1. Socialize as much as possible. Besides enjoying outdoor concerts, camping, and other fun summer activities, you’ll also be nourishing your heart’s energy. When the heart energy is strong, relationships are fulfilling, mind and body are balanced, and there is joy and enthusiasm in life.
2. Drink room temp water. While you might desire an ice cold drink to cool down, that coldness requires your digestive system to work even harder to warm up the liquid. Constantly drinking ice cold water weakens the digestive system, causing it to become less efficient. 3. Eat cooling foods. Cooling foods balance the heat and dryness of summer. Examples include watermelon, fish, egg whites, lettuce, peppermint, cucumbers, peaches, oranges, and barley. 4. Eat bitter foods. The bitter taste has drying, cooling, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory properties. Examples include cilantro, rye, chicory, sage, tangerine peel, and turmeric. 5. Focus on what you want to achieve. Summer is the season where things can come to fruition in preparation for the autumn harvest. It is a good time to focus on what you want to achieve in life. For more information, check out Summer in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Just as some physicians work in hospitals and others work in clinics, spas, or research, acupuncturists also work in a variety of settings. The following are the most common styles of practice.
Private Clinic: Acupuncturists work as a health care provider. Many times, herbal medicine and adjunct therapies are incorporated into the treatment plan for the patient. Some practitioners are able to specialize in specific conditions. Community Acupuncture: Acupuncturists treat patients in a group setting. These clinics generally provide a sliding scale, or lower rates than a private clinic. Their focus are simple treatments at high frequency. Detox Clinic: Acupuncturists work specifically to help patients with addiction issues. Integrative Medicine Clinic: Acupuncturists work as part of a team of medical professionals. They coordinate a variety of treatments that best fit the patient. Last week, we looked at the different types of training people who practice acupuncture receive. This week, we will look at the different applications and scope of the training received.
L.Ac.: A licensed acupuncturist is able to help with a broad range of health issues, including chronic disease, pain, internal medicine, rehabilitation, and prevention. Medical Acupuncturist: A medical acupuncturist has received enough training to help with basic ailments or pain. Training also includes knowing when to refer to a licensed acupuncturist or oriental medicine practitioner. Detox Acupuncturist: A person with training for detox acupuncture can help with addictions and pain. Trigger point dry needling: A person practicing dry needling is able to help with pain. If you have decided to receive acupuncture, understanding an acupuncturist’s credentials is an important next step. The following is a list of different types of acupuncturists based on training.
L.Ac.= An individual who has obtained a degree from an ACAOM accredited college and passed the national certification exams administered by the NCCAOM. Training consists of 2700-3500 hours averaging three to four years. Medical acupuncturist= Typically a physician, osteopath, naturopath, or chiropractor who use acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy. Training consists of a 100-300 hour course for certification. Detox acupuncturist= Limited to five points on the ear. Certification programs are 100 hours or less. Trigger point dry needling= This is a style of acupuncture used by physical therapists. Certification of physical therapists in trigger point dry needling is unclear at this time, with most physical therapists having as little as 25 hours of training. |
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