The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located just North on I-25. If you are coming from Castle Rock, CO, or its neighbor Castle Pines, CO, you will see that it’s a quick drive and worth experiencing how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you.

Directions

1: Merge onto I-25 N/US-87 N
2: Merge onto CO-470 W via EXIT 194 toward GRAND JCT. 2.1 mi
3: Take the QUEBEC STREET exit. 0.3 mi
4: Take the QUEBEC STREET ramp. 0.0 mi
5: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto S QUEBEC ST. 1.1 mi
6: Just prior to the E DRY CREEK RD traffic light, turn LEFT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot.
7: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Total Estimated Time: 22 minutes. Total Estimated Distance: 17.87 miles.

Zipcodes for the area: 80104 80108 80109. . .

Menopause and Herbs - Does it really work?

I often hear about the frustrating experiences of sudden hot flashes, and the further frustrations in not getting results when women try to take natural herbs and herbal supplements that claim to be a “cure all” for hot flashes. Treating hot flashes with herbs (Western botanicals, Chinese herbs, etc.) has become very popular since many women want natural alternatives to hormone therapy. But some find that these pre-made herbal remedies just don’t work for them, while it works great for others. Even research studies investigating herbs such as black cohosh, angelica sinensis and other herbs find mixed results. Why? Because you can’t use the same herbs or herbal combination for every woman! It’s as simple as that.

Traditional Chinese Medicine’s take on herbs for menopause

Even in my Traditional Chinese Medicine training, I noticed that once a of-menopause-age woman came into the student clinic complaining of hot flashes, night sweats, dry skin and eyes, we’d automatically label it “yin deficiency” and treat it as such with representative herbal formulas. We’d always give the same base representative formulas for tonifying yin, with slight modifications. No wonder patients are often told that it takes a long time to treat the yin deficiency that causes menopausal symptoms! It’ll certainly take a long time if you’re not on the right track. It wasn’t until I began understanding acupuncture theory and pulse diagnostics according to Morant that I realized there’s a much more complex blend of energetic imbalances than just a yin deficiency, if it even was a yin deficiency at all.

. . . continue on to the hot flashes and herbs for menopause page. . .

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located in the South Denver Metro area and is just next door to Littleton, CO and its adjacent cities/towns including: Columbine Valley, CO, Bow Mar, CO, Roxborough Park, CO, and Ken Caryl, CO. Come check out how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you!

Directions

1: Take CO-470 E
2: Take the QUEBEC STREET exit. 0.3 mi
3: Take the QUEBEC STREET ramp. 0.0 mi
4: Turn LEFT onto S QUEBEC ST. 1.2 mi
5: Just before the E DRY CREED RD & QUEBEC ST intersection, turn LEFT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 17 minutes. Estimated Distance: 12.28 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80120 80121 80122 80123 80124 80125 80126 80127 80128 80129 80130 80160 80161 80162 80163 80165 80166. . .

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located in the South Denver Metro area and just around the corner from Highlands Ranch. Come check out how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you.

Directions

1: Start out going NORTHEAST on S ASHLEIGH WAY toward S VENNEFORD RANCH RD. 0.0 mi
2: Turn RIGHT onto S VENNEFORD RANCH RD. 0.4 mi
3: Turn RIGHT onto E HIGHLANDS RANCH PKWY. 1.0 mi
4: E HIGHLANDS RANCH PKWY becomes S COLORADO BLVD. 1.5 mi
5: Turn RIGHT onto E COUNTY LINE RD. 2.0 mi
6: Turn LEFT onto S QUEBEC ST. 1.0 mi
7: Just prior to the E DRY CREEK RD/CR-46 traffic light, turn LEFT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot.
8: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 11 minutes. Estimated Distance: 6.02 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80126 80129 80130 80163. . .

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located in South Denver, Colorado. We understand that you may think it’s a long drive. It really isn’t that far, and we assure you that it will be well worth it to experience a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs, and how it can benefit you!.

Directions

1: Merge onto I-25 S/US-87 S toward COLO SPGS.
2: Take the DRY CREEK ROAD exit, EXIT 196. 0.2 mi
3: Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on E DRY CREEK RD. 1.5 mi
4: Turn LEFT at S QUEBEC.
5: Make an immediate RIGHT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot.
6: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 20 minutes. Estimated Distance: 17.39 miles.

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located in the South Denver Metro area and is just minutes South of the Denver Tech Center. What are you waiting for? Come and check out the clinic to experience how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you!

Directions

1: Start out going EAST on E GARDEN AVE toward S COLORADO BLVD. 0.3 mi
2: Turn RIGHT onto S COLORADO BLVD. 0.6 mi
3: Turn RIGHT to stay on S COLORADO BLVD. 0.1 mi
4: Turn LEFT onto E ORCHARD RD. 0.7 mi
5: Turn RIGHT onto S HOLLY ST. 2.0 mi
6: Turn LEFT onto E DRY CREEK RD/CR-46. 0.9 mi
7: Turn RIGHT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot (before the QUEBEC ST traffic light).
8: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537

Estimated Time: 11 minutes. Estimated Distance: 4.65 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80110 80111 80112 80121 80150 80155. . .

