【Case Report Continue】Hemiplegia after Neurosurgery for Brain Tumor removal - Amazing Improvement

This is the continue report of last【Case Report 】Hemiplegia after Neurosurgery for Brain Tumor removal.
Oct. 18, Sunday afternoon, my husband took me to the Toronto Grace Hospital Rehab Centre to see  Tommy, today is his 37 years old birthday. He found us from internet, so we have never seen  each other until yesterday. All I know about him is from his email and from our acupuncturist Jarry. As they told me that he was deaf and mute, and right side was 100% paralysis, but yesterday what amazed me is that he called my name clearly and he moved his right arm strongly. After last treatment course (7 times treatment section) he could only move his right hand thumb as Jarry told me, which was a significant improvement already for his condition. But during his treatment break period, just as Jarry said more improvements will appear during the break period. And it did happen, I was so impressed by that. Even Jarry was very surprised by Tommy's significant improvements. He did respond very well from the acupuncture treatment. We are all so happy for him. Now Tommy is accepting his second course treatment from our other acupuncturist Jenny(Sujia) Wang. With her strong experience in physical centre, I am sure that Tommy will benefits from her both acupuncture and physio therapy.  Best wishes to Tommy and Happy birthday to him. We are all looking forward to more improvements on him. And as a team, we are all here to try our best!

脑瘤手术后引起聋哑半身不遂的越南华人Tommy 的案例追踪： 根据刘医师的要求，在给Tommy治完了一个疗程之后要让其身体修复一段时间，正如刘医师预计的，在这段时间里前一疗程的治疗效果会陆续呈现出来。让我吃惊的是昨天我就亲眼见证了他这一预计的效果。昨天是10月18号星期天，因为今天是Tommy的生日，所以我和我先生借机去看看他，Tommy是在网上了解到我们诊所的，然后都是通过电子邮件跟我们联系，在这之前我们从来都没有见过面，当他意识到是我时，尽然很大声的喊出了我的名字， 我当时又惊有喜，他也很激动，很努力地想说更多， 并且还使劲挥动他的右手臂，还有移动他的拇指给我看， 还通过打字告诉我当刘医师治疗到第六次时他拇指就能动了，而且马上问及刘医师什么时候能再去给他治疗，由于刘医师的车故障，所以没法出诊。我给他安排了我们诊所另一针灸师Jenny（Sujia），凭着她在物理治疗中心多年的针灸和物理治疗经验，Tommy也会从她的治疗中受益匪浅的。我们都期待着Tommy早日摆脱这半身不遂的状况，从新站起来！为他祈祷，也祝他生日快乐！

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Acupuncture for Depression (Natural Therapy for chronic anxiety)

Approximately 4 million Canadians suffer with chronic anxiety or depression. One out of eight adults are currently taking antidepressant medications. While these medications can offer support and benefit on certain occasions, there are indeed many people that do not respond well to this form of treatment. This can be due to a number of factors including: 

• Various side effects that outweigh the benefits of the medication 
• A developed tolerance to the medication that causes the benefits to diminish 
• Excessive sensitivty to the concentrated nature of these medications 
• A belief system that suggests that the depression is not due to a biochemical imbalance, or that this imbalance is the result of a deeper spiritual issue 

we have a number of patients who were convinced that they had run out of options after finding medications and/or talk therapy to be ineffective for their needs. Many of these people try acupuncture as a last resort. and from numerous patients who suffer from chronic depression,we have proved that acupuncture, nutritional supplemenation, meditation, and yoga can offer tremendously helpful support in healing the root causes of this epidemic. This approach is much more comprehensive and much less invasive to the brain that using SSRI medications. It accounts for not only biochemical factors, but also energetic, nutritional, and spiritual influences as well.

Acupuncture 

Practiced for over 2,500 years, acupuncture is a branch of Chinese medicine that treats the energetic level of the human body/mind. As surprising as it is to most people, acupuncture is usually a profoundly relaxing experience that establishes a deep quality of restoration and balance to the central nervous system. Most people feel altered, floaty, dreamy, or sleepy after treatment. This feeling tends to stick around for a few hours after the treatment and becomes a more continuous experience with repetitive treatment. Acupuncture works by balancing the flow of Qi, or internal life force, in the body. Anxiety is typically a byproduct of weak Qi in the heart or kidneys. Other symptoms such as low back pain, heart palpitations, insomnia, irritability, or nightmares commonly accompany the depression.

