Benefits of Chinese Herbal Medicine

Are you looking for a more natural approach to your health and wellbeing? Did you know that Chinese Herbal Medicine has been used for thousands of years to improve health and wellbeing? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we are proud to offer Chinese Herbal Medicine and a variety of other treatment options that take a more natural approach to your care. Interested in learning more? Have questions about herbal therapy in Clearwater? Ready to schedule your consultation? Just reach out to Dawn Potter Acupuncture, we’d be delighted to assist you.

About Herbal Therapy

For centuries, herbal therapy has been used in China as a fundamental therapy for both acute and chronic health conditions. Much like acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy can be used to address a variety of conditions, symptoms and complaints a patient may have. The ultimate goal of Chinese Herbal Therapy is to help the patient regain balance and wellness, strengthening the body’s resistance to ailments. Chinese herbs may also be used as preventive medicine.

Chinese herbal medicine can be useful in the rehabilitation of both acute and chronic diseases. Oftentimes, Chinese herbs are recommended when a patient has multiple symptoms or ailments that are hard to pinpoint. For those that have exhausted other medical treatment options, Chinese herbs may be a wonderful treatment option. Chinese herbal medicine may also be recommended to counteract the side effects of prescription medications or treatments.

What to Expect

During a typical appointment for Traditional Chinese Medicine, your practitioner will provide an examination, assessing your overall health and discussing your health history. The examination is useful for identifying any imbalances or blockages in the body. If your practitioner notices any imbalances, a treatment plan will be created, often combining Chinese herbs with other treatment modalities.

Why Dawn Potter Acupuncture and Wellness?

Dr. Dawn Potter has been helping people throughout Pinellas County and beyond for many years with a range of ailments and concerns. From fertility issues to pain management, chances are, we have a treatment option for your needs. Interested? Schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation to discuss your overall health, wellness goals and how we can help you.

Start Chinese Herbal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida

Ready to start Clearwater herbal medicine treatment? Simply reach out to Dawn Potter Acupuncture for a consultation. We’re welcoming new patients and would be delighted to help with your needs.

What The Heck Is A “Gua Sha Massage”?

When it comes to different wellness treatment options, Gua Sha is one of them that people are often quite curious about. Some people refer to Gua Sha as “gua sha massage”, “gua sha therapy”, etc. It is also sometimes referred to as the “Graston Technique” when used in sports medicine, but may be a bit different depending upon practitioner. Have additional questions? Interested in scheduling an appointment? Want to book a free wellness consultation to discuss Gua Sha or another treatment option? Visit our booking site, send us a message or give us a call today.

So… What Is Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a treatment modality rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that many acupuncturists offer. During treatment, a smooth-edged tool is used to gently scrape areas of the body. Depending upon where you are having a problem and what problem you may have, Gua Sha may be performed on different areas of the body to achieve results. What Does Gua Sha Do? Gua sha can help with stagnant qi, inflammation, circulation and healing when properly performed. A more “Americanized” version of Gua Sha known as the “Graston Technique” has been used since the 1990s in sports medicine to address muscles or scar tissue and can help to stretch and relax those areas. Does Gua Sha Hurt?

When most people hear “scraping” they think Gua Sha may be painful. When performed properly, Gua Sha should not hurt at all. The entire treatment should be gentle and relaxing. If you for any reason feel uncomfortable during your Clearwater Gua Sha treatment, we ask that you immediately say something so that we can access why that would be happening.

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Clearwater Acupuncture For Long-Covid?

Although covid is somewhat fairly new, it has wreaked havoc across the world, including the United States, Florida and the Clearwater area in specific. A rise in patients with symptoms such as fatigue, pain, weakness, anxiety has been occurring. Requiring new treatment options and approaches. Today, we’ll be discussing the recent research on acupuncture and long-covid treatment. Have questions? Ready to schedule your appointment with Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida? Reach out for any of your needs.

What Are The Common Long-Covid Symptoms?

Although covid is a somewhat recently problem in the world, we have already seen the devastating effects it can have on people, including death. Long-covid symptoms are another big problem we are facing around the world currently too. Those with long covid symptoms typically experience fatigue, headaches, sleep issues, mood issues, anxiety, joint pain, muscle soreness, memory loss, brain fog and even shortness of breath. This can be extremely debilitating, resulting in some having to stop working completely to try and address the impact it has had on their life.

How Can Acupuncture in Clearwater Improve Long-Covid?

According to recent search in regards to acupuncture and the impact it can have on long-covid symptoms, it can help with:

• Regulating vagal tone/the vagus nerve.

• Manages vasoconstriction throughout the body.

• Normalizes nitric oxide in the body.

• Decreases reactive oxygen species production.

• Reduces viral replication.

• Improves adaptive immunity.

• Balances autonomic nervous system.

Schedule Clearwater Long-Covid Acupuncture Treatment Today

Do you or a loved one suffer from the symptoms caused by long-covid? Interested in a more natural approach to your care? Considering long-covid acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida? Schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation today. We would be happy to help with any of your needs.