The Tendinomuscular meridians

These are considered the most “superficial” of all meridians of acupuncture. They are much broader than the regular meridians and they control the tendons, muscles, and skin; however, that is not to mean that the deeper meridians do not have a stronger influence on these same systems.

Using the Tendinomuscular meridian to treat pain

This is a highly effective and easy method to treat the “branch” symptoms of pain, as most pain is due to the tendinomuscular “system;” therefore, addressing this meridian directly usually provides very quick relief from pain. It must be noted that this is NOT a “root” treatment. This treatment is geared at treating the branch (symptoms) only; therefore, this method should be applied AFTER needling for the root condition.

The technique is very simple in and of itself; however, if it is not combined with a root treatment the lasting effects will be greatly reduced. The process is to simply needle the jing-well point of the affected tendinomuscular meridian. Then the yuan-source point and convergent point of the affected meridian are needled. The practitioner must know whether to tonify or sedate these points based on the nature of the condition and root treatment being applied. . . continue on to the tendinomuscular treatment for pain. . .

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located in the South Denver Metro area and is less than 20 minutes West of Aurora, Colorado. For those of you coming from the area or it’s neighboring city of Foxfield, CO, you will find it an easy drive and well worth it to experience a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs, and how it can benefit you!

Directions

1: Start out going SOUTHEAST on N VAUGHN ST toward VICTOR ST. 0.2 mi
2: Turn RIGHT onto ZION ST. 0.1 mi
3: ZION ST becomes E 7TH AVE. 0.0 mi
4: Turn LEFT onto N VAUGHN ST. 0.0 mi
5: Turn LEFT onto E 6TH AVE/CO-30. 0.2 mi
6: Merge onto I-225 S. 8.7 mi
7: Merge onto I-25 S/US-87 S via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward COLO SPRINGS. 4.0 mi
8: Take the DRY CREEK ROAD exit, EXIT 196. 0.2 mi
9: Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on E DRY CREEK RD. 1.5 mi
10: Turn LEFT at S QUEBEC.
11: Make an immediate RIGHT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot.
12: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Total Estimated Time: 19 minutes. Total Estimated Distance: 14.86 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80010 80011 80012 80013 80014 80015 80016 80017 80018 80019 80040 80041 80042 80044 80045 80046 80047 80220 80230 80231 80247. . .

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located on the SW corner of Dry Creek & Quebec at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd in Centennial, CO.

When incorporated in 2001, both Castlewood, CO and Southglenn, CO became a part of the City, allowing it to now be the 7th largest city (by population) in the area. I welcome all of you in this area to come check out how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you!

Clinic address and contact information

Located in the Dry Creek Office Village

(SW corner of Dry Creek Rd & Quebec)

7200 E. Dry Creek Rd, Suite B-103

Centennial, Colorado 80112

(720) 324-7171

Zipcodes for the area: 80014 80015 80016 80111 80112 80121 80122 80123 80161. . .

Fuyiu Yip, MAOM, L.Ac., recently moved to Colorado and has opened her Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine practice in the south Denver area (Centennial/Englewood). She is a fully licensed acupuncturist in Colorado and graduated from the Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin.

She has gone on to specialize in True Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. Her main focuses include pain, menopause, infertility, weight loss, and Cosmetic Acupuncture. Please read more about the techniques she uses here at her new Acupuncture N Herbs web site.

Fuyiu would like to take this opportunity to introduce herself to Colorado and invites you to come in or call (720-324-7171) for a free initial consultation to find out how her unique approach can help you, and if you mention this post she will give a $25 discount off your first treatment.

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located in the South Denver Metro area and just SE from Cherry Hills Village. It’s a quick and easy drive to the clinic, so come check out how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you.

Directions

1: Start out going NORTH on S UNIVERSITY BLVD/CO-177 toward CHERRY HILLS PARK DR. 0.8 mi
2: Turn RIGHT onto E HAMPDEN AVE/US-285 N. 2.1 mi
3: Merge onto I-25 S/US-87 S toward COLO SPGS. 5.3 mi
4: Take the DRY CREEK ROAD exit, EXIT 196. 0.2 mi
5: Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on E DRY CREEK RD. 1.5 mi
6: Turn LEFT on S QUEBEC.
7: Immediately turn RIGHT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot.
8: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 14 minutes Estimated Distance: 9.84 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80110, 80111, 80113, 80121. . .

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located in the South Denver Metro area and is just next door to Greenwood Village, CO. Come check out how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you.

Directions

1: Drive towards S Quebec St.
2: Go SOUTH on S Quebec St. 2.0 mi
3: Immediately after the E DRY CREEK RD traffic light, turn RIGHT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot.
4: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 5 minutes. Estimated Distance: 2.5 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80110 80111 80112 80121 80150 80155. . .

. . . with Acupuncture

We must differentiate pain management from pain relief when dealing with acupuncture.

