Auckland Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine – Dr. Win Clinic

Treatment of Neurological Disorders with Acupuncture
By: Acufinder Staff Writer

A neurological disorder refers to a problem with the nervous system, which is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates the body’s activities. Nerve pain can arise from trauma, inflammation, stroke, disease, infection, nerve degeneration, exposure to toxic chemicals, and nutrient deficiencies.

Nerve pain is usually a sharp shooting pain or a constant burning sensation. Typically occurring in the same location with each episode, it can often be traced along the nerve pathway. Sometimes weakness or impaired function in the affected area occurs and the skin may be either overly sensitive or numb.

Some common neurological disorders acupuncture treats include:

Peripheral Neuropathy – damage to the peripheral nervous system, which transmits information from the brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body. Neuropathy caused by diabetes often affects the feet.

Trigeminal Neuralgia – facial pain, sometimes called Tic Douloureux, affects the trigeminal nerve which is responsible for impulses of touch, pain, pressure and temperature sent to the brain from the face, jaw, and gums.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – also known as median nerve entrapment, it occurs when swelling or irritation of the nerve or tendons in the carpal tunnel results in pressure on the median nerve.

Headaches – Headaches that can be treated with acupuncture include migraines, tension headaches, headaches occurring around the menstrual cycle, sinus headaches and stress-related headaches.

Acupuncture and Oriental medicine have been found effective as a conjunctive therapy for neurological disorders and in treating pain and inflammation. Find an acupuncturist near you to learn more about how acupuncture and Oriental medicine can be integrated into your neurological health plan!

Read more about acupuncture and Oriental medicine for neurological disorders:

Acupuncture for Neurological Pain

Treating Peripheral Neuropathy with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Headaches

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Why I will recommend “Dr Win Huang”to you?

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In New Zealand there are thousand of Chinese medicine doctors, some of them are good and professional Chinese medicine doctors, but some of them are no good and unprofessional. It is difficult to patient to look for or choose a good and professional Chinese medicine doctor, because they do not know and understand the Chinese medicine’ system of education and practice in china \ new Zealand and in the world. I know that in china a good name Chinese medicine doctor must studied in Chinese medicine university for 5 years, and practiced in Chinese medicine hospital or in Chinese medicine department of western medicine hospital for several years. It is a fact to there is a Chinese medicine university and Chinese medicine hospital in every province of china, so a Chinese medicine doctor who come from china need get a certificate of Chinese medicine university and a certification of Chinese hospital, then the Chinese medicine doctor can practice in New Zealand in Chinese medicine clinic very well. It is a fact too to there are different departments of Chinese medicine university and of Chinese medicine hospital, so Chinese medicine students will mainly study different subjects and Chinese medicine doctors will practice in different Chinese medicine departments, it is that some of them mainly practice acupuncture, some of them mainly do Chinese medicine massage, some of them mainly take herbs medicine. If you would like look for acupuncturists to help you, you have choosed the acupuncturists who studied acupuncture in Chinese medicine university and practiced acupuncture in hospital. Why I will recommend “Dr Win Huang” to you , these reasons below are important.

1, Dr Win Huang got the doctoral degree in acupuncture in china. He had studied west medicine in HeZe west medicine college for three years from 1981 to 1984, then he had practiced neurology for five years in Zaozhuang hospital from 1984 to 1989. because he is interested in acupuncture, He went to Heilongjiang Traditional Chinese Medicine University to study acupuncture in 1989, he spend for six years studying, he got his Master degree and doctoral degree in acupuncture in 1992 and 1995.at present he is one of the highest degree in acupuncture area in New Zealand.

2, Dr Win Huang learned from famous acupuncture expert and professor. Dr Shen Tian Sun is a full professor and expert in acupuncture, he is a good name and famous doctor in the world, he still is working in hospital in china. Dr Win Huang had been learning from Dr Sun for six years from 1989 to 1995, Dr Win Huang learn about more acupuncture clinical experience from Dr Sun, which is important to Dr Win Huang’ clinical practice in hospital,.the six years’ studying from Dr Sun is a important factor, Dr Win Huang was a good name and famous Chinese medicine doctor in Shandong province hospital in china, when Dr Win Huang was very young about 37 years old, and was a professor in Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine University and Shandong Medical University.

