Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can you give me a referral/research statistics?

It is not possible for me to provide referrals or research statistics, so please do not ask. I do not know anyone else with the same skills and training that I have. You may find a referral source at the Good Health Directory.

Can acupuncture help my condition?

Whatever ails you, acupuncture is likely to help, if performed by a practitioner with sufficient skill and training. Because acupuncture is part of a holistic system, it is not about treating a specific condition. If you are curious if acupuncture can help you, and are not near me geographically, consult an acupuncturist in your area and find out if that practitioner knows how to treat your condition. Please do not send me e-mail asking if acupuncture can help with your condition, unless you are seriously considering seeking treatment from me. If you are considering seeking treatment from me, I will try to answer your questions.

I want free medical advice

I do not give free medical advice by internet or telephone. If you would like a distance reading and medical advice, please follow the instructions on the long-distance healing work page.

I'm considering acupuncture school

If you are considering attending acupuncture school, I recommend you visit any school you are interested in, and check their website if they have one. I cannot advise you on what school you should attend. If you are preparing to study Traditional Chinese Medicine, I would suggest preparation by studing Taoism, Chinese Philosophy, the I-Ching, Qi Gong, Tai Qi, and Chinese Language. I think these would be most helpful in training a Western mind to understand Chinese Medicine. Clinical science classes and Western Medical classes can shape your thinking in a way that can actually be detrimental. These classes would probably need to be repeated anyway, once you attend acupuncture school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Allergies

How can I avoid allergies?

Avoid all unnecessary chemicals, i.e. fabric softeners, perfumes, scented products, dry cleaning, use of pesticides and herbicides, alcohol, coffee, smoking, drugs, mercury amalgam (silver) dental fillings, flouridated or chlorinated drinking water, new carpets, and unnecessary remodeling of buildings. Avoiding toxins is key.
If you must smoke or consume alcohol or coffee, use only certified organic and all-natural products.
Eat organic, natural foods whenever possible. Avoid junk food, fast food, and overly processed or packaged food. Avoid excessive wheat and dairy.
Avoid unnecessary medications. Even too many natural supplements or the wrong ones can cause problems.
Find a healthy way to deal with stress, such as aerobic exercise, tai qi, yoga, meditation, etc.

How do I know if I have allergies?

If you have addictions or intense cravings.
If you have mood swings, obsessions, or intense emotions for no apparent reason, or which are out of proportion for the situation. Out-of-control or disproportionate emotions may indicate allergies.
If you're wondering if you have allergies, you probably do!
According to Hal Huggins, D.D.S., the dentist who pioneered safer removal of dental amalgam fillings, 90% of the population is allergic to mercury alone! 95% are allergic to copper. This adds up to a vast, undiagnosed allergy epidemic.
Most "hypochondriacs" suffer from undiagnosed allergies. Unless you are in perfect health, you most likely have allergies. If you are in perfect health, be grateful!
Medical testing for allergies, such as blood tests and skin scratch tests are not very accurate. However, they can give you some useful information. If you test allergic on any of these tests, then you are most likely allergic to what the test says you are. However, you may have an energetic allergy that does not show up on this kind of test. Only energetic testing can measure an allergy on the energy level. Energetic testing is an important part of all the newer/alternative allergy treatment methods listed in this article.

How can I rid myself of allergies?

Keep in mind that all allergies are treatable. There is no allergy in the world that you must live with.

Allergies are consequences of choices we make. Do not expect to make poor choices about health and your environment without expecting to suffer the consequences. Allergies are caused by toxicity in our environments, among other factors. There is no quick fix to pollution and toxic medicine as a mainstream practice.

Find a practitioner of ARS to treat you.

Learn TAT yourself, and do self-treatment.

Some people have some degree of success with acupuncture, homeopathy, NAET, neurolink, naturopathy or flower essence therapy. The results may be temporary or superficial, may include a difficult detox period, or may backfire and make your allergies worse, depending on your choice of healing methods. Much depends on the skill of the practitioner of any modality.

How can I learn more about allergies?

For more information on allergies, please read the allergy page, articles from my column on allergies in Acupuncture Today, and peruse the list of recommended reading.

Thank you for your interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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