Pain Relief

Acupuncture is probably the most effective treatment method for pain relief. It can permanently relieve the pain of conditions that are functional in nature. What is meant by this is, acupuncture can usually treat most occurrences of pain unless they are due to lesions, such as cancer. At such a stage of progression acupuncture must be used to manage pain.

Pain Management

First, we must realize that acupuncture is a preventative medicine. Even though most use it to treat or “cure” illness, by its very nature it is utilized best to keep the “systems” functioning properly before they develop into pathology; however, most patients do not seek acupuncture as preventative care.

It is often the case that an acupuncturist is sought out only after all other “Western” treatments have been exhausted. This is sad, because acupuncture can do so much good for the average person in prevention. Nonetheless, we must deal with the condition and patient as they are now, and there are cases that pain relief may not be accessible via acupuncture. At these times acupuncture can be utilized to manage the patient’s pain and help them live a more comfortable life. In cases where the pathology has progressed beyond acupuncture’s ability to treat it, acupuncture can often address the pain for significant periods of time.

This usually gives the patient significant reduction of pain for a period of time; however, the extensive progression of certain diseases allow for little more than the management of pain in such cases. At which time acupuncture is a natural drug free alternative treatment for pain. Sadly, the Western Medical approach is drugs and more drugs. This causes significant damage to many of the organs. We can help a patient with pain without deterioration if we use acupuncture to manage pain in such cases.

With the amount of information & resources on the internet, as well as the increasing availability of Chinese herbal supplements in natural food stores, it’s easy to want to grab something for a quick fix. But how do you know if it’s really what you need?

If you’ve read through this site, you’ve no doubt heard me say that medicinal herbs (Chinese herbs or any type of herbs) are powerful and must be used properly. Consequently, I actually do not recommend self-herbalizing (vs self-medicating, as I like to call it) since the energetic and thermal natures, and functions of herbs, require more study than just reading a bottle.

I’ve had people call me looking for the pill/tablet form of various Chinese formulas and herbs for arthritis or headaches, for example, because they read on the internet that these particular formulas can help their condition. Well … it may help, but it may not. Each individual will have a different root cause for arthritis, a headache, or even menopause—so how can you use the same formula for everyone?! For example, to treat a “warm presentation” of a condition with warm herbs, or a condition of cold excess with more cold herbs would be disastrous.

Here’s an example of what happened when a herb was used incorrectly by companies and the public alike. Remember ephedra, aka ma huang? It was touted as the weight loss stimulant of the century and companies produced supplements left and right containing ephedra. This was a completely absurd and incorrect use of ephedra, and as a result, many people self-herbalizing for weight loss became ill. In the end, the FDA banned the use of ephedra. What a nightmare for the Chinese Medical community! When used appropriately, ephedra is an amazing herb, but these above actions affected our (Chinese herbalists‘) ability to use this herb.

So I implore you to seek professional advice before trying to use Chinese herbal medicine on your own. It really is for your own safety and health! And remember, most herbal supplements are pre-formulated withOUT you in mind! At the Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic, herbs are tailored just for your specific health concerns. Within this site, you can read more about the different forms and qualities of Chinese herbs and how they can help you progress towards better health. Come check us out, and as always, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

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The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is just NW of Parker, Colorado. It isn’t far and the drive is an easy one. . . you have to love that. We invite you to come over and experience how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can help you feel great!

Directions

1: Go North on S PARKER RD/CO-83 N. 5.7 mi
2: Turn LEFT onto E ARAPAHOE RD/ CO-88 W. Continue to follow E ARAPAHOE RD. 5.4 mi
3: Turn LEFT onto S QUEBEC ST. 1.0 mi
4: Cross over E DRY CREEK RD/CR-46, and immediately turn RIGHT into the Dry Creek Office Village at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 14 minutes. Estimated Distance: 11.50 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80134 80138. . .

Acupuncture, without a doubt, is the most advanced pain management therapy in the world and it is the oldest. It is used throughout the world for treating pain with great success. In fact, because it is so successful at eliminating pain, it has become thought of as being only able to treat pain. While this is most definitely not true, acupuncture is truly amazing at eliminating pain very quickly.

If you have never had acupuncture for the treatment of pain you will be shocked at the speed in which it eliminates pain. In most cases pain can be treated within minutes, and many of these cases will only need one treatment! No dependency on drugs, no continual “therapies” to help your “structure”, etc. . .

The reason acupuncture is such an advanced pain management technique is because it works at the highest level of physiology, and at the level of the mind-body integration. It directly impacts the nervous system at all levels, facilitating a “re-balancing” of the neural systems. This translates into normal nerve activity thus the muscles work properly, and pain is reduced by the reactivation of blood and oxygen flow into the area of pain.

Many therapists will tell you that pain is due to structural problems, this is rarely, if ever, the case. Dr Sarno has demonstrated, rather conclusively, that structure rarely causes pain; however, Sarno relies too heavily on the emotions as a cause. If the emotions played the role Sarno suggests then acupuncture would be just as ineffective as surgery and other therapies, that is not the case.

