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Acupuncture has long been used as a complementary approach for people experiencing facial paralysis, including Bell’s palsy. From my practice and experience in China, I have seen many people with facial paralysis seek acupuncture, particularly during the early stages of their condition. Recently, we had the opportunity to help a client who developed facial paralysis on the left side of his face. He had already been prescribed prednisone and was frustrated that he could not fu

We were recently helping a client who has diabetes and had been dealing with several health concerns at the same time. She had gone through two rounds of treatment for the flu, but some lingering symptoms remained. We incorporated acupuncture and sliding cupping into her care, and she soon began feeling much better. She felt that the lingering symptoms had finally cleared, and her energy began to return. She is also sensitive to Metformin, so her doctors had taken her off the

Acupuncture can be an effective approach for alleviating back pain. Whether the pain presents as muscle spasms, throbbing, aching, distending, or radiating pain, or stems from an old injury, acupuncture may help relieve discomfort and improve mobility. When working with clients who have back problems, I often notice local signs that may be associated with impaired circulation, such as swelling, tenderness, or discoloration. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pain is tradi

Lately, I have seen a number of clients with back pain. Among them was a young man who injured his back while loading a truck. He initially neglected the injury until the pain became severe—so intense that sitting, walking, and even lying down were difficult. He was unable to drive and had already been on disability for three months. According to his neurologist, the injured muscle was pulling on his spine, and there was little that could be done other than allowing the muscl

It wasn’t until I found my career path that I truly understood how I could put this famous slogan of The University of Texas at Austin into practice. Today, someone explicitly confirmed that for me—and it marked a meaningful milestone in my journey. I was helping a client who was also a family friend with his college admission essay. I casually asked him, “What has been the most significant, life-changing event for you since coming to America?” His immediate response was NAET