Testimonials

Shoulder and Neck Pain, Numbness and Weakness of Fingers and Hands
I visited AAMC Centre hoping for an alternative way to help alleviate the shoulder pain I’ve been living with for the past two years. The pain was becoming worse, which began to interfere with my quality of life. I also had noticed recent numbness and weakness of my fingers and hands.

I had never experienced acupuncture before, and wasn’t certain how it would feel. It wasn’t at all unpleasant or painful and Dr. Huang took time to listen to all my concerns. He ensured during each treatment that I was feeling well and comfortable. He also took the time to treat my entire body, rather than focusing only on my shoulder pain symptoms.

With the combination or acupuncture, Chinese herb pills and a very soothing and relieving herbal analgesic spray, I’ve noticed such a positive effect. I have more energy, developed a sense of well-being, my fingers have gained strength back and my shoulder has been reduced from a constant intensely painful area to the feeling of simply a tight muscle. It will take a little more time for my shoulder to heal completely.

Dr. Huang is a very professional health care practitioner, who really seems to genuinely care about his patients. My experience with him has been very positive. I would highly recommend seeking his care.

Karen Eastveld

Headache, Shoulder and Ankle Pain
Dr. Huang has successfully treated me with acupuncture and Chinese traditional medicine for painful tendonitis and osteoarthritis. Prior to that, I was becoming more and more discouraged with our mainstream Western treatment of anti-inflammatory drugs and pain killers, which brought only temporary relief with negative side effects. Acupuncture has been much more effective with no side effects. Dr. Huang treats his patients with kindness and respect, and I would not hesitate to rely on his knowledge and wisdom for any health concern. I call Dr. Huang the “Miracle Man”.

From Karen C.

Shoulder and Back Pain over 30 years
I am 54 years old and had been suffering from chronic back pain since high school. I had consulted a number of medical professionals over the past 30 years including general practitioners, back specialists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and massage therapists. They were able to provide only temporary relief at best of times. Throughout that time, I tried to stay physically active in an effort to mange the pain, however was never able to rid myself of the pain. At the worst of times, the pain was totally incapacitating, forcing me to miss work completely. Finally, I was forced to stop my exercise routines due to the excessive pain.

I was referred to Dr. Guojian Huang in Jan 2005 and within 2 months of beginning treatment I experienced a significant change – little to no back pain and a much better quality of life overall. In addition, I now sleep much more soundly than I ever have, allowing me to wake up more refreshed.

I highly recommend Dr. Huang and his practice in traditional Chinese medicine to anyone who is suffering from chronic pain symptoms.

Mr. Rochon
Online Business Systems

Lower Back Pain over 6 years
I have suffered from lower back pain for the last 6 years; I was on morphine and anti-depressants as well as anti-inflammatory & additional pain killers. I decided to come off my medicine and seek alternative treatment. I came to Winnipeg to see Dr Huang 6 days ago, after 5 times treatment I am “pain free”, no drugs!! A combination of acupuncture, herbs, TDP, massage, and a procedure to remove stocked blood putting pressure on my lower back – done by Dr Huang were the ingredients needed for a miracle. Thank you is just not enough to say.

We need more people like Dr Huang to help chronic pain sufferers!

Mrs. Bresett

Lower back and buttock pain over 20 years
I have suffered back pain from time to time for the past 20 years. Recently I suffered such severe back pain, I couldn’t stand upright. That’s when I called the An-kang Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre, and Dr Guojian Huang arranged to see me that day. Dr Huang recommended acupuncture, along with cupping, Chinese massage, Chinese medicine and herbal tea; to relieve the pain, reduce inflammation, and heal my back muscles to prevent future occurrences. The acupuncture, cupping and massage didn’t hurt at all. The worse part of the treatment was drinking the herbal tea. (It tastes terrible!) After the first treatment I left the office walking normally. Following a week of treatments the pain was gone completely. I recommend acupuncture to anyone who experiences pain in any manner. Thank you Dr. Guojian Huang for making me well.

Emma G.

One year tennis elbow
Over the last several years, I have experienced sports injuries that have let me to seek out the services of North American physicians, physiotherapists and massage therapists. Over the last year, I developed tendonitis in my elbow which I sought help from the various professionals. This problem did not go away and as a result, I engaged the services of Dr Huang. Within a short period of time of acupuncture and herbal treatment, the pain in the joint disappeared. The pain in my elbow has not been eliminated, but progress in being made. I feel that Dr Huang’s traditional Chinese medicine approach has merit and compliments North American medicine.

Mr. Jack

Eleven years lupus with arthritis
In 1990 I was diagnosed with lupus. I have tried numerous ways and have trying to heal myself. I found that my taking pharmaceutical pills were making me feel worse. Instead of making my condition better, my lupus was getting worse. My symptoms were becoming overwhelming and my rheumatologist was not listening to my concerns. I began to change my diet and started taking vitamins on a regular basis. The change in diet helped but it was not enough, my energy level was still very low and my symptoms were not going away.

I began seeing Dr Huang in May of 3001 within a few weeks I was seeing tremendous results. Dr Huang used Chinese herbs that are all natural to help my lupus symptoms, I was to cook these herbs and drink as a tea, although the tea was very bitter to drink, I could feel positive results, my muscle stiffness began to go away, and my energy level became to rise, very rarely my rheumatoid arthritis clears up, and my psoriasis was even getting better. Dr Huang even gives me Chinese herbs for my yeast and discharge problems that is really helping

Within four months I am feeling 75% better and I know with a little more time I will soon be feeling 100% better

Mrs. Susanne

Seven years lower back, buttock and leg pain
I began seeing Dr Huang at the Ankang alternative medical centre in July of 2001. I have been suffering from chronic lower back, hip and leg pain for over 7 years. I have been receiving 2-3 treatments of acupuncture and a combination of Chinese herb each week. I have experienced great relief from my pain and feel that I am getting stronger each week. I have been able to sit comfortably and play with my child that was almost impossible a few months ago. I am 30 years old and physically active individual. These treatments have worked for me and I feel comfortable to continue this care until Dr huang feel that I have healed as much as possible.