Acupuncture is highly effective in treating all types of pain. The reason is, it works on the more advanced physiological aspects that cause pain, the nervous system. By re-establishing homeostasis at the level of the central nervous system, acupuncture provides downstream benefit for all physiological activities.

At the Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic we provide a unique form of acupuncture that integrates true root treatments into pain management treatments. This provides longer lasting relief from pain and improved overall health. Please read more or contact us (720-324-7171) to set up a appointment or have your questions answered personally.

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The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic neighbors Englewood, CO. The clinic location is often still thought of as being part of the city owing to the parceling of land in this part of Colorado. So, you know we are close. . . what are you waiting for? We welcome you to experience a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs to see how it can benefit you!

Directions

1: Start out going WEST on E LEHIGH AVE toward S BROADWAY/CO-75. 0.0 mi
2: Turn RIGHT onto S BROADWAY/CO-75 N. 0.2 mi
3: Merge onto US-285 N. 3.6 mi
4: Merge onto I-25 S/US-87 S toward COLO SPGS. 5.3 mi
5: Take the DRY CREEK ROAD exit, EXIT 196. 0.2 mi
6: Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on E DRY CREEK RD. 1.5 mi
7: Turn LEFT at S QUEBEC.
8: Make an immediate RIGHT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot.
9: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 17 minutes. Estimated Distance: 10.87 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80110 80112 80113 80150 80151 80155 80236. . .

What is Stylostixis?

I doubt most people who read this have every heard the term stylostixis. “The Free Dictionary” gives the following definition, “treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin.”

Now does it sound familiar?

The medical term for acupuncture is stylostixis. Why don’t we use it? Most every “health care field” uses the “medical term” to describe their profession. Why don’t acupuncturists? Are we that unique or do we really want to give the impression of being less authoritative, less medical, and more woo woo?

Who uses the term stylostixis?

Interestingly enough I never heard this term during Acupuncture school. Don’t you find that a little odd? I know I do. After all it was grad school and it is a professional health care field. It would seem “normal” to use a medical term for the therapy you are trained in. I don’t know, maybe I’m a little off here.

If you search google for stylostixis you will find that there isn’t a lot about it other than definitions and a few cracker-box web sites spamming for medical acupuncture. Maybe that should tell you something. It seems that anyone using the term is directing their marketing toward medical doctors. That makes sense, doesn’t it? How many doctors want to call themselves acupuncturists? Probably not that many.

So, it really doesn’t seem like anyone is using the term.

Should Acupuncturist use the term Stylostxis?

Do we do a disservice to our profession by not using a medical term as our title? When we think of medical therapies, what usually comes to most peoples’ minds are, allopathic, homeopathics, naturopathic, chiropractic, and osteopathic. Then we have acupuncturists?!?!?!?! By using a more generic or common term to classify our modality do we not declassify ourselves from what is perceived by the public as “authentic medical modalities?” Just by the names we use we put our medical practice in the class of “alternative” medicine in the public’s eyes. Remember that acupuncture has been around a lot longer than most medical modalities ;).

We use such terms as Oriental Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, or just Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, or a whole host of other less than medical sounding terms. Why?

As a class of health care practitioners, are we insistent on keeping ourselves from being seen by the public as a true standard of “authentic” medical practice? Or is it the case that as a whole, the acupuncture community easily resigned itself to the position of woo woo medical practitioners?

I for one, have found Classical True Acupuncture to be more scientific than any of the “-pathic” medical modalities mentioned above. It is for this reason that I wish our community, as a whole, would strive harder to prove the scientific basis of stylostixis and adhere to more rigid terminology.

Manfred Porkert has attempted to use medical terminology in his writings of Classical Acupuncture, however, most acupuncturist will never look at his books because he used the Latin and Greek terminology. It would behoove us all to realize that using medical terminology to clarify and define acupuncture (stylostixis) theories would be a great benefit to all acupuncturist and acupuncture as a whole. It would give all countries a solid and universal foundational terminology on which to discuss this ancient form of medicine.

I like the term stylostixis, although I’m not sure it would be the correct term for our profession. After all there is no “-pathic” on the end of it, and would we say, “I’m a stylostixic medical practitioner” or “I practice stylopathic medicine?” I’m not really sure myself, but do you think it would add credence to our profession in the public’s eyes? We all know how people instantly give credibility to those who have an unpronounceable term next to their name.

Directions to the Clinic

Click your city for directions to the clinic: Centennial (general map): Littleton, Lone Tree, Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, Englewood, Cherry Hills Village, DTC Denver Tech Center, Aurora, and Denver, CO.

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is just minutes north of Lone Tree, CO and its surrounding cities, including: Heritage Hills, CO; Acres Green, CO; Carriage Club, CO; and Grand View Estates, CO.

I welcome all of you to come check out how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you!

Directions

1: Go North on S YOSEMITE ST. 1.4mi
2: Turn left to merge onto CO-470 W via the ramp on the LEFT. 1.1 mi
3: Take the QUEBEC STREET exit. 0.3 mi
4: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto S QUEBEC ST. 1.1 mi
5: Just before the E DRY CREEK RD traffic light, turn LEFT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot.
6: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 9 minutes. Estimated Distance: 4.05 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80112 80124. . .

