Nalinee Tan Acupuncture

Neuropathy Pain (Diabetes)

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 19:09:00 +0000

A Wife brought her Husband in for Treatment of his Neuropathy Pain. He had great difficulty walking and had been living with Diabetes for over 10 years.

Of course, pain treatment was their greatest concern, but more than anything this couple wanted to go to Burning Man!

Due to the intense Pain in the Man’s legs, needles could not touch them. Instead, the neuropathy pain was addressed with Acupuncture needles placed into the scalp. Stimulating the Sensory and Motor regions on the scalp with needles affects the lower extremities of the body.

The Man reported being able to feel the effects of the needles in his scalp on his legs.

Two Treatments later, this happy couple was off to the Burning Man Festival with substantial pain relief!

This Patient took Home an Herbal Supplement and promised to improve his diet.

Eczema Gone!

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 23:11:00 +0000

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is very adept at curing skin diseases and irritations.

Two Registered Nurses came into the Clinic with Eczema on their Hands. The Eczema had been present for over a year and nothing helped! Cortisone Creams merely masked the symptoms temporarily. After using Eczema Cream Ointment provided by Nalinee Tan Acupuncture Clinic, the Eczema was gone after 3 weeks. These two Women did nothing other than use this ointment; they did not change their diets in any way.

Nalinee is Certified in TCM Dermatology with special post graduate training. TCM Dermatology has been successful in treating various skin diseases including Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, and Roseacia, even Poison Oak! To name a few.

Sciatica - The Pain that Makes a Big Man Cry

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 21:25:00 +0000

Many successful cases of Sciatic Pain have been treated this year in the Clinic. A special thank you to the two wives that dragged their Husbands in for the Treatment!

The Sciatica is the biggest nerve in the Body; it is the size of your thumb, thus it is no surprise that it can also cause a lot of trouble. Sciatic Pain often manifests itself as pain in the hip and leg and can hinder someone’s ability to sit or walk.

The first man that came in with Sciatic Pain had given up hope after the pain was worsened by a Chiropractic visit. He was treated with acupuncture, stimulation, and cupping initially. After the cupping, Tuina Massage was applied and his leg was stretched out. He was able to walk the next day, better than he had in a long time. After two more sessions the pain has subsided 80%.

A second case involved a tough man of 6 ft. 2 in. who had been in unbearable pain for three weeks and was unable to sit still. Similar treatment was applied and after the first session pain greatly subsided. The following week he arrived at the Clinic not just able to sit, but fully comfortable riding his Motorcycle! Caution: Feeling better from Acupuncture may actually cause you to try riding a motorcycle!!

Nose Hurts!

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 03:04:00 +0000

The youngest Patient to walk through the doors to the Acupuncture Clinic this year was a 3 ½ year old girl with serious congestion. “Nose Hurt” she said as she wiped her nose back and forth against the wall. The Mom had spent the last year trying various Doctor’s and Medicines to clear up her Daughter’s painful congestion. Treatment began by giving the girl “Four Season’s Tea”. Of course it is not always easy to convince a Child to drink funny smelling tea; she was ready to get rid of her nose hurt and drank it down with no hesitation. She actually liked it! Treatment continued with Tuina Massage for Children and 2 needles placed above the forehead near the hairline to open her nasal passages. Three pairs of cups were also placed on her back. Her Mom was sent home with an Herbal Treatment to give her daughter 2 times a day for 6 days. Upon returning to the Clinic a week later the little girl exclaimed with a big smile “I can breathe through my nose!”

Million Dollar Smile

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 22:11:00 +0000

Success stories are not hard to come by in the field of Acupuncture, but in the case of one man with Bell’s Palsy, his success was miraculous. Hesitant to try Acupuncture, his Wife brought him into Nalinee Tan Acupuncture Clinic. He had not smiled in over ten years due to Bell’s Palsy. He was treated with acupuncture on the face and scalp with use of electrical stimulation. After one treatment, the man smiled weakly for the first time in ten years! His wife was overcome with joy, nearly crying at the sight of his teeth! He returned for an additional five sessions and was given a B-Complex Vitamin to help support nervous system and Chinese formula to help tonify his Qi and blood and balance his energy. He has reported that he has recovered 50-60% of the function and sensation in his face and that his Mom was overcome with emotion at the sight of her son smiling again. As the saying goes, a smile is contagious; this is even more true when that smile is 10 years in the making!

