Lotus Spring Acupuncture

Acupuncture?!? I decided that a few needles might be better than suffering from the severe pain associated with arthritis of the hips. After a few treatments, I was feeling much less pain in my hips and I even became so relaxed and comfortable during the treatments I didn’t want the needles removed. I have referred many friends and family members to Lotus Spring Acupuncture and they have been impressed with the treatment and have been pleased with their physical improvements. Thanks, Dan!‎

SG, Cedar Hills, UT

I didn’t start out a believer in acupuncture.  I was skeptical but the urging of a good friend who had success with it, I thought I’d try it.

I had been in a serious car accident 6 1/2 years prior.  As a result of the car accident i have permanent damage to my back that is not surgical due to where the injury is.  Since my pain level is normally between 4 and 8 (with an occasional 10 that leaves me incapacitated), I have been living off mild pain meds during the day and narcotic pain meds at night.  I was also seeing a chiropractor once or twice a month to help.  After my first two weeks of treatment, my pain level was down to a 2 which I had never had before and I was able to go without my pain meds during the day and cut down on my pain meds at night to once or twice a week.  After a month of acupuncture, I was able to go off my pain meds at night because the pain was gone.  With all the physical therapies, chiropractic therapies, pain meds and other treatments over the past 6 1/2 years,  I have never had a pain free day until I started acupuncture. 

I also have stress headaches on a regular basis.  Since starting treatment on those they have decreased to almost nothing.  I also have a severe case of acid reflux that I not only took a daily medication for but Tums throughout the day as well.  We haven’t really focus on treating that but with a few points added in with the rest of them, I have been able to walk away from my bottle of Tums.  I suspect that if we focused on the acid relux, I’d be off the daily medication as well.

With the pain free days I’ve had over the past few months, I am a firm believer with acupuncture.  I just wished I had started it years ago.

LJ

American Fork, UT

“This summer during a Mountaineering trip I experienced sever knee pain to the point where I struggled to carry my backpack with any weight in it. I went to a Sports Medicine Clinic and I was told that my IT Band in my leg was too tight and probably the cause of the pain. They gave me a few stretches and sent me on my way. I did the stretches but the pain continued during my subsequent hikes. I went to Dan and after two acupuncture treatments and one deap tissue massage treatment the pain was gone.”

RL

Saratoga Springs, UT

My husband and I have been trying to have children for 3-4 years.  We have tried everything from hormone therapy, In vitro fertilization (IVF), artificial insemination without any results.  My friend suggested that I try acupuncture.  I made an appointment with Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness Inc. to address infertility.  Dan Clark, my acupuncturist said that it takes time for the hormones to balance.  During the course of treatments, I felt more balanced with my hormones and emotions.  I have felt more relaxed overall.  Two months later my husband and I found out that we were pregnant.  We have been blessed with a baby boy nine months later.  I am very pleased and satisfied with the care and environment that Lotus Spring Acupuncture.  I would highly recommend Dan Clark, Acupuncturist at Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness to anyone!

JS

Lehi, UT

I went into Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness Inc for low energy, insomia, muscle tightness, neck pain and headaches.  I experienced an immediate response of energy.  I felt like a new person.  I could tell my body was responding to the acupuncture.  I had no headaches and I slept better and had less neck pain.  When the acupuncture treatment was combined with massage the pain in my neck left.  I am very satisfied with the results of acupuncture.  I take less medications now-including no pain medications.

CS

Highland, UT

By Dan Clark, Acupuncturist  

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I am 37 year old mother of five children. I had been suffering from a horrible disease called Trigeminal Neuralgia for almost 4 years. I was working with a neurologist trying to help stop the pain. I was taking the most medication I could without causing damage to the rest of the body! Bit I was still having horrible side effects from the medication and it could not even mask the pain. I was rapidly losing weight, in two weeks, I had lost 15 pounds. I could not function as a mother and wife. » Read the rest of this entry …

Acupuncture and Reproductive Health

Current statistics state that one in five couples over the age of 30 have difficulty conceiving after one year of trying. Many of these couples are turning to acupuncture and Oriental medicine for a safe, effective and natural solution to have a healthy baby.

