tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14336706387082722972024-02-19T11:36:58.397-05:00Sunshine Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Kitchener Waterloo ClinicThis blog is to advocate Chinese medicine as one of the most important legacies from ancient China. All the posts are original, and please refer to this blog if reprint.
As a local clinic in Kitchener Waterloo (KW) area, Ontario, Canada, we offer a wide range of Chinese medicine services. Our primary goal is to provide the highest quality of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine health care in KW Region.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852403596841241330noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433670638708272297.post-35678101036089864152013-04-27T12:36:00.001-04:002013-04-27T12:45:54.366-04:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Started back in 2006, the regulation of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Ontario has finally been enforced on Apr. 2013. Now practitioners of Chinese medicine and acupuncturists in Ontario are regulated professions such like ordinary doctors and other health care professionals, and Ontario is the 4th province in Canada that has acupuncture and/or traditional Chinese medicine legitimated after British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec. The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO), which was created in 2006, is the only organization in administration. Health care providers who wish to perform acupuncture, prescribe Chinese medicine or herbal remedies must register with CTCMPAO after passing a series of exams and display that they have treated at least 2,000 patients in the last five years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are two titles/designations from CTCMPAO corresponding to two capacities in Chinese medicine and acupuncture respectively, i.e., registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioners (R.TCMP) and registered acupuncturist (R.Ac). R.TCMPs are authorized to practice traditional Chinese medicine providing to patients a combination of therapies including TCM herbal medicine and acupuncture within the scope of traditional Chinese medicine practice; they are also entitled to use the title R.Ac. R.Acs are authorized to practice traditional Chinese medicine using acupuncture, including tuina, cupping and moxibustion etc., excluding TCM herbal medicine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although such credentials does not ensure the highest competency, they do indicate that the practitioner has met the minimum standards to treat patients using acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. Other factors that should be taken in to consideration in choosing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and/or an acupuncturist are education, experience, practice style, cost, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">Many post-secondary school students in Kitchener Waterloo area inquired if their extended health plans cover the costs (or part of the cost) for an acupuncturist or not. The answer is "yes" for students from Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) and Conestoga College, but "no" for the University of Waterloo (UW) students unfortunately. The claim policy for a registered acupuncturist varies for different plans as shown below (and that of a registered massage therapist is also listed for your reference). Please “Like” or "+1" this page, so that you can easily find the relative informa</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">tion (including other related info about your health and dental plan) through the corresponding links below for claim purposes in the future. Note that on top of the insurance coverage (if applicable), we (Sunshine Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Kitchener Waterloo Clinic) also take a 10% off treatment fees when you present your student cards at our clinic. </span></div>
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People seldom link acupuncture and NBA together. The fact is
many NBA players have used acupuncture therapy in the recent decades for injury
prevention, treatment and pain relief, including some big names such as Kobe
Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, Ming Yao, Jason Kidd, Grant
Hill, Kevin Johnson, Jerry Stackhouse, etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As funny as it is, some of these big guys are used to fierce
physical conflicts but they were afraid of needles, at least at the first
place. Back in the early '90s, when Charles Barkley was with the Phoenix Suns,
he developed a sore neck that wouldn't let him turn his head. He turned to a
local acupuncturist named Cao who successfully terminated the pain for the
former MVP. "Charles, the big man with all of the big talk, was shy of the
needles when he came in," as Cao recalled. "But when I put them in
and he didn't feel them and he could play the game the next day, he was
convinced." Another example is Dwyane Wade. The former NBA Finals MVP
claimed he is scared of needles too at the beginning. Bothered by knee
tendinitis, the Miami Heats all-star guard utilized acupuncture therapy in 2007
to help relieve the pain. "You just try to find a way to feel a little
better," Wade said, “Right now I'm doing that and I feel a little
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The needles for acupuncture normally are only two inches
long and tiny thin. So they are barely noticeable and are not painful at all
generally. Based on traditional Chinese medicine theory, acupuncture strengthens
body function by encouraging circulation and restores internal harmony and
balance. Not just NBA players, professional and amateur athletes from all over
the world use acupuncture to manage and prevent injuries, alleviate pain, decrease
swelling, spasms and inflammation, and regulate nervous system. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Relative studies conducted by the US National Institutes of
Health, the World Health Organization as well as many research bodies worldwide
have consistently shown that acupuncture is a safe and effective way to deal
with pain and treat sports injuries, as well as supporting general wellness.