Aren’t Acupuncture and Chinese herbs only last resort treatment methods?

No!

Although, I do get a lot of patients who come in seeking acupuncture and herbs as a last resort because nothing else that they’ve tried has worked. Typically, these are cases where Western medicine has “given up” on the person or has nothing to offer, in essence, it’s where Western medicine may say, “We don’t know what to do with you anymore, so take this pill for the rest of your life or do nothing.”

At this point acupuncture can, indeed, help in many cases. Where Western medicine fails to understand where to go in chronic cases, acupuncture and herbal therapy seek to understand what the existing underlying imbalances are that create the illness/condition. By doing this, the body’s energetic systems can be brought back to homeostasis so that the symptoms of the illness disappear. You may hear me say this over and over again throughout this site, but Classical True Acupuncture and Chinese herbs is about helping the body work the way its supposed to, so that you can have your health restored!

Along with patients who find me as a last resort, there are those who come in for acupuncture and herbs to help a flare up of shoulder pain, back pain, to quelch a cold or flu so that it doesn’t progress, for headaches/migraines, a sudden onset of constipation or diarrhea, insomnia and other things that the person knows shouldn’t be happening. Instead of taking the band-aid approach by taking some pain killers or other medications, why not address the real root cause and nip it in the bud when you can?

On the other hand, acupuncture and herbs have always been utilized (especially in countries outside of the US) as a means of preventative healthcare, health maintenance and pain management. It was said that in ancient times, the Chinese Medical doctor was actually penalized when an individual got sick because then, the doctor didn’t do his job to keep the person healthy. It’s quite the opposite these days since our medical professionals make money off the sick!

Also, many people who avoid doctors self-herbalize and reach to pre-made supplements for health maintenance and prevention of disease, and overlook alternative medical practitioners. While this may work to a degree, it doesn’t really address how each of us uniquely respond to all the stresses of today’s lifestyles. A great example of preventative medicine is using acupuncture and herbs to prevent the typical symptoms of menopause. It can do this? Sure! If a woman takes care of herself prior to entering menopause, the “typical” symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, dry skin, insomnia, etc.) may not even occur. Of course, as with anything, acupuncture and custom tailored Chinese herbs must work hand in hand with exercise and a good mental attitude to help you stay healthy.

So for all of you out there who didn’t know what acupuncture and herbs were for, or when you would even get acupuncture & herbs, you can see that these are great ways to stay healthy. Or if something does pop up, come in and get it treated right away. And of course, we can help you if Western medicine doesn’t know what to do for you anymore. It is easy to put off taking care of ourselves since we get so wrapped up in our busy lives, but for those of you who don’t have chronic issues, why wait until something does happen?

Just as people may go to the Western doctor for regular check-ups and physical exams, acupuncture and herbs should be used this way, too. Depending on your age and health, “maintenance” treatments on a quarterly, biannual, or monthly basis can be a terrific way to make sure you stay in optimal health and take care of anything that may be going on. Just think of acupuncture treatments as your natural choice to stay healthy so you can live and enjoy your life as you want!

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is conveniently located in South Denver, Colorado (Centennial), minutes from Aurora, Castle Rock, Cherry Hills Village, DTC, Denver Tech Center, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Parker, Colorado.

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is located in the South Denver Metro area and is just minutes from DTC. What are you waiting for? Come and check out the clinic to experience how a different way of practicing acupuncture and herbs can benefit you!

Directions

1: Start out going EAST on E GARDEN AVE toward S COLORADO BLVD. 0.3 mi
2: Turn RIGHT onto S COLORADO BLVD. 0.6 mi
3: Turn RIGHT to stay on S COLORADO BLVD. 0.1 mi
4: Turn LEFT onto E ORCHARD RD. 0.7 mi
5: Turn RIGHT onto S HOLLY ST. 2.0 mi
6: Turn LEFT onto E DRY CREEK RD/CR-46. 0.9 mi
7: Turn RIGHT into the Dry Creek Office Village parking lot (before the QUEBEC ST traffic light).
8: End at 7200 E Dry Creek Rd Centennial, CO 80112-2537
Estimated Time: 11 minutes. Estimated Distance: 4.65 miles.

Zip codes for the area: 80110 80111 80112 80121 80150 80155. . .

Facial Acupuncture techniques
. . . can take 5-10 years off your appearance?!

I must admit that when I first heard of Cosmetic Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture Rejuvenation, Facial Rejuvenation, Facial Acupuncture, Acupuncture face lift, and all other names that it goes by, I was a skeptic. I was in acupuncture school at that time and immediately thought that the popularity of the seminars teaching these techniques was just a means to get us, acupuncture students & practitioners, to pay more money for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and to buy into something “new.” I didn’t doubt acupuncture’s ability to take care of the body from within, but I just didn’t know if such a technique could really make a noticeable difference in one’s facial appearance.

