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I did not do it on purpose! Tourette's Syndrome with Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

I did not do it on purpose! Tourette's Syndrome with Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

What is Tourette’s?
At present, the cause of Tourette’s disease has not yet been determined in medicine, but it is generally believed that it may be related to genetic, mental and brain neurotransmitting substances imbalance. Children usually develop the disease at the age of five or six, and may worsen during adolescence. Before adulthood, about 60% of the patients will recover naturally or significantly reduce. There are three to four times more male patients than females. Symptoms are a variety of tic-type symptoms and one or more vocal-language movements. The symptoms are good and bad, and last for more than one year.

Some children will have “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” (ADHD), “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”(OCD), “Learning Disability”, etc. Western medicine treatment is mostly based on vitamin B6, Risperidone, Aripiprazole, perhaps because of limited efficacy or fear of side effects, some parents will seek another Chinese medicine treatment.

Beside giving western medication, what can parent do?
For patients with Tourette’s syndrome, in addition to being 
able to receive Western medicine for diagnosis and treatment, TCM-assisted therapy is also helpful for the child’s condition. Through traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatment, Tourette can reduce the probability of symptoms, and even improve nasal allergies, gastrointestinal tract and attention problems at the same time. Male patients are four times as likely as female patients, often with more than one symptom

Wind is the first of all diseases?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the symptoms of this kind of good deeds changing rapidly and exercising very quickly belong to “wind”, and drugs that “dispel wind and relieve wind” are often used in treatment. There are many reasons for the wind movement in the body, which may be fiery heat generating wind, yin and blood deficiency generating wind, or phlegm heat moving wind and so on.

Fiery wind
is the most common in children in Tourette’s disease. These children often have constipation, body heat, red lips, dry mouth, bad breath, etc., and often have common eating habits: often eat out, like to eat fried, barbecue and other heavy flavors food, and do not like to eat vegetables and fruits. Such eating habits cause the constitution to become hot and dry, and the side of yin and blood deficiency will gradually emerge. Treatment usually starts with clearing heat, relieving spasm and expelling wind, nourishing yin and softening liver.

Phlegm-heat
and wind-driven, usually likes sweets, sweats a lot and is afraid of heat, and has sticky and smelly stools. In the treatment, the first is to clear phlegm and heat and relieve wind, and to invigorate qi and spleen.

TCM treatment emphasizes integrity. Because the five zang-organs and six fu-organs affect each other, and Tourette’s movements are changeable, different movements will have different meanings, so the consultation will be more complicated and require details. However, it was also found that children with nasal allergy, gastrointestinal tract and attention problems at the same time usually improved after treatment. If you are willing to try, with acupuncture to mobilize the balance of qi and blood, the treatment
effect will be better. Combined with acupuncture treatment to relieve allergies and gastrointestinal problems

 

In addition, regular work and rest, a balanced diet and
moderate exercise, as well as reducing the intake of artificial additives, are
all important to Tourelle. Studies have shown that a lot of exercise can reduce
symptoms for Tourette. In the face of Tourette’s symptoms, the best way is to
“accept” it. Don’t put too much pressure or stop the movement, which
will aggravate the symptoms.

 

 

Case Study

Xiaomei is eight years old this year and is a violinist in the troupe. Recently, her mouth often makes “wave” sounds involuntarily, causing trouble in performance. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome by doctors because of her involuntary shrugging, winking, neck twisting, and frequent throat clearing.

After one acupuncture and a week of traditional Chinese medicine treatment, Xiaomei’s “wave” sound has been reduced by half.
After several weeks of treatment, her symptoms have become more stable. The severity and duration of each tourer varies, as does the length of treatment required. If you have Tourette at home, you may try Chinese medicine treatment.
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Differences and similarities of Autism (ASD) and Tourette Syndrome (TS)

Differences and similarities of Autism (ASD) and Tourette Syndrome (TS)

 Autism spectrum disorder and Tourette Syndrome have many similarities, but there is a long way to go in the acceptance and understanding of both.

 

There are many differences and similarities between Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) such as prevalence, symptoms, co-occurring conditions and movements which are associated with each condition.

