Page numbers in italic indicate illustrations; numbers in bold indicate charts.
abuse, addiction and, 165
acetaminophen, 73
“acudetox” treatment strategy, 46–47
abdomen, 118–19
chest, 119–121
earth element and, 58–59
fire element and, 55–57
flower essences and, 118–122
metal element and, 59–61
opioid dependency and, 51–67
supplementary points, 61
Water element and, 52–53
Wood element and, 53–55
on the wrist, 121–22
essential oils and, 50
intention, setting, 50
points, stimulation of, 50
tonification versus sedation, 50–51
addiction, withdrawal, and 45–47
auricular (ear), 46–47
health restoration and, 47
imbalances and, 181
needles used in, 42
pain management and, 44–45
qi flow and, 24
therapies complementary to, 48–49
acupuncturist, licensed, (L. Ac.), 41, 141, 172
addiction, 16–165
acupuncture for, 45–47
chronic, 195
dependency and, 10
emotional imbalances and, 39
“once an addict, always an addict,” 9
adrenal fatigue/exhaustion, 201–2
agrimony, 115–16
amino acid supplements, 135–38
anise seed (Pimpinella anisum), 101–2
anxiety. See panic/anxiety
ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), 79
astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), 80
atractylodes (Atractylodes macrocephala), 80
Bach flower remedies, 115
bai zhu. See atractylodes
balance
Chinese medicine and, 23
five elements and, 27
basil (Ocimum basilicum), 102
Bladder (BL)
Water element meridians, 62
blockages, clearing. See acupressure; acupuncture
blood, 25–26
blood deficiency, 26
Bone Break Formula, 184–85, 184
bowel movements
L-glutamine and, 138
raw foods and, 124
brain. See also memory; neuroplasticity
addiction and, 16
endorphins and, 15–16
opioid receptor sites in, 173
perception of pain and, 182
reward pathway of, 17
burdock (Arctium lappa), 81
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), 81
cannabis (Cannabis sativa), 82
capsules, 76
carrier oils, 99
case studies
Chinese vs. Western medicine, 21–22
Fire element imbalance, 157–59
Metal element imbalance, 168–170
Water element imbalance, 146–48
Wood element imbalance, 151–53
cedar (Cedrus deodara), 103
channels, acupoints and, 51
cherry plum, 116
chestnut bud, 116
Chicken Soup, Restorative, 132
Chinese herbs, 68
energies and, 23–26
internal wind, 37
memory/cognitive deficits, 195–96
natural versus pharmaceutical therapies, 181
opioid addiction and, 20–21
Six Pathogenic Factors, 36
Taoist beliefs and, 22–23
Western medicine versus, 21–22
cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum cassia), 103–4
clary sage (Salvia sclarea), 104
clove (Eugenia caryophyllata), 105
codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula), 83
cognition, L-tyrosine and, 137
cognitive deficits. See memory
Conception Vessel (CV), 61
CV acupoints, 61, 67, 118, 119
conditioned association, 17
constipation, 203–4
Opioid-Induced Constipation Relief, 204, 204
contraindications
blood-moving herbs and, 183
prescription medication and, 175
coriander (Coriandrum sativum), 105
cravings
GABA and, 136
L-tyrosine and, 137
self-treatment for, 178
cun, body measurement and, 51
cupping, 48
Curing Pills, 179
CV. See Conception Vessel
cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), 106
dampness. See also internal dampness
chronic pain/stiffness due to, 191–92
damp bi, 191
Damp Bi Spray, 192–93
dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), 83–84
dang shen. See codonopsis
decoctions, 76–77
detoxification
L-glutamine and, 138
rapid or gradual cessation, 46
self-treatment for, 178
TCM and, 21
diet. See nutrition
digestion
L-glutamine and, 138
digestive problems, 202–3
constipation, 203–4
Liver qi stagnation, severe, 203
Spleen qi deficiency, digestion and, 203
DL-phenylalanine (DLPA), 137–38
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM), 11, 41
Earth element
acupoints and, 58–59
essential oils and, 100
meridians, acupoints and, 65
worthlessness/feeling trapped, 40–41
Earth/Spleen imbalances, 159–164
case study, 162–64
memory/cognitive deficits, 197
Spleen qi deficiency, 160
elecampane (Inula helenium), 84
electrostimulation, 49
element(s). See five elements
elemental imbalances, 141
Fire/Heart, 154–59
Water/Kidney, 141–48
Wood/Liver, 148–153
eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus), 85
emotional factors. See also mood
disease and, 38–41
panic/anxiety: Water element, 39–40
emotional wellness, 39
endorphins, opioids and, 15–16, 46
energies, 23–26
Restore Energy and Vibrance formula, 200
essence. See jing
essential oils, 98–99
application of, 50
carrier oils and, 99
