Frequently Asked Questions
How skillful is an OMD doctor when he/ she can perform all kind of TCM procedures? Wouldn't someone specialized as an acupuncturist, chiropractor, massage therapist, or herbalist be more competent in each of these areas?
Trainings of Oriental Medicine include the practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Asian bodywork therapy. An OMD is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). The certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) profession.
(Ref: NCCAOM.org)
What kind of treatments should I expect when I come to Audubon Acupuncture & Herbs?
You will join thousands of people who have experienced the bliss Peter Zhang able to provide with TCM therapies. You will get your first-time 15-30 minute evaluation to find the root cause of your distressed condition, treated with one or more TCM treatment methods as described on our site or other techniques applicable to you individually for most to all of your problems, and then herbal medicine to support your healing process if necessary.
You get to feel good right away from a one-stop visit to one clinic. We diagnose, treat, and provide medications all within your 30 min – 1 hour visit.
* Conditions of individuals are unique. Number of treatment sessions appropriate for each patient is subject to their individual circumstances.
I am accustomed to the conventional medical system but have never heard of Oriental Medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine. What is it and how effective is it?
Many of us grow up with the medical system that is conventional to the culture and environment we are in. Here in the US, most people have either been seeing western medicine practitioners themselves or have friends and families who have. However, alternative and holistic approaches to health have become more and more popular in recent decades.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for more than 3,000 years and it was introduced to and influenced the traditional medicine practice in Japan, Korea, and other East Asian countries and as a whole it is called Oriental Medicine.
TCM was the main medical system used to treat all types of diseases before western culture was introduced to East Asia in the 19th Century. It is still the predominant medical treatment for a large part of the population in China and treats approximately 200 million patients annually in China.
TCM is now practiced in over 160 countries, and there are over 14,000 certified practitioners in the US.
Is acupuncture safe? I'm not sure if I like the idea of having someone putting needles on my body.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners, requiring that needles be manufactured and labeled according to certain standards. For example, the FDA requires that the needles be sterile, nontoxic, and labeled for single use by qualified practitioners only.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published findings that acupuncture is more effective compare to drug treatments in many controlled cases.
Do I need a medical referral to get treatments from Audubon Acupuncture?
I have seen many doctors and specialists but my condition is getting worse. How can TCM therapies help me?
How do I make the herbal decoction?
Step 2: Boil the herbs with high heat, then change to medium heat. Total should be 15 – 30 minutes, then pour the liquid into an empty bowl or cup.
Step 3: Add cold water to the pot until it is 2in. higher than the herbs.
Repeat Step 2.
Drink 1 cup at a time, 2 or 3 times daily. Before or after meal.
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