 

Tourette Syndrome is a genetic, inherited neurological condition in which people experience both vocal (sound) and motor (movement) tics, which can affect their wellbeing and learning. Tourette Syndrome is one of a number of tic disorders. 

 

Autism spectrum disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder with a range of deficits in social communication and social interaction. One of the similarities that Autism spectrum disorder and Tourette Syndrome share is the evolution of the understanding and acceptance of both conditions. However, it could be argued that Tourette Syndrome is still behind in this regard. 

 

 

Differences
ASD is a lifelong, developmental disability whereas for TS It is thought that approximately half of children with a TS diagnosis will see a significant reduction in their symptoms as they approach adulthood. However, that does leave around 50% of patients living with TS throughout their life, but with symptoms coming and going in terms of frequency and severity.

Genetic variants that contribute to autism may also be involved in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Tourette syndrome. 

More than half of people with Tourette also have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or ADHD, and up to 20 percent have autism. Because all four conditions can involve impulsive and compulsive behaviors, some scientists have proposed that they exist along a spectrum, with ADHD on one end, OCD on the other, and autism and Tourette in the middle.

How westen doctors treat Autism (ASD) and Tourette Syndrome?

Treatment are medications and behavioural therapy.

How TCM doctors treat Autism (ASD) and Tourette Syndrome?
Acupuncher, diet control and herbal medications.
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Insomnia and Anxiety with TCM ?

Insomnia and Anxiety with TCM ?

Insomnia and Anxiety are common clinical disease, and there are many ways to treat insomnia, including psychotherapy, drug therapy and external therapy. Acupuncture treatment of insomnia can be tried, because acupuncture therapy is convenient and does not have too many side effects. However, acupuncture and moxibustion may require long-term and standardized treatment in order to maintain the curative effect and avoid recurrence.

 

 

 

What are Insomnia and Anxiety?
Insomnia, known as sleep onset and sleep maintenance disorder (DlMS), it is caused by various reasons, such as difficulty falling asleep, too short sleep depth or frequency, early awakening, insufficient sleep time or poor quality, etc., resulting in fatigue, anxiety, general discomfort, Listlessness, sluggish reactions, headaches, inability to concentrate and other symptoms, its biggest impact is mental, and it can lead to schizophrenia.
There are various treatment methods for insomnia and Anxiety, including spiritual treatment, emotional treatment, drug treatment, and external treatment, such as acupuncture.

Anxiety disorder is actually a complex disease. It is a psychological problem that makes us ordinary people think about feelings, such as nervousness, sweating, palpitation, etc. In fact, many patients suffer from the disease not from emotional manifestations, but mainly from certain physical symptoms. such as shortness of breath, pain in limbs, heart palpitations, diarrhea, etc.

Anxiety disorder, also known as anxiety neurosis, is the most common type of neurosis, and is mainly characterized by the experience of anxiety. There are two forms of anxiety (generalized anxiety) and acute anxiety attacks (panic disorder).

1. Physiotherapy treatment
External physical therapy can also be a good treatment for insomnia, for example, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a new type of clinical therapy for insomnia in recent years. This method is a method of treating insomnia by giving magnetic stabs to specific parts of the skull, and repeated stimulation to achieve good results. Significant effect, so patients can try it under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Other methods of treatment
Such methods as diet therapy, aromatherapy, massage, homeopathy, and light therapy also have the effect of ease insomnia and Anxiety but not cure, and the results obtained vary from person to person.

2. Drug therapy
When it comes to the treatment of insomnia, the first thing patients and friends want is drug treatment. At present, there are many drugs available in clinical practice. The common ones are antihistamine drugs, melatonin and valerian extract, all of which have certain hypnotic effects. However, these drugs are not clinically regarded as mainstream drugs to treat insomnia. The main ones used are eszopiclone, zolpidem, zolpidem controlled-release agent, zopiclone, etc. The effects are good, of course, the drugs for insomnia are far more than these, and most of the other drugs are easy It is the patient’s dependence, so it is not very commonly used.

What and how TCM treat Insomnia and Anxiety?

