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Relief Care and Correction Care

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At weMED, we treat patients who cover the spectrum of health, from those who are already healthy and wish to maintain their health to those who face a critical health problem and need immediate relief. Our goal is not just to heal your arthritis or alleviate your IBS; we also want to help you reach the best level of health you can.

To that end, part of our treatment is determining which Care Cycle our patients occupy.

What is a Care Cycle, you ask?

A Care Cycle represents your relationship to your ongoing health, encompassing your reaction to specific health issues, what you do to address the problem, and what action you take to prevent future issues. There are three Care Cycles:

1) Relief Care Cycle
2) Correction Care Cycle
3) Maintenance Care Cycle

Each Care Cycle has a crucial impact on your short- and long-term health

Relief Care/Reactive Care Cycle

If you only go to the doctor when you are sick, then you are in a Relief Care Cycle. You seek medical help only when you have an acute problem, and you receive symptom relief in the form of pills, shots, and syrups. By the time you seek medical attention for severe illness or pain, the care is likely to be more intensive, which also means more expensive.

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Correction Care Cycle

If you receive ongoing care for chronic illness, disease, or pain, then you are in a Correction Care Cycle. You might see a specialist regularly or have a standing prescription from your family doctor to manage your condition.

The Correction Care Cycle is the second-most expensive approach to health care. While this Care Cycle might avoid the drastic last resort of ER visits and surgical intervention, specialists and expensive medication become your normal.

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Maintenance Care/Proactive Care Cycle

If you monitor your wellness, have regular check-ups, and actively try to improve your wellbeing every chance you get, then you are in a Maintenance Care Cycle. You might also hear the term “Preventive Care/Proactive Care” to describe this approach to total health. Maintenance Care’s focus is to minimize wear and tear as we age. Just as you care for your car, you should give your body regular tune-ups to ensure high-level functioning through ongoing maintenance.

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There are three stages of disease development:

1. The reduced function stage without symptoms or with only sporadic symptoms: stress causes 80% of our health problems, which can be caused by physical, emotional and chemical stressors. The cumulative effects of these stressors and the potential hereditary factors build on each other and contribute to reduced function but no apparent symptoms at the early stage.

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2. The last straw on camel’s back: The clinical reality is that, even if your function drops, you may not have symptoms at all, until the situation is dire. For example, you may start having liver symptoms only when your liver function drop below 50% or you may not have a stroke until 80-95% of your carotid artery is blocked. That is how strong your body’s capacity to compensate is.

3. The collapse of function: Once your health reaches a certain point, many more symptoms will appear, and your health will continue to deteriorate. As such, while you may have started with only one symptom or one medication a while ago, now you might have 3-10 more symptoms or take 2-6 medications because you are not addressing the cause of your problem. The cumulative stress can eventually result in a major function reduction. A minor life event could result in a catastrophic breakdown, like a heart attack or a stroke following a phone call, or a herniated disc due to bending forward.

For example, here are three case studies that illustrate this point:

	Relief Care	Correction Care
Definition	Refers to treating repeating symptoms with medication, a few acupuncture sessions, or other therapies, then ceasing the treatment once you feel better. You may start the same treatment again if the symptoms return.	Refers to identifying the cause and addressing it systematically to restore the functionality back to 85% of your pre-illness capability.
Example 1: Acid Reflux	Feeling better with a few acupuncture sessions or taking an antacid like Nexium, then stopping treatment when symptoms disappear. In the long run, research shows untreated acid reflux may cause esophageal cancer. Additionally, long-term usage of Nexium is associated with dementia and osteoporosis.	Identifying the cause, like stress, an anatomical structure problem, inflammation, or poor diet and lifestyle. We eradicate the cause. The majority of our patients recover to the point of no longer needing medications and now lead healthier lifestyles.
Example 2: Seasonal Allergies	Focus on drying up the nose and stopping mucus production with antihistamine; however, allergies and sinus infection return frequently. In January 2015, The Journal of the American Medical Association (“JAMA”) reported that long-term usage of antihistamine is associated with dementia.	The underlying cause of allergies is an immune deficiency due to stress or chronic inflammation, which blocks circulation in the breathing tracts and normal function. We boost the immune function through regular exercises, acupuncture treatment, and improved patient nutrition The majority of our patients see significant improvement and no longer need medication.
Example 3: Dementia	One of our patients was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease; upon reviewing medical history, we learned this patient had been taking Nexium for over 25 years, antidepressants for 15 years, cholesterol medication for 17 years, and sleep medications for 20 years. Despite years of medication, all the symptoms persisted, and dementia now plagued this patient (based on the neurologist test and PET scan).	After reviewing all the lab work, acupuncture meridian examination, gut flora test and micronutrients test, we could identify the causes of the Alzheimer’s Disease in the patient. We developed a Wellness plan based on the Five Pillars of Health. We helped the patient stop taking antidepressants, sleep medications, and Nexium since all three drugs have a strong association with increased dementia risk. The patient responded well, and his memory is returning. We will wait for the results from his latest PET Scan.

For example, here are three case studies that illustrate this point:

Do you know if your health is in a Relief, Correction, or Maintenance Care Cycle? Do you want to do everything you can to minimize your health risks and expenditures?

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We focus on the 5 Pillars of Health, in which acupuncture supports

At weMED Health, we are committed to
providing modern healthcare that bridges the
gap between Eastern and Western medicine.

At weMED Health, we are committed to providing modern healthcare that bridges the gap between Eastern and Western medicine.

Detox

Improving nutrition
and digestion

Fitness

Balancing
hormones

Boosting
brain health

Pain relief without
harmful medications

Avoid Expensive
Surgeries

Improve Your
Quality of Life

Compare To Conventional Treatment

Conventional treatments, like steroid shots and painkillers, offer 4-12 hours of relief but often require re-dosing within 24 hours. Regular use can harm the digestive lining, liver, or kidneys. While Celebrex and Vioxx are less GI toxic, the FDA warns they may increase heart attack and stroke risk.

About Integrative Treatments

Physical therapy strengthens muscles and ligaments to stabilize joints. Massage, acupuncture, cupping, and Chinese herbal formulas effectively reduce pain by alleviating swelling and inflammation, but none can regrow lost cartilage.