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Hello,I am 43 yro female.married for 21 years and have 6 kids.Two years ago I had a vertigo attack it was very strong and I was very scared. I was lying down and when tried to turn to the other side I felt the ceiling moving around me and I felt like a volcano in my stomach and vomitted after that. I went to the doctor and told me everything is normal.Today I had this attack again and I want you to tell me what are the causes of vertigo? Is acupuncture good for this case? I would be very thankful for your help.
Hi Sonia,
Well there are two answers to the cause. One is the western answer, and one is the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) answer. From the western perspective a lot of times vertigo is caused my an inner ear imbalance. It if keeps repeating it might be Menieres disease. It might be a inner ear infection. From the TCM perspective main causes for vertigo and nausea are, Blood deficiency, internal wind, or summer hear stroke. I would suspect if you have had that many children you may be blood deficient. Especially, if you have heavy menstrual periods. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine can really help this problem.
Good Luck. Being dizzy is one of the worst things!
Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM
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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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