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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As we age, our bodies go through a number of changes that can make things like weight management and health maintenance seem increasingly difficult. However, growing older does not have to mean the end of things you've always enjoyed, whether that be playing a game of tennis with your friends, or picking up your grandchild for a loving embrace. Pain does not have to simply be a part of aging. With chiropractic, a healthy diet and a regular exercise program, you can expect to see significant improvements in your quality of life and continue doing the things you've always enjoy for many more years to come.
There are certain conditions affecting the bones, joints and nerves that are more common in the senior population. Some of these conditions include osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. We see these conditions in our office quite frequently and many patients with these conditions find significant improvement under our care. You may read more about these conditions at the links below. If you'd like to see if chiropractic care is right for you, please feel free to contact our office, conveniently located on the boarder of Daytona Beach and Port Orange. Dr. Fleming will conduct a thorough examination to see what type of treatment is best for you.
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If you've tried chiropractic medicine and are looking for a different natural approach to treatment, acupuncture may be a suitable next option. Our acupuncture physician, Dr. Lucienne Safaite will evaluate your medical history and conduct a thorough examination to paint a complete picture of your health status. She will then create a customized treatment plan which may include acupuncture, herbal supplements, and other modalities. Dr. Safaite is an extremely talented physician whose true calling is providing exceptional care to her patients. Her attention to detail has allowed several patients to become relieved of their symptoms of joint pain, muscle pain, and a number of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions that have been difficult to manage with allopathic medicine.
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