The Treatment of Bell’s Palsy with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

What is Bell’s Palsy?

Bell's palsy is a peripheral (affecting the peripheral rather than the central nervous system) facial paralysis that results from damage to the seventh cranial nerve, or "facial nerve". Due to paralysis of the facial nerve, symptoms can include inability to lift or close one eye, difficulty moving facial muscles on one side of the face, lacrimation (eye tearing) on the affected side, distortion of taste (especially on the first 2/3 of the tongue) and tingling around the lip area (all on the affected side). The condition has an abrupt onset and is idiopathic in nature (no known cause).

How you can tell if you have Bell's Palsyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6EYCvxfkHo

Traditional Chinese Medicine's point of view

Bell's Palsy (Zhong Feng) is considered a Wind Attack or External Wind Stroke attack. The main pattern differentiation being a Wind invasion due to emptiness of the Channels (Maclean and Lyttleton 1998). In Chinese Medicine, Wind is said to be the carrier of 1,000 diseases. Wind is thought to take advantage of the deficiency (weakness) a patient is experiencing and enters the body attacking the sinews and vessels in the area of the face. This results in vital energy (Qi) and the blood to stagnate causing the inability of the facial muscles to

relax and therefore contract (Wolfe 2003). The principle of treatment is to expel Wind and promote the movement of Qi and blood by scattering the stagnation. 

Acupuncture for Bell's Palsy

According to Liu (1995), when acupuncture was initiated within three days post onset in 684 cases of facial nerve paralysis, 100 percent of the patients were cured or there was a marked improvement (5). Other studies (Gao, Chen, 1991) revealed that 80% of cases that were treated at more than 2 months post onset, and 83 percent of severe cases, were cured or had excellent effect (6). 

Chinese herbs and Bell's Palsy

The most important herbs for this disorder should include herbs to treat wind attack and anti-viral herbs such as Qin Jiao, Fang Feng, Xi Xin, Bai Shao, Di Long, Fu Ling, Gan Cao, Chuan Xiong, Pu Gong Ying, Dang Gui.

Variations on this formula are important to change as the patient's situation change. We can personalized a Chinese herbs supplement to suit your body type and current condition.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Bell's palsy is a physical and emotionally debilitating condition in which conventional medicine has limited understanding and efficacy. The exposure to external sources (stress, environment) cause the immune system to produce an inflammatory response. This inflammation can then obstruct the normal function of the nerves and vessels resulting in paralysis. Chinese medicine has treated conditions such as Bell's palsy for centuries. Chinese medicine and acupuncture on a regular basis can significantly improve results and help to resolve this condition.

Seeking for Bell's Palsy acupuncture sessions in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia?
Contact us today and let us help you to treat Bell's Palsy.

Ho Modesty Acupuncture office

Address: No.1B, 2nd Flr, Bangunan S.E., Jalan 25/12,Taman Mayang, 47301 Petaling Jaya (opposite Kelana Jaya LRT, same building as Bone & Pots Restaurant).

Contact number 

012 - 488 3814 (Alexander Ho, Acupuncturist) 

Appointment booking only.

Appreciation for patient who had received her very first acupuncture session in her life!

A happy  patient who had her very first acupuncture session in her whole life. She felt great after the acupuncture session. This is an example of using acupuncture to treat flu syndromes especially for people who work in Air-conditional office room that caught a cold. Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment to immediately boost immune system and yet the patient can have a good rest while lying on the acupuncture bed during the session.

Chinese Medicine treat Melasma, freckles, age spots

Apart from wrinkles, the common skin problems that trouble most mid-ages people are skin pigmentation. Believe it or not,skin pigmentation problem such as Melasma (黄褐斑), freckles (雀斑), age spots (老年斑), dark spots (暗斑) are sign of aging that can't be avoided.

People ask me if there is any Chinese Medicine can cure it?
The answer is yes.


The formation of dark spots.
The common causes of skin pigmentation had been related to the over exposure to sun light, ages factor, poor blood circulation that unable to metabolite waste products, therefore those toxic and metabolic waste products sink under our skin for a longer period of time and become dark spots.

Modern science tell us the main factor of causing skin pigmentation is the over exposure of UVB & UVA light will trigger "Tyrosinase" ,activate "Tyrosine" to become Melanin. And Melanin cause pigmentation,make our skin become dark, rough, forming dark spots and produce wrinkles.


The truth is......
But the truth is many women who don't exposure to sun light for long hours also develop skin pigmentation problems. It seem likepoor diet, lack of rest, mental stress and hormones imbalance are the main factors to cause our body produce more Melanin. 

In our Chinese Medicine research, people who always tired, lack of sleep, facing sleeping problem or sleep very late have higher chances of getting  Melasma (黄褐斑) and freckles (雀斑) . Many women asked me about the Melasma on their cheek bone has a lot of   , I will tell them," you must have a poor quality of sleep, either over-stress, or over tired." Most women will agreed with my statement.


