Catherine Van Til, MSTOM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM
Acupuncture In Grand Rapids, Michigan
Catherine is a licensed acupuncturist with a practice in Northeast Grand Rapids. She has extensive experience in treating a wide range of issues but specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems, mental emotional issues such as anxiety and depression, sleep problems, and all types of pain management including low back pain, neck pain, and headaches/migraines.
In Chinese medical theory, food is considered medicine. Food has qualities and functions biochemically and energetically that target specific organs. Not only that, but the action a particular food takes to benefit that organ in terms of taste, color and temperature is what is included in Five Element theory. Food has a relationship to both the natural elements
A study conducted by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has determined that the use of moxibustion at specific days during a woman’s menstrual cycle can decrease pain associated with menstruation. Dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation is a big problem for many women. This study used moxibustion, an accessory modality of TCM, to treat the pain associated with menstruation. The
Healthy blood circulation is a vital component of life for human beings. Without proper blood flow, life would cease to exist. Blood isn’t the only thing that’s important, it’s what the blood is carrying that makes circulation so important. Blood carries fresh oxygen, hormones and nutrients that we absorb from our food. Without these components, the organs and tissues
