TCM Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease:
Chinese medicine and acupuncture for cardiovascular diseases can be beneficial as a preventative therapy and in the post-disease phase. Acupuncture can be beneficial to people presenting some of the risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, being overweight, diabetes, stress and alcohol addiction.
Chinese medicine and acupuncture not only improve the patients’ well-being but it also reduces the risk of CVD. Herbs and acupuncture can also be extremely beneficial after the CVD happened during the recovery phase. This is particularly the case for post-stroke patients.

Here in TCM WINDOW, every patient receives diet advice if appropriate based on Chinese medicine dietary therapy. If you would like help with some of the risk factors listed above, we would be happy to help you. We are here to help! Benefits of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for CVD are the following:
It reduces inflammation
It reduces sensitivity to pain and stress
It Regulates the autonomic nervous system
It increases cerebral blood flow
It improves relaxation


Treatment in Western Medicine:
Treating cardiovascular disease requires a multi-system approach as follows:
1. Assessment of cholesterol and cholesterol metabolism.
2. Supplementation to support strength of the heart, optimal circulation of blood, and management of inflammatory processes.
3. Assessment of inflammatory markers and treatment, if warranted.
4. Assessment of nutrition and develop an eating plan that supports cardiovascular health and proper metabolism of cholesterol.
5. Assessment of medications and supplements the patient is currently taking and whether or not these medications are causing nutrient deficiencies.

Additionally, it is important to understand the emotional landscape of a person who has been diagnosed with heart disease. There can be "emotional congestion" in the heart that has not been dealt with, from grief to anger to fear, which may need to be off-loaded and dealt with emotionally. Our doctors are prepared to help patients process whatever emotions exist.