caution when using, 101
elemental influences of, 100
profiles, 101–14
eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), 106
exercise habits, disease and, 38
external wind, 37
fatigue, 199–202
adrenal, 201–2
dampness, 199
GABA and, 136
Lung qi deficiency, 201
Restore Energy and Vibrance formula, 200
Spleen qi deficiency, 199
fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), 107
Fire element
acupoints for, 55–57
essential oils and, 100
meridians, acupoints and, 64
San Jiao (Triple Burner) and, 29, 154
sensitivity/psychoticism and, 40
Fire/Heart imbalances, 154–59
case study, 157–59
Heart blood and qi deficiency, 155
five elements, 26–27
emotional imbalances and, 39
essential oils and, 99
meditation, 28
flower essences
acupoints and, 118–122
agrimony, 115–16
cherry plum, 116
chestnut bud, 116
Flower Essence Blend for Opioid Recovery, 117
profiles, 114–17
walnut, 116
wild rose, 117
food therapy. See TCM food therapy
fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum), 85
frankincense (Boswellia carterii), 107–8
Gallbladder (GB)
Wood element meridians, 63
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), 136
genetic factors, disease and, 37–38
geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), 108
ginger (Zingiber officinale), 109
glycerites, 78
gobo. See burdock
goji (Lycium chinense), 86
gou qi zi. See goji
grief, 165
hawthorn (Crataegus spp.), 86
health. See also wellness
complications, recovery and, 18
restoration of, following withdrawal, 47
health problems, long-term, 194–211
constipation, 203–4
digestive problems, 202–3
fatigue, 199–202
heart damage, 205
high blood pressure, 205
immune stress, 206–8
memory/cognitive deficits, 195–98
skin issues, 209–10
sleep issues, 205–6
stress, 208–9
sweating, excessive, 210–11
Heart (HT). See also Fire/Heart imbalances; Pericardium
blood deficiency, food therapy for, 129
damage to, 205
HT 5 acupoints, 55–56, 64, 122
memory/cognitive deficits, 196
meridians, Fire element, 64
qi deficiency fatigue, 201
sleep issues and, 205–6
Heat-Clearing Trauma Spray, 188–89
herb(s), 68–72
Chinese, 68
contraindications and, 183
liver health, 73
opioid dependency and, 69–74
realistic expectations and, 74
Herbal Ice, 186–87
herbal medicine, 41
herbal remedies, 74–78
capsules, 76
contraindications and, 75
decoctions, 76–77
glycerites, 78
infusions, 76–77
making, at home, 78
tablets, 76
TCM formulas, 75
tinctures, 77
herbal therapy, opioid replacement drugs and, 174
Herb Mix, Medicinal, 133
addicts, recovering, 39
prescription painkillers and, 180
he shou wu. See fo-ti
high blood pressure, 205
ho wood (Cinnamomum camphora), 110
HT. See Heart
huang qi. See astragalus
hydrocodone, 14
imbalances. See also elemental imbalances
acupuncture and, 181
emotional, 39
symptoms and, 30
Water element, case study, 146–48
immune stress, 206–8
infusions, 76–77
insomnia. See sleep
integrative holistic medicine, 11–12
internal dampness
chronic pain/stiffness due to, 191–92
dampness fatigue, 199
food therapy for, 130
internal wind, 37
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), 202, 203
jiao gu lan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum), 87
jing (essence), 25
adrenal fatigue and, 201–2
Kidneys (KI). See also Water/Kidney imbalances
KI acupoints, 52, 62, 118, 119–121
memory and cognitive deficits, 196
meridians, Water element, 62
yang or qi deficiency, food therapy for, 127
kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), 87–88
Lao-tzu (philosopher), 22–23
Large Intestine (LI)
Metal element meridians, 66
lavender (Lavandula spp.), 88, 110–11
lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), 88–89
l-glutamine, 138
ling zhi. See reishi
Liver (LV)
memory/cognitive deficits, 196
meridians, Wood element, 63
Opioid Liver Balancer, 150, 150
Liver qi stagnation, 149
food therapy for, 128
severe, 203
lofexidine, 179
L-tryptophan, 136
L-tyrosine, 137
Lungs (LU). See also Metal/Lung imbalances
memory/cognitive deficits, 197
meridians, Metal element, 66
qi deficiency, food therapy for, 131
qi deficiency fatigue, 201
magnesium supplementation, 134
mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata), 111
marjoram (Origanum majorana), 112
M.D., 172
meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), 89
medical qi gong (energy healing), 41, 42, 49
medicinal herbs
Medicinal Herb Mix, 133
profiles on, 79–97
meditation
five elements, 28
instructors, 172
neuroplasticity and, 17
memory
cognitive deficits and, 195–98
L-glutamine and, 138
opioid dependency and, 17
meridians