More surprisingly, studies have shown that acupuncture has measurable effects
on the flow of blood to certain body areas, which could in consequently boost
athletic performance. One such study conducted at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (the university the author graduated from)
involved some professional athletes running 5,000 meters, and then they are
treated with acupuncture before they had a chance to catch their breath. The
heart rates of the involved athletes who received the acupuncture treatments
recovered more quickly than those in the control group. This might be the main
reason why the Los Angeles guard Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players
of all time, uses acupuncture three times on a weekly basis, which potentially allows him
to jump higher, run faster and recover quicker.<br />
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Written by Cathy Ding, M.Sc., Ac., C.M.D., Oct. 23, 2012. <br />
<a href="http://www.kitchenerwaterlooacupuncture.com/">www.kitchenerwaterlooacupuncture.com</a></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">As the world watches the Summer 2012 Olympics with bated breath, Chinese medicine has stepped into the spotlight. Many professional athletes employ an acupuncturist to keep in top shape or combat with sports injuries. In return, acupuncture helps them win Olympics medals and gains honours to their countries.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">The USA men’s archery won silver at the 2012 Olympics and has regular acupuncture as part of their training and fitness protocol. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">McKavla Maroney, the world vault champion has been using acupuncture for her toe injury. Other olympians such as </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">Jeremy Scott, a pole vaulter and track, Kim Yeon-koung, a women's volleyball player, and field star Dee Dee Trotter also have used acupuncture for sports injuries and as such have been able to go to London to compete in the 2012 Olympics. </span></div>
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In fact, it is no secret that athletes from Canada have been using acupuncture for some years. Back in 1998, Canadian speed skater Kevin Overland was in a panic in Nagano, Japan, due to an injured hip. The Winter Olympics were just a month away, and his physical therapist continually told it wasn’t possible for him to make it in time. Overland was recommended to try acupuncture by his friend and reacted really well to it. Finally he won a bronze medal<span style="background-color: white;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Written by Cathy Ding, M.Sc., Ac., C.M.D., Aug. 14, 2012. </span><br />
<a href="http://www.kitchenerwaterlooacupuncture.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">www.kitchenerwaterlooacupuncture.com</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852403596841241330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433670638708272297.post-7490982329660860262012-06-15T12:09:00.002-04:002012-11-23T16:54:50.872-05:00Facial Gua Sha massage therapy – a new, effective and safe medical cosmetology<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) massage therapy using a jade board scrape on the body to promote blood circulation and remove toxic heat, blood and lymph. From TCM point of view, our body needs a constant and vigorous movement of energy (”Qi”) to keep us healthy and alive. But if there is a presence of toxins, “Sha” will be formed and caused congestion in the circulation. In Chinese, “Gua” means scrape or rub over the skin, and “Gua Sha” means toxins are being brought to the surface by the rubbing (thus it restores and rebalances “Qi” circulation in the body). If Gua Sha is performed on the body, as an aftermath, blood stasis in the subcutaneous tissue will be raised and brought out by Gua Sha massage shown as petechiae, which shall fade away in 2-5 days. Note that the petechiae is actually the “Sha” that causes the health issues.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gua Sha massage is simple, scientific, effective and safe, as it has no side effects. It has been practiced for more than 25 centuries by Chinese people and is a precious heritage of TCM. Traditionally, Gua Sha massage can be performed when a patient has pain due to an acute or chronic disorder, or a knotty feeling in the muscles. However, nowadays, since more and more people are seeking effective and safe ways to make them look better and stay younger, facial Gua Sha massage is systematically developed and getting popular in China recently for medical cosmetology. This holistic beauty therapy can balance, restore and rejuvenate the skin condition without leaving any signs of petechiae, and without uses of chemical acids, microdermabrasion, Botox drug injection or painful cosmetic surgery. It not only promotes blood and “Qi” circulation but also accelerates skin cell regeneration, improves skin absorption, and prevents aging. The following effects will be seen immedicately after the facial Gua Sha therapy:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(1) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">reduced </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">dark circles/eye bags/puffiness;</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(3) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">improved </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">uneven tone;</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(4) smoother and radiant skin;</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(6) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">lightened </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">freakles/dark spots;</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(7) lifted and firmer skin;</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(8) reduced double chin/refined face shape.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The positive effects of facial Gua Sha are astonishing, and the principle behind this naturopathic healing therapy is still the basic TCM theory. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Essentially, the facial Gua Sha treatment addresses underlying causes, like digestive problems, emotional stress, hormonal imbalance, which become reflected in the face through puffiness, dark circles around the eyes, dryness or dullness of the skin, sagging skin, drooping eyelids, blemishes, acne, fine and deep wrinkles, pigmentations.
