Dr Hank

09/10/2024

my interview from SBS Cantonese 廣東話節目

04/10/2024

𝗔𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, is widely known for promoting self-healing by stimulating specific points on the body. One of the lesser-known applications of acupuncture is its potential to improve brain function in young children suffering from brain injuries, particularly through a specialised approach known as scalp acupuncture.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
The focus of scalp acupuncture is to stimulate acupuncture points that are closely related to brain activity. Key points include Baihui, Sishencong, and areas responsible for motor, balance, and sensory functions. By stimulating these points, the treatment aims to enhance blood circulation, increase oxygen supply to the brain, and support the recovery of damaged neurons.

Additionally, acupuncture has been shown to regulate neural transmission, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms such as motor difficulties and speech impairments caused by brain injuries.

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀
In clinical practice, acupuncture treatments for children with brain injuries usually consist of sessions lasting 20 to 30 minutes, conducted 1 to 2 times per week. The total duration of the treatment depends on the child’s progress and recovery. Acupuncture can be combined with physical and speech therapy to further enhance daily functional abilities, making it a valuable complementary therapy for children undergoing rehabilitation.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆
Several studies have demonstrated the potential benefits of acupuncture in treating brain injuries in children:
* Dr. Liu Zhihong’s 2013 study: Acupuncture on the "Qingnao" point showed significant improvement in foot deformities and cognitive development in children with cerebral palsy.[oai_citation:3,Clinical and Experimental Study on Acupuncture for Children with Cerebral Palsy | SpringerLink](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-96221-0_21).
* Dr. Qian Xinguang’s 2018 research: Acupuncture was found to promote neurological recovery in premature infants with brain injuries. [oai_citation:2,Clinical and Experimental Study on Acupuncture for Children with Cerebral Palsy | SpringerLink](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-96221-0_21).
* Dr. Adam White’s 2024 multi-institutional study: This research revealed that 46% of acute brain injury patients who received acupuncture regained consciousness, compared to only 22.4% of those who did not. [oai_citation:1,Acupuncture Shows Results in Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery](https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/2291-acupuncture-shows-results-in-traumatic-brain-injury-recovery).

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆
These studies suggest that acupuncture holds great potential as an adjunctive therapy for aiding recovery from brain injuries in young children, particularly in improving motor function and neurological recovery.

12/08/2024

How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Uses Basal Body Temperature (BBT) to Treat Infertility
In today’s society, more couples are facing the challenge of infertility, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique solution: treatment based on basal body temperature (BBT). But what exactly is BBT? How does it function during the menstrual cycle? And how does TCM utilize this information to help regulate the body and improve fertility? Let’s explore these questions.

What is Basal Body Temperature (BBT)?

BBT is the body’s temperature at rest, measured in the morning before any activity. For women, BBT is a crucial indicator of reproductive health during the menstrual cycle. In a typical 28-day cycle, BBT remains low before ovulation and rises slightly afterward due to an increase in progesterone. If the temperature remains elevated for more than 14 days without dropping, it usually indicates pregnancy. In TCM, BBT fluctuations not only reflect hormonal changes but also reveal the body's Yin-Yang balance.

How TCM Interprets and Utilizes BBT

In TCM theory, the balance of Yin and Yang is the foundation of health. The low-temperature phase before ovulation corresponds to the body’s “Yin,” while the higher temperature phase after ovulation represents the strengthening of “Yang.” If the BBT chart shows abnormalities, such as an extended low-temperature phase, unstable high-temperature phase, or failure to reach a peak, it may indicate an imbalance in Yin and Yang, affecting fertility. TCM practitioners assess the patient's overall health through detailed BBT records and then formulate personalized treatment plans.

Combined Treatment with Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture

To address BBT abnormalities, TCM practitioners may employ a combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture. For patients with Yang deficiency, warming herbs such as Fuzi or Guizhi may be used to raise BBT. For Yin deficiency, herbs like Maimendong or Shu Dihuang may be prescribed to stabilize the temperature. Acupuncture is utilized to regulate Qi and Blood flow, enhance circulation, and adjust endocrine function, thereby improving the regularity of BBT patterns and increasing the likelihood of ovulation.