Oriental medicine has a long history when it comes to enhancing fertility for both men and women. In fact, evidence that acupuncture and herbal medicine have been used to aid fertility can be found in early medical literature dating back to 3AD.

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By Dan Clark, Acupuncturist
801-756-3860
Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine American Fork, UT
Holistic Medical Center Provo, UT

Approximately 38 million Americans suffer with chronic anxiety or depression.  One out of eight adults are currently taking antidepressant medications.  While these medications can offer support and benefit on certain occasions, there are indeed many people that do not respond well to this form of treatment.  This can be due to a number of factors including:

·         Various side effects that outweigh the benefits of the medication

·         A developed tolerance to the medication that causes the benefits to diminish

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By Dan Clark, Acupuncturist
801-756-3860
Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness Inc
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine American Fork
Holistic Medical Center American Fork, UT

Approximately 44 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis. Many of these people are being treated with Western medications such as steroids and anti-inflammatories, while many others’ symptoms are left untreated, as they do not want to pursue conventional Western treatment options.

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By Dan Clark, Acupuncturist
801-756-3860
Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness Inc
Holistic Wellness Clinic American Fork, UT
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is one of the few natural treatment options that can be profoundly helpful for women suffering from endometriosis. This condition, which occurs when the tissue that lines the endometrium is found to be growing outside the uterus, is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition that affects 10 to 20% of American women of childbearing age. The typical symptoms are severe menstrual cramping, irregular menstrual bleeding, lower back pain, pain after intercourse, fatigue, and occasionally difficulty in conception.

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What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient form of healthcare that originated in China at least 2,500 years ago. It has been practiced throughout the Asian world for many centuries. Acupuncture has been accepted into the Western mainstream culture since the 1970’s and is currently soaring in popularity throughout many parts of the Western hemisphere. Through the use of

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Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness Inc serving American Fork, Lehi, Highland, Alpine, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lindon, Orem, Provo, and Pleasant Grove

Many people are not aware that acupuncture and Oriental medicine have enjoyed a rich and extensive history in treating the gamut of female health concerns, from PMS to dysmenorrheal (Painful periods)to postpartum issues. Menopause is another dimension of female health that can be extremely difficult for women, as hot flashes and night sweats can cause unbearable discomfort. Fortunately, acupuncture and herbs are excellent options for menopausal women, as they offer safe, noninvasive, and effective treatment for these often debilitating symptoms. Menopause is a time where many women become yin deficient, meaning that the cooling, moistening, and calming aspects of their physiology are weakening. As a result, they often get hot, irritated, anxious, and can’t sleep as well. The main treatment principle for menopausal

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By Dan Clark, Acupuncturist

Acupuncturist serving American Fork, Lehi, Highland, Alpine, Pleasant Grove, Orem, Lindon, Provo, Eagle Mountain, and Saratoga and surrounding community. 

It is estimated that approximately 62 million Americans experience digestive problems on an ongoing basis. This is due to the harmful repercussions of the standard American diet on our population coupled with the high level of stress that the average American experiences. Digestive problems can range from minor annoyances, such as gas and bloating, to life-threatening illnesses, such as crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, unremitting diarrhea, and various cancers that target digestive organs. Whatever the case, it is always worth being proactive about our digestive health. The information contained in this article on acupuncture and natural therapies should definitely get you going in the right direction, not only with your digestion but also with your health in general. Let’s take a look at a few common disorders and what can be done about them.

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Here is the link to the newspaper article that came out on August 25th 2008.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700253067,00.html

Acupuncture Eases Pain

By Lois Collins from Deseret News

Acupuncture serving American Fork, Lehi, Highland, Alpine, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Orem and Lindon

Janine Ottley’s first visit to an acupuncturist was an act of desperation. She was on a cruise to Mexico when a killer headache struck, threatening to destroy her vacation. She figured it was worth a try.

