Thursday, August 6, 2009, 11:31 AM - Health & Healing
Outwitting the 7 Enemies of Aging by Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac, QME
We all know aging is difficult. Yes it happens naturally, but it is often painful and riddled with twists and turns to the straight line of health and well being. Mainstream medicine has developed some amazing life-saving techniques that were unheard of even as little as 20 years ago… but it has little clues as to how to prevent disease or combat the chronic health problems that we face every day.
But if we turn back the clock and look to traditional peoples, whose longevity and wellbeing were certainly better than ours, we may find some surprising answers. The ancient Daoists, for example, used herbs to treat impotence – herbs like Ashwagandha and Horny Goat Weed work as an aphrodisiac and can stimulate and strengthen the sexual organs. These herbs can help with ED to maintain good sexual health, without the use of Viagra or Cialis.
For those suffering from constipation, a diet of high fiber foods, fruits, vegetables, and nuts like walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds can keep you regular without the need for Metamucil or other fiber rich over the counter medication. Regular walking and keeping up the water intake moves things along.
Aging usually means your eyesight goes – Herbs and acupuncture can help with night blindness or red, swollen eyes. Regular intake of common herbs like chrysanthemum and Fructus lyciium (Gou Qi Zi) will help maintain visual clarity and health. Consult with your Chinese medicine practitioner for more extensive formulas that will aid the vision.
People often think as they age, cholesterol goes sky high – But, maintaining a proper diet with exercise, consuming a low LDL diet, drinking tea, maintaining your weight, avoiding alcohol, quitting smoking, and reducing stress can certainly lower your cholesterol.
People often take aging and stress hand in hand, but there are many ways to reduce stress. Talking a walk, doing gardening, chatting with good friends, going to a bookstore, working out in a gym are all ways to combat stress.
A common thought is aging has you to succumb to poor memory – If you don’t use it, you will lose it as the old saying goes. Keep your mind sharp through reading, meditation, in analysis and mathematics. Staying home all alone, without social interaction, and simply watching television is a wonderful way to ruin the mind. Many Chinese herbs help with memory.
Getting old doesn’t mean you have to suffer from insomnia. Often, because of stress, and a weakened constitution, or insufficient blood you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep. For help in this area, a Chinese herbalist should be consulted for the proper prescription of herbals.
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( 2.9 / 966 )Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 02:35 PM - Health & Healing
Question: I have been suffering with fibromyalgia for 15 years now. My body hurts in so many places that sometimes I can't image a life without pain. I used to be active, jog, garden... and now all I can do is small amounts, nothing vigorous. I heard from a friend that acupuncture might be able to help with this condition. Is this really true?
Answer: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal therapy can certainly help! Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue are related sets of syndromes in Chinese Medicine. We look at it as problems related to the Defensive Energy deficiency, or lack of Spleen and Stomach channel energy, or even wind, cold and dampness affecting the body. If poor diet, lack of exercise, too much stress, unhealthy emotions, inadequate rest, too much stress, and even poor fashion happens, this can lead to what your experiencing. While I'm not the fashion police, what I mean is dressing appropriately for the weather, and not going around barefoot on cold surfaces and wet hair, which can weaken your body's immunity system.
In general, you'd have to go for an initial consultation to see which system is overburdened and not in harmony. By doing some simple lifestyle changes, taking prescribed herbals for 2- 3 months and acupuncture treatments twice a week, we can have you back to your pain free and active self!
Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME
2502 East Washington Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91104
U.S.A.
(626) 345-0441 Clinic
(626) 487-1815 Cell/VM
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( 3 / 1315 )Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 06:17 PM - Health & Healing
Looking for acupuncture in Pasadena, Arcadia, San Gabriel Valley area?
Pasadena Acupuncturist and Herbalist Robert Chu will help patients with infertility, Cancer treatment related side effects, cardiovascular problems, diabetes, thyroid issues, and pain.
Clinic hours are available, please call (626)345-0441 to schedule an appointment for a free consultation.