With my healthy dose of skepticism, I began observing those who took the seminars, asking questions, and watching the results on individuals who participated in the facial acupuncture sessions. I began to see interesting results from these sessions; not only did the patients consistently express how their skin felt better—tighter and firmer, yet more supple in texture and less dry—but had a more even tone. I thought that maybe it was the lighting in which we were looking at their faces, but that didn’t seem to be the case. Even discolorations seem to fade during the initial treatments. And as the sessions progressed, the fine lines and wrinkles diminished; again, I thought it was me just trying to look for these changes, but it wasn’t. There were noticeable differences in wrinkles and lines!

Cosmetic surgery facelifts vs Acupuncture “facelifts”

Anti-aging acupuncture certainly will not yield results like cosmetic surgery facelifts, nor was it my expectation (nor should it be anyone’s expectation) that this would be the case. At the same time, acupuncture “facelifts” do not involve incisions nor lengthy recovery times hidden behind bandages, redness and swelling. In fact, patients walk out of the office feeling refreshed and always comment on their “glow.”

Natural anti-aging

For those who know me, I will do my “homework” before jumping into something. And applying Cosmetic acupuncture with Classical True Acupuncture has converted me from a skeptic to a proponent of this natural anti-aging, non-invasive, cost effective and safe means to stay healthy and look younger at the same time! I know, there are numerous skeptics out there and all I can do is to encourage you to come in and try it for yourself.

Natural. Pure. Clean. That’s what you think of when you hear “herbs.” But it actually seems difficult to find access to quality Chinese herbs here in the United States. At least, that is my opinion. You see, I grew up in a Chinese household where my mother cooked raw bulk Chinese herbal decoctions (”teas”). At that time, my mother would only get herbs during our annual trip to visit family in Toronto, Canada, since the availability of high quality Chinese herbs was much more accessible there. It was amazing to walk into traditional Chinese herb shops and watch them freshly slice angelica sinensis root (dang gui) or American ginseng root (xi yang shen) at the time of purchase. You could just smell the freshness and see the suppleness of all the herbs! And of course, you see the coveted ginseng roots that cost tens of thousands of dollars!

Finding the right herbs

So, along the way, finding the right herbs to stock a practice has been a challenge. Many herbal companies distribute drier herbs, which typically means older herbs that have lost moisture. I remember being told by a seasoned herbalist that the drier the herbs, the better because you don’t get the weight of the moisture. I’m not sure about this advice … the crispier the herb, the more the herb has lost its natural oils and the longer its been sitting around. Some herbs are even rolled out flat to appear bigger and I personally think that this is unacceptable.

My standards are based upon what I was introduced to at a young age, and after thorough research, I finally came across herbal companies that could provide what I was looking for. The herbs used are grown without pesticides or GMOs (genetically modified organisms), are tested for micro-levels of mold and heavy metals, and are cured naturally without sulfites (which is used as a preservative; it appears difficult to avoid sulfites altogether, for some herbs will spoil too quickly without some sort of preservative, but we try our best to avoid it when possible).

Whatever you put into your body should be natural, pure, and made just for you, right? Browse around this site, read more, and feel free to stop by the clinic to take a peek at our raw herbal pharmacy.

What do you look for when you look for a licensed acupuncturist, Colorado?

Did you know. . .

In Colorado a Chiropractor can practice acupuncture with only 100 hours of training! In reality chiropractors don’t even need that many hours, really! A chiropractor, and certain other health care workers, can take a weekend class that will fulfill all 100 hours. Sure, they have to do some case studies after that but, come one?!?!?! A weekend course! How does that equate to 100 hours of training? Must be some new math that the Colorado legislation in Denver pulled out.

I know you think I’m kidding. I wish I were. When the licensing laws were passed for acupuncture in the state of Colorado the chiropractic board somehow got the legislators in Denver to agree to a 500 hour requirement for Chiropractors to practice acupuncture. Okay?!?! How did we get to 100 hours?

It turns out that the infinite wisdom in Denver allowed the chiropractic board to regulate chiropractors for acupuncture. In other words, the chiropractors don’t answer to the state to practice acupuncture?!?! Yeah, that’s what I thought.

Apparently the chiropractors thought that 500 hours was way too much work and somehow the chiropractic board agreed. What happened? They lowered the hours to 100. I guess they’re a smart bunch and can pick up anything. . . kind of like MD’s.

My big questions is, how on earth does a weekend class equal 100 hours? I still haven’t heard a good explanation of that one. Isn’t that a little ridicules? Do you think a Chiropractor would allow you to crack his/her spine after a weekend class? No way on this earth!

If you think that’s bad, just hold on cause it gets so much better.

In their infinite wisdom the Colorado legislatures thought that MD’s are apparently omniscient and don’t need to take any training to practice acupuncture. I’m serious! Allopathic Medical Doctors in the state of Colorado can practice acupuncture with zero hours of training! Do you think that an MD would let you practice allopathic medicine on him/her with zero hours of training? I’m sure you might do just as good but they would throw you in jail for even thinking about it!

I don’t even want to talk about the other “health care” professionals that need little to no training to practice acupuncture. I guess the Colorado state legislature thinks only Acupuncturist need training to practice acupuncture?!?!? Everyone else can do it with little or no training and they keep passing more legislation allowing more health care practitioners to practice it.