Herbs 

 Some these herbs can be helpful. Here is a brief list of herbs that can be bought at the local health food store: 

• St. John's wort 
• gingko biloba 
• rhodiola rosea 
• siberian ginseng

Nutrition 

One of the most important considerations here is to maintain stable blood sugar throughout the day. The majority of anxiety patients suffer from hypoglycemia. They tend to eat refined carbohydrates and/or drink coffee to start the day, only to experience the typical 'crash' around 2-4pm. To keep the blood sugar stable, begin the day with a high protein breakfast such as eggs, turkey bacon, whole oats, or smoothies with whey or goat protein in them. Eat a low glycemic snack every 2-3 hours. Avoid coffee and other forms of caffeine. It can also be revealing to avoid allergenic foods such as wheat, gluten, pasteurized dairy, and refined sugar for one month to see if the depression significantly improves. Here is a brief list of nutritional supplements that can be very helpful in treating depression: 

• 5HTP 
• SAMe 
• Fish oil 
• B vitamin complex

Meditation and Yoga 

Many people find meditation and yoga to be their most powerful allies in healing depression. With regular practice of various breathing techniques and yoga postures, people often feel that they have much more control over the depression and that it need not run their life anymore. These practices can be direct gateways to the rest and restore mode of the nervous system. On a deeper level, they can help us forge a spiritual connection with our lives that instills an unshakable sense of trust and safety in the workings of the universe.

From a holistive perspective, our symptoms are never random. There is always a reason why they creep up. In the case of depression, it is helpful to disengage from our personal feelings about it and look at the bigger picture. What is the depression telling us about ourselves and where we are at in life? Is it a warning sign that something is amiss and needs to be acknowledged or changed? In any regard, the practices mentioned here can offer a profound level of support in getting to the root of the problem and inducing a gentle course in a new direction of inspiration and insight.

Oriental Acupuncture Clinic Jarry(Chinese acupuncturist since 1989) has so many successful cases in treating depression,insomnia,anxiety...here's one of his successful cases.

                  Book an Appointment with our Therapists online Now

Or Call Oriental Acupuncture Clinic today at 416-800-3978

to set up your first appointment!

 WE DON'T JUST TREAT, WE CURE!

Healing from the root, beyond treating symptoms.

So you can experience better health and well-being!

针灸学奠基人皇甫谧

针灸溯源 针灸，是中医宝库中的一颗璀璨明珠，由于其简便有效，千百年来一直为中国人民所习用。在世界卫生组织提出"到2000年人人享有医疗保健"这一要求后，更受到各国人民的喜爱，针灸热正在世界各地掀起。 针灸在新石器时代已萌芽。当时是用天然或打制的尖细石器，称为砭石。在漫长的岁月流逝中，人们积累了丰富的针灸治病的经验，也发现了经络和穴位。后来，由于冶金业的发展，金属针具逐渐替代了砭石。而对于针灸经验和理论，虽经过《灵枢》的阐发，《难经》的补充，但还远远不能反映针灸经验的全部。这样，对于针灸理论和经验的整理重任，势必要落到一位精通医学，擅长针灸并又博学多识者的人身上。皇甫谧就是这样一位学者。他一生经受了艰难的考验，最终成为一代名学者，并因其所著集晋以前针灸大成的《针灸甲乙经》而成为针灸学的奠基人。 曲折痛苦的生活经历 公元215年，皇甫谧出生于安定朝那（今甘肃灵台）一个贫苦的农舍中。初取名静，后改谧，字土安。生后即被过继给他叔父为子，并随叔父迁居新安（今安徽歙县地区）。将近20岁时，他还没上学念书，终日东游西逛，无所事是。但他对叔父母倒很孝顺。一日邻家给了他一些时令瓜果，他舍不得吃，拿回家给叔母任氏享用。任氏赞美他的孝心，流着眼泪对他说，"你已经是20岁的人了，至今目不识丁，《孝经》上说，即使每天用三牲（指用于祭祀的牛、羊、猪）来奉养父母，但如果不懂治国治家的道理，不修身养性，仍然是一个不孝的人。真不明白是我没有选择有学问的好邻居，还是没有教你信守做人的道理，以至至今还是如此？学习是为你自己学得本领，我又能得到什么呢？"一席话使皇甫褴深自愧疚，激发了他立志好好学习、把失去的时间追回来的决心。次日，他就拜乡里著名的学者席坦为师，开始了他的学习生涯。老师授课时，他如饥似渴，勤读勤问；下田劳动时，带书而去，利用休息时间阅读不止。从此他不再与人嬉闹，变得沉默寡言、"唯书是务"，成了一个与以前性格完全不同的人。数年以后，他已成为一个远近闻名的学者。他认为，不求名利才会无损于生命；不追求富贵，才能获得深厚的道行。因此，尽管郡守曾请他出仕，举荐他为孝廉，相国也征召他去做官，他都拒绝了。他甘心一生玩味经典册籍，为将知识传播他人而著书立说，为后世立言，著《黄帝部针灸甲乙经》。40岁时，他不幸得了风症（中风），半身麻木，右腿肌肉萎缩，服寒食散又药物中毒，身发热，寒冬时尚须袒露身体服食冰雪，夏天则更烦闷不堪，并伴有咳嗽、喘、浮肿和四肢酸疼，时刻处于病危之中。疾病的折磨考验了他的意志，求生的欲望又促使他研读医学典籍，而针灸治疗风症的效果使他更对针灸学感兴趣，于是他广泛研读针灸文献，终于成了一位针灸大家。 当时医学经典著作颇多，但经络胞穴不统一。他把当时风行的《黄帝针经》、《素问》及《明堂孔穴针灸治要》三部书进行了比较研究"使事类相从，删其浮词，除其重，论其精要"，著成《黄帝部针灸甲乙经》10卷。又称《针灸甲乙经》，简称《甲乙经》，约完成于公元259年。南北朝时改为12卷本。原书主论医学理论和针灸之法，故以《针灸甲乙经》命名。《针灸甲乙经》是现存最早而较完整的针灸学著作。前部分阐明脏腑、经络、脑穴、诊法病；后部分论述各病症及针灸法。它是我国晋代以前针灸学成就的总结性文献。