3, Dr Win Huang has abundant acupuncture clinical experience. Firstly Dr Win Huang had learned from Dr Sun for six years, it is important six years for enriching his clinical experience. Secondly Dr Win Huang has been practicing acupuncture for twenty two years from 1989, and worked in the Acupuncture Department of Shandong Province Hospital as a expert and professor, and he has a professional acupuncture clinic in New Market Auckland New Zealand from 2003. in this twenty two years he has been healing lots of common and special problem with acupuncture, such as headache, dizziness( vertigo), stroke, occipital neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, dry eye, dry throat, facial palsy, noise in ear, lower jaw joint disorder, myasthenia gravis, swallowing problem, stiff neck, pain on neck, cervical spondylosis, back pain, fascilis, shoulder pain, bursitis, periarthritis of shoulder, pain on elbow,  carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness on hands, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) , pain on chest, intercostals neuralgia, sense of suppression in the chest, palpitation, nausea vomiting, stomachache, hiccup, abdominal distension, lower abdominal pain, painful menstruation, menopause, abnormal menstruation, impotence, premature ejaculation, strain low back, sprain sacroiliac joint, arthritis of sacroiliac joint, pain on hips, arthritis of hips, sacroiliac joint inflammation, sciatica, protrusion of the intervertebral disc, muscle strain, arthritis of knee joint, pain on knee, tendonitis of quadriceps, achilles tendonitis, pain on calcaneus, pain on ankle, sprain ankle, ligament sprain, sacroiliac sprain, diarrhoea, constipation, frequently pass water pee, urinate frequently, myophagism, paralysis, cerebral paralysis, paraplegia, facial muscle spasm, sinusitis, cough, asthma,, whelk, acne, chronic fatigue, low energy, depression, insomnia, low immunity, anxiety, loss weight, gout, morning sick, beautify, stress, high blood pressure, make good health, regulate body good condition etc. I am learning from him, I can feel his enrich clinical experience in treating above problem. I think that an acupuncturist who had studied in Chinese medicine uni for 6 yrs  and has been practicing in acupuncture for 22yrs have to be a acupuncture clinical abundant experience Chinese medicine doctor.

4, Dr Win Huang has both the knowledge of Chinese medicine and western medicine. He went to HeZE Medical College in 1981, then he had studied western medicine for three years, then he had worked in neurological department in ZaoZhuang hospital for 5 years. So he had spent his 9 years to practice western medicine, specially in neurology. He possess of the basical theory and clinical experience of western medicine, he also take full advantage of his western medicine knowledge to diagnose and treat his patients during acupuncture clinical practice. So he can know the result of acupuncture depending on the western medicine diagnosis, and he also suggests his patients to see western medical doctor, if the patient’s problem is treated by western medicine better than by acupuncture.

5, It is easy and convenience for patients to find and see Dr Win Huang. Dr Win Huang’s clinic name is Dr Win Clinic, where is in Newmarket, it is a economic and business centre of Auckland, patients can go to see Dr Win Huang by bus and train. The patients who live in southern Auckland, such as Papakura, Papatoetoe, Takanini, Otahuhu, can come to see Dr Win Huang by train from Papakura to Newmarket or by car from No1 highway, the patients who live in western Auckland—Waitakere, such as Glen Eden, Henderson, Massey, New Lynn, can come to see Dr Win Huang by train from Henderson to Newmarket or by car from No16 highway, the patients who live in Northern Shore of Auckland, such as Albany, Birkenhead, Brown Bay, Devonport, Glenfield, Northcote, Sunnynoook, Takapuna, can come to see Dr Win Huang by car from No1 highway, the patients live in eastern Auckland, such as Botany Downs, East Tamaki, Dannemora, Flat Bush, Manukau, Highland Park, Howick, Pakuranga, Mangere, can come to see Dr Win Huang by car from eastern highway, the patients live in Newmarket, Epsom, Mt Eden, Grafton, Parnell, Remuera, Greenlane, can come to see Dr Win Huang by foot, the patients live in Three Kings, Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Mt Albert, Lynfield, Grey Lynn, Kingsland, Mission Bay, Meadonbank, Avondale, Balmoral, City Centre of Auckland, Blockhouse Bay, Ellerslie, One Tree Hill, Onehunga, New Windsor, Waterview, Pt Chevallier, Mt Wellington, Penrose, Royal Oak, Ponsonby, St Johns, St Heliers, St Lukes, Newton,etc can come to see Dr Win Huang by car for just 5—10 minutes driving. See the Map about Auckland in www.drwin.co.nz to find the Shop 5, 13 Kent St Newmarket Auckland.

