Autoimmune Conditions + Acupuncture
If you have an autoimmune disease, it can be difficult to know where to begin when it comes to treatment since there can be numerous factors at play, such as stress, diet, lifestyle, genetics and environmental toxins. You may feel betrayed by your body or like you’ve lost touch with yourself. Let us help you get back to feeling healthy, energized and connected to your essence.
Chinese medicine is an extremely helpful ally in the treatment of autoimmune disorders because it addresses both the root of disease and associated physical and emotional symptoms. The goals of acupuncture treatments for autoimmune conditions are to clear heat (inflammation), move stagnation, nourish yin (calm your nervous system), alleviate pain, and regulate the immune system. We always look at your specific pattern of imbalance to create your personalized treatment plan.
Acupuncture affects the nervous system and how it responds; and the immune response is dependent on the nervous system and its integrity. Acupuncture helps calm what is overactive in our body and boost what is deficient. When describing autoimmune disorders, it is said that the body is attacking itself. With acupuncture, we are able to guide the body out of the sympathetic or “fight or flight” mode and into a parasympathetic state of “rest and digest” that allows for healing.
While there may not yet be a “cure” for autoimmune disorders, there are most definitely ways the human body is able to manage the symptoms and even place the condition into remission or dormancy. We aid you along this process with acupuncture, herbal medicine, mindfulness, dietary and lifestyle changes, and healing touch.
Examples of autoimmune diseases we have successfully treated include rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disorders, multiple sclerosis, blood clotting conditions, immunological infertility, psoriasis, allergies, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, diabetes, Raynaud’s disease, endometriosis and lupus, among others.
Call us at (843) 937-6890 or schedule online to begin experiencing relief with acupuncture, herbal medicine or health coaching!