Do you know, Among all the dark spots problems, Melasma is the most difficult to treat? 
Every year, there are 5 to 6 millions of US women suffering from Melasma? Pregnant women, contraceptive pill user and Menopause women on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) are the major population to get Melasma.

The high popularity of skin pigmentation problems have attract attention of modern medical scientists to find solutions to cure it. However there are fewer products can create good result. As we understand, Melasma is very difficult to treat, even by whitening / bleaching cream / AHA skin rejuvenation treatment. 

Although there are many type of laser treatment available in the markets that claim to be able
to reduce dark spots, the result are not very encouraging, most improvement are just on the surface of the skin. Some patients noticed if they stop receiving Laser treatment, those spots come back again.

MedLite C6 - The New Hope for Skin Pigmentation Problems?
Alex like to read,recently come across with the new generation of Laser technology named "
MedLite C6". This could be the latest laser treatment that work directly to the dark spot area and able to stop the growth of dark spots.

According to Dr. Niwat Polnikorn in Thailand, he had conducted a total of thousands cases studies on treating Melasma by :MedLite C6". According to his experiences in treating Melasma, his patient's skin pigmentation improved at least 50-75% after 10 sessions of "MedLite C6" treatment when compare to the study group that uses only Whitening facial cream alone. In his conslusion, "MedLite C6" can fight Melasma effectively.. However, patient need to use topical bleaching agents e.g. 7% arbutin, or Kligman’s formula bleaching agent together with UVB+ UVA blocker sunscreen ( SPF>30,PA > +++)  to maintain the result.

Although Alex is a Chinese Medicine physician, Alex always open minded to learn more about the latest technology. Because the more we learn about other people's product, then we can always improve our skill! This is what Alex also believe in.

Thank to Dr. Niwat Polnikom's research, Alex also find out the 10 sessions of "MedLite C6" actually take 8-10 weeks to see the result. When compare to Chinese Medicine treatment, an average of 12 weeks of Chinese Medicine intake also can see 50-70% improvement as well!

Get rid of your stubborn skin pigmentation now!
Welcome a spot-less, smoother, whiter and softer skin today!
Experienced the 100% natural & no side effect Chinese Medicine treatment.
Our product recommended for ALL AGES OF MEN AND WOMEN who suffering from:
1. Melasma (黄褐斑)
2. Freckles (雀斑)
3. Age Spots (老年斑)
4. Dark Spots (暗斑)
5. Hyperpigmentation (色素沉着)
6. Skin Discolorations (皮肤色斑)
7. Uneven Skin Tones (不均匀的肤色)


A more dynamic treatment - Chinese Medicine approach

Let me give you a brief idea on how Chinese Medicine physician treat skin pigmentation problems. Chinese Medicine theory always emphasized on treating the inner as we understand if our inner organs can't function well, then our skin can develop all type of dark and ugly spots.

Like Alex said before, aging is a process can't avoid. But Chinese Medicine formula can be very powerful to reduce the aging process by:

1. Fight against free radicals.
2. Natural source of Vitamins & Minerals.
3. Clear off body toxins and waste products.
4. Regulate hormones.

5. Boost Immune System.
6. Improve blood circulation.
7. Remove blood clots.
8. Repair cells.
9. Produce more collagen.
10. Inhibit the formation of dark spots.


Benefits of choosing Chinese Medicine to treat skin problems
(a) Reduce pigmentation by 80% within 1-2 months.
(b) Fade pigmentation & freckles, minimize dark spots and post blemish discoloration.
(c) 100% natural active ingredients, safe with NO-SIDE EFFECTS.

Benefits of choosing Chinese Medicine to treat skin problems
Many patients agree that when they choose Chinese Medicine treatment, they are not only treating their skin problems but also receive a ton of health improvement, such as:

1. Better sleep
2. More energetic
3. Less stress
4. Better digestion
5. Reduce chances of flu & fever
6. Better skin complexion
7. More firm & toned body shape

More reasonable treatment cost
My Chinese Medicine treatment will allow you to enjoy the benefits of improving your health while treating skin pigmentation problems. The all around program will take into the consideration of effectiveness, time and money (budget). When you invest on our program, you will save a lot of money on expensive skin care products, supplements, facial treatments and other expensive cosmetic medical cost.

To be more realistic, we all know Laser skin treatment can be the most effective technology to treat skin pigmentation, but if you have a lot of age spots not only on your face but also other parts of your body? It is possible to receive a full body laser treatment? And the cost of
laser treatment can be very costly.


Unlock The Secret of How Chinese Medicine Treat Melasma
And now you might ask," Alex, can you tell us a little bit info on how you can treat skin pigmentation by Chinese Medicine?"

