Alternative medicine is quite the new science to me. The same might be said for you.
It wasn’t until about a year-and-a-half ago that I stumbled upon acupuncture as a healing tool for both symptoms of anxiety and autoimmune diseases.
At first, I must admit I was quite skeptical of the idea of acupuncture. What was I getting myself into?
Just two summers ago I was hit with some life-altering news. After a series of surgeries in my anal region, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a disease that has no cure, but can be easily managed with the right attitude and approach on life, with the help of strong medicine, family and friends.
Just like anything in life. It called for adjustment and patience.
Crohn’s disease? It’s still new to me, as I fight my battle. It’s a type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms and infections.
I was feeling fatigued all of the time. I was no longer the uppity Jon that everyone grew to know (for better or worse). I had become a zombie and was stuck in a nightmare.
After a variety of Western medicines, I turned my attention to a new philosophy. I decided to give acupuncture a go, once I had gained the courage and strength to mentally prepare myself for an alternative route in medicine.
I was pleasantly surprised with the results.
Once you get over the fear of needles you’re set. It’s normal for us to feel tension in our bodies here and there, but when the tension doesn’t seem to go away, it can affect our quality of life; it can serve as an annoying feeling when you can’t quite figure out what’s wrong.
Acupuncture worked scientific magic for me along with some good ‘ole fashion western medicine.
I received weekly treatments. From week to week I felt less anxious and more at ease with my pain and suffering. With any physical pain comes mental pain as well. So I was working towards finding a happy medium. That happy medium was acupuncture.
In Eugene alone, there are 35 different clinics in the area many of which provide treatment on a sliding scale depending on income
3 comments
Jon says:
Nov 10, 2011
Interesting, but all too common story. I would like to know if you’ve changed your diet at all with regard to your Crohns?
People on the Paleolithic Diet (autoimmune protocol http://bit.ly/sHTWpj) have been able to reduce their symptoms or send completely into remission. I personally have a co-worker who’s son had Crohn’s and by eating a basically Paleo diet is almost completely off his medications and is healthier than he’s ever been.
If you’d like to know more about eating Paleo start here http://bit.ly/tRkfOO
I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Best,
Jon
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