Acupuncture/Benign Tremmors

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Expert: - 3/12/2009


Question
I have suffered from benign tremmors for quite a few years and had it diagnosed by a neurologist. He tried a number of medical treatments which had little to no effect. My question is could Acupuncture help? or have you seen any other treatment to be effective in for people with benign tremmors?

thanks,
Tom

Answer
Hi Tom,
I have had some experience working with benign tremors.  They are difficult to treat, but treatable with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. So you just have to know it may be a long haul 6 months or more of treatments. Make sure you seek out a Acupuncturist that is board certified.  Not all Acupuncturist are created equal.  Chiropractors in my state (IL) only have to have 150 hours of education.  Not enough for a case like yours.  Go to NCCAOM.org to find one. Good luck, hope this helped.

Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM diplAc,

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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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