Bell’s Palsy is commonly treated with Acupuncture. This treatment usually occurs immediately after symptom onset. Success after 10 years is much less common. As he said in his last session, “Thank you for my Million Dollar Smile!”

The Late Summer Season

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:26:00 +0000

The Late Summer Season is related to the Spleen and Stomach energy. The Spleen is a vital Organ that transfers and transforms energy from the food that we eat to ensure that our nutrition and Immune System is functioning properly. During the later summer months the stomach is prone to intestinal upset. Hence, our food intake is one of the major factors that influences our health during this Season. Avoid heavy, greasy meals, and cold foods and liquids. Now that the Labor Day Holiday Barbecues are behind us; it is time to say goodbye to Watermelon and other cold melons. During every meal, try to relax to calm digestion. It takes your brain twenty minutes to realize your stomach is full! Find the time to eat slowly and listen to your body, this allows your Parasympathetic Nervous System (brain) to aid in digestion.

With the Humidity in the air Dampness and Heat in the body can often make us feel heavy and sluggish due to excess fluids in the body; it can be worse during this season. Other common problems during this season include eczema flare ups, intestinal problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, and joint pain and swelling.

The Spleen and Stomach are related to the Earth Element. Mother Earth is nurturing in nature. Thus in this season, love and nurture yourself with proper food and exercise that will enhance your immune system.

Vibrations of love and compassion radiate out to the people around us, creating a positive environmental and overall well-being for the entire family. If Mother is happy, everyone is happy!

Summer Season Traditional Chinese Medicine

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:29:00 +0000

Summer is ruled by the fire element which is central to the heart and our cirulatory System. The Heart is the Emperor of the Body and the Body is the Servant. We must do a good service to our Heart. The emotion associated with summer is joy. Embrace Joy, letting go of grief, anger, and the anxiety that comes with day to day life. Fulfilling the nature of our minds affects the whole body. If you find yourself sleepless on these warm summer nights your heart is not content. The fire is rising and must be cooled. Other symptoms of too much heat include; flushed face, red tongue, rapid pulse, frequent thirst, and constipation. Relax, Have a glass of Lemonade, sit on the porch and let time go by.

Let go of your worries as impossible as this may seem at times, and if you have trouble with this... don’t worry about it! The Heart is the mother of the Spleen and Stomach. The Spleen is the mother of the Lung. By nurturing the Heart during the summer season, you will have a healthier fall season. The fall season is ruled by the Lung and a healthy Spleen and Stomach leads to a healthy immune system, free of the colds and flus that come with the cooling seasons.

Foods to eat this summer

Avoid Red Meat and instead eat the Fruits and Vegetables of the season! Watermelon, Cantalope, Honey Dew Melon, Summer Squash, Cucumber, Oranges and other Citrus Fruits, Berries. Kelp White or Green Vegetables are great for clearing Heat. To drink choose a fresh cup of lemonade, mineral water, or thirst quenching iced tea.

Foods to Avoid

Deep Fat Fried and Hot/ Spicy Foods,Chicken no KFC!! Especially if you have a lot of heat. Which often results in red flushing of the face, red tongue, or rapid pulse. Also avoid peanuts, cut down on alcohol, and lamb. These foods can Cause acne and other skin imperfections.
What to watch out for
The summer heat can cause rashes and skin sensitivity especially with hiking and camping. Watch out for
Poison Oak, Hives, and Bee Stings! Eczema and Dermatitis are also common with the heat of the summer season.
What to do!

Stay Hydrated, drink plenty of fluids, nothing compares to good clean water. Come in for Acupuncture! Acupuncture and Herbal remedies are very effective in helping these conditions. Herbal Ointments applied directly to the skin have proven successful in treating Poison Oak and Eczema. One Patient stated, "I am so allergic to Poison Oak that it usually lasts for a month! I can’t believe it went away in only a week and a half with an Herbal Ointment!" This Patient was Andrea at the front desk. She continued, "I have tried everything from the basic calamine lotion to the dreaded side effects of prednisone and even rubbing banana peels on my legs, but Nalinee’s Herbal concoction truly helped my Poison Oak". With these skin conditions, it is best to avoid chocolate, sea food, alcohol, and dairy these cause inflammation and worsen the blisters. Eczema is easily combated with food restrictions, herbal medicine, and herbal ointments.

