One of the most frustrating things about being sick is trying to figure out what’s causing it, and how to treat it.
If you’re struggling to figure out the root cause of your illness, disorder, or condition, you’re not alone. Millions of people every year are either unable to get diagnosed or misdiagnosed, leading to incorrect treatment plans that can lead to more detrimental health outcomes.
So, what should you do if you feel like you’ve seen a range of doctors, gotten multiple opinions, and tried everything?
When people get sick, they typically reach out to their primary care physician first, who can either prescribe medicine or refer out to a specialist for further testing. The specialist may or may not successfully diagnose you, but many times your symptoms remain a mystery without a clear cause from test results.
That’s one of the downfalls of Western medicine- its focus is to prescribe a premade protocol to a specific condition rather than focusing on the root cause of symptoms. When there isn’t a clear condition, there isn’t much they can do.
Even when a diagnosis is successfully made, the protocol provided may only provide so much relief. Many autoimmune disease patients find that they only get a small amount of relief from medication and struggle to regain their quality of life.
Eastern medicine takes a different approach. It recognizes that symptoms can come from a range of root causes and focuses on bringing balance back to your body from whatever initiated the decline in your health.
Mysterious health problems don’t arise on their own, something caused them to form. Whether it’s stress, trauma, allergen sensitivities, a lack of nutrients and hydration, or another cause, something caused your body to stop working properly.
The presence of obstacles or lack of needs being met leads to a blockage in energy flow throughout your body. This energy flow is responsible for maintaining your health and promoting strong function of every system throughout your body. When blocked, you will feel sick, develop disorders, and experience uncomfortable symptoms.
When Western medicine fails, it may be time to turn to an acupuncturist, herbalist, and/or functional medicine provider.
During their examination, they will focus on a wide variety of potential causes to determine what’s leading to your symptoms. They can then choose which tool in their healthcare arsenal is best for treating your condition.
Acupuncture can be used to free the blockages in your energy leading to declining health and poor function of your systems. Your acupuncturist will choose which points to target depending on your symptoms to improve energy flow and restore the function of your digestive system, nervous system, hormonal system, and more.
Herbal medicine is another option for tackling symptoms while preventing uncomfortable side effects from medications. Instead of masking the issue with prescription, herbal medicine promotes self-healing, so you can overcome the cause of your issue.
Herbs contain natural compounds that can reduce inflammation, increase blood circulation, lower cholesterol, offer antiviral properties, and more. This is a great option for both fighting and preventing illness.
Regardless of your health struggles, you are not alone. Others have endured similar experiences and found solutions that worked for them by trying different techniques and finding a compassionate health ally dedicated to guiding them down the path toward health.
If you’ve been struggling with mysterious illnesses, health conditions, or symptoms, consider OHM Acupuncture as your partner in health. By making an appointment, you take the first step toward getting answers and receiving effective treatment that allows your body to heal. Our tools, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and more, can restore your health and eliminate your symptoms.
A big part of healing is having an understanding partner in health who respects your experiences, needs, and values. We’re eager to help you get your health back on track, book an appointment today.
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