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“My name is Flora, I am 68 years old and in April of 2016 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. I was not a candidate for the surgery because they found a spot on my liver. So I started Chemo every 2 weeks and am still doing chemo. Of course I had all the side effects, no appetite, indigestion, heartburn, nausea and neuropathy in my feet and hands. I also lost about 85 pounds. Then I started acupuncture and I... Read more »
“My complaints were extreme depression (suicidal thoughts), extreme fatigue, anxiety, and a host of other problems for many years and they were worsening significantly. I tried medications and therapy and sought additional treatment. Dr. Fields was highly recommended to me by a family member who could see I was suffering very much. Through acupuncture treatment and herbal medicine, I have greatly improved. I feel much, much better. I am extremely grateful and thankful for Dr. Fields. He is a true... Read more »
” I’m a hairstylist over 10 years. My complaints are pain in back, shoulders, neck and carpal tunnel along with plantar fasciitis. I have been suffering with severe pain. One day my client, recommend me to go Dr. Mark Fields. He’s a wonderful, kind, sincere and skillfull acupuncturist. He care and listen to what I have to say about my pain, not like other doctors trying to brush me away saying it’s all in my head. Since this past months, I have... Read more »
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Acupuncture: Not Just Needles
Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy.
First of all, the practice of Chinese medicine starts with a diagnosis. The practitioner asks many questions to build a history; this includes Continue reading
More than Needles: 6 TCM Therapies You May Never Have Heard of
Most people know that one way to feel better is with acupuncture needles. You go to your acupuncturist feeling bad. I put in a few needles. You leave feeling lighter, energized, more pain-free.
Using acupuncture needles to heal is part of a broader medical system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). By observing body systems and the links between symptoms, TCM Continue reading