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Left Side Issues

Thank you for your question.

It is most unfortunate you have such symptoms, but very interesting that many of your symptoms are occuring on the left side. In TCM theory, this is likely due a lack of fluids of the body (yin) giving rise to heat (yang). This heat has a tendency to collect on the left side of the body when the fluids are depleted ("Yang follows the left"). It is common to find tightness, inflammation and blockages occurring more often on the left than on the right side.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine would be a wise choice of therapy for not only your sypmtoms but an effective way to improve your overall health. Please consult your local TCMABC practitioner.