Bright Shen Acupuncture

01/31/2026

These simple recommendations can add up to significant health benefits and boost the immune system to stay healthy during the winter season.

01/15/2026

In December, my almost 84-year-old mother had a mini stroke. We are counting our blessings that she can walk again, and she has been recovering day by day.
While I couldn't give her acupuncture treatment in the hospital due to liability reasons, I utilized gentle pressure massage on the affected area of her scalp. The affected area was very tender. As soon as she was home, we started acupuncture treatments for her recovery.
By the end of her first treatment, she told me that her left hand had warmed up, which meant that the acupuncture in her scalp was increasing cerebral blood flow to the damaged areas of the brain.
The following treatments helped improve motor function and mobility in her left arm.
She is continuing to improve during the recovery window, which is six weeks post-stroke.
Here are some evidence-based benefits in stroke recovery:
-Motor Function and Mobility: Studies have found that acupuncture can help improve muscle strength, reduce spasticity (muscle stiffness), and enhance balance and walking ability.
-Speech and Swallowing: It may be beneficial in treating aphasia (difficulty with speech and language) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
-Pain Management: Acupuncture is an established method for pain management and can alleviate post-stroke shoulder or joint pain.
-Cognitive and Emotional Well-being
Reference: Dr. Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture

12/11/2025

Acupuncture offers valuable support throughout the IVF process by enhancing both physiological and energetic aspects of reproductive function.
When timed appropriately – beginning one to three months before the IVF cycle and continuing through embryo transfer – acupuncture may improve hormonal regulation, ovarian response, endometrial receptivity, and overall pregnancy outcomes.

11/14/2025

Sipping on immune-boosting tea while mom enjoys her treatment- wellness for the whole family.

11/09/2025

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10/08/2025

09/24/2025

Pulse taking is the main diagnostic tool in Chinese medicine. An acupuncturist looks at the tongue and palpates the pulse before coming up with a tailored treatment plan.
How do they check my pulse? It is a question that comes up during a consultation often times. An acupuncturist uses three fingers on each wrist and palpates the amplitude, shape and jump of the patient's radial pulse, reading multiple layers of information
A skilled acupuncturist can diagnose and tell if one's body is deficient in blood, if the arteries are hardened or if hyperlipidemia is present, why someone is fatigued, the source of anxiety or insomnia, the state of organ function, if there is inflammation or infection in specific organs and parts of the body , cold conditions.
The pulse can reveal a positive pregnancy as early as 6 days after conception, and so much more....
Most amazing thing is that this technique is ancient, it has been around for thousands of years, before any imaging or blood tests were discovered.
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More importantly if you think you could feel better, be healthier, call us to schedule your first one on one Chinese medicine consultation.
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09/06/2025

Septemberfest - Bloomingdale
Thank you for everyone who stoped by our booth today 🥰
We are so fortunate and grateful to have met so many people from the community that showed interest in our services.

08/28/2025

How often should you have acupuncture treatments? ⏰ The frequency of acupuncture sessions varies based on individual needs. Find out factors to consider, such as your health condition and treatment goals, to determine the ideal treatments.

07/30/2025

Moxa can help ease period pain, prepare the womb for embryo implantation, aid to digestive function, restore vitality, and more. Moxa is a favorite and popular modality applied along acupuncture treatments at Bright Shen Acupuncture clinic. # mugwort # Moxa better

07/15/2025

Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy have been shown :
- to increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
- Balance reproductive hormones
-Reduce stress-related fertility issues
- Herbal medicine is customized for each case to support reproductive function and overall health