Acupuncture and Natural Therapy for Depression or Anxiety

Approximately 4 million Canadians suffer with chronic anxiety or depression. One out of eight adults are currently taking antidepressant medications. While these medications can offer support and benefit on certain occasions, there are indeed many people that do not respond well to this form of treatment. This can be due to a number of factors including: 

• Various side effects that outweigh the benefits of the medication 
• A developed tolerance to the medication that causes the benefits to diminish 
• Excessive sensitivty to the concentrated nature of these medications 
• A belief system that suggests that the depression is not due to a biochemical imbalance, or that this imbalance is the result of a deeper spiritual issue 

we have a number of patients who were convinced that they had run out of options after finding medications and/or talk therapy to be ineffective for their needs. Many of these people try acupuncture as a last resort. and from numerous patients who suffer from chronic depression,we have proved that acupuncture, nutritional supplemenation, meditation, and yoga can offer tremendously helpful support in healing the root causes of this epidemic. This approach is much more comprehensive and much less invasive to the brain that using SSRI medications. It accounts for not only biochemical factors, but also energetic, nutritional, and spiritual influences as well.

Acupuncture 
Practiced for over 2,500 years, acupuncture is a branch of Chinese medicine that treats the energetic level of the human body/mind. As surprising as it is to most people, acupuncture is usually a profoundly relaxing experience that establishes a deep quality of restoration and balance to the central nervous system. Most people feel altered, floaty, dreamy, or sleepy after treatment. This feeling tends to stick around for a few hours after the treatment and becomes a more continuous experience with repetitive treatment. Acupuncture works by balancing the flow of Qi, or internal life force, in the body. Anxiety is typically a byproduct of weak Qi in the heart or kidneys. Other symptoms such as low back pain, heart palpitations, insomnia, irritability, or nightmares commonly accompany the depression.

Comedian Jim Carrey tried acupuncture treatment  for his depression. He said:" Undergoing acupuncture treatments and nutritional advice has led to a marked change in my physical vitality and my general state of well-being."

Check our other blog: Why acupuncture is great choice for curing anxiety or depression:

Herbs 

There are a number of Chinese herbal formulas that can work wonders for depression. Here is a brief list of formulas.

• gui pi tang 
• jin gui shen qi wan 
• bu zhong yi qi tang 
• cyperus 18 by 7 Forests 
• polygala far reaching by Health concerns

Western herbs can also be helpful. Here is a brief list of herbs that can be bought at the local health food store: 

• St. John's wort 
• gingko biloba 
• rhodiola rosea 
• siberian ginseng

Nutrition 

One of the most important considerations here is to maintain stable blood sugar throughout the day. The majority of anxiety patients suffer from hypoglycemia. They tend to eat refined carbohydrates and/or drink coffee to start the day, only to experience the typical 'crash' around 2-4pm. To keep the blood sugar stable, begin the day with a high protein breakfast such as eggs, turkey bacon, whole oats, or smoothies with whey or goat protein in them. Eat a low glycemic snack every 2-3 hours. Avoid coffee and other forms of caffeine. It can also be revealing to avoid allergenic foods such as wheat, gluten, pasteurized dairy, and refined sugar for one month to see if the depression significantly improves. Here is a brief list of nutritional supplements that can be very helpful in treating depression: 

• 5HTP 
• SAMe 
• Fish oil 
• B vitamin complex

Meditation and Yoga 

Many people find meditation and yoga to be their most powerful allies in healing depression. With regular practice of various breathing techniques and yoga postures, people often feel that they have much more control over the depression and that it need not run their life anymore. These practices can be direct gateways to the rest and restore mode of the nervous system. On a deeper level, they can help us forge a spiritual connection with our lives that instills an unshakable sense of trust and safety in the workings of the universe.

