b"Symptom Management FA FooccuussoonnAccuuppuunnccttuurreeTa TrreeaattmmeennttssccaannhheellppalllleevviiaatteeMMSSssyymmppttoommssBy Maggie CourierA diagnosis of multiple sclerosis canpoints in the body, which tap into that areas profoundly affect an individuals lifestyle. Uponenergy ow and stimulate the body's natural diagnosis, a patient may begin treatment withhealing processes, including the release of a DMT as recommended by their neurologist.endorphins (natural painkillers). The treatment Suchpharmaceuticaltreatmentscanhelpshould then unblock and redirect the energy ow, slow disease progression or modify relatedpotentially achieving balance in the nervous symptoms of the illness. In addition to thesystem and lessening some of the negative DMT, optional health practices and productssymptoms. thatmanypatientsusetoenhancetheirThe idea of being treated with the use of quality of life are also available.needles seems odd and distressing to some. Holistic, all-inclusive treatments, knownChad Bailey, a practitioner at Shin Wellness as complementary or alternative medicine,in Miami, explained that nding a patient can be used as an addition or alternativewho is hesitant to allow needling is common. to pharmaceuticals. CAM practices, such asI remind them how small and thin acupuncture chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture, areneedles are and use the metaphor of the size of commonly used in conjunction with DMTs toa hair for reference.treat the mind and body. It is important toBailey has successfully treated MS patients for discuss the best treatment option for yourfatigue, depression, pain, spasms, incontinence, individual needs with your healthcare team. andvisionandspeechproblemsamong A other symptoms. He related that effects from AccuuppuunnccttuurreeAcupuncture is often regarded as a holisticacupuncturemaybefeltthesamedayof formofcomplementarymedicineforMStreatment, but could also occur in 24-72 hours and is a popular therapy used by patients. Itafter treatment. Treatment effects typically is an ancient technique that is still practicedlast between seven and 14 days.worldwide. It is a treatment that manipulatesWWiitthhootthheerrmmeetthhooddssthe energy (chi) that ows throughout theBaileybelievesthecombinationof different meridians within the body. In someacupuncture with regular exercise and activity instances, with MSers, that energy is thoughthelps eliminate symptoms. He said one such to be blocked and may cause symptoms suchexercise is Tai Chi, a slow-moving martial art as pain, spasticity, bladder problems, andthat focuses on proper structure of movement, depression. A licensed, qualied acupuncturistrelaxation, and breathing. There is a synergy inserts small, thin needles at specic pressurebetween acupuncture and Tai Chi, as they msfocusmagazine.org 18 msfocusmagazine.org"