Mrs. Teresa

Five years Crohn's disease
I have been living with Crohn’s disease for about six years. My disease was manageable for a few years with medications, mainly Pentosa. I was able to live with the Crohn’s but generally very weak, painful and tired all the time. My appetite was poor and I was never able to gain beak the weight I had lost over the years. After reading about other people’s stories about herbal therapy I decided to try traditional Chinese medicine in the AAMC. After a few months of taking herbal tea prescribed by Dr Huang, my appetite was coming back and my pain was much more manageable. I believe that this herbal treatment is very effective to boost my energy back that I used to have and I am starting to gain a bit of weight. This treatment has helped me very much.

Mr. Mitch

Thirteen years upper back pain
My son Richard has been suffering tight shoulder muscle, chronic back pain for 13 years. During this period he has tried massage therapists, physiotherapists and chiropractors to control his pain, all just have had temporally effect. Since having acupuncture from May 28/2005 at AAMC, Richard has had relief from upper and lower back pain, and has improved his competitive swim time considerably-up to 10 seconds in his long distance races (200 meter) as his range of motion has increased

Mrs. Murran

40 years migraine and headache
I began seeing Dr Huang because of recurring migraine and stress headaches for 40 years. Although I have always been uncomfortable with needles, and often very squeamish, I felt I had to try something. The acupuncture needles go in with a small prick and then all awareness of them generally disappears. My treatment have been very helpful. Although it is not a miracle, and I still go for treatment, I have to say my condition is very much improved. My headaches come less often and are far less severe. I am glad that I overcame my reluctance to endure needles because the benefits far outweigh the discomfort. I would recommend trying the treatments by Dr Huang even if needles are not your thing!

D Gueret

Body Pain, Skin Ailment, Stress, Heart Condition, Parkinson Disease
I want to thank doctor Huang for the treatments I have received through acupuncture and herbs that have been most successful in treating my body pain, skin ailment and my energy levels and stress.

I am most grateful to him and his expertise in helping also my mother who has a heart condition, and mild form of Parkinson disease.

she has improved significantly through acupuncture, massage and herbal remedies that doctor Huang has treatment her with.

I have recommended doctor Huang’s treatments and Chinese medicine to several other colleagues and friends who have been helped greatly and continue to receive his treatment s on an on-going basis.

REV.R.M

Right Knee Pain
Dr Guojian Huang been treating my knee for pain, and the treatment has helped the pain go away!

W.M

Infertility

Dear Dr Huang,
Here comes a HUGE THANK YOU
from all of us… Thanks for all your help, support and hope… We feel so blessed and grateful for this “little” but huge miracle, we enjoy every moment with Kilian and think back when it was so difficult to be possible. Thank you so much for everything you did for us.

Kilian, Irina and Mark

Infertility

Thank you so much Dr Huang for helping us! Thanks to you we finally got our dream of a baby. When I had no more hope left and I gave up, you were there! You always encouraged me to never give up. You are not just a doctor to us, you are a very kind, gentle and lovely man. Thank you for who you are, and what you do. We can never thank you enough.

Pam Francis and baby Owen

3 Months Constant Migraine Headache!
When the migraine headache first started I didn’t even consider acupuncture as an option as I did not believe that it could work. Now, after just a few sessions with Dr Huang the migraine headache that I have had for over 3 months has gotten better to the point that I can properly function and enjoy a day. The treatment is painless and not by any means unpleasant. Dr. Huang is one who cares about his patients and ensures that you are comfortable and relaxed during the treatment.

Kevin Rhymer

Menopause Syndrome-Hot flash with sweating
I had to go off estrogen for medical reasons and was suffering from hot flashes and night sweats as a result. I tried acupuncture in an attempt to get relief and after only two sessions noticed a remarkable improvement. After a few more sessions, I was free of the symptoms and found the treatments to be the most relaxing part of my day.

Evelyn

Chronic Pelvic Inflammation
I came to Dr. Huang in March after suffering from severe pelvic pain since November. I went to my family doctor complaining of a possible bladder infection, yeast infection and burning. She sent me home. The pain got worse, and I left work one day when I felt like someone was continuously stabbing me in the stomach. I went to emergency . After waiting for 5 hours they told me it was inappropriate for me to be there, they did get me an appointment with a gynaecologist. She said I possibly had pelvic inflammatory infection and put me on massive dosages of antibiotics. After that I had pelvic pain, urinary pain and now digestive problems. I couldn’t eat anything, and when I did eat I had severe pain. My friend told me how Dr. Huang worked miracles for her, and sceptically I went to him After 10 treatments of acupuncture, herbs, a horrible tea, ( not bad if you put honey in it), and one day this week the pain has miraculously disappeared. No burning, no itching, no cramps, no pelvic pain. No urinary pain. I am so hungry right now I am eating everything…. I haven’t had an appetite in 4 months. I am so grateful for Dr. Huang. He also listens, is friendly and most of all he makes me laugh. I feel alive again. Thank you so much!

