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Why Chinese Herbs

During your time at MCA your acupuncturist might have brought up adding Chinese Herbs to your treatments. Why? The simplest answer is, sometimes acupuncture isn’t the only or best way to address various health concerns.

Chinese herbs are the medicine that makes Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM as it is commonly referred to) a complete system of healthcare. It is the yin to the yang of acupuncture. There are thousands of traditional formulas of herbs, all of them based on a system of understanding that combines taste (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, & bland) and temperature (cold, warm, hot) of a plant material (leaves, twigs, bark, roots) to create a desired effect on the chemistry of the body. An easy analogy for Chinese herbs is food. We eat certain foods to have certain effects inside the body. For example, lemons are bitter and sour and create the pucker that helps to create saliva, while bone broths would be considered sweet and bland and help to repair tissue after illness. Chinese herbs are used to help the body to repair itself over time instead of masking the symptoms like an over the counter medication would.

Chinese herbs can be used to address a variety of symptoms and conditions. They are not recommended for everyone, especially those on certain medications like blood thinners, but in the right circumstance herbs can help improve conditions faster than acupuncture alone. At MCA we like to use acupuncture first and then add herbs as needed (or desired) on a patient by patient basis. All of our acupuncturists are board certified in Chinese Herbology, and during their training spent many hours studying Chinese herbs and formulas. All of the Chinese herbs at MCA are tested for safety and efficacy, and come as a pill similar to a supplement. We carry a wide array of formulas that address everything from constipation and menstrual issues to the common cold and sinus congestion. Chinese herbs range in price, and can cost anywhere from $10-15 for a two week supply.

So the next time you see your acupuncturist, ask how Chinese herbs could benefit you!

The businesses in our building offer many services for expectant mothers. MCA works with women using acupuncture to prepare the body both physically and mentally for the demands of childbirth. Cream City Chiropractic does adjustments to help the pelvis stay in optimal position for birth. Our massage therapists can open the muscles and tendons in the abdomen and hips and Saffron Yoga teaches prenatal yoga classes to balance the mind body and spirit in this demanding time. The follow article showcases another service we offer here in our building for our soon to be moms.

Preparing For Childbirth With Hypnosis

Noor’s Light offers hypnosis for a broad range of client needs at MCA. Science has long supported Hypnosis as a powerful tool to facilitate health and wellbeing. It is useful in many healthcare environments for pre and post medical treatment; to aid body/mind/emotions and spirit in the healing process; to eliminate stress, anxiety and “old” unhealthy habits; and establish a strong focus on positive lifestyle change.

Although you can treat yourself to a relaxing session anytime there is a growing interest in the benefits of hypnosis support for natural childbirth labor and delivery. Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can help prepare expectant mothers for a pleasant successful birthing experience. It is a well known fact that tension and fears can increase feelings of pain. Fears, anxiety, and pain can be reduced through skills learned during hypnosis.

Hypnosis for Childbirth preparation is a gentle, calming way to train the brain to relax while the body and baby work together. Hypnosis for childbirth consist of three 70 minute sessions meeting once per week for 3 consecutive weeks during the final 8-10 weeks of pregnancy, allowing a couple of weeks before due date for home practice. Clients learn a simple self-hypnosis techniques to assure ongoing positive reinforcement while practicing at home.

Mothers report feeling more relaxed and self-confident and having less fearful thoughts about the coming birth. They enjoy better sleep and more energy during the last weeks of pregnancy and feel more prepared for bringing their baby into the world.

For more information or to begin your Hypnosis for childbirth please call Noor at 414-732-6041.

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MCA is a Community Care Network provider through the VA. Veterans can request a referral from the VA and receive acupuncture treatments at no cost to them with an active referral.

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Caring For Expectant Mothers

Preparing For Childbirth With Hypnosis

Milwaukee Community Acupuncture

Clinic Updates!

Donate to MCA

New Patients

Acupuncture for Veterans

COVID-19 Appointment Guidelines & Illness Guidelines

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