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Expert: - 6/1/2009


Question
I was told by my acup. that I had both and he said its very hard to cure.
I looked at my diet etc. and cut out all prescription drugs and animal food,
thinking that was a possible contrib.. factor to the imbalance.
do you have any suggestions for me.  I am also working on kidney stones
too.
thanks so much,
nell

Answer
Hi Nell,
He is right kidney yin and yang disease is very difficult to treat and takes a while.  Tai qi or Qi gong are great exercises to boost the kidney qi.  There are some great herbals.  Some specific to kidney stones. Make sure that you drink lots of water. There is a special detox that eliminates all kinds of stones. I would say you can't go wrong with Reishi (ling zhi) mushroom.  It is very supporting to the kidneys and liver, and overall health. Is your acupuncturist also an herbalist?  If so he can guide you with herbs.

Hope this helps.

Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM diplAc

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

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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.

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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.

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AAOM, NCCAOM, CCAOM, ILAAOM, APA

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For Women Today, ILAAOM publications, State of Dentistry,

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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.

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I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

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