Facial Gua Sha is performed by applying gentle scraping with some unique shaped jade boards and natural oil and cream on specific points, so that it is guaranteed that it is not painful and there is no petechiae or any red spots left on the face.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Cathy Ding, M.Sc., Ac., C.M.D., June 15, 2012. <a href="http://www.kitchenerwaterlooacupuncture.com/">www.kitchenerwaterlooacupuncture.com</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852403596841241330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433670638708272297.post-19315125636708420852012-05-07T01:12:00.002-04:002012-11-23T16:53:26.091-05:00Traditional Chinese Medicine – a better solution for weight loss<br />
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recent decades obesity has become an increasing area of concern in Canada. Obesity
increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke,
hypertension, and a variety of other ailments such as joint problems. In fact,
according to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2002, obesity itself is
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Basically,
obesity occurs when a person takes in more calories than he/she burns. According
to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this intangible energy imbalance within
the body is the root of overweight, which is in fact caused by malfunctioning
of the spleen and liver organ systems. In five-element (Wood, Fire, Earth,
Metal, and Water) theory, the spleen is responsible for the proper functioning
of the digestive system, ensuring that the food we eat is transformed into Qi —
the vital substance of life. Disharmony of the spleen leads to symptoms such as
fatigue, slow metabolism, water retention, loose stool, and feeling of
heaviness, etc. At the meantime, the liver’s job is to keep the flow of the
body’s Qi and blood (as well as emotions) running smoothly. The modern
fast-paced lifestyle and chronic stress can negatively impact the liver’s
ability to function properly and smoothly, which, in turn, can cause the spleen
and the whole digestive system to function poorly and decrease the metabolism.
Liver disharmony can also cause some of the “triggers” that lead to cravings
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TCM
regulates the body’s Qi flow and corrects the imbalance that causes overweight.
From a TCM perspective, the acupuncture points, foods and herbs that are chosen
to assist with weight loss directly influence the Qi of the spleen and liver to
rectify the imbalance. By limiting appetite and nervous overeating, acupuncture
provides valuable assistance in the struggle to regain conscientious eating
habits. Once an individual has achieved control of these habits, proper
weight is usually maintained with little effort or external support. Acupuncture
is very effective clinically for excess weight due to over-eating and slow
metabolism, and in most cases it has immediate effectiveness. Based on the
writer’s experience, the maximum weight loss after a single acupuncture therapy
is 2.5 pounds! A more comprehensive therapy includes both acupuncture and
herbal medicine. More effectively, it intends to decreases cravings and over-eating,
promotes better digestion, soothes emotions, reduces appetite, and improves
metabolism. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A growing
body of research supports the use of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in treating
weight loss. A 2003 study published in The Journal of Medical Acupuncture found
that participants receiving acupuncture lost more than three times more weight
than the control group. Another study published on May 2012 edition of Obesity
Reviews states that, not like the anti-obesity medication that produce some
side effects, weight loss can be obtained without any side effects using
acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The researchers of this study employ some conventional
parameters in obesity research to verify its outcomes, which include changes in
body weight, changes in body mass index (BMI), changes in waist and hip
circumference, and changes in body fat percentage. Based on solid evidence, they
also confirmed that the relapse of weight gain was more common in the control
groups than in the acupuncture therapy or Chinese medicine groups. As mentioned
above, TCM is a system of treatment that aims to restore the body back to
health and treat any underlying causes of imbalance that may be causing the
weight problem in the first place. This is why this study has shown that the
weight loss from acupuncture and oriental medicine to be of benefit for the
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Qualification: There is no acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine regulations in most provinces in Canada (except for British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec). If you reside in Kitchener Waterloo area (the regulation in Ontario is in process and is presumably to be finished by the end of 2014) where acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine is not regulated, you may want to check if the acupuncturist is registered with an authoritative professional organization, such as the Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CSCMA). Although such a credential does not ensure highest competency, it does indicate that the practitioner has met the minimum standards to treat patients using acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.</span></div>
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• Education: In Ontario, each acupuncturist or traditional Chinese medicine doctor's training varies greatly. While some have completed more than 4 years of full time study as a must-have qualification to register with CSCMA, others may be practicing after taking only a few weekend courses. The graduates from some Canadian acupuncture and (or) traditional Chinese medicine schools or colleges with 3-4 years full-time program are generally qualified. For places outside Canada, most people believe China has the best acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine programs. This is true considering traditional Chinese medicine is originated from China. However, admit it or not, although some top institutions in China provide world-class education, there is considerable number of universities or colleges offer fake certificates. That is to say, even though the practitioner is a PhD, he/she may not really satisfy the minimum requirements to an undergraduate level program from an accredited university! Therefore, make sure to ask the practitioner about his/her education carefully, and do some research on his/her graduate university before visiting, e.g., ask your Chinese friends if they know that university or not; if it is a Ministry of Education approved institution; or if it can be found on the Wiki (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>wiki/Main_Page</a>).</div>
