Clinical Nutrition
The same way acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is administered; clinical nutrition is only given after understanding the root cause of your deficiencies or excess through your differential diagnosis.
While there are standard guidelines that your acupuncturist can give, patients can expect to receive a list of foods that are encouraged and discouraged based on your individual and personalized diagnosis.
Some patients are always wondering what they can add or do or take to improve their conditions. While it is important to make sure to eat food that supports your body, it is equally or sometimes more important to reduce or eliminate things that contribute to your ailments.
The beauty of Asian dietary theory is that the foundations have not changed since the conception of the medicine. Constant new dietary fads can be confusing for patients who are looking to improve their quality of life, and the solid foundation of Chinese medicine can be reassuring for those willing to make the change.
Musculoskeletal Pain
Neck pain
Low back pain
Shoulder pain
Knee pain
Elbow pain
Hip pain
Pelvic Pain
Hand pain
Wrist pain
Finger pain
Heel pain
Foot pain
Toe pain
Radiating leg pain
Radiating finger pain
Radiating arm pain
Nerve impingent
Burning pain or sensation
Electric pain or sensation
Any tight muscles
Tight iliotibial band (ITband)
Tight quadriceps
Tight hamstrings
Tight glute muscles
Tight pectoral muscles
Occupational Injury
Repetitive motion injuries
Car Accidents or Motor Vehicle Incidents (MVIs)
Musculoskeletal Pain (continued)
Acute Pain
Chronic Pain
Strains
Sprains
Swelling
Numbness/tingling (neuropathy)
Sciatica
Frozen Shoulder
Plantar Fasciitis
Carpel Tunnel
Rotator cuff injury
Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Tennis Elbow ( Lateral Epicondylitis)
Jaw pain (Temporomandibular joint disorder TMD or TMJ)
SI joint pain (Sacroiliac joint)
Pain around the head of the femur
Pain around any joints
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Gout
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial pain
Toothache
Whiplash
Digestive Disorders
Lack of appetite
Voracious or too much appetite
Acid Reflux (GERD)
Indigestion
Abdominal discomfort
Abdominal distension
Constipation
Diarrhea or loose stools
IBS
Weight loss or gain
Ulcers
Gas
Bloating
Hemorrhoids
General
Stress
Fatigue or low energy
Anxiety/Depression
Irritability/Anger/Frustration
Difficulty concentrating
Poor memory retention or recall
High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Thyroid Issues
Obesity
Tinnitus (high or low pitch ringing in ears)
Dry eyes
Dry Mouth
Night Sweating
Difficulty falling asleep
Difficulty staying asleep
Gynecological
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Endometriosis Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Pain during menses
Heavy bleeding
No menstrual bleeding
Light menstrual bleeding
Infrequent periods
Irregular periods
Late periods
Early periods
Spotting
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
Menorrhagia
Hypomenorrhea
Oligomenorrhea
Urinary Incontinence
Women's Fertility
Infertility
Painful sex
Difficultly conceiving
History of miscarriages
Pain during pregnancy
Nausea during pregnancy
High blood pressure during pregnancy
High blood sugar during pregnancy
Hormonal imbalance
Prolapse
Labor preparation
Low libido
Low lactation
Depression/anxiety post partum
Menopause
Menopausal symptoms
Hot flashes
Night sweating
Men's Reproductive Health
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Prostate issues
Infertility
Impotence
Early ejaculation
Urinary incontinence
Low libido
Respiratory Conditions
Allergies
Asthma
Bronchitis
Sinusitis
Nasal congestion
Ear infections
Chronic cough
Dry cough
Headaches
Chronic headaches
Migraine headaches with or without aura
Tension headaches (behind eyes)
Frontal headaches (forehead)
Back of head headaches (occipital)
Temporal headaches (temples)
Top of head headaches (vertex)
Cluster headaches
Radiating headaches
Dermatology
Acne
Eczema
Shingles
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Hives (Urticaria)
Neurological
Stroke prevention
Stroke recovery
Paralysis
Parkinson's
Neuralgia
Shingles
Neuropathy
Bell’s Palsy
Facial Paralysis
Sleep Disorders
Insomnia
Difficulty falling asleep
Difficulty staying asleep
Sweating at night time
Not rested after sleep
Frequent urination during sleep
Frequency stools during sleep
Eating for health and for pleasure
There can be common misconceptions surrounding food and eating healthy. Some believe that it is more expensive or that whole food cooking is less delicious than our processed alternatives! We strive to educate our patients and show them that the process can be rich and rewarding.
We do not need more guilt or shame around our eating habits and behavior. Rejuve Acupuncture believes that long lasting change can be sustainable through consistent efforts. Solid rules can be helpful to build the foundation during the initial process. Eventually we are able to able to use our intuition and literally listen to our gut when making decisions around what we choose to let inside our bodies.