From a holistic perspective, our symptoms are never random. There is always a reason why they creep up. In the case of depression, it is helpful to disengage from our personal feelings about it and look at the bigger picture. What is the depression telling us about ourselves and where we are at in life? Is it a warning sign that something is amiss and needs to be acknowledged or changed? In any regard, the practices mentioned here can offer a profound level of support in getting to the root of the problem and inducing a gentle course in a new direction of inspiration and insight.

Oriental Acupuncture Clinic Jarry(Chinese acupuncturist since 1989) has lots of experience in treating depression,insomnia,anxiety...here's one of his successful cases.

Or Call Oriental Acupuncture Clinic today 

at 416-800-3978 to set up your first appointment!

Healing from the root, 

beyond treating symptoms.

So you can experience 

greater health and well-being!

针灸治疗抑郁症

世界卫生组织总干事伦特兰就指出：全世界饱受精神疾病痛苦的人口超过四亿。抑郁症在世界十大常见疾病之中是排在第四位，专家们预测，并且在今后的20年之内抑郁症将会上升为第二大常见疾病。

现代的人生过压力都是非常大的，很多人患有不同程度的抑郁症。这几年来抑郁症的患者逐渐增多，但是治愈的效果却是非常不理想的。西医西药治疗的效果不好，心理学医生也很难从根本上治好抑郁症。那么，我们传统的中医有好的方法治疗抑郁症吗?中医针灸是怎样择穴位来治疗抑郁症的？

　　抑郁症不仅仅给自己的生理和心理带来很大的影响，对家庭和社会也具有非常大的危害。很多抑郁症特别严重的时候会有轻生自杀的念头，甚至还可能去伤害他人。一些官方的统计显示，全世界大约患有抑郁症的病人有4亿多，因抑郁症而自杀的人每年至少有100万。可见抑郁症的危害是多么巨大。

抑郁症是指在事业、学习、婚姻、家庭、工作等方面，由于某一问题的意外刺激，或遇到了一些具体困难，所形成的一种抑郁心态，是一类心境障碍性疾病，是导致自杀身亡的一个明显因素。

　　抑郁症的具体表现

　　常表现为情绪低落，对前途悲观失望，不愿主动与人交往，意志消沉，精神委靡不振，怯懦沮丧，头昏脑沉，严重失眠，耳鸣耳聋，两眼呆滞，怔忡心悸，惊恐易哭，压抑苦恼，记忆力减退，反应迟钝，大便秘结，以及其他一些身心严重不适和自主神经功能失调的表现。抑郁症好发于多愁善感，性格孤僻，心胸狭窄，情绪冷漠，缺乏关爱，疏于交往的人群。过分地害怕担心就容易引发焦虑症，严重起来就会导致到抑郁症，

抑郁症的症状可归结为四没有：

　　第一是没有乐趣。对任何事情都没有兴趣，对亲人也没有感情。

　　第二是没有能力。无论是工作还是学习都难以专注，缺乏能力。

　　第三就是没有希望，对一切都感到灰心。

　　第四就是没有意义。看任何事情都觉得没意义、没价值。

　　抑郁症是一个现代的词汇，在我们传统的中医学中是没有这个词的，但是根据抑郁症的表现症状来看，和中医学上郁证、虚劳、脏躁、百合病、心悸、不寐等病证是非常相似的。

中医认为抑郁症之发生与七情内伤、劳逸失调、病后失养、所志不遂、气郁化火等因素密切相关。这些致病因素造成了机体内的脏腑功能失和，使正常的气血升降功能发生阻滞，最终导致了人体的阴阳失衡、气机逆乱而发生本病。清朝医家李用粹在《证治汇补•郁证》中说：“郁病虽多，皆因气不调，法当顺气为先。”

　　这一治疗原则既是抑郁症初发的治疗原则，也是治疗抑郁症最基本最重要的法则。本病初发病位尚浅，气血尚调和，脏腑功能失衡不严重，治疗效果较好。明朝大医学家赵献可在其医著《医贯•郁病论》中认为郁症以木郁即肝郁为先导，提出“以一法代五法，神而明之，屡获奇效”。一法即“木郁达之”，抑郁症初发，肝气郁结，枢机不利即见郁证发生，治疗原则首以疏肝解郁为主兼调他脏，则病可速效。所以，基于这一治疗原则的基础上，针灸就是以打通气结为主，对治疗抑郁症是有独到的疗效的。趁病还轻还早的时候及时治疗才是上策。

