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Gentle Traditional Acupuncture Biopuncture Relaxing Facial Needle Electric Acupuncture Ear Seed	TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE According to the theory of Chinese medicine, the human being has 14 meridians or channels. They form a network that carries and passes all information and Qi (energy) in the body. It believes that Qi can be enhanced, improved and nourished. On these meridians, there are many points (pressure points) that have important functions.Each point may be considered as a switch that controls energy flow.Direct causes of some illnesses are due to some switches being out of control, such that Qi (energy) is blocked. The principles of acupuncture are to adjust and repair those switches and to bring the energy flow under control, and thus cure illness. Acupuncture practitioners apply sterile, single-use needles to pressure points to repair these switches according to principles of Chinese medicine and the patient’s conditions. Acupuncture is virtually painless. However, as a rule, it is better to produce a little sensation to achieve improvement, but some people feel nothing at all. Many people find that acupuncture makes them feel relaxed and happy. Acupuncture is also associated with massage, moxibustion, acupressure and cupping, which are almost painless manipulations. After acupuncture, patients may feel relaxed or even slightly sleepy so it is not advisable for patients to undertake anything strenuous for a few hours afterwards. BIOPUNCTURE Biopuncture is a therapy whereby specific locations are injected with biological products. The majority of the products are derived from plants. Most of these injections are given into the skin or into muscles.
(To be continued)	CUPPING Cupping, or suction, applies negative pressure produced by the fire in a cup that makes a vacuum to remove qi and blood stagnation or invigorate circulation through a jar. Cupping opens the pore of the skin and promotes blood to flow fast and outward to remove unwanted stagnation or waste materials. After cupping, more fresh qi and blood will refill into the meridian and vessel to nourish the organs and whole body.
	GUA SHA Gua Sha Skin Scraping is a special therapy. With a smooth-edged tool, such as stone or spoon, the patient’s skin is scraped gently on a certain part of the body, normally following the meridian direction. Gua Sha skin scraping can stimulate nerve endings located in the skin, improve metabolism, and increase the body’s protective ability. Afterwards, the patient feels relaxed, comfortable, and no longer feels a stifling sensation in the chest or abdominal area.
	ACUPRESSURE (Medical Massage) Distinct from Western massage, acupressure involves finger and palm pressure applied using a wide range of techniques. It stimulates Qi mobilisation and helps regain Yin-Yang balance in certain parts of the body.
	FACIAL NEEDLES & HERBAL STEAM This is a technique that involves the direct application of steam that is produced from an herbal formula. It cleanses the face of impurities and is used for acne and scar tissue.
	HERBAL STEAMING INHALER A mixture from herbals is prepared and a steam is produced that is inhaled by the patient. It is used with patients who have asthma, bronchitis, etc.
	MOXA Moxa warms yang, assists Qi, strengthens the spleen and kidney, builds body resistance to keep you in good health, and removes blood stagnation and coldness. It is recommended for people over 30 years old.
	HERBAL THERAPY Chinese Herbal Therapy is an important treatment in Chinese medicine. Chinese herbs are said to balance the Yin-Yang (life forces), regulate internal organs and enhance the immune system. Much research has shown that function groups of some herbal combinations have the same effects as chemical synthetic drugs, such as killing bacteria, restraining viruses, relieving fever, stopping pain, balancing thehormones,reducing glucose level in blood, etc. Herbal treatment includes: dry herbs to be taken as tea; herbs are also in tablet and capsule format as well as powders, creams and lotions for external use.

2011 Service Fees

Initial Registration Fee	15.00
Consultation Fee	45.00
Acupuncture	95.00
Herbal Consultation	45.00
Cupping	Free
Gua Sha	Free
Moxa	Free
Internet Consultation	50-80.00 per hour
Massage Fee	60.00 per hour

*Our accepted insurance is Blue Cross & Blue Shield and United Healthcare
*We also take automobile accident patients

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Q&A

Q: What is acupuncture good for?

