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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Rosacea paste jiu zha bi gao | 7/31/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: I read your post about this formula I would like to know the scientific/chinese/pinyin names for the ... A: Liu huang (pin yin),sulphur (scientific) qing fen (pin yin, Calomelas (scientific) Both clear heat ... | ||
| acupuncture and infertility | 7/21/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: I received my second acupuncture treatment yesterday. I began seeing a chiropractor for treatment ... A: Beth first of all fertility is a more complex thing to treat than pain. Make sure the chiropractor ... | ||
| pituitary tumor | 5/16/2011 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: I am looking for a accupuncturist who specializes in endocrine/pituitary tumor/issues in my area . ... A: Hey Jen, I'm sorry I don't know of any. You might try to google acupuncture endocrine Buffalo NY. ... | ||
| How to speed up healing of a stress fracture in the hip | 4/28/2011 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: I am hoping you will be able to shed some light on an injury I have had since mid-October last year ... A: Hey Chants, Acupuncture and herbal medicine are great for helping speed up recovery. You can use ... | ||
| peripheral neuropathy | 4/24/2011 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: My GP. says my "hot feet" are caused by Peripheral Neuropathy. He doesn't seem to have anything to ... A: I am so sorry that you are experiencing the discomfort of peripheral neuropathy. This can be caused ... | ||
| Painful acupuncture points | 4/19/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: :) I have tried acupuncture with three people so far and there are always some spots that are very ... A: yes acupressure should help if you use it between your treatments. Often tender or painful points ... | ||
| cronic nerve pain | 4/10/2011 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: a year and a half ago my right lung was removed. nerves were severed during operation. i have ... A: I am so sorry that you are experiencing this pain and discomfort. You don't mention it, but I ... | ||
| Post stroke rehabilitation | 4/5/2011 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: My Dad suffered a stroke 4 months back. His left side is hemiparetic he lacks sitting and standing ... A: You definitely have a quandary, although one that I may have created by my suggestion. It may be ... | ||
| heavy periods that last 3-4 months at a time | 4/4/2011 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: i am a 23 year old female and i have been suffering for the last 3 years from heavy menstrual ... A: Hey Tasheena, Your issue falls under Flooding and Trickling. The five major casues are blood ... | ||
| Herb/Drug Interactions | 3/31/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: I am a board certified acupuncturist planning on becoming licensed later this year. My concern is ... A: yes, Chen's book is a good source. He has also done seminars on the topic too. I believe Bob flaws ... | ||
| Post stroke rehabilitation | 3/30/2011 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: My Dad suffered a stroke 4 months back. His left side is hemiparetic he lacks sitting and standing ... A: I am so sorry for your father’s situation. This must be very frightening to him. In terms of ... | ||
| Pain 3 weeks after treatment | 3/21/2011 | Tamsen Staniford, L.Ac. |
| Q: I am very worried about a pain I have in my right forearm (ulnar area) after a treatment I had 3 ... A: Since I don't know from your message exactly where the needle was placed I don't have any idea what ... | ||
| Muscle stiffness and joints | 3/4/2011 | Tamsen Staniford, L.Ac. |
| Q: I was hit by a car and fell on my might right side specifically my right shoulder. The shoulder was ... A: Yes, acupuncture should really help that. The sooner after the accident the better (within a day or ... | ||
| wind | 3/4/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: Heather, I have studied a fair amount of oriental philosophy and have done tai chi for several ... A: Wind is one of the pathogens that assaults our bodies. Along with damp, cold, heat and phlegm. The ... | ||
| Late ovulation, short luteal phase, possible PCOS | 2/23/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: A few years ago after stopping birth control, I've had irregular periods (late ovulation every time) ... A: My experience with birth control and fertility is that birth control works way to well. Women who ... | ||
| Late ovulation, short luteal phase, possible PCOS | 2/22/2011 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: A few years ago after stopping birth control, I've had irregular periods (late ovulation every time) ... A: Hey Allison, My first question is, was your herbalist trained in acupuncture/herbal medicine? Did ... | ||
| Late ovulation, short luteal phase, possible PCOS | 2/22/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: A few years ago after stopping birth control, I've had irregular periods (late ovulation every time) ... A: Allison, You need a correct tcm diagnosis. Not based on your luteal phase but, based on you ... | ||
| Acupuncture's use on adhesions & scar tissue | 2/21/2011 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: I read your answer from 1 yr ago about using acupuncture on adhesions & scar tissue. In late March ... A: Hey Trish, Well, first off, good for you for not accepting that it's as good as it's going to get. ... | ||
| 6 years old illness | 2/20/2011 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: My brother (age 32) is suffering from a mental/neurological (we are not sure) condition from last 6 ... A: I have given thought to what I could recommend as a further direction for your brother. Basically, ... | ||
| 6 years old illness | 2/18/2011 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: My brother (age 32) is suffering from a mental/neurological (we are not sure) condition from last 6 ... A: I am so very sorry that this has happened to your brother. The signs and symptoms of his illness ... | ||
