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Expert: - 5/19/2010


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I had cancerous tumor that was attached under my tongue to my larynx. I received radiation and Chemotherapy. I have been cancer free for 5 and 1/2 years. However, I do not have any saliva. Is there any acupuncture treatments that can help me? I live in Arizona.

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Hi Bob,
Yes I have heard of an auricular (ear) treatment that can restore saliva.  It was a similar situation a patient that had radiation to his salivary gland and afterward it didn't work any longer.  I have had a couple of associates use these points in the ear with great results after a few sessions.  There are 2 salivary gland points on the ear.  You could probably look them up on line or find someone that does Auricular therapy or Auricular acupuncture.  good luck

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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