If you are looking for an acupuncturist to help your problem, please choose Dr Win Huang who got a doctoral degree in acupuncture and 22 years acupuncture clinical experience, he should give a good result.

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

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Neuralgia
Neuralgia is pain that follows the path of a nerve.
Causes
Causes of neuralgia include:
• Certain drugs
• Chemical irritation
• diabetes
• Infections,such as shingles.
• Pressure on nerves by nearby structures (for instance, tumors)
• Swelling and irritation (inflammation)
• Trauma (including surgery)
In many cases, the cause is unknown.
Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common form of neuralgia. A related but uncommon neuralgia affects the glossopharyngeal nerve, which provides feeling to the throat.
Neuralgia is most common in elderly people, but it may occur at any age.
Symptoms
• Impaired function of affected body part due to pain, or muscle weakness due to motor nerve damage
• Increased sensitivity of the skin or numbness of the affected skin area (feeling similar to a local anesthetic, such as a Novocaine shot)
• Pain along the path of a specific nerve
• Pain located anywhere, usually on or near the surface of the body
o In the same location for each episode
o Sharp, stabbing pain that comes and goes (intermittent) or constant, burning pain
Any touch or pressure is felt as pain. Movement may also be painful.
Exams and Tests
An exam may show:
• Abnormal sensation in the skin
• Loss of deep tendon reflexes
• Loss of muscle mass
• Lack of sweating (sweating is controlled by nerves)
• Tenderness along a nerve, often in the lower face and jaw and rarely in the temple and forehead
• Trigger points (areas where even a slight touch triggers pain)
A dental examination can rule out dental disorders that may cause facial pain (such as a tooth abscess). Other symptoms (such as redness or swelling) may help rule out conditions such as infections, bone fractures, or rheumatoid arthritis.
There are no specific tests for neuralgia, but the following tests may be done to find the cause of the pain:
• Blood tests to check blood sugar and kidney function
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Spinal tap (
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to reverse or control the cause of the nerve problem (if found), and provide pain relief. Treatment varies depending on the cause, location, and severity of the pain, and other factors. Even if the cause of the neuralgia is never identified, the condition may improve on its own or disappear with time.
The cause (if known) should be treated. This may include surgery to remove tumors or separate the nerve from blood vessels or other structures that press on it. This can be done for some cases of carpal tunnel syndrome and trigeminal neuralgia.
Strict control of blood sugar may speed recovery in people with diabetes who develop neuralgia.
Medications to control pain may include:
• Antidepressant medications (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, duloxitine)
• Antiseizure medications (carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine or phenytoin) for trigeminal neuralgia pain
• Mild over-the-counter analgesics (aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen)
• Narcotic analgesics (codeine) for short-term relief of severe pain (however, these do not always work well)
• Topical creams containing capsaicin
Other treatments may include:
• Local injections of pain-relieving (anesthetic) drugs
• Nerve blocks
• Surgical procedures (such as ablation using radiofrequency, heat, balloon compression, or injection of chemicals) to reduce feeling in the nerve.
Unfortunately, these procedures do not guarantee improvement and can cause loss of feeling or abnormal sensations.
When other treatment methods fail, doctors may try motor cortex stimulation (MCS). An electrode is placed over the sensory cortex of the brain and is hooked to a pulse generator under the skin.
Treating shingles with antiviral medication may reduce the likelihood of developing postherpetic neuralgia. Postherpetic neuralgia may also be treated with oral (taken by mouth) prednisone.
Physical therapy may be helpful for some types of neuralgia, especially postherpetic neuralgia.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Most neuralgias are not life-threatening and are not signs of other life-threatening disorders. However, pain can be severe. For severe pain, be sure to see a pain specialist so that you can explore all treatment options.
Most neuralgias will respond to treatment. Attacks of pain usually come and go. However, attacks may become more frequent in some patients as they get older.
Possible Complications
• Complications of surgery
• Disability caused by pain
• Side effects of medications used to control pain
• Unnecessary dental procedures before neuralgia is diagnosed
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Contact your health care provider if:
• You develop shingles
• You have symptoms of neuralgia, especially if over-the-counter pain medications do not relieve your pain
• You have severe pain (see a pain specialist)
Prevention
Treating related disorders such as diabetes and renal insufficiency may prevent some neuralgias. Strict control of blood sugar may prevent nerve damage in people with diabetes. In the case of shingles, there is some evidence that antiviral drugs can prevent neuralgia.
If you have this problem, but still have a good result after mane treatments, you can try acupuncture, maybe it can help you.

