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Wednesday 27 June 2018

A is for ACUPUNCTURE

In the past, Western medical experts have are intertwined and affect one another. This is
been skeptical of acupuncture’s therapeutic an important part of my diagnosis and treat-
value, unable to believe that the simple act ment protocol.
of inserting fine needles into tissue could elicit Having been trained in Shanghai, I make my di-
any positive, long-lasting response. The ancient agnoses in the traditional manner from two wrist
practice, however, is now gaining increased pulses, tongue, mouth, face, and nails rather
acceptance in the Western world. In recent than first asking about client symptoms. If a phy-
years, more people in the United States have sician trained in acupuncture examines you,
consulted energy physicians than conventional asks a couple of questions, and then tells you
doctors, prompting the American Medical As- what you have been feeling, you have found
sociation to recom¬mend that their member a good one.
doctors either buy an existing complementary My protocol, “biocompatible medicine” recog-
practice or attend an acupuncture certifica- nizes acupuncture’s ability to help reestablish
tion course to maintain their business’s cash healthy energy flow and also emphasizes the
flow. A consensus panel convened by the Na- use of nontoxic materials in medical treatments.
tional Insti¬tutes of Health in 1997 concluded GET the POINT! Although acupuncture can
that acupuncture treatment is effective for trigger emotional release, it tends not to be
many medical and painful conditions. physically painful. If you have needle phobia,
Generally during a treatment, which usually mention your anxiety to the acupuncturist and,
lasts about twenty minutes, patients feel deep during your session, use your mind to achieve
relaxation, in part caused by brain endorphins relaxation.
released during the procedure. Relaxation is The World Health Organization’s position on
further enhanced in our clinic in Aruba by the acupuncture, stated as follows: “Gen¬erally
aroma of moxa herb burning on the handles speaking, acupuncture treatment is safe if it is
By: Dr. Carlos Viana of inserted acupuncture needles, mingling with performed properly by a well-trained practi-
the scents of orchids and other tropical plants. tioner. Unlike many drugs, it is nontoxic, and
Acupuncture works to stabilize energy among adverse reac¬tions are minimal.” For example,
Although pharmaceuticals have a valued the organs, relieve pain, and reduce swelling. while comparable to morphine preparations
place during a life-threatening emer¬gency, For example, at the organ level it can benefi- in its effectiveness against chronic pain, acu-
they change the body’s chemistry and are cially treat all symp¬toms of liver chi stagnation, puncture lacks the narcotic’s adverse conse-
therefore not the treatment of choice for all which include fibromyalgia; migraine head- quences, including dependency, and is there-
medical conditions. Instead, alternative treat- aches; arthritic joints; symptoms of irregular pe- fore a far safer option.”q
ments are used by holistic physicians, who view riods; PMS; dark-colored menstrual blood with CARLOS VIANA, Ph. D. is an Oriental Medical
humans as beings of light and energy and eval- small clots; breast pain with distension; yeast Doctor (O.M.D.) having studied in China; a US
uate disease from a broad perspective that infections; dizziness; spleen damp-ness and liver Board Cert. Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.), an Ad-
takes into account many aspects of bodily pro- heat; as well as irritability, depression, and frus- diction Professional (C.Ad.), Chairperson of the
cesses. tration. In terms of pain management, the num- Latin American Committee of the International
As an Oriental medical doctor, one of my pre- ber of needles and specific treatment depends Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
ferred treatment modalities is acupuncture. on whether the pain is acute or chronic. Addi- (IAOMT), a Rejuvenating Cell Therapist special-
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical tionally, at the Viana Healing Center, we have izing in Age Management, has a weekly radio
practice that is effective in addressing a wide seen good results when using acupuncture as program, writes and lectures extensively. For
variety of ailments. This treatment, developed part of a protocol reliving skin, stress related is- information: VIANA HEALING CENTER, Kibaima
over 4,000 years ago reflects the theory that sues, and to aid in the spiritual opening of the 7, St Cruz TEL: 585-1270 Web Site: www.viana-
conditions that cause disease interrupt energy Chakras. Acupuncture is safe if practiced by heal.com
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lish healthy energy flow through the insertion ile disposable needles. Award Winning BOOK: Prescriptions from Para-
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