Denver is a huge metropolitan city and Boulder, one of THE alternative mecca’s in the United States, resides close by. In fact, Colorado as a whole has some of the highest numbers for alternative medical practitioners. So, what in the *&%! went on at the level of legislation in Colorado when it came to acupuncture? Aren’t they there to protect the public?!

I guess I must be the stupid one! I found that True Acupuncture was a very difficult thing to understand let alone apply, but I guess Chiropractors and Medical Doctors in Colorado are smarter than the rest of us. I think we should allow them to do anything and everything they want, don’t you?

They obviously know everything. . . so why bother with the training!

What do you think Colorado? Should just anybody be allowed to stick needles in you?

This soup can be made with 1 cup of any type of nut. Common nuts to use are almonds (traditionally, the Chinese use Chinese “almonds,” walnuts, cashews and peanuts.)

What are Chinese Almonds?

Chinese “almonds” are, in fact, apricot seed kernels and look different from the raw almonds we’re used to in American stores. For the Almond Soup, traditionally, 1 cup large Chinese “almonds” + 1/8 cup of small Chinese “almonds” are used. This latter small almond is very aromatic and gives the soup its strong taste, and is a medicinal herb used for cough.

The large Chinese “almonds” are called “Southern (nan) xing ren” and should have skins on them (fresher this way). They are more heart shaped than the raw common almonds we know. These are harder to find and substituting 1 cup of raw common almonds works just as well.

The small Chinese “almonds” are called “Northern (bei) xing ren” and typically do not have the skin on and are very aromatic; if there is no aroma, they are no longer fresh. These are easily found in Asian stores or from your Acupuncturist/Herbalist. These MUST be included to give the soup its distinct taste and therapeutic benefits!

Basic recipe:

• ½ cup uncooked rice (white or brown long grain rice)
• water
• 1 cup nuts:
  • Chinese “almonds”
    • 2 types of almonds are used (see below)
      • good for cough
      • moistening the lungs
      • and to beautify the skin
  • or substitute almonds with on of the following:
    • Walnuts
      • lightly toasted to bring out flavor
        • good to tonify yang
        • helps sharpen the mind!
    • Pecans
      • lightly toasted
        • I like combining walnuts and pecans
    • Cashews
      • lightly toasted
• Sugar – amount depends on your preference.
  • Traditionally, rock sugar is used, which can be found in Asian stores.
  • If I don’t have rock sugar, I make a 1:1 sugar syrup (sugar to water ratio).
  • You may try substituting the sugar with brown sugar, honey, or a similar sweetener.

Directions

1. Soak rice in enough cold water to cover rice (approximately 6 oz) overnight [I’ve soaked the rice for only a few hours before and it works fine.]
2. Use blender to liquefy rice & water (that the rice was soaked in) until very smooth.
3. Add nuts (if using Chinese “almonds,” add both kinds together) and more water (about 1 cup at this point to prevent the mixture from getting to thick).
4. Blend until smooth – check how smooth the mixture is by feeling how “gritty” or smooth the liquid feels between your fingers. (Of course, this step is done with the blender off!)
5. While continuing to blend, add enough cold water to make approximately 4 cups.
6. Bring 1½ - 2½ quarts of water (depending on how thin you want the soup – less water, more cream soup-like; more water, more “nut milk-like”) to a boil.
7. On med heat, slowly pour blended nut mixture into boiling water while stirring constantly (this will help to avoid lumps). Continue to stir constantly and cook for a few minutes until re-boiled and smooth. Be careful here – the soup can easily stick and cause the bottom of the pot to burn.
8. Sweeten the soup until desired taste.
9. If soup thickens too much, add hot water until desired thickness.
10. Serve warm – and refrigerate left over.

Additional Suggestions

As I pass along this recipe, I’ve gotten feedback on additions and modifications on this soup. Some of these include:

• Almond Soup: adding cinnamon or black pepper
• Walnut Soup: adding cinnamon

Please feel free to post your comments and suggestions, thanks!

Clinic location

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is conveniently located in South Denver, Colorado (Centennial), minutes from Aurora, Castle Rock, Cherry Hills Village, DTC, Denver Tech Center, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Parker, Colorado.

Originally the method was directed at pain only; however, over the years Dr. Tan has modified the system for internal medicine. I can’t say I’m impressed with his new found modifications for internal medicine. Actually, I think most of them are founded on far out theories that have no clinical reality and do not stand up to scrutiny. Nonetheless, he is a major lecturer in the acupuncture community and many apply his techniques.

His balance method for pain management and pain relief actually works very well. As opposed to Classical True Acupuncture which is concerned with very accurate point location, Tan’s method is only concerned with painful areas. He doesn’t concern himself with finding the actual acupuncture point. The process does work; however, it is much more effective when the actual point is located and then tonified or sedated according to True Acupuncture theory. . . continue on to the balance method for pain. . .