“I got off the table and didn’t have a headache any more,” she says. “It didn’t seem possible.”

These days, regular visits are part of her survival strategy. Long plagued by headaches, pain, infections and fibromyalgia, she was a veteran of the search for relief — “I went to I can’t even count how many doctors, specialists.”

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Acupuncture and Oriential Medicine serving American Fork, Lehi, Highland, Alpine, Saratoga Spring, Eagle Mountain, Pleasant Grove, Orem, Lindon

By Dan Clark, Acupuncturist, MSOM 

It is estimated that over 50% of the American population experiences chronic fatigue. The most common causes are stress, overwork, insomnia, depression, and various malfunctions in the major systems of the body (endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, etc.) Western medicine is decidedly lacking in safe and effective treatment options for fatigue. Quite commonly, the first step is to use a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), such as Prozac, Paxil, or Wellbutrin, as fatigue is commonly associated with depression. Although trends are changing among the newer generation of doctors, it is still quite rare that the patient is offered lifestyle counseling that focuses on nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
There are many wonderful alternative treatment options that include acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and exercise. Acupuncture tops the list because it tends to be so effective is supplementing the body’s energy.

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Acupuncture and Natural Therapies for Sciatica
by Dan Clark, Acupuncturist, MSOM
((801) 756-3860
Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness Inc.

Holistic Wellness Clinic in American Fork, UT

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Lehi, UT

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have proven to be effective for many people who suffer from sciatica. This condition, which is characterized by nervy and gnawing pain that radiates from the low back down one or both legs, can be debilitating and frustrating. Many patients have tried conventional therapies such as pain medications, physical therapy, and chiropractic but still struggle with the condition.

In acupuncture theory, pain is believed to be due to stuck energy and blood in the body. It is always a result of impeded circulation, which can lead to inflammation or degeneration. In the case of sciatica, the gall bladder meridian is typically in need of energetic balancing. This meridian runs from the piriformus muscle in the buttocks down the lateral side of the legs, which is the pathway of the sciatic nerve. Qi stagnation (stuck energy) occurs in this meridian due to suppressed anger and stress. Because of this, a common dynamic amongst sciatica patients is that they tend to hold onto anger or express it inappropriately.

Acupuncture is a gentle treatment that is intended to be very relaxing, restorative and balancing. As the primary goal is to regulate the flow of Qi in the gall bladder meridian, one often notices that their entire sense of health is boosted from the treatment: physically, emotionally, and mentally. Most of my sciatic patients come for treatment 1-2 times per week for 4 weeks, at which time we assess for progress. The treatment plan depends upon the severity of the pain and how long it has been there.

Chinese herbal medicine can also play an important role in treating this condition. The following herbal formulas have all been proven to be useful in the treatment of sciatica:

du huo ji sheng tang: One of the main formulas for treating pain and spasm from the waist down

you gui wan: A kidney tonic formula that treats low back pain due to internal cold and deficiency

channel flow: A formula by Health Concerns that treats pain anywhere in the body

yao tong pian: One of the main formulas for all kinds of low back pain

Other people have found the following supplements to be helpful for sciatica:

* bromelain: anti-inflammatory enzyme
* fish oil: (3,000 mg daily)
* 5 HTP: (a natural precursor to serotonin; many people with chronic pain are serotonin deficient)

There are also specific yoga posture that are helpful for both prevention and for active flare ups. These poses are best learned from a yoga instructor, as it is fairly easy to exacerbate this condition with stretching. With the right combination of therapies, sciatica typically responds very well to treatment. I recommend combining acupuncture with Chinese herbs for a few weeks and possibly adding some targeted stretches. This should go a long way in your recovery from this painful condition.

If you have sciatica, call Dan at 801-756-3860 to set up your first acupuncture appointment today!