Cheryl Kives

Severe Heart Palpitations and Racing Heart Beats
February 2007 I started experiencing severe heart palpitations and racing heart beats. The palpation attacks began occurring up to five times an hour for several hours. These would cause my heart to increase beats as though I was running up stairs. The rapid beat would be unstoppable for up to fourteen hours straight leaving me physically exhausted. Needless to say the attacks were terrifying, unpredictable and the cause unknown. I was hospitalized several times in the emergency to try and determine the reasons for the attacks. They were able to rule out heart attacks. I began a long journey into the medical system in order to try and discover what medical problems could be causing these arrhythmias. To do so I was given 5 EKG’s; one treadmill stress test, two 24 hour holter monitors, a seven day events monitor and an electrocardiogram. For these tests to be accomplished took over a year due to various waiting times. Meanwhile I was no closer to either discovering the causes nor given any treatment to prevent the daily arrhythmia from occurring. Mentally I was becoming terrified of the attacks, missing entire nights of sleep, was losing weight from my appetite being interrupted and unable to focus at my employment. I was also spending considerable time at these appointments, physician follow-up meetings and emergency hospitalization. At one point I was given Beta Blockers to help control the rapid heartbeats. Propranol blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the involuntary nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system stimulates the pace of the heart beat. By blocking the action of these nerves, propranol reduces the heart rate and is useful in treating abnormally rapid heart rhythms. Propranol also reduces the force of heart muscle contraction and lowers blood pressure. By reducing the heart rate and the force of muscle contraction, propranol reduces heart muscle oxygen demand. While this controlled a racing heart beat it had side effects that made any physical excretion impossible. Because it prohibits the heart from beating fast or hard to pump more blood, even a brisk walk made me winded. It also creates very disturbing dreams. After a year I was no further along medically to preventing the arrhythmias nor the testing to revealing the causes. Dr Huang then intervened with his own assessment of my condition. He began to treat with acupuncture specifically for my heart condition twice a week. He also had me take three times a day Chinese herbs that targeted my heart and overall blood circulation. One of the Chinese herb recipes was developed five hundred years ago. Of his greatest aid in my treatments was his confidence that I would get well. And indeed I did. Within three months of his total treatment regime I was off the beta blocker, there were no further moments of a racing heart and all palpitations ceased. I have been symptom free since and have remained this way. To this day all the medical tests and medical doctors have not been able to provide a reason for my year of arrhythmias. Dr Huang’s treatment was painless, timely, side effect free and effective. He accomplished what no one else could. In my eyes it saved my life because I had no control over what was happening. My days were mixed with sudden hospital emergencies, insomnia, fear and instability to focus in my career. I was unable to exercise, travel, enjoy a meal or a full nights sleep. Physically I was a fit, thirty-nine year old involved in daily exercise. Dr. Huang’s extensive Chinese training in medicine and acupuncture speaks for itself.

Kevin

Endometriosis
I began visiting Dr. Huang in January, 2009 to treatment my recurring stomach pain due to Endometriosis. For 2 weeks straight before I came to see him, I had intense stomach cramping and shooting pains in my pelvic area. There wasn’t a day that went by that I did not take pain medication to just get through my day. Although I have been seeing a massage therapist regularly for the past 10 years, her services no longer helped me manage my endometriosis. I am happy to say that acupuncture and the herbs I was given, have made every day for the past 4 months pain free….not one little twinge of pain and thankfully, no pain medication. I am very grateful to have a treatment plan that helps me to maintain my health and allows me to live again without pain. I am a true believer that we need to try new things to help manage chronic conditions. For me, Dr. Huang has been a wonderful doctor.

Laureen

Video Testimonials

Successful Cases

Case 1. Swelling of legs, Lower back Pain

 1st visit, Feb 25/2002. Mrs. T. has been suffering from leg swelling for 40 years, lower back and buttocks pain for 3 years. She is obesity 250 lb. she c/o of legs and ankles stiffness, specifically in the morning. She is also suffering from diabetes and hypertension which are controlled by medication. Red tongue with white thin coating, soft slippery pulse.

Treatment rule: remove body fluid retention and dampness, enhance spleen function.

Acupuncture treatment: zhongwan, shuifeng, tianshu, qihai, guanyuan, shuidao, yinlingquan, zusanli, fenglong, samyinjiao, taixi.

2nd visit, Feb 28/2002. Patient stated she felt more flexible of the body movement, lower back pain on right side was still bother her, legs swelling were decreasing. Same tongue and pulse.

Acupuncture treatment: shensu, pisu, pangguang, huantiao, zhibian, weizhong, samyinjiao, kunlun. TDP on right buttock and lower back area.

3rd visit, March 4/2002. Patient claimed her lower back and buttock pain is getting much better, she lost 5 lb after three times treatment. She was very happy.

5th visit, March 10/2002 Patient felt everything was fine. She lost 10 lb weight with decreasing appetite, good energy, sleeping is getting much better without dreaming she used to be. Keep working on loss weight.

Acupuncture treatment: 1st visit and 2nd visit points alternated every time.

Case 2. Tension Headache 19 years, Shoulder and Neck pain 10 years
1st visit: Dec 12/2003. Mrs. N, has suffering from constant headache which occurred in forehead, eye bones, temples, occipitals, neck for 19 years, bilateral shoulders and upper back pain 10 years. Patient has been on painkiller over twenty 20 years to maintain daily life and job. Patient complained her pain was getting aggravated by angry, depression and menstruation, but heat and rest would help her pain management. Meanwhile patient also complained the suffering of drowsy, bed temper, restless, menstruation cramping, insomnia, dry mouth, thirsty, dark yellow urine, constipation, heavy bleeding with black clots during period. Patient likes cold water. Patient tried many different remedies such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, homeopathy, acupuncture, deep tissue massage etc, but all of them just gave her temporally relief.

Ex: tenderness on temples, forehead, eye bones, neck, UFT, MFT muscle. Normal ROM of head, neck, and shoulders. Red tongue with thin coating, deep wiry pulse on right side, soft and slippery pulse on left side.

Acupuncture treatment: taiyang, yuyao, yangbai, baihui, fengchi, anmian, dingchuan, jianjing, quyuan, bingfeng, jianzhongshu, jianwaishu, tianzhong, quchi, hegu, wangu.

Chinese herb product: shen-jing-shuai-yu-yang-xin-wan; long-dan-xie-gan-wan; jia-wei-xiao-yao-wan.

TDP cupping massage on back and shoulder.

Blood letting therapy on temples bilateral, draw blood 5ml each side.

2nd visit, Dec 3/2003. Patient felt getting better after yesterday treatment.

Acupuncture treatment: same as first visit, plus TDP, cupping, and massage.

3rd visit, Dec7/2003. Patient stated her head ache was almost gone, but complained more pain on left shoulder, neck, and back.

Acupuncture treatment: same as first visit, plus TDP, cupping, and massage.

