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Expert: - 1/4/2011


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Hi. A good friend of mine was just diagnosed with "Trigeminal neuralgia." Any ideas of supplements that might help him?

Thanks so much!
David

Answer
Hi David there are lots of great Chinese herbal formulas that can help Trigeminal pain. The most important thing is to get a traditional Chinese Medical pattern diagnosis. Your friend needs  to go to a Chinese herbalist and figure out what the pattern is and then it can be effectively treated.  My big suggestions Are protect the face and jaw from the wind and cold wearing a scarf or ski mask. This is very important.

Good luck,
Heather  

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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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