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Acupuncture/Questions Answered by Expert Coninyah B. Dew
| Subject | Date Asked |
| achalasia | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: achalasia I read your previous answering concerning the 8 year old. What herbs do you also ... A: There are several different herbs that can assist with different causes of achalasia. The diagnosis ... | |
| PMS ? | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: what would be the approx frequency and length of treatment? Thanks A: First I would say that irregular menstruations is a challenging condition to treat with acupuncture ... | |
| Dystonia | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: My mom has been diagoned with Dystonia in her neck for the past few years. It really affects her ... A: I am sorry to hear of your mother's condition. I have to say first that I have not had any ... | |
| phlegm-heat | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have just had acupuncture for a digestive disorder. Basically, stagnant digestion and some ... A: I am copying your message below and inserting my comments as to not miss anything. My comments will ... | |
| achillies tendon rupture | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a ruptured achilles tendon,my foot was in a cask for six weeks,now its in a boot,it still ... A: I am sorry to hear about your Achilles. That particular injury can take months to heal properly. In ... | |
| phlegm-heat | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have just had acupuncture for a digestive disorder. Basically, stagnant digestion and some ... A: There are several dietary recommendations to assist in clearing phlegm-heat. The first would be to ... | |
| 6 months with little progress | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i'm writing to ask a second opinion about a condition that i've been seeing an acupuncturist for. ... A: Your case sounds to be a complicated one. Without having the benefit of a workup, I would not be ... | |
| Beginner | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey Coninyah, I'm new to mediation and I was wondering if it will really work for me and how I know ... A: Let me start by saying that meditation can have many results. The results can depend on a number of ... | |
| Temple pain | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have had pain in my right temple for months. After Catscan, MRI, and blood tests, my ... A: To answer your question, yes acupuncture can work to relax your muscle. Acupuncture can be used ... | |
| Acupuncture causing pain | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I am a 26/F and have had increasing pain from an MVA in July of 2008. Immediately after I sought ... A: First of all thank you for your question and for the opportunity to serve you. I am sorry to hear of ... | |
| scar tissue and acupuncture | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: My cheek looks slightly puffed out i was wondering could acupunture help reduce the scar tissue? A: Before I begin, there are several things to consider. The first consideration is how long ago was ... | |
| achalasia | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old with achalasia. How can this be treated by Chinese methods? A: Z, Thank you for your question. Let me first start by saying that achalasia is a challenge to treat ... | |
| back pain | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: about 3 yrs ago i started having major low back pain. when i explained this to my MD he could not ... A: Back pain is a condition affecting many people for various different reasons. In your case, ... | |
| paralyzed nerve | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering which herbs and acupuncture points could be recommended to treat facial paralyzed ... A: I have to let you know acupuncture has not been proven to reverse paralysis due to surgical ... | |
| small testicles | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: My husband is 35years old. Turned out he has azoospermia. His testicles are too small. Can ... A: Acupuncture has been used quite successfully in treating conditions related to infertility ... | |
| small testicles | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My husband is 35years old. Turned out he has azoospermia. His testicles are too small. Can ... A: Infertility affects thousands of patients each year, and for those who are trying to conceive, ... | |
| acupuncture for panic attacks | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with panic attacks. When the episode comes on, I can't be still. I rock ... A: I first have to say that I am unable to provide allopathic diagnoses. However from the limited ... | |
| Burningin the toes, Piraformis pain, left ankle pain | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have burning in the toes of both feet and piraformis pain in my right buttock. Also recently after ... A: In terms of your first question, I am concluding that you have received some relief for the pain you ... | |
| my husband's injury | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: my husband was given 2 gout meds. in hospital, he does not nor has never had gout. Within 3 days he ... A: I would need to know the medications your husband received. Without knowing this, I can not speak to ... | |
| Burningin the toes, Piraformis pain, left ankle pain | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have burning in the toes of both feet and piraformis pain in my right buttock. Also recently after ... A: I want to first start by saying acupuncture can be very supportive in helping you to relieve your ... | |
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Answers by Expert:
Coninyah B. Dew
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Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to the usage of acupuncture, chinese herbs, and meditation for the treatment of acute and chronic diseases to include but not limited to low back pain, headaches, mood disorders, and stroke
Experience
Private practice (Acupuncture Stress and Pain Management Practices), Formally Certified Personal Training, Indigenous Energy Studies, personal spiritual practice
Organizations
Acupuncture Association of Colorado, West Point Association of Graduates
Education/Credentials
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (Southwest Acupuncture College), Bachelor's of Science with field of study in Chemistry and Life Science (West Point), Master Fitness Trainer certificate (West Point), Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM - national certification board; highest certification available)
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