A healthy, nutritious snack or dessertI often get asked what a typical Chinese dessert is, and while there are numerous delicious Chinese pastries and cakes, a more common finish to a meal is fresh fruit or a small bowl of a sweet soup. Sweet soups, as well as the fillings for small pastries and buns, are often made from a bean or seed paste. Beans? Seeds? Sweet? Sounds strange, but it tastes really good and these pastes can be made from lotus seeds, Chinese small red beans or aduki beans (the Japanese term for the same red bean), mung or small “green” beans, or black sesame seeds, for example. And even better yet, each of these ingredients can also be used as a Chinese medicinal herb, so each has unique properties to benefit one’s health.

Chinese Red Bean Soup Recipe

Here’s the recipe for a Sweet Red Bean (aduki) Soup, but the red beans can be substituted with mung beans (little green beans), or half of each can be used together. You can find these beans at most grocery stores and Asian stores. The dried tangerine peel can be found in Asian stores (not the candied kind), or ask your local Chinese Herbalist with a raw herbal pharmacy!

Ingredients:

• 1½ cup small Chinese red beans
• 1 sm piece of “chen pi” = dried tangerine peel, or 1 small strip fresh orange peel
• 2 quarts water
  • I usually begin with 2 qts of water and add more boiling water as needed to prevent the soup from getting too thick.
• Approximately ½ cup rock sugar or other sweetener; to taste. (See some other sweetener options in the Chinese Nut Soup recipe.)

Directions:

1. Rinse and drain the red beans.
2. Add chen pi/dried tangerine peel to 2 qts of water.
3. Bring to a boil, add red beans and simmer until beans are tender and soft (about 3-4 hrs). Stir occasionally.
4. As it is cooking, it may be necessary to add more water to keep it from getting too thick (See the “consistency” note below.)
   1. [If you're using a slow cooker, add boiling water, tangerine peel, and beans to the slow cooker. Cook for 4-5 hours until beans are tender.]
5. Add rock sugar (or other sweetener) to taste.
6. Serve warm or cold, and for an even more delicious option, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
7. Refrigerate left over.

Consistency:

The consistency of this soup varies according to taste. For example, I like it when the beans have begun to break down and the liquid is slightly thicker. Or I’ll blend half of the soup and add it back in to the whole mixture, so that I still have the texture of the beans, but a thicker overall soup. Some prefer this soup thinner in consistency where the beans are still whole and the liquid is still, well … liquidy.

Herbal properties:

Chinese red beans (small), aka: aduki beans, “chi xiao dou” or “hong dou” (Chinese pin yin name); Pharmaceutical name = Semen phaseoli
It’s Chinese energetic properties are sweet, sour and neutral. It’s Chinese therapeutic actions include: 1) Promotes diuresis and reduces swelling for conditions characterized by the accumulation of water (such as edema or ascites); 2) Clears heat, damp-heat, eliminates toxins & drains pus especially in dermatological disorders (acne, sores, carbuncles - stronger therapeutic effect when applied topically).

Mung beans, aka: “green beans” “lu dou” (Chinese pin yin name); Pharmaceutical name = Semen phaseoli radiati
It’s Chinese energetic properties are sweet and cold. The Chinese therapeutic actions include: 1) Clears heat & toxins from the exterior of the body, such as carbuncles, sores, and ulcers; 2) Dispels Summer-heat and relieves thirst - it is a effective to prevent heat stroke during the summer season and is often eaten as a food/dessert in the summertime to relieve thirst, clear heat, alleviate restlessness, and lower body temperature. [Use this with caution for individuals who may have internal cold.]

Chen pi = dried tangerine peel; Pharmaceutical name = Pericarpium citri reticulatae
It’s Chinese energetic properties are acrid, bitter and warm. The Chinese therapeutic actions include: 1) Regulates qi, especially that of the middle burner, thus treating disharmony of the Spleen and Stomach qi (nausea, vomiting, abdominal fullness, bloating, indigestion, etc); 2) Dries dampness and dissolves phlegm, also of the middle burner; 2) Relieves cough.

*The above therapeutic properties have been generalized and this is not medical advice. Please consult a practitioner if you have any questions.

This is a flexible recipe, so play around with it and find a consistency, texture & sweetness that you like! It makes a healthy snack or dessert—enjoy!

Feel free to post any suggestions, modifications or comments. Thanks!

Convenient location of the clinic

The Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine clinic is conveniently located in South Denver, Colorado (Centennial), minutes from Aurora, Castle Rock, Cherry Hills Village, DTC, Denver Tech Center, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Parker, Colorado.

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Pain management refers, obviously, to the management of pain, whereas pain relief refers to the elimination of pain. Acupuncture pain management is generally applied in pathologies that have progressed to a state of a lesion and the most that can be hoped for from acupuncture is the reduction and management of pain to reduce or eliminate the need for pain medications.

Acupuncture, although it may be the oldest, is undoubtedly the most advanced pain management system there is. In progressive cases that may require surgery or other drastic extremes, acupuncture is still the most effective treatment to reduce and/or eliminate pain quickly and easily. . . continue to read more about pain management. . .

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