Modern Western Medicine cannot explain how acupuncture works. Acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories and principals of Qi (Chi or energy) and Xue (blood) which travels through distinct meridians or pathways that cover the body somewhat like nerve and vessel networks. According to ancient theory, acupuncture allows Qi to flow to areas where itis deficient and away from areas where there is excess. In this way, acupuncture regulates and restores the harmonious energetic balance of the body. In Chinese there is a saying, "If there is no pain, there is free flow. If there is pain, there is no free flow - there is stagnation."
Herbal formulas are an important part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment. Herb formulas are used to support and enhance the treatment process and to accompany the acupuncture treatment by augmenting the treatment plan and complementing the treatment process. Ancient texts state that herbs influence the meridians and the organs. Chinese herbs are used in formulas versus the use of just one single herb. A combination of acupuncture and herbs are used to address different types of symptoms, such as: hunger avoidance, empty bladder, low back pain, irregular period, anxiety, stress, headaches Bell's Palsy, infertility and smoking addiction.
Monday, October 19, 2009
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- Dr. Gina Xiao Li Jiang
- Tel: (310) 989-8668 Addresses: 291 S. La Cienega Blvd, Suite 106, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, and 7901 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 207, West Hollywood, CA 90046, United States
- Gina Xiao Li Jiang is a licensed California Acupuncturist who is also a licensed physician qualified to practice medicine in China. She graduated from the most prestigious medical university in China - China Medical University. After serving her residency at the First Teaching Hospital of China Medical University, she became an internist in 1982. Upon finishing her education, Dr. Jiang served at the teaching hospital as an assistant professor and an internist with a subspecialty in cardiology since her fellowship in 1987. Dr. Jiang came to the U.S.A. in 1989 and 2 years later received her California State Acupuncture license. Since then, she has taught at a number of acupuncture schools in the Los Angeles area, as both an instructor and a clinic supervisor. She has 30 years of experience in the areas of acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Western medicine. Dr. Jiang has extensive experience integrating Eastern and Western medicines and has achieved a dramatically high success rate in alleviating many common illnesses.