To make it easy to understand, in the big family of Chinese Medicines, I will select Chinese Medicine that proven to work well on fighting against all kind of skin spots. My formulas are based on years of medical research in China Major Hospitals. Therefore, they are safe to consume,and no side effects.

Such as Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge.(丹参) and Panax notoginseng (三七) are strong medicine to promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis (活血化瘀), these are clinically proven medicine for remove metabolic waste substances from our body. Patient who has more dark spots on face, might also need Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq.(荆芥) and Platycodon grandiflorus(桔梗) to bring the medicines up to the face. For whitening effect, Asparagus
cochinchinensis (天门冬) is the best choice! Alex also use it in Whitening herbal mask (My clinic natural facial mask). Apart from whitening, we may need some herbs that can act like Sun Block product, something that can inhibit the activeness of "Tyrosinase" and prevent the formation of Melanin. Alex personally loves Aaugellica sinensis(当归), Eclipta prostrata L.(墨旱莲) and Ligustrum lucidum Ait.(女贞子), they contain natural Vitamin E that is very good for the skin!

How long can I see the result?
A minimum of 1-3 months (90 days) taking our Chinese Medicine supplement is required to see a 50-70% of Dark spots fade out or disappear. *Also depend on the size, the colour and the type of skin pigmentation.

Contact Us

My clinic is Ho Modesty Consultancy. located at No.1B, 2nd Flr, Bangunan S.E., Jalan 25/12, 47301 Petaling Jaya (opposite Kelana Jaya LRT, same building as Bone & Pots Steamboat Restaurant).
 012 - 488 3814 (Alex) 

COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE FOR FACIAL REJUVENATION

Cosmetic surgery is one of the most costly and invasive procedures that pulls the face taut by removing ⁄ cutting out sagging surplus tissue. Rather than deadening tissue or cutting it, why not rejuvenate your facial muscles and skin naturally through increased circulation of blood and lymph with cosmetic acupuncture?

WHAT IS COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE?

Cosmetic Acupuncture, facial acupuncture or an Acupuncture Facelift is a non–surgical procedure that will help rejuvenate and revitalize your whole body. It will improve blood and energy circulation, nourish your skin and may help to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging jowls and chin, and dull skin. Cosmetic Acupuncture is based on the principals of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Facial acupuncture ⁄ Cosmetic acupuncture’s focus much broader, proceeding from the assumption that only a healthy body and mind can sustain a smooth face and glowing complexion. Single use, high quality disposable hair–thin Seirin acupuncture needles are therefore inserted not only into the face, but also at points elsewhere in the body, where the flow of energy (known as Qi in Chinese medicine) can be stimulated in order to treat the underlying factors that contribute to the aging process.

The superficial insertion on the face will increase the local circulation to the face and stimulate collagen production, which will fill out the lines and give firmness to the skin for a healthy, glowing complexion and also as the movement of energy improves, a greater amount of energy and blood are circulated to the face, nourishing, hydrating, toning and diminishing the appearance of wrinkles, giving a younger, more youthful appearance to the face.


"WHARE QI GOES, BLOOD FLOWS", AS THE CHINESE SAY

Facial Acupuncture may also have the added benefit of stimulating the body’s production of collagen, a major structural protein that provides strength to the skin. A decline of collagen with aging is one of the main causes of sagging and puffiness in the face.


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE?

Glowing, radiant, younger looking skin.


Cosmetic Acupuncture might be helpful to:
1.minimize or eliminate fine lines and improve the look of deep wrinkles

2.reduce a double chin and sagging jowls

3.help to reduce inflammation on face with rosacea and cystic acne

4.diminish age spots ⁄ sun spots

5.reduce frown lines

6.lift sagging skin, puffy or droopy eyelids

7.brighten the eyes

8.improve muscle tone and dermal contraction

9.improve hormonal balance to reduce acne even facial colour and tone

10.increase blood, energy and lymph circulation feeling refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated

11.give your face a younger, more youthful look



WHY CHOOSE COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE OVER A FACE LIFT?
Cosmetic Acupuncture is not a replacement for surgery; however it is an excellent natural alternative. It is much less costly and a safer treatment. Unlike face lift surgery, it is painless and has no negative side effects; there is no trauma inflicted on the body and there is no need for recovery. There is no risk of disfigurement and you can stop with no ill effects if it does not suit you.

Unlike facelift ⁄ cosmetic surgery, which may have an extended recovery period (2 weeks or longer) with swelling, discoloration and scarring, cosmetic acupuncture actually helps heal the face.


WHAT IS THE COURSE OF TREATMENT?
Although a radiance of complexion and brightness in the eyes is often noted after a single treatment, for the best results, a series of 12 sessions performed weekly or twice a week is recommended. Results are visible around the 7th or 8th session. Monthly maintenance sessions will prolong the results as will facial exercises, facial acupressure massage, a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle.

