Acupuncture/renal desease

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Expert: - 12/5/2007


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I'v been diagonised with stage 3 renal desease, what chinese herbs or acupunture will help this, I healthy in all other respects,  thanks Dan

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Dan,
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can be benifical to you.  You must be very careful with herbs because there are quite a few that are hard on the kidneys. There are quite a few that are renal protective.  An herb that comes to mind is Reishi mushroom.  The Chinese herbal name is ling zhi.  I would strongly advise being under the care of an Chinese Medicine herbalist if you decide to try herbs.  Again acupuncture can help also without impacting the renal system at all.
Hope this helps,
warm regards,
Heather Vandeburg

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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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