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( 3 / 1792 )Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 06:17 PM - Health & Healing
In NYC! Yi Jing Acupuncture and Clinical Chinese Medicine for Difficult Cases, Saturday-Sunday, September 12- 13, 2009, 9 am – 5:30 pm, early registration on Saturday, September 12, 2009 for walk in registration 8:30 am – 9:00 am
15 Category One CA CEU's approved (7.5 CEU's per day)
These classes are open to Acupuncturists of all levels!
Day one: Yi Jing Acupuncture as taught by Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME
Learn Yi Jing Acupuncture system, with the proper principles and concepts,that made Dr. Chen Chao, founder of the Yi Jing Yin Yang Balance Method, one of Taiwan's greatest Acupuncturists in this generation.
Students and practitioners will be taught the most essential points to use clinically for Neuromusculoskeletal and Internal Medicine problems.
Point location and demonstration will be a part of this class.
Day Two: Clinical Chinese Medicine for Difficult Cases
This lecture will focus on point prescriptions from Master Tung, Yi Jing Acupuncture and Optimal Acupuncture systems, and herbals prescriptions for Difficult cases seen in the clinic. We will discuss multiple treatment strategies and herbal Rx's for these types of cases.
Increase your Clinical Effectiveness!
· Speed your clinical diagnosis utilizing the classical acupuncture methods and get instantaneous results
· Expand your range of treatment options
· Enhance your treatments in the clinic
· Improve your practice with Yi Jing Acupuncture Single needle, 3/6, and circuit methods
· Learn it all clearly by a native English speaker who bridges East and West
· Discover proven clinical procedures for pain and internal medicine problems
· Improve your acupuncture skills
· Open to Acupuncturists of all levels
Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME specializes in Master Tung, Yi Jing and Optimal Acupuncture for treating pain, Neuromusculoskeletal disorders, and internal medicine problems. An exciting and dynamic speaker, has been studying the Martial and Chinese healing arts since childhood.
In mid 2005, he founded ITARA (International Tung's Acupuncture Research Association), a non-political organization devoted to the preservation, standardization, education, and research of Tung's Acupuncture, offering classes for the spread and advancement of Classical Acupuncture systems.
In July of 2004, Dr. Chu was the Acupuncturist to Olympic athletes at the Olympic Trials held in Sacramento, CA. He has lectured throughout the United States, Canada and Europe on Master Tung's Acupuncture and the Yi Jing Acupuncture of Chen Chao.
To Register, please call (626) 487 -1815 or email chusauli@gmail.com
REGISTRATION FEE: $325/2 days, students $250/2 days, $25 discount for early registration by August 15, 2009, No refunds. Seating is limited!
Location: 1 Union Square West, Suite 715, New York, NY 10003
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( 3 / 1706 )Friday, August 25, 2006, 09:21 PM - Health & Healing
Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME
2502 East Washington Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91104
U.S.A.
Clinic: (626) 345-0441
Fax: (626 345-0442
Cell/VM: (626) 487-1815
Please call for an appointment. Closed for lunch from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Specializing in Infertility, Cancer Treatment Side effects, cardiovascular/diabetes, pain management.
Offering Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Acupressure, Tui Na, Nutrition, Counseling, Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching.
Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME
chusauli@gmail.com
www.chusaulei.com
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( 2.9 / 3126 )Wednesday, March 15, 2006, 01:32 PM - Health & Healing
Ayurveda - world's oldest health care system
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The principles of Ayurveda are an invaluable link to understanding, in detail, natural healthy living. People everywhere are realizing the importance and benefits of taking personal responsibility for one's own well being, making Ayurveda the perfect system of health knowledge for today's world.
Ayurveda is a science of life so to know more about it, we must know what is life? Life according to Ayurveda is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. So it is clear from this definition of life that Ayurveda is not only limited to body or physical symptoms but also gives a comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and social health.
The modern society, education, culture and the television- everything speaks about materialism. If this was everything why is it so that most of us are unhappy. There is unrest, anxiety, mental tension, fighting and terror every where despite best efforts being made to stop them. This is because some part of our body is not being nourished properly.
Ayurveda literally means "science of life and longevity." and is considered to be the traditional system of medicine of India.