Supporting Literature

Multiple studies have confirmed the effectiveness of TCM in treating infertility through BBT regulation. A study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine reported that the combination of BBT monitoring with herbal and acupuncture treatments had an effectiveness rate of over 65% in treating infertility. Another study published in the Chinese Acupuncture Journal indicated that acupuncture significantly improved the regularity of BBT patterns, thereby increasing the success rate of natural conception.

Conclusion

TCM offers a gentle and effective method for treating infertility by monitoring and regulating basal body temperature. This approach not only addresses surface symptoms but also focuses on restoring the internal Yin-Yang balance, helping patients regain natural fertility. Whether you are seeking a natural remedy or have tried other treatments without success, TCM’s BBT-based therapy is worth considering. Let’s embark on this journey toward health and new life together!

References:
Journal of Chinese Acupuncture:

Title: "Clinical Observation on the Impact of Acupuncture on Basal Body Temperature in Infertility Patients"
Abstract: This study explores the effects of acupuncture on the basal body temperature of infertility patients, showing significant improvement in BBT regularity and increased pregnancy rates.
Publication Year: 2017
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine:

Title: "Clinical Study on the Combined Treatment of Infertility with Basal Body Temperature Monitoring, Herbal Medicine, and Acupuncture"
Abstract: This research analyzed the effectiveness of combining BBT monitoring with herbal and acupuncture treatments, reporting an effectiveness rate of over 65% in treating infertility.
Publication Year: 2019
World Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine:

Title: "Study on the Impact of TCM Basal Body Temperature Therapy on Ovulation Function in Infertility Patients"
Abstract: The study indicates that TCM BBT therapy can effectively regulate ovulation function and improve natural conception rates.
Publication Year: 2020

29/02/2024

Interesting research on acupuncture to reduce stroke in some patients:

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/2/e075218?fbclid=IwAR1zLQasIFzCsEtzbfrDurSIQVQplN7mvD_EEZcNs-qQaqn7UpMV0Tu9L4E_aem_ATzoisAiV-swkpM5SkD-z6WuCRrZ1WvPxk2e7PztKUx0OJQOqOo_lWgfo6BP6XfHB4k

Objective To demonstrate that acupuncture is beneficial for decreasing the risk of ischaemic stroke in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Design A propensity score-matched cohort study. Setting A nationwide population-based study. Participants Patients with RA diagnosed between 1 January 1997....

29/02/2024

lets go and donate the blood!

21/01/2024

in January 2022 the most recent, research on acupuncture and Chinese medicine for treating seizures has shown promising results,
Recent research has suggested that acupuncture may have antiepileptic effects by modulating neurotransmitters, such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate, and influencing neural networks. Some studies propose that acupuncture may enhance GABAergic inhibitory transmission, which could contribute to seizure control.
Chinese herbal medicine, another component of traditional Chinese medicine, has also been investigated for its potential antiepileptic properties. Certain herbal formulations have been studied for their effects on reducing seizure frequency and improving overall neurological function. The combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine in a holistic approach is often employed in clinical settings.

針灸作為中醫傳統療法，近年來在癲癇治療方面的研究呈現了一些令人鼓舞的結果。需要注意的是，醫學研究領域變化迅速，我在2022年1月的知識截至日期之後可能出現了新的研究成果。

針灸是一種將細針插入身體特定穴位以刺激能量流動（氣）的中醫傳統療法。儘管我們尚未完全了解針灸對神經系統的確切作用機制，但一些研究已經開始探討其在管理癲癇，尤其是癲癇症狀中的潛在效果。

最近的研究表明，針灸可能通過調節神經傳遞物質，如γ-氨基丁酸（GABA）和谷氨酸，以及影響神經網絡，發揮抗癲癇作用。一些研究提出，針灸可能通過增強GABA能抑制傳遞來實現對癲癇的控制。

中醫草藥治療，作為中醫傳統醫學的一部分，也已被研究其對降低癲癇發作頻率和改善神經功能的影響。在臨床實踐中，常常將針灸和草藥治療結合起來，形成一種綜合的治療方案。

在將針灸或中醫治療納入癲癇管理之前，建議患者諮詢他們的醫療提供者。融合傳統和現代醫學方法的整合性照護可能提供一種全面的癲癇控制策略，但需要進一步的研究來驗證和完善這些治療模式。隨著領域的不斷發展，持續進行的研究將提供更加細緻的針灸和中醫治療在癲癇管理中的角色理解。