Bloodletting therapy on trigger point: jianwaishu (left) , took blood 5ml with cupping.

4th visit, Dec10/2003. Patient claimed her shoulder pain was getting better, only left upper back pain exsited closing to T1,T2. Decreasing wiry pulse on right side.

Acupuncture: jianjing, jianzhongshu, jianwaishu, dashu, tianliao, quyuan, weizhong, shenmai, jinggu.

Bloodletting therapy: trigger point, left Dashu, took blood 5 ml.

Chinese herb: zheng-tian-wan.

5th visit, Dec 17/03. Patient stated her headache and shoulder back pain was getting much better, good sleeping, no cramping during current period, no dry mouth, bowel movement was regular. No any painkillers since starting treatment.

6th – 9th visit, Dec21/03 – Feb 21/04. Patient stated she did not have any pain on the body, treatment was only for maintaining result and to fix other health problems. Patient was very peaceful, vigorous and happy.

Case 3. Sciatic Nerve Pain and Piriformis Muscle pain, Headache
1st visit, March 3/2004. Mrs. D, has been suffering from Sciatic Nerve Pain and Piriformis Muscle pain for 2 years, and also headache over three years.

Patient complained she had pain, numbness, tingling all on her right side. And also she has headache almost everyday since Dec. 2003 since she accepted radiation therapy for her brain tumor. She tried physiotherapy, chiropractor etc. to help her, but nothing worked well. Red tongue with yellowish thin coating, thin wiry pulse.

Acupuncture treatment: fengchi, dingchuan, bailao, bingfeng, quyuan, right zhibian, huantiao, weizhong, sanyinjiao, taixi.

Chinese herbs: long-dan-xi-gan-wan 8#, tid; Chinese herb spray on pain area as often as needed.

2nd-3rd visit, March6-8/2004 Patient claimed her head and right side hip and leg pain were getting better. Keep the same treatment as 1st visit.

4th-5th visit, March 10- 13 /2004. Patient was happy, she claimed her right side pain was getting much better, but her headache was slightly worse due to Yoga exercise one day before.

Acupuncture treatment: same as before.

Chinese herbs: zheng-tian-wan 1 pack/day.

6th visit, March 16, 2004. Patient stated her headache was much better, just a little bit tight feeling on her neck and shoulder. she complained thirsty at night during sleeping, and get up two times for urine. Her pulse was getting soft.

Acupuncture treatment: fengchi, taiyang, daling, fenglong, touwei, fuyang, tianzhu, hegu, weizhong, jing7jiaji, xiong1-2jiaji.

Chinese herbs: jiangtangcha one pack/day; zhibodihuangwan 30#, bid. To relieve thirsty and clear away heat inside of body.

7th visit, March 21,2004. Patient was very happy because her right hip and leg pain were almost gone, not any headache over one week without any medicine; she claimed that has never been happened since 2003. Her thirsty was getting better, only get up one time at night, her sleeping was solid and felt more and more energy. She had a red tongue with some purple color hide in it, white thin coating, soft and slippery pulse.

Acupuncture treatment: fengchi, dingchuan, tianliao, bingfeng, huantiao, ashi, weizhong, fuliu, sanyinjiao, taixi.

Case 4. Sciatic Nerve Pain
1st visit: Nov 11/2002. Mrs. P, 81y. Patient had been suffering from sciatic nerve pain on both sides for 8 weeks; she was taking Advel 4#/day to manage her pain. She also ever tried physiotherapist and chiropractor but didn’t work.

Ex: tenderness on both buttocks and hamstrings, cuff muscles. Right side pain 8-9/10, Left side pain 10/10. Patient liked warmth, no dry mouth. Cracking tongue with thick yellowish coating, slippery pulse.

Dx: Heat-damp factors attack muscles and meridians, blood and Qi were blocked which causes pain.

Tx: Clear away heat and damp, promote blood and qi flow movement.

Acupuncture: zhibian, huantiao, fengshi, yinmen, weizhong, chengshan, kunlun, shenmai, jinggu, taichong.

Chinese herbs: Chinese herb spray for pain as often as needed; long-dan-xie-gan wan, zhuang-gu-guan-jie- wan.

TDP accompanied with acupuncture treatment for 20 min.

Cupping 5 min on zhibian, huantiao, and weizhong, after acupuncture treatment.

Massage on both sides for 5 min to loose tight muscle after cupping.

Nov 23/02, 2nd visit: Patient claimed her pain was getting much better, dressing, up and down stairs were getting very easier. R and L pain on buttock was 3-4/10, Red tongue with thin white fur, soft slippery pulse.

Treatment: the same as 1st visit.

Jan 6/03, 3rd visit: no pain at all. Good energy, red tonge with thin white fur, soft slippery pulse.

Treatment: acupuncture points were the same as 1st visit.

Chinese herbs: zhi-bai-di-huang-wan, jian-bu-zhuang-gu-wan to enhance kidney functions and prevent recurrence of pain.

Case 5. Depression
1st visit, Feb 14, 2004. Mr J. Patient has been suffering from depression over 5 years. He is on Effexor 3x75mg. Currently patient felt tired all day long, no interesting to any thing, sleepless, lost concentration. No dry mouth. Red tongue with thick yellowish coating, strong slippery pulse. He is smoker, 1 package a day for 20 years.

Dx: Heat-damp hide in liver and heart meridian, block qi’s movement.

Treatment: acupuncture: danzhong, guanyuan, shenmeng, neiguan, yinlingquan, fenglong, sanyinjiao, and shangqiu. Twice a week.

Chinese herbs: long-dan-xie-gan-wan, zheng-zhu-an-shen-yang-xin-wan.

2nd visit, Feb 16/04. Patient claimed he is feeling better, more energy, better sleeping and more concentration and interesting.

3rd visit, Feb 21/04. Patient stated he is getting much better, he was very happy. For maintaining results, keep treatment once a week for another 10 visits.