东方针灸罐疗诊所刘医师是三代祖传针灸中医师，26年丰富的临床经验以及其高尚的医德，会让你感到不一样的治疗效果的。诊所电话：416-800-3978，上午11点到晚上8点，请提前预约！也可在我们的网站上直接预约刘医师。对没有保险的患者一律八折优惠！

本诊所另有真空罐疗师，拔罐对于疏通肝郁同样也有很好的效果，对于不喜欢针灸的患者，拔罐或艾灸无疑也是很好的选择。

参考同病者的治疗心得：针灸治好了我的抑郁症，给后来者以启示 

文中作者最后总结其看病经验是非常值得患者借鉴，特此摘录：

“总结我看病的经验，我想真心的给正在治疗的网友一些建议：
　　1、如果你不想一辈子服用西药，你可以考虑中药、针灸之类的传统中医疗法，无论针炙还是汤药，其实任何一种中医疗法都可以治好你的病的，关键看你是否可以找到一个好的中医医生。找到一个好医生才是治好病的关键所在。
　　2、要善于仔细分析医生的水平，不要在庸医治疗上耽误太多的时间和金钱，无论针炙医生还是开方医生，如果一个中医给你治疗一个疗程无任何效果，要果断换医生，好的中医见效应该是很快的。
　　3、千万不要相信抑郁症只能终身服药的鬼话，从古至今中医有大量治愈抑郁患者的案例，即使本论坛也有很多网友用中医治好了自己的病，应当尽快放弃西医治疗，西医治疗只会增加副作用，不能根治你的病。
    4、在任何情况下都不要失去治疗的信心，天下没有治不好的病，只有不会治的医生。中医需要辨证，每个人的治疗方案都不一定相同，我的治疗手段和方法未必适合你，但你要努力寻找适合你的治疗方案。”

Acupuncture and Natural Therapies for Sciatica

This condition, which is characterized by nervy and gnawing pain that radiates from the low back down one or both legs, can be debilitating and frustrating. Many patients have tried conventional therapies such as pain medications, physical therapy, and chiropractic but still struggle with the condition.

In acupuncture theory, pain is believed to be due to stuck energy and blood in the body. It is always a result of impeded circulation, which can lead to inflammation or degeneration. In the case of sciatica, the gall bladder meridian is typically in need of energetic balancing. This meridian runs from the piriformus muscle in the buttocks down the lateral side of the legs, which is the pathway of the sciatic nerve. Qi stagnation (stuck energy) occurs in this meridian due to suppressed anger and stress. Because of this, a common dynamic amongst sciatica patients is that they tend to hold onto anger or express it inappropriately.

Acupuncture is a gentle treatment that is intended to be very relaxing, restorative and balancing. As the primary goal is to regulate the flow of Qi in the gall bladder meridian, one often notices that their entire sense of health is boosted from the treatment: physically, emotionally, and mentally. Most of the sciatic patients come for treatment 1-2 times per week for 4 weeks, at which time we assess for progress. The treatment plan depends upon the severity of the pain and how long it has been there.

Lots of people also have found the following supplements to be helpful for sciatica:

• Bromelain: anti-inflammatory enzyme
• Fish oil: (3,000 mg daily)
• 5 HTP: (a natural precursor to serotonin; many people with chronic pain are serotonin deficient)

There are also specific yoga posture that are helpful for both prevention and for active flare ups. These poses are best learned from a yoga instructor, as it is fairly easy to exacerbate this condition with stretching.

With the right combination of therapies, sciatica typically responds very well to treatment. Combining acupuncture for a few weeks and adding some targeted stretches. This should go a long way in your recovery from this painful condition.

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【CASE REPORT】9-year low-back & leg pain gone after 6 section acupuncture treatments

Acupuncture: Effective Sciatica Treatment

警告：吃药的时候千万别碰她，切记人命关天！

一位男士喝了杯啤酒差点要了命，经医院不懈抢救后医生发现“病根儿”原来在于他喝酒前吃了抗生素。

解放军总医院第一附属医院药剂科主管药师罗艳说，其实，食物和药物“打架”的还有很多：有些食物会影响药物的吸收，有些食物会破坏药物的结构，有的还会增加药物的毒性和不良反应，甚至威胁生命。

快来看看哪些食物不能和药物同服吧～

Cosmetic acupuncture: Reduce the signs of aging

Cosmetic acupuncture is an effective, non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging. It is not new. It has been used in China for over two thousand years. Tiny, sterile, needles are inserted along meridian lines and acupuncture points to increases blood circulation. The face receives an increase of blood to nourish, oxygenate, and moisturize the skin from the inside out. Cosmetic acupuncture also stimulates the production of collagen, which gives skin a tight, firm look.