Ayurveda is a science in the sense that it is a complete system. It is a qualitative, holistic science of health and longevity, a philosophy and system of healing the whole person, body and mind.
Ayurveda offers specific recommendations to each individual on lifestyle, diet, exercise and yoga, herbal therapy, and even spiritual practices to restore and maintain balance in body and mind. Ayurveda sees a strong connection between the mind and the body, a huge amount of information is available regarding this relationship.
To give through knowledge about the principles of Ayurveda, we are offering some great ebooks on Ayurveda. These ebooks are based on the profound knowledge of the great Ayurvedic seers from the past 5000 years. and I am confident that once you will read these ebooks carefully, you will have clear and better understanding of the Principles of Ayurveda , and the way Ayurveda treats the diseases COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY without any SIDE EFFECTS. I have personally read these books and find them to be of great value and suggest if you want to learn more about natural healing to go ahead and look into them.
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Sincerely,
Robert Chu, L.Ac., QME, PhD
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( 3.1 / 2960 )Friday, January 20, 2006, 01:53 PM - Health & Healing
For a clearer complexion… by Dr. Robert Chu
Contrary to modern medicine’s assessment that sugar or chocolate does not cause acne, in the Chinese Medicine paradigm if you ingest substances that are excessively sweet, spicy and greasy, they will cause Damp-Heat in the body. Throughout my articles I discuss the poetic nature of Chinese Medicine and the various syndromes that are labeled in metaphoric terms. Dampness in the body is caused by consuming sweet flavors. When the dampness in the body persists for a while, it may cause additional heat, causing a combination of Damp-Heat in the body. Damp Heat signs and symptoms include oily skin, aversion to heat, thirst, red tongue with greasy coating, and a rapid, wiry pulse. This, of course, can lead to red inflamed acne filled with pus. In Chinese medicine terms, the red, inflamed is heat; the pus is dampness and toxins. To solve the problem, Chinese Medicine strives for balance in the body and wants to take away excessive dampness, heat and toxins to bring the body back to proper homeostasis.
During the adolescent years, teenagers may consume a lot of junk food – often with excessive intake of sugary beverages like sodas, sports drinks and juices, greasy foods like pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, cheese steaks, french fries and spicy foods like salsa, chips, burritos and tacos. I am not singling out the fast food industry, but I am pointing out the potential risks that such a diet can hold for an unsuspecting individual. Adding chocolate, candy and other empty calorie foods, one can easily have a face full of zits and pustular acne. Coffee, especially with cream and sugar can also increase damp heat. Alcohol consumption also produces dampness and heat in the body, plus it breaks down into sugar during digestion. Spicy foods add to heat, sugary foods add to dampness, and greasy foods also contribute to dampness. So with this combination, the resulting damp heat in the body can lead to acne.
The best thing is a change in diet. Eating foods that are less greasy and less heat producing can clear the skin. Certain foods have heat clearing properties. For example, cucumbers are cooling and provide moisture. Bitter vegetables like spinach, chicory, kale, watercress can also clear heat from the body. Eating salads and steamed vegetables will clear out excessive oily or greasy diet, and also cool the body down. Less consumption of meats, also cuts down on the greasy properties which build up in the body. Avoiding excessive sugary drinks and more intake of water can lead to clearer skin.
Herbs and acupuncture can be done to release the damp heat and toxins in the body. Herbs such as Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae), Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae), and Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) are common herbs that clear damp heat and toxins in the body. The Chinese herbal preparations Huang Lian Jie Du Pian, Huang Qin Shang Qing Wan and Si Huang Pian are commonly used in the treatment of acne. Acupuncture would not be applied to the face, but rather, to the hands and feet and mostly in the stomach and large intestine channels, especially when done by a Tung Acupuncture practitioner. It would best to contact with a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, or American Herbalist Guild Professional member to consult about this. Taking antibiotics can ruin the intestinal flora and lead to issues such as gas, flatulence, bloating, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, indigestion and a host of other problems, so it may not be the best idea to take antibiotics for clearing up acne.