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment
is believed to be suitable for many patients with insomnia, because the treatment of acupuncture and moxibustion is relatively safe, and there are no drug side effects caused by long-term use of drugs, and it is more convenient and economical. Experienced acupuncturists can treat insomnia and Anxiety. Acupuncture and moxibustion are the main methods of regulating yin and yang, harmonizing yin and yang, and reassuring spirit to improve sleep quality, but the acupuncture treatment may also take a period of time, and regular and standardized treatment is required, because the acupuncture may be finished that day, and you slept well that night. If you stop the treatment for a day, the curative effect may return.

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Acupuncture can treat autism in children!

Acupuncture can treat autism in children!

What is Autism in children?
Autism is a developmental disorder of the brain that typically presents by the age of three years with social impairment, delayed language development, and repetitive and restricted behavioral patterns. It is often accompanied by emotional, sleep and sensory disturbances, such as poor concentration, easy emotional out of control, screaming, difficulty falling asleep, easy awakening, sluggish pain but sensitivity to touch, taste and hearing, etc. 

Cure for Autism?
There is currently no confirmed cure in modern medicine, and there is no consensus on the best treatment or training method. The main direction of treatment is early identification, diagnosis and evaluation, combined with education and training, social adjustment and parental support. The clinical effect of acupuncture as a complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of autism in children cannot be ignored.
 
How can TCM acupuncture help with Autism child?
The scalp acupuncture in acupuncture is mainly used to treat brain-derived diseases, and the sooner autism patients receive treatment, the better the effect.
Molecular neuroscientists believe that neurodevelopmental disorders are caused by disturbances in the wiring of the brain. Two to three years old is a critical period for the formation of nerve cell connections in the brain. Acupuncture can help improve the connections of nerve cells in the brain.

 

 

Case Study
The patient Qiangqiang knew how to call parents and interact with people when he was one year old, but then gradually regressed, and his eye contact with people became weaker, his facial expression was indifferent, he was easily excited, nervous, restless, had difficulty falling asleep, did not like noise, unwilling to Haircuts, picky eaters, no appetite, no food, sensitive to touch and dull pain; at the age of two and three months, can’t point to the desired items with fingers, can’t distinguish between you, me, him, like puzzles, transportation and animal models, accompanied by severe eczema. 
After several acupuncture treatments, his eye contact was significantly enhanced, his ability to sit still, listen to instructions, and comprehension also improved, his facial expressions were richer than before, his smile and voice increased, his sleep improved, and his appetite increased. In addition, Qiangqiang’s relationship with his mother has gradually changed from being difficult to communicate and communicate to becoming more interactive.
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Sleep well and your weight loss success rate will greatly increases! up up up....

Sleep well and your weight loss success rate will greatly increases! up up up....

Sleep is closely related to health, but what many people don’t know is that sleep can also affect weight loss. In addition to the leptin secreted by the human body during sleep, it helps to suppress appetite. Poor sleep quality can also easily increase food intake and increase the secretion of stress hormones, which in turn makes it easier to gain weight. In order to improve sleep quality, should remember the three key points, not only to sleep well, but also to greatly improve the success rate of weight loss.

Key 1: Make good use of sparkling water
Some people like to drink with meals, or think that alcohol can help sleep, but in fact, alcohol has a diuretic effect, which leads to nocturia, which not only prevents sleep, but also reduces sleep quality. In addition, the short-term rise in body temperature caused by drinking will also hinder the process of sleep. If you develop the habit of drinking before going to bed, it may even lead to sleep disorders, either not sleeping well or waking up early.

Therefore, for people who always want to drink, Annie Tiang TCM suggests that they can be replaced with sparkling water, which can avoid negative effects on sleep while enjoying the taste of bubbles.

Key 2: Don’t eat 4 hours before bed
Not only people who lose weight, but many people will feel hungry when they go to bed, and the perception that “you will want to sleep when you are full” will make people accustomed to eating something to pad their stomachs before going to bed. Although you may feel sleepy after eating lunch at noon, this is because the blood is all concentrated in the digestive organs for digestion, and the blood flow to the brain is reduced, resulting in insufficient oxygen supply.

