Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for Long Covid and ME/CFS | Full Event

Traditional Chinese Medicine/TCM is a rich and complex medical system originating over three thousand years ago. Its extensive history has developed intricate diagnostic systems focused on assessing the whole person. It also encompasses an in-depth theory of disease patterns and a multitude of therapies and specialties. This multifaceted system provides explanations and treatments for symptoms experienced by those with multi-systemic, invisible and post-viral illnesses within its medical theories and diagnostics.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is rooted in performing an in-depth intake of each patient which includes gathering detailed information on organ systems, physical strengths and weakness, mental and emotional health, environmental factors, and external pathogens that have influenced one's health in order to create a treatment plan that aligns with the specific needs of the individual.

This system based on personalized care is applicable to a variety of symptoms and disease patterns and is attributed to why those with post viral conditions such as ME/CFS, Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, and various invisible illnesses have experienced significant improvement of symptoms and quality of life by incorporating an experienced TCM provider into their healthcare team.

For our Sunday Conversations, we have curated an informative and engaging event with a prestigious panel of Traditional Chinese Medical Experts discussing important topics to help those living with invisible illnesses gain a deeper understanding on how integrating TCM into their healthcare plan can enhance their quality of life. Participants will learn:

• What is the TCM medical theory and diagnosis on the common factors and overlapping of symptoms in Post Viral Illnesses, ME/CFS, Long Covid.
• What are the various specialties and approaches of Traditional Chinese Medicine and which ones are the best fit for those with invisible illnesses
• Which TCM treatments are the best for common symptoms experienced by those with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) and Long Covid ( Chronic fatigue, Pain, Post Exertional Malaise, Cognitive Issues, Dysautonomia, POTS)
• How to find the right provider for your condition

BONUS! Discussion on Insurance Coverage for TCM with Amy Mager
• How does insurance play in to care for those with invisible illness?
• What can you do to advocate for coverage?
• What can you share with your doctor or other medical providers to teach them about how Traditional Chinese Medicine can be part of your integrative medicine team?

This program is part of “Sunday Conversations with MassME,” a monthly speaker series with discussion on a wide variety of topics. For more information about the Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association, visit: http://www.massmecfs.org

For more resources from this event, including slides and links, go to: https://www.massmecfs.org/news-events...

The Panelists:
Christi Mendoza, L.Ac, Moderator and Panelist
South Bay Total Health, Torrance, CA.

Dr. Misha Ruth Cohen, OMD, L.Ac, Panelist
Chicken Soup Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA

Dr. Hua-Bing Wen, OMD, L.Ac, Panelist
Acupuncture Center, Los Angeles, CA

Amy Mager, DACM, L.Ac, Panelist
Wellness House, Northampton, MA

00:00 Introduction of panelists
6:30 Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
17:48 ME/CFS and Long Covid in TCM
49:00 How can TCM help?
1:01:00 Finding a TCM provider
1:07:50 Insurance coverage for TCM
1:15:00 Q&A