Approximately 70 million Americans are overweight. 34% of our country is obese, which means that one is over 20 pounds his or her optimal weight. The vast majority of overweight people have been on a variety of diets and regimens. It is quite common to experience initial success on diets. Unfortunately, the good results are usually temporary and eventually spiral into the same or a higher weight than we were at prior to the diet. This cycle can continue through life, which leaves many people feeling disempowered, cynical, and depressed about their ability to maintain an optimal weight. In my practice, I have helped many people lose weight and keep it off. This is because I educate my patients that they are NEVER to diet again. Instead, what they need to do is find a healthy way to eat that truly works for them and then stick with it as long as they live.

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In my private practice, PMS and dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) are certainly common reasons for seeking treatment with acupuncture with herbs, as these holistic methods tend to be very effective and safe options for most women. Chinese medicine and acupuncture have enjoyed a rich history in treating gynecological issues. Even today, many women turn to this style of treatment for numerous female health concerns. PMS and cramping usually respond very well to treatment. The key is to give it sufficient time before discerning if it is working for you. My experience has been that women younger than 25 typically respond very quickly to

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Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of natural therapies is their ability to optimize immune function and prevent illness and disease. In particular, Chinese and naturopathic medicine have a tremendous arsenal of natural remedies that can effectively heighten immunity and greatly reduce the chance of serious pathology from occurring. Immune weakness is certainly a ubiquitous concern in the modern world, as cancer, AIDS, autoimmune disease (multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, etc.), and pandemics such as the Avian bird flu constitute major health hazards for the global population. Although Western medicine can be miraculous in its ability to save lives, it is notably vacuous in its repertoire of natural agents to bolster immunity and balance one’s physiology. Therefore, it is imperative that the health benefits of natural therapies such as acupuncture, herbs, nutritional supplements, and dietary strategies be made available to as many people as possible. Let’s examine the main approaches of each of these therapies.

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Neck pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits. It is estimated that approximately 1 million people currently suffer with chronic neck pain. Acupuncture is one of the most widely used treatment options for neck pain, as it has a proven history of effectively treating this condition.
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Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have enjoyed a long and successful history of treating a wide variety of headache patterns. Migraine headaches currently affect around 5 million Americans. The cause of migraines eludes many of its sufferers. Certain foods have been identified as triggers. Stress, anxiety, and hormonal imbalances have also been found to play a role. Many people with migraines feel » Read the rest of this entry …

By Dan Clark, Acupuncturist, LMT, MSOM

Fibromyalgia is escalating to epidemic proportions, yet there is much about this condition that remains a mystery to allopathic physicians. After working with many patients who suffer from fibromyalgia, I have concluded that their causes and, thus, their treatments are multi-factorial. There simply isn’t one major reason why people are suffering with fibromyalgia. Instead, a variety of emotional, constitutional, and nutritional factors combine to influence the onset and duration of this condition.

Western medicine can offer little to patients with fibromyalgia. Even alternative practitioners often struggle in effectively treating this condition. I recommend a comprehensive treatment of fibromyalgia that includes acupuncture, herbs, nutritional supplementation, and therapeutic exercises such as yoga. Since the condition is caused by a variety of factors, its treatment must be multi-layered.

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Most of us can attest to the fact that stress is reaching epidemic proportions in modern society.  Balancing work, family, health, money, church and preparing a speech is a challenge that many of us feel ill equipped to face.  Eighty percent of the doctor visits in our country are stress related.  Our quality of life and health is largely determined by how we adapt and relate to daily stressors.  Excessive stress not only takes its toll on our bodies, strips the joy out of life and suppresses our creative instincts.  Without physical health, joy, and creativity, life is scarcely worth living.  Dissolving stress is certainly possible but takes a commitment to making lifestyle choices that creates balance throughout our lives.  Here are a few ancient techniques for eliminating stress, increasing energy, and creating emotional balance.  These are some of the most powerful tools we have for achieving optimal health and preventing future disease.

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