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About Dr. Candice Davis, ScD
Expertise
I specialize in answering questions about children's health and diseases. My answers are very empowering in that I teach home remedies and nutrition first. But also am an expert in pediatric herbal medicine. If you want a natural cure or natural mode of healing common to serious childhood diseases/illnesses--Ask Me!
Experience
I have 5 children and have seen everything--if not in my own family, but in my clinic as well. With that said, I have tons of personal experience. On the academic side, I have years of clinical training and apprenticeship in herbal medicine, specifically Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. And further education in pediatric herbal medicine. Plus I have been through it all with my own kids and my neices/nephews.
Organizations
I am a member of the American Herbalist Guilde, East-West Herbal Guilde of Arizona, and National Association of Professional Women.
Publications
URTV-Asheville, NC. I was a guest speaker on the Dale Joyner Show LIve on televison. I discussed healthly lifestyles for the Asheville community.
Education/Credentials
I am a certified medical herbalist specializing in Ayurvedic and chinese medicine. From the Asian Botanical College. I have a doctorate from Ashewood University in Health Sciences. Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) for health supplements Certified.
Awards and Honors
International Who's Who Award in Medicine--November 2008.
Past/Present Clients
many. one famous one Matt. www.mattannecharico.com
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You are here: Experts > Home/Garden > Herbs for Health > Herbs for Health > early appendicitis
Expert: Dr. Candice Davis, ScD - 10/25/2009
Question
Hello, thank you for your time.
I am a 53 year old male. 6'0, 205#, no meds, no DX, no allergy other then occ hayfever.
Dad had appendicitis at ? 45y/o.
Two days ago I developed some mild abdomen pain, rt lower quadrant, mcburneys point. Kind of colicky, comes goes.
food seemed to exacerbate. NO fever, no antalgia, not severe, just RLQ pain. Fairly constant, feel it awake or asleep, feel it worse upon extension, certain movements. no radiation, pn stays at mcburney. no alteration urination/ defecation habits.
I cannot imagine it being other then an inflammed appendix. No trauma, no lift/ not a hernia/ muscle pull.
It is the weekend, do not wish to visit E.R. and wait 8 hrs to be seen, to be told to 'go home unless it gets worse, see your own doctor'.
Tomorrow I will make appt, see MD if I can,,,,
What can I do in meantime to forestall development of full-blown appendicitis?
Fast?, vitamins?, Herbs?, acupuncture?, massage the abdomen?, NOT masage?
When I go to MD what can I expect?- CBC?, abdomen Ultrasound?, MR, CT ?
Will I be given RX?- antibiotics?
Again, fairly sure early appendix signs,,,,,,,,, What to do to prevent need for surgery? What to do until fully evaluated?
Thank You.
Sal
Answer
Hello Sal,
I would definitely make an appointment with an acupuncturist come Monday. If you don't already have one, find one that has a Masters in Oriental medicine. Not a chiro or doctor that has taken one or two courses to get licensed. You need a good TCM practitioner that has knowledge and experience applying acupuncture and herbal medicine. Appendicitis, especially in the early stages is very much treatable with TCM and acupuncture.
Somethings you can do in the mean time, if you have access to a health food store:
Taro Root:
Externally used for infections like appendicitis. Mix together peeled taro root, turmeric and ginger, mixed into a paste with some flour and water, and apply to the affected area. Cover with a cloth. During the winter time, heat up the paste and apply. Change daily and always apply fresh.
Watermelon seed:
Make a tea from the seed by bowling a small handful of watermelon seed in cup of water. Let steep 3 or 4 min. and drink. Also, watermelon in general is good to help ease inflammation internally.
Please let me know how you are doing with this. I'd like to hear of your progress.
And to answer the rest of your questions. A MD is always trained for the worse possible outcome. They will be giving you RX antibiotic, usually very strong ones. Plus try to push for emergency surgery. Sometimes this is needed. But often, it is just an over reaction. A MD, (for insurance purposes) are trained to cover all their bases.
Another thing it could be, is what we call in TCM Food Stagnation or Liver Qi Stagnation. That is why I suggest you see an Ms.OM LiAc as they will do a tongue and pulse diagnosis to know for sure.
Good luck,
Dr. C
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