However, when the digestive organs perform digestion, it will actually affect sleep, resulting in a decline in sleep quality. Therefore, suggested that it is best to avoid eating 4 hours before going to bed, or to solve the dinner before 6 o’clock.

Key 3: Stay away from your phone
Many people swipe their mobile phones before going to bed, or even until midnight. Such behavior will cause the brain activity to be affected by the bright light of the mobile phone, which will make the human body mistakenly think that it is not able to rest. Because LEDs or mobile phones contain blue light with shorter wavelengths, similar to the morning light at dawn, it can cause the body to mistake the middle of the night for morning, which in turn suppresses melatonin secretion and may even cause sleep disturbances.

So if you want a good night’s sleep, it is best to get rid of the habit of sliding your phone before going to bed, put your phone in a far place, and try to completely isolate the light of the sleeping environment before going to bed. You can feel it in just a few days. 

 

 

How TCM Weight Management work

A TCM approach to losing weight the safe and healthy way
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine treatment, an effective method for weight loss with perseverance from the individual is required. Also it is not a quick-fix solution. It works gradually, at least two to three sessions per week are needed in order achieve the desired results. It should be coupled with regular exercise and healthy diet habits.

 

Increases your metabolic rate Acupuncture will help to boost your metabolism, get rid of fluid retention and improve your digestive functions that will support your body burns off the calories from the food you consume more effectively instead of storing excess fat.
Curbs your appetite
By manipulating hormone levels to make you feel satiated. After a few acupuncture sessions, you will notice that you snack less. While undergoing treatment, you must be mindful of the food you eat. Take meals regularly with balanced diet that contain plenty of vegetables, nutrients and abstain from junk food.
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Body Types That Prone to Weight Gain

Body Types That Prone to Weight Gain

Spleen & kidney deficiency脾肾虚体质(Weak Stomach & Core)
Kidney is the fundamental root of all Yin and Yang. Yang is the warmth and the energy that keep the metabolism active. When Kidney Yang is deficient, fluids are not metabolized efficiently and fluid retention may occur. Body metabolism slows down and makes it difficult to lose weight.

People with spleen & kidney deficiency body type normally easily get abdomen bloating, backache, watery stools/ diarrhoea, water retention and feel fatigue they will also have symptom of cold hands and feet. They are also prone to flu. They prone to have weight gain all around, easily feel tired at night, weaker immunity, joint pain, lower sex drive and difficulty digesting at night. It’s normal to crave for food that contain dairy or creamy foods.

Dampness 痰湿体质(Sugar & cholesterol stagnation)
Internal dampness is the most common and easily will combine with heat or cold to cause damp-heat or damp-cold. External dampness is a condition of prolonged high humidity.

People with dampness body type normally feel abdomen bloating before/after food, water retention (more on lower limbs), lethargy and watery or sticky stools they are also prone to hyperlipidaemia. They prone to have weight gain around the waist will feel easily fatigue, distension and easily have cold limbs. It’s normal to crave for food that contains sweets, starches and caffeine.

Stagnation of QI 气滞体质(Burnouts stagnation)
For those who are under emotional stress, the Liver fails to regulate Qi (energy) flow. When this smooth flow of Qi is obstructed, blood flow is affected too. This sluggish flow of Qi can block organ meridians, block blood flow and impede damp clearance which result in weight gain.

People with stagnation of “QI” body type normally easily get stressed, frustrated or anxious even mood swings they will also have symptom like dry mouth, disturbed sleep, body aches. They are also prone to have a higher chance of developing hypertension. They prone to have weight gain on upper body. It’s normal to crave for food that are more greasy, sour and salty, alcohol, red meat

How TCM Weight Management work

A TCM approach to losing weight the safe and healthy way
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine treatment, an effective method for weight loss with perseverance from the individual is required. Also it is not a quick-fix solution. It works gradually, at least two to three sessions per week are needed in order achieve the desired results. It should be coupled with regular exercise and healthy diet habits.

