15480 Clayton Rd. Suite 103, Ballwin MO 63011
314-288-9525 laurie.mecham@att.net
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Traditional Acupuncture Health Clinic
15480 Clayton Road
Suite 103
Ballwin, MO 63011
ph: 314-288-9525
laurie
What Acupuncture Treats
Acupuncture practiced within the larger tradition of Chinese Medicine is a powerful form of internal medicine that treats a wide range of conditions. Many of Laurie Mecham's patients come for a specific symptom, but soon experience an improvement in overall health because traditional acupuncture does not simply treat one illness. It can treat many conditions at the same time.
The following is by no means an exhaustive list of conditions that can be treated. We offer this to provide you with some indication of what you can expect from acupuncture . If you do not see your condition listed here, do not hesitate to be in touch with Laurie Mecham (L.Ac.) to find out how acupuncture can benefit you.
Addiction (alcohol, cigarettes, drugs) - suppresses cravings, helps detoxify the body, helps with irritability, insomnia and body aches associated with withdrawal
Anxiety - helps decrease anxiety-related symptoms, such as insomnia, racing heart, overthinking, and stomach upset. Helps calm nervousness and sometimes helps decrease or eliminate the need for anti-anxiety medications
Arthritis - helps with swelling and inflammation in the joints, decreasing pain and increasing mobility
Asthma - helps alleviate wheezing, shortness of breath and tightness in chest
Autism - There is no cure for autism, but it can be managed in a way that offers considerable relief and improvement. Laser acupuncture and traditional acupuncture have been shown to result in improvements in language comprehension and self-care ability. Treatments may result in significant improvements in social initiation, receptive language, motor skills, coordination, and attention span. In some cases, Laurie Mecham will recommend testing for gluten sensitivity as there is a higher rate of gluten sensitivity in persons with autism and some studies show significant improvement when a gluten free diet is adopted.
Back Pain - alleviates muscle spasms, helps swelling from herniated disks and degenerative disk disease, decreases inflammation from arthritis, treats subluxation by gently restoring vertebrae to normal position. Treatment increases flexibility and mobility for most back conditions.
Bells Palsy - restores facial muscles and nerve function and prevents future recurrences
Bronchitis (Acute and Chronic) - helps clear mucus and phlegm, decreases chronic cough
Cancer - relieves the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, such as exhaustion, nausea and vomiting
Candida Overgrowth - helps clear up skin problems, restores gastrointestinal system's normal bacterial levels, reduces or eliminates urinary/bladder infections, reduces or eliminates yeast infections
Celiac Disease - There is no cure for Celiac Disease. It must be managed by diet. In conjunction with a gluten-free diet, acupuncture and Chinese Herbs help to strengthen the immune system and repair the damage that gluten can effect on those allergic or sensitive to it. In the case of accidental ingestion of gluten, prompt intervention with acupuncture can minimize symptoms (including headache, body ache, insomnia, gastro-intestinal pain, anxiety, depression, and panic) and speed recovery.
Common Cold and Flu - alleviates symptoms such as headache, body ache, cold chills, fever, hot sweats, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue. Can be used as preventative for colds and flu
Constipation and Diarrhea - restores regularity
Depression - helps decrease fatigue and cloudy muddled thinking and restores a sense of wellbeing
Fractures - increases speed of healing, decreases pain and inflammation, increases mobility
Fibromyalgia - helps lessen pain, increases energy, helps with digestive problems
Frozen shoulder - increases mobility, decreases pain, restores normal movement more quickly than when left untreated
Gout - relieves pain and inflammation, prevents recurrent attacks
Headaches and migraines - decreases head, neck and shoulder pain. Alleviates muscle spasms, auras and nausea
Hepatitis - manages symptoms such as fatigue and jaundice
Herpes - decreases pain and length of outbreak
High Blood Pressure - can help reduce high blood pressure and significantly decrease its symptoms, such as dizziness, flushed face, nervousness, severe headaches, restlessness, difficult breathing, nose bleeding, insomnia, intestinal complaints, depression, short temper and emotional instability.
HIV/AIDS - manages symptoms such as loss of appetite, fatigue, skin problems, headaches, aches and pains, improves overall quality of life, strengthens immune system
Indigestion - reduces or eliminates gas and bloating, improves overall digestion
Infertility - supports male and female fertility for those experiencing difficulty conceiving
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - helps restore normal bowel movements
Insomnia - reduces the need for sleeping aids and improves quality and duration of sleep
Menopause - treats hot flashes, emotional side effects, hormonal imbalances, dryness
Menstrual Cramps - reduces or eliminates pain and regulates menstrual cycle
Mesothelioma - helps with pain and nausea associated with chemotherapy and radiation treatments
Morton's Neuroma - eliminates inflammation and pain
Pain (Acute and Chronic) - decreases all kinds of physical pain: muscular, skeletal, joints, headaches, toes, ankles, knees, nose, ears, eyes, teeth, gums, etc.
PMS - decreases abdominal bloating, pain and cramps, back and leg pain, headaches, emotional irritability, and restores normal bowel movements
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Traditional acupuncture, laser acupuncture, and Chinese Herbs can significantly lessen the severity of PTSD. Regular treatments help ease and minimize the frequency, severity and duration of triggering episodes and their psychological and physical impact.
Pregnancy - supports the health of mother and child through duration of pregnancy, can help women with a history of miscarriage or difficulty conceiving carry a pregnancy to full-term
Psycho-Emotional problems - calms the spirit, helps release anxiety and depression, restores more stable moods
Sciatica - decreases pain and inflammation, restores normal movement, takes pressure off nerves that affect low back and legs
Shingles - decreases pain and length of outbreak
Sinusitis and Sinus Infections - decreases nasal congestion, inflammation and pressure, helps eliminate bacterial and viral infections, decreases pressure and pain in head
Stress - helps improve one's reaction to stressful situations, supports a calmer outlook on life
Sprains and Sports Injuries - decreases recuperation time, decreases pain, swelling and inflammation in muscles and joints
Weight Loss - in conjunction with healthy eating and exercise, helps suppress hunger and increase metabolism
Do you have any questions?
Laurie Mecham (L.Ac.) practices acupuncture in the Greater St. Louis area. We would be happy to hear from you. You can contact the acupuncture clinic at:
314-288-9525
or email Laurie directly at laurie.mecham@att.net
We are located within easy driving distance of Allenton MO, Ballwin MO, Chesterfield MO, Clarkson Valley MO, Clayton MO, Country Life Acres MO, Creve Coeur MO, Creve Coeur Beach MO, Crystal Lake Park MO, Des Peres MO, Eureka MO, Frontenac MO, Glencoe MO, Grey Summit MO, Grover MO, Huntleigh MO, Manchester MO, Maryland Heights MO, Pacific MO, Peerless Park MO, Pond MO, St.Louis MO, Town and Country MO, Twin Oaks MO, Valley Park MO, Westwood MO, Wildwood MO, and Winchester MO.
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Traditional Acupuncture Health Clinic
15480 Clayton Road
Suite 103
Ballwin, MO 63011
ph: 314-288-9525
laurie