New Horizons Channel

The Benefits of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture

Episode Segments

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Part One

Dr. Tad tells Patricia how he mad the switch from traditional medicine to oriental medicine, and how they are both similar and different to each other. He also discusses the use of pulses in Chinese medicine, and how they treat the cause instead of the symptom.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Part Two

Dr. Tad discusses the most common ailments his patient seek to have treated, and why many of them try acupuncture as a last resort. Dr. Tad also talks about the use of herbs and supplements, and how acupuncture can be used to treat migraines and asthma.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Part Three

Dr. Tad talks about the safety involved in using Chinese herbs and acupuncture, and how that safety is built into their systems of treatment. Dr. Tad also reveals how Chinese Medicine can be used to treat autism.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Part Four

Dr. Tad discusses programs that are in place so that certain insurance providers will cover acupuncture. He also talks about the cost effectiveness of acupuncture treatments, dispels some myths about the pain involved with the needles, and shares how acupuncture can be used to assist with vision problems.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Tadeusz Sztykowski

Dr. Sztykowski is an active board-certified OB/GYN in Poland and Europe. Here in the U.S., he is a licensed acupuncturist. By combining the best of both Western and Eastern medicines, he is able to offer his patients a higher level of care with excellent results, to achieve a healthier you, naturally. Dr. Tad was named \"Acupuncturist of the year\" for 2003 by AAOM.

Learn More About Dr. Tad & his practice