For me, it started 4 years ago after quiting drinking and trying to find my mind after it being drowned for so many years. I saw a spiritual healer who offered guidance and tools to balance my MIND with my body. I started doing yoga, meditating(which continues to be a major challenge for my busy mind), and doing affirmations. WOW....in 30 days, I was like a whole new human. Although I was "fit" physically on the OUTSIDE, my disease was eating me inside. My guts were a mess and my lungs just couldn't get the oxygen it needed. Western medicine....as you know by now, just seemed to cause more problems I couldn't handle. I was recommended to an acupuncture clinic.
NEEDLES....was a little scary thought, but shoot, I'll try anything once. 4 years later, I am so glad I took that first step into the clinic. Since then I've tried many acupuncturists but finally found THE ONE a little over a year ago who is the most compassionate, dedicated professional I've ever met. She listens to me...she RESEARCHES everything I ask and EXPLAINS everything she does or recommends. She knows her profession, and she knows me.
Since I started this blog earlier this year when I was undergoing some major health challenges and a round of antibiotics, I was also seeing her regularly. The acupuncture treatments alongside herbs and cupping, made it possible for me to maintain without the harsh side affects of the antibiotics. I think this is the most beneficial part of acupuncture treatments alongside western medicine....the supportive function. Of course, I'd rather never go to the western Dr., but.....not realistic.
It would take many many posts to explain in detail how it all works, Acupuncture and CF will explain how Chinese Medicine views Cystic Fibrosis.
As for now....I'm removed from western medicine except for saline treatments and vegetarian enzymes. I see the acupuncturist once a week and recently added massage to my weekly treatment strategy.
I am feeling 100x better, my cough is stable and my body is functioning normally again. I'm back at work full-time and back doing headtricks!
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