes Acupuncture and Chinese herbals. It can be very effective. Hearing loss is one of the more difficult conditions to treat, but it can be done. It will take some time. Make sure that whoever is seen has a lot of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) experience.