Case 6. Crohn's disease and Breast pain
1st visit, Feb 22/04.Miss L, has been suffering from Crohn’s disease for 10 years, breasts pain, knee and back pain, menstruation cramping 5 years. Patient c/o of increased stomach pain with bloating, gas, diarrhea (3 times/day), and pain in breasts, knees and lower back , sleepless, dry mouth over 3 weeks. Patient has sharp pain in breasts, abdominal cramping, increased before and during period of menstruation. Patient likes to drink cold water, red tongue with thin fur, weak slippery pause, weaker at Ci position. Patient claimed heat modality helps releasing pain.

1) Acupuncture: yutang, danzhong, qimen, riyue, tianshu, qihai, hegu, zusanli, yilingquan, sanyinjiao, gongsun, xiehai.

2) Chinese herbs: pain spray for knee and lower back, jian-pi-wan 8#/time, 3 times daily; xiao-zheng-pian 4#/time, 3 times daily.

2nd visit, Feb 24/04. After last treatment, patient claimed her stomach pain and bloating has been getting better, knees and lower back pain are getting better too, no change of diarrhea and breast pain. Patient mentioned her period was coming within 2 days.

Treatment: acupuncture: zhongwan, shuifeng, tianshu, qihai, guanyuan, zigong, yinlingquan, fenglong, sanyinjiao, dadu, zulinqi. Stop herbs due to unreasonable allergic reaction happened on her skin.

Feb 28/06 Patient was very happy due to after last treatment, her stomach pain, breasts pain and her menstruation cramping were disappeared which were never happened in her life. The bowel movement is getting much better, no gas and bloating, formed stool, more energy, good sleeping. Slight soreness on knees and lower back.

March 3/04, patient claimed that every thing is fine, maintaining treatment using same points.

March 3-16/04, once a week acupuncture for maintaining treatment.

Case 7. Anaphylaxis (Allergy), Chronic Sinus
1st visit, Feb3/04. Miss B. She has been suffering from allergy to cold air, dust, small animals, perfume, etc. for 4 years and sinus for 2 years. With allergy onset, patient felt congestion of chest, sneeze, headache, and shortness of breath. Patient always feels tired, takes antihistamine everyday. Currently, patient complained difficult breath, nose blockage, chest fullness , drowsy, no dry mouth, no coughing, light yellow urine, regular bowel movement. Red tongue with yellowish coating, weak and small slippery pulse.

AcupunctureTreatment: yingxiang, yingtang, shangxing, tiantu, huagai, danzhong, hegu, lieque, ceze, fenglong, sanyinjiao, yinlingquan.

Chinese medicine: gao-xiao-bi-ming-gan-wan, yang-yin-qing-fei-wan.

2nd visit, Feb 6/04. Patient felt a little bit better of breath and fullness of chest. No obvious changes of tongue and pulse.

Acupuncture treatment: same as the 1st time.

5th visit, Feb 17/04. Patient claimed her condition was getting much better, no chest congestion and shortness of breath, less allergic reaction to perfume, and it was able to be quickly released. Patient was very happy with all positive improvement. Patient required treatment to lose weight and keep treatment on sinus.

Acupuncture treatment: shangxing, yintang, zhigong, danzhong, shangwan, shuifeng, shuidao, guanyuan and qihai, fenglong, yinlingquan, sanyinjiao.

Chinese medicine was stopped due to patient did not like the smells from herb tablets.

10th visit, March 7/04. Patient claimed allergies were almost disappearing, only left running nose with clear liquid , no headache, no chest fullness.

Acupuncture treatment: baihui, shangxing, xingmen, yintang, yingxiang, hegu, shangwan, shuifeng, shuidao, qihai, guanyuan, zusanli, fenglong, yinlingquan, taicong.

14th visit, March 20/04. Patient felt much better. No blockage of nose, no running nose, no allergic to perfume, no chest congestion, no headache, good energy.

Treatment: the same points as the 10th visit. TDP on stomach and knees area.

Case 8. Acute hands pain, right shoulder pain, feet pain, chronic headache, cramping, and depression
1st visit, march18/2002. Miss J, 29, has been suffering from constant headache 1 year, hand pain between 1st and 2nd carp tarsal bone bilateral sides (adductor pollicis brevis and flexor pollicis brevis muscles), as well as both feet arch’s pain for 10 days, right shoulder and neck pain for 3 hours, and menstruation cramping for 10 years. Patient stated heat modality helps relieving pain a little bit, menstruation or angry will make headache worse. Patient has dark yellow urine, insomnia and very lower energy, patient likes to drink cold water. Red tongue with thin yellowish coating, soft slippery pulse.

Differentiation of symptoms and signs: heat-damp blocks several meridians, qi and blood flow moves slowly.

Treatment rule: clear away heat-damp from body, regulate qi and blood movement.

Acupuncture: fengchi, anmian, hegu, yangchi, waiguan, taiyang, jianyu, zhongfu, jugu, gongsun, rangu.

TDP on shoulder area.

Chinese herb products: long-dan-xie-gan-wan, 8#, tid; zheng-gu-shui spray on pain area as often as needed.

Cupping on shoulder area for 5 min.

Massage on shoulder area for 5 min after cupping and acupuncture.

2nd visit, March 21/2002. Patient claimed that she could not believe her pain were gone only by one time treatment.” that is just incredible, magic!” Patient was very happy with the result. she wanted to maintain treatment and more work on her depression.

Acupuncture treatment: shenmen, neiguan, guanyuan, danzhong, zusanli, fenglong, shangqiu, taichong.

Case 9. Forehead Headache
1st visit, April 27/2004. Mr K, 40 years old. Patient has been suffering from forehead headache for 6 months, constant throbbing pain made patient crazy, and upset. Patient also suffered from type I diabetes since he was 8 years old and renal failure syndrome 5 years. Patient was taking morphine to manage pain in hospital, but the pain was not completely controlled. Patient also complained insomnia, drowsy, constipation.

Acupuncture treatment: zusanli, yanglingquan, fenglong.

Bloodletting therapy: forehead swelling vein, took blood 10 ml each side.