So the solution is not more acne clearing cleansers, antibiotics, face masks or chemical peels, but a more regulated diet. Add to that, proper rest, as this serves to rejuvenate the body. Exercise also benefits a clear complexion, as it serves to help rid toxins in the body. Having less stress and good emotions, can also help. If you are not able to avoid stress, at least change the way you react to stress. Stress and strong emotions leads to heat and toxins in the body. By having a balanced diet, proper rest, good exercise, reducing stress, one can enjoy beautiful radiant skin.
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( 3 / 6311 )Thursday, January 12, 2006, 04:57 PM - Health & Healing
Lupus is a disease in which modern medicine has no cure, but suggests they have successful treatments. I see that people suffer greatly from Lupus. In particular, this article will deal with SLE or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Lupus sufferers may suffer from a red, butterfly shaped rash over the nose and cheeks, joint pain, fever, chest pain, swollen glands, tiredness, hair loss, sensitivity to light low blood count, and depression, and even to damage to the internal organs such as the liver and kidney. Patients can have Lupus “flares” or an aggravation of symptoms that may be triggered by sunlight, stress, medications, infection, and hormonal changes.
Chinese medicine, since it is older than modern medicine, views Lupus in a poetic manner. The paradigm of Chinese medicine views Lupus as a form of Liver or Kidney Yin Deficiency and/or Kidney Yang Deficiency syndrome, or Heat toxins in the blood. Due to the deficiency, heat is built up in the body, causing rashes, fever, chancre sores, and fatigue. Since younger women lose blood monthly, and blood is considered a yin substance, it affects young females more severely. The sensitivity to light is because the Liver Yin deficiency affects the eyes, and the hair loss is also considered due to the Liver Yin deficiency failing to nourish the blood. Rashes can also occur due to the fact that toxins in the blood cause heat in the body and the body wishes to expel them. Lastly the joint pain is due to the fact that Yin in the body does not lubricate the joints and causes pain.
Every one’s Lupus presents in a different way. Often these signs and symptoms are treated by a team of doctors, owing to the departmentalization of modern medicine. A person may see a primary treating physician, a rheumatologist, nephrologist, hematologist, dermatologist, neurologist, depending on what symptoms are presented. The departmentalization may cause a breakdown and “turf wars”, as well as problems when administering medications. Although Chinese Medicine is often not considered or recommended for Lupus sufferers by modern medicine practitioners, many patients in China and abroad receive great relief through Chinese medicine.
Many of the modern medications used in treating Lupus have adverse side effects. NSAID’s, taken for pain relief, can cause Stomach irritation and ulcers. COX-2 Inhibitors like Vioxx, can lead to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even with their new and improved warning label. Steriods like Prednisone can cause weight gain, a moon face, bruising, heartburn, depression, mood swings, diabetes, joint damage, osteoporosis, and other side effects. When doctors prescribe calcium supplements when you take steroids long term, they must be kidding. All the calcium supplements in the world will not stop osteoporosis unless there is a line of force through the skeleton to stimulate bone growth. Anti-malarial drugs like Plaquenil can cause stomach pain, birth defects, blurring of vision, muscle weakness, and damage the retina of the eye. Immunosuppressive drugs like Cytoxin, Rheumatrex, and Imuran cause low whitye and blood cell counts causing an induced weakness of the immunity system, that allows for other host diseases like fungi, shingles, and serious infections, as well as other opportunistic infections. Cancer and Liver damage can also result from taking immunosuppressant drugs.
Chinese herbal medications and acupuncture are excellent in reducing medications and preventing flares and many of the natural herbals are gentler and have less side effects than the modern medications used. There are also numerous substitutes for the medications listed above. Qigong and yoga practices can aid in stress reduction and help cool the body when proper exercises are chosen. Better diet can cause less flare ups, and in the Chinese medicine diagnosis, Lupus is considered a form of “Yin deficiency heat”, so that foods to produce the Yin fluids of the body are emphasized. Acupuncture can reduce pain and inflammation, as well as reduce stress, without having to resort to additional drugs.
Of course, proper eating, sleeping, healthy emotions, reducing stress, and exercise all play an important part in chronic disease like Lupus. I would strongly suggest all Lupus patients to find a good acupuncturist, herbalist and dietician/nutritionist to give them better quality of life.
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