“ A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. The effects included: the skin became delicate, improvement of elasticity of facial muscles, ruddier complexion, and overall rejuvenation. "

Cosmetic acupuncture is suitable for anyone who wants to be healthier and look younger. It is also good for clients who have had Botox or injectable fillers. The results from these other treatments will be improved and last longer, as circulation, muscle tone and skin clarity increases with regular treatments.

The initial course of treatment is between 10-12 sessions, 1-2 times a week for the best results. Each individual will respond to the treatment differently depending on their age and lifestyle. Visible results will generally be noticeable after 6-8 sessions. Maintenance may be needed once a month.

Oriental cosmetic acupuncture treatment includes:

• Initial consultation, including a discussion of your medical history and condition, diet and lifestyle and the application of Chinese medicine theory

• Combining acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture and Cupping facial lift to balance your skin from the inside out. Treating all kinds of skin problems, such as acne, pigmentation, rosacea and eczema

• Facial massage, followed by the application of a moisturizer with SPF, leaving you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and well protected.

中医针灸减肥：针灸减肥有效吗？会反弹吗？

据减肥人士介绍说，中医针灸减肥最安全，那么针灸减肥有效吗？会极易反弹吗？

当今红得发紫的歌星詹尼佛.洛佩兹在美国OK！杂志的封面，坦诚针灸减肥卓效

关于针灸减肥有效吗这个问题，其实东方针灸诊所刘医师已经有了很多成功减肥案例，都是利用针灸调理而达到的。很多人针灸减肥经历了2个多月以后减掉了5到10公斤；不过很多人“对针灸减肥有效吗？”这样的问题还存在一些质疑，有些人利用针灸减肥之后，不注重饮食，暴饮暴食，这样只会变本加厉的胖起来。

　　针灸减肥是中国的国粹，通过中医针灸专家的研究及刘医师30多年丰富的针灸临床经验，采用针灸可对肥胖症进行对症治疗，不仅安全、疗效显著、而且不产生厌食、腹泻、体力下降等副作用。针灸是通过对肥胖者神经及内分泌功能的调整，一方面抑制肥胖者亢进的食欲，减少进食量，同时抑制肥胖者亢进的胃肠消化吸收功能，控制机体对营养物质的吸收，配合控制饮食，从而减少机体能量的摄入与储存；另一方面，针灸可促进能量代谢，增加能量的消耗，促进体脂动员及脂肪分解，最终实现减肥效果。

针灸减肥是否有效从它的原理中就能看出来。针灸减肥它所针刺人体某些穴位，可以起到使胃蠕动减弱和抑制胃酸分泌，延长胃排空时限，降低肥胖人体5-hf水平，促使异常的消化、呼吸、心血管和内分泌机能恢复正常的作用，针灸可以增强肥胖者下丘脑--垂体--肾上腺皮质和交感--肾上腺髓质两个系统的功能，促进机体脂肪代谢产热增加，消耗积存的脂肪。到现在为止，针灸减肥被认为是对减肥最有效，最没有副作用的一种减肥方法。

现在的医学认为，大部分人的肥胖都和内分泌紊乱有关系，也就是体内的各种激素，像什么肾上腺素，胰岛素、瘦素这些都都处于紊乱状态。通过针灸来刺激穴位，将这些情况都调整过来。让人的身体恢复正常。

那么通过中医针灸能改善哪些功能呢：首先能调理肠胃功能。大家知道大部分肥胖的人是由于摄入的太多，排出的太少。排出的少是因为肠胃功能不好导致的。所以，通过针灸来调理肠胃，通过刺激一些穴位来增加肠道的蠕动，这样就增强了排泄功能。时间长的，还能改善食欲。还有大部分处在青春期肥胖的人，特别是女性，都是因为内分泌不调导致的。他们肯定会有月经不调或者是闭经的情况，通过针灸减肥来刺激，并且进行治疗，不仅可以将原来内分泌的情况（如月经不调、痛经、闭经等）改善，还能达到减肥的目的，一举多得。

