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"On Call" Chinese Medicine - Video Consultations

I am calling this program “On Call Chinese Medicine” because I want everyone to uptake this information and remember it. If you get sick, you schedule this on my online scheduler, it’s a 30 minute service, the cost is $40. I cannot bill insurance for it but it saves you a trip to the office and I can get a look at your tongue and your skin color which helps me understand the condition. There is a HIPPA compliant platform called Doxy.me and my specific link is https://doxy.me/nancybrem which I will send you in an email if you schedule this service. All you have to do is click that link and wait in a virtual waiting room until I click on your name and then, there we are, face to face discussing your concerns. This consultation platform will be available from now on, whether your concern is related to a suspected Covid 19 infection, other seasonal illness or something totally unrelated to pathogens. Basically, if you’re social distancing or you just don’t want to come in to the office but you need support, I am available and I can ship medicines directly to your home, make recommendations for home therapies, teach qi gong, or just be there for you if you have concerns that you need to talk about.


Qigong Breathing

Lung Set

Cosmetic Acupuncture

March 15, 2019

This technique developed from research and clinical experience. The needling techniques are based on classical longevity acupuncture.

Expected results include:

eliminate fine lines

improved complexion

improved elasticity via collagen and elastin matrix

leveling of deep lines

jowls can be minimized (waddle won't go away but can be prevented in early stages and improved in later stages)

improved acne, rosacea, and broken capillaries

skin gets softer and more vibrant

cheeks get smoother

more consistent skin tone,reduced redness

age spots fade

reduced puffiness

Face protocol also treats

Bell's Palsy

post stroke facial paralysis

facial pain, TMJ pain

Other positive benefits of Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture:

Because we are balancing the body in order to alter the internal causes of aging, patients also report hot flashes and night sweats go away, eyes look bright, mild depression can be eliminated, mild anxiety goes away, digestion improves, energy increases, sometimes insomnia is resolved, and stress tension is reduced.

How does it work?

Needles cause micro-traumas in the skin stimulating the immune system to to send fibroblasts to the sites. This causes collagen and elastin stores to increase. The dispersal of collagen is also balanced which is why the effect is all over, not just at the site of the needles. From the Chinese medicine point of view much more is going on, the flow of qi and blood is increased, slowing down the aging process everywhere in the body at once. That is why there are systemic improvements.

Microcurrent Electro Acupuncture Pain Treatment

March 1st, 2019 

What is microccurent?​​

Microcurrent is a general term for electrical pulses emitted from a machine used to have an effect on human tissue. There are many variations on the microcurrent unit rangi​ng from very simple machines that have only one frequency to machines th​at can have frequencies that range from 0.1 hz to 10,0000 hz. The current is measured in millionths of an amp, as opposed to electrical stimulation which is measured in thousands of an amp and has a totally different effect on the body. There is​ growing evidence that microcurrent is superior to electrical stimulation because it can target specific tissues in the body, have specific effects on the tissues, and it does not block ATP production. A great deal of scientific research has and currently is going on to identify casino games and master the specific frequencies that have measurable  and reproducible effects.

Microcurrent facial rejuvenation is a very popular natural facial toning and lifting procedure and this is where much of the attention to microcurrent goes. However, I can attest that the use of microcurrent to augment acupuncture has been phenomenal in my clinic. Patients are able to walk out the door with a fraction of the pain that they came in with and the effect seems to be that the microcurrent extends the benefit of the acupuncture treatment so that there is more progress made between treatments when they are used together.

Microcurrent is a subtle, sub-sensory therapy that has dramatic effects. A 10 second application of microcurrent can change the shape of a muscle as in the facial rejuvenation procedure. It is literally possible to say that the face can be sculpted back into form. A variety of techniques can be applied to the body to remove blockages similar to the way that acupuncture does. The machine we use at North Scottsdale Acupuncture has the ability to administer a sequence of frequencies that can have healing affects on internal organs as well.

How does it work?

The therapy is really focused on the frequencies used to treat specific areas of the body. The techniques used are the key to a successful outcome. As an acupuncturist I am able to tap into the complex network of acupuncture channels to add microcurrent energy to the body’s own energy which may be depleted or blocked. It is also possible to use the network to release trigger points, to reset the polarity of a nerve pathway and to balance neuro-endocrine centers. This means that the use of microcurrent is not limited to physical pain resolution but also deeper emotional pain can be treated as well. Many practitioners are now becoming aware that negative emotions can become energy blockages in a similar way to that of injury and chronic pain. Pain is pain when it comes down to it and this gentle method of healing can provide profound relief.

Call 480-389-9030 or email info@NorthScottsdaleAcupuncture.com to find out how microcurrent therapy and acupuncture can help you.

Fasting

January 15, 2018

Fasting

Much talk on subject of fasting has been circulating on the internet so I decided to try a long fast. According to the literature on the subject, a person can go weeks and even months without food and can enjoy some astonishing health benefits as a result. There has been a fair amount of research on the subject and participants have been able to lower blood pressure and reverse cardiovascular disease, reverse diabetes, clear up asthma and chronic pulmonary conditions, loose tremendous amounts of weight and in some cases even shrink cancerous tumors.

Water only fasting for any longer than three days should be done under supervision of a qualified practitioner. I decided to try it, after having done many short fasts over the years. It was a very fascinating experience in which I learned a great deal about the process and the way the body cleanses and clears accumulations in the body. After eight days I decided I needed to be at full strength to do my job but I am glad that I had the experience.

It is interesting to know that research has shown that virtually everyone perceives themselves to be healthier than they actually are. An annual cleanse is a wise habit, even if you are healthy. There are times when the body tells us not to eat, such as when we get a stomach virus or food poisoning but we should also listen to the more subtle messages the body gives to let us know that we should give the digestive system a rest. Dietary recommendations are a large part of Chinese medicine and so many illness are directly related to the food we eat. Cleansing foods, bland food diets, and healing porridges are often prescribed in Traditional medicine.

The other principle of Chinese medicine is eat according to the seasons, eat the food that is grown locally, and maintain moderation in all things. Fasting is an extreme therapy that is useful or even necessary only when the condition is also extreme. For those who are looking for sound dietary principles, a look to Chinese medicine or other wisdom traditions will always provide a return to simple, logical, and balanced approach to the main staple of life.

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