Oriental medicine (OM), also known as Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a healing art that existed in some form or other for more than 3,000 years. Some of the earlier texts date back from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 220 ACE). In the western world, it is commonly known as acupuncture. However, acupuncture is only one of several modalities that physicians of TCM use to treat patients. TCM emphasizes the role of the body in the healing process and uses herbs and natural agents to maintain health. It is an effective form of treatment and a particularly safe form of therapy. TCM is a complete medical system that takes into account every aspect of human life to promote health and well-being. It sees the body as one whole entity like a “Garden” and encompasses its physical, emotional, energetic, as well as its spiritual aspects. It emphasizes on the “Vis medicatrix” the “healing power of nature” better known as “the inborn ability of the human body to respond to the insult of illness or injury and restore itself to health in most episodes of disease or trauma (Whorton, 2002, p. 6).” The goal for treatment is boosting the ecological condition to favor self-regulatory capacity. Physicians in the eastern world are trained to examine skin, complexion, bones, channels, smells, sounds, mental state, preferences, emotions, tongue, pulse, demeanor, and body build to discern patterns that underlie a patient’s complaints. TCM’s wholistic approach to healing addresses the underlying cause of disease, and allows the body to heal itself naturally. Physicians are taught to treat the cause not just the symptoms of an illness so that the body can function more efficiently and therefore ensuring true health.
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Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes the airways to become irritated and constricted. The condition usually starts in childhood and is considered a chronic or long-term illness. Symptoms include couching, wheezing sounds when breathing, chest discomfot and shortness of breath. Asthma symptoms are often associated with allergies or may become apparent after exercise or exertion. During these times, the patient may experience an asthma attack, which is noted by periods of intense couching, chest pain and difficulty breathing. Asthma is a condition that should not be taken lightly, as in severe cases or severe astha attacks, it can be fatal. So lets talk about what all of this has to do with chiropractic.
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Asthma Symptoms and Management
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Though there are management options available, there is currently no cure for asthma. Traditionally, symptmoms are managed with prescription medications. However, research is now becoming available that shows an improvement in the symptoms and quality of life of asthma patients with chiropractic management. Chiropractic care can improve lung function by affecting the spinal nerves that feed the lungs, and also by increasing lung capacity with by improving joint motion (1,2). Massage therapy can also assist in relaxation of the nervous system and can serve as a valuable complement to chiropractic management. Many patients benefit from monthly or bi-weekly massages. If you or someone you love is suffering from asthma, ask your chiropractor if chiropractic care can help. For more information on the benefits of chiropractic, visit the home page to download your free copy of Dr. Fleming's ebook!
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Sources
1. Alcantara, J., Alcantara, J., Alcantara, J. The chiropractic care of patients with asthma: a systematic review of the literature to inform clinical practice. Clinical Chiropractic (2012) 15, 23-30.
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2. Gibbs, A. Chiropractic co-management of medically treated asthma. Clinical Chiropractic (2005) 8, 140-144.
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Dr. Alesha Fleming
Natural Health and Wellness Chiropractic, LLC
Daytona Beach, FL
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Dr. Fleming is a family chiropractor in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is passionate about preventative health care and nutrition and enjoys empowering her patients to improve their health and fitness, one day at a time!