中医针灸减肥已经成了中医界的一只奇花，由于它在减肥中的奇效，越来越多人尝试针灸减肥。

专家意见：适量的运动很重要

　　不少女孩当初减肥的时候效果很显著，但是一旦停止减肥，便立刻开始反弹，甚至超过了原来的体重。体重一旦反弹，便前功尽弃，而且再进行减肥，对身体也会有伤害。

　　经中医对女性肥胖患者进行系统归纳分析，发现其机理是由于某些激素失衡所至，运用中医针灸针刺某些腧穴可以改善女性经前、经后的激素水平，从而达到理想的减肥效果。

针灸消肿利水，配合饮食，轻松减重！想要使体重急速下降，排除体内水份是最快的方法。人体中的水份约占70%，一般瘦身减肥中心多用脱水的方式，让顾客体重急速下降，但是这种方法只要多喝水，体重又会马上回复。虽然有人说针灸减重效果不彰，但是想要健康瘦下来，倒不失为门路之一。一般肥胖者多属肿胀型，因此针灸多是消肿。扎刺穴道可以疏通经络，利於身体排水功能，也就是中医所说的‘消肿利水’。

　　针灸减肥是以针灸来调理内分泌及新陈代谢，对于某些人来说，容易反弹。而且在停止减肥后，开始无节制地大吃大喝，又不进行有效的运动，肉肯定会长回来的。

　　减肥最重要的就是使摄入的能量小于消耗的能量。适量的运动很重要，不仅可以燃烧脂肪，还可以促进新陈代谢，使身体消耗能量的速度加快，达到塑身的目的。

　　若肥胖者属火气较大者，便会胖上半身，而且多半胖的较为结实。火气偏大、营养过剩、高血压、高血脂症都是导致此种体型发胖的原因，建议多吃寒性食物清火，使其轻微腹泻即可。西药或类固醇吃多也会造成全身肿胀，此种情形便不适合用轻泻解决，反而需要补肾阳，刺激肠胃蠕动。

　　俗话说：“三分医，七分养，十分防。”可见养生的重要性。在很多人的意识里只有老人才需要养生，其实不然，养生是条漫长的路，越早走上这条路，受益越多。通过针灸达到减肥调理身体的目的，可网上预约刘医师（30多年针灸临床经验，仁心仁术为广大患者服务）或电话：416-8003978（诊所电话）416-655-1311（Jenny手机短信）

【Case Report】Eczema Be Cured by 3-time Acupuncture Treatments

A regular patient of our clinic, 45 year-old Chinese lady Jing, got Eczema on her body and arms, itchy and dry skin, after  2 times acupuncture treatments by Jarry,  The itch was gone, last Thursday she came in to get another treatment, after that the Eczema on her body and arms totally gone. I am amazed when Jarry and this lady told me about that.

It has been proved that acupuncture is very efficient treatment on some skin problems,like Eczema, shingles, Psoriasis and Acne.

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【Case Report】Hemiplegia after Neurosurgery for Brain Tumor removal

30 year-old Vietnese young man Tommy got Hemiplegia on right side, speaking loss, hearing loss,right side vision loss in 2014 Summer after his third time Neurosurgery for Brain Tumor removal. Our acupuncturist Jarry started to give him acupuncture treatment on Sep 17th after he got approved to be Tommy's ECP(External Care Provider)  by Toronto Grace Hospital.  so Tommy got 2 times treatments a week  and when he got the fifth acupuncture treatment on Sep 27,2015 and he told Jarry that his right hand has warm sensation and he showed him that his right hand fingers can gently move a bit. Usually he used his left hand 5 fingers to show Jarry how much pain he feel when the needle inside his body,with 1 finger shows less pain to 5 fingers lots of pain. Yesterday Oct.1st, Jarry gave him the sixth treatment and he showed Jarry by his right hand fingers. Jarry has been surprised by his significant improvement. From Jarry's 26 years experience, usually it will take at lease 3 courses(21 sessions) treatments  for a hemiplegia patient to  start moving a bit. Tommy was very excited by his improvement and asked Jarry if he can give him the treatment everyday so he can recover from Hemiplegia sooner. Jarry told him that it is not good for him to get the  acupuncture treatment everyday. 2 to 3 times a week is best for his health condition. After one course treatment, Tommy also need at lease one week rest before he start to receive the second course treatments.