Acupuncture has successfully been used in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia. Empirical evidence and scientific data have proven that acupuncture can be used for the following conditions:
Insomnia
Sinus
Allergy-immune system
Arthritis
Facial paralysis
Frozen shoulder
Menopause
PMS
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Geriatrics
Asthma
Sciatica
Bell's Palsy
Fibromyalgia
Depression/Anxiety/Stress
Tumor/Cancer/Fluid
Skin Problems
After-stroke
Virus-induced disorders

Q: How can acupuncture relieve chronic pain? Why is it better than painkillers?

Chronic pain has been the main concern in the field of pain management. This condition has primarily been treated with pain relief medications. These are OPIONIDS, including Excodome, Morphine, Methodone, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Amireiptyline,Phemytoin, Sertraline and variety of depressants. Opionoids have been very effective in pain relief, but at the same time, they generate feedback situations. In ordinary physiology, the human body produces Endorphins (Endogenous morphine) to protect the body from painful situations. If the body gets an external pain relief, such as opionoids, the body will decrease or even stop producing endorphins due to feedback response. This makes the body gradually dependent on external opionoids. This situation is called ‘drug tolerance’, ‘drug addition’ or ‘drug misuse’. Without the drug or increased dosage, the patient will suffer continuous pain and will not be able to live peacefully.

To improve this situation, acupuncture has been used in conjunction with pain-management. Acupuncture has been proven to produce Endorphins (Endogenous morphine). After acupuncture treatment, most of the patients feel pain relief immediately. This initial relief usually lasts from a few hours to a couple of weeks. It is important to keep up the acupuncture treatments to maintain the pain relief.

Q: Why do acupuncturists ask to look at my tongue?

During an acupuncture appointment, Dr. Deng will ask to look at your tongue. This may seem like an odd request, and it is probably the first time a health care provider has asked you to stick out your tongue.

In Chinese Medicine, the tongue provides a bit of information about you and your condition:
• Shape and size of tongue—such as any water retention?
• Color—such as red, indicates heat or fire condition.
• Coating—if it is thick, this indicates dampness or phlegm
• Movement— if it is shaking, this indicates liver-wind condition
• Position— if it is deviated

1. Your tongue can indicate your GI condition
2. The condition of your tongue will change as your health changes.
3. Tongue change is slower than pulse change, another TCM diagnosis art.

Q: Is there anything I can do for myself when I have pain and I cannot go to an acupuncture clinic?

We strongly recommend seeking treatment from a licensed acupuncture physician for the best results. However, if there is mild pain in particular areas and you are unable to see a physician, there are measures that can be taken at home. To the general public, acupuncture and its meridian therapy can seem like a mystery that is difficult to do. However, there is no need to worry because it is possible for anyone to help themselves at home if you have a particular pain. Compared to Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be done in one’s day to day life. In China, almost everybody knows how to practice self-diagnosis and treatment somehow, although the level of knowledge and technique ranges. Nonetheless, most of the basic measures are known and carried out as opposed to Western medicine which must be learned in school and done by a professional. By following the instructions below for TCM meridian therapy, you can find a release point to ease your pain.

• Stomach and Abdominal area pain:
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[1] You can use your finger to localize pressure (acupressure) at the St 36 Zu San Li point.[2]To do this, place your palms at the top of the knee caps, while in a sitting position. [3]Where the tip of your ring finger is, that is the point at which you should apply pressure. You can do this on either knee. Hold for 5-10 minutes.

• Uncomfortable conditions near face or around the mouth (inside or outside:
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[1] Apply acupressure with your finger at the LI 4 He Gu points by using the thumb of one of your hands.[2]Apply pressure to the opposite hand between the thumb and the index finger.[3] Hold this for 5-10 minutes.

• Back/Lower Back pain:
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[1] Please apply acupressure with your finger to UB 40 Wei Zhong Point located at the back of the knee. [2] You will notice the crease where the knee bends. If you are treating the right leg, the UB 40 Wei Zhong Point is slightly left of the middle of this crease. Hold this for 5-10 minutes.

• Headaches/Migraines:

Please use your finger to apply acupressure at Lung 7 Lie Que points. Do this by joining the hands at the spot between the index and ring fingers. Where the tip of your index finger falls is the Lung 7 Lie Que Point. Hold this for 5-10 minutes.

• More coming soon. Please check back later.

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