2nd visit, April 29/2004. Patient was very happy due to headache was completely disappeared by 1st treatment; patient stopped taking morphine, and had solid sleeping.

Follow up 2 years, patient was still in hospital for other health problems, but headache was never come back since first time treatment.

Case 10. Eczema
1st visit, May 3/2003. Mr O, 12 years old, had been suffering from eczema for 7 years, recently it was getting worse and worse. Damaged skin was over neck, chest, whole back, groins, elbows, knees, and feet. Patient felt very itching, burning; he could not take showering and bathing due to irritated pain by water temperature changes. His mother worried his condition very much, complained the skin specialist just gave him creams, but did not work, and even the condition was getting worse and worse. Patient had constipation, dark yellow urine, fresh red tongue with thick yellowish coating, soft and slippery pulse.

Diagnosis for TCM: heat-damp invaded into skin and blood vessel, damaged skin.

Treatment rule: clear away heat and dispel dame, cool down blood, remove toxins from body.

Acupuncture treatment:waiguan, quchi, hegu, dazhui, taichong.

Chinese herb tea for drinking: huang-lian, huang-qing, shi-gao, zhu-ye, sheng-di, dan-pi, da-huang, dang-gui, huang-bo, jing-yin-huang, lian-qiao, chan-yi, fang-feng, sheng-gan-cao, 3 times a day.

Chinese herb tea for washing body: huang-bo, dan-pi, di-fu-zi, bai-xuan-pi, da-huang, shi-gao, mang-xiao, ku-sheng, bai-ji-li, 3 times a day.

2nd visit, May 5/2003. Patient felt itching and burning has been decreased greatly, there were scars formed on the damaged skin. Patient got easy bowel movement, little loose stool. Decreased yellowish tongue coating. Keep treatment as before.

3rd visit, May12/2003. Patient felt much better. He could get good sleep without itching or burning sensation. Scar dropped off, fresh new skin appeared; only some pain and scar left behind knees. Exam: there was some pus behind scar which indicated some inflammation existed. Patient was suggested to see his family doctor to get some antibiotics.Treatment: the same as before.

Follow up until today, patient was recovered from eczema.

Case 11. Eczema, stress, upper back pain
1st visit, Sep 01/2004. Mr. H, had been suffering from hands and feet eczema over 2 years, tried homoeopathy for 4 months. Currently, hands and fingers on dorsal side had skin lesion, patches of redness, scaling, lots of small blisters oozing fluid, very itching, burning sensations. Patient also complained stress job and lots of pain on his right upper back area. Patient had dark yellow urine, constipation (bowel movement once every 2-3 days), and insomnia with waking up easily at night. Patient had red tongue with yellowish greasy coating, strong slippery pulse.

Diagnosis: heat damp invading skin and muscle due to depression and improper life style.

Acupuncture treatment: quchi, waiguan, xuehai, yinlingquan, fenglong, taixi, taichong, dazhui, a’shi points on right back.

Bloodletting therapy: hand local area swelling vein, took blood 5 ml each hand.

Chinese herb product: fang-feng-tong-shen-san 20#/tid, pi-yan-ping-ruan-gao, external use, 2-3 times/day.

Chinese herb tea for dringking: huangbo, kusheng, difuzi, sezhuangzi, zhimu, danggui, chishao, shengdi, danpi, baixuanpi, fuling, zexie, changshu, shengyiren, gancao.

After several treatments, patient felt much better, significant decreasing itching, broken skin was starting to be healing, his back pain was getting much better.

4th visit, Sept13/2004. hands itching, burning comes and goes, decreased yellowish tongue coating, back pain was better.

Acupuncture treatment: same as before.Chinese medicine for soaking hands: luo-fen-fang, bai-xuan-pi, huang-bo, wu-bei-zi, bai-fan, ku-shen, di-fu-zi, se-chuang-zi.

Chinese herb products: long-dan-xie-gan-wan, 8#, tid; zhi-bo-di-huang-wan, 30#, bid, te-xiao-shi-zheng-wan, 5#, tid.

Chinese herb tea for drinking: huang-bo, zhi-mu, mu-tong, shi-gao, chang-shu, ku-sheng, sheng-di, dang-gui, chi-shao, dan-pi, can-tui, niu-pang-zi, di-fu-zi, fu-ling, ze-xie, he-shou-wu.

25 visits, Jan11/2004. Patient was happy, both hands had been 100% recovered, no longer itching and burning, skin lesion was healed, and the color became normal. No pain on the back, stress was getting much better.

Case 12. 2 years menopause, hot plashes
1st visit, Nov 10/2003. Mrs. O, has been suffering menopause for 2 years, recently was getting worse and worse with numerous hot flashes a day, sweating, insomnia, and indigestion, sluggish, leg tingling, and whole body sore muscles. Patient had pale tongue proper with teeth print around tongue edge, thin white coating, soft and weak pulse.

Acupuncture treatment: shenmeng, neiguan, hegu, zhongwan, guanyuan, qihai, zusanli, yinlingquan, xuehai, sanyinjiao, taiyi.

Chinese herb products: an-sheng-bu-nao-wan, jian-pi-wan, wu-ji-bai-feng-wan.

2nd visit, Nov 13/2003. Patient stated her symptoms had been settled down greatly, she was very happy, she had very sound sleeping, just like a baby and her energy was getting much better.

Acupuncture treatment: keep the same treatment as first visit.

10th visit, Dec 9/2003. Patient claimed her hot flashes onset only 2-3 times a day, very mild, no sweating, good energy, good digestion.Treatment: some Chinese herbs for maintaining the results.

Case 13. 15 Years Menopause
1st visit, April 26, 2002, Mrs M, has been suffering from menopause for 15 years. She tried hormone replacement therapy, homeopathy, etc, but all failed to help her. Patient complained her hot flashes 20-30 times a day, with sweating, palpitation, shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, and lost her concentration. Patient had red tongue with thin yellowish coating, wiry soft pulse.

