Acupuncture and herbal medicine for Bells Palsy

 The patient

Patient's left side of his face went numb after taking antibiotics for an Urinary Tract Infection. He lost sense of taste, had constant discomfort behind the left side of the ear and neck, left eye lid and under eye area would twitch involuntarily. Left eye lid would not close fully and left eye developed dryness due to not able to close it at night. He lost control of the left side of the cheek, could not smile, pout and struggled to talk properly. 

The treatment

Patient received five sessions of acupuncture and two weeks supply of herbal medicine, gradually regained full functions on the left side of the face. Advice was given to support general health and prevent any further relapses. 

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Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment method during the early onset of Bells Palsy. A full recovery can often be achieved with good cooperation of diet and lifestyle change. The earlier patients start treatment, the better the outcome. Herbal medicine will be given if there is underlying condition that needs to be address to enhance treatment outcome. 

To enquire or book an appointment, please email ivyxxu@xuclinic.co.uk with your contact details. 

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for secondary infertility due to severe Endometriosis

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for secondary infertility due to severe Endometriosis 

Patient in her early 40s had been struggling to conceive naturally. The clinical diagnosis was severe Endometriosis and adhesion. Due to the location of the issue, surgery was not an option. 

Patient often experienced severe period pain, passing large blood clots, poor quality of sleep and weak digestion. Acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese herbal medicine were offered to the patient which over time eliminated her signs and symptoms. Patient conceived naturally after two years. 

Below are tongue pictures taken before and at the end of the treatments which demonstrated how treatments had improved her overall health. 

Tongue photos at the first session: scarlet red tongue body with deep teeth marks and swollen edges

Under tongue showed fully extended thick sublingual veins

Tongue pictures taken at the last session: healthy pink tongue body with good coating and even shape, 

Under tongue showed reduced sublingual veins

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for Tachycardia and Muscle twitching

Patient was admitted to A&E for fast heart rate, palpitation, twitching eyes and involuntary muscle movement in the body. 

After one session of acupuncture and one week of Chinese herbal medicine use, patient felt a marked improvement on twitching eyes. Muscle movement stopped and was able to sleep well. 

Lifestyle and dietary advice was also given to maintain treatment effect. 

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Acupuncture for Achilles pain

Acupuncture for Achilles pain 

Keen long distance runner presented with chronic Achilles pain. He pulled his Achilles when he was still a child and has had issue with it since. There is considerable discomfort during running. It feels tight first thing in the morning and after sitting in a fixed position for too long. Sitting cross legged, climbing stairs can cause pain too. He also experiences sporadic leg cramp in bed.

Pain level improved substantially after three sessions of regular acupuncture. After six sessions of treatments, patient was able to run with no discomfort at all. Mild discomfort still presented when crossing legs. Patient then completed a half Marathon with no issue after three further treatments and no longer experienced any pain in Achilles. 

To enquire or book an appointment, please email ivyxxu@xuclinic.co.uk with your contact details. 

Acupuncture and herbal medicine for secondary infertility

Acupuncture for secondary infertility 

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39 years old female patient had been trying to conceive naturally for a year for a second child before seeking help from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Fertility tests revealed low AMH level. Patient was also diagnosed with under-active thyroid. 

After nine month of regular acupuncture and taking herbal medicine to help regulate menstrual cycle and improve ovulation, patient fell pregnant naturally. 

It can take longer for patients to conceive the second child due to increased age, erratic eating pattern, demanding family and working life. Treatments are focused on nourishing the body, improving digestion and quality of sleep, stimulating ovulation and lengthening fertility window. 

To enquire or book an appointment, please email ivyxxu@xuclinic.co.uk with your contact number.

Extreme postpartum fatigue and pain under foot

 Presenting case

Patient experienced extreme fatigue, lower back pain, pain under the foot and overall body ache after giving birth to her second child. 

Treatment

Acupuncture sessions were given to help with the pain and general weakness. As patient was still breastfeeding, herbal medicine was suggested after weaning. 

Outcome

Patient felt much better in all areas after the third acupuncture session. Her energy had also improved. 

Pain under foot is a sign of weak Kidney energy from a Chinese medicine point of view. Child bearing and giving birth consume a lot of Kidney energy in women and in some will manifest in physical symptoms afterwards. Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment to support the body to recover postpartum and boost Kidney energy to eliminate associated pain and weakness. 

Acupuncture and herbal medicine for dry eyes

 

The patient

Mid aged women complained about chronic dry eyes. Her eyes felt gritty and were prone to infections. There was sensitivity to light and environment change as well. Patient had been using artificial tear drops and hot compress on eye lids frequently without noticeable relief.

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Treatment

Weekly acupuncture and herbal medicine was given alongside dietary advice. 

Outcome

Patient reported the dryness and grittiness in eyes were much improved after a month and spaced out acupuncture frequency for long term maintenance support. 

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