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Natural therapies for overcoming opioid dependency, Dr. Catherine Browne

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Natural therapies for overcoming opioid dependency

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Dr. Catherine Browne

With opioid dependency at epidemic levels, Catherine Browne, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, provides an accessible and practical guide to the effective use of natural therapies in helping people wean off opioids, manage withdrawal symptoms, and address pain without opioids. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience, Dr. Browne explains how Chinese medicine, acupuncture and acupressure, herbs, essential oils, nutritional supplements, meditation, and exercise can be used to address addiction and restore the body to optimal functioning. Individuals and families who are struggling with addiction, as well as medical practitioners and holistic healthcare professionals, will find help and encouragement in Dr. Browne's detailed protocols and advice for integrating natural therapies with traditional medical treatment. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Catherine Browne, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, presents an effective protocol for controlling pain and helping individuals wean off prescription opioids using natural therapies such as herbs, Chinese medicine, essential oils, and lifestyle practices. Dr. Catherine Browne is the author of Natural Therapies for Overcoming Opioid Dependency. She has more than 30 years' experience using natural therapies for treating pain and addiction. She holds a doctorate in acupuncture and Oriental medicine and is a board-certified acupuncturist and registered professional herbalist. She is the founder of In Harmony Wellness Clinic, where she specializes in serving U.S. veterans, and lives in Hamptonville, North Carolina. For those struggling with opioid addiction, Dr. Catherine Browne offers an accessible path to nonaddictive pain management using traditional Chinese medicine. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Browne reveals how natural therapies - including acupuncture, acupressure, and herbs - can serve a a viable alternative to pharmaceuticals in addressing chronic pain at the root, easing withdrawal symptoms, and counteracting the long-term impacts of opioid use on the body. Her practical strategies and advice for integrating these time-tested protocols with Western medicine empower anyone battling reliance on opioids to understand treatment options that repair the body and restore health. Acknowledgments Introduction: Why Consider Natural Therapies? Part 1: Natural Therapies to Combat Addiction 1 Opioid Dependency: A Breakdown 2 Chinese Medicine: Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit 3 Acupuncture and Acupressure: Clearing Blockages and Stagnation 4 Herbs: Powerful Plant Medicines to Drive Recovery 5 Essential Oils and Flower Essences: Therapeutic Support for the Body and Spirit 6 Nutrition and Supplements: Rebuilding the Body's Reserves Part 2: Protocols for Treatment 7 Basic Protocols: Treating Addiction by Correcting Elemental Imbalances 8 Withdrawal: Managing Symptoms 9 Pain: Using Natural Therapies in Place of Narcotics 10 Health Problems: Addressing the Long-Term Effects of Opioid Use Notes Suggested Reading Resources Index "Catherine Browne's clear explanations of the various natural and traditional therapies she recommends, as well as her practical suggestions for accessible herbs, fill a significant gap in current strategies for treating opioid dependency and will be much appreciated by sufferers and healthcare professionals alike." - Penelope Ody, author of The Complete Medicinal Herbal "This easy-to-read book offers a practical roadmap to recovery through the use of Chinese medicine and other natural therapies. Its unique approach and non-judgmental tone make it a great resource for people struggling with addiction." - Dr. J..

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