acupoints and, 51
Earth element, 65
Fire element, 64
Metal element, 66
Water element, 62
Wood element, 63
metabolism, 29
Metal element
acupoints and, 59–61
essential oils and, 100
meridians, acupoints and, 66
somatization and, 41
Metal/Lung imbalances, 165–170
case study, 168–170
Lung qi deficiency, 166
memory/cognitive deficits, 197
mindfulness instructors, 172
Mirkin, Gabe, 187
motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), 89–90
mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris), 48
mullein (Verbascum thapsus), 90
muscle cramps/spasms
GABA and, 137
withdrawal and, 179
NADA acudetox protocol, 46–47
nalaxone, 15
Narcotic bowel syndrome (NBS), 202, 203
natural therapies, 7–9
integrative approach and, 18
naturopathic doctor, 173
nausea
Quell Quease formula, 175, 175
self-treatment for, 178
neuroplasticity
opioid brain tonic and, 198
passionflower and, 91
neuroregeneration, foundation for, 135
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), 45
nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), 113
nutrition, 123–133
poor, disease and, 38
raw foods, 124
nutritional supplements, 134–35
nutritional therapy, 41
nutritionist, 173
nu zhen zi. See privet fruit
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), 159, 163
opioid(s)
how they work, 15–16
long-term use of, 182
synthetic, nonmethadone, 73
opioid addiction
cannabis and, 82
Chinese medicine and, 20–21
cigarette smoking and, 73
conditioned association and, 17
economic/social impacts of, 19
how addiction works, 16–17
psychoactive herbs and, 73
recovering from, 26
opioid crisis, 14
opioid dependency, 14–15
dependency, addiction and, 10
natural therapies and, 10–11
neuroplasticity and, 17
recovery and, 18
opioid epidemic, 15, 21, 44, 115, 180
Opioid-Induced Constipation Relief, 204, 204
Opioid Liver Balancer, 150, 150
opioid prescriptions, 16–17, 115, 195
acupuncture and, 45
opioid refugees and, 15
opioid replacement drugs, 174
opioid toxins, 182
opioid withdrawal formulas, 174–77
Quell Quease formula, 175, 175
opioid withdrawal syndrome, 171
opium, 20
organ systems
Kidneys: water element, 31, 31
TCM and, 29–35
yin organs/yang organs, 29
Oriental medicine. See Chinese medicine; Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
overdose-reversing drug, 15
pain management, 180–193
acupuncture and, 44–45
Bone Break Formula, 184–85, 184
Damp Bi Spray, 192–93
dampness, chronic pain/stiffness due to, 191–92
Heat-Clearing Trauma Spray, 188–89
Herbal Ice, 186–87
natural versus pharmaceutical therapies, 181–82
nonpharmacologic options, 44–45
perception of pain and, 182
Recovery Spray, Warming, 190–91
stagnation causes pain, 183–85
topical pain remedies, trauma and, 185, 188, 190
acupuncture and, 44
back pain/injuries, 31, 45, 157
prescription medication, 14–15, 115
qi stagnation and, 32
pain syndromes, 45
panic/anxiety
anxiety disorders, 115
self-treatment for, 178
water element and, 39–40
passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), 91
Pathogenic Factors, Six, 36
Pericardium (PER). See also Heart
Fire element meridians, 64
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), 115, 168–69
prescription medication. See also opioid prescriptions
herb protocols, contraindications and, 75
heroin users and, 180
opioid replacement drugs, 174
privet fruit (Ligustrum lucidum), 91
probiotics, 134
professionals, working with, 141. See also specific title
psychoactive herbs, 73
psychoticism. See sensitivity/psychoticism
qi (vital energy), 24
“upright qi,” 34
qi deficiency
Heart, 201
Heart blood and, 155
sweating and, 210
qi stagnation
Quell Quease formula, 175, 175
recidivism
memories, associations and, 197
recovery
health complications and, 18, 26
Recovery Spray, Warming, 190–91
red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), 92
reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), 92–93
relapse
amino acid supplements and, 136, 137
stress/stressors and, 134, 208
TCM and, 21
withdrawal and, 9, 11, 21, 46, 174
restless leg syndrome, 179
Restorative Chicken Soup, 132
Restore Energy and Vibrance formula, 200
Restore Wei Qi formula, 208, 208
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), 187
rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), 113–14
safety. See also contraindications
essential oils and, 101
opioid replacement drugs and, 174
San Jiao (Triple Burner), 29, 154
schisandra (Schisandra chinensis), 93
sedation, acupressure and, 50–51
self-treatment options
constipation, 204
Earth element imbalance, 164