In the clinic, most patients have noticed a lift ⁄ tightening of the face and cheeks right after the first treatment session, accompanied with a very relaxed feeling.


DOES IT REALLY WORK?
Cosmetic Acupuncture has been performed for thousands of years in China. As early as the Sung Dynasty (960AD–1270AD) Cosmetic Acupuncture was performed on the Empress and Emperor’s concubines. For centuries, the Chinese have known that beauty radiates from the inside out. If the internal body is nourished and the energy and blood are flowing smoothly, the external body will reveal this radiance.

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 include: The skin becomes delicate, improvement of elasticity of facial muscles, ruddier complexion, and overall rejuvenation.


DURATION OF TREATMENTS
Your initial consultation includes taking full medical, dietary and lifestyle history, and traditional Chinese medicine tongue and pulse diagnosis with meridian heat testing.
All treatment sessions are 1 hour long.

Your treatment includes:
An initial consultation with the A Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Medical acupuncture with Cosmetic ⁄ Facial Acupuncture for balancing your skin from the inside out.


Ho Modesty Consultancy
Chinese Medicine | Cosmetic Acupuncture | Anti-aging treatment
Address : No.1B, 2nd Floor, Bangunan SE, Jalan SS25/12, 47301 Petaling Jaya ( Opposite Kelana Jaya LRT Station) Contact number : 012-7228458 (By appointment only)

About the Chinese Medicine Practitioner:
Alexander Ho, graduated from KL Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, FCPMDAM licensed Chinese Medicine Consuntant & acupuncturist in Malaysia. He specialized in Anti-aging Chinese Medicine Research.

Acupuncture and Weight Loss

Lack of confidence with your body shape?
Does your body weight endanger your life?
Are you losing your attraction for being fat for many years?
Feel tired or lazy to engage with vigorous exercise?
Having difficulty coping with the muscle soreness when exercise?

Weight loss is a concern for many people, and something that can be difficult to achieve. I am sure you don't like the way you look at this moment, if I tell you, acupuncture can help you to achieve your weight loss goal, would you like to welcome a new YOU, with a better body shape and body image? Yes, let me helps you with acupuncture! Acupuncture is one treatment that may be helpful in assisting with weight loss.

Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture really do work. There are at least 10 benefits for supporting you to lose weight faster:

1. Increase energy levels, providing motivation to exercise.
2. May also help relieve muscle soreness or pain when exercising.
3. Increase the body’s metabolism.
4. Burn fat effectively.
5. Reduce food cravings.
6. Improve circulation all around the body.
7. Help to reduce both weight and cholesterol levels by mobilising energy stores.
8. Help to reduce blood sugar.
9. Reduce body weight.
10. Reduce mental stress.
11. Regulate sleep

*Studies have shown that people receiving acupuncture lost twice as much weight as those who were on a diet alone.

What you can aspect during an acupuncture session?
I (I am an certified Acupuncturist in Malaysia) will choose points of treatment depending on the patient’s diagnosed problem. The needles are then inserted in these points. Once inserted the needles stay in place for about 30-45 minutes per session, then they are removed.

You can start a personalized weight loss program with 3 sessions a week for 1-3 months. Every 3-4 weeks, we will do an evaluation to determine your goal and result.

For those patients who only can come for ONLY 1 session of acupuncture in a week, I will recommend him / her to takes our Chinese Herbal weight loss supplement for maximize the result. The supplement is also working the miracles like what acupuncture do.

* Our Chinese Herbal Weight Loss supplement are for promoting healthy digestion, energizing the body, augmenting Qi, and improve elimination of water, toxins, and waste products. All Herbs ingredients are plant-based and non-toxic herbs are selected in our formulation.

Who ever said losing weight naturally and sustainably had to be hard? It’s actually easy when you join my program. I will make sure you'll have an enjoyable natural weight loss experience.

Which of these trouble spots would you like to get rid of with our program?

Lose stubborn weight…
Short circuit sugar cravings…
Increase energy…
Lower triglycerides…
Lower cholesterol…
Lower stress…
Burn fat safely with herbs…
Thin your thighs…
Flatten your tummy…
Lower blood pressure…

Our program is incredibly easy: You just need to come for your acupuncture appointment or purchase our Chinese Herbal Weight Loss supplements.

All customers who enroll themselves in our Weight Loss program are entitled to receive FREE diagnosis and evaluation sessions during their program period. For more information, we welcome you to visit Our acupuncture office in No.1B, 2nd Flr, Bangunan S.E., Jalan 25/12, 47301 Petaling Jaya,Selangor (Near Kelana Jaya LRT Station), operation hours: Weekday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm. Kindly contact me at 012-7228458 for appointment booking before you come. Thank You!

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