Acupuncture treatment: neiguan, shengmen, taiyang, guanyuan, qihai, xuehai, yinlingquan, zusanli, yanglingquan, sanyinjiao, taixi, Xingjian, taichong.

Chinese herbs: zhi-bo-di-huang-wan, dan-zhi-xiao-yao-wan, sheng-jing-shuai-ru-yang-xin-cha.

2nd visit, April 29, 2002. Patient claimed she was getting better after last treatment, she got a solid sleeping, decreased hot flashes, sweating and palpitation, and energy level was getting better.

Treatment: the same as 1st visit.

10th visit, May 30, 2002. Patient was satisfied with the result, everything is getting better and easy manageable.

Treatment: Chinese herbs for maintaining results.

Case 14. 2 Years Migraine with 4 Years Neck Pain
1st visit, September 16/03. Miss M had been suffering from neck pain 4 years and migraine 2 years. Patient was referred from chiropractor. Patient complained she had tight muscle around neck, upper and lower back, huge and constant pressure on skull, nausea, bad sleeping. Patient had pale red tongue with thin white coating, wiry and weak pulse.

Acupuncture: hegu, fengchi, shengmen, fengfu, jianzhongshu, jianwaishu, jianjing, bingfeng, tianzhong, shengshu, qihaishu, dachangshu, weizhong, kunlun, sanyinjiao.

Chinese herbs: pain spray, zheng-tian-wan.

TDP, massage.

7th visit, October 8/03. Patient felt migraine and tight muscle was getting better, but still intermittent onset, and complained on shoulder blades there were two points each side which always have stuck pain there and caused the neck pain and migraine.

Acupuncture treatment: the same acupuncture as before.

Bloodletting therapy: on pains points, took 5-10 ml blood out.

8th visit, Oct 10/05. Patient stated that whole back and neck pain were getting much better, no migraine at all which had never been happened last two years, patient was getting better sleeping and energy.

Treatment: acupuncture with Chinese herbs for maintenance.

Case 15. 12 Years Upper back Pain (fractured disc and vertebra)
1st visit, Oct 25/2002. Mrs. B, has been suffering from upper back pain over 12 years. The pain caused by MVA 12 years ago. From x-ray and MRI exam MD found her has fractured discs and vertebra at T5-7. Patient was taking T3 for pain control; currently her pain level was 9-10/10, she had to take 18 tablets of T3 a day to manage the pain. Meanwhile patient complained nausea and vomiting because of pain and huge does of T3. Patient had tight muscle along the middle spine T2-12.The pain was aggravated by activity, angry and depression, weather changes, and menstruation. Patient had dry mouth, dark yellow urine, insomnia and constipation, red tongue with purple spots, yellowing coating, wiry and deep pulse.

Acupuncture treatment: feishu, pohu, gaohuang, jueyinshu, shengzhu, shengdao, lingtai, zhiyang, geshu, geguan, xinshu, shengtang, yixi, weizhong, yanglingguan, kunlun, shengmai.

Bloodletting therapy: pain points, draw 5-10 ml blood out.

Chinese herbs: pain spray, zhuang-gu-bai-tong-wan, di-da-yao-wang.

2nd visit, Oct 26/2002. Patient stated her pain was getting big improvement after yesterday treatment, today she only took 3 tablets T3 for pain, and her nausea and vomiting was much decreasing.

Treatment: the same acupuncture and herbs as yesterday.

3rd visit, Nov 4/2002. Patient was very happy that her pain was very mild today only 0-2 /10, no T3 and no nausea and vomiting in morning, she had very good sleeping and she was getting more energy.

Treatment: the same acupuncture and herbs as before for maintenance.

Case 16. 20 years chronic stomach pain with 5 days acute diarrhea
1st visit, April 7/2005. Mr. S. had been suffering from chronic stomach pain over 20 years, intermittent onset. 5 days ago he suffered from acute stomach pain with watery diarrhea, 4-5 times a day, bloating, fatigue, dark yellow urine. Patient had pale red tongue with yellowish thin coating.

Acupuncture treatment: zhongwan, shuidao, shuifeng, tianshu, guanyuan, qihai, zusanli, sanyinjiao, gongsun.

Chinese herb tea: huanglian, huangqing, muxiang, chengpi, fuling, banxia, pugongying, baijiangchao, shanyao, baishao, baizhu, dafupi, zhiganchao.

2nd visit, April 11, 2005. Patient felt that stomach pain was getting much better, decreased diarrhea, 2-3 times a day, soft loss stool, energy was getting better.

Treatment: the same acupuncture and herb tea as 1st visit.

3rd visit, April 13/2005. Patient claimed his stomach pain was occasionally happened, mild and short duration, regular bowel movement, once a day, formed stool.

6th visit, April 27/2005. Patient was happy that he did not have any pain, everything was fine. Acupuncture treatment and Chinese herb pills were for maintenance.

Case 17. 50 years chronic low back pain and knee pain
1st visit, September 13/2005. Mr. X, had been suffering from lower back pain over 50 years. Patient claimed his low back pain started since he was 20 years old due to labor work. Intermittent pain was aggravated by weather changes and long time standing or walking. Patient tried many remedies which just temporally helped. Patient’s low back pain was mostly on right side at joints of L3-5, and right SI joint. Patient had red crack tongue with less coating, slippery pulse with weak Chi part.

Acupuncture treatment: mingmen, shenshu, yaoyangguan, dachangshu, a’shi points, zhibian, weizhong, kunlun, shenmai, shugu.

Bloodletting therapy: weizhong, a’shi pain points.

Chinese herbs: jian-bu-zhuang-gu-wan, zhuang-gu-bai-tong-wan, long-dan-xie-gan-wan.

10th visit, Oct 3/2005. Patient stated his low back pain was getting much better, walking 1 hour without any pain, both knees pain were disappeared. Patient had a good energy.

Treatment: maintaining results by acupuncture and Chinese herbs: zhi-bo-di-huang-wan, si-teng-su-pian, zhuang-gu-bai-tong-wan.