Fire element imbalance, 158
Heart blood and qi deficiency, 155
immune stress, 207
Kidney yang deficiency, 144
Kidney yin deficiency, 142
Liver qi stagnation, 149
Lung qi deficiency, 166
memory/cognitive deficits, 197
Metal element imbalance, 169–170
pain, 183
Spleen qi deficiency, 160
Water element imbalance, 147
withdrawal symptoms and, 178–79
sensitivity/psychoticism, five elements and, 40
shen (spirit), 25
Six Pathogenic Factors, 36
skin issues, 209–10
skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), 94
sleep, 205–6
poor, disease and, 38
rapid-eye movement (REM), 205
Small Intestine (SI)
meridians, Fire element, 64
somatization, metal element and, 41
Soup, Restorative Chicken, 132
spasms. See muscle cramps/spasms
spirit. See shen
Spleen (SP). See also Earth/Spleen imbalances
memory/cognitive deficits, 197
meridians, Earth element, 65
qi deficiency, digestion and, 203
qi deficiency, internal dampness and, 130
qi deficiency fatigue, 199
spray, pain management
Damp Bi Spray, 192–93
Heat-Clearing Trauma Spray, 188–89
Herbal Ice, 186–87
Warming Recovery Spray, 190–91
stagnation, clearing. See acupressure; acupuncture
Stomach (ST)
meridians, Earth element, 65
stress/stressors
GABA and, 136
immune stress, 206–8
long-term health issue, 208–9
Suboxone, 174
Subutex (buprenorphine), 8
supplementary points, 61
meridians, acupoints and, 67
supplements, 123
amino acid, 135–38
nutritional, 134–35
sweating, excessive, 210–11
tablets, 76
tai chi exercises, 42
tai kang ning, 179
tangerine (Citrus reticulata), 111–12
Taoist beliefs, 22–23
Taoist meditations, 42
TCM food therapy, 125–131
for Heart blood deficiency, 129
for Kidney yang or qi deficiency, 127
for Kidney yin deficiency, 126
Liver qi stagnation, food therapy for, 128
Lung qi deficiency, 131
Spleen qi deficiency and internal dampness, 130
thyme (Thymus vulgaris), 114
tinctures, 77
tonic
tonification, acupressure and, 50–51
toxins, 36
sedation and, 50
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
branches, five primary, 41
certification and, 41
diseases, causes and, 36–41
formulas, TCM, 75
holistic healing system, 11
natural versus pharmaceutical therapies, 181
opiate detoxification and, 21
organ systems of, 29–35
raw foods and, 124
universe and, 19
what to expect from practitioner, 41–42
Trauma Spray, Heat-Clearing, 188–89
traumatic brain injury (TBI), 168
treatment protocols, 140. See also elemental imbalances
Triple Burner (San Jiao), 29, 154
meridians, Fire element, 64
tui na (therapeutic massage), 41, 42, 49
turmeric (Curcuma longa), 94
12-step programs, traditional, 9
violence/suicide, Wood element and, 40
vital energy. See qi
vitamin B complex, 134
vitamin C, 134–35
“volatile oils.” See essential oils
vomiting
Quell Quease formula, 175, 175
self-treatment options for, 178
walnut, 116
Warming Recovery Spray, 190–91
Water element
case study/treatment protocol, 146–48
essential oils and, 100
meridians, acupoints and, 62
panic/anxiety and, 39–40
Water/Kidney imbalances
case study, 146–48
imbalance, 141–48
Kidney yang deficiency, 144–45
Kidney yin deficiency, 142
wei qi (defensive energy), 207
Restore Wei Qi formula, 208, 208
wellness. See also health
Chinese medicine and, 19, 36, 38, 39
diet and, 38
emotional, 39
withdrawal and, 171
Western medicine
Chinese medicine versus, 21–22
herbal, 68
natural versus pharmaceutical therapies, 181
raw foods and, 124
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), 187
white peony (Paeonia laciflora), 95
wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa), 95–96
wild rose, 117
willow (Salix alba), 96
withdrawal, 171–79
acupuncture for, 45–47
formulas, three primary, 174–77
health restoration following, 47
muscle cramps/spasms, 179
natural therapies and, 11
opioid withdrawal syndrome, 171
planning for success and, 172–73
Quell Quease formula, 175, 175
relapse and, 9, 11, 21, 46, 174
self-treatment options, 178–79
skin itchiness and, 209
weaning off/quitting cold turkey, 173
Wood element
case study, imbalance, 151–53
essential oils and, 100
meridians, acupoints and, 63
violence/suicide and, 40
Wood/Liver imbalances, 148–153
Liver qi stagnation, 149
Opioid Liver Balancer, 150, 150
worthlessness/feeling trapped, Earth element and, 40–41
wu jia pi. See eleuthero
wu wei zi. See schisandra
yang. See yin and yang
yang deficiency, 24
yarrow (Achillea millefolium), 96
yellow dock (Rumex crispus), 97
yi (intellect), 40
yin and yang, 23–24, 24. See also yang deficiency
yin organs/yang organs, 29
yin deficiency, 23–24
dry skin and, 210
zinc, 135