Testimonial:  Painful Menses

Painful Menses Take a Hike with CAM (Complementary Alternative Medicine)

Acupuncture and herbs have been found to be highly effective in regulating many different imbalances in the menstrual cycle. The following is a letter from a patient who wanted to share her experience.

"Having just been told that a hysterectomy was the best possible solution for what had become twice monthly heavy and painful menstrual bleeding, I stated emphatically to my physician that it was simply out of the question and began looking for alternatives. After researching Chinese medicine and acupuncture specifically, I contacted one of the professional associations for a referral to a Chinese herbalist. I received David's name and explanation that he was also an acupuncturist and experienced with naturopathic practices. David's soothing manner, intent listening skills, and sound knowledge of Oriental healing practices were a welcome relief to the absence of dialogue I have experienced with western medicine.

We formed a triumvirate partnership with David's knowledge and experience, my divine sources of healing, and myself with the shared intention of resolving this. Using a combination of herbal and acupuncture methods, I am happy to report that I am having one cycle a month, on time to the day, and what is the closest to a reasonable flow I have experienced in twenty-five plus years. Perhaps if there is one aspect that cannot be emphasized enough it is the importance of focused intention. During each session and at other times whenever it came to mind, I stated clearly to myself, "I am well," and directed healing to my womb.

It is with great gratitude I thank my partners in this matter and acknowledge to you that I trust David with my life. I do not say this lightly or often of anyone."

L.C., Tewksbury