Traditional Chinese Medicine How and Why it Works… Born in Hong Kong, Daniel K. Wong, was an apprentice to Dr. Chan Yau Kei from 1974 to 1986, which earned him membership in the Hong Kong Chinese Herbalists Assn. From 1985 – 1995, Daniel had his own Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice in Hong Kong. In 1997 he moved his holistic practice to Scottsdale and founded the Apricot House of Herbs. Since 1999, Daniel has held licensure as a Diplomate in Chinese Herbology with the NCCAOM (National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). In his practice, Daniel imports over 700 medicinal herbs, from which he formulates healing remedies for a multitude of ailments. These herbs are usually boiled in water to drink as a “Tea”. The theory behind this is to achieve the internal balance and inner harmony of the body. Oriental herbal medicine dates back about 4,000 years. The first step in diagnosis is Observation which involves observing an individual’s general appearance, facial color, physical secretions/excretions, and assessing the tongue by its color, coating, shape and movement. Secondly is Listening to the patient’s voice and respiration. The third step involves asking many Questions about symptoms they feel or may have overlooked. The fourth step is the most important- the Herbologist puts three fingers on three positions of each wrist to feel the pulses of the organs. The formula is then based on the findings of these four steps. Thus, the formula is preventative as well as curative herbal medicine. It is customized for each patient’s needs. The exactitude of which herbs work together for a specific healing function is crucial. These diagnostics and the prescription are Daniel Wong’s forte. Traditional Chinese Medicine also involves certain dietary guidelines, such as refraining from drinking anything cold, as well as what a person eats. Herbal teas can improve common ailments such as arthritis, depression, diabetes, heartburn, women’s problems, hepatitis, heart/liver/kidney problems, neurological dysfunction, reduction of cysts and tumors, muscle spasms, fatigue, stress, infertility, sore throat and more. Daniel’s is pleased to explain how he feels he can help any ailments you may have. Daniel Wong looks forward to seeing you and serving your health needs. Daniel K. Wong, NCCAOM Apricot House of Herbs Kiva Professional Plaza 7110 E. McDonald Drive, Suite B-4 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Call 480-423-3881 to Schedule an Appointment Doulas - Women caring for Women in Childbirth (hour 2) A Doula attends the birthing mother during Labor. She focuses on helping the mother create her ideal birth. A Doula provides choices and allows for Empowerment. She does not change shifts like nurses or other medical providers. She is a consistent presence during labor. She is there to give Physical, Emotional and Psychological support. A Doula protects the mother and father and their wishes for the birth. She helps maintain a quiet environment conducive to a peaceful birth. She helps with Physical and Emotional comfort measures and gives ideas for natural pain relief. A Doula meets with the couple prior to birth and listens to what THEY want from the birth, then works to help facilitate their ideal birth. *Statistics show that the presence of a Doula: Reduced the cesarean birth rate by 50% Reduced the length of Labor by 25% Reduced the use of Oxytocin by 40% Reduced the request for pain medication by 30% Reduced the rate of Epidural usage by 60% The benefits for the babies were the following: Babies had fewer neonatal complications Babies had fewer workups for sepsis Babies had fewer health problems at six weeks than the infants of women who had not had a doula present during labor. *(Klaus, Kennell and Klaus (1993)(Quoted From Childbirth Education, Practice, Research and Theory by Nichols and Huminick) Jessica Wild is a certified Childbirth Educator and Doula (helping women labor and deliver) and has been empowering, teaching and reminding women how to have babies since moving to Arizona in April of 2000. She has since attended almost 100 births as a Doula as well as experiencing a variety of outcomes for her own births: including a hospital induction, a home birth, an emergency cesarean and a VBAC! Jessica believes that Knowledge is Power and that Education is the Key to achieving the birth you desire. She respects that every woman labors and births differently and believes that EVERY woman deserves to feel strong and beautiful at these most powerful, amazing moments of her life. Services available include Childbirth Education, Doula Services, Fertility classes and support, Aromatherapy for Pregnancy, Gemstone Support for Labor and Delivery, Hypnosis for pregnancy and birth, Lactation support, Equipment rental etc. Jessica also offers Reiki, Emotional Clearing and Chakra Balancing Work. Distance Consultations are also available, please email Jessica for more information. Jessica Wild,CCCE, CLD, CHt, BS Doula & Childbirth Educator, Certified Hypnotherpaist Angel Dance Birth Services Mesa, Arizona www.jessicawild.com Offering Support to Pregnant and Birthing women. For More Information call or email: oilymom@jessicawild.com (H) 480-985-8314 (C) 480-236-3366

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