Following up several months, patient stated he did not have any low back pain.

Case 18. Facial Paralysis (Bals Palsy)
1st visit: April 22, 2008. Mrs K complained her left side of face were paralysis for 2 weeks, with watering, pink and aching eyes, difficult to close the left eye, numbness, weakness in left face, and difficult to open and chew food. She had dry mouth, regular bowel movement. Ex: middle age lady with red face, difficulty to close left eye, the mouth deviated to the right when make smiles. Red tongue with yellowish coating, slippery pulse.

Dx: liver meridian heat and damp, the qi and blood was blocked.

Treatment: acupuncture to clean up heat and damp, activate the paralyzed facial nerve net. Chinese herbs to clean the liver’s heat and damp, and dispel the wind and promote blood circulation

3rd visit, April 26, patient felt getting better without pink and aching watering left eye, functionally the same as before. Tongue coating is becoming white color, pulse became softer. Keep the same treatment strategy.

6th visit, May 10, patient felt some movement around left eyelid and left mouth, tongue and pulse were getting normal without heat and damp. Acupuncture treatment was to try to activate the damaged facial nerve by electric acupuncture, plus Chinese herbs to promote energy and blood circulation to help healing process.

20 visit, June 24, 100% recovered from Bals palsy, patient was very happy. A little bit stiff feeling around left face. Continue taking Chinese herbs for another one month.

Case 19. Infertility, lower back pain
1st visit, April 12, 2008 , Lady X, 35 years. She has a pretty girl 3 years old. She complained lower back pain off and on been 2 years, recently the sore back was getting worse, meanwhile she also tried get pregnant again in last 2 years, but no result.

Ex: slim and tall lady, left lower back close to L4 L5 press tender, and centre of left hip also tender. Regular menstruation, medium bleeding, normal vagina mucous during ovulation, slight cramping during period, regular bowel movement, dark yellow urine in morning, little bit dry mouth in morning, normal red tongue with yellowing greasy tongue coating, tight wiry pulse.

Diagnosis: liver meridian heat and damp which cause the blockage of qi and blood flow.

Treatment: acupuncture plus Chinese herbs.

Prescription: acupuncture points: taichong, sanyinjiao, yanglingquan, yinlingquan, zhibian, huantiao, dachangsu, xiaochangsu, shangliao, zhongliao.

Chinese herbs: tong-zheng-jiao-nang ,5#, twice daily with diet, long-dan-xie-gan-wan, 8#, tree times daily.

May 15th, 2008, patient informed me that her back pain is much better, also she got pregnant. She is very happy.

Case 20. Infertility after miscarriage
1st visit, Nov 12, 2006. Lady Y, 29 years old. She complained the condition of miscarriage happened 3 months ago, and tried another acupuncture therapist in the city. Currently she felt everything is ok, period just reappeared last month, it lasted 3 days, with medium bleeding, blood clots inside, mild cramping, low energy, anxious for pregnant, and a little bit stress from work condition.

Ex: overweight lady, no specific significant conditions, regular bowel movement, no dry mouth, sleeping is good, energy is fine, pale red tongue with thin white coating, slippery and weak pulse. Diagnosis: spleen and kidney yang insufficiency, which cause difficulty of growing mutual eggs, and also because overweight body general has phlegm inside may block the pathway of egg entering into uterus leading to infertility.

Treatment: acupuncture plus moxibustion, and also take bloodletting therapy to promote blood circulation, Chinese herbs to enhance kidney and spleen Yang, meanwhile, put her on weight loss program to clean up phlegm.

After 2 months treatment, she told me that her pregnant test is positive. And get a boy after 9 months.

Case 21. Male infertility with sore low back
1st visit, 24th Oct, 2007. Gentlemen G, 32 year old. He complained his sore lower back been for 4 years, worse in the morning, and night sweating almost everyday. Low energy, dark yellow urine in morning, dry mouth, and his wife did not get pregnant since been married 2 years. He said his semen test is abnormal with lower volume of semen, low amount of sperm, and liquefaction time was over 30 min, high deformity of sperm, and some white cells in it. He said his wife also has some cramping during period.

Ex: Slim person, L4-5 area tender, red tongue with yellowing greasy coating, wiry and slippery pulse.

Dx: liver and kidney heat and damp, which cause the sore of lower back, dry mouth, dark yellow urine, and night sweating.

Treatment: acupuncture to clear up heat and damp, Chinese herb to enhance kidney function to promote vital Qi, and to increase the quality of semen.

After 2 weeks treatment, his back pain was getting better, his wife got pregnant, but only 10 days after that miscarriage happened.

Keep treatment on the husband and also give the treatment to his wife for another 4 weeks, they told me they were going back to their country for Xmas.

After new year, they came back, the gentlemen told me his wife got pregnant and it had been 4 weeks already, and due day would be around August of this year.

Case 22. Infertility with endometriosis
1st visit, August 23rd , 2005. Pretty young lady, 25 years old, suffered from endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome for 5 years, she complained she had huge cramping and pain on head and behind eyeball before every period, which bleeding is very heavy, with lots of blood clots, dark red color. She always feels cold, she like warmth, no dry mouth, regular vagina mucous. After period, her pain and headache would be getting relief. Her energy was low, sleeping was not good. She had regular bowel movement.

Ex.: very tender around abdominal area, outstanding vein around both temples and behind her knees, pale red tongue with white coating, wiry but weak pulse.

Dx: liver and kidney insufficiency of yang qi, with blood stasis blocked around uterus and ovary, as well as meridians around head.

Treatment: acupuncture 3 times a week to manage kidney and liver qi and blood, and promote blood circulations; Chinese herbs to enhance yang qi of kidney and regulate qi and blood flow of liver. Also bloodletting therapy applied for her headache and eyeball pain

After around 3 months treatment, her pain was manageable, and decreased amount of bleeding and cramping during period. Before Xmas, she told me her BBT was maintain very high, it was her first early pregnancy, but unfortunately she spent 8 hours driving back home for Xmas which lead to miscarriage happened.