Another Reason to like Robert Downey Jr.!

Robert Downey Jr. is an advocate of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He was honored for his support of TCM practices with the Robert Graham Visionary Award in March by Dr. Daoshing Ni and Dr. Mao Shing Ni.

In the recent issue of Acupuncture Today, Robert Downey Jr. is quoted as saying, "Truth be told, every discipline that I have employed that has its roots in TCM has worked, it’s the way it is the way it is the way, and when things work, they are really worth putting your time behind". Robert Downey Jr. really attributes the changes he has been able to make in his life to TCM. Just think, if it weren’t for TCM, where would we be without the Iron Man movies!

From Nalinee

Have a wonderful Summer, have fun, enjoy, and get outside! Although it is best to avoid direct sunlight, 20
minutes in the late morning is all you need to get your daily dose of Vitamin D! The most important thing to remember is that this is the season of love and joy! So live a little, in the healthiest way possible, of course!

Three good things you can do for your health

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:39:00 +0000

1. Eat good! Balanced foods, more veggies, less meat, and adequate fluid intake (6-8 glasses of Spring Water a day). Fruits that are in season like pears, apples, clementine oranges, and persimmon. Chew your food thoroughly 20-30 times per bite to promote digestive enzymes in your mouth (saliva) that aid in digestion and kill germs.

2. Think good thoughts! Good thinking creates a positive confirmation to your wellbeing. Just to say "Think good thoughts and good things will happen". Your immune system responds to this positive outlook and lead to better health and an increased ability to overcome and prevent sickness. When bad thoughts come in just think about the good things in your life that you have to be thankful for.

3. Do Good. Exercise regularly. Meditation simply for ten to fifteen minutes a day. Walking is the best exercise because that is what the human body is designed for. Not Jump. Not Run. Not Climb. Just Walk! Go to bed before 10:00pm. Between 10:00pm- 2:00am is the best time to sleep. It is the most restful time called the Deep Yin time. Body will produce more melatonin and growth hormone that will help repair, nuture your body and your mind and make your immune system strong. You need restful sleep in order to be more productive the next day. 7- 8 hours of sleep a day.

Wintertime

noreply@blogger.com (Nalinee Tan Acupuncture) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:51:00 +0000

In Traditional Chinese Medicine we consider the season along with the patient’s way of living and work patterns. There are specific “Well” points we may use in acupuncture at this time, and there are herbs favored for the season. Winter is associated with the Kidneys. The Kidneys are the root of all the other organs and store Essence. The Kidneys are the foundation of the Qi, the energy of the body.

The Kidney is weakened by physical and mental overwork. It is normal to have periods of “overwork “ and these are usually easy to recover from. What most of us need to watch out for is mental overwork under stress. Stress comes not only from your work situation but also from lack of relaxation, poor eating habits, and imbalance with physical exercise. Balance is the key. Don’t let the work affect everything else.

Weak Kidney Essence may manifest itself in loss of concentration and memory and dizziness since it supports the brain, spinal cord, and bone marrow. Lower back pain, knee pain, poor sexual drive, and infertility are related to Kidney Qi and weakness of Kidney essence.

Kidney is the foundation of the whole body Qi (energy). Probably the most important thing to do in winter is what I mentioned about work. Stress may affect you more at this time of the year, so pay attention to regulating your schedule and taking breaks. Working hard is good, but you must provide balance to it. Support the kidneys with fennel, pine nuts, walnuts, and broth made from bones.

Drink ginger tea or Ho Yan Hor, which comes in large tea bags in a green box available in most Chinese and Asian grocery stores.

Get out in the cold air. Breathe in the fresh, chill air in knowledge of the change of the season, enjoy it. The body likes cold weather, but be sure to balance it with hot soup, tea, or even the occasional hot cocoa afterwards.

For Valentine’s Day embrace yourself with love and kindness and send it to others as well!