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Ms. Ellen D. Leonard, L.AC.

Acupuncturist

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23 years Experience
Ms. Ellen D. Leonard, L.AC.
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • New England School of Acupuncture
  • Accepting new patients

What helps with bloating?

It truly depends on what's causing it. I find the most common cause of chronic bloating is gluten intolerance. To find out if that's the cause, go online and find out all the READ MORE
It truly depends on what's causing it. I find the most common cause of chronic bloating is gluten intolerance. To find out if that's the cause, go online and find out all the places gluten is hidden and foods that cause the same response like barley, rye, spelt, and triticale. Then go gluten free for a month. It takes less than a gram to cause the bloating, so there's no cheating for that month. If it doesn't help then you'll know something else is causing it and it's time to see your PCP.

Can a sinus infection be fixed without medications?

Check with your local acupuncturist to see if they have herbal formulas that could help. In the meantime, try doing a nasal rinse using 1 cup of warm water and 1/4 teaspoon of READ MORE
Check with your local acupuncturist to see if they have herbal formulas that could help. In the meantime, try doing a nasal rinse using 1 cup of warm water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Can nasal fungal infection be fixed?

I would imagine it can, but you'll need to be seen by your primary care physician for a prescription.

What medications help with high blood pressure?

Allopathic medication is outside my scope of practice. You'll need to get a prescription from your primary care doctor. This one is an important one not to ignore. High blood READ MORE
Allopathic medication is outside my scope of practice. You'll need to get a prescription from your primary care doctor. This one is an important one not to ignore. High blood pressure is called the silent killer for a reason.

Can back hernia pain go away with treatments?

I would call the acupuncturists in your area and ask if they have had success with treating hernia pain.

What helps with chicken pox?

Time, and perhaps topicals for the itching. You might try l-Lysine which slows the reproduction of herpes viruses making the infections less severe, since chicken pox is a herpes READ MORE
Time, and perhaps topicals for the itching. You might try
l-Lysine which slows the reproduction of herpes viruses making the infections less severe, since chicken pox is a herpes virus.

Can a kidney infection go away without medications?

You might want to check with your local acupuncturist to see if they have any herbal formulas that could help. Otherwise, I don't know of anything else.

What helps with diarrhea?

Bananas and cheese are both binding. Other than that, OTC diarrhea meds usually work well. If they don't, you might want to see your PCP to see if there is something else causing READ MORE
Bananas and cheese are both binding. Other than that, OTC diarrhea meds usually work well. If they don't, you might want to see your PCP to see if there is something else causing it.

What treatments help with ankle mobility?

I would try acupuncture. I have had lots of success with that sort of thing.

How can I ease ankle arthritis pain?

Anything that ends in 'itis' has inflammation and heat, so ice can be helpful. You might also try going on a STRICT gluten free diet for a month and see if that helps. Gluten READ MORE
Anything that ends in 'itis' has inflammation and heat, so ice can be helpful. You might also try going on a STRICT gluten free diet for a month and see if that helps. Gluten is one of the biggest causes of inflammation in our society today.

Can drug addiction be fixed without medications?

I have not personally treated drug addition with acupuncture, but you might check with your local practitioners to see if they have any experience treating it or any herbal formulas READ MORE
I have not personally treated drug addition with acupuncture, but you might check with your local practitioners to see if they have any experience treating it or any herbal formulas that can help.

Can a spine hernia be fixed?

I'm not sure if acupuncture can affect a spine hernia. You might want to call around and see if any practitioners in your area have had any experience with this.

Can hyperthyroidism be treated without medications?

I don't know if that's possible or not. You may want to check with an acupuncturist in your area to see if they have treated hyperthyroidism with herbal formulas. But it's not READ MORE
I don't know if that's possible or not. You may want to check with an acupuncturist in your area to see if they have treated hyperthyroidism with herbal formulas. But it's not something you want to let go without a treatment you can verify is working.

Can bronchitis be fixed naturally?

I would check with your nearest acupuncturist and see if they have had success treating it with acupuncture and herbs. The two together can be very effective.

Can anxiety be fixed naturally?

Anxiety, stress, and depression are my favorite things to treat with acupuncture because it works so well!! So yes, anxiety most certainly can be treated naturally, depending READ MORE
Anxiety, stress, and depression are my favorite things to treat with acupuncture because it works so well!! So yes, anxiety most certainly can be treated naturally, depending on what's causing it. It may be a drug you are taking.

Can anxiety go away?

Anxiety, depression, and stress are my favorite things to treat because acupuncture works so well. I've had Vietnam vets who have been experiencing PTSD for 40 years able to get READ MORE
Anxiety, depression, and stress are my favorite things to treat because acupuncture works so well. I've had Vietnam vets who have been experiencing PTSD for 40 years able to get off their antidepression/anxiety meds after receiving a course of acupuncture. Check with your local practitioners.

Can hyperthyroidism be treated naturally?

Not that I know of but other acupuncturists may have had success with treatments and/or herbal formulas. I would check with any and all acupuncturists near you and ask if they READ MORE
Not that I know of but other acupuncturists may have had success with treatments and/or herbal formulas. I would check with any and all acupuncturists near you and ask if they have successfully treated Hyperthyroidism.

Carpal tunnel

Yes, I treat those symptoms often. Many times they are not actually from carpal tunnel but from thoracic outlet syndrome or a pinched nerve in your upper spine. Find an acupuncturist READ MORE
Yes, I treat those symptoms often. Many times they are not actually from carpal tunnel but from thoracic outlet syndrome or a pinched nerve in your upper spine. Find an acupuncturist near you and start treatments. It may give you complete relief without surgery.

What medications help with allergic rhinitis?

This question is out of the scope of my practice, but you may want to try OTC options like Flonase nasal spray.

Allergy

Try seeing an acupuncturist. Treatments and herbal formulas can help a lot, and there is a technique called NAET that is supposed to get rid of allergies. If that doesn't work, READ MORE
Try seeing an acupuncturist. Treatments and herbal formulas can help a lot, and there is a technique called NAET that is supposed to get rid of allergies. If that doesn't work, get a hold of an allergist who may suggest allergy shots to stop your allergic reactions.