九月十号，诊所接了一个新病人，30岁的越南华人Tommy，去年夏天因第三次做脑瘤手术，引起中分右侧半身不随，同时引起聋哑及右眼失去视力，刘医师13号开始上门出诊，到其所住医院准备给他做针灸治疗，17号第二次出诊，不料院方值班医师不让做，说要经过医院管理部门批准后才行，所以推到20号，刘医师才开始给他第二次的针灸治疗，27号是他的第五次治疗，Tommy告诉刘医师他的右手开始感觉到暖和了，而且还可以轻微的动了。因为他是聋哑，所以通常他是通过左手手指的比划来向刘医师示意这针进到他体内后的疼痛程度，一个手指是代表轻微的疼痛感觉，两个手指是代表稍微强的疼痛，依次类推...到了昨天也就是十月一号，当刘医师给他做完第六次治疗后，他轻轻拉过刘医师，比划着他右手的大拇指，告诉刘医师他可以移动他的右手的大拇指了。刘医师也是感到非常的惊喜，因为根据他二十多年针灸临床经验，像Tommy这样的瘫痪患者至少要经过三到四个疗程（也就是至少二十多次的针灸治疗）才能达到这个效果，但是Tommy在一个疗程还没结束时瘫痪的那半边就已经开始有温度并可以轻微移动了。这个结果真是非常鼓舞人心，Tommy还试探刘医师，既然那么见效，能否每天给他做治疗，这样他可以好得快些，刘医师告诉他，针灸治疗不能每天做，并不是天天做效果就更好，一周两次对他这种身体状况是最合适的了。

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阳光是一味药 : 增强免疫力 - 学会晒太阳，胜过吃补药

现代快节奏生活让人们与阳光共处的时间少了，朝九晚五，披星戴月，似乎与阳光隔离了，不仅会精神忧郁，还会层出不穷各种病状。阳光是最好的维生素D活化剂，常晒太阳能够增强人的免疫功能，可以减少许多疾病发生。生活中处处有阳光，为什么没有人感觉到阳光的珍贵呢？

　　中医认为，晒太阳可以增加体内的阳气，是养生所必须的。“头为诸阳之首”，是所有阳气汇聚的地方，凡五脏精华之血、六腑清阳之气，皆汇于头部。晒头顶正中的百会穴，可通畅百脉、调补阳气。天气好时，走出室外，充分享受阳光的沐浴，多晒晒腰背部，还可以补充阳气。

晒太阳，不仅给人以好心情，还有很好的养生保健作用。如在阳光下摊开双手朝向阳光，可舒缓疲劳，促进睡眠。当然晒太阳，一定要避开紫外线强的时候。

　　《内经》中说：“故阳气者，一日而主外，平旦人气生，日中而阳气隆，日西而阳气已虚，气门乃闭。是故暮而收拒，无扰筋骨，无见雾露，反此三时，形乃困薄。”二战期间，德国的U型潜水艇在大西洋上攻击了无数盟军的商船和护航队，而盟军一直蒙在鼓里。直到后来，德军水兵由于长期潜航，不见太阳，面色苍白，身心疲惫，精神几近崩溃，强烈要求登岛晒太阳，才被盟军飞机侦察到行踪。

　　挪威是阳光稀缺的国家，每年春天，挪威人全家老幼皆出去郊游。找一块向阳的地方，全家人躺下来，闭上眼睛舒舒服服晒太阳。夏季挪威阳光最充足，很多城市是“人去城空”。人们都去享受阳光的抚慰，大海边、公园里，甚至街边的长椅上，会看到很多老年人怡然自得的晒太阳。阳光是挪威人的第二生命。

晒太阳的好处：

晒太阳可以延缓衰老，其中起作用的是维生素D。研究显示，体内维生素D水平较高者比维生素D较低者的机体平均年轻5岁左右。人体所需的维生素D，其中有90%都需要依靠晒太阳而获得。肌肤通过获取阳光中的紫外线来制造维生素D3，身体再把维生素D3转化为活性维生素D，这种类型的维生素有助于倡导对钙、磷的吸收，促进骨骼的形成，而维生素D也因此被称为“阳光维生素”。

据研究每平方厘米皮肤暴露在阳光下3小时，可产生约20国际单位的维生素D。即使将婴儿全身紧裹衣服，只要暴露面部，每天晒太阳1小时，也可产生400国际单位维生素D。接近婴儿每天维生素D全部需要。

晒太阳能够预防皮肤病。皮肤适当的接受紫外线的照射，可以有效杀除皮肤上的细菌，增加皮肤的抵抗力。

晒太阳还能够增强人体的免疫功能、增加吞噬细胞活力。阳光中的紫外线有很强的杀菌能力，一般细菌和某些病毒在阳光下晒半小时或数小时，就会被杀死。日光在调解人体生命节律以及心理方面也有一定的作用。晒太阳能够促进人体的血液循环、增强人体新陈代谢的能力、调节中枢神经，从而使人体感到舒展而舒适。

晒太阳能够提高男性雄性激素水平，增强性欲，提高精子质量。因为人体血液内睾丸激素的水平，会随着体内维生素D含量的增加而上升。研究还再次证实，每天晒太阳1小时，人体内睾丸激素便可增加69%。

阳光中的紫外线还可以刺激骨髓制造红血球，提高造血功能，从而防止贫血。

　 万物生长靠太阳，“学会晒太阳，胜过吃补药”。