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Expert: - 11/30/2011


Question
Good day
I know that the body has many accupuncture points. Could you tell me what are the top 5 to 10 most important points to stimulate to maintain overall general well being. Can these points be massaged with the fingers and aromatic oils.
Sunil

Answer
HI Sunhil,
The best points for over all health are the heavenly start points.  Yes they can be massaged with fingers using essential or aromatic oils.  The Heavenly start points are: ST-36,ST-44,LI-11,LI-4,BL-40,BL-57,LV-3,BL-60,GB-30,GB-34,HT-5,LU-7,
You can google them to find their locations. 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.

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.

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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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