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• Experience: Like a Western medicine doctor, it is not only mandatory for a fully qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to complete a graduate level program, but it also requires the practitioner to practice at least 2-3 years. In fact, there are many elements in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine which can only be earned through years of clinical practice. There is a common misunderstanding on defining an experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor – the older the better. In fact, some traditional Chinese medicine practitioners start practice at their 50’s. So ask the practitioner about the number of years of clinical experience and number of patients he/she has treated.</div>
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• Practice Styles: A qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner writes individual prescriptions for each patient based on his or her unique conditions to obtain the best possible effectiveness. Practitioners give prepackaged products indicating their skill and commitment to herbal medicine is not high. Granted, sometimes such a simplified approach is the best, but this method should be the exception rather than the rule. Thus, before taking the prescription, ask the practitioner what is his/her practice style.</div>
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• Promise: While acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are often highly effective in treating a wide range of conditions and their symptoms, every person is different and must be treated as such. As in conventional medicine, a treatment that works for one does not necessarily work for all. Any healthcare professional, that makes a promise for a guaranteed cure before seeing the patient in person, or offers a quick fix to all problems, is not offering healthcare. There are no magic bullets or miracle cures for both Eastern medicine and Western medicine. A good practitioner never makes oral or written promise like that before the diagnosis.</div>
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• Insurance: Most of the insurance companies in Canada now cover all or some of the cost for acupuncture. Note that many insurance companies, especially in places like Ontario, where there are no acupuncture laws, have specific requirements in regard to acupuncturist’s qualifications and designations. These must be met according to their policy in order to qualify for the coverage. For instance, most insurance companies accredit a certified CSCMA acupuncturist, and an acupuncturist with a CSCMA certificate is qualified for an “acupuncturist”, “registered acupuncturist”, “acupuncture specialist”, etc., as appearing in relative insurance terms. Check with your insurance provider for details.</div>
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Keep in mind -- Always ask questions to the practitioner prior to, during, and after treatment. Knowledge is a key in self-care, so don't hesitate to make inquiries. Any good practitioners will be more than happy to fully explain the answers to your questions in terms you can easily understand.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">Spring is coming. Everything is refres</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">hing and blooming. However, unfortunately, gentle spring winds bring millions with seasonal allergies, along with the annual misery of sneezing, coughing, congestion, watery eyes, runny nose, and just overall suffering.</span></span></div>
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Allergies are generally induced by wind-born tree, grass, or weed pollen during specific parts of the year (especially spring and fall). Western medicine views seasonal allergies as a form of immediate hypersensitivity reaction which occurs when anti-bodies produced by lymphocytes interact with airborne particles such as pollen. On the other side of the world, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views seasonal allergies as related to the Element of Wind, which are caused by an imbalance in the flow of “qi” in the body.</div>
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Western medicine only treats the symptoms of seasonal allergies and do nothing to improve the overall health nor prevent future allergies, let alone unwanted side-effects. On the other hand, natural remedies such as acupuncture, not only treats the symptoms, but also helps the body to restore the balance by clearing underlying conditions that cause allergies, so that it enhances the overall wellness. This makes acupuncture a great alternative treatment to combat allergies.</div>
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Acupuncture allows the body to heal naturally and improves the way it functions by stimulating anatomical locations on or under the skin called acupuncture points. These acupuncture points are usually stimulated by the insertion of acupuncture needles. In treating allergies, acupuncture efficiently wipes out the patient's acute symptoms and provides relief, while, more importantly, it corrects the underlying immune system imbalance which is actually the root of allergies.</div>
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Treated with acupuncture, the patients usually get certain relief during the first visit. After an initial series of therapies, most patients end up significantly reducing or totally eliminating their dependence on allergy medications. With acupuncture as a better way to battle with allergies, let's embrace this spring without any worries!</div>
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