Blood Pressure

Blood pressure, whether high or low, is a common condition that affects quality of life and overall sense of balance in the body. Traditional Chinese medicine offers a different perspective on this condition, along with tools such as acupuncture and herbal medicine that can help alongside regular medical follow-up and treatment. At Shai Davids’ clinic, Machat Ruach, in Jerusalem and Ramat Gan, treatment is tailored individually to each patient, according to a diagnosis of their specific condition. Shai Davids has more than twenty years of experience in the field, and combines traditional knowledge with an understanding of each patient’s lifestyle and nutrition.

High Blood Pressure Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine

In Chinese medicine, high blood pressure is often diagnosed as an expression of “internal wind,” a condition linked to an imbalance in the liver’s Yin energy and in the blood. Treatment focuses on calming the liver and strengthening the blood, using herbal formulas tailored to the individual.

Alongside the herbs, acupuncture points are used to calm the internal wind, encourage harmonious movement of energy and blood through the body, and calm the mind. The goal is not only to affect the physical measurement, but also the patient’s overall sense of well-being, including energy levels, sleep quality and emotional steadiness throughout the day.

Low Blood Pressure Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine

Low blood pressure, on the other hand, is attributed in Chinese medicine to a deficiency of Qi, blood, and the energy of the heart and lungs. In this case, treatment focuses on strengthening the body’s overall energy, particularly of the heart and respiratory systems, with the aim of improving overall feeling and daily energy levels. Both high and low blood pressure can be treated successfully with this approach, with treatment always tailored to the patient’s specific condition.

How Treatment Works – Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture

The herbal formulas used at the clinic may help with managing blood pressure, so that in some cases, and in full coordination with the treating physician, a gradual reduction of conventional medication dosage may be considered under close medical supervision. Under no circumstances should existing medication be stopped or changed without a doctor’s approval.

At the same time, the herbal medicine and acupuncture aim to improve the patient’s overall feeling, and to reduce feelings of anger and irritability, which often accompany conditions of blood pressure imbalance and can even contribute to worsening it. In this way, the treatment addresses both the physical condition and the accompanying emotional state.

The Range of Problems Treated at Machat Ruach

Beyond treating blood pressure, the clinic offers personalized treatment for a wide range of issues, including:

• fertility issues and menstrual cycle disorders
• back, knee, neck and shoulder pain
• sleep problems and hormonal disorders
• skin conditions such as psoriasis, seborrhea and eczema
• ear infections, colds, coughs and asthma
• digestive issues such as diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain, as well as stress and excess weight

Important to Know – Combining With Medical Follow-Up

Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, is a complementary tool and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or conventional treatment of blood pressure. It is important to take regular measurements, stay in contact with your treating physician, and update them about any change in medication. The right combination of complementary and conventional medicine, under professional supervision, is the safest and most effective way to achieve lasting balance.

Scheduling a Treatment

If you are dealing with blood pressure issues and want to explore a complementary approach, you are welcome to contact Shai Davids at the clinics in Jerusalem and Ramat Gan for an evaluation and a personally tailored treatment plan. Click here for more details and to schedule an appointment.