| Peripheral Neuropathy | 2/2/2011 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: my father is 65 years old suffering from peripheral neuropathy from last 6 months. he is diabetic ... A: I am so sorry that your father has to deal with this challenge. Diabetes is often a progressive ... | ||
| 12 year old daughter | 2/1/2011 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: My 12 year old daughter has so much tightness in her shoulders. Her father and I have been divorced ... A: Absolutely. An herbal formula in called Chai Hu Muli Long Gu Tang would most likely be of great use ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia | 1/25/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: Ms. Vandeburg, I wrote to you earlier this month and the subject was about Chinese herbs not ... A: Often Japanese Acupuncturist also are herbalist. Japanese herbal medicine is similar to Chinese ... | ||
| Supra-spinatus tendon - full thickness tear | 1/23/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: after a couple of weeks treating my right shoulder for tendinitis, I tripped, fell onto the right ... A: Acupuncture can help to heal a tear as long as it is not a complete tear. Yours is big. It takes a ... | ||
| Spontaneous / Natural Qigong | 1/20/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: Ms Vandeburg, Much to my surprise and bewilderment when it first began, I have been able to access ... A: That's wonderful B.J, It sounds like what your doing is medical qi gong. When I was doing my ... | ||
| Trigeminal neuralgia | 1/4/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: A good friend of mine was just diagnosed with "Trigeminal neuralgia." Any ideas of supplements that ... A: The most important thing is to get a traditional Chinese Medical pattern diagnosis. Your friend ... | ||
| Trigeminal neuralgia | 1/4/2011 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: A good friend of mine was just diagnosed with "Trigeminal neuralgia." Any ideas of supplements that ... A: Hey David, Trigeminal neuralgia is usually heat in the channels of the face, particularly the ... | ||
| Trigeminal neuralgia | 1/4/2011 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: A good friend of mine was just diagnosed with "Trigeminal neuralgia." Any ideas of supplements that ... A: Aloha David - Trigeminal neuralgia - sometimes called Bell's Palsy - can have several causes, most ... | ||
| Chinese herbs not working for me | 1/4/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: I've been trying acupuncture and Chinese herbs since my PCPs couldn't diagnose my condition properly ... A: It's sounds like maybe you have a lurking virus. There are good antiviral hebals that treat long ... | ||
| Chinese herbs not working for me | 1/3/2011 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: I've been trying acupuncture and Chinese herbs since my PCPs couldn't diagnose my condition properly ... A: Well, it is hard for me to say without seeing you or knowing your history. Usually, fatigue and ... | ||
| Treatments for thinning hair | 12/29/2010 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: A good friend of mine has told me that acupuncture can regrow thinning hair. Is this true? If so, ... A: You get the idea about acupuncture in this regard. If it is just genetic mediated pattern baldness ... | ||
| Treatments for thinning hair | 12/29/2010 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: A good friend of mine has told me that acupuncture can regrow thinning hair. Is this true? If so, ... A: Julian - A good diet, appropriate herbal supplementation, and occasional acupuncture would be ... | ||
| Treatments for thinning hair | 12/25/2010 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: A good friend of mine has told me that acupuncture can regrow thinning hair. Is this true? If so, ... A: Happy holidays to you too. It is hard for me to say if you'll need transplants. That depends on how ... | ||
| Treatments for thinning hair | 12/23/2010 | Michael M. Zanoni, MS, LAc |
| Q: A good friend of mine has told me that acupuncture can regrow thinning hair. Is this true? If so, ... A: Julian - Your question is a common one. Oriental medicine uses treatments with certain herbs that ... | ||
| Treatments for thinning hair | 12/23/2010 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: A good friend of mine has told me that acupuncture can regrow thinning hair. Is this true? If so, ... A: Hey Julian, In Chinese medicine, allopecia is known as,"you feng" or glossy wind. The wind ... | ||
| Treatments for thinning hair | 12/23/2010 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: A good friend of mine has told me that acupuncture can regrow thinning hair. Is this true? If so, ... A: Acupuncture can help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth. I have even helped people with ... | ||
| Treatments for thinning hair | 12/23/2010 | Tamsen Staniford, L.Ac. |
| Q: A good friend of mine has told me that acupuncture can regrow thinning hair. Is this true? If so, ... A: I have not seen acupuncture to be beneficial for thinning hair. However, if the hair is thinning ... | ||
| accupenture points for paralize back | 12/20/2010 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: please let me know the main points of acupuncture for mobilize paralyze back ANSWER: Hello Abdul, ... A: I need you to type in your email address to me, allexperts.com does not capture email. It keeps ... | ||
| Acne Cyst | 12/19/2010 | Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac |
| Q: how effective acupuncture for severe cystic acne? Can it reduce the inflamation and swelling in one ... A: Acupuncture can be helpful for all kinds of acne. You may not see changes in one treatment. ... | ||
| acupuncture points for paralyzed back | 12/18/2010 | R. Scott Malone L.Ac. |
| Q: please let me know the main points of acupuncture for mobilize paralyze back ANSWER: Hello Abdul, ... A: Abdul, send me your email address at dt.acup@gmail.com and I will send you an intake form. Treatment ... | ||
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Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac
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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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