Conditions Commonly Treated with Lifestyle Counseling:
Addictive Disorders:
Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and many forms of Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder can be greatly benefited. Learn what foods, beverages, and substances can do to promote or disrupt your progress.
Smoking:
Yes, Chinese Medicine can AID the process of quitting smoking.
The most important aspect of the treatment is the patient's commitment to quitting. Acupuncture, Herbs, and Nutritional Counseling can
help reduce the cravings and potential dietary changes that occur during the process. When you're ready to quit, we can help you make that decision final.
Eating Disorders:
Poor eating habits as well as more serious conditions like Bulimia & Anorexia Nervosa can be greatly improved or even resolved.
Sleep Disorders:
Poor habits as well as insomnia can be successfully addressed and managed.
We give you practical information on how to avoid bad habits, embrace good habits, and use your diet to your advantage.
Stress, Tension, Irritability, & Frustration:
Conditions from simple irritability to full blown road-rage can be greatly soothed.
Frequently Asked Lifestyle Questions:
Can you make me quit smoking?
I wish I could say "yes", but the truth is that nobody but yourself can make that commitment for you.
TCM lifestyle counseling can empower you by helping you understand your cigarette addiction. You learn what habits and foods make
it easier to quit and which ones make it harder. Along with Acupuncture and Herbs, you can experience a reduction in the urge to smoke and
stress of quitting. We do offer a specially priced Smoking Cessation package for those who are ready to kick the habit permanently.
Can you make me lose weight?
Just as with smoking, you have to make that commitment yourself. And, like with smoking, TCM lifestyle counseling empowers
you to make better informed decisions. We provide you with a varied, healthy, balanced diet that you can happily live on. The best part is that it is designed
to satisfy your underlying nutritional needs, thereby Eliminating food cravings. Losing weight this way is gradual but consistent, painless, and safe.
We us no stimulants, diuretics, nor purgatives. Avoid the fads and try a method with a long, proven track record.
How many appointments will I need?
I hate to be this repetitive, but that, too varies. Your particular condition, goals, and commitment greatly influence the outcome.
However, for most people seeking weight loss, usually three or four visits are sufficient to get them into them onto more sensible eating patterns.
Smoking cessation is a two week, seven treatment program.
Regardless of your condition, our methods focus on helping you better understand your condition and the consequences on your life.