 

Increases your metabolic rate Acupuncture will help to boost your metabolism, get rid of fluid retention and improve your digestive functions that will support your body burns off the calories from the food you consume more effectively instead of storing excess fat.
Curbs your appetite
By manipulating hormone levels to make you feel satiated. After a few acupuncture sessions, you will notice that you snack less. While undergoing treatment, you must be mindful of the food you eat. Take meals regularly with balanced diet that contain plenty of vegetables, nutrients and abstain from junk food.
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Sliming & Detox Tea

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Our slimming weight loss tea thathelps you with your weight loss journey. Teas have been proven to aid weight loss when paired with dieting and exercise. Our slimming tea beverage can be taken as breakfast in the morning. The primary water content helps one to feelfull and satisfied while not adding many calories thereby assisting in weightloss. This tea will help boost your metabolism and digestion process thereby reducing fat. It is compatible with any weight loss program you choose to join.

  • Fewer Calories
  • Ability to keep one full for a good number of hours during intermittent fasting. It suppresses your appetite!
  • Promotes cleansing and hydration while detoxifying your system
  • It contains anti-oxidant properties which help your body to get rid of harmful toxins

    Dosage – Take 2 tea bags a day for 30 days and lose weight.
    Contains 30 tea bags in one sachet. (30x5g)

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  • Boosts metabolism
  • Promotes bowel movement
  • Helps to balance the vital energy of the body.
  • It contains high anti-oxidant properties which help your body to get rid of harmful toxins

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How Annie Tiang TCM has helped me with life.

How Annie Tiang TCM has helped me with life.

I am a 64 year old women and I am going to tell you about how Annie Tiang TCM has immensely benefitted me with my life.

During a trip to Russia with my husband, who works as a Bank director, met with a terrible incident while skiing which led to his whole bottom half of his body being paralyzed. This resulted in him staying several months in a hospital in Russia and no choice but heading back to our hometown, Singapore being strapped on a helicopter because of the serious injuries.

Back in Singapore, we still had to live with this tragedy and my husband had even suffered from a severe depression because of not being able to walk for the rest of his life. I had to quit my job and use our savings to support my husband and accompanying him in the hospital 24/7. This led to my neck and shoulders turning stiff and painful from the long hours and thus, I went to Annie Tiang TCM to treat the agonizing pain. The TCM was in fact very helpful with treating my stiff and painful neck and I recovered from the pain and stiffness with only 3-4 sessions of acupuncture and massages. I even recommended my husband to Annie Tiang TCM and it even helped with his injuries immensely. After several months of him visiting, he could not only feel, but also move his legs which was initially deemed impossible because of his paralysis. This gave him a new hope in life he thought he lost and this could have never been possible without the help of Annie Tiang TCM.

 
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TCM Tui Na - The Art of TCM Massage

TCM Tui Na - The Art of TCM Massage

TCM Tui Na

TCM Tui Na, which you may also see spelled as tuina, is an Oriental massage technique that has been used in China for over 2,000 years. Like acupuncture and all modalities in TCM, Tui Na is based on the flow of Qi through the meridians and is used to adjust Qi flow to the proper organs to treat specific conditions.

Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques, Tui Na can correct Qi stagnation, and bring Qi levels into proper balance to promote healing and wellness. Tui Na is very effective and encompasses various techniques. Tui Na hand technique is used in soft tissue massage to stimulate and relieve pressure in muscles, joints and tendons.

Body alignment techniques are also used similar to Chiropractic, and a variety of herbal liniments and oils are used for specific healing and therapeutic effect.

As with most TCM practices Tui Na is rarely used alone, but in combination with other modalities such as acupuncture and herbal medications, to bring about desired results.

  • Scoliosis
    Frozen shoulder syndrome
    Sprains & strains
    Carpal tunnel syndrome
    Myofascial pain disorders
    Low Back Pain
    Muscle spasms & Adhesions
    Herniated disk syndromes
    Tennis elbow
    TMJ (Temporo-mandibular Joint disturbances)

Yet unlike other massage protocols that can only deal with such external or orthopedic conditions, Tui Na has also been effective in the treatment of:

  • Angina
    Hypertension
    Asthma and other respiratory disorders
    Gastric disorders
    Sexual dysfunction and fertility issues

Tui Na is an ancient and proven natural healing technique that can be used to effectively treat many conditions without the use of invasive surgical techniques and/or powerful pharmaceuticals and their related side-effects.

 

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