WELCOME
ORANGE COUNTY ACUPUNCTURE
A Gentle and Caring Approach
A visit with Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac., PhD
FERTILITY
PAIN RELIEF
STRESS
FATIGUE
WOMEN"S HEALTH
ALLERGIES
DIGESTION
SUCCESS
STORIES
Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Holistic Nutritionist
Women's Issues
Gynecological problems are a major aspect addressed when we talk about women's issues. Our plumbing is much more intricate, irregular, confusing and unique when compared to men's!
But seriously, not only can gynecological issues be resolved but is important to note that emotional problems can also be addressed with great success. Western doctors are quick to prescribe birth control pills, or pain medication for PMS symptoms. But when that doesn't work, maybe an antidepressant will. And of course we can't sleep-- so they'll prescribe a sleeping pill to resolve our insomnia.
Does anyone understand that we need to treat the root in a holistic natural manner? Traditional Chinese medicine does!
We are able to treat the mind-body spirit and after all -- isn't that how our parts add up to equal a whole? The continued prescription of medications to treat symptoms can create serious side effects in the long-term. Let's take a look at what issues acupuncture and herbal medicine treat:
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Stress
Stress•PMS
PMS•bloating, edema
bloating, edema•Irritability, moodiness, insomnia
Irritability, moodiness, insomnia•migraine and hormonal headaches
migraine and hormonal headaches•depression, anxiety
depression, anxiety•endometriosis, dysmenorrhea
endometriosis, dysmenorrhea•PCOS, anovulation, luteal phase defect
PCOS, anovulation, luteal phase defect•fatigue
fatigue•weight gain
weight gain•muscle pain or strain, TMJ
muscle pain or strain, TMJ•restless leg syndrome
restless leg syndrome•irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease
irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease•addictions (smoking, alcohol, food, pain medication dependence)
addictions (smoking, alcohol, food, pain medication dependence)•constipation and other digestive problems
constipation and other digestive problems•bacterial infections, yeast and Candida, fungal infections, parasites
bacterial infections, yeast and Candida, fungal infections, parasites•respiratory problems including asthma,
respiratory problems including asthma,•sinusitis, rhinitis
sinusitis, rhinitis•common colds and flu, bronchitis
common colds and flu, bronchitis•endocrine related disorders including thyroid, hypothalamus-pituitary- ovary imbalances
endocrine related disorders including thyroid, hypothalamus-pituitary- ovary imbalances•Menopause and peri- menopause-hot flashes, dryness, libido.
Menopause and peri- menopause-hot flashes, dryness, libido.•Infertility
Infertility •urinary tract infections, kidney stones
urinary tract infections, kidney stones•uterine myomas and fibroids
uterine myomas and fibroids•vaginitis
vaginitis•acne, eczema and psoriasis
acne, eczema and psoriasis•pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes
pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes•osteoporosis, arthritis, rheumatism
osteoporosis, arthritis, rheumatism•orthopedic pain including neck, back, knees, elbows etc.
orthopedic pain including neck, back, knees, elbows etc. •fibromyalgia
fibromyalgia•Epstein-Barr and immune deficient conditions
Epstein-Barr and immune deficient conditions•pregnancy related issues including morning sickness and nausea, preeclampsia, edema,
pregnancy related issues including morning sickness and nausea, preeclampsia, edema,low back pain and sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome•recurrent miscarriage
recurrent miscarriage•difficult labor and breech presentation
difficult labor and breech presentationMany women have irregular or painful menstrual cycles.
Rather than treating with medication which masks the symptoms and never corrects the root problem; acupuncture and herbal medicine strives to restore your natural cycle. Many imbalances are caused by:
•poor nutrition, and poor dietary habits
poor nutrition, and poor dietary habits•overwork, overexertion over the long-term without rest.
overwork, overexertion over the long-term without rest.•too many cold foods which inhibit the body's ability
too many cold foods which inhibit the body's ability to make “qi” or energy•stress, overwork, fatigue
stress, overwork, fatigue •overuse of birth control pills, over-the-counter medications,
overuse of birth control pills, over-the-counter medications, or recreational drugs•overuse of antibiotics
overuse of antibiotics•too much coffee, smoking or alcohol,
too much coffee, smoking or alcohol,•chemical agents and toxins in our food, air, for example
chemical agents and toxins in our food, air, for example pesticides, fungicides,industrial pollutants, plastics, or heavy metals.•meats and animal products injected with steroids and antibiotics
meats and animal products injected with steroids and antibioticsYou can be can be successfully treated, and restored with the proper diagnosis and treatment plan; enhanced nutritional dietary recommendations, an herbal or supplement protocol if warranted in your case. Over 80% of our patients have excellent results.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine is not a cure all but strives to treat the root and source of your issues holistically so that your body can reach optimal health.