Tips for Finding an Acupuncturist
When seeking out a professional acupuncturist, it is important to ensure that the acupuncturist is licensed and certified. Sterilising procedures should be used and more often than not, your acupuncturist will likely use disposable needles. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of needles, an acupuncturist may provide alternatives such as herbal methods, magnetic needles and ear cups. These are thought to provide similar results although are not considered as effective as acupuncture that utilises needles.
Whatever path you take to treating your pain and tendinitis, you can be relieved to know that you have many options, particularly alternative ones such as acupuncture. Hopefully, you will find a qualified acupuncturist who can listen to your concerns about knee pain and begin a treatment plan that provides effective relief.
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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Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects an estimated 12 million people worldwide. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the incidence may be somewhat higher in females and most patients with severe cases are diagnosed during middle age. Older patients tend to face more severe symptoms than younger adults and children.

Symptoms
1. The common symptoms associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS) include a strong urge to move your legs when sitting or lying down and strange leg sensations described as creeping, crawling or tugging. Involuntary leg movements and jerking often occur. People with restless legs syndrome often can achieve temporary relief from these feelings only when moving their legs or walking.
Causes
2. According to the Mayo Clinic, restless legs syndrome may be caused by several factors. Heredity is thought to be responsible for one-third of the cases, as many members of the same family are often affected. Other possible causes include pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal changes. Iron deficiency has been observed in many patients with the condition and there is a possible link between restless legs syndrome and kidney failure. Stress is a factor in both the development of the condition and the exacerbation of symptoms.
Acupuncture
3. Originating in China, acupuncture has been used to treat medical conditions and physical ailments for thousands of years. The principal theory states that acupuncture can release trapped energy within the body–energy that is responsible for creating disease–by inserting needles along the meridian points to balance vital energy. Sessions generally last between 20 and 30 minutes. Depending on the ailment being treated, you may need anywhere from six to 12 sessions.
Acupuncture for RLS
4. Acupuncture is especially successful in treating stress-related disorders. By releasing tension and unblocking stagnant energy, acupuncture induces relaxation and an overall feeling of calm. Traditional Chinese medicine claims that RLS is caused by an energy blockage in the lower legs. By moving the legs, the stagnant energy becomes temporarily unblocked, calming symptoms. Acupuncturists claim they can relieve RLS symptoms by releasing the stagnant energy trapped along the lower leg meridian.
Considerations
5. More research needs to be conducted to determine the effects of acupuncture on restless legs syndrome. There is no known cure for RLS. If you suffer from this condition, you should focus on improving your overall health and eliminating stress from your life. Acupuncture may be a useful tool for reducing stress and promoting relaxation and wellness.

Tips for Finding an Acupuncturist

When seeking out a professional acupuncturist, it is important to ensure that the acupuncturist is licensed and certified. Sterilising procedures should be used and more often than not, your acupuncturist will likely use disposable needles. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of needles, an acupuncturist may provide alternatives such as herbal methods, magnetic needles and ear cups. These are thought to provide similar results although are not considered as effective as acupuncture that utilises needles.
Whatever path you take to treating your pain and tendinitis, you can be relieved to know that you have many options, particularly alternative ones such as acupuncture. Hopefully, you will find a qualified acupuncturist who can listen to your concerns about knee pain and begin a treatment plan that provides effective relief.

