Center for
Oriental & Harmonic Medicine
Susan B. Goldstone
L.Ac, Dipl.Ac, LMBT, MA

Articles

Acutonics® Healing System A Harmonic Approach to Health Care – "At no time in our history has there been a greater desire, interest and need for alternative forms of health care. The Acutonics® Healing System answers these needs, by drawing on science, music, metaphysics, ancient truths, philosophical traditions and both Eastern and Western Medicine to create an integrated and harmonic approach to health care and healing. It is a beautiful healing system that can be used by practitioners of all modalities." — Read the full article here.

Sound Healing for Children: Oriental Harmonic Medicine – "I was first introduced to sound as a therapeutic modality by an occupational therapist using sound for Sensory Integration. Working with children, she used specific sounds that invoked chemical changes in the brain, altering inharmonic behaviors. This aided children in connecting with their inner and outer worlds and worked with disorders of sensory processing. After months of observing children listening to specific sounds and frequencies, I noticed significant shifts in them." — Read the full article here.

Integrating Acutonics® into Practice: A Natural Rhythm – "Integrating the Acutonics® system into my Oriental Medical practice has been such an organic process that I wanted to share my experiences with other practitioners who may be questioning how they can incorporate harmonic sound medicine into their practice. This system is easily integrated into any and all complementary or traditional healthcare practices." — Read the full article here.

Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis – "As people begin taking responsibility for their own health, there is a growing trend toward finding medical systems that emphasize wellness & prevention. 'Prevention depends entirely on an exquisitely sensitive diagnostic scheme which is capable of accessing the process of disease close to its inception. In our time the only marginally available diagnostic instrument of which I am aware that embodies this art & science of diagnosis is the Chinese pulse.' This is a quote by Dr. Leon Hammer from his book for Oriental medical practitioners, 'Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: A Contemporary Approach.' " — Read the full article here.

Traditional Oriental Medicine for Children – "Traditional Oriental Medicine is over 3,000 years old. Its root can be found in China though other Asian countries have adapted this medicine and broadened its scope. Oriental Medicine is based on a life force energy known as 'Qi'. Qi flows through pathways throughout the body. Most acupuncture points are located on these pathways. When there is an imbalance of Qi flowing throughout a pathway, a physical symptom may occur." — Read the full article here.

What You Need to Know about Oriental Medicine – "Traditional Oriental Medicine is over 5,000 years old. Its origin is in China, thus the term Traditional Chinese Medicine. From the root of this Chinese medicine, many branches have grown out of Japan, Korea, Europe, and most recently, the United States. In November, 1996, the National Institute of Health recognized acupuncture as an effective medical modality. The credibility of this ancient medicine is growing rapidly in this country as medical research proves its efficacy." — Read the full article here.

About Chinese Herbal Medicine – "Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the world’s oldest, continually practiced medicine. It’s written history dates back over 2,500 years and its practice is much older than that. The most well known medical modality within TCM is acupuncture.'' However herbology is an integral practice within this medical model and it is quickly establishing itself as one of the most popular and effective therapies in this country. " — Read the full article here.

Treating Pain with Oriental Medicine – "In Chinese Medicine it is said that 'all pain must have stasis', meaning that where there is pain there is a blockage. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas work to remove the blockage thus relieving the pain." — Read the full article here.

Treating Digestive Disorders with Oriental Medicine – "It’s not surprising that common maladies among Americans are found in their gut. All we have to do is examine the diet of the average person filled with preservatives, pesticides, dairy products, sugars, sugar substitutes, saturated fats, margarines, cold and raw foods, alcohol, coffee, iced beverages, just to name a few. Traditional Oriental medicine sees the above list and more as contributing factors to digestive disorders. " — Read the full article here.

Acupuncture in the United States – "This review contrasts the provision of acupuncture in the United States versus the practice in Europe (focusing on Germany and Austria). A brief history of acupuncture is provided along with current practice trends. Information regarding educational preparation, licensing and provider groups is highlighted. Efforts of practitioners on both continents to seek acceptance and integration of acupuncture in their national health care systems are outlined. The article concludes with a review of research studies being funded in the United States to determine the efficacy of acupuncture as a viable treatment modality. " — Read the full article here.