15/01/2024

在過去許多針灸治療頭痛的醫療文獻裡 ,針灸已被證明出在緩解疼痛和減少發作頻率上有明顯的改善。
根據在傳統中醫理論，頭痛主要原因為長時間的姿勢不良與肝氣郁結為主, 有時也會因為外傷造成的血瘀或是痰瘀 。針灸旨在通過針對與緩解頭痛有關的特定穴位來恢復平衡, 緩解疼痛 預防疼痛
在一些西醫對中醫的研究，針灸可能觸發內啡肽的釋放，這是身體的天然止痛物質，從而緩解頭痛症狀。
研究表明，針灸在治療各種類型的頭痛，包括緊張性頭痛和偏頭痛方面具有明顯的療效。針灸還具有一定的減輕炎症的效果, 這都有助於緩解頭痛。
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In many medical literature reviews on acupuncture for treating headaches, acupuncture has been proven to bring significant improvements in relieving pain and reducing the frequency of occurrences. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, headaches are primarily caused by prolonged poor posture and stagnation of liver Qi. At times, they may also result from blood stasis or phlegm stagnation. Acupuncture aims to restore balance by targeting specific acupuncture points to relieving headaches, alleviating pain, and preventing its recurrence.
In some Western medicine studies on Acupuncture, it believed that Acupuncture may also release endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers, it help reduce pain. Research indicates that acupuncture has notable efficacy in treating various types of headaches, including tension headaches and migraines. Additionally, acupuncture has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, contributing to the relief of headaches.

01/06/2021

一直很不想在朋友圈發病案， 但很多時候 很多病人真的都不知道我們傳統中醫 針灸其實可以治療很多西醫搞不定的東西！ 我們中醫還有很多推廣的空間！ 圖文為一個三叉神經痛的病患， 疼痛4星期， 連嗎啡類， 類固醇都上了， 每天還是痛的以淚洗面， 吃了過量的止痛藥， 連造成生活都影響到了， 不能開車 不能正常生活！ 目前治療第6天 ， 雖然還是疼痛， 但已經可以不用類固醇和嗎啡止痛劑了！ 可以正常開車, 睡覺了！ 希望中醫可以多推廣！ 幫助更多需要的病人！ 給病人多一種選擇！

Lot of patient have no idea that Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help so many different range of condition that western medicine can’t help
The case below is a patient with Trigeminal nueralgia for 4 weeks without any improvement with lot of painkillers and steroids!
3rd treatment with acupuncture and moxa help significantly with her pain

22/05/2021

this is one of the explanations of how acupuncture work in scientific research

30/01/2021

21/01/2020

嚇到了！ 趕緊去睡覺了💤

一項新的研究發現，每晚至少睡7個小時可以降低心臟病發作或中風的風險。一項對老鼠進行的研究表明，沒有足夠睡眠的老鼠更容易發生動脈粥樣硬化，這是一種斑塊積聚在動脈內壁上的疾病，造成血管阻塞的疾病，也是最常.....

26/11/2019

快看看自己的耳朵吧

中醫通常以腎主耳，但很多“心”的問題是由於“心腎不交”所致，因此耳部的不適往往反應出心臟的問題，例如耳鳴、聽力減退或耳聾等內耳症狀，常常是動脈硬化、冠心病、短暫性腦缺血的表現之一。此外透過耳垂的觀察，也可早期發現問題，預防心肌梗塞、心臟病的發生。

多數人的耳垂都很平滑，但有研究發現，如果耳垂出現斜切、對角線摺痕（Frank’s sign），俗稱「心律不齊溝」或「冠心溝」，代表心臟方面的健康可能有問題。2012年洛杉磯西達賽奈醫學中心的研究指出，耳垂有對角線摺痕的人，更容易出現心臟病的徵兆。另一項刊登於《美國法醫學與病理學雜誌》的研究則指出，在40歲以下的人有「冠心溝」者，高達80％都有心臟病，其原因可能是由於冠心病患者血液黏稠度增大導致耳垂組織缺血、收縮，因而耳垂出現耳摺痕。「冠心溝」橫紋越深越凹陷，就代表心臟缺血狀況越是嚴重，應謹慎注意，以避免憾事發生。

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