Dr. Johannah Reilly, ND, LAC

Natural medicine offers a variety of excellent ways to alleviate pain. Acupuncture has been used for centuries in reducing and eliminating pain. From the Chinese medicine point of view, pain is just blocked, or stuck energy. Move the "Chi"/"Qi" and get instant relief. There are wonderful herbs that address pain. Two of which are white willow bark (which is what aspirin is derived from), and valerian (what the drug valium was derived from). Also, a good manipulation of the spine can often immediately relieve pain. As a last note, pain can be the body's way of communicating that there is a problem. To just cover up, dull or ignore the pain may not be the healthiest response. For the best salutation, see a naturopathic doctor to be evaluated for the root cause of your pain. Then how you address it will be effective and efficient.

JoHannah Reilly, ND, LAc

Some people use the herb feverfew for migraines. My experience is delayed food allergies are usually the underlying cause of migraines. I identify the food and have patients totally avoid it, usually the migraines are gone. I also check for neck misalignment and see if there is jaw tension adding to these headaches.

I don't know ayurvedic herbs. The best thing I know for increasing lactation is the Chinese herbal formula Dang Gui Shao Yao San. Totally safe for pregnancy and lactation. Also, if you are not an alcoholic, then a beer really helps.

Hi there,

The Naturopathic approach is based more on the cause rather than the symptoms, so although it is hard to say without seeing your father as a patient, I know that Naturopathic care has benefitted every patient in our practice.

There is very little risk involved with being treated naturally.

Good afternoon,

Acupuncture along with other treatments, supplements, and herbs can definitely help your husband. Please call our office at 303-541-9600 to schedule a new patient appointment and we can give him the holistic care he needs.

Kind regards,

Lupus is an autoimmune disease. The medical literature would define Lupus
as "losing self tolerance", which in plain speak means that you don't love
yourself. Your body attacks itself. This sounds simplistic but can
actually be profound. Discovering the roots of not loving yourself usually
leads one back to their family of origin. Did a parent discourage you, or
verbally abuse you? Was there even worse abuse? Understanding that these
early messages have been internalised, and that you are now saying these
negative messages to yourself can be the beginning of change. Homeopathic
medicine is an elegant way to address these issues. In addition Chinese
herbs and accupuncture are also helpful in treating Lupus.

JoHannah Reilly ND