Case 1: Thyroid Imbalance
Female, 30s: She came in for fluctuating thyroid hormones. Her levels swung between too high and too low, consistently outside the normal range.
Treatment: She received four acupuncture treatments with Chinese herbal medicine. When she returned to her physician, her thyroid hormone levels had returned to normal range.
Case 2: Diabetes
Male, 60s: He had type 2 diabetes for several years and struggled with fluctuating blood sugar throughout the day.
Treatment: He received acupuncture treatments alongside Chinese herbal medicine, which helped stabilize his blood sugar levels. He also improved his diet — cutting down carbs and increasing protein — which contributed to sustaining his overall energy and emotional wellbeing.
Case 3: High cholesterol
Male 50s: He was concerned about the elevated level of cholesterol. He was going through a relationship issue then and he was under a lot of stress. He realized that he was deteriorating his health. His doctor recommended his taking a medication, but he did not want to take it. Instead, he decided to take natural approach.
Treatment: I gave him 3-4 acupuncture sessions with Chinese herbal formula. I also gave him Reiki to release his tension and anger. He learned not to control over life, but rather make a peace. Within a couple month, the cholesterol level came down. He learned to live more naturally and began enjoying what he had in his life.
Case 4: Hypoglycemia with Chronic Fatigue
Female, 20s: She had suffered from chronic fatigue since her teens. She recalled it beginning when she contracted mono in high school. She had no energy to live the active life other young women her age enjoyed — she was tired all the time. Her periods were irregular, causing PMS with emotional swings. She loved sweets and indulged regularly.
Treatment: She began receiving acupuncture, which gave her noticeably more energy. She received dietary instruction — cutting down sugar intake significantly. Lemon water was introduced to help curb her sweet cravings. She completed detoxification of the colon and liver, which helped regulate her menstruation and brought emotional calm. A Chinese herbal formula strengthened her immune system. Gradually she gained more energy and became more active. She slowly began enjoying life and the happiness around her.
Case 5: Hashimoto's disease
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Disclaimer:
Please note, Mika Ichihara, M.S., L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and holistic practitioner, and not a medical doctor. Always consult a medical doctor or appropriate physician to discuss your conditions and receive their medical advice. You should not rely on this website for diagnosis or medical advice, which serves solely as general holistic guidance to your conditions. Mika Ichihara may provide general information about medical conditions and treatments. However, the information provided by Mika Ichihara and this website is not a substitute for medical advice. Mika Ichihara assumes no responsibility or liability for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly from action taken based on her holistic advice and the information or material on or linked to this site.