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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5 Steps to a Healthy Heart with Acupuncture

Newsletter JulyFebruary is the American Heart Association’s Heart Health Awareness Month, emphasizing the dangers of heart disease and the importance of heart health.

Heart disease includes conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary heart disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Despite dramatic medical advances over the past fifty years, heart disease remains a leading cause of death globally and the number one cause of death in the United States.

By integrating acupuncture and Oriental medicine into your heart healthy lifestyle, you can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease.

Taking small steps to improve your health can reduce your risk for heart disease by as much as eighty percent. Steps to prevention include managing high blood pressure, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress and improved sleep – all of which can be helped with acupuncture.

1. Manage High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure makes the heart work harder, increasing its oxygen demands and contributing to angina. This excessive pressure can lead to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), as well as damage to blood vessels in the kidneys and brain. It increases the risk of heart attacks, stroke and kidney disease.

Acupuncture has been found to be particularly helpful in lowering blood pressure. By applying acupuncture needles at specific sites along the wrist, inside the forearm or in the leg, researchers at the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, were able to stimulate the release of opioids, which decreases the heart’s activity and thus its need for oxygen. This, in turn, lowers blood pressure.

2. Quit Smoking
Most people associate cigarette smoking with breathing problems and lung cancer. But did you know that smoking is also a major cause of coronary artery disease? In fact, about twenty percent of all deaths from heart disease are directly related to cigarette smoking.

Acupuncture has shown to be an effective treatment for smoking. Acupuncture treatments for smoking cessation focus on jitters, cravings, irritability, and restlessness; symptoms that people commonly complain about when they quit. It also aids in relaxation and detoxification.

3. Maintain a Healthy Weight
Obesity is associated with diabetes, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease, all of which increase the risk of developing heart disease, but studies have shown that excess body weight itself (and not just the associated medical conditions) can also lead to heart failure. Even if you are entirely healthy otherwise, being overweight still places you at a greater risk of developing heart failure.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine are an excellent adjunctive tool when it comes to losing weight. They can help to energize the body, maximize the absorption of nutrients, regulate elimination, control overeating, suppress the appetite, and reduce anxiety.

4. Reduce Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. But if left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart beats. Medical researchers aren’t sure exactly how stress increases the risk of heart disease. Stress itself might be a risk factor, or it could be that high levels of stress make other risk factors worse. For example, if you are under stress, your blood pressure goes up, you may overeat, you may exercise less, and you may be more likely to smoke.

Numerous studies have demonstrated the substantial benefits of acupuncture in the treatment of stress, anxiety and mental health. In addition to acupuncture, Oriental medicine offers a whole gamut of tools and techniques that can be integrated into your life to keep stress in check. These tools include Tui Na, Qi Gong exercises, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, meditations and acupressure that you can administer at home.

5. Improve Sleep
Poor sleep has been linked with high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, heart failure, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers have shown that getting at least eight hours of sleep is needed for good heart health and getting less than eight hours of sleep can put you at a greater risk for developing heart disease.

Acupuncture has shown great success treating a wide array of sleep problems without any of the side effects of prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids. The acupuncture treatments for problems sleeping focus on the root disharmony within the body that is causing the insomnia. Therefore, those who use acupuncture for insomnia achieve not only better sleep, but also an overall improvement of physical and mental health.

Visit your acupuncturist during Heart Health Awareness Month to see how acupuncture and Oriental medicine can assist you with your heart health and help you to live a long, healthy life.

Tips for Finding an Acupuncturist

When seeking out a professional acupuncturist, it is important to ensure that the acupuncturist is licensed and certified. Sterilising procedures should be used and more often than not, your acupuncturist will likely use disposable needles. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of needles, an acupuncturist may provide alternatives such as herbal methods, magnetic needles and ear cups. These are thought to provide similar results although are not considered as effective as acupuncture that utilises needles.
Whatever path you take to treating your problem, you can be relieved to know that you have many options, particularly alternative ones such as acupuncture. Hopefully, you will find a qualified acupuncturist who can listen to your concerns about the problem and begin a treatment plan that provides effective relief.

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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