Integrative Medicine for Chronic Illness with Dr. Jacqueline Junco
Acupuncture is one of the most popular and effective alternatives to conventional treatment of chronic illness. However, there is still a prevailing skepticism surrounding alternative medicine within the medical community. In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline Junco and I explore the transformative potential of acupuncture, Qigong, and Chinese traditional medicine as an alternative way of treatment for autoimmune disorders. Dr. Junco highlights the profound benefits of acupuncture in managing symptoms, offering a unique perspective on its ability to regulate stress levels and create a calm state of mind. We also discuss the challenges patients face in accessing acupuncture treatment due to financial constraints and limited insurance coverage, exposing a huge gap in the availability of integrative approaches within mainstream healthcare. Key points: 00:01 Introduction 02:30 Frequency of acupuncture sessions and insurance coverage challenges. 05:00 Accessible alternatives for acupuncture. 07:30 Breathing methods for the immune system. 10:00 The importance of sleep in the healing process. 12:30 Minimizing sugar and caffeine in recovery. 15:00 More on the integrative approach to wellness. 20:00 Challenges in alternative treatment with traditional physicians. Enjoy this episode? Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-on-your-plate-with-haylie-pomroy/id1548802705 Detox the right way by joining the 10-Day Cleanse Challenge. 👉 https://hayliepomroy.com/cleanse Get a FREE hard copy of the Fast Metabolism Diet book! 👉 https://hayliepomroy.com/freebook Become a certified Fast Metabolism Health Coach NOW! 👉 https://hayliepomroy.com/pages/mu-fast-metabolism-coaching-level-1 Dr. Jacqueline Junco, M.D., MPH, AP, a physician at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine is a renowned expert in providing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services. Dr. Junco is a medically trained doctor who is certified in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and oriental medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her knowledge of Western medicine and natural alternatives creates a powerful combination of modern technology and ancient therapies that are used to treat a vast majority of health conditions. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-junco-775507162/ #fastmetabolismdiet #integrativemedicine #chronicillness
Acupuncture is one of the most popular and effective alternatives to conventional treatment of chronic illness. However, there is still a prevailing skepticism surrounding alternative medicine within the medical community. In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline Junco and I explore the transformative potential of acupuncture, Qigong, and Chinese traditional medicine as an alternative way of treatment for autoimmune disorders. Dr. Junco highlights the profound benefits of acupuncture in managing symptoms, offering a unique perspective on its ability to regulate stress levels and create a calm state of mind. We also discuss the challenges patients face in accessing acupuncture treatment due to financial constraints and limited insurance coverage, exposing a huge gap in the availability of integrative approaches within mainstream healthcare. Key points: 00:01 Introduction 02:30 Frequency of acupuncture sessions and insurance coverage challenges. 05:00 Accessible alternatives for acupuncture. 07:30 Breathing methods for the immune system. 10:00 The importance of sleep in the healing process. 12:30 Minimizing sugar and caffeine in recovery. 15:00 More on the integrative approach to wellness. 20:00 Challenges in alternative treatment with traditional physicians. Enjoy this episode? Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-on-your-plate-with-haylie-pomroy/id1548802705 Detox the right way by joining the 10-Day Cleanse Challenge. 👉 https://hayliepomroy.com/cleanse Get a FREE hard copy of the Fast Metabolism Diet book! 👉 https://hayliepomroy.com/freebook Become a certified Fast Metabolism Health Coach NOW! 👉 https://hayliepomroy.com/pages/mu-fast-metabolism-coaching-level-1 Dr. Jacqueline Junco, M.D., MPH, AP, a physician at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine is a renowned expert in providing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services. Dr. Junco is a medically trained doctor who is certified in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and oriental medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her knowledge of Western medicine and natural alternatives creates a powerful combination of modern technology and ancient therapies that are used to treat a vast majority of health conditions. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-junco-775507162/ #fastmetabolismdiet #integrativemedicine #chronicillness