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Seasonal Allergies and Traditional Chinese Medicine

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:00:55 +0000

With seasonal allergies torturing one-third of Americans, ancient acupuncture can provide a new kind of relief. While over-the-counter medications often come with unwanted side-effects, acupuncture does not. This makes it a welcome alternative for people looking for a new way to combat allergies this season.

Acupuncture is defined as a method of preventing and treating disease, illness, injury or pain by allowing the body to heal naturally and improve the way it functions. This is done by stimulating biologically significant points on the surface of the body.

In traditional Chinese medicine, these strategic points are usually stimulated by the insertion of acupuncture needles.

Diagnosing an allergy using traditional Chinese medicine is far more individualized than it would be with Western medicine. Allergies are analyzed by the pattern of symptoms seen in the specific patient, and the treatment is designed to relieve these particular symptoms.

How effective is traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of seasonal allergies? In a study published in the September 2004 issue of Allergy magazine, the researchers concluded that a combination of Chinese herbs and weekly acupuncture sessions showed promise as a treatment for relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

For seasonal allergy sufferers still suffering with traditional Western medical treatments, or weighed down by unwanted side effects like drowsiness, may find relief in acupuncture. In fact, these patients may discover what Hippocrates learned centuries ago, the body has its own incredible power to heal.

Womans Health by Dr. Robert Chu

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:30:03 +0000

70% – 80% of patients who come to the clinic are female. Young or elderly, those with acne or wrinkles or other skin problems can rejuvenate and enjoy healthy and radiant skin with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

Female patients stricken with anemia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, fibroids, gallstones, high cholesterol, carpal tunnel syndrome, constipation and diarrhea, thyroid disorders, UTI’s, vaginal itching, weight loss and gain are common ailments seen in the clinic with female patients.

Acupuncture and Herbal therapy offers the female patient complete relief in various menstrual disorders such as early or delayed menses, profuse or scanty menstruation, painful periods, menstrual headaches and/or cramps, PMS, and abnormal vaginal discharge like candida.

For those looking to get pregnant, acupuncture and herbal therapy can help with infertility issues and prevent miscarriage, regulate the menses, relieve stress, and strengthen the body to prepare for conception. Dr. Chu boasts a 95% success rate for infertility.

Chinese medicine is also great for gestational disorders such as nausea & vomiting during pregnancy, restless stirring of the fetus, hemorrhoids, headaches during pregnancy, and gestational diabetes.

Women having difficulty lactating can also benefit greatly from Chinese medicine and Acupuncture. Those that are breast feeding can also benefit from acupuncture treatment of mastititis.

Acupuncture and herbal therapy can also help those with postpartum disorders such as Postpartum depression, hemorrhaging after delivery, postpartum abdominal pain, vaginal prolapse, edema, fatigue and weakness, spontaneous/night sweats, urinary incontinence and postpartum headache.

The female patient undergoing menopause can greatly benefit and get rid of problems such as hot flashes, irritability, night sweats, insomnia, and fatigue.

Breast lumps, tenderness and pain are also treated.

Read more about Dr. Chu at www.acuchu.com

Feel the difference in just a few seconds of treatment!

Acupuncture in our center is performed under the following conditions:

• Comfortable and relaxing environment
• Recliners provide perfect body position
• Quiet atmosphere with soft music and warmth
• Only painless, thin disposable needles are used
• Usually 30 – 60 minute sessions
• Often euphoric feeling afterward

Yi Jing Acupuncture and Clinical Chinese Medicine for Difficult Cases

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:31:18 +0000

Upcoming CEU’s in San Diego

February 28, 2010[edit]

In San Diego! Yi Jing Acupuncture and Clinical Chinese Medicine for Difficult Cases

Download the flier here.

Early registration has passed but we will honor early registration prices through March 12th, 2010

Saturday-Sunday, March 20-21, 2010 9 am – 5:30 pm at

Sustain Community Acupuncture

2537 University Ave
San Diego CA, 92104
15 Category One CA CEU’s pending (7.5 CEU’s per day)

These classes are open to Acupuncturists of all levels!

Day one: Yi Jing Acupuncture

Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME

Learn Yi Jing Acupuncture system, with the proper principles and concepts, that made Dr. Chen Chao, founder of the Yi Jing Yin Yang Balance Method, one of Taiwan’s greatest Acupuncturists in this generation.

Students and practitioners will be taught the most essential points to use clinically for Neuromusculoskeletal and Internal Medicine problems.

Point location and demonstration will be a part of this class.

Day Two: Clinical Chinese Medicine for Difficult Cases

This lecture will focus on point prescriptions from Master Tung, Yi Jing Acupuncture and Optimal Acupuncture systems, and herbals for Difficult cases seen in the clinic. We will discuss multiple treatment strategies and herbal Rx’s for these types of cases.

Increase your Clinical Effectiveness!

Speed your clinical diagnosis utilizing the classical acupuncture methods and get instantaneous results
Expand your range of treatment options
Enhance your treatments in the clinic
Improve your practice with Yi Jing Acupuncture Single needle, 3/6, and circuit methods
Learn it all clearly by a native English speaker who bridges East and West
Discover proven clinical procedures for pain and internal medicine problems
Improve your acupuncture skills
Open to Acupuncturists of all levels

Robert Chu, PhD,L.Ac., QME specializes in Master Tung, Yi Jing and Optimal Acupuncture for treating pain, Neuromusculoskeletal disorders, and internal medicine problems. An exciting and dynamic speaker, has been studying the Martial and Chinese healing arts since childhood. In mid 2005, he founded ITARA (International Tung’s Acupuncture Research Association), a non-political organization devoted to the preservation, standardization, education, and research of Tung’s Acupuncture, offering classes for the spread and advancement of Classical Acupuncture systems.

In July of 2004, Dr. Chu was the Acupuncturist to Olympic athletes at the Olympic Trials held in Sacramento, CA. He has lectured throughout the United States, Canada and Europe on Master Tung’s Acupuncture and the Yi Jing Acupuncture of Chen Chao.

To Register, please call (626) 487 -1815 or email chusauli@gmail.com

REGISTRATION FEE:

$325/2 days, students $250/2 days, $25 discount for early registration by March 12, 2010

No refunds. Seating is limited!

January 2010 Newsletter

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:26:49 +0000

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January 2010 Newsletter