Dr. Dave McCluggage of Colorado treats with acupuncture almost every parrot that is brought to his holistic treatment-oriented health center . He says that although some people have preconceived ideas about acupuncture being used only to treat arthritis or pain, it actually can be effective in any disease. It strengthens the body so that it can effectively fight off the disease process. It can be used as part of the treatment for problems ranging from bacterial infections to egg binding in parrots. According to Chinese medicine, adverse emotions negatively impact internal energetic channels of the body.
Chinese medicine looks at the entire pattern of how an organ works throughout the body.
Anger and holding things inside adversely affect the liver. Many birds have a lot of frustration and anger at the things that are going on around them. Other organs may then start to become adversely affected. Ultimately, the emotions flare up even more powerfully and negatively. Our human society is afflicted with stagnated liver Qi, too.