The very best recommendation of who to go to for treatment will likely come from another health practitioner, a friend or a family member. Other things to consider when choosing your practitioner are;

• Is the practitioner a member of a professional body such as NZASA? (this informs you that the practitioner has met the education requirements of the organisation and is bound by their Rules and Code of Ethics.)
• Was the practitioner happy to engage with you when you enquired about making an appointment?
• Did the practitioner readily explain the cost of treatment and the different options available for payment? (the cost of any herbal prescription is usually in addition to  the consultation fee)

Once you have attended your first consultation;

• Was it easy to establish good rapport with the practitioner?
• Did you feel that the practitioner clearly explained the diagnosis and treatment of your condition?
• Was the practitioner considerate toward you during the treatment – did they listen to feedback and adjust their technique if it was too uncomfortable for you?
• Were the surroundings clean and comfortable? Were you warm enough?

In order to improve your health and wellbeing, you and your practitioner need to work as a partnership.  Chinese medicine does not simply treat symptoms, but addresses all aspects of a person’s life, and you may well be asked to consider diet and lifestyle changes to address the imbalances that the practitioner observes. Whilst the practitioner can choose the appropriate acupuncture points and prescribe the best herbal formula for you to take, it is up to you to make the changes in your life that will help greatly on your path to good health. Working together will ensure the best possible outcome.

i have done acupuncture for 21 yrs, i got doctoral degree in acupuncture in Chinese university in 1995,and i had acupuncture work experience of big hospital in China,i am a mumber of NZASA( newzealand acupuncture standards authority inc),i am a ACC provider,and i have the chinese medicine clinic in Newmarket Auckland NZ from 2003,so if you would like choose a acupuncturist to fix your problem,please come to my clnic ,you will have a excellent choice.

If you would like to make an appointment please call us on (09) 5296185, or if you require more information you may e-mail us at hwenchuan@sina.com

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Mr Hu had kidney for one month,severy pain on right low back,went to auckland hospital two times,because of bad low back pain.he went to hospital in first time in month ago,because of low back pain ,found a 7mm and 3mm stone in kidney after examination of CT scan,just suggested him to drink more water and more movement,might take painkiller if he could not stand for severe pain on low back.after that he stay at home ,and had a intermittent pain on low back.but have a bad severe pain on low back for one week ,he went to hospital 6 days ago,this big stone still stay in kidney and doctor found also a small 3mm\2mm stone in right kidney.there is uninterrupted severe pain on low back ,so no sleeping at night.his friend introduced him to see me to try acupuncture and herbs

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mr zhang 68 yrs old， get drop right mouth and eye for three days.right facial muscle can not move,can not close right eye. see the photo in 21/10/10

the photo is taked in no smile

the photo is taked in smile

the photo is taked in acupuncture.

i will do acupuncture for the patient about two or three weeks,then i will tell the result of treatment,put the photo of patient here.

i have done acupuncture for 21 yrs, i got doctoral degree in acupuncture in Chinese university in 1995,and i had acupuncture work experience of big hospital in China,and i have the chinese medicine clinic in Newmarket Auckland NZ from 2003,so if you would like choose a acupuncturist to fix your problem,please come to my clnic ,you will have a excellent choice.

If you would like to make an appointment please call us on (09) 5296185, or if you require more information you may e-mail us at hwenchuan@sina.com

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Early signs of shingles include burning or shooting pain and tingling or itching, usually on one side of the body or face. The pain can be mild to severe. Blisters then form and last from one to 14 days. If shingles appears on your face, it may affect your vision or hearing. The pain of shingles may last for weeks, months or even years after the blisters have healed.

There is no cure for shingles. Early treatment with medicines that fight the virus may help. These medicines may also help prevent lingering pain. A vaccine may prevent shingles or lessen its effects. The vaccine is for people 60 or over.

Postherpetic neuralgia

Postherpetic neuralgia is pain in the area where a shingles infection once occurred. The pain may last for months or years.

Causes
Postherpetic neuralgia occurs when the nerves have been damaged after an outbreak of shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.

Postherpetic neuralgia is more likely to occur in people over age 60.

Symptoms
The main symptom is pain in the area where shingles once occurred. The pain can range from mild to very severe. It lasts for months, sometimes years, after the original shingles infection.

Treatment
Anticonvulsant drugs, usually used for seizures, may help with the pain of damaged nerves. Gabapentin and pregabalin are the ones most commonly used to treat postherpetic neuralgia.

Skin patches with lidocaine (a numbing medicine) may also be prescribed to relieve some of the pain for a period of time.

Pain medications are often needed. Sometimes acetaminophen or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen are enough. Many patients will need stronger, prescription drugs such as codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone.

Drugs used to treat depression (antidepressants) may also help reduce pain, as well as help with sleep.

Electrical nerve stimulators may be used for severe, long-term cases of postherpetic neuralgia.

Consultation with a pain specialist may be necessary in some cases.

i treated by acupuncture and cupping a patient who had shingles for three months,blinsters on back and chest(right side) disappeared in two weeks ,then the pain on right back and chest still is severe,taking painkiller,no useful,can not sleeping at night, because of the Postherpetic neuralgia .

i use acupuncture and cupping,after three treatments,he feels very well,pain relief lots,sleeping is good,need not painkiller before going to bed.see the photo druing cupping.

see the photo bleeding in cup after cupping.

see the photo about the patient skin after shingles.

i have done acupuncture for 21 yrs, i got doctoral degree in acupuncture in Chinese university in 1995,and i had acupuncture work experience of big hospital in China,and i have the chinese medicine clinic in Newmarket Auckland NZ from 2003,so if you would like choose a acupuncturist to fix your problem,please come to my clnic ,you will have a excellent choice.

If you would like to make an appointment please call us on (09) 5296185